Eat, Drink & Be Merry

DINING WITH … LEA MICHELE – Tracy Smith talks with actor Lea Michele, best known for her roles in "Glee" and "Funny Girl." Now she's headed back to Broadway in "Chess" and opening up about her path to stardom.

PRESIDENTIAL PALATE – Mo Rocca samples some of the United States presidents' favorite meals, including Richard Nixon's ham mousse and the favorite soup of James Garfield. Bennett Rea, host of "Cookin' with Congress," is our cook.

FOOD FOR THE SOUL – David Pogue has a three-course report on how people are helping other people through food, including a look at pay-what-you-can restaurants, food banks and food trucks.

SET IN STONE – Conor Knighton uncovers beloved family recipes handed down in an unusual place: the cemetery.

MAINE DISH – Martha Teichner drops in on a Maine cafe that's keeping local journalism alive in its community, one order at a time.

ADDED VALUE? – Lee Cowan brings a heaping serving of protein and looks into why it's having a major cultural moment.

TAKE COMFORT – Susan Spencer serves up comfort food with an explanation of why we crave it.

THE OTHER KFC – Nancy Giles explores the global phenomenon of Korean fried chicken and its origin story dating back to the Korean War and African American soldiers.

STILL SERVING – Seth Doane reports on the competition to be called the oldest restaurant in the world – and the two contenders are both in Madrid, Spain.

TOP THIS! – Jonathan Vigliotti visits with folks who are sweet on sauerkraut.

BOARD GAMES – Faith Salie gives us a taste of how internet food influencers have helped turn charcuterie into edible works of art.

SOY GOOD – Luke Burbank learns how tofu – a nutrient-rich staple of Asian cuisine – made it here to the United States.

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