Good Food
Ramadan's culinary traditions, what's next for the Farm Bill, and avocados
Congress failed to pass the Farm Bill last week. What tanked the legislation? London author Anissa Helou discusses some foods traditionally eaten after sundown during Ramadan, in addition to other foods of the Islamic world.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenCongress failed to pass the Farm Bill last week. What tanked the legislation? London author Anissa Helou discusses some foods traditionally eaten after sundown during Ramadan, in addition to other foods of the Islamic world. And how is one of LA’s best chefs secretly running a clothing line? Plus, Jonathan Gold returns from Japan with a deepened respect for chef Yoshihiro Narisawa.
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6 storiesFarm Bill Update
Last week, Congress failed to pass a controversial Farm Bill that was being lauded as a key piece of GOP legislation. The bill aimed to toughen work requirements for SNAP recipients, among other drastic changes.
Read the story10 minMarket Report: Avocados
Whether it’s spread on toast, thrown on a salad, or laden with ceviche, avocados never go out of style. Photo via Pxbay .
Read the story8 min'Feast'
Lebanese Fatayer from ‘Feast’ by Anissa Helou. Photo by Kristin Perers.
Read the story12 minSidewalk vending in Los Angeles
After five years of debate, the LA city council finally approved a plan last month to regulate sidewalk vending . Now, city officials are writing an ordinance that will let street vendors sell their wares, including food carts.
Read the story8 minJonathan Gold travels to Tokyo to dine at Narisawa
“Satoyama Scenery” is one of the Japanese mountainside-inspired dishes available at Yoshihiro Narisawa’s Toyko restaurant. Photo courtesy of Narisawa.
Read the story8 minFlexi-discs and food
A most prized possession. Photo courtesy of Richard Parks III .
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