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Serving Up Politics at the Holiday Dinner Table

Lifestyle & Belief

When families get together for the holidays, there’s bound to be tons of food, drink and cheer. But a slice of political debate often comes along with the green beans. Talking politics may be a no-go for a cocktail party, but for lots of families it’s a holiday staple. Tax cuts, health care, the Tea […]

Peruvian researchers studying power, potential of native crops

Limiting potatoes in school lunches

Health & Medicine

In search of the perfect dosa or South Indian pancake in NYC

Arts, Culture & Media
Jalapeno latkes

Mexican Hanukkah menu: How to make potato jalapeño latkes

Arts, Culture & Media
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Researchers & Restaurateurs Work to Save Peru’s Food Diversity

Arts, Culture & Media

Peru has one of the most varied food cultures in the world. Not long ago, many of the country’s indigenous crops were falling out of favor. Reporter Cynthia Graber recently met with two men working to reverse that trend in very different ways.

Climate Change Spurs Revival of Ancient Incan Agriculture

Arts, Culture & Media

A community high up in the Peruvian Andes is reviving ancient agricultural practices to help weather climate changes.

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Europe and Bio-Tech Foods

Bob Carty reports on opposition to genetically-altered foods in Europe. Bio-tech producers like Monsanto say protestors are using scare-tactics to urge grocers to pull products from shelves. But a new study from Scotland that suggests genetically-modified potatoes harmed the immune system of rats has added fuel to the debate.

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Europe and Bio-Tech Foods

Bob Carty reports on opposition to genetically-altered foods in Europe. Bio-tech producers like Monsanto say protesters are using scare-tactics to urge grocers to pull products from shelves. But a new study from Scotland that suggests genetically-modified potatoes harmed the immune system of rats has added fuel to the debate.

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Science Note/ Spud Saboteur Turns Good

South American potato farmers are seeing a notorious pest in a new light. It turns out the saliva of the Guatemalan potato moth may actually help increase tuber yields.

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