Good Food
Pie Fight of the Century, the Vegetable Shaman, Cold Noodles for Hot Days
New York Times journalist Dan Barry resurrects the greatest pie fight in cinematic history, and chef Steven Satterfield teaches us how to use the whole vegetable, from root to leaf. Plus, we beat the summertime heat with Jonathan Gold as he takes us on a cold noodle roundup of Los Angeles.
By Evan Kleiman • • 57m ListenPhoto: John Kernick
In this episode
7 storiesThe Greatest Pie Fight in Cinematic History
New York Times journalist Dan Barry wrote an article on cinema's most epic pie fight - Laurel and Hardy's The Battle of the Century. Music: “Las Gima Polka” by Robert Crumb
Read the story9 minKitchens of the Great Midwest
When J Ryan Stradal set out to write his first novel, Kitchens of the Great Midwest , he intended to write a family book. But through the novel's fictional characters he opens the door to his own culinary upbringing and introduces readers to Midwestern staples like Scandinavian lutefisk. Music: "Big Dream" by Theme Park
Read the story8 minAmelia Saltsman: The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen
Cookbook author Amelia Saltsman 's new book, The Seasonal Jewish Kitchen , traces the thread of Jewish cuisine from its ancient roots to contemporary discussions on seasonality and sustainability. She includes 150 recipes that offer her contemporary takes on the Jewish classics.
Read the story8 minMarket Report
Laura Avery is the market manager at the Santa Monica Farmers' Market . This week she talks with Luis Jaime of JF Organic Farms about his red okra and green okra. The red okra will lose its color if cooked, but will become a darker red if quickly blanched.
Read the story6 min'The Vegetable Shaman'
Steven Satterfield is the executive chef at Miller Union in Atlanta. He was once dubbed the “Vegetable Shaman” by New York Times writer Sam Sifton. His cookbook, Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks through the Seasons , celebrates getting the most out of every part of the vegetable.
Read the story9 minJonathan Gold's Cold Noodle Roundup
Jonathan Gold is the Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer for the LA Times. While the Southland suffers through a heatwave, he shares some of his favorite cold noodle dishes in Los Angeles.
Read the story5 minIntroducing Eco Hip Hop
Together, DJ Cavem and Alkemia Earth are food justice educators. They use hip hop to teach kids of all ages about fresh fruits and vegetables. Find out more about their food justice initiatives from the couple's Tedx Manhattan Talk . Music: "Gz Up Hoes Down" by DJ Cavem and "Two Hours" by Theme Park
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