American Chinese Food

Hosted by Evan Kleiman May. 10, 2008 Food & Drink

Writer Jennifer 8. Lee discusses the evolution of Chinese food in America in her book, The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food. Lee also solves Chinese food mysteries, such as the chow mein sandwich.

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Credits

Host:

Evan Kleiman

Producers:

Bob Carlson, Jennifer Ferro, Thea Chaloner, Candace Moyer, Connie Alvarez, Holly Tarson

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