Jell-O and feminism, ‘Losing Earth,’ vertical farming

Hosted by Evan Kleiman Sep. 01, 2018 Food & Drink

A new book examines the intersection of American feminism and Jell-O. This Labor Day, throw some desserts on the grill. Nathaniel Rich dives into the consequences of ignoring climate change warnings.

How does grilling your desserts change their flavor profiles? Photo credit: Katie Bell.

From this Episode:

‘Jell-O Girls’

In the early 20th Century, Jell-O was marketed as a product of convenience for American housewives, a strategy that ensured the brand’s success for generations. But the...

11 min

Grilling your desserts

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9 min

Tortilla Tournament reaches the ‘Suave 16’

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5 min

Vertical farming

The future of farming has all the trappings of a sci-fi flick: automation, mega-warehouses and artificial light.

8 min

Market Report: Beans

Laura Avery’s learning about creative uses of black-eyed peas from LA Times Test Kitchen director Noelle Carter , who’s cooking at the LA Times Taste food festival over...

8 min

Jonathan Gold on Nha Trang

Jonathan Gold’s love of San Gabriel noodle shops was well documented by the volume of his reviews canvassing the area—so much that he would get reader complaints.

5 min