Bay Area Bites | May 24, 2013

Posted by NPR Food

Does the kind of charcoal you use really make a difference when it comes to grilling up a tasty steak or other food on the grill? Yes — but deciding which one to use depends on what you're after. Both briquettes and lump charcoal — aka "natural" hardwood charcoal — have their advantages and disadvantages.

bay area | May 24, 2013

Burger Bonanza in the East Bay

Posted by Jenny Oh

Moxy Burger, The Bureau 510 and Grazzy Burgers are several of the latest arrivals to the East Bay burger scene.

Bay Area Bites Food + Drink | May 23, 2013

7 Essential Cooking Lessons I Learned at San Francisco Cooking School

Posted by Stephanie Hua

Over the past four months I've immersed myself in San Francisco Cooking School. Here's a peek into my experience and a few lessons I've learned.

food trends and technology | May 22, 2013

Avoid Extreme Diets – 5 Warm Weather Foods That Naturally Detox The Body

Posted by Dara Thompson

Some people use extreme diets like fasting and juice cleanses. But these aren’t necessary for most people and may be dangerous without medical supervision. Here are five foods that support the body while cleansing.

farmers and farms | May 21, 2013

Vertical ‘Pinkhouses:’ The Future Of Urban Farming?

Posted by NPR Food

Architects have come up with spectacular concepts for vertical farms that would grow crops in city skyscrapers. But many horticulturists think the future of vertical farming isn't in skyscrapers, but rather in large, indoor warehouses lit up magenta by superefficient LEDs.

Bay Area Bites Food + Drink | May 21, 2013

How to Make Kombucha: An Illustrated Mother/Daughter Tale

Posted by Anna Mindess

See how a dripping blob of bacteria and yeast makes fizzy, homemade kombucha and bonds a mother and daughter. Liberally illustrated with drawings of Kombucha Killers, Vessel Guide, Friendly Add-Ins, Dangers Signs and Brewing Steps.

food trends and technology | May 20, 2013

Can A Piece Of Hair Reveal How Much Coke Or Pepsi You Drink?

Posted by NPR Food

People are notorious for under-reporting what they consume — they lie, forget or just guess wrong. For researchers who want to know how much soda we're drinking, a high-tech analysis technique could help.

food trends and technology | May 20, 2013

Washington State Butcher Spikes Pig Feed With Weed

Posted by NPR Food

Despite its name, the "pot pig" experiment isn't an attempt to develop a new meaty treat for stoners. Instead, a Seattle butcher is feeding marijuana seeds, stems and root bulbs to swine as a cheeky money-saving measure.

health and nutrition | May 20, 2013

ADHD In Childhood May Feed Obesity In Adults

Posted by NPR Food

People diagnosed with ADHD as children may be more apt to be obese in adulthood, scientists say. Differences in brain biology or the impulsiveness typical of ADHD may contribute to lasting, bad eating habits.

books, magazines, newspapers | May 20, 2013

Cheese Books for the Curd Nerd

Posted by Garrett McCord

Every aspiring curd nerd yearns to embiggen their knowledge base about the dairy darlings they adore. Garrett McCord shares two books that help you gain a broader understanding of cheese and supply you with tasteful cheese-centric recipes.