Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'ingredients'

Caffeinated Beer To Get Less Sparky

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:00:00 EST

MillerCoors said Thursday it will remove caffeine and three other ingredients from its Sparks alcoholic energy drink in a deal with 13 states and the city of San Francisco. A coalition of state attorneys general had complained the stimulants reduced drinkers' sense of intoxication.

Holiday Gifts Good Enough To Eat

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:13:00 EST

Making a relatively minor investment in a few extra bags of sugar, flour and sea salt can do wonders for your wallet, and it's infinitely satisfying to transform humble ingredients into homey, delicious goodies that will be truly appreciated by their recipients.

Memories Are Main Ingredient This Thanksgiving

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

As part of StoryCorps' National Day of Listening project, Michele Norris talks with her mother, Elizabeth, about her life growing up in northern Minnesota. The project encourages people to sit down with a loved one on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, and record a meaningful conversation.

Turkey Dinner's Carbon Footprint

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

Most likely your turkey traveled by truck to get to your grocer. That trip probably started in a state like Minnesota or North Carolina, which are leading turkey producers. The cranberries are most likely from Wisconsin or Massachusetts, two states that produce more than 80 percent of the nation's cranberries. But the National Resources Defense Council suggests that many ingredients for Thanksgiving dinner can be found at local farmers markets.

Musical Families For Thanksgiving

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

Relatives can be an important ingredient to a successful Thanksgiving. Classical music commentator Miles Hoffman points out some important musical relatives of Mozart, Bach, Schumann and Mendelssohn.

The 10 Best Cookbooks Of 2008

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 16:51:00 EST

If there's any unforeseen upside of the economic crisis, it's this: People are cooking again. This year's collection of cookbooks promises surprisingly delicious weeknight dinners that don't dirty every pot you own, made from ordinary ingredients.

An Horse: 'Horizons'

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:52:00 EST

Australians Kate Cooper and Damon Cox make up An Horse. The two recently released their full-length debut, Rearrange Beds, on which they tackle a simple enough formula: drums, electric guitar, and failed relationships for lyrical fodder. It's dangerous territory for some bands. It's easy to turn those ingredients into melodrama or an exercise in the trite. But An Horse uses its confessional lyrics to create 10 immediately recognizable tunes, with toe-tapping beats. It's a combination that led the duo to opening spots on tours with Death Cab for Cutie and Tegan & Sara.

Stick Follows Carboard Box Into Toy Hall Of Fame

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:44:00 EST

The National Toy Hall of Fame this year is honoring the baby doll, the skateboard and the lowly stick. Of course, you might be able to employ it as a magic wand, a sceptor or a jousting sword. In choosing the stick, toy experts found virtue in its versatility, natural ingredients, no-cost and its appeal to the imagination. In 2005, the cardboard box was inducted into the hall.

Nigella Lawson: Dishes For Fall, Quick And Tasty

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 01:54:00 EDT

The leaves are falling — and food writer Nigella Lawson is ready to share some of her favorite autumn recipes. With ingredients like butternut squash, pears and chestnut puree, many of the flavors are tart but mellow, with an earthy sweetness.

Paella Perfect: Rediscover True Flavors Of Spain

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:56:00 EDT

Paella prepared on a kettle grill and served with a glass of cool sangria made for a magical party for food writer Bonny Wolf. But first she gathered a few tips on the proper equipment and ingredients for this traditional Spanish meal.

Chef Adds Special Ingredient To D.C. Soup Kitchen

Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT

In an era of chefs as stars, one young chef on the rise walked out of the trendy restaurant world and decided instead to oversee the menu at a soup kitchen. Now Steve Badt and scores of volunteers make and serve breakfast to hundreds of homeless people in the basement of a church a mile from the White House.

Chef Apologizes After Recommending Toxic Greens

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Celebrity chef Anthony Worrall Thompson says he's sorry he recommended a salad ingredient that could kill someone. He told a magazine that tasty salads can include a plant called "henbane." But "henbane" means "killer of hens," and it's deadly in large doses. Small amounts cause hallucinations. The chef says he meant to name a different, harmless weed called "fat hen."

Summer Soups: A Cool Quartet

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:46:00 EDT

Like the sound of ice clattering in the cocktail shaker, or the first whiff of charcoal smoke from the grill, the first sip of cool soup is a one-way ticket away from the labors of the day. Whip up these refreshing soups with just a few ingredients, an hour of preparation and a few hours' chill time.

Ban Weighed On Children's Toy Ingredient

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 16:41:00 EDT

Federal lawmakers are moving toward a ban on using certain chemicals called phthalates in children's toys. Phthalates are chemicals that are used to make plastics more flexible.

Study: Red Rice Yeast May Cut Bad Cholesterol

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 17:09:00 EDT

Red rice yeast contains lovastatin, the main ingredient in cholesterol-lowering drugs such as Lipitor. A new study from Mayo Proceedings says red rice yeast helps reduce "bad cholesterol." But some brands have a contaminant that can damage kidneys.

Chef Proves School Lunch Can Be Healthy, Cheap

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 03:00:00 EDT

Chef Dominique Valadier once worked in the glamorous world of French Riviera restaurants. Now he is making his gourmet meals, with all local ingredients, for public school children.

Recipes: 'Gelato!'

Tue, 27 May 2008 13:52:00 EDT

With just four or five ingredients and an ice cream maker, you can surrender to the arctic charms of Pistachio Gelato or Melon Sorbetto. You don't even have to separate an egg.

Study: Nanotubes May Cause Health Problems

Fri, 23 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Tiny tubes made of carbon atoms have been among the main ingredients of the nanotech revolution. But researchers have found that when injected into mice, nanotubes could behave in a way similar to the way asbestos fibers behave, forming lesions that lead to cancer.

Worse Than Crude: The Case Against Palm Oil

Thu, 22 May 2008 09:21:00 EDT

Palm oil is everywhere: It's in soap, food and makeup. Some say it's good for you, while others say it's wrecking the environment. Rolf Skar of Greenpeace makes the case that not only is the ingredient bad for the areas where it's produced, it's also one of the leading causes of global warming.

The Science of Making Great Beer

Fri, 16 May 2008 10:00:00 EDT

How do yeast, water, hops and grain combine to form a lager, pilsner or ale? The process requires careful supervision and tightly controlled conditions. Expert brewmasters explain how temperature, timing and ingredients all factor in to making an excellent brew.

Action Needed to Halt Staggering Cost of Beer

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:11:00 EDT

The world's most important liquid is more expensive than it used to be. No, not oil. Beer. The cost of two of beer's main ingredients have skyrocketed over the past year. Microbrews and imports are often $3 more per six-pack than a year ago. Our leaders must step in.

Restaurants Get Creative to Fight Prices

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Food costs are on the rise. How are restaurants coping? Many are getting inventive by using smaller plates, cheaper ingredients and smaller portions. But they're not dropping menu prices.

Heparin Hearing on Capitol Hill Turns Feisty

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The head of the Food and Drug Administration testifies before a House subcommittee about planned improvements to oversee the foreign manufacture of drug ingredients. The hearing comes after tainted batches of the blood thinner Heparin were linked to a dozen Chinese companies.

Cooking Gourmet with 99Â¢ Food

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:50:00 EDT

As food gets more expensive, preparing a meal for a large family can seem daunting. Christiane Jory offers an innovative solution in The 99Â¢ Only Stores Cookbook. As off-putting as the concept may seem, her dishes, created entirely with 99-cent ingredients, are deceptively fancy.

Study Sheds More Light on 'Placebo Effect'

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 06:00:00 EST

A new study indicates that people get better results from taking expensive pills -- even when the "expensive pill" is a placebo with no active medical ingredients.