Good Food

The spice trade, reimagined

This week on Good Food: Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy of Diaspora Spice Co. find inspiration in spices from regenerative farms in Southeast Asia. Writer John Seabrook chronicles the tumultuous life of his grandfather, Spinach King Charles Franklin Seabrook, a tyrant who grew the family farm to more than 50,000 acres and pioneered flash-frozen produce. Liz Carlisle and Aubrey Streit Krug brought together a passionate group of experts from wide-ranging backgrounds and lived experience to explore the promise of perennial agriculture. Chef Brian Borneman of Crudo e Nudo shops for spring alliums at the farmers market. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack.

Pasta al limone's particular delights

This week on Good Food: Good Food contributor Khushbu Shah chases down the best plates of pasta al limone. Joshua McFadden uses pasta as a canvas for seasonal ingredients and shares his pomodoro recipe. Karima Moyer-Nocchi reveals the cultural, political, and religious history behind macaroni and cheese. Leah Koenig prepares for Passover by making coconut macaroons. Poncho Martinez and Odilia Romero expand from tlayudas to more regional Oaxacan fare at Lugya'h, which is named in the Michelin Guide. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack.

Why is your stadium hot dog so expensive?

This week on Good Food: Alec Opperman of More Perfect Union investigates who's behind the steep price of stadium concessions. Anissa Helou goes deep into the regional kitchens of Lebanon, revealing a cuisine that's far more diverse and nuanced than most realize Naoko Takei Moore had a hand in introducing donabe to the U.S. 25 years ago when it was virtually unknown and she continues to champion the hand-thrown clay pots Chris Newens explores the arrondissements of Paris in twenty meals The weekly market report features Heather Wong of Flouring and the pavlova she has on the menu Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack.  

An ube blueberry pie wins PieFest 2026

This week on Good Food: Jashmine Corpuz takes Best in Show at this year's PieFest with her ube blueberry pie. Trevor Warmedahl became a self-described "cheese trekker," living a pastoral life alongside animals and guiding the cheeses that come from their milk.  Tami Parr chronicles the history and importance of goats in America. An obsessed mushroom hunter, chef Chad Hyatt is beloved by the mycological world for his culinary prowess. At the farmers market, artichokes are on offer. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack.

Making Khmer food accessible to everyone

This week on Good Food: Nite Yun aims to make Khmer American food accessible to everyone. Kate Brown argues that the most fertile agriculture is in small garden beds often on the edges of mainstream society. Hans Fama breeds unique tomato varieties with a surprising shelf life. Alfonso "Poncho" Martinez and Odilia Romero expand beyond tlayudas at Lugya'h while continuing to promote Oaxacan cultural preservation. Casey Lane shops for English peas at the farmers market. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack.