Stories

Whether you're tweeting a photo of your home cooking process, or posting an Instagram of a perfectly plated meal at a restaurant, it's undeniable that sharing our food images is an important part of the modern eating experience. But do we take it too far? To discuss this question, Francis Lam turned to Jenna Wortham and Wesley Morris of The New York Times and the podcast, Still Processing.

It's hard to deny the popularity of the Instant Pot. But is the best multicooker on the market? Hannah Crowley from America's Test Kitchen recently tested many multicookers currently on the market. She shares the results -- and recipe for mussels -- with Managing Producer Sally Swift.

What is a country-style rib and why does Doc Willoughby love this underappreciated cut?

Elle Simone of America's Test Kitchen shows us the secret of vegetable broth concentrate- a space saving solution for having homemade vegetable broth at the ready

Anya Von Bremzen, author of Paladares: Recipes from the Private Restaurants, Home Kitchens, and Streets, explains the underground private restaurant scene of Cuba.

Sandwiches are the work horse of lunches everywhere, but not always memorable. Adam Rapoport of Bon Appetit helps turn this work horse into a work of art.

As hosts of the public radio show, The Dinner Party Download, Brendan Francis Newnam and Rico Gagliano helped listeners learn how to "win your dinner party." They have now authored the book "Brunch Is Hell: How to Save the World by Throwing a Dinner Party." They talk to Francis Lam about why you should opt for a dinner party, not brunch (unless you are a new parent.)

Michael Cimarusti is considered to be the king of Southern California seafood. He is an executive chef and seafood market proprietor who thinks deeply about fish; he is also willing to share some unusual observations for the home cook. Our contributor Russ Parsons talk with Cimarusti about techniques for cooking different fish, supporting dock-to-dish sustainability, and the key elements to a perfect clam chowder.

Unchanged since opening in the 1950s, The India Club is a vital center for the British Indian community. It even played a role in India’s fight for independence. But, its future is uncertain. Reporter Meara Sharma has the story.

Over the past few months there have been many news stories about the widespread issue of sexual harassment and assault in restaurants. I'm hopeful that this will start an industry-changing conversation.