Good Food
Halloween candy, comfort food, spirit-free drinks, vegetarian meals
Good Food celebrates Halloween and the creature comforts that come with fall. Ben Mims explains how to make two of his favorite commercial candy bars at home. Polina Chesnakova has all the ooey, gooey, melty dishes that incorporate hot cheese.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenGood Food celebrates Halloween and the creature comforts that come with fall. Ben Mims explains how to make two of his favorite commercial candy bars at home. Polina Chesnakova has all the ooey, gooey, melty dishes that incorporate hot cheese. Julia Bainbridge mixes up spirit-free cocktails. Meera Sodha dishes on vegan and vegetarian fare. Justin Pichetrungsi of Anajak Thai shares his story for this week’s installment of “In the Weeds.” Finally, a trip to the Santa Monica Farmer’s Market for bean and cheese burritos.
In this episode
6 storiesHomemade Halloween: peanuts, caramel, and chocolate
Home cooks perfected sourdough this spring. With trick or treating off the calendar this Halloween, it’s time to start making candy at home. Using sweet condensed milk, emulate the PayDay candy bar.
Read the story12 minCasting ballots for comfort food
Good Food polled listeners as to what they’ll be eating on election night. Mac and cheese, wine, warm soup, and “my feelings” were a few of the responses. Comfort was the running theme.
Read the story8 minReaching for alcohol-free beverages
If there were ever an excuse to reach for the bottle, it’s 2020. Americans are drinking more than ever, which is not always a good thing, unless you’re a liquor company.
Read the story10 minSoy eggs, avocado kachumbar and chile tofu: new vegetarian dishes
Prior to becoming the Guardian’s vegan columnist, Meera Sodha specialized in Indian cooking. She was also a new mom who ate animal products. The new job was an opportunity to explore different cuisines and develop healthy yet flavorful recipes.
Read the story9 minMaking magic from beans at the farmer’s market
Market correspondent Gillian Ferguson catches up with Michelle Lainez of the Vamanos Truck, which is handing out mini bean and cheese burritos on Election Day for everyone who comes between 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. with their “I Voted” sticker.
Read the story8 minIn the Weeds: What we’re willing to give up for family
Justin Pichetrungsi’s father started Anajak Thai Cuisine in Sherman Oaks in 1981. Pichetrungsi grew up in the restaurant and describes his dad as a hustler in his native Bangkok.
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