
Food & Drink
Philly candy shop explores the history of death and sweets
Historic funeral rituals from the Victorian era will be performed this weekend in a Philadelphia candy store.
6 years ago
In soul food cookbook, chef Carla Hall celebrates black culinary heritage
Carla Hall grew up eating soul food since before she could speak.
6 years ago
Wineries want to ship directly to N.J. homes — but liquor stores oppose plan
Right now, the most prolific producers of wine are barred from shipping their wine to individual buyers in the Garden State.
6 years ago
Listen 1:01Good news for ‘green’ brews: Consumers say they’ll pay more for sustainable beer
Investment in energy-efficient technologies can be costly, but according to a study published last week in PLOS ONE, these investments may be worthwhile.
6 years ago
BYO beer: How to pick the right ales, lagers, and stouts for BYOB restaurants
Craving sushi? How about Indian? Want to know what beer pairs best with the cuisine you're craving? Read on!
6 years ago
Science reveals how fruit keeps a lid on ripening until the time is right
If you've ever tried to ripen a piece of fruit by sticking it in a bag with a banana, you've harnessed the power of ethylene.
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U.S. obesity rates ‘highest ever documented’ in report
The findings show 39.6 percent of adults and 18.5 percent of children fit the body mass index definition of obesity.
6 years ago
Guests: Chyke Doubeni, Michael Hobbes Obesity continues to be a major public health issue in America. As this pro ...
Air Date: September 21, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 48:56Have a cool idea to help end world hunger? Pitch it to the U.N.
Let's figure out how to end hunger forever. And do it fast.
6 years ago
Has Philly hit peak supermarket?
There was a “boom of store openings” across the U.S. between 2009 and 2017.
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Listen 4:41Florence engulfs hog farms and chicken houses, thrashing North Carolina agriculture
Farmers across the southeastern part of North Carolina are just starting to report details about the hit they've taken from Hurricane Florence.
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Champagne makers bubble over a bumper crop caused by European drought
Europe had one of its hottest summers on record this year. But the summer of 2018 has produced a bumper crop in Champagne.
6 years ago
New law orders Philly restaurants to warn diners of high sodium
Philadelphia is only the second major city in the country to require sodium warnings.
6 years ago
Tomato Sauce 101: From Vine to Jar
Got lots of ripe tomatoes coming in? More than you can eat? On the latest You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath walks you throu ...
Air Date: September 14, 2018
Listen 45:37Do sustainable certifications for coffee really help coffee growers?
"Really, any kind of commodity – not just coffee – in sustainability certifications is a black box of effects and outcomes."
6 years ago