Archives for November 2022

They're cute, there's no need to peel or wash 'em, and they're extraordinarily popular; 70% of all carrots sold today are the baby kind. But they are technically not "baby carrots." Correspondent David Pogue looks at the "Eureka!" moment when a California farmer found a way to reduce waste and sell more of his crop. … [Read more...] about How baby carrots were born

Jennifer Prezioso dreamed of a life as an actress, but when her grandfather, who ran the last butcher shop on his Little Italy block, started slowing down, she took on a new role: apprentice butcher. Now she runs Albanese Meats & Poultry, which will soon mark its 100th year. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Prezioso about a New York City institution that's half-museum, … [Read more...] about A NYC landmark: The family butcher shop

In Naples, the birthplace of pizza, pizza makers (or pizzaioli) extoll the traditions of wood-burning ovens. But with the growing popularity of at-home pizza ovens, the Verace Pizza Napoletana Association, which usually teaches the pros, now offers online courses for pizza enthusiasts. Correspondent Seth Doane reports. … [Read more...] about Neapolitan pizza at home

"Within a month, the public will have everything that we've found, all the evidence. For good or ill," the California Democrat told "Face the Nation." … [Read more...] about Jan. 6 committee to release "all the evidence" within a month, Lofgren says

The purple yam, a staple and rising export from the Philippines, is a feast for the eyes when used in cakes, pies, drinks or ice cream. Correspondent Elaine Quijano checks out the ube, the vivid violet tuber that's taking root in America. … [Read more...] about A passion for ube