Tejal Rao explores the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into shokuhin sampuru, the food replicas often seen outside of casual Japanese restaurants.
Chef Suzanne Barr finds cooking a comforting second career
When Suzanne Barr moved home to care for her ailing mother, it sparked in her an entirely new career path. Comforted by her mother’s culinary lessons, Barr became a chef.
In the wake of the pandemic, more food workers and farmers have started to unionize. This will mean more protection for the industry, says reporter Lisa Held.
‘Love & Saffron’: Friendship unfolds in 1960s LA food scene
“Love & Saffron” is a new lighthearted novel about two women from different generations, living in different cities, who develop a friendship over food and letter-writing
These moms shaped culinary careers of Kwame Onwuachi, Eric Kim, and more
Mothers are often the first mentors in the kitchen. For Mother’s Day, Good Food invites culinary figures to share how their moms shaped their lives and career paths.
5-ingredient bagels for a Mother’s Day breakfast in bed
The right flour is critical to making bagels at home. One with high protein helps make the bagel’s shell crisp, chewy, and glossy, says cookbook author Cathy Barrow.
‘Pachinko’ spans 8 decades, puts white rice at center of table
“Pachinko” follows a Korean family who must leave their homeland after the Japanese invasion. KCRW learns the research required to bring Min Jin Lee’s novel to Apple TV+.
Biden boosts allocations for agriculture and food programs in 2023 budget
President Biden’s agricultural priorities include wildfire protection, conservation, and protection of individual producers against price manipulation from larger food corporations.
