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Relief work, cooking at home
As we navigate this temporary but new normal of being relegated to our homes, we get suggestions for recipes and healthy kitchen projects.
By Evan Kleiman • • 56m ListenAs we navigate this temporary but new normal of being relegated to our homes, we get suggestions for recipes and healthy kitchen projects. Plus, heroes are on the frontlines of this global pandemic, from humanitarian/chef José Andrés to grocery store employees who keep the shelves stocked.
In this episode
6 storiesSourdough starters and baking your own bread
As our lives are forcibly simplified, the straightforwardness of flour and water is more comforting than ever. Clémence Gossett of The Gourmandise School in Santa Monica instructs us on baking bread at home and getting a sourdough mother started.
Read the story13 minBest cookbooks to get you inspired at home
Nestled into a tiny corner of Far East Plaza in Los Angeles’ Chinatown, the city’s only cookbook store is a mecca for the culinary industry. Former chef Ken Concepcion owns Now Serving with his wife.
Read the story7 minJosé Andrés feeds America during coronavirus pandemic
Be it a hurricane or wildfire, you’ll find chef José Andrés there. Unlike most people, the Nobel Peace Prize nominee runs toward catastrophe.
Read the story9 minHow to make yogurt at home, keep your veggies fresher for longer
When food writer and recipe developer Nik Sharma couldn’t find yogurt at the store last week, he decided to make his own. Sharma walks us through the science of yogurt production. He also gives tips on prolonging the life of produce.
Read the story11 minGrocery workers earn more respect in the midst of coronavirus crisis
As panic buying of pantry staples and toilet paper swept across America, supermarket shelves emptied, and grocery store employees demanded more respect. Workers are calling for hazard and sick pay, and increased protections.
Read the story6 minProduce box delivered to your door? How to make the most of it
With restaurants closed, wholesale orders are down for farmers. Market correspondent Gillian Ferguson joins Evan Kleiman to discuss the pivot to produce boxes, community supported agriculture (CSA), and grocery deliveries.
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