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Supervising Producer, 'Good Food' and 'Good Food on the Road'

Abbie Fentress Swanson started in radio as a freelance producer for The Takeaway in New York City. She moved on to cover arts and culture in the WNYC newsroom before heading to Missouri to report on food and farming for Harvest Public Media. Abbie was selected as a University of Michigan Knight-Wallace Fellow in 2014 and used the year-long fellowship to research the environmental impacts of meat and dairy production. She joins KCRW as our supervising producer of Good Food and Good Food on the Road.

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FROM Abbie Fentress Swanson

Banning loncheras, a history of pho and food in 'Twin Peaks'

Banning loncheras, a history of pho and food in 'Twin Peaks' Gustavo Arellano takes a stand against the Santa Ana City Council proposal to regulate street vendors. Lesley Balla reports on the cherry pie, coffee and donuts in “Twin Peaks.” Cara Tannenbaum and Andrea Tutunjian talk up their favorite nuts and seeds. Bob Holmes discusses how taste and smell affect flavor. Plus: A beef pho recipe and what to eat at Mas’ Chinese Islamic Restaurant.

56 MIN, 47 SEC Jun 24, 2017

Potlikker and pork as metaphor, the story of 'LA Mexicano'

Potlikker and pork as metaphor, the story of 'LA Mexicano' Bill Esparza reveals the inspiration behind “LA Mexicano,” and Simran Sethi sends us a report and Korean makjeok recipe from Camp Bacon. John T. Edge explores race, identity and class through the lens of Southern food in “The Potlikker Papers,” and Jonathan Gold waxes poetic about Hainan chicken rice at Side Chick. Plus: The significance of the US win at the Bocuse d’Or, and Laura Avery shops for Genovese basil at the market.

56 MIN, 48 SEC Jun 17, 2017

Jonathan Gold dines at Side Chick

Good Food on the Road

Jonathan Gold dines at Side Chick LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold wanders the Westfield Santa Anita Mall in Arcadia this week in search of the classic Hainan chicken rice.

3 MIN, 45 SEC Jun 16, 2017

The Sandwich Show

The Sandwich Show Charles Dedlow, of Roan Mills, talks bread-making with heritage grains. Tatler Editor John Haney explains how the British "sarnie" came to be, and No. 7 Chef Tyler Kord shares a spirited patty melt recipe. Plus: a pastrami sandwich crawl through Boyle Heights with Lara Rabinovitch, and Jonathan Gold stops in for a bite at the Everson Royce Bar. We first ran this show in October but believed it beared repeating.

56 MIN, 52 SEC Jun 10, 2017

Shaking up the USDA, 'The Beef Cookbook' and 'Tartine All Day'

Shaking up the USDA, 'The Beef Cookbook' and 'Tartine All Day' Peggy Lowe explains why Trump’s pick for USDA Secretary is rattling rural America. Dario Cecchini talks future plans for Chianti ramen, and Richard Turner shares cuts from “PRIME: The Beef Cookbook.” Writer Matthew Sedacca looks at the controversy behind liquid smoke. Jonathan Gold tries Chengdu-style dishes, and Elisabeth Prueitt of Tartine fills us in on the latest. Plus, chef Michael Beckman shares a recipe for cactus confit.

56 MIN, 46 SEC Jun 03, 2017

Jonathan Gold dines at Chengdu Impression

Good Food on the Road

Jonathan Gold dines at Chengdu Impression LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold heads east to the San Gabriel Valley for more than just ma la at Chengdu Impression in Arcadia.

3 MIN, 41 SEC Jun 02, 2017

'Dandelion and Quince,' food and crime, 'All About Eggs'

'Dandelion and Quince,' food and crime, 'All About Eggs' Sarah Lohman talks about the murder and historic recipes that form the backbone of her new book, “Ohio 1910,” and Rachel Khong shares highlights from Lucky Peach’s last cookbook, “All About Eggs.” Michelle Mckenzie tells us how to cook oft-forgotten fruits, veggies and herbs, and Jonathan Gold reviews AR Cucina in Culver City. Plus: raspberries at the market and a special guest DJ set from Alton Brown.

56 MIN, 48 SEC May 27, 2017

Jonathan Gold dines at AR Cucina

Good Food on the Road

Jonathan Gold dines at AR Cucina LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold swings by Akasha’s new rustic Italian concept AR Cucina in Culver City.

3 MIN, 44 SEC May 26, 2017

Gangsta gardener, a donut dough-bate, 'The Last Magnificent'

Gangsta gardener, a donut dough-bate, 'The Last Magnificent' Artist and community activist Ron Finley discusses how he’s changing South LA, one garden at a time. Chef Jeremiah Tower talks about starring in “The Last Magnificent,” a new documentary about his role as one of the defining figures in the early days of California cuisine. Plus: Laura Avery stuffs her “Good Food” tote full of green garlic, while Evan and The Sporkful’s Dan Pashman get into a heated dough-bate about donuts.

56 MIN, 46 SEC May 20, 2017

Yucatecan seafood, taters, spring chickens and pie

Yucatecan seafood, taters, spring chickens and pie Jonathan Gold seeks out Yucatecan seafood at Holbox in the Mercado La Paloma. Raghavan Iyer gives us a tutorial on taters from his new book, “Smashed, Mashed, Boiled and Baked — and Fried Too!” Then Laura Avery talks to farmer Meredith Bell and Terra Cotta chef Danny Ye about spatchcocking free-range chickens. Plus: Phoebe Wood shares a recipe for her baked ricotta, orange blossom and date pie.

27 MIN May 13, 2017

Jonathan Gold dines at Holbox

Good Food on the Road

Jonathan Gold dines at Holbox LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold seeks out Yucatecan seafood this week at Holbox in the Mercado La Paloma.

3 MIN, 43 SEC May 12, 2017

The 'Eat Your Veggies' show

The 'Eat Your Veggies' show Chef Jeremy Fox turns vegetables into true expressions of seasonal flavors at Rustic Canyon, Julia Sherman documents artists making salads in “Salad for President,” and Deborah Madison shares meatless meal tips. Then Laura Avery shops for spring veggies at the market while we get a peek at Stacy Michelson’s design for KCRW’s “Good Food” tote bag. Plus: Jonathan Gold digs into the Redneck Platter at Manuela.

56 MIN, 45 SEC May 06, 2017

Jonathan Gold dines at Manuela

Good Food on the Road

Jonathan Gold dines at Manuela LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold enjoys his fill of Southern cooking at Manuela in Downtown LA’s Arts District.

3 MIN, 43 SEC May 05, 2017

The great tasting menu debate, cast-iron skillets, grapeless wine

The great tasting menu debate, cast-iron skillets, grapeless wine Esquire’s Jeff Gordinier weighs in on the pros and cons of tasting menus. Alec Lee of Ava Winery explains the science behind producing wine without a single grape. Food and travel writer Shane Mitchell shares stories from her new book, “Far Afield.” Plus: Jonathan Gold recommends Filipino dishes to try at Irenia, and Charlotte Druckman serves up a cast iron skillet pistachio-cherry danish recipe.

56 MIN, 37 SEC Apr 29, 2017

Jonathan Gold dines at Irenia

Good Food on the Road

Jonathan Gold dines at Irenia LA Times food critic Jonathan Gold heads to Irenia in Santa Ana for the “Pinoy-California” cuisine of chef-owner Ryan Garlitos.

3 MIN, 43 SEC Apr 28, 2017

Cambodians and fried chicken, baby pureés, vegan baking tips

Cambodians and fried chicken, baby pureés, vegan baking tips Frank Shyong explains how Cambodians got into LA’s fried chicken game. Clara Polito shares vegan baking tips from her new book, and Leena Saini says boost the flavor of your baby’s food with spices. Martha Rose Shulman talks up a nifty kitchen gadget that will take your produce for a spin, and Jonathan Gold does lamb barbacoa at Maestro in Pasadena. Plus, a closer look at how bees make honey and wasps pollinate figs.

56 MIN, 38 SEC Apr 22, 2017

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Revisiting showrunner Steven Bochco on his memoir

Revisiting showrunner Steven Bochco on his memoir Steven Bochco, the writer-producer behind record-breaking Emmy winners Hill Street Blues, LA Law and NYPD Blue, fought battles with everyone from out-of-control actors to network censors in his long career. He isn’t afraid to tell those tales in his memoir, Truth Is a Total Defense. This week we revisit the conversation where he shared some of his favorite stories with us.

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51 MIN, 29 SEC May 31, 2017

Claudio Magris: Blameless

Claudio Magris: Blameless In Claudio Magris' Blameless, a museum of the implements of war and destruction is created to inspire peace. But this conversation is not just about war and peace.

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