The Sporkful Eggs, Raw Milk, And Tariffs, Oh My!
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Mar 3, 2025 
Yasmin Tayag is a staff writer at The Atlantic and runs the pop-up Green Hills Diner, while Kenny Malone co-hosts NPR's Planet Money. They dive into the current bird flu's unusual impact on egg prices and the potential for tariffs to raise grocery costs. The duo also debates raw milk’s health risks and the nostalgic allure of Capri Sun. With humor and strong opinions on everything from Cheddar Bay Biscuits to food economics, they provide a lively take on the latest trends in food.
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Bird Flu's Impact on Egg Prices
- The current bird flu is highly contagious because it doesn't kill migratory waterfowl.
- This allows them to spread it to chickens, who die quickly, impacting egg prices.
Egg Substitutes
- Replace eggs in baking with flaxseed and water.
- For scrambled egg substitutes, try mashed mung beans with cornstarch, salt, and turmeric.
Tariffs Explained
- Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, used to generate revenue and favor domestic products.
- They can be specific or broad, impacting items like aluminum or entire countries' goods.