Most E-mailed Stories of 2007 Quinoa: A Sacred, Super Crop October 31, 2007 • Considered a sacred crop by the Incas, quinoa has been classified as a "super crop" by the United Nations because of its high protein content. Quinoa plants produce nutty, earthy-tasting kernels that are great in pilafs, soups and porridges.
Halloween Tricks And Audio Treats Pumpkin Prices at Premium October 30, 2007 • If you've already bought a Halloween pumpkin this year, you may have had to pay a little more than usual. That's because some of the biggest pumpkin-producing states were hit by a summer that was both too dry and too wet. Pumpkin Prices at Premium Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15766628/15766222" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Profiles Food & Climate: A Complicated but Optimistic View October 30, 2007 • Some of the most advanced climate models show global warming hurting agricultural production in the world's poorest regions. But Cynthia Rosenzweig, a NASA scientist who's studied this question for 20 years, has faith that solutions are within reach. Food & Climate: A Complicated but Optimistic View Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15747012/15766194" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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'The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry' October 29, 2007 • At age 36, Kathleen Flinn packed her bags and headed for Paris where she enrolled at the Le Cordon Bleu culinary school. She talks about her journey, her experience becoming a chef, and her new memoir, The Sharper Your Knife, The Less You Cry. Listen to this 'Talk of the Nation' topic Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15732097/15732087" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Escaped 'Cole' Bomber Found in Yemen October 29, 2007 • The man convicted for the 2001 bombing of the U.S.S. Cole, which killed 17 American soldiers and wounded 39 others, has resurfaced in Yemen after he and more than 20 others escaped from prison. Newsweek's Michael Isikoff says all signs indicate that the United States is powerless to force the Yemeni government to put Jamal al-Badawi back on death row. Escaped 'Cole' Bomber Found in Yemen Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15721594/15721561" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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World Few Indian Chefs Still Cook in the Courtly Tradition October 26, 2007 • Nawabi cuisine is part of a centuries-old Indian tradition, where dozens of spices are used and unexpected dishes are created. This involved style of cooking is a fading tradition in India. Few Indian Chefs Still Cook in the Courtly Tradition Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15594414/15661534" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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NPR Correspondents' Choice Accra: Sea Breezes, Smiles and Regional Specialties October 25, 2007 • Diners at Buka Restaurant in Accra, Ghana's capital city, enjoy ocean breezes and delicious West African specialties, writes Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, West Africa correspondent. It's a stylish and friendly place for good food and fresh juices.
Halloween Tricks And Audio Treats Soul Cakes: Hallowed Offerings for Hungry Ghosts October 24, 2007 • Forget the Reese's Pieces and Tootsie Rolls: This year, appease the malevolent spirits roaming the earth on All Souls' Eve with soul cakes. T. Susan Chang shares the story of and a recipe for the sweet and steaming treats.
Farmers May Switch Crops Due to Labor Shortage October 22, 2007 • Farmers may change their crops due to the shortage of immigrant labor. Of all crops, fresh fruits and vegetables are the most labor intensive. Lettuce, strawberries and broccoli all have to be picked by hand. In Arizona, one farmer passes on chili peppers to plant corn, which is harvested by machine. Farmers May Switch Crops Due to Labor Shortage Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15503698/15502897" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Cookbook Author Celebrates Apple Season October 19, 2007 • October is high season for apples, which makes master baker Dorie Greenspan very happy. The author of Baking: From My Home to Yours shares a recipe for tarte tatin, a French dessert that resembles apple cobbler. Cookbook Author Celebrates Apple Season Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15324538/15460450" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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NPR Correspondents' Choice Amsterdam: Cafe Mixes Flemish, Dutch Culture October 18, 2007 • In Amsterdam, De Brakke Grond, or The Brackish Ground, serves up snacks and drink from mid-morning to late night, in an atmosphere much more pleasant than the name suggests, writes Berlin-based correspondent Emily Harris.
Memorable Moments 2007 The Birth of the Frito October 18, 2007 • The Kitchen Sisters explore the saga of a Texas corn chip and C.E. Doolin, the can-do visionary behind it. Doolin, who envisioned Fritos as a side dish, never imagined anyone would consume an entire king size bag. The story of the Frito is the latest in the "Hidden Kitchens" series. The Birth of the Frito Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15377830/15391607" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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For the Love of Cupcakes October 17, 2007 • In case you missed the memo, it's National Cupcakes for a Cause Week, a time when bakers and cake-lovers unite to sell cupcakes for charity across the country. Meanwhile, school districts from Texas to New York have come out against cupcakes, singling them out for their contribution to childhood obesity. Listen to a cupcake expert Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15353183/15353155" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Kitchen Window Medjool: A Date to Remember October 17, 2007 • Considered the diamond of dates, Medjools are prized for their large size, extraordinary sweetness and chewy texture. For blogger Susan Russo, there are few foods as delectable as fresh Medjools. She shares her favorite ways of enjoying them.
National Man Lives Off the Fat of His Brooklyn Land October 16, 2007 • A lot of people talk about eating locally, but Manny Howard went further. He created a farm in his 20- by 40-foot Brooklyn backyard — with rabbits, chickens, and a host of vegetables — and was determined to spend a month eating only from his land. Man Lives Off the Fat of His Brooklyn Land Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/15337128/15337085" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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