Good Food
Holiday tamales, a tuber revival, fighting food waste
For some Angelenos, there’s no greater gift during the holidays than a steaming hot tamale. We’re also looking at some fascinating developments in the produce world, including the comeback of an ancient spud.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenFor some Angelenos, there’s no greater gift during the holidays than a steaming hot tamale. We’re also looking at some fascinating developments in the produce world, including the comeback of an ancient spud. Plus: an organization fighting food waste and hunger at the same time.
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6 storiesFor many Angelenos, tamales represent the holidays
One of the best parts of the holidays is the exchange of gifts with loved ones. And it’s especially joyful when that gift is a steaming hot homemade tamale, wrapped in a corn husk or banana leaf. Bill Esparza is a journalist known in L.A.
Read the story6 minPaying homage to LA’s mole goddess
LA Times restaurant critic Patricia Escarcega recently reviewed La Diosa de Los Moles in Paramount.
Read the story7 minAn ancient tuber makes a comeback
Humans have cultivated potatoes for centuries, but the comeback of one of the world’s oldest varieties has been causing a stir. Journalist Sara Ventiera reported on the Four Corners potato for the online magazine Heated .
Read the story11 minFor California lemons, the future is seedless
If you’ve ever made a lemon pie, you might be familiar with the tedious task of picking out seeds from clingy acidic pulp. David Karp is a pomologist, or an expert on fruit.
Read the story9 minFighting food waste and hunger at the same time
Food Forward is a Los Angeles-based non-profit fighting the dual epidemic of food waste and hunger. Rick Nahmias started Food Forward a decade ago when he stumbled over some fallen fruit in his own neighborhood.
Read the story17 minPersimmons fans: Your time has come
Persimmon fever has arrived at the Santa Monica Farmers Market!
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