KCRW's Good Food

Roy Choi on SPAM; Filipino Food in LA; Sushi Etiquette

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:46:06 EDT

Roy Choi of Kogi fame talks about growing up with SPAM and his decision to endorse ham in a can. Plus, why hasn't Filipino food caught on in LA?

Mother's Day; Cooking with Flowers; Korean Chili Paste

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:40:36 EDT

If you've eaten Brussels sprouts or broccoli you've eaten flowers. So why not eat tulips and nasturtiums too? Plus, heartwarming stories about mothers and food.

Mother's Day; Cooking with Flowers; Korean Chili Paste

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:40:36 EDT

If you've eaten Brussels sprouts or broccoli you've eaten flowers. So why not eat tulips and nasturtiums too? Plus, heartwarming stories about mothers and food.

Michael Pollan; Sangrita; Inside a Fancy Chicken Show

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 03 May 2013 20:26:01 EDT

Food writer Michael Pollan turns his attention to cooking in his latest book Cooked. Plus, a snapshot of the competitors and exotic poultry at a chicken show.

The Vegetarian Show: J Gold Goes Raw, Vegan Beer, Juicing

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:31:45 EDT

Is it possible to make curds and whey from almond milk? What makes some beer not vegan? Plus, Jonathan Gold gains a new appreciation of raw food.

The Restaurant Show: Trois Mec, Kitchen Culture, chi SPACCA

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:05:32 EDT

Los Angeles restaurant Trois Mec is causing a stir by selling tickets rather than taking reservations. Plus, a psychologist profiles "the back of the house."

Perfect Picnic Food; Foodopoly; Fracking Our Food Supply

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:38:30 EDT

Are we living in a "foodopoly?" A journalist unveils how one company took control of 90 percent of the soy milk market and 40 percent of the milk market.

GMO Salmon; What Causes Bad Breath; Recipe Algorithms

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 18:25:22 EDT

Find out what causes chronic bad breath. Christopher Kimball on the perfect omelet; plus, the debate over genetically engineered salmon.

Nam Prik; Vegan Celebrities; Molecular Gastronomy at Home

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 20:36:02 EDT

What do Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Morrissey have in common? They are all vegetarians. We investigate the link between celebrities and vegetarianism.

Butter Carving; The Last Supper; Sizzurp; Cheftestants

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:12:45 EDT

An art historian decodes the unusual meal depicted in Leonardo da Vinci's 15th Century painting, The Last Supper. Plus, market inspired Passover sides.

Baking with Beer; Cooking with Liquid Nitrogen; Eddie Huang

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 19:00:06 EDT

It's St. Patty's Day on Sunday. How about adding Guinness to your cupcakes? Plus, "cooking" with cold. Chef Sang Yoon blanches vegetables with liquid nitrogen.

Mac and Cheese; Food Additives; A Farewell to Bahooka

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:16:33 EDT

There are over 5,000 food additives but less than half have been through toxicology testing. A journalist uncovers shocking details about processed food.

Pressure Cookers; Girl Scout Cookies; Kale Pesto

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 18:42:32 EDT

Find out why some young girls are conflicted about selling Girl Scout cookies. Plus, Chris Kimball of America's Test Kitchen celebrates the pressure cooker.

Horse Meat Scandal; Canal House Cooks; History of the A&P

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 19:57:49 EDT

How did horse meat end up in frozen beef burgers in the UK? A journalist untangles the EU's complicated food web to find out. Plus, a history of the A&P.

Gail Simmons; Soul Food; the Flavors of Trinidad

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:10:33 EDT

"Top Chef" judge Gail Simmons talks about the food of her native Canada. Plus, a documentary filmmaker looks at the relationship between Soul Food and health.

Chinese New Year; Edible Aphrodisiacs; Eating Snake

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 17:58:52 EDT

Three food lovers share their ideas for celebrating Valentine?s Day. One chooses chocolate roses from the 99¢ Store, another opts for beef heart tartare.

Eastside v. Westside Eats; How to Order in Thai Restaurants

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:42:46 EDT

Are you an Eastsider or Westsider? Jonathan Gold dissects the dining culture on both sides of the LA River and highlights several restaurants worth driving for.

Eastside v. Westside Eats; How to Order in Thai Restaurants

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:42:46 EDT

Are you an Eastsider or Westsider? Jonathan Gold dissects the dining culture on both sides of the LA River and highlights several restaurants worth driving for.

Eastside v. Westside Eats; How to Order in Thai Restaurants

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:42:46 EDT

Are you an Eastsider or Westsider? Jonathan Gold dissects the dining culture on both sides of the LA River and highlights several restaurants worth driving for.

Eastside v. Westside Eats; How to Order in Thai Restaurants

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Sat, 02 Feb 2013 19:42:46 EDT

Are you an Eastsider or Westsider? Jonathan Gold dissects the dining culture on both sides of the LA River and highlights several restaurants worth driving for.

Power Lunching; Super Bowl Snacks; The CA Homemade Food Act

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 18:56:22 EDT

A health department inspector decodes the California Homemade Food Act. Plus, recipes for homemade Super Bowl snacks, and the art of the Hollywood power lunch.

Decoding the Japanese Supermarket, Zinfandel 101, Queso

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 19:39:28 EDT

A food writer and cookbook author explains how to shop for pantry staples in a Japanese supermarket. Plus, a short history and beginner?s guide to Zinfandel.

Hot Buttered Rum, A History of Peanut Butter, New FDA Rules

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 18:48:56 EDT

Warm up with a recipe for hot buttered rum and a round up of LA?s best fireside drinking spots. Plus, a history of America?s favorite food - peanut butter.

Mark Bittman; Domestic Truffles; the Legacy of Cesar Chavez

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:31:01 EDT

How California truffle foragers use squirrels to help them find the prized mushrooms. Mark Bittman visits the Central Valley. Plus, the legacy of Cesar Chavez.

The Best of 'Good Food,' 2012 Edition

webmaster@kcrw.org (Evan Kleiman) — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 19:14:53 EDT

Highlights from this year including: the Google food program, barrel aged cocktails, the story of Dr. Kellogg, heritage grains and mint juleps.