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Good Food

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Baking
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Food
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Evan Kleiman is your guide to the best cooking and eating

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes364Founded21 years ago
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This week on Good Food:

* Sultans, street food, and pickles — Özlem Warren brings the diverse flavors of Istanbul to the home kitchen.

* Sloane Crosley explains misophonia, a neurophysiological disorder characterized by a severe aversion to so... more

This week on Good Food:

* Paul Greenberg goes fishing among deep sea oil rigs and explains how the forces that built these unlikely oceanside ecosystems are now causing their downfall.

* For 65 years, Fisherman's Outlet has remained mostly unc... more

This week on Good Food:

* Journalist Frank Shyong dines at sacred spaces that happen to have world-class eats.

Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack.

This week on Good Food: 

* Kelly Dobkin beats the heat with her rundown of LA’s best frozen yogurt stops.

* Julia Child Fellow Janek Schaller reports on agrivoltaics, which fuse old school farming with solar power to offset utility bills and p... more

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Recent Guests

Frank Shyong
Journalist; writer of a three-part Substack series on temple cuisine in LA suburbs
Los Angeles Times (former), Substack Lunchbox
Episode: LA's Hidden Temple Cuisine
Kelly Dobkin
Food writer and reporter
Freelance/Media
Episode: Riding the frozen yogurt wave
Nokx Majozi
South African cookbook author and chef known for pie and regional dishes
Self; Rosewood Hotel pie room influence (London)
Episode: Better understanding the food of South Africa through its diverse communities
Boyce Upholt
Journalist reporting on South African diaspora and agriculture in the Mississippi Delta
Fern, The Food and Environmental Reporting Network; The New Yorker
Episode: Better understanding the food of South Africa through its diverse communities
Cathy Park
Senior Staff Writer for The Infatuation in Los Angeles
The Infatuation
Episode: Where to find the best banchan in LA
Marion Nestlé
Author, nutrition and food policy expert, public health advocate
New York University (implied by role)
Episode: As cyclospora cases march forward, two experts parse the implications on leafy greens
Emiko Davies
Writer and cookbook author, The Japanese Pantry
Author, The Japanese Pantry
Episode: Successful Japanese home cooking begins with the pantry
Tadashi Ono
Chef, author
Chef at Tadashi Ono & Harris Salat collaboration
Episode: Successful Japanese home cooking begins with the pantry
Harris Salat
Food writer, co-author
Co-author of Japanese Comfort Cooking
Episode: Successful Japanese home cooking begins with the pantry

Host

Evan Kleiman
Host of the primary program focused on cooking, eating, and food culture; known for deep-dive interviews and book-facing conversations.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.4k ratings
  • Why two installments?

    I’ve always enjoyed this but they changed it to twice a week which is too much even though the duration has been cut in half. I have too many other podcasts that I need to listen to and now I end up putting this one on the back burner, no pun intended.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    GJ-Nick
    United States2 months ago
  • A total fan

    Good food is one of the few podcasts i can listen to in these dark times. Evans show is always the best of radio. Comes from many directions and covers areas of interest that i may not have been aware of.

    I love evans voice and appreciate her warm approach with guests. Love her choice of guests and the books she exposes us to. We are so lucky to have this quality of radio available to us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    herkie!
    United States5 months ago
  • Cancel the host?

    Can’t believe the host, Evan, was recently promoting a total predator, Rene Redzepi, when the info about his misbehavior has been out there for many years! While pretending to be ‘woke’ this Karen is complicit in his crimes by promoting him and should be cancelled immediately unless she demonstrates true contrition by giving her hosting job to a person of color immediatelly who doesn’t share in her white priviledge! ! Otherwise she is just performatively woke and should be cancelled immediately!... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Stopthefraud
    United States5 months ago
  • Vegetable Gardens

    In late 1958 my parents bought their first home in a block and half subdivision built on a former walnut orchard. My dad landscaped everything with his brother and the priority and money went into the front yard (the lawn was dichondra!) but the backyard was a giant vegetable garden... we even had rows of corn. We missed it so much in the early '60s when they ripped it out and landscaped with grass.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    celtcwrtr
    United States5 months ago
  • Redzepi

    Never ever mention him or have him on the show.

    May he go away and join Batalie and the rest.

    And Evan, before you worship any chef or anyone do the research.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    JNLCIA
    United States5 months ago

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Some listeners express strong opinions about politics entering discussions, while others appreciate the thoughtful handling of sensitive topics.
Listeners praise the show's breadth and host interviewing skill, noting the mix of history, culture, and practical food knowledge.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

LA's Hidden Temple Cuisine
Q: What challenges did these temples face with local regulations and zoning?
Regulatory friction occurred as cities viewed temple food markets as revenue opportunities, leading to conflicts over permits and use classifications; communities and temples negotiated to maintain cultural presence while addressing urban planning concerns.
LA's Hidden Temple Cuisine
Q: What kinds of foods are served and how does that tie into spiritual practice?
Food is narratively tied to merit and spirituality: Thai temple offerings include vegetarian meals for monks, while temple fundraisers feature non-vegetarian dishes sold by volunteers; the concept of sattvic food at BAPS explains how dietary choices relate to spiritual focus and clarity.
LA's Hidden Temple Cuisine
Q: Can you give us an idea of the scale of these temples and the number of adherents?
Frank explains that several large temples exist in the area, including a mix of Buddhist and non-Buddhist temples like Shilai Temple, Wat Phra Ta Doi Su Teep, the Sri Swaminarayan Mandir, and a Sikh Gurdwara, with the San Gabriel Valley hosting both large parcels and smaller storefront temples.
Native chef Nephi Craig cooks his way back from addiction
Q: How does indigenous knowledge influence your current culinary approach and your work with indigenous foodways today?
Craig discusses using ancestral memory, language, ceremonies, and community-centric practices to guide modern cooking, emphasizing humility, gratitude, and food as a teacher rather than a display of luxury.
Native chef Nephi Craig cooks his way back from addiction
Q: At what point did cooking become more than a job and begin functioning as part of your recovery?
He explains that professional loss, particularly the Phoenix Phoenician setback, catalyzed a shift where cooking became a personal act of recovery, a path beyond career status that connected with his broader work in decolonization and cultural restoration.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Good Food

What is Good Food about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on food, culture, and how global cuisines intersect with society, policy, and everyday life. Guests range from journalists and cookbook authors to chefs and researchers, bringing deep dives into regional traditions (Latin American, Asian, African, and Mediterranean) as well as broader topics like food politics, migration, and the sociology of eating. Across episodes, interviews emphasize storytelling, archival context, and practical insights for cooks, restaurateurs, and food-minded listeners. A notable strength is its ability to blend culinary history with contemporary issues, offering rich, cross-disciplinary perspectives for curious, cultured audiences. The program is likely to appeal to professionals in food media, acad... more

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1. Frank Shyong
2. Kelly Dobkin
3. Nokx Majozi
4. Boyce Upholt
5. Cathy Park
6. Marion Nestlé
7. Emiko Davies
8. Tadashi Ono

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