Food Stories

GBH Meteorologist Dave Epstein recently traveled to Friðheimar, to learn more about the family-run farm that uses artificial lighting to grow tomatoes in dark and cold winters.

First up, Edgar talks with ReFED Executive Director Sara Burnett and John Hopkins researcher Roni Neff about what “sell by” labels on food packages actually mean, in light of California’s ban aimed at reducing food waste. Then, we meet mentalist Tom Indigo, who reads the minds of our host Edgar and volunteer Eva Doyne.

The 4th of July is approaching and that brings with it barbecue and grilling season. Learn tips and tricks and the difference between the two.

"Under the Radar" uncovers how Indigenous food culture was appropriated into 'Yankee' cuisine as part of its New England food history series in honor of America's 250th anniversary.

Summer-long action is in protest of the company's opposition to expanding the state's bottle redemption program.

Black farmers have lost millions of acres since the early 1900s. Today a generation of growers is working to rebuild and reconnect communities to the land.

First up, Edgar talks with Abagael Giles from Vermont Public about her recent piece on scientists working to save the American Elm.Then, As the cost of groceries rises, why do bananas remain so cheap? We get a primer in food supply chains, grocery store business models and fruit engineering from Sean Cash, economist at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition & Policy. Lastly, it’s the June edition of “Ask The Remodeler,” with Mark Philben from Charlie Allen Renovations.

President Donald Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill shifts the cost of SNAP onto states if they can't keep their error rate below 6%. Massachusetts is hovering around 14%. And an under-resourced DTA is more likely to make mistakes.

It’s our Friday menagerie of misfit news. GBH’s Paris Alston & Jeremy Siegel join us to talk about the Nantucket school committee meeting gone awry, the enduring Allston snow pile, and if we’re being wimps about a little weekend rain.Then: Next week, the world will learn whether Rubato Chef Laurence Louie wins season 23 of Bravo’s Top Chef. He knows, of course, because filming wrapped month ago. We’ll ask: what’s it like behind the scenes of a major reality TV cooking competition? And finally, Milton resident Maritta Cronin was recently recognized for a staggering 65 years of perfect town meeting attendance. She joins to talk about her town, alongside Milton Town Clerk Susan Galvin.

250 years ago, Americans weren’t just fighting the British – they also had smallpox to contend with. Edgar talks with GBH’s Jennifer Moore and Kanisorn Wongsrichanalai from the Mass. Historical Society to talk smallpox in the time of the American revolution.Then: What makes New England ice cream stands the cream of the crop? (Sorry.) Edgar meets Elijah & Kendra Richards, co-creators of the TikTok ice cream review channel MooEngland Diaries & fields calls from listeners. And Mass Audubon director of bird conservation John Herbert takes us on a tour of Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary.

Under the Radar speaks with two local cranberry experts about the history of the cranberry industry in Massachusetts and its importance to New England as part of GBH News’ celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

State employees say they can’t keep up with calls and are asking for more staffing.