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Good Food

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Evan Kleiman is your guide to the best cooking and eating

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This week on Good Food:

* Marion Nestle and Lisa Sutherland argue that if you want to understand the American food industry, start in the cereal aisle.

* In preparation for the High Holidays, Leah Koenig explores 2,000 years of Jewish baking. more

This week on Good Food:

* From bossam and brats to carne asada and miso black cod, Noah Galuten commands the grill.

* TikTok darling Claire Dinhut has a thing for condiments and finds creative ways to use them.

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This week on Good Food:

* Food preservation evangelist Kevin West puts his home garden to work in the kitchen.

* With the sale of Andy’s Orchard, we revisit Tyler Boudreaux's report on the history of the Black Republican cherry.

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This week on Good Food:

* Chef Pim Techamuanvivit breaks down traditional techniques to create simple Thai dishes.

* Farmer Jason Chang explains how his purple corn comes to farmers markets while chef Giles Clark turns it into tagliatelle.

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Marion Nestle
Public Health MVP and author
New York University (nutritionist/author)
Episode: The 'Sugar Coated' Politics of Breakfast Cereal
Lisa Sutherland
Interim President at Jacksonville University; former VP of Nutrition at Kellogg
Jacksonville University
Episode: The 'Sugar Coated' Politics of Breakfast Cereal
Pim Techamuanvivit
Chef and author of Cooking Thai
Kin Khao, Nari, Nam (Thailand)
Episode: Liberating Thai Cuisine from the Tyranny of Peanut Sauce
Douglas Bullock
One of three Bullock brothers who built Bullock's permaculture homestead on Orcas Island
Bullock's Permaculture Homestead
Episode: Putting the "Cult" in Permaculture
Felicity Spector
Author of Bread and War, a Ukrainian story of food bravery and hope
Author
Episode: Putting the "Cult" in Permaculture
Özlem Warren
Author, Istanbul book author and culinary guide
Author of Istanbul, Delicious Recipes from the Heart of the City
Episode: Istanbul, One Bite at a Time
Sloane Crosley
Writer and columnist
New Yorker piece on misophonia
Episode: Istanbul, One Bite at a Time
Paul Greenberg
James Beard Award–winning author and writer
Texas Highways article subject, author of Four Fish and American Catch
Episode: The High-Stakes World of Deep-Sea Oil Rig Fishing
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

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
  • All episodes

    I love this show. Evan is the replacement for Lynne Rosetto Kasper. She talks about food the same way Lynne use to, in a way that makes my mouth water. She also discuses serious food issues that give me pause and make me want to change my way of food consumption.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spending less at WF
    United States18 days ago
  • love this show, but rethink the split

    I feel the show suffers from being split up into two episodes, don’t see the reason for it, and I’m missing the market report every week, still it’s a meaningful part of the Los Angles cultural life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sad about Claire
    United States21 days ago
  • Bring back long episodes!

    This was my favorite podcast to put on when I needed the extra oomph to drive an hour but now they are in 25-35 minute segments? Not the full show? Why?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    mvh 1234
    United Statesa month ago
  • 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 States3 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

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Listeners praise the show's breadth and host interviewing skill, noting the mix of history, culture, and practical food knowledge.

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#126
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Apple Podcasts
#249
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Grill, Baby, Grill
Q: What's your favorite way to eat grilled fish and what tricks make it easy and tasty for home cooks?
Noah shares a simple za'atar blackened mahi mahi pita, using a thin layer of mayo to create a nonstick surface and help seasonings adhere, delivering bright, refreshing flavor with minimal effort.
Grill, Baby, Grill
Q: How do you balance technique and speed when making a burger to get crust, flavor, and juiciness without overcooking?
He recommends a hot, direct-sear approach with a smaller patty for ultra-rapid crust, followed by finishing touches like cheese and a crust-first strategy to prevent a dry patty.
Grill, Baby, Grill
Q: What factors do you consider when purchasing a grill, given the abundance of gas and charcoal options today?
Noah emphasizes evaluating weeknight usability versus weekend project grilling, preferring a gas grill for quick high heat and a separate charcoal setup for deeper smoke flavor and versatility.
From Soil to Skillet, Make Your Garden Earn Its Keep
Q: Can you kind of talk us down off the ledge if we're just beginning?
It's a practice, not a rigid, rule-based system. Start small, accept a learning curve, and gradually gain confidence, for example by growing a few pots of herbs and tending them a little each day.
LA's Best Vegetarian Sushi
Q: Sora Tamaki Bar specializes in hand rolls, and I understand they offer four vegan options. What are they? And do you have a favorite? And are they always the same, or does the menu rotate?
It appears to be the same options on the four. So they have two sort of versions of an avocado roll, which is very fun. So one is an avocado cucumber roll that they sort of dress up with some vegan sweet chili mayo and sesame seeds and crisp potato strings, which is like adds a nice texture. They do one that they call avocado toast, which they also have some additional toppings on, which is fun. They have an eggplant topped tamaki roll, which is delicious. But my favorite one is this one called the Hokkaido croquette tamaki.

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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. Marion Nestle
2. Lisa Sutherland
3. Pim Techamuanvivit
4. Douglas Bullock
5. Felicity Spector
6. Özlem Warren
7. Sloane Crosley
8. Paul Greenberg

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