Eyeball Tacos; Wat Thai Food; Tofu Festival; Meal Plans

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Aug. 18, 2007 Food & Drink

We get the latest on the honeybee crisis, tour the Wat Thai food court,
celebrate tofu and Japanese culture, and buy baked goods for a cause. We’ll
also learn how to prepare soft shell crabs, meet the iTaco, go in search of
fast-food combos and get tips on creating family meal plans.

Journalist Elizabeth Kolbert updates us on the honeybee crisis. Thai food expert Jet Tila gives producer Thea Chaloner a behind-the scenes tour of the Wat Thai food court and its uncertain future, while Candice Kumai celebrates tofu and Japanese culture. Author Ann Le bakes to end childhood hunger. Food columnist Mark Bittman fries up soft shell crabs and extreme food correspondent Eddie Lin fixes his sights on eyeball tacos. Jay Brewer hankers for fast food combos, writer Leslie Kaufman advises on family meal plans, and Laura Avery browses for the freshest produce in the Market Report.