Good Food
Jell-O and feminism, ‘Losing Earth,’ vertical farming
A new book examines the intersection of American feminism and Jell-O. This Labor Day, throw some desserts on the grill. Nathaniel Rich dives into the consequences of ignoring climate change warnings.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenHow does grilling your desserts change their flavor profiles? Photo credit: Katie Bell.
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7 stories‘Jell-O Girls’
In the early 20th Century, Jell-O was marketed as a product of convenience for American housewives, a strategy that ensured the brand’s success for generations. But the dessert’s history and the family behind it are riddled with trauma and tragedy.
Read the story11 minTortilla Tournament reaches the ‘Suave 16’
The brackets are heating up! This week the 64 tortilla makers in our Great Tortilla Tournament were whittled down to the “ Suave 16 .” Gustavo Arellano drops by Good Food with some smart analysis on the matchups so far.
Read the story5 minGrilling your desserts
For many, Labor Day means gathering around a barbecue and grilling up classics like burgers, hot dogs, and corn.
Read the story9 minLosing earth to climate change
The history of the global community’s response to climate change is one of missed opportunities and ignored warnings.
Read the story11 minVertical farming
The future of farming has all the trappings of a sci-fi flick: automation, mega-warehouses and artificial light.
Read the story8 minMarket Report: Beans
Laura Avery’s learning about creative uses of black-eyed peas from LA Times Test Kitchen director Noelle Carter , who’s cooking at the LA Times Taste food festival over Labor Day weekend.
Read the story8 minJonathan Gold on Nha Trang
Jonathan Gold’s love of San Gabriel noodle shops was well documented by the volume of his reviews canvassing the area—so much that he would get reader complaints.
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