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Was the taco as we know it invented in LA? Hear from the giants behind mega chains El Torito and Taco Bell as we trace the history of the taco in America.
Is there a future in food writing? An influential writer says yes, but it’s not what it used to be. Plus, the hunt for morels and foraging for wild fennel in LA.
Does it matter who authors a cookbook if the recipes work? Discover the secret life of a cookbook ghostwriter. Plus, soda versus pop, a linguist explains.
Find out why ketchup became America’s favorite condiment. Learn how to make mustard at home. Plus, how race, war and politics created white bread.
Discover where and what to eat and drink at Coachella this year. What barrel aging can do to the flavor of a cocktail, and how to host a New Orleans-style crawfish boil.
Two chefs are giving gefilte fish a makeover this Passover. We decode the aisles of chile paste in a Korean grocery store. Plus, why this year’s Farm Bill matters to you.
We know what a food desert is, but what about a food forest? Plus, tips on how to nail perfectly melted cheese, and a look at water contamination in Central California.
Is the tomato a fruit or a vegetable? According to the Supreme Court, it’s both. Plus, how to cook an Irish breakfast and a salute to the cookies you twist, lick and dunk.
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