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Padma Lakshmi; Bye-Bye Bananas?; Barbecue Diplomacy; Tofu

We examine the banana's possible extinction, engage in some North Korean barbecue diplomacy and make tangy, tart, hot and sweet dishes. We learn how to cook vegetarian and silken tofu, and sample gourmet eating and the American food revolution. Plus, we trace the globe-trotting journeys of food.

By Evan Kleiman • Jan 5, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

While writer Rebecca Mead serves up North Korean barbecue diplomacy, journalist Dan Koeppel examines the possible extinction of the banana and Padma Lakshmi prepares some tangy and tart dishes. Chef Eric Gower cooks silken tofu, Mark Bittman cooks everything vegetarian and David Kamp explores our fascination with celebrities and exotic foods . Writer Sarah Murray follows the journey of food from farm to fork, and Laura Avery has a fresh Market Report.

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host 'Good Food'
Bob Carlson
host and producer, 'UnFictional'
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Jennifer Ferro, President, KCRW, Los Angeles
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Padma Lakshmi; Bye-Bye Bananas?; Barbecue Diplomacy; Tofu

We examine the banana's possible extinction, engage in some North Korean barbecue diplomacy and make tangy, tart, hot and sweet dishes. We learn how to cook vegetarian and silken tofu, and sample gourmet eating and the American food revolution. Plus, we trace the globe-trotting journeys of food.

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Padma Lakshmi; Bye-Bye Bananas?; Barbecue Diplomacy; Tofu

We examine the banana's possible extinction, engage in some North Korean barbecue diplomacy and make tangy, tart, hot and sweet dishes. We learn how to cook vegetarian and silken tofu, and sample gourmet eating and the American food revolution. Plus, we trace the globe-trotting journeys of food.

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