Relief work, cooking at home

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Mar. 28, 2020 Food & Drink

José Andrés on a relief mission with World Central Kitchen. Photo courtesy of World Central Kitchen

As we navigate this temporary but new normal of being relegated to our homes, we get suggestions for recipes and healthy kitchen projects. Plus, heroes are on the frontlines of this global pandemic, from humanitarian/chef José Andrés to grocery store employees who keep the shelves stocked.

From this Episode:

Sourdough starters and baking your own bread

As our lives are forcibly simplified, the straightforwardness of flour and water is more comforting than ever. Clémence Gossett of The Gourmandise School in Santa Monica...

13 min

Best cookbooks to get you inspired at home

Nestled into a tiny corner of Far East Plaza in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, the city’s only cookbook store is a mecca for the culinary industry. Former chef Ken Concepcion...

7 min

José Andrés feeds America during coronavirus pandemic

Be it a hurricane or wildfire, you’ll find chef José Andrés there. Unlike most people, the Nobel Peace Prize nominee runs toward catastrophe.

9 min

How to make yogurt at home, keep your veggies fresher for longer

When food writer and recipe developer Nik Sharma couldn’t find yogurt at the store last week, he decided to make his own. Sharma walks us through the science of yogurt...

11 min

Grocery workers earn more respect in the midst of coronavirus crisis

As panic buying of pantry staples and toilet paper swept across America, supermarket shelves emptied, and grocery store employees demanded more respect. Workers are calling...

6 min

Produce box delivered to your door? How to make the most of it

With restaurants closed, wholesale orders are down for farmers. Market correspondent Gillian Ferguson joins Evan Kleiman to discuss the pivot to produce boxes, community...

10 min