This Week on Good Food: Beer and Bacon Caramel Corn; Bobotie Pie; Summer Wines

Chef Marcus Samuelsson discusses Bobotie Pie, a popular South African pie filled with lamb and spices. Then cookbook author, blogger and pastry chef David Lebovitzguides Evan through her fear of meringue. Jonathan Goldgushes over the Bacon and Beer Caramel Corn at Next Door by Josie and sommelier Stacie Hunt (Du Vin Wine & Spirits and Splash Productions) selects three fabulous wines for summer drinking. Plus, find out what to do with figs from pastry chef Robert Wemischner and Alvaro Bautista is back at the Santa Monica Farmers Market with his fresh dates.

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