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    Good Food

    Is the Microwave Era Over?

    Roberto Ferdman is a reporter for Quartz. He recently penned an article on the slow death of the microwave.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Jun 27, 2014 • 1 min read

    Roberto Ferdman is a reporter for Quartz. He recently penned an article on the slow death of the microwave.

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    Alcohol, Caffeine and the Death of the Microwave
    1. 0:0040 Oz To Freedom
    2. 9:05Are Placebo Cocktails Enough to Get a Buzz?
    3. 17:49How Big is Too Big for Artisanal Coffee Chains?
    4. 25:47Jonathan Gold Reviews Faith & Flower
    5. 33:39Market Report
    6. 40:09Death on the Farm
    7. 47:50Is the Microwave Era Over?You’re reading this
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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Laryl Garcia

      Senior Director, Good Food

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      Sarah Rogozen

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      Roberto Ferdman

      Quartz

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    7 of 7
    Alcohol, Caffeine and the Death of the Microwave
    1. 0:0040 Oz To Freedom
    2. 9:05Are Placebo Cocktails Enough to Get a Buzz?
    3. 17:49How Big is Too Big for Artisanal Coffee Chains?
    4. 25:47Jonathan Gold Reviews Faith & Flower
    5. 33:39Market Report
    6. 40:09Death on the Farm
    7. 47:50Is the Microwave Era Over?You’re reading this
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