
The legacy of Socorro "Mama" Herrera, Panda Inn reopens, chicories
Good Food · KCRW
March 7, 202559m 45s
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Show Notes
<p>The story behind the famous orange chicken at Panda Express and more!</p>
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<li>Dora Herrera remembers her mother, Socorro, who took orders at Yuca's in Los Feliz for nearly 50 years.</li>
<li>Tejal Rao visits the renovated Panda Inn, where a precursor to orange chicken took flight.</li>
<li>Honor May Eldridge follows our obsession with the Hass avocado, which was developed right here, in Southern California.</li>
<li>In his new cookbook, Tu David Phu reconciles his family's trauma with his perceptions of what ingredients are deemed worthy.</li>
<li>In shades of pinks and greens, farmers market chicories are favored by chefs for creating balance in dishes. </li>
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