Food Push to popularize pawpaw — the elusive fruit that grows on farms in 40 states Pawpaw, a tropical-tasting fruit native to North America, has a sunny flavor and even its own song. Why don't more grocery stores sell it? Kate Grumke
Food Shrimp tails on or off? Stephen Colbert and Ina Garten have thoughts NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten and Comedian Stephen Colbert about leaving tails on shrimp in sauce. Courtney Dorning Ari Shapiro Vincent Acovino
Food Ina Garten shares her secret for a great dinner party: 6 people and round table "I like when everybody's knees are almost touching and it feels very intimate," the Barefoot Contessa host says. Garten's new memoir is Be Ready When the Luck Happens. Tonya Mosley
Food Why it's so hard to find the delicious Chimayo red chile Many aficionados consider the Chimayo red chile the most delicious in the world. It is also extremely expensive.
Food U.S. to hand over pest inspections of Mexican avocados to Mexico Threats and violence against inspectors have caused the U.S. to suspend inspections in the past. California growers question Mexico's inspectors would be better equipped to withstand the pressure. The Associated Press
Food How's your favorite food cart's hygiene? New King County rules aim to make that transparent Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
Food AI can generate recipes that can be deadly. Food bloggers are not happy Apple, Google and Samsung are all working to integrate AI that can generate recipes into their virtual assistants, like Siri. People who work to develop recipes respond. Charlotte Engrav
Food A rare treat getting rarer: Chimayo Red, New Mexico's 'holy chile' A beloved heirloom variety of New Mexico red chile commands high prices because of its scarcity. Finding farmers to continue cultivating it has become a challenge. John Burnett
