Lebanese cuisine, beer hiking, the return of Vespertine
Food & DrinkIn a new cookbook filled with Lebanese recipes, Hana El-Hibri invokes the spirit of "mayylu," an invitation for visitors to pop in.
'Bethlehem,' a farming meeting of the minds, asparagus
Food & DrinkFranco-Palestinian chef Fadi Kattan is on a mission to document and share Palestinian foods, traditions, and the work of home cooks.
Veggie burgers, onions, Asian plant-based recipes
Food & DrinkAuthor and illustrator Mark Kurlansky peels back the cultural, historical, and gastronomical layers of the onion. Jonathan Kauffman explains how "hippie food" went mainstream.
Trader Joe's private label, sheet pan recipes, avocados
Food & DrinkMemo Torres uncovers hidden gems and family-run businesses across Los Angeles.
Michael Pollan’s long, strange trip exploring food and psychedelics (from "Life Examined")
Food & DrinkWe think you'll enjoy this episode of Life Examined, a KCRW podcast that explores science, philosophy, and finding meaning in the modern world.
Global eaters, planet-saving recipes, the unpaid labor of motherhood
Food & DrinkAfter she became a mom, journalist Angela Garbes shifted her focus from food to the invisible, unpaid labor that goes into raising children.
Drinking in film, vintage spirits, world barista championship, cherries
Food & DrinkHistorian Hadley Meares looks at how Hollywood sips cocktails on the big screen.
Koreaworld, gas station cookies, vegan pie, pasta shapes
Food & DrinkDeuki Hong and Matt Rodbard think the worldwide appeal of K-pop and Korean cinema has boosted modern Korean food.