prison food
Is Single-Issue Campaigning the Best Way to Change the World?
There's a slew of young media types trying to get everything from prison food to the lack of female MPs on the agenda.
Convicted Murderer's Lawsuit Alleges Anti-Semitism Due to Prison Dining Menu
If March’s lawsuit is taken seriously, Tennessee taxpayers might be paying for his new and improved food choices.
The Most Innovative Culinary People of 2016
The people who brought good vibes and positive change to 2016.
A Chicago Chef Is Rehabilitating Inmates One Pizza at a Time
If you pick up a knife Bruno Abate’s kitchen, you’ll notice that it’s chained to the counter. That is because this culinary school operates in the basement of Division 11 of Cook County Jail in Chicago.
Gross ‘Food Loaves’ Banned as Prison Punishment in Pennsylvania
Recipes can vary from state to state, but what unites all Nutraloafs is that they are all horrible, and intentionally so.
How-To: BBQ Salmon with Prodigy
Prodigy from Mobb Deep visits the MUNCHIES Test Kitchen to enlighten us on how to cook BBQ salmon as if you were in prison.
British Prison Food Is So Bad It’s Causing Riots
According to a new report from HM Inspectorate of Prisons, just 29 percent of inmates describe the meals they receive as "good"—and it's leading to violence.
Why Ramen Noodles Have Become the Most Popular Currency in US Jails
While conducting interviews with inmates at an unnamed state prison, University of Arizona sociologist Michael Gibson-Light found that instant noodles had actually surpassed tobacco as the “most prized currency” at the prison.
Why Reinventing Hospital Food Isn't as Easy as It Sounds
For many years, Joshna Maharaj has set her sights on improving “institutional foods,” the typically dreary menus of hospitals, prisons, and schools. But her journey has not been without its share of challenges.
Why 1,200 Michigan Inmates Are Protesting Their Prison's Food
Inmates who spoke with MUNCHIES say they’re underfed, rotten food still lands on their trays, and food quality has dropped.
Former Subway Spokesman Jared Fogle Now Serves Sandwiches in His Prison Cafeteria
In a way, Jared is once again the beneficiary of sandwiches. Working in the correctional officers’ cafeteria, where guards are served steak, is something of a promotion.
A Panel of Inmates Is Testing Missouri's Prison Snacks
Among the now rejected items are the following: Gurley’s Lemon Drops, Wortz Vanilla Wafer cookies, Granny Goose Cheese Puffs, and Tito’s brand Hot and Spicy Dill Pickles.