Food People by Bon Appétit

Carla Music and Amiel Stanek tell you how to sidestep mushy and flavorless beans to make them truly delicious (seriously, they are obsessed with beans). After that, Carla chats with one of our listeners about how to get her picky kids to try (and learn to love!) vegetables, without having to hide them in other foods. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

This week we're talking lobster, pesto, grilled lamb chops, corn, pork shoulder on the grill, and so. much. more--because Labor Day is almost here, and we're hungry. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Natural wine seems to be popping up everywhere these days, but what exactly does “natural” mean? How is it made? What kinds should you be ordering? Andrew Knowlton and contributing wine writer Marissa Ross are here to answer all your questions. After that, a listener from Augusta, GA calls in so that Carla Lalli Music can diminish her seafood fears. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

We just announced our Hot 10 list of the best new restaurants in America (find it online and in our September issue). Adam talks with Andrew Knowlton and Julia Kramer about their 35,000-mile journey to 41 different cities—all in the name of finding the most innovative and delicious food across the country. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Chef, teacher, and author Samin Nosrat believes anyone can cook great food—as long as they have an understanding of salt, fat, acid, and heat. Samin breaks down those four elements into an easily digestible (and fascinating!) science lesson in her recently-released cookbook, and on this week's episode. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this special episode of the Bon Appétit Foodcast, we're talking to you--our listeners--to answer your cooking questions. If you haven't already, check out the new site from BA, eatbasically.com. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

You know how avocado toast is the one thing everyone loves to hate? And also just totally loves? John Birdsall talks about the history of the simple, hugely popular snack and how it came to warrant such strong feelings. After that, it's all about peach desserts—with only five ingredients. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In this special episode of the Bon Appétit Foodcast, we're talking to you--our listeners--to answer your cooking questions. Tune in next Friday to hear more. And if you haven't already, check out the new site from BA, eatbasically.com. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

You know when you pack your whole family up and go to a new place? Getting out of your normal routine can present a whole new world of eating. Adam Rapoport talks to Jenny Rosenstrach and Carla Lalli Music about the challenges and the successes of taking kids on vacation. After that, The New Yorker's Nick Paumgarten tells the story of that beautiful, flaky sea salt from the shores of England that has become ubiquitous in American kitchens: Maldon. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

CNN's Jake Tapper is on TV, like, all the time. He tells us how he eats on the campaign trail (it involves a lot of junk food), how he eats now (it involves a lot of salad), and how he loves to grill in the backyard. After that, we're talking salmon burgers. Bet you never knew they could taste so good. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices