Evan Kleiman
KCRW
Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Making tacos metal with Evil Cooks
"The McSatan" and "The Bruja" are on the menu at Evil Cooks where Alex Garcia and Elvia Huerta are on a mission to "Make Tacos Great Again." → Read More
Tinless party pies that extend beyond an 9-inch tin
Tejal Rao talks about the beauty, the versatility, and the wow factor of savory pie. → Read More
New cookbook pleases various palates by tweaking pantry staples
Noah Galuten opens the cupboard and looks at pantry staples with fresh eyes. → Read More
'Yogurt forces you to slow down,' says Homa Dashtaki
Reclaiming her identity, Homa Dashtaki abandons a legal career to make yogurt. → Read More
PieFest 2023: Compete, indulge, and learn in-person at KCRW’s family-friendly event
KCRW’s beloved annual event will be on April 30 at UCLA, where bakers, pie aficionados, and families can compete, taste, shop, learn, and hang out. → Read More
California winemaking, plant-based Chinese, the history of rare seeds
From Malibu to the San Gabriel Valley, the documentary "The Oldest Vine" explores the history of winemaking in Los Angeles. Amy Luftig and her business partner launched the first winery to open in Los Angeles since Prohibition. → Read More
Hands-on eating and the introduction of utensils
Serena Alagappan explores the techniques and culture of eating with hands. → Read More
"You rarely get a dish that is just one thing," explains vegan cook Hannah Che
Hannah Che reimagines classic Chinese dishes for the vegan palate. → Read More
Before Napa and Sonoma, Los Angeles was the heart of winemaking in the US
From Malibu to the San Gabriel Valley, a new documentary explores the history of winemaking in Los Angeles. → Read More
Dine out for charity: Regarding Her Festival features dinners, classes, chef collabs
Support women-owned hospitality businesses during the Regarding Her Festival, which begins March 1. There’s a mix of dinners, daytime events, and classes that highlight foodie collaborations. → Read More
'Eating While Black' addresses the power embedded in foodways and culture
Professor Psyche A. Williams-Forson considers the stereotypes and stigmas of race and diet. → Read More
Join the hive mind as millions of bees come to California for almond pollination
Beekeeper Adam Novicki breaks down the exacting process of almond tree pollination in California. → Read More
Green, gold, purple, and a plastic baby are hallmarks of this Carnival confection
Matt Haines has sampled more than 80 king cakes from New Orleans bakeries, just in time for Carnival season. → Read More
'Composting as a whole is an incredible act of resistance,' says Michael Martinez
Michael Martinez of LA Compost has an update on the ins and outs of the green composting bin. → Read More
Enjoy a hit of freshness after indulgent Super Bowl and V-Day eats
Try a hit of freshness with a textural salad after the indulgence of Super Bowl eats and Valentine’s Day sweets. → Read More
Changing the channel to promote women in sports
With a modest Kickstarter campaign, Jenny Nguyen decided to flip the script on the traditional sports bar. → Read More
‘I never intended of doing it better, I just wanted to do it my way,’ says Avish Naran
Avish Naran puts a twist on traditional sports bar fare with an Italian-American and Indian mashup at Pijja Palace. → Read More
Drink responsibly by supporting Black craft brewers
Beny Ashburn and Teo Hunter of Crowns & Hops team up with Allagash to curate beer with purpose. → Read More
‘Eat my shorts’: Biting into the history of edible underwear
Independent producer Gideon Brower uncovers the quirky tale of edible underwear. → Read More
Celebrate Super Bowl with homemade umami-rich cheesesteaks
For game day, try making your own umami-rich, layered Philly cheesesteak sandwich on a griddle at home for the ultimate customized flavor. → Read More