Best of Good Food: Five-Second Rule; Padma Lakshmi; Canning
This week, we serve up some of Evan Kleimans favorite leftovers. Well revisit bold flavors with Padma Lakshmi, learn about the history of the toothpick and test the 5-second rule. Well also hear from a man who spent a year living biblically, literally. Plus, we get into canning.
Chestnuts; Casseroles; Asian Condiments; Cost-conscious Shoppers
We learn how the economic crisis is affecting the grocery industry; must-have Asian condiments; and sample chewy chestnuts. We whip up homemade dairy products; Octavio Becerra makes magic with food and fine; and Piero Selvaggio dishes up delicious prosciutto. Plus, we go crazy for casseroles and get a fresh Market Report with Evan Kleiman.
Oyster Shucker; Life of a Swordfish; Jacques Ppin; Pet Food
Discover a culinary school that teaches how to harvest an animal into meat and learn about the life of a swordfish. Get tips on holiday baking, meet an oyster-shucking champ and cook fast-food at home with Jacques Ppin. Plus, find out what Jonathan Gold ate while in Korea, what the pet food recall means for human consumption and get a fresh Market Report with Evan Kleiman.
Thanksgiving; Meatless Feasting; Hunger Challenge; Eat, Memory
Celebrate Thanksgiving with chef Mark Peel of Campanile and the Brass Sisters. Learn how to enjoy the holiday without eating meat, meet a woman who lets her kids decide what to be thankful for, and eat spiced chocolate cake with pastry chef David Lebovitz. Plus, find out how to fight hunger by taking a unique challenge, enjoy stories of food and memory from the New York Times magazine and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Thanksgiving; Meatless Feasting; Hunger Challenge; Eat, Memory
Celebrate Thanksgiving with chef Mark Peel of Campanile and the Brass Sisters. Learn how to enjoy the holiday without eating meat, meet a woman who lets her kids decide what to be thankful for, and eat spiced chocolate cake with pastry chef David Lebovitz. Plus, find out how to fight hunger by taking a unique challenge, enjoy stories of food and memory from the New York Times magazine and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Oyster Shucker; Life of a Swordfish; Jacques Ppin; Pet Food
Discover a culinary school that teaches how to harvest an animal into meat and learn about the life of a swordfish. Get tips on holiday baking, meet an oyster-shucking champ and cook fast-food at home with Jacques Ppin. Plus, find out what Jonathan Gold ate while in Korea, what the pet food recall means for human consumption and get a fresh Market Report with Evan Kleiman.
Chestnuts; Casseroles; Asian Condiments; Cost-conscious Shoppers
We learn how the economic crisis is affecting the grocery industry; must-have Asian condiments; and sample chewy chestnuts. We whip up homemade dairy products; Octavio Becerra makes magic with food and fine; and Piero Selvaggio dishes up delicious prosciutto. Plus, we go crazy for casseroles and get a fresh Market Report with Evan Kleiman.
Day of the Dead; Eating With Your Fingers; Iceberg Harvesters
Join Evan Kleiman as she celebrates the Day of the Dead and learns the etiquette on utensil-less eating. Find out about a food product that can provide essential nutrition to starving children. Discover how prison gave one man a career and learn how to go to cooking school without ever leaving home. Find out about iceberg harvesters, Thanksgiving recipes and the human side of the American beef industry. Plus, get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Halloween History; Melamine; Vampire Tales; Digesting Fear
We trace the origins of Halloween, sample strange sausages and hear about one man's obsession with blood-drinking vampires. Learn how melamine entered the food supply, fear's impact on digestion and get the low-down on stinky cheese. Plus, an edible plant tour of Central Park and a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Faux Wine Award; Ode to Breakfast; Cocktail History; Vegan Soup
Discover Americas handcrafted cheeses, get buzzed on Sichuan cuisine and meet a wine critic who exposed a coveted wine award as a sham. Get tipsy with cocktail history, celebrate breakfast from around the globe and savor a delicious Fall vegan soup. Plus, learn how an outsider found her place in New Orleans through gumbo and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Tarahumara Nutrition; Argentine Ants; Royal Meals; Pollinators Plunge
Meet a chef who cooked meals fit for a king and queen. Learn about Argentine ants invading your kitchen and Mexico's Tarahumara Indians secret to a long, healthy life. Visit a restaurant for the "dude" set, find out about wine maker Didier Dagueneau's legacy and learn about the decline of pollinators and its effect on global agriculture. Plus, discover some catchy tunes about food safety and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Vertical Farming; Stealth Vegetarianism; Breadfruit; Duck Love
Learn about the breadfruit as a solution to hunger, the concept of vertical farming and the best hot dog spot in South Los Angeles. Drink from glassware that enhances wine, meet a woman who saves a duck from the wild and find out about vegetarian restaurants that dont advertise they are meatless. Plus, hear about the dying fish trade in Gloucester, Massachusetts and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Best Burgers in Paris; Ramadan Fasting and Feasting; Kombucha
We get tasty ideas for using leftover wine, find out about kombucha tea and drink caffeinated alcohol. We celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, go on a Hawaiian food tour and discover the best burgers in Paris. Plus, we learn how to raise backyard chickens and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Cuisines of the Axis of Evil; Mushrooms Clean Up Pollution
We learn of mushrooms power to clean up pollution, discover why soy is Americas most processed food and dish up foods from the Axis of Evil. We uncover tasty food euphemisms and find out about the movement for ethical standards in Kosher certification. We dig up the cheapest meal deal in Orange County, celebrate cooking with fat and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Nutraloaf; Fallen Fruit; Clementine Paddleford Tribute
We find out if its legal to serve nutraloaf and learn the effects of prohibition and fast food bans. We harvest and eat public fruit, sample the puffy taco and pay tribute to long-forgotten food writer, Clementine Paddleford. Plus, we learn how to make household cleaning products from food items, discover tips for creating a sustainable kitchen and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Hunting Caribou; Going Trans Fat-Free; Hungry for Paris
We experience hunting caribou, get tips about urban farming and sample Chinese Xinjiang barbecue. We learn about fast food going trans fat-free, eat well in Paris and cook tasty pasta dishes. Plus, we retrace the Works Progress Administrations controversial American food heritage project and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Waiter Rant; The Ripper; Drinking Tap Water; Speakeasies
We discover Beijings popular street foods and relish Fabs the Ripper hot dog. We search the world for the perfect dinner, get lessons on how to annoy a waiter and learn about the speakeasys comeback. Plus, we drink tap water, celebrate the wines of Californias Central Coast and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Swimming and Food; Eating in Space; Unexpected Grilling
Learn about what to eat while swimming, the challenges of preparing space food and the miracle fruit. Sample tasty paletas in Orange County, get unusual grilling ideas and savor delicious Haitian cuisine. Plus, meet a man who turns animal droppings into paper and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Mexican Cocktails; Ice Cream Round-Up; Flatbreads and Flavors
We serve up refreshing Mexican cocktails, round-up some of the best ice cream in Los Angeles and taste flavorful flatbreads from around the world. Plus, we get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Chicago-style Hot Dogs; Affordable Wines; Kitchen Knives
We round up Chicago-style hot dogs, sip affordable wines and learn how to select and maintain kitchen knives. Plus, we get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Food Allergies; Cupcake Fetish; The Village Kitchen; Natural Wines
We learn about the link between food allergies and intestinal worms. We eat our way across the Pacific Crest Trail, indulge in a cupcake fetish and find out how producer Bob Carlson’s chicken curry turned out. Plus, we learn about an innovative culinary program that employs the homeless, make the case for natural wines and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Food Survival Techniques; Eating Insects; Things Cooks Love
Discover what cooks love, cook up veggies with bad reps and learn how eating bugs can solve the meat-consumption problem. Meet a chef who raises poussin, get food tips for surviving in the wilderness and learn how Southern iced tea became popular in restaurants across America. Plus, hear about White Lily flour and get a fresh Market Report.
Compassionate Carnivore; Gluten-Free; Dinner for 12 Strangers
We learn how to be a compassionate carnivore, celebrate the Gilroy Garlic Festival and make ice cream out of the season’s best. We go to Dodger Stadium for all-you-can-eat, have dinner with 12 strangers and learn about the gluten-free diet. Plus, we dish up Korean budae jjigae and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
All-Night Diner in Mallorca; Ice Cream; Cavity-Fighting Chocolate
We visit an all-night American diner in Mallorca, Spain; learn how Michoacan, Mexico made its mark with ice cream and how chocolate can fight cavities. We look at why certain populations avoid getting certain diseases, taste New Zealand’s indigenous ingredients and round up the best ice cream. Plus, we nibble on dim sum and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
11 Commandments for Grilling; Hats of Meat; Last Suppers
Goat Cheese Chocolate; Nicotine Ice Cream; Mother’s Milk Bank
We get to know Alain Giraud’s Anisette Brasserie, sample goat cheese chocolate and nicotine ice cream. We learn about Mother’s Milk Bank, Russian River Brewing Co and French dining etiquette. Plus, we cook up offal and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Bottled Water; Honeybees Update; Mt. Everest Bakery; Kugel-Off
We sample spicy Thai food, attend a kugel-off competition and discover a bakery on Mt. Everest. We find out how bottled water became a phenomenon, learn about fat camp and get an update on the honeybee crisis. Plus, we find out which seafood is in season and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Father’s Day Grilling and Brew; Cooking Curry; Alaskan Catch
We celebrate Father’s Day by getting Evan Kleiman’s fifth cooking lesson with producer Bob Carlson, drink our first beer with dad and grill a tasty vegan dish. We learn how to make Thai curry, experience an Alaskan king crab catch and create savory summer vegetable dishes. Plus, we travel around the world in search of the best barbecue, make bubble gum at home and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
Art of Mexican Cooking; Champagne Prices Climb; Sourtoe Cocktail
We get tasty ideas for eating succulent spot prawns, cook authentic Mexican food, and drink a “sourtoe” cocktail. We decant bubbly wines, create delicious weeknight meals and discover some baking secrets. We eat comfort food and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.
A Fly in Your Soup; No Taste Buds; Sardines and Anchovies
We learn how to be a seafood "bottomfeeder;" savor sardine and anchovy dishes by chef Michael Cimarusti; and learn about a high-end chef’s inability to taste. We have tips on how to deal with a fly in your soup; learn about creating dishes from a backyard kitchen garden; and explore Paris’ food scene. Plus, we learn about the state of the union in food and get a fresh Market Report with Laura Avery.