Food

New Rules for Everyday Foodies

Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012 at 12:30 p.m.

Who should you ask for restaurant recommendations in an unfamiliar city? Which street vendor should you trust and which should you avoid? And why are places frequented by happy attractive people usually serving mediocre food? Answers to these questions and more...

Keeping Kosher in Washington

Wednesday, Apr 4, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

The easy part: avoiding cheeseburgers, pork chops, and lobster. The hard part: dining out with friends at a sit down kosher restaurant. We look at what Kosher is, what it isn't, why the rules get more complicated at Passover, and why they matter to anyone who isn't Jewish.

Juicing: Vegetables, Fruits, Spices, and More

Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Juicing is back, and it goes well beyond basics like apple and orange juice; spinach, beets, wheat grass, and almost anything else in a garden can yield a glass of "liquid nutrition." We explore the techniques and recipes that get the most from juicing.

Ban the Bottle

Wednesday, Mar 21, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

College campuses across the country are restricting or banning the sale of bottled water, citing student pressure to address environmental concerns. We explore the movement and critics who say that taking the option of bottled water away is not the answer.

Maryland's Honey Law: Why Beekeepers are Buzzing

Wednesday, Mar 14, 2012 at 1:29 p.m.

Got a bear-shaped bottle in your cabinet? Is it filled with pure honey, gathered from bees who fed on plant nectar? Or maybe something much less appetizing...

Meat, Minus Animals

Wednesday, Mar 7, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

A Dutch scientist hopes to serve up a burger made with lab- grown beef later this year. We talk about the science behind, and potential uses of, "in vitro" meat.

Cafeteria Man: Transforming School Lunch in Baltimore

Thursday, Mar 1, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Not only did he ban "mystery meat," he set up a farm to teach the kids to grow the food they eat for lunch in school. "Cafeteria Man" and nutrition reformer Tony Geraci is in studio.

Growing New Farmers

Wednesday, Feb 29, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

For years, headlines have detailed the decline of the American Farmer. But when you combine the popularity of farmers' markets with the passion of the locavore movement, and add in a tough economy with high unemployment -- you find the...

The Cultural History (And Future) of Sushi

Wednesday, Feb 22, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.
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It's a culinary art that's being shaped by everything from the availability of certain fish to immigration laws in the United States...

Strange BedFellows: The Humane Society & So-Called Factory Farmers

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

Slowly but steadily, the Humane Society is turning adversaries into partners -- and helping meat eaters feel better about the animal products they consume.

Chef & Reality TV Star Mike Isabella

Wednesday, Feb 15, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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He's a self-described "Jersey Italian boy" -- but don't go to his high-end Chinatown restaurant looking for stuffed shells, chicken Parmesan or cheese ravioli...

Mmmm.... Chocolate

Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.

It's a four billion dollar industry -- and a booming business locally. It's also a sweet addiction for many. All you need to know about finding and eating great chocolate...

'Say Cheese!': Food Photography

Wednesday, Feb 1, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

With the rise of the smartphone, more Americans are carrying cameras with them than ever before. Many have taken to snapping photos of the meals they eat and sharing them online. But has the rise of a nation of hobbyists hurt professional...

Rewriting The Rules for D.C.'s Food Trucks

Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012 at 12:06 p.m.
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We chat with the man in charge of the agency that regulates Washington's booming food truck scene - which is in the process of writing new rules for them.

Diets, Detox, and Nutrition: What Works, What Doesn't

Wednesday, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:06 p.m.

The weight loss industry is worth about $60 billion a year in the U.S. and trendy diets come and go. But do any of them work?

The Kojo Nnamdi Show is produced by member-supported WAMU 88.5 in Washington DC.