The legacy of Socorro "Mama" Herrera, Panda Inn reopens, chicories

The story behind the famous orange chicken at Panda Express and more!

• Dora Herrera remembers her mother, Socorro, who took orders at Yuca's in Los Feliz for nearly 50 years.
• Tejal Rao visits the renovated Panda Inn, where a precursor to orange chicken took flight.
• Honor May Eldridge follows our obsession with the Hass avocado, which was developed right here, in Southern California.
• In his new cookbook, Tu David Phu reconciles his family's trauma with his perceptions of what ingredients are deemed worthy.
• In shades of pinks and greens, farmers market chicories are favored by chefs for creating balance in dishes. 

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