About this episode
This episode explores the cultural significance of SPAM and features discussions on Hawaiian cuisine and the LA bagel scene.
This week on Good Food: Kelly A. Spring peels back the tin on SPAM, the divisive meat that's been crucial to American diplomacy and multiple war efforts. Alana Kysar shifts the focus from seafood and pork to produce in her Hawaiian dishes. Khushbu Shah weighs in on LA's bagel boom. The Hollywood Farmers Market celebrates 35 years. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack .
People in this episode
Host: Evan Kleiman
Guests: Kelly A. Spring, Alana Kysar, Khushbu Shah
Topics covered
- SPAM
- immigrant success story
- Hawaiian dishes
- LA bagel boom
- farmers market
- American diplomacy
Keywords
- SPAM
- immigrant success
- Hawaiian cuisine
- bagels
- farmers market
- American diplomacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Hollywood Farmers Market, Good Food
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