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Oysters 101; A Food Stylist's Secrets; Eating in Ventura
Why do east coast and west coast oysters taste different? A seafood obsessed chef explains what influences the flavor, texture and size of oysters.
By Evan Kleiman • • 57m ListenWhy do east coast and west coast oysters taste different? Chef David LeFevre explains what influences the flavor, texture and size of oysters. Self-proclaimed "garden nerd' Christy Wilhelmi talks about why every gardener should have his or her soil tested and teacher Stephen Ritz shares his story of educating at-risk students about growing vegetables in the South Bronx. Jonathan Gold enjoys natural wines and oven-roasted clams on the patio at the new AOC and food writer Allison Costa lists the best places to eat and drink when visiting Ventura County. Plus, veteran food stylist Tobi Martin shares her adventures of styling one of the most challenging foods -- pizza. At the market, Laura Avery welcomes berry farmer Robert Poole back to the market and pastry chef Sherry Yard is thrilled with all the early summer fruit.
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7 storiesMarket Report
This week Robert Poole returned to the Santa Monica Farmers' Market with his prized blackberries, young berries and boysenberries. His wife Pat shares her recipe for Strawberry and Boysenberry Pie on the Good Food blog .
Read the story8 minA Pizza Food Styling Expert's Secrets to the Perfect 'Cheese-Pull'
Sometimes known as "The Pizza Queen," Tobi Martin is a food stylist who has worked with clients such as Pizza Hut, Dominos, Boboli and Papa John's. She shares her behind-the-scenes adventures in styling one of the most challenging foods to photograph.
Read the story7 minGardening for Geeks
Christy Wilhelmi is the founder of Garden Nerd and her new book is Gardening for Geeks . She recommends getting your soil tested if you plan to have an edible garden. She suggests Wallace Labs in El Segundo for soil testing.
Read the story8 minGreening the South Bronx
Stephen Ritz is an educator and administrator teaching at-risk kids in the South Bronx. He has an edible wall in his classroom where he teaches his students about sowing seeds and growing healthy food. In a community where success is uncertain, he says it's inspiring for students to see plants grow.
Read the story9 minA New Look for an Old Favorite
Jonathan Gold visits the new location of Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne's beloved restaurant, AOC . The new location, which replaced Il Covo and formerly housed Orso, has arguably the most beautiful patio in Los Angeles.
Read the story7 minEverything You Need to Know about Identifying Oysters
David LeFevre is the chef and owner at Fishing with Dynamite and MB Post in Manhattan Beach. At Fishing with Dynamite he offers an extensive selection of oysters. He explains that while there are seemingly a wide variety of oysters, there are only five species.
Read the story8 minWhere to Eat in Ventura County
Allison Costa is a food writer and the owner of Ventura Food Tours . She offers scheduled tours as well as custom and private tours. Every year she offers an update on the best eats in Ventura County. Her suggestions this year are below.
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