KCRW's Good Food

The Google Food Program; Boiler Makers; Parker House Rolls

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:58 EST

Google?s executive chefs on the 28 cafes where Googlers can get free food at work. Also, Ho Chi Minh, a baker? Plus, an update on the classic boiler maker.

Burmese Food; Winter Sorbets; LA's Best Food Court

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST

Myanmar is in the midst of a coming out party. Could that mean more Burmese food on the menu? Plus, a mall food court that resembles Los Angeles.

Crispy Pork Gang; Goat Milk Soap; Is Kosher Safer?

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 14:00:00 EST

Goat milk isn't just for cheese. One family's making soap with their excess milk. Lessons in cooking with economy and grace. Plus, is kosher meat safer than non-kosher?

The History of Ramen; Kimchi; School Lunch

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:33:01 EST

A ramen aficionado's history lesson on the popular noodle, a mother-in-law's 21-year-old kimchi recipe goes to New York, and a doctor on how vinegar can save your life.

The Food and Drink of 'Mad Men;' Honey; Angeli Closes

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:58:54 EST

The food and drink of Mad Men is a glimpse of 1960 trends. A honey sommelier decodes the honey jar and Evan Kleiman says closing Angeli was the hardest decision of her life.

Best of 'Good Food,' the 2011 Edition

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:00:00 EST

The best segments of 2011, including: eating dirt, Vincent Price the gourmand, eating in Ancient Rome, cocktail bitters and a trip to Lonchera Lane in Orange County.

Hoppin' John Buche de Noel, American Chestnuts

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 13:00:00 EST

Want luck and prosperity in the New Year? Try a bowl of Hoppin? John. Paris pastry chefs are creating buche de noel in fabulous new shapes, and a tree scientist explains why the American chestnut is in danger.

Best Cookbooks of 2011, Holiday Beer, Glogg

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:23:00 EST

An expert tells us her favorite cookbooks of 2011. Plus, holiday beer selections and a lesson in how to make Swedish Glögg offer alternatives to wine.

Fruitcake, Mislabeled Seafood, Cooking on the Hearth

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 02:00:00 EST

Fruitcake makes a comeback. Cooking on the open fire doesn't necessarily require a grill. Plus, learn how not to get duped next time your at the fish counter...

Cocktail Bitters, Lucky Charm Pancakes, Homemade Liqueur

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 23:00:00 EST

A comeback for cocktail bitters, making your own flavored liqueurs at home, and a beer bar that serves Lucky Charm Pancakes with Fruity Pebbles Whipped Cream.