May 13th, 2005 · One of the thorniest issues for the Food and Drug Administration is whether to allow non-prescription sales of an emergency contraception pill. The issue is heating up again, with an evangelical Christian advisor to the FDA taking credit for keeping emergency contraception off the market.
Mar 13th, 2005 · Contrary to popular belief, Irish cooking has evolved beyond potatoes and corned beef and cabbage. Essayist Bonny Wolf explains what's been happening in the kitchens of Ireland's most creative chefs.
Mar 4th, 2005 · As Ireland's economy improves and its population becomes too busy to cook, consumption of fresh market potatoes has been gradually declining. The result has been a decline in revenues for potato growers. Melissa Block talks with Kieran Leddy, horticulture and potato secretary with the Irish Farmers Association.
Dec 31st, 2004 · US Air attempts to make up for its dismal performance over the Christmas holiday by providing VIP treatment to travelers this weekend. The troubled airline cancelled flights and misplaced thousands of bags during the holiday. Now it is asking its workers to volunteer -- handing out potato chips and cocoa to passengers in Philadelphia in hopes of getting back in their good graces. NPR's Frank Langfitt reports.
Dec 20th, 2004 · In her latest book, best-selling humor writer Jill Conner Browne -- better known as the Sweet Potato Queen -- shares her insights on men, classifying them into handy spud categories (Mr. Right is a Spud Stud.) NPR's Debbie Elliott caught up with the Queen and her sparkling, tiara-wearing fans.
Oct 22nd, 2004 · Producer Monika Mueller offers an intoxicating Short List -- an audio riddle that's sure to warm listeners from Munich to Milwaukee, with some useful words for traveling in Bavaria, including: money, girlfriend, potato pancake and huge fun.
Aug 5th, 2004 · Chicago Public Radio's Diantha Parker reports on the conclusion of a Chicago snack food legal showdown between the Lay's potato chip brand and local favorite brand Jays.
Oct 31st, 1999 · Daniel travels to Cambridge, Massachusetts to visit two cooking legends, Julia Child and Jacques Pepin. Although they are two of the most accomplished cooks in the food world, they have some advice for the rest of us. Namely, don't take cooking so seriously! They say that cookbooks, including their latest Julia and Jacques, Cooking at Home (Knopf, September 1999), should be used as a guide, but do what you want in your own kitchen. While in Julia's kitchen, Daniel gets to try Caesar Salad Julia's Style, as well as a Spanish potato omelet, or "tortilla."