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Mar. 14th, 2018
News
From KFC, a 3-Letter Apology for Its U.K. Chicken Crisis
The company rearranged the letters in its name in an advertisement, and if a vowel was missing, the meaning was clear.
By MICHAEL WOLGELENTER
Most of America’s Fruit Is Now Imported. Is That a Bad Thing?
As the country imports ever more of its fruits and vegetables, it’s time to examine the positive and negative effects on consumers and farmers.
By DAVID KARP
The Tipping Equation
Seeds Only a Plant Breeder Could Love, Until Now
A seed company co-founded by the chef Dan Barber aims to build a big audience for new vegetables (sweeter peppers, milder beets) using the marketing muscle of chefs.
By TEJAL RAO
Stop Worrying! Your Instant Pot Is Safe
Certain batches of the company’s Gem 65 8-in-1 Multicooker may have an overheating problem, but the wildly popular pressure cooker is not affected.
By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH
GUIDE
How to Stop Eating Sugar
This guide will walk you through how you can make smart food choices to reduce sugar consumption, and how you can keep your life sweet, even without so many sweets.
By DAVID LEONHARDT
Q&A
Why That Sippy Cup Won’t Dry in the Dishwasher
Plastic containers remain wet while glass tends to dry. The reason lies in two physical processes.
By C. CLAIBORNE RAY
OpenTable Says Employee Used Rival Service to Book Hundreds of Fake Restaurant Reservations
The company said the employee, who was fired, acted alone and that the restaurants would be reimbursed for the fraudulent no-shows.
By DANIEL VICTOR
They Were Fans of the Chef. Now They Run His Restaurant.
By PRIYA KRISHNA
( Read more... )
From KFC, a 3-Letter Apology for Its U.K. Chicken Crisis
The company rearranged the letters in its name in an advertisement, and if a vowel was missing, the meaning was clear.
By MICHAEL WOLGELENTER
Most of America’s Fruit Is Now Imported. Is That a Bad Thing?
As the country imports ever more of its fruits and vegetables, it’s time to examine the positive and negative effects on consumers and farmers.
By DAVID KARP
The Tipping Equation
Seeds Only a Plant Breeder Could Love, Until Now
A seed company co-founded by the chef Dan Barber aims to build a big audience for new vegetables (sweeter peppers, milder beets) using the marketing muscle of chefs.
By TEJAL RAO
Stop Worrying! Your Instant Pot Is Safe
Certain batches of the company’s Gem 65 8-in-1 Multicooker may have an overheating problem, but the wildly popular pressure cooker is not affected.
By JONAH ENGEL BROMWICH
GUIDE
How to Stop Eating Sugar
This guide will walk you through how you can make smart food choices to reduce sugar consumption, and how you can keep your life sweet, even without so many sweets.
By DAVID LEONHARDT
Q&A
Why That Sippy Cup Won’t Dry in the Dishwasher
Plastic containers remain wet while glass tends to dry. The reason lies in two physical processes.
By C. CLAIBORNE RAY
OpenTable Says Employee Used Rival Service to Book Hundreds of Fake Restaurant Reservations
The company said the employee, who was fired, acted alone and that the restaurants would be reimbursed for the fraudulent no-shows.
By DANIEL VICTOR
They Were Fans of the Chef. Now They Run His Restaurant.
By PRIYA KRISHNA
( Read more... )