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Health benefits of matcha tea winning over consumers in Morocco

Health benefits of Japanese matcha tea winning over consumers in Morocco.

Africanews

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Alabama restaurant ends stigma around eating alone

Solo diners are fleeing to the Bayonet seafood restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama, as the restaurant caters to the "party of one." CBS News' Jan Crawford scored a seat at the joint, and spoke to chef Rob McDaniel about the experience for ...

CBS America

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Are Dutch pancakes really the best?

Sweet or savory, morning or evening: In the Netherlands, pancakes are served around the clock - in every variation imaginable- even as a main course!

DW News

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Korean fried chicken: The other KFC

The growing popularity of Korean fried chicken reflects a greater familiarity with Korean culture. But its origins can be traced to an American cookbook dating back to when African American soldiers fought in the Korean War. Nancy Giles ...

CBS News

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The beauty of charcuterie

Culinary content creators have turned charcuterie into a visual art form. For Marissa Mullen, founder of "That Cheese Plate," designing a resplendent cheese board or array of sliced meats is a passion project.

CBS News

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Trump removes 40% tariffs on Brazilian coffee and beef

President Trump has eased tariffs on Brazilian coffee, fruit and beef to help lower U.S. consumer costs, aligning previous trade policies.

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Is Thanksgiving the original seasonal meal?

Your Thanksgiving meal only comes once a year and there’s a good reason for that. The foods we associate today with this holiday season were all shaped by the weather patterns that make for an ideal harvest season.

The Weather Channel

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'California Sober' for the Holidays

More Americans are opting for a different kind of buzz to go with food and family this Thanksgiving. As state laws around cannabis have loosened, it's spread into everything including holiday dinner.

Bloomberg

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Japanese restaurateurs in China lament diplomatic tensions

Japanese restaurant owners had hoped China would lift a ban on imports of Japanese seafood, but that's now looking unlikely amid an increasingly heated diplomatic spat between Beijing and Tokyo.

Reuters

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Which reigns supreme? Favorite Thanksgiving sides by state

We’re usually dividing up the country by the kind of weather you’re having, but a new list shows people across the country have strong feelings about their favorite Thanksgiving foods. Watch this video to see which side dishes made it in...

The Weather Channel

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New study warns of dangers of ultra-processed foods

New research is linking ultra-processed foods to higher risks of obesity, diabetes, heart disease and early death. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains what to know.

CBS News

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Why it can be hard to avoid ultra-processed foods

Research has shown how bad ultra-processed foods can be for people’s health, but factors including the cost of fresh foods and food literacy can make them harder to avoid for some Canadians.

CBC News

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Deep-fried turkeys pose fire danger ahead of Thanksgiving

As Thanksgiving nears, safety experts warn that deep-frying turkeys can spark dangerous fires if precautions aren't followed.

AccuWeather

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Trump cuts tariffs on some foods as inflation concerns mount

U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled back tariffs on more than 200 food products, including such staples as coffee, beef, bananas and orange juice, in the face of growing angst among American consumers about the high cost of groceries.

Reuters

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Brewing up Kenya’s coffee culture with barista champion

At just 28, Esther Atieno is a two-time barista champion, breaking barriers, and now she’s brewing pride and passion through her coffee school.

DW News

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Kelp forest off Cape Town provides inspiration for local chef

Kelp is essential to oceans, providing a habitat for numerous marine life and keeping the ocean clean by trapping carbon. It's also long been a part of Asian cuisine, but now a chef in Cape Town is turning seaweed into a gastronomic expe...

Africanews

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Swiss Gruyere crowned 2025 World Cheese Champion

A Swiss Gruyere was crowned the 2025 World Cheese Champion on Thursday, seeing off competition from more than 5,000 rivals from 46 countries.

The biggest Festival is here, EPCOT’s International Food and Wine Festival. What better way to explore it then by speaking directly with one of the Chefs. He reveals some of his favorites like the Korean BBQ.

IGN

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Listeria outbreak linked to grocery pasta meals leaves six dead

Most of the recalled pasta products have already passed their expiration dates, except for Scott & Jon’s Shrimp Scampi with Linguini bowls.

Scripps News

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SNAP benefits could resume on Wednesday, Treasury Secretary says

Some recipients of the federal food aid funding said they'll believe it when they see it.

News 12

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Candy companies subbing out real chocolate to beat cocoa prices

A new report from The New York Times explores why companies are substituting real chocolate with other ingredients due to climate change.

CBS America