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Joy Y. Wang

WNYC Culture Producer

Joy Y. Wang appears in the following:

The Next Big Food Thing

Thursday, June 10, 2010

New York City's elite chefs are putting a new spin on blue collar food.

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Strawberries: The Myth of Organic

Thursday, June 03, 2010

Strawberry season in the New York area is almost over. Learn why organic doesn't always mean pesticide-free when it comes to berries.

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Foraging for Free Fruit

Thursday, May 27, 2010

Mulberry trees all around the city are ripening and ready to drop fresh fruit right on the street. Try "Wildman" Steve Brill's recipe for mulberry crumble and explore a map of where to find fruit trees in New York City.

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Craving Crawfish

Friday, May 21, 2010

Though the oil spill continues to harm the Gulf Coast seafood industry, crawfish are still safe to eat — and now is the time to eat then, since the season concludes soon. Get a recipe for crawfish etoufée here.

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Ax Falls on 'Law & Order'

Friday, May 14, 2010

Panic on the streets of Manhattan: NBC announced this morning that television and New York institution Law & Order has been canceled.

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Actors: A World Without 'Law & Order'?

Friday, May 14, 2010

NBC announced this morning that television and New York institution Law & Order has been cancelled. Actors, tell us what this means for you.

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Queens County's Local Wine

Friday, May 14, 2010

This Tuesday, Queens County Farm Museum will auction off the first wine made from grapes grown right in Floral Park. Learn more about the über-local wine and vineyard.

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Last Chance Foods: Asparagus

Friday, May 07, 2010

Asparagus season got an early start this year with the warmer weather, and Greg Donaldson of Donaldson Farms says there are only four weeks left. Try his recipe for Marinated and Chilled Jersey Fresh Asparagus.

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Last Chance Foods: Seasonal Cheese

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Cheese expert Tia Keenan says spring the best time for fresh cheeses like chevre, brie and camembert. Learn more about what affects the seasonality of cheese, and try Keenan's recipe for Cheese S'mores.

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Last Chance Foods: Wild Edibles

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Foodies Marc Matsumoto and Jonathan Landau share tips on foraging for spring-time ramps and stinging nettles. Try Matsumoto's recipe for Sunchoke Ramp and Nettle Soup.

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MoMA's Look Back at Cartier-Bresson

Friday, April 09, 2010

The Museum of Modern Art celebrates the founding father of photojournalism with the new exhibit "Henri Cartier-Bresson: The Modern Century." View a slideshow of photographs from the exhibit.

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Last Chance Foods: Seafood

Thursday, April 08, 2010

Stephanie and Alex Villani of Blue Moon Fish talk about what seafood to enjoy before it's no longer in season. Try their recipe for baked flounder with homemade tartar sauce.

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Last Chance Foods: Maple Syrup

Thursday, April 01, 2010

Maple syrup producers upstate are packing up their buckets and taps early this year because of the warm temperatures, according to Mike Broadwell of M&M Maple Farm. Learn more and get a recipe for maple butter.

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Last Chance Foods: Spring Harvest Preview

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Dandelion greens, mustard greens, and soon enough, ramps — learn more about what's to come at local farmers' markets. Stone Barns Center for Food & Agriculture farmer Zach Wolf gives us a spring preview.

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Last Chance Foods: St. Joseph's Day

Friday, March 19, 2010

Learn about the often overlooked Saint Joseph's Day, and the Sicilian pastries traditionally eaten to celebrate the saint.

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Last Chance Foods: Sausage at The Meat Hook

Thursday, March 04, 2010

The Meat Hook takes sausage making to new territory with varieties like the bacon cheeseburger and bahn mi. Learn how Tom Mylan makes Mexican red chorizo.

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Photojournalist Ron Haviv on the Aftermath in Haiti

Friday, February 26, 2010

Photojournalist Ron Haviv landed in Haiti less than 24 hours after the January 12 earthquake that devastated the nation. Watch the video that documents the aftermath.

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Last Chance Foods: City Bakery's Hot Chocolate Festival

Thursday, February 25, 2010

The City Bakery's Maury Rubin created a hot chocolate flavor for each day of February. Learn more about the different flavors.

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Last Chance Foods: Craft Jerky

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Craft jerky is trendier than ever thanks to companies like Kings County Jerky. Consult their artisanal jerky and craft beer pairing menu.

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Last Chance Foods: Dumplings for the New Year

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Danielle Chang of Lucky Rice talked to WNYC's Amy Eddings about Chinese New Year. Celebrate on Sunday with traditional cuisine that will bring prosperity and fortune.

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