Food & Drink

The prestigious James Beard Awards, which recognize culinary excellence in the U.S., released its list of 2026 semifinalists. It includes a bakery in Iowa City, a cocktail bar in Des Moines and chefs at two Des Moines restaurants.

In her cookbook, Jessica Harris explores how the fundamentals of American cuisine are an intertwining of Native American, European and African cultures.

From pandan to fibermaxxing, a look at the food trends experts are predicting for 2026.

If you find yourself having trouble affording food, there are options. Kevin Curry of Fit Men Cook talks about strategies for finding no and low cost groceries.

In 2025, tens of millions of Americans said they went alcohol-free for the month of January.

For many people from former Soviet countries, New Year's is a big holiday feast time. A Ukrainian restaurant in Washington gives NPR a taste of what's on the menu.

Throughline host Rund Abdelfatah brings us the story of the origins of chocolate.

The weeklong celebration of Kwanzaa is a perfect opportunity to revisit soothing, hearty winter foods, says celebrity chef Tanya Holland.

One legacy of the former Soviet Union is the New Year's feast. Ukrainians are reclaiming Christmas and old recipes.

Morning Edition host Michel Martin talks with food historian Jessica B. Harris about the history of eating greens during the holidays and how it became a tradition for many African-American families.