Good Food
Cupcakes; Taste of the Nation; Nancy Silverton
Cupcakes, culinary discoveries and fighting hunger in the Good Food spotlight this week. Plus, gourmet cooking at home, hunting for the best nectarines, deciphering wine labels, a global gustatory trip comes to an end, and our weekly Market Report.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1h 0m ListenBill Dertouzos takes on the cupcake craze with his company, Dainties Cupcakes, and Jonathan Gold scores another scrumptious culinary find. Restaurateur Nancy Silverton gives tips on gourmet cooking at home, while Mary Sue Milliken helps fight hunger with Taste of the Nation. David Karp, the Fruit Detective, hunts an elusive nectarine, Stacie Hunt demystifies how to read a wine label, Mark Schatzker returns home after his gustatory trip around the globe, and Laura Avery has the Market Report.
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8 storiesThe Market Report
Garlic is a near-constant favorite. You can find purple garlic at Windrose Farm Stand. Barbara Spencer is bringing in long-necked purple cloves that haven't finished curing. You can tie them up or braid the necks together and hang them in a cool dry place for a few weeks to finish curing.
Read the story7 minChili My Soul
Proprietor Randy Hoffman brings his family's history to Chili My Soul , leaning on his teachings from the food chemists that worked in the family’s salad dressing factory. Jonathan Gold visits the restaurant and indulges in a little spicy chili chemistry -- taking on an array of heat and chili varieties -- like the Roasted Garlic Beef, Tecate…
Read the story7 minTaste of the Nation
Share Our Strength works to end hunger and poverty in the United States and abroad by bringing together industries and individuals to create community wealth and promote awareness. Its annual Taste of the Nation event comprises more than 4,000 of the country's best and most innovative restaurants in over 70 cities, serving up delicious dishes…
Read the story7 minCooking with a Twist of the Wrist
Mozza chef and La Brea Bakery founder, Nancy Silverton, takes the mystery out of gourmet cooking at home. Her new book, A Twist of the Wrist : Quick Flavorful Meals with Ingredients from Jars, Cans, Bags, and Boxes, offers alternatives for fast and mouth-watering meals: Jars "Personalizing" Best Foods Mayonnaise: Nancy adds fresh grated…
Read the story7 minThe Fruit Detective
For five summers, The Fruit Detective, David Karp, sought out the best California stone fruits –- peaches and nectarines with a rich, juicy sweetness that is often elusive in today’s commercial varieties.
Read the story7 minCrazy for Cupcakes
Bill Dertouzos is the creator of Dainties Cupcakes and the chef and co-owner of Flatbush & J , the Hollywood catering company that took its name from the streets in Brooklyn where Bill grew up.
Read the story7 minHow to Read a Wine Label
Stacie Hunt, of DuVin Wine and Spirits in West Hollywood, explains the best method for reading a wine label and finding the perfect wine.
Read the story7 minThe Return of Mark Schatzker
As promised, Mark Schatzker has returned from his trip around the world in 80 days. Mark has been reporting on all of the cultural and food traditions he's encountered along his journey, which has been a "slow travel" experience, with his only transportation being by land and sea. He wraps up his adventure, detailing some of the high points and…
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