
Food & Drink
Climate Fixers: Climate-proofing Philly for a warmer growing season
A warmer future could mean bananas, kumquats and pomegranates replace some of the more traditional fruit trees that have thrived for centuries in the Philadelphia region.
4 months ago
Burlington County, New Jersey, distributes $290,000 to fight food insecurity
The county is fighting food insecurity by giving grants to food assistance organizations.
4 months ago
Romano’s Special Hot Stromboli chips flavor wins Herr’s ‘Flavored by Philly’ contest
The Essington-based restaurant beat out the Mom Mom’s “Potato Pierogi” flavor and a “Cheese Ravioli and Marinara”-flavored chip inspired by Talluto’s.
4 months ago
Store owners use 'blast freezers' to improve food safety, quality, reduce waste
Blast freezers freeze food super fast and at very low temperatures, which ensures freshness, and cuts down on food waste.
5 months ago
Listen 6:35Amy Tan discovers the joys backyard birding, Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan, and the surprising history behind the Oxford English Dictionary.
Air Date: August 1, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 51:10Philly’s Center City restaurants hope for a boost as remote work wanes
As commuters return to in-person work, here’s how local restaurants are working to adapt to what customers want now.
5 months ago
Boar’s Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names.
5 months ago
Multi-state deli meat-linked listeria outbreak kills New Jersey resident
As of Friday, 28 people have fallen ill — all of whom have been hospitalized — and two people have died, one from Illinois and one from New Jersey, according to the CDC.
5 months ago
Southern Delaware high school introduces new healthy vending machine for student athletes
After a football coach in southern Del. saw his athlete devouring four bags of chips, he looked to introduce better snack options for student athletes.
5 months ago
Listen 1:22Delaware picked for White House ‘Smart Shopper’ pilot program to help reduce hunger
Delaware will be the first place the Smart Shopper app will be available. About 13% of state residents receive federal food assistance.
6 months ago
Listen 0:53Pennsylvania lawmakers approve sale of canned alcoholic drinks in grocery stores and more retailers
The bill restricts the sale of the drinks to before 11 p.m. Ready-to-drink canned cocktails have boomed in popularity in recent years.
6 months ago
‘Each other’s safety net’: People’s Kitchen serves up hot meals, community care in South Philly
The mutual aid organization, born at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, has stayed true to its roots of reducing food waste and serving nutritious meals to those in need.
6 months ago
Herr’s latest ‘Flavored by Philly’ finalists each have merits, taste-testers say
As sure as fireworks on the Fourth, Herr’s has brought out a new trio of Philly-themed chip flavors for us to vote on.
6 months ago
N.J.’s world-famous blueberries are at the height of their season. Here’s why they’re so good
The New Jersey Blueberry Advisory Council's chairman said the state's soil is what makes the Jersey blueberry so special.
6 months ago
CNN’s Bakari Sellers, our obsession with our roots, spicy food science
CNN analyst Bakari Sellers joined us to talk about his new book, “The Moment: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn’t and How We All Can Move Forward Now.”
Air Date: June 19, 2024 12:00 pm
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