KCRW's Good Food
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| Last updated Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:00
Your weekly treat from Evan Kleiman. By tuning in to Good Food you can discover great restaurants that youve never heard of the politics of consumption explorations of cultures through their food customs and some of the most interesting people who devote their lives to various elements of the food supply.
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ArtBites; MoneyMaker Water Pump; Drink Vinegar; Chicken Knees
Download Now · | Sat, 03 Jan 2009 11:00
Learn about a cooking class that combines art history; drinking vinegars; how to use worms to recycle your kitchen waste. Go knee-deep in chicken knees and hot wings, discover a company that uses a water pump to solve rural poverty and celebrate Dia de los Reyes Magos. Plus, find out about a restaurant that plans on using breast milk as an ingredient and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
New Year's Eve Cocktails, Oysters, Party Rules; Drunkorexia
Download Now · | Sat, 27 Dec 2008 11:00
We nibble on some royal dim sum, drink refreshing Mexican beer cocktails and learn the history of the cocktail. We get advice on surviving New Yearâs Eve parties, hear about a Frenchmanâs love of oysters and discover tasty ideas for reusing wine. Find out about the troubling phenomenon of âdrunkorexiaâ and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Christmas in Paris; Crisp Latkes; Cheesy Holiday Guide; Eggnog
Download Now · | Sat, 20 Dec 2008 11:00
We make delicious latkes for Hanukkah and spend Christmas in Paris. We drink creamy eggnog, sample cheese for the holidays and get tasty ideas for New Yearâs Eve. Meet a man who is on a mission to eat from every country in the world without ever leaving Los Angeles. Plus, learn the ramifications of President-elect Barack Obamaâs choice for Secretary of Agriculture and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Stealing Recipes; Homemade Lollipops; Best Food Books of 2008
Download Now · | Sat, 13 Dec 2008 11:00
We take a look at the conspicuous amounts of food that is wasted in this country and find out about recipe theft. We get a lesson on how to make tasty lollipops, round up the best food books of 2008 and learn about the chemistry of baking. Plus, we go inside world-famous restaurant, Le Bernardin, discover the sport of competitive eating and get a fresh Market Report from Laura Avery.
Foraging for Wild Mushrooms in LA; Bagel History; Winter Soups
Download Now · | Sat, 06 Dec 2008 11:00
This week, weâll go foraging for wild mushrooms in the heart of Los Angeles and learn about a new cultivated mushroom operation that produces gorgeous fungi. We cook with a convection oven, dish up deliciously simple soups and find out about a community supported preserves and bakery. Plus, we take a look at how the bagel became a huge crossover hit, do justice to the lowly chicken breast and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Best of Good Food: Five-Second Rule; Padma Lakshmi; Canning
Download Now · | Sat, 29 Nov 2008 19:00
This week, we serve up some of Evan Kleimanâs favorite leftovers. Weâll revisit bold flavors with Padma Lakshmi, learn about the history of the toothpick and test the 5-second rule. Weâll also hear from a man who spent a year living biblically, literally. Plus, we get into canning.
Thanksgiving; Meatless Feasting; Hunger Challenge; Eat, Memory
Download Now · | Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:57
Celebrate Thanksgiving with chef Mark Peel of Campanile and the Brass Sisters. Learn how to enjoy the holiday without eating meat, meet a woman who lets her kids decide what to be thankful for, and eat spiced chocolate cake with pastry chef David Lebovitz. Plus, find out how to fight hunger by taking a unique challenge, enjoy stories of food and memory from the New York Times magazine and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Oyster Shucker; Life of a Swordfish; Jacques Pépin; Pet Food
Download Now · | Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:26
Discover a culinary school that teaches how to harvest an animal into meat and learn about the life of a swordfish. Get tips on holiday baking, meet an oyster-shucking champ and cook fast-food at home with Jacques Pépin. Plus, find out what Jonathan Gold ate while in Korea, what the pet food recall means for human consumption and get a fresh Market Report with Evan Kleiman.
Chestnuts; Casseroles; Asian Condiments; Cost-conscious Shoppers
Download Now · | Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:07
We learn how the economic crisis is affecting the grocery industry; must-have Asian condiments; and sample chewy chestnuts. We whip up homemade dairy products; Octavio Becerra makes magic with food and fine; and Piero Selvaggio dishes up delicious prosciutto. Plus, we go crazy for casseroles and get a fresh Market Report with Evan Kleiman.
Thanksgiving; Meatless Feasting; Hunger Challenge; Eat, Memory
Download Now · | Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:00
Celebrate Thanksgiving with chef Mark Peel of Campanile and the Brass Sisters. Learn how to enjoy the holiday without eating meat, meet a woman who lets her kids decide what to be thankful for, and eat spiced chocolate cake with pastry chef David Lebovitz. Plus, find out how to fight hunger by taking a unique challenge, enjoy stories of food and memory from the New York Times magazine and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Oyster Shucker; Life of a Swordfish; Jacques Pépin; Pet Food
Download Now · | Sat, 15 Nov 2008 11:00
Discover a culinary school that teaches how to harvest an animal into meat and learn about the life of a swordfish. Get tips on holiday baking, meet an oyster-shucking champ and cook fast-food at home with Jacques Pépin. Plus, find out what Jonathan Gold ate while in Korea, what the pet food recall means for human consumption and get a fresh Market Report with Evan Kleiman.
Chestnuts; Casseroles; Asian Condiments; Cost-conscious Shoppers
Download Now · | Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:00
We learn how the economic crisis is affecting the grocery industry; must-have Asian condiments; and sample chewy chestnuts. We whip up homemade dairy products; Octavio Becerra makes magic with food and fine; and Piero Selvaggio dishes up delicious prosciutto. Plus, we go crazy for casseroles and get a fresh Market Report with Evan Kleiman.
Day of the Dead; Eating With Your Fingers; Iceberg Harvesters
Download Now · | Sat, 01 Nov 2008 12:00
Join Evan Kleiman as she celebrates the Day of the Dead and learns the etiquette on utensil-less eating. Find out about a food product that can provide essential nutrition to starving children. Discover how prison gave one man a career and learn how to go to cooking school without ever leaving home. Find out about iceberg harvesters, Thanksgiving recipes and the human side of the American beef industry. Plus, get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Halloween History; Melamine; Vampire Tales; Digesting Fear
Download Now · | Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:00
We trace the origins of Halloween, sample strange sausages and hear about one man's obsession with blood-drinking vampires. Learn how melamine entered the food supply, fear's impact on digestion and get the low-down on stinky cheese. Plus, an edible plant tour of Central Park and a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Faux Wine Award; Ode to Breakfast; Cocktail History; Vegan Soup
Download Now · | Sat, 18 Oct 2008 12:00
Discover Americaâs handcrafted cheeses, get buzzed on Sichuan cuisine and meet a wine critic who exposed a coveted wine award as a sham. Get tipsy with cocktail history, celebrate breakfast from around the globe and savor a delicious Fall vegan soup. Plus, learn how an outsider found her place in New Orleans through gumbo and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Tarahumara Nutrition; Argentine Ants; Royal Meals; Pollinators Plunge
Download Now · | Sat, 11 Oct 2008 12:00
Meet a chef who cooked meals fit for a king and queen. Learn about Argentine ants invading your kitchen and Mexico's Tarahumara Indians secret to a long, healthy life. Visit a restaurant for the "dude" set, find out about wine maker Didier Dagueneau's legacy and learn about the decline of pollinators and its effect on global agriculture. Plus, discover some catchy tunes about food safety and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Vertical Farming; Stealth Vegetarianism; Breadfruit; Duck Love
Download Now · | Sat, 04 Oct 2008 12:00
Learn about the breadfruit as a solution to hunger, the concept of vertical farming and the best hot dog spot in South Los Angeles. Drink from glassware that enhances wine, meet a woman who saves a duck from the wild and find out about vegetarian restaurants that donât advertise they are meatless. Plus, hear about the dying fish trade in Gloucester, Massachusetts and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Best Burgers in Paris; Ramadan Fasting and Feasting; Kombucha
Download Now · | Sat, 27 Sep 2008 12:00
We get tasty ideas for using leftover wine, find out about kombucha tea and drink caffeinated alcohol. We celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, go on a Hawaiian food tour and discover the best burgers in Paris. Plus, we learn how to raise backyard chickens and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Cuisines of the Axis of Evil; Mushrooms Clean Up Pollution
Download Now · | Sat, 20 Sep 2008 12:00
We learn of mushroomsâ power to clean up pollution, discover why soy is Americaâs most processed food and dish up foods from the âAxis of Evil.â We uncover tasty food euphemisms and find out about the movement for ethical standards in Kosher certification. We dig up the cheapest meal deal in Orange County, celebrate cooking with fat and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Nutraloaf; Fallen Fruit; Clementine Paddleford Tribute
Download Now · | Sat, 13 Sep 2008 12:00
We find out if itâs legal to serve "nutraloafâ and learn the effects of prohibition and fast food bans. We harvest and eat public fruit, sample the puffy taco and pay tribute to long-forgotten food writer, Clementine Paddleford. Plus, we learn how to make household cleaning products from food items, discover tips for creating a sustainable kitchen and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Hunting Caribou; Going Trans Fat-Free; Hungry for Paris
Download Now · | Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:00
We experience hunting caribou, get tips about urban farming and sample Chinese Xinjiang barbecue. We learn about fast food going trans fat-free, eat well in Paris and cook tasty pasta dishes. Plus, we retrace the Works Progress Administrationâs controversial American food heritage project and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Hunting Caribou; Going Trans Fat-Free; Hungry for Paris
Download Now · | Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:00
We experience hunting caribou, get tips about urban farming and sample Chinese Xinjiang barbecue. We learn about fast food going trans fat-free, eat well in Paris and cook tasty pasta dishes. Plus, we retrace the Works Progress Administrationâs controversial American food heritage project and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Waiter Rant; The Ripper; Drinking Tap Water; Speakeasies
Download Now · | Sat, 30 Aug 2008 11:00
We discover Beijingâs popular street foods and relish Fabâs the Ripper hot dog. We search the world for the perfect dinner, get lessons on how to annoy a waiter and learn about the speakeasyâs comeback. Plus, we drink tap water, celebrate the wines of Californiaâs Central Coast and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Swimming and Food; Eating in Space; Unexpected Grilling
Download Now · | Sat, 23 Aug 2008 11:00
Learn about what to eat while swimming, the challenges of preparing space food and the miracle fruit. Sample tasty paletas in Orange County, get unusual grilling ideas and savor delicious Haitian cuisine. Plus, meet a man who turns animal droppings into paper and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Mexican Cocktails; Ice Cream Round-Up; Flatbreads and Flavors
Download Now · | Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:00
We serve up refreshing Mexican cocktails, round-up some of the best ice cream in Los Angeles and taste flavorful flatbreads from around the world. Plus, we get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
