Good Food
The Best of 'Good Food,' 2015 Edition
We revisit our favorite segments of the year, from eating ice cream in Mogadishu to the unlikely history of edible underwear. Plus, Jonathan Gold shares his favorite dishes of 2015.
By Evan Kleiman • • 57m ListenWe revisit our favorite segments of the year, from eating ice cream in Mogadishu to the unlikely history of edible underwear. Plus, Jonathan Gold shares his favorite dishes of 2015.
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6 storiesJonathan Gold's Top Ten Dishes of 2015
From foie gras funnel cake to clam and lardo tacos, Jonathan Gold shares his favorite dishes of 2015. Find a complete list with all ten of his favorites on the Good Food blog . Music: "24" by E1SBAR
Read the story8 minDario Cecchini, the Most Famous Butcher in the World
Dario Cecchini is an eighth generation butcher. He lives and works in Panzano, a small town in Tuscany where he runs the local butcher shop, Antica Macelleria Cecchini. He reflects upon his decision to enter the family business and the importance of respecting the animals that enter his shop.
Read the story9 minRoads & Kingdoms: From Breakfast in Iran to Adjika in Abkhazia
Nathan Thornburgh is co-founder and publisher of the award-winning online journal Roads & Kingdoms . Music: "Du Jour" by E1SBAR
Read the story8 minThe Fight to Save Mexico's Heirloom Corn
After a federal court lifted a two-year-old ban that had previously prevented biotech companies from planting genetically modified corn in Mexico, a coalition of chefs who call themselves Colectivo Mexicano de Cocina have organized to preserve the country's sixty native varieties of corn.
Read the story9 minAmerica, Your Food Is So Gay
John Birdsall won a James Beard Award for his Lucky Peach article, " America, Your Food Is So Gay ." He chronicles how three gay men - James Beard, Richard Olney and Craig Claiborne - were instrumental in crafting America's modern food culture. Music: "Oooh" by De La Soul
Read the story10 minAn Unofficial History of Edible Underwear
Writer Gideon Brower uncovers the quirky origin story of “ Candypants ,” the original edible underwear. The evolution of edible briefs involves cutting-edge food science, disco, Tokyo Rose and a suitcase stuffed with cash.
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