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International

Out with the mayo: How Ukrainians reclaim holiday food

Daniel Estrin

Samantha Balaban

For many people from former Soviet countries, New Year's is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington gives NPR a taste of what's on the menu.
A top chef weighs in on recipe ideas for the Kwanzaa table

Anastasia Tsioulcas

The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland.
Want to fry a turkey for your holiday meal? Here are 10 tips to remember

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep and his brother, Bruce Inskeep, discuss tips on how to safely make a deep-fried turkey and chat about their family's celebrated holiday traditions.
Economy

Meet the new WaPo food critic who won't dine in anonymity

Leila Fadel

Adriana Gallardo

NPR's Leila Fadel tags along for lunch with Elazar Sontag, the Washington Post's new food critic.
Arts & Culture

San Diego's best 18 cafes for coffee, tea and matcha in 2025

KPBS Staff

KPBS staff share the cafes, matcha bars, boba shops and tea spots that fueled their year.
Feast your eyes on these 10 cookbooks from 2025

Ivy Buck

Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, spicy — or all of the above in one flavorful meal — we've got you covered. Here are 10 favorite cookbooks from the past year.
The journey of chop suey, from Ming Dynasty to a once-fashionable Americanized dish

Neda Ulaby

Before its fall from grace, chop suey was a holiday tradition for families who don't celebrate Christmas, even being immortalized in songs and film.
Arts & Culture

San Diego's 21 best restaurants and bars of 2025, chosen by KPBS Staff

KPBS Staff

Our team shares their favorite places to eat and drink across San Diego and Tijuana, from neighborhood gems to new standouts.
Arts & Culture

Marigold Bagels finally opens its North Park storefront

Beth Accomando

Marigold Bagel's TikTok-famous New York-style bagels are now available five days a week on El Cajon Boulevard.
National

Check your cheese: Shredded and grated varieties are recalled nationwide

Rachel Treisman

The FDA is urging customers to toss certain brands of grated Pecorino Romano; at the same time, it escalated an existing recall of numerous shredded cheeses.