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Farmworkers brace for more time in the shadows after latest effort fails in Congress

Ximena Bustillo

A legalization path for farmworkers failed to pass this month and faces an even steeper climb in a Republican-controlled House in the next Congress.
KPBS Midday Edition

San Diego chef William Bradley and his third Michelin star

Jade Hindmon

Neiko Will

San Diego's Addison is now recognized as one the best restaurants in the world. In December, the restaurant earned a third Michelin star, an achievement shared by only 13 other restaurants in the country.
International

Who created chicken tikka masala? The death of a curry king is reviving a debate

Emily Olson

A Pakistani immigrant in Glasgow claimed he invented the beloved takeout dish with some spices and a can of tomato soup. His death has revived a long debate about who really can lay claim to the food.
KPBS Midday Edition

Mexican tradition: Making homemade Christmas tamales with love

M.G. Perez

Christmas is the tamale season for many families. One mom from the extended KPBS family tells us how she makes them.
Local

Feeding San Diego helps 1,700 families during their holiday food drive

Melissa Mae

Feeding San Diego held a special large-scale drive-through food distribution Tuesday to help families through the holiday season.
Readers share their favorite holiday recipes with a side of hilarious stories

Recipes for sweet and savory bread pudding, brisket, a French Canadian pork pie and homemade pasta accompany stories both heartwarming and hilarious from the NPR audience.
Health

Dark chocolate might have health perks, but should you worry about lead in your bar?

Ashley Ahn

Dark chocolate bars tested by Consumer Reports exceeded California's daily maximum allowable dose levels for lead or cadmium. But a toxicologist says eaten in moderation, it's nothing to worry about.
The breakfast special features favorite pancake recipes from your kitchens

Four recipes feature pancakes — from sweet to savory — from our NPR audience. One's made of matzo meal, another has potatoes. Scallions and sausage are in there, too.
The bubbling question: What's the best wine to bring to a holiday party?

Gabriel J. Sánchez

André Hueston Mack, sommelier and host of World of Wine on Bon Appétit, has some beverage recommendations for your holiday get-togethers.
International

Amid rising energy costs, Italian cooks go old-school to save gas

Sylvia Poggioli

In a town in Tuscany, some cooks are moving away from the stove to cook meals in boxes with thick wool lining. These portable ovens use the wool's convection properties as a means of slow cooking.