The company will focus on contributing to “the national understanding around a set of key issues.”The company will begin by developing documentaries that highlight important social issues.Starbucks is launching a media startup, and has already hired Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a prominent Washington Post journalist and former Baghdad bureau chief to help produce content.

Turbina corymbosa is a flowering vine that grows in Central America and is related to the morning glory that climbs up cornstalks and garden fences throughout the United States. The Mayans of the Yucatan peninsula called the flower “xtabentún” — a much more marketable name — and mixed anise with honey made by bees feeding on the horn-shaped flowers to make a rudimentary liqueur that they also called Xtabentún.

Chicken Provençal Shopping TipsBuy whole chickens and ask the butcher to quarter them for you. You will save an average of $5 per pound, or more.Chicken Provençal Cooking TipsLegs take longer than breasts to cook. For more consistent results, mark the chicken on the grill and then finish cooking them in an oven.

HomeCookHealthy EatingJuly 25, 2013ByWill BudiamanEggplant may be available year-round, but summer is the best time to enjoy itEggplant-Chickpea DipCombine the flavors of two popular Middle Eastern dips (baba ghanouj and hummus) in this tasty purée.Click here to see the Eggplant-Chickpea Dip Recipe.Baba GhanoujBaba ghanouj, also called baba ghanoush, is a savory purée of eggplant flavored with tahini, lemon juice, and fresh herbs.

All-Ameican Tailgating RecipesThinkstockRibs are the ultimate finger food for football loving fans.There is no more food-focused season than tailgate season. There is nothing like Cincinnati style chili for a Bengals game and it wouldn’t be football Sunday for an Eagles fan without a Philly cheese steak.

Everything you need to know to host the best cookouts all summer longShutterstockThe Complete Grilling and Barbecuing Guide for Your Summer PartiesShutterstockGrilling Technique and EquipmentShutterstockSafe Grilling TipsGrilling may seem like a super fun and tasty summer activity, but it can be dangerous, and painful mistakes can be made.