Greek cuisine, prison labor, eating with Memo Torres

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Greek cuisine, prison labor, eating with Memo Torres

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Published on Aug 2, 2024, 12:00:00 PM
Total time: 00:57:12

Episode Description

Diane Kochilas reveals the secrets of Ikaria, a Greek island known for the longevity of its inhabitants. Margie Mason and Robin McDowell uncover an unlikely source of labor in our food chain — maximum security prisons. Podcast host and food historian Jessica Gingrich shares the story of Robert King, a member of the Angola 3, who survived 31 years in prison where he cut sugarcane. Memo Torres shares his latest recommendations of where to eat across Los Angeles. Pastry chef Sam Robinson of All Day Baby bakes up sweet summer corn cakes with peach preserves.

 

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