About this episode

José Andrés discusses his new cookbook and the legacy of Simply Wholesome, a Black-owned health food store.

This week on Good Food: Tortilla Española, gambas al ajillo, and Basque cheesecake — José Andrés looks to classic recipes in his new cookbook, Spain My Way .  For more than 40 years,  Simply Wholesome , a Black-owned health food store and cafe, has been selling everything from ayurvedic supplements to Jamaican patties. Founder Percell Keeling and his daughters, Ayanna and Mia, join us for "In The Weeds." Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack .

People in this episode

Host: Evan Kleiman

Guests: José Andrés, Percell Keeling, Ayanna Keeling, Mia Keeling

Topics covered

• cooking
• Spanish cuisine
• health food
• family business
• cookbook

Keywords

• Tortilla Española
• gambas al ajillo
• Basque cheesecake
• health food
• cookbook

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Simply Wholesome

Books & works: Spain My Way

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