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    Good Food

    The Green Fairy; Portuguese Cuisine; Kitchen Re-Do's; Bountiful Trees

    The collective psyche, wounded from this economy, is thinking small.  This week on Good Food, how to remodel your kitchen without going big.  Plus, The New York Times' Mark Bittman proves that it's not the kitchen, but what comes out of it that counts.  And, a visit from the green fairy.  Absinthe is back.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Oct 17, 2009 • 1h 0m Listen

    Don't let the recession hurt your plans to remodel your kitchen. Architect Sarah Susanka has some ideas for how to fall in love with your kitchen again. And Mark Bittman of the New York Times shares stories from his tiny kitchen.

    Rick Nahmias leads big and little picks around Los Angeles. And Jim Roehrig harvests fruits and vegetables from his neighbors in Santa Barbara. All proceeds are donated to area food banks.

    Dorie Greenspan extols the virtues of pie. Jonathan Gold takes us to a wine bar. Absinthe is back. Mixologist Steve Livigni introduces us to "The Green Fairy." David Leite spotlights Portuguese cuisine. Eddie Lin eats brains. And Laura Avery shows off what's fresh at the Santa Monica Farmers Market this week.

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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Bob Carlson

      host and producer, 'UnFictional'

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      Jennifer Ferro

      Jennifer Ferro, President, KCRW, Los Angeles

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      Candace Moyer

      Producer of Good Food and Special Projects

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