Nicolette Hahn Niman was an environmental lawyer and vegetarian. Now, she’s a rancher who believes there’s a case to be made for sustainable meat production. She tells us why she believes the environmental impact and health effects of eating beef have been misunderstood. Plus, Kim Severson shares predictions for what food trends will emerge in the next year, Dan Pashman reviews popcorn kernels, and we learn a recipe for spicy and citrusy fish tacos.

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Questions in this episode:

"I belong to a group that sends baked goods to soldiers overseas, and we’ve recently had a question come up: Is it safe to ship cookies or bars with sweetened condensed milk?"

"Restaurant falafel has such a nice crispy exterior and soft interior, but all of my at-home attempts pale in comparison. How can I improve my recipe?"

"I’ve gone to my local grocery store in Texas in search of steak tips and they look at me like they don’t know what I’m talking about. Is there another name for steak tips and if so, what should I ask for at the butcher counter?"

"I have come across a few recipes that call for British pepper and I have no idea what that is. Help!"