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The Far Out History Of How Hippie Food Spread Across America

Menaka Wilhelm

Finding granola, hummus, organic produce and whole grains is easy now, but it wasn't always. Jonathan Kauffman's new book, Hippie Food, explores the people and places that expanded America's palate.
Economy

U.S. Bakeries Grab A Slice Of A Latin American Tradition: 3 Kings Cake

Ashley Westerman

In some Latin American countries, Three Kings Day — Jan. 6 — is a bigger deal than Christmas. As the U.S. Latino population grows, so does interest in the holiday's signature cake, rosca de reyes.
KPBS Midday Edition

What’s In Store For San Diego’s Dining Scene In 2018

Alison St John

Marissa Cabrera

From restaurants with on-site childcare to the cannabis culinary arts scene, San Diego food writers weigh in on the most anticipated food trends to dominate the local dining scene in 2018.
Racial Justice and Social Equity

'Bollywood Kitchen': A Celebration Of Indian-American Cuisine

Adhiti Bandlamudi

A new cookbook aims to capture the blended cuisine of second-generation Indian-Americans. It pairs recipes with Bollywood movies, for an added taste of home.
Science & Technology

Reinventing The Cheese Wheel: From Farmhouse To Factory And Back Again

Jim Clarke

A new book traces the transatlantic cheese wars that led to the rise of factory cheeses and loss of traditional varietals, and looks at the farmhouse cheesemakers working to restore that lost legacy.
Showstopping Holiday Desserts For Home Cooks Of All Skill Levels

Reena Advani

Want to take your homemade treats to the next level? We've got three recipes to put warmth, color and a little wow on your holiday table from chef Yotam Ottolenghi.
Health

Health Risks To Farmworkers Increase As Workforce Ages

Sarah Varney

As the number of immigrants available for farm work has dwindled in California, many who are left are older, and suffer from health problems related to decades of difficult labor.
Environment

Less Waste, More Taste: A Master Chef Reimagines Thanksgiving Leftovers

Maria Godoy

Over this Thanksgiving week, Americans will toss almost 200 million pounds of turkey alone. Massimo Bottura helps us fight food waste by showing us how to turn leftovers into a world-class new meal.
As The Holiday Season Gets Started, A Look Back At Aprons And Their Stories

Wynne Davis

For EllynAnne Geisel, aprons are a way to connect to past generations, often women, who once wore them. For years she has collected different designs and shared the joy they bring her with others.
KPBS Midday Edition

Chef Bernard Guillas Shares 3 Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Maureen Cavanaugh

Marissa Cabrera

Cher Bernard Guillas, executive chef at the Marine Room restaurant in La Jolla, joins KPBS Midday Edition Wednesday to answer your Thanksgiving meal questions.