Good Food
Paris Market; Food Cravings; Water in West Africa; Chiles
We tour a Parisian food market, unearth a Chinese deli, and experience the newest London food craze. We learn about access to water in West Africa and the meaning behind food cravings. Plus, we spice things up with chiles and mix cocktails at home. Lastly, training opportunities for immigrant farmers in Central California.
By Evan Kleiman • • 1h 0m ListenPastry chef David Lebovitz gives producer Thea Chaloner a tour of a Parisian food market, while Jonathan Gold unearths a Chinese deli and Sydney Thornbury experiences the newest London food craze. Former LA District Attorney and noted photographer Gil Garcetti talks about access to water in West Africa, and Dr. Nan Fuchs discusses food cravings. Sonora Café manager Oscar Cruz spices it up with chiles and Ryan Magarian mixes up cocktails at home. Rebecca Thistlethwaite trains immigrant farmers on how to make it the farming business and Laura Avery finds what’s in season in the Market Report.
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9 storiesThe Market Report
Laura Avery talks with Lou Wine Bar's chef DJ Olsen about a salad he's making with chocolate persimmons. Join them for a $55 prix fixe wine-food paired meal on Monday nights.
Read the story7 minParis Market
The Santa Monica Farmers' Market is the best market in the country for showcasing farmers and produce. It's also one of the busiest. However, outdoor food markets in the US are nothing compared to Paris' vast district markets.
Read the story7 minThe Gold Standard: Earthen
LA Weekly columnist and Pulitzer Prize winning food critic Jonathan Gold brings another restaurant that meets the Gold Standard. This time it's Chinese deli food, which features noodles and dumplings, at Earthen in Hacienda Heights located inside the big 99 Ranch Plaza. Jonathan recommends the scallion pancakes (shape of the pan) fried dumpling.
Read the story7 minWhole Foods Market in London
Whole Foods Market recently opened a store in Kensington, west London. Former Santa Monica resident and now Londoner Sydney Thornbury tells us how shoppers are reacting to the temple of all things foodie. The Barkers Building 63-97 Kensington High Street London W8 5SE Music Break -- Guaqlione - Perez Pardo & His Orchestra
Read the story3 minWater in West Africa
Most villages in West Africa do not have access to clean water. The effects of this are huge and can determine whether young girls ever get a chance to go to school. Former LA District Attorney and now noted photographer Gil Garcetti talks about women, water and wells.
Read the story7 minFood Cravings
Through her own addiction to chocolate and with the assistance of a nutrition expert, Dr. Nan Fuchs discovered the connection between chocolate cravings and a lack of magnesium. This caused her to want to understand the physiological and emotional reasons for food cravings, and her belief that it has nothing to do with willpower.
Read the story6 minChiles
Some people are convinced that chiles have all kinds of powers - that their heat can cure what ails you and even make you lose weight. Whatever the real answer is, they sure taste good and can enhance a dish's flavor.
Read the story6 minMaking Cocktails at Home
Mixologist Ryan Magarian gives us a primer on making cocktails at home. To truly appreciate the art of the cocktail one must approach it with the intention of experiencing the flavors. He uses savory ingredients and loves making unusual combinations.
Read the story7 minAgriculture and Land-Based Training Association
Agriculture and Land-Based Training Association's Program Director Rebecca Thistlethwaite trains immigrant farmers in Salinas, California on how to make it the farming business. She talks about some of the difficulties facing small farmers and the advantages of keeping small farms operational.
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