Good Food
The Perfect Steak; BMI Testing for Kids; 'The Waiter' Speaks
Hearty foods take center stage this week. Mark Schatzker has a primer on picking out a perfect steak, David Graulich traces the history of French fries and Joanna Pruess takes everyday bacon to new heights. Sociologist Barry Glassner talks about how Americans loves to eat, yet have created a culture of deprivation; and Jodi Kantor reports on the state laws that now require Body Mass Index (BMI) testing in elementary schools. Two bloggers join the show this week: "The Waiter," the anonymous author of WaiterRant.net, tells us exactly what he thinks of his customers; and John G, of Quaffability.com, teaches us about the wines of Trader Joe's (beyond Two Buck Chuck, that is). In this week's market report, Laura Avery tells us what's fresh and Evan Kleiman shares her recipe for Turkish Tarator -- a sauce for fish and vegetables.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1h 0m ListenHearty foods take center stage this week. Mark Schatzker has a primer on picking out a perfect steak, David Graulich traces the history of French fries and Joanna Pruess takes everyday bacon to new heights. Sociologist Barry Glassner talks about how Americans loves to eat, yet have created a culture of deprivation; and Jodi Kantor reports on the state laws that now require Body Mass Index (BMI) testing in elementary schools. Two bloggers join the show this week: "The Waiter," the anonymous author of WaiterRant.net, tells us exactly what he thinks of his customers; and John G, of Quaffability.com, teaches us about the wines of Trader Joe's (beyond Two Buck Chuck, that is). In this week's market report, Laura Avery tells us what's fresh and Evan Kleiman shares her recipe for Turkish Tarator -- a sauce for fish and vegetables.
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8 storiesThe Market Report - Turkish Tarator
In this week’s market report, Laura Avery tells us what’s fresh and Evan Kleiman shares her recipe for Turkish Tarator – a traditional sauce for fish and vegetables that’s made with walnuts, bread, olive oil and water and a little vinegar.
Read the story7 minThe All-American French Fry
French fries have become the stuff of legend. Not only are they a mainstay in the American diet, this delectable, deep-fried finger food has a long, international and sometimes controversial history. David Graulich is a French fry expert and is the author of The French Fry Companion: All About the Foods We Love to Eat . He traces the…
Read the story7 minWhere's the Beef
Mark Schatzker is a Canadian-based writer who is obsessed with steak. He has put his journalistic skills to good use, by assembling a team of tasters to find out what beef makes the best steak. He tells us how breed, feed, the aging process and use of hormones affect different kinds of cattle. The winner? Grass-fed beef. At an average cost…
Read the story7 minThe Gospel of Food
Our culture is food obsessed. Ironically, we also celebrate deprivation -- taking the joy out of our food experiences through dieting and bland food substitutions. The author of seven books on contemporary social issues, Barry Glassner is Professor of Sociology at the University of Southern California.
Read the story7 minBMI Testing in Schools
Jodi Kantor wrote an article for the New York Times about the laws in some states that require BMI (body mass index) testing of elementary school students. As the epidemic of childhood obesity continues to grow, it seems logical that the impact of early detection would be positive. The testing could potentially curb the health risks and…
Read the story7 minThe Waiter
Complaints about restaurant service are common, but what do the waiters have to say about us? The award-winning weblog Waiter Rant has become so big, that the identity of its author – anonymously known as “The Waiter” -- must be protected or heads will roll. Started in April 2004, Waiter Rant has bi-weekly accounts of the lives of the wait…
Read the story7 minCheap Wines... Beyond Two-Buck Chuck
Our wine expert this week is affectionately known to his followers as simply, John G. His wine blog, Quaffability is wildly popular among wine enthusiasts, which gives tips on how to pick a delicious, yet affordable wine that’s readily available. The primary focus is on wines from Trader Joe’s – the grocery-store chain that’s famous for its…
Read the story7 minBringing Home the Bacon
Long thought to be little more than a hearty and savory morning treat, bacon is breaking out of its shell, thanks to author, Joanna Pruess. In her cookbook, Seduced by Bacon , she’s created enormously creative recipes that put bacon back in the spotlight. Bacon ice cream, anyone?
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