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Maine Asks Restaurant To Stop Giving Lobsters Cannabis Before Boiling Them
The owner of the eatery says she's giving compassionate cannabis to the crustaceans so that they don't feel pain. But the state isn't sure the practice is in line with health regulations. -
Topsfield Fair At 200: From Indian Corn To Silk Worms To Giant Pumpkins
We mark the 200th anniversary of the Topsfield Fair with a look at the curious world behind one of the event's biggest draws. -
Australians Alarmed After Needles Repeatedly Found In Strawberries
Strawberries with needles inserted have been reported in Western Australia, South Australia, Queensland, Tasmania and New South Wales. Some growers are dumping fruit and installing metal detectors. -
News Quiz: A Preview Of WGBH's Food And Wine Festival
Chefs Andy Husbands and Jason Tom joined us for our News Quiz to help preview the WGBH's upcoming Food And Wine Festival -
IMHO: #BagelGate Isn’t The First Of Its Kind — And It Won’t Be The Last
Jim Braude shares his thoughts on politicians and their food faux-pas. -
New Study Finds Traces Of Lead In Boston-Area Chickens
Local suburban and urban chickens are subject to a widespread environmental problem that’s commonly found in soil – lead contamination. -
IMHO: Food Health Claims Are Full Of It
Jim Braude gives his thoughts on over-hyped headlines about which foods will make you live longer or die sooner. -
After Hurricane Maria, Chef José Andrés Had A 'Crazy Dream' To Feed Puerto Rico
The James Beard award-winning chef started out preparing food for doctors and nurses. Then calls started pouring in from across the island. The message was clear, he says: "The island is hungry." -
Do Sustainable Certifications For Coffee Really Help Coffee Growers?
A global development research organization study suggests that there's little data showing whether growers benefit from sustainably certifying their coffee because they are difficult to monitor. -
Chick-Fil-A Pecks Its Way Into The Meal Kit Game
People choose fast-food restaurants for a quick and easy meal. Now one national chain is betting that its customers will buy a meal-kit and make branded dinners at home.
