Guest Picks: Michael Pollan

The Leonard Lopate Show | Apr 23, 2013

Michael Pollan was on the Leonard Lopate Show recently to talk about how cooking transforms nature into culture (and dinner). He also told us what his favorite comfort food is and about love of Cracker Jacks!

What are you listening to right now?      

         Amanda Palmer.

 

What’s the last great book you read?

         Billy Lynn's Long Half-Time Walk by Ben Fountain

 

What’s one thing you’re a fan of that people might not expect?

         Cracker Jacks

 

What’s your favorite comfort food?

         Roast Chicken

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