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    Good Food

    The Secret Life of Lobsters; Finger Limes; Perfect Potato Chips

    The secret life of lobsters is filled with soap opera worthy tales of sex and violence. Jonathan Gold finds his platonic ideal of a potato chip.

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    By Evan Kleiman • Sep 8, 2012 • 1h 0m Listen

    Author Trevor Corson draws us into the fascinating world of lobsters unveiling sex, violence and romance underwater, and food scholar Andrew F. Smith walks us through the history of American tuna. Chef Michael Cimarusti discusses the challenge of sourcing wild seafood and the thrill of catching your own dinner. Independent producer Whitney Henry-Lester captures the inspiring story of pie baker Teeny Lamothe. Jonathan Gold declares he's found his platonic ideal of a potato chip, and beloved TV personality and chef Sara Moulton gives us a rundown in how to shop efficiently at the farmers’ market. Plus, Chuck Kallal offers tips on cooking fresh garbanzo beans, and Megan Shanley recommends garnishing your next seafood dinner with some finger lime citrus caviar.

    Banner image courtesy of Whitney Henry-Lester

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      Evan Kleiman

      host 'Good Food'

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      Gillian Ferguson

      Supervising Producer, Good Food

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      Senior Director, Good Food

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