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    Good Food

    Market Report

    Laura Avery talks to Matt Poley of Heirloom LA about summer shelling beans. Poley likes using beans because they taste good, but they also nourish the soil - a win win for farmers and eaters.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Aug 22, 2014 • 1 min read

    Laura Avery talks to Matt Poley of Heirloom LA about summer shelling beans. Poley likes using beans because they taste good, but they also nourish the soil - a win win for farmers and eaters.

    Arturo Reyes is farmer Phil McGrath’s right hand man. He gives us a rundown of the shelling beans they offer from Tongue of Fire to Christmas Limas. Look for fresh shelling beans at your local market.

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    1. 0:00LA Wins Big in Bon Appetit’s List of Best Restaurants in America
    2. 8:25The Best of LA Food, from Russian Delis to Slippery Shrimp
    3. 18:51Pizza Box Design
    4. 27:40The Secret World of Pollinators
    5. 36:44The New Face of Hunger in America
    6. 45:04Market ReportYou’re reading this
    7. 51:59Jonathan Gold Reviews Attari Sandwich Shop
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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

      Associate Producer, Good Food

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      Laura Avery

      Santa Monica Farmers' Market

      CultureFood & Drink

    The full episode

    6 of 7
    The Best Restaurants in America, Pizza Box Design, The Secret World of Bees
    1. 0:00LA Wins Big in Bon Appetit’s List of Best Restaurants in America
    2. 8:25The Best of LA Food, from Russian Delis to Slippery Shrimp
    3. 18:51Pizza Box Design
    4. 27:40The Secret World of Pollinators
    5. 36:44The New Face of Hunger in America
    6. 45:04Market ReportYou’re reading this
    7. 51:59Jonathan Gold Reviews Attari Sandwich Shop
    Back to Good Food