NPR Topics: Food


Israeli Tariff Burdens Supplier Of Gefilte Fish
Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:58:00 -0500
Israel recently reinstated a large import tax on Asian carp, which has hurt business for one of the largest producers of the fish, Schafer Fisheries in Thomson, Ill. Asian carp is used to make gefilte fish, a Jewish delicacy and staple at many Passover Seders.

Salmonella In Flavoring Additive Prompts Food Recalls
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 08:57:00 -0500
A contaminated batch of an obscure but ubiquitous flavor enhancer sparked recalls of foods ranging from dips to flavored tofu. The Food and Drug Administration said the recalls are a precaution to prevent illness.

Recipes Using Girl Scout Cookies
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0500
Elizabeth Farry, community relations manager for the Girl Scout Council of Colonial Coast, talks about using Girl Scout Cookies as ingredients in other recipes. Farry has tried many of the recipes on the Girl Scouts' Web site, including fried caramel delights, thin mint brownies and do-si-dos peanut Thai chicken.