About this episode
The episode explores the reasons behind American children's picky eating habits and features discussions on food history and cooking.
This week on Good Food: Helen Zoe Veit unpacks how American children became so fussy about their food. Butter makes everything better so Anna Stockwell slices into its history and utility. Trini Iniguez of Arroyo Grande Berry Farm has a berry good time at the farmers market while chef Steve Samson of Rossoblu makes stinging nettle pasta. Connect with Good Food host Evan Kleiman on Substack .
People in this episode
Host: Evan Kleiman
Guests: Helen Zoe Veit, Anna Stockwell, Trini Iniguez, Steve Samson
Topics covered
- picky eaters
- food history
- farmers market
- cooking
- children's food preferences
Keywords
- picky eaters
- food preferences
- butter
- farmers market
- stinging nettle pasta
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Good Food, KCRW
Places: Arroyo Grande Berry Farm, Rossoblu
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