Good Food
Eating at Disneyland, Ramadan, Fast Food with Wine
This week, we find out what to eat in Tomorrowland, get a lesson in pairing wine with fast food and hear how some Angelenos are breaking the fast during Ramadan....
By Evan Kleiman • • 58m ListenHi-ho, hi-ho it's off to eat we go… AJ Wolfe tells us where to eat in Disney World. Queen of Pie Rose Levy Beranbaum pays us a visit. Jonathan Gold tells us where to get pork belly in Koreatown and members of the Muslim Youth Group at the Islamic Center of Southern California talk about how they like to break the fast during Ramadan. Plus, Oran Hesterman discusses Fair Food and Gregory Dal Piaz decodes which wines taste best with McDonald's and KFC. We also learn about urban homesteading from Rachel Kaplan and get a lesson on cooking escargot from Eddie Lin.
Banner image: AJ Wolfe
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Chef Ray Garcia is the executive chef at Fig Restaurant at the Fairmont Hotel in Santa Monica. He likes to use the pluots from Ron Cornelson's stand in salads. Get the recipe for Chef Ray Garcia's Dappledandy Salad with Coppa Picante and Sage Yogurt on the Good Food blog .
Read the story7 minDining with Mickey Mouse
AJ Wolfe writes the Disney Food blog . She and her family visit Disney World at least four times a year and eat at 20 restaurants on each visit. According to Wolfe, no matter what your budget or appetite, there is something for everyone when it comes to dining in Disney.
Read the story6 minPork Belly as Health Food
Jonathan Gold takes us to Koreatown for pork belly. At Palsaik Samgyupsal Korean BBQ, pork belly is considered health food -- good for your complexion and your liver. You can order pork belly in one of eight different marinades including wine and herbs, curry, miso and Korean chili paste.
Read the story6 minThe True Queen of Pie
Rose Levy Beranbaum is the author of The Pie and Pastry Bible . Beranbaum tells us that even she wasn't born knowing how to make pie. She's had her share of pie disasters too. Music break: Sweet Child of Mine by Project Trio
Read the story5 minBreaking the Fast
Good Food producer Laryl Garcia spent the evening with members of the Muslim Youth Group of the Islamic Center of Southern California as they broke the fast. Laryl's photos from the evening are on the Good Food blog .
Read the story6 minFair Food
Dr. Oran Hesterman is the president and CEO of Fair Food Network and a national leader in sustainable agriculture and food systems. His book, Fair Food , is a must-read for those interested in a just and sustainable food system. Music Break: Oh Mandy by the Spinto Band
Read the story8 minChoosing a Wine to Pair with Your Big Mac
Gregory Dal Piaz, former wine director of Astor Wines in New York City, is now the Editor-in-Chief of Snooth . He teaches us which wines taste best with McDonald's , KFC and Chipotle . Music Break: Baby Won't You Please Come Home by Linnzi Zaorski
Read the story9 minStarting an Urban Homestead
Rachel Kaplan co-authored the book Urban Homesteading : Heirloom Skills for Sustainable Living. She has been gardening for over 15 years.
Read the story7 minEating Snails
Deep End Diner Eddie Lin takes us behind the stove with Chef Sébastien Archambault at L'Epicerie in Culver City for a lesson in cooking Escargot. You'll find a recipe for Escargot a la Perigourdine on the Good Food blog .
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