The Science of the Five Second Rule: Which Foods Last Longest On The Floor?
An interview with a microbiologist explores the scientific merits of the five second rule. And it turns out some foods will last way longer than five seconds. More
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How Many Free Samples Is Too Many?
A man who left a store with more than a pound of free meat samples was arrested for shoplifting. The store says he "violated societal norms" for free sampling. What's your take on this pressing issue? More
Slow Motion Video of Kids Trying New Foods
This video is pretty priceless. You should watch it right now. More
Is NPR’s ‘Sandwich Monday’ Distorting the Definition of a Sandwich?
Last week's Sporkful podcast included an intense debate about the correct definition of a sandwich. Hear what both sides have to say, then let us know what you think. Does NPR's ombudsman need to know about this? More
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Weird Al Yankovic: The Sporkful Interview (AUDIO)
Jun 17, 2013
Dan sits down with the man behind "Eat It," "Fat," "My Balogna," "I Love Rocky Road," and so many other classic food-related parody songs. This is a special one, Eaters. More
NPR: The Tragedy of the Pina Colada, and How to Redeem It (AUDIO)
Jun 17, 2013
On NPR I talked about daiquiris and pina coladas, and to offer ways in which both of this unpleasant beverages can be improved. Click through to listen to the segment or read the transcript, then try the recipe! More
Maddow Colada Recipe: Rachel Maddow’s New and Improved Pina Colada
Jun 15, 2013
When she was on The Sporkful, Rachel Maddow declared the pina colada a tragedy. But she didn't just find fault. She also proposed solutions. Here's her recipe for a new and improved--and amazingly delicious--pina colada. More
Behind the Scenes: A Pina Colada Photo Shoot
Jun 14, 2013
Check out this picture of my kitchen in the midst of a photo shoot for the web portion of my radio segment this Sunday on NPR's Weekend Edition. Can I add "key grip" to my resume? More
Patron Sangrita Recipe Unearthed and Shared
Jun 13, 2013
In last week's Sporkful podcast on tequila, guest Ilana Edelstein mentioned that she had a recipe for a Patron Sangrita that the company never released. Here it is, made public for the first time ever! More
Trongs: Great Step Forward, or Scourge on the Eatscape?
Jun 12, 2013
Trongs let you pick up finger foods without getting your hands messy. Watch the video and tell us where you stand on this device! More
Junior Eater Promulgates Preferred Pizza Positioning in Portland
Jun 10, 2013
13-year-old Zoe Richman joins the ranks of The Sporkful Junior Eaters Society, after her mother sent in this photo of her eating her pizza cheese side down to accentuate cheesy goodness. More
