Eating Vegan and Gluten-Free Fast Food at Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park
'The Homemade Vegan Pantry' Offers Plant-Based Recipes for Omnivores and Vegans Alike
Hold The Mammal: Daring To Make Dairy-Free Cheese From Nuts
It's Here: Vegan Cheese That Actually Tastes Good
window.__IS_SSR__=true
window.__INITIAL_STATE__={"attachmentsReducer":{"audio_0":{"type":"attachments","id":"audio_0","imgSizes":{"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background0.jpg"}}},"audio_1":{"type":"attachments","id":"audio_1","imgSizes":{"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background1.jpg"}}},"audio_2":{"type":"attachments","id":"audio_2","imgSizes":{"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background2.jpg"}}},"audio_3":{"type":"attachments","id":"audio_3","imgSizes":{"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background3.jpg"}}},"audio_4":{"type":"attachments","id":"audio_4","imgSizes":{"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/themes/KQED-unified/img/audio_bgs/background4.jpg"}}},"placeholder":{"type":"attachments","id":"placeholder","imgSizes":{"thumbnail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-160x96.jpg","width":160,"height":96,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"medium":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-800x478.jpg","width":800,"height":478,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"large":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-1020x610.jpg","width":1020,"height":610,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"fd-lrg":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-1920x1148.jpg","width":1920,"height":1148,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"fd-med":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-1180x705.jpg","width":1180,"height":705,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"fd-sm":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-960x574.jpg","width":960,"height":574,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"post-thumbnail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-672x372.jpg","width":672,"height":372,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"twentyfourteen-full-width":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-1038x576.jpg","width":1038,"height":576,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"xxsmall":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-240x143.jpg","width":240,"height":143,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"xsmall":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-375x224.jpg","width":375,"height":224,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"small":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-520x311.jpg","width":520,"height":311,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"xlarge":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-1180x705.jpg","width":1180,"height":705,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"full-width":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-1920x1148.jpg","width":1920,"height":1148,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-32":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-32x32.jpg","width":32,"height":32,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-50":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-50x50.jpg","width":50,"height":50,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-64":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-64x64.jpg","width":64,"height":64,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-96":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-96x96.jpg","width":96,"height":96,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-128":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-128x128.jpg","width":128,"height":128,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"detail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/01/GettyImages-896326950-e1514998105161.jpg","width":1920,"height":1148}}},"bayareabites_100528":{"type":"attachments","id":"bayareabites_100528","meta":{"index":"attachments_1591205162","site":"bayareabites","id":"100528","found":true},"title":"The vegan \"Amy\" burger.","publishDate":1442358790,"status":"inherit","parent":100525,"modified":1442359344,"caption":"The vegan \"Amy\" burger.","credit":"Shelby Pope","description":"The vegan \"Amy\" burger.","imgSizes":{"thumbnail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-400x267.jpg","width":400,"height":267,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"medium":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-800x533.jpg","width":800,"height":533,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"large":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-1440x960.jpg","width":1440,"height":960,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"fd-lrg":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-1920x1280.jpg","width":1920,"height":1280,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"fd-med":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-1180x787.jpg","width":1180,"height":787,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"fd-sm":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-960x640.jpg","width":960,"height":640,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"post-thumbnail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-672x372.jpg","width":672,"height":372,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"twentyfourteen-full-width":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-1038x576.jpg","width":1038,"height":576,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-32":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-32x32.jpg","width":32,"height":32,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-64":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-64x64.jpg","width":64,"height":64,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-96":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-96x96.jpg","width":96,"height":96,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-128":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-128x128.jpg","width":128,"height":128,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"cat_post_thumb_sizecategory-posts-2":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"detail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-75x75.jpg","width":75,"height":75,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925.jpg","width":1920,"height":1280}},"fetchFailed":false,"isLoading":false},"bayareabites_97738":{"type":"attachments","id":"bayareabites_97738","meta":{"index":"attachments_1591205162","site":"bayareabites","id":"97738","found":true},"title":"While these burgers won't fool anyone, they are tasty enough that omnivores will love them anyhow.","publishDate":1436325547,"status":"inherit","parent":97292,"modified":1436325790,"caption":"While these burgers won't fool anyone, they are tasty enough that omnivores will love them anyhow. ","credit":"Eva Kolenko","description":null,"imgSizes":{"thumbnail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-400x490.jpg","width":400,"height":490,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"medium":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-800x980.jpg","width":800,"height":980,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"post-thumbnail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-672x372.jpg","width":672,"height":372,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"twentyfourteen-full-width":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-887x576.jpg","width":887,"height":576,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-32":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-32x32.jpg","width":32,"height":32,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-64":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-64x64.jpg","width":64,"height":64,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-96":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-96x96.jpg","width":96,"height":96,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-128":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-128x128.jpg","width":128,"height":128,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"cat_post_thumb_sizecategory-posts-2":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"detail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-75x75.jpg","width":75,"height":75,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger.jpg","width":887,"height":1087}},"fetchFailed":false,"isLoading":false},"bayareabites_94748":{"type":"attachments","id":"bayareabites_94748","meta":{"index":"attachments_1591205162","site":"bayareabites","id":"94748","found":true},"title":"An herb cashew cheese by Punk Rawk Labs.","publishDate":1428431396,"status":"inherit","parent":94747,"modified":1428433124,"caption":"An herb cashew cheese by Punk Rawk Labs.","credit":"Alastair Bland for NPR ","description":"An herb cashew cheese by Punk Rawk Labs.","imgSizes":{"thumbnail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-400x267.jpg","width":400,"height":267,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"medium":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-800x533.jpg","width":800,"height":533,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"large":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-1440x960.jpg","width":1440,"height":960,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"fd-lrg":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-1180x787.jpg","width":1180,"height":787,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"fd-med":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-768x512.jpg","width":768,"height":512,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"fd-sm":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-320x213.jpg","width":320,"height":213,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"post-thumbnail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-672x372.jpg","width":672,"height":372,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"twentyfourteen-full-width":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-1038x576.jpg","width":1038,"height":576,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-32":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-32x32.jpg","width":32,"height":32,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-64":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-64x64.jpg","width":64,"height":64,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-96":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-96x96.jpg","width":96,"height":96,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"guest-author-128":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-128x128.jpg","width":128,"height":128,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"cat_post_thumb_sizecategory-posts-2":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-150x150.jpg","width":150,"height":150,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"detail":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-75x75.jpg","width":75,"height":75,"mimeType":"image/jpeg"},"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/kite-hill-soft-ripened_slide-f2e2faf024e0ff3faf8b44964ed20499332c4ddc-e1428433137260.jpg","width":1920,"height":1280}},"fetchFailed":false,"isLoading":false},"bayareabites_90457":{"type":"attachments","id":"bayareabites_90457","meta":{"index":"attachments_1591205162","site":"bayareabites","id":"90457","found":true},"title":"kh2-1000","publishDate":1417732203,"status":"inherit","parent":90389,"modified":1417732496,"caption":"Fresh cheese does not age more than a few days. Photo: Alix Wall","credit":null,"description":null,"imgSizes":{"kqedFullSize":{"file":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh2-1000.jpg","width":1000,"height":750}},"fetchFailed":false,"isLoading":false}},"audioPlayerReducer":{"postId":"stream_live"},"authorsReducer":{"byline_bayareabites_94747":{"type":"authors","id":"byline_bayareabites_94747","meta":{"override":true},"slug":"byline_bayareabites_94747","name":"Alastair Bland","isLoading":false},"shelbypope":{"type":"authors","id":"5566","meta":{"index":"authors_1591205172","id":"5566","found":true},"name":"Shelby Pope","firstName":"Shelby","lastName":"Pope","slug":"shelbypope","email":"shelbylpope@gmail.com","display_author_email":false,"staff_mastheads":[],"title":null,"bio":"Shelby Pope is a freelance writer living and eating her way through the East Bay. She’s written about food, art and science for publications including the Smithsonian, Lucky Peach, and the Washington Post's pet blog. When she’s not taste testing sourdough bread to find the Bay Area’s best loaf, you can find her on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/shelbylpope\">@shelbylpope\u003c/a> or at \u003ca href=\"https://shelbypope.com/\" target=\"_blank\">shelbypope.com\u003c/a>","avatar":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f0bc7c2dc7ea404f67cbf922a5393d8a?s=600&d=blank&r=g","twitter":"shelbylpope","facebook":null,"instagram":null,"linkedin":null,"sites":[{"site":"bayareabites","roles":["author"]},{"site":"food","roles":["contributor"]}],"headData":{"title":"Shelby Pope | KQED","description":null,"ogImgSrc":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f0bc7c2dc7ea404f67cbf922a5393d8a?s=600&d=blank&r=g","twImgSrc":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f0bc7c2dc7ea404f67cbf922a5393d8a?s=600&d=blank&r=g"},"isLoading":false,"link":"/author/shelbypope"},"alexandrawall":{"type":"authors","id":"5567","meta":{"index":"authors_1591205172","id":"5567","found":true},"name":"Alix Wall","firstName":"Alix","lastName":"Wall","slug":"alexandrawall","email":"alixwall@sbcglobal.net","display_author_email":false,"staff_mastheads":[],"title":null,"bio":"Alix Wall appeared in her hometown paper in Riverside, California as “Chef of the Week” when she was 15 years old, and in high school, she founded “The Bon Appetit Club.” After working as a journalist for many years, Alix became a certified natural foods chef from Bauman College in Berkeley. While she cooks part-time healthy, organic meals for busy families, she is also a contributing editor of j. weekly, the Bay Area’s Jewish newspaper, in which she has a monthly food column. Her food writing can also be found on Berkeleyside’s NOSH and in Edible East Bay. In addition to food, she loves writing about how couples met and fell in love, which she does for The San Francisco Chronicle’s Style section and j. weekly. In 2016, she founded The Illuminoshi: The Not-So-Secret Society of Bay Area Jewish Food Professionals. She is also writer/producer for a documentary-in-progress called \u003ca href=\"https://www.lonelychildmovie.com/\">The Lonely Child\u003c/a>. Follow Alix on Twitter \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/WallAlix\">@WallAlix\u003c/a>.","avatar":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/421a27f26a185be932f8d567b499b1f1?s=600&d=blank&r=g","twitter":null,"facebook":null,"instagram":null,"linkedin":null,"sites":[{"site":"bayareabites","roles":["contributor"]},{"site":"food","roles":["contributor"]}],"headData":{"title":"Alix Wall | KQED","description":null,"ogImgSrc":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/421a27f26a185be932f8d567b499b1f1?s=600&d=blank&r=g","twImgSrc":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/421a27f26a185be932f8d567b499b1f1?s=600&d=blank&r=g"},"isLoading":false,"link":"/author/alexandrawall"}},"breakingNewsReducer":{},"campaignFinanceReducer":{},"firebase":{"requesting":{},"requested":{},"timestamps":{},"data":{},"ordered":{},"auth":{"isLoaded":false,"isEmpty":true},"authError":null,"profile":{"isLoaded":false,"isEmpty":true},"listeners":{"byId":{},"allIds":[]},"isInitializing":false,"errors":[]},"navBarReducer":{"navBarId":"arts","fullView":true,"showPlayer":false},"navMenuReducer":{"menus":[{"key":"menu1","items":[{"name":"News","link":"/","type":"title"},{"name":"Politics","link":"/politics"},{"name":"Science","link":"/science"},{"name":"Education","link":"/educationnews"},{"name":"Housing","link":"/housing"},{"name":"Immigration","link":"/immigration"},{"name":"Criminal Justice","link":"/criminaljustice"},{"name":"Silicon Valley","link":"/siliconvalley"},{"name":"Forum","link":"/forum"},{"name":"The California Report","link":"/californiareport"}]},{"key":"menu2","items":[{"name":"Arts & Culture","link":"/arts","type":"title"},{"name":"Critics’ Picks","link":"/thedolist"},{"name":"Cultural Commentary","link":"/artscommentary"},{"name":"Food & Drink","link":"/food"},{"name":"Bay Area Hip-Hop","link":"/bayareahiphop"},{"name":"Rebel Girls","link":"/rebelgirls"},{"name":"Arts Video","link":"/artsvideos"}]},{"key":"menu3","items":[{"name":"Podcasts","link":"/podcasts","type":"title"},{"name":"Bay Curious","link":"/podcasts/baycurious"},{"name":"Rightnowish","link":"/podcasts/rightnowish"},{"name":"The Bay","link":"/podcasts/thebay"},{"name":"On Our Watch","link":"/podcasts/onourwatch"},{"name":"Mindshift","link":"/podcasts/mindshift"},{"name":"Consider This","link":"/podcasts/considerthis"},{"name":"Political Breakdown","link":"/podcasts/politicalbreakdown"}]},{"key":"menu4","items":[{"name":"Live Radio","link":"/radio","type":"title"},{"name":"TV","link":"/tv","type":"title"},{"name":"Events","link":"/events","type":"title"},{"name":"For Educators","link":"/education","type":"title"},{"name":"Support KQED","link":"/support","type":"title"},{"name":"About","link":"/about","type":"title"},{"name":"Help Center","link":"https://kqed-helpcenter.kqed.org/s","type":"title"}]}]},"pagesReducer":{},"postsReducer":{"stream_live":{"type":"live","id":"stream_live","audioUrl":"https://streams.kqed.org/kqedradio","title":"Live Stream","excerpt":"Live Stream information currently unavailable.","link":"/radio","featImg":"","label":{"name":"KQED Live","link":"/"}},"stream_kqedNewscast":{"type":"posts","id":"stream_kqedNewscast","audioUrl":"https://www.kqed.org/.stream/anon/radio/RDnews/newscast.mp3?_=1","title":"KQED Newscast","featImg":"","label":{"name":"88.5 FM","link":"/"}},"bayareabites_100525":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_100525","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"100525","score":null,"sort":[1442877417000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"eating-vegan-and-gluten-free-fast-food-at-amys-drive-thru-in-rohnert-park","title":"Eating Vegan and Gluten-Free Fast Food at Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park","publishDate":1442877417,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>Andy and Rachel Berliner started their line of vegetarian frozen dinners in 1987 after their daughter Amy was born and the time-crunched parents couldn’t find any healthy frozen meals that didn’t “\u003ca href=\"http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/18/smallbusiness/amys_kitchen_startup_story.fsb/\" target=\"_blank\">taste like cardboard\u003c/a>.” Now the founders of \u003ca href=\"http://www.amys.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Amy’s Kitchen\u003c/a> are attempting to start a sea change in another, historically unhealthy food market: fast food. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100535\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100535\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960.jpg\" alt=\"Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-400x271.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-1440x975.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-960x650.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The result is \u003ca href=\"http://www.amysdrivethru.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Amy's Drive Thru\u003c/a> in Rohnert Park (the company is headquartered in Petaluma and operates a processing plant in Santa Rosa,) which opened at the end of July. By most accounts, it’s been a success. Hundreds lined up for \u003ca href=\"http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/4232050-181/hundreds-line-up-for-debut\" target=\"_blank\">its opening\u003c/a>, and the restaurant has already racked up more than 200 \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/amys-drive-thru-rohnert-park\" target=\"_blank\">Yelp reviews\u003c/a> in under two months. When I visited around 1 PM on a Saturday, the drive through was backed up, and virtually all of the parking spots were taken. We were elated when we saw two free spots next to each other, but alas, those were for electric vehicles only.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100534\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100534\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958.jpg\" alt=\"Communal tables outside.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Communal tables outside. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is located in the heart of enemy territory: a main thoroughfare just off the freeway that’s bordered by a handful of fast food chains: In-N-Out a block to the right, Arby’s to the left, McDonald’s in a nearby Walmart, and a Taco Bell across the street. The sprawling Graton Casino looms in the background, visible from inside the restaurant, just a field away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100537\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100537\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972.jpg\" alt=\"Landscaping at Amy's Drive Thru.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Landscaping at Amy's Drive Thru. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Amy's Drive Thru looks like a retrofitted barn, with high, beamed ceilings, a living roof and a water tower that collects rainwater for the landscaping. Inside, it’s bright and airy, with huge windows and a calming color palette (muted greens, greys and blues) that suggests an expensive Big Sur spa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100532\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100532\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954.jpg\" alt=\"Inside seating at Amy's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside seating at Amy's. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100531\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100531\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948.jpg\" alt=\"The color station at Amy's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The color station at Amy's. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is small and simple, featuring burgers, pizza, burritos, chili, salads and mac and cheese. (A style note: typically, I might put scare quotes around vegan “burgers” or “cheese” but since everything I consumed for this piece was a vegan or gluten-free version of its traditional self, I’m skipping those). Everything is vegetarian, and all menu items can be made gluten-free and vegan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100528\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100528\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925.jpg\" alt='The vegan \"Amy\" burger.' width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vegan \"Amy\" burger. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like any self-respecting fast food place, the cornerstone of the menu is the burger. The burger (“The Amy”) comes with two patties made from what appeared to be a combination of grains, mushrooms and quinoa (Amy’s didn’t respond to a request for ingredient lists) and comes with traditional fixings: cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and a special sauce. The burger hit all of the right notes: a crispy burger; soft bun; flavorful pickles; lettuce and onion adding a welcome textural contrast; and a satisfyingly tangy sauce. The vegan cheese melted well and added a comforting texture. The patty--the Berliners say they went through over \u003ca href=\"http://sf.eater.com/2015/7/22/9015613/amys-kitchen-drive-thru-fast-food-vegetarian-california\" target=\"_blank\">1,000 versions\u003c/a> of it before they settled on the current recipe. It had a nicely crisped edge and the mushrooms gave it a meaty texture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The patty was well-seasoned and remarkably inoffensive in a way that made me not miss meat. It sent me into a psychological tailspan: how much does the meat really matter in a fast food burger? When I eat a double-double from In-N-Out, how much of my enjoyment comes from the meat itself--a thin, fairly bland patty from a probably unhappy cow--and how much comes from the accessories: the salty, melted cheese; sweetly acidic ketchup; and crunchy vegetables, topped with a piquant secret sauce?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100529\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929.jpg\" alt=\"Vegan, gluten-free mac and cheese with tomatoes and green onions.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-100529\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegan, gluten-free mac and cheese with tomatoes and green onions. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I also tried the vegan and gluten-free mac and cheese with tomatoes and green onion. Despite its nontraditional ingredients--it’s made from rice noodles and \u003ca href=\"http://us.daiyafoods.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Daiya\u003c/a>--the texture was perfect. The chewy noodles held up to the thick cheesy sauce, and the bread crumbs provided a nice textural contrast. But while the texture was great, the taste was less so. It had an unidentifiable, yet distinctly off flavor--ironically, the same kind of fake, slightly sweet taste of \u003ca href=\"http://www.kraftmacandcheese.com/products/bluebox/the-cheesiest\" target=\"_blank\">Kraft’s blue box\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100526\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-100526 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913.jpg\" alt=\"A vegan chocolate shake.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1675\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-400x349.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-800x698.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-1440x1256.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-1180x1029.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-960x838.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A vegan chocolate shake. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dessert was a chocolate milkshake, made with almond and coconut milks, and sweetened with agave. There was none of the chalkiness or graininess of some non-dairy ice creams, but even compared to a dairy-based milkshakes, it holds up. It was spiked with a subtle, welcome coconut flavor and slight nuttiness, and had a depth of flavor and a decadence that my beloved \u003ca href=\"http://www.in-n-out.com/\" target=\"_blank\">In-N-Out\u003c/a> milkshakes--even with their declarations that they’re made from “Real Ice Cream”--lacked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100533\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100533\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949.jpg\" alt=\"The afternoon rush at Amy's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The afternoon rush at Amy's. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You could argue that this type of fast food isn’t necessarily healthier than the traditional kind. After all, fake cheese and fake ice cream \u003ca href=\"http://www.bonappetit.com/trends/article/i-m-sick-of-people-thinking-vegan-food-is-healthy\" target=\"_blank\">have calories too\u003c/a>. You could argue that we shouldn’t be prioritizing fast food at all, and should be instead be focusing on \u003ca href=\"http://civileats.com/2014/11/17/toss-those-take-out-menus-new-study-says-cooking-makes-us-healthier/\" target=\"_blank\">cooking more at home\u003c/a>. But no one can argue that Amy’s Drive Thru isn’t a step in the right direction. Americans aren’t going to stop eating their \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.wsj.com/numbers/how-much-meat-do-americans-eat-then-and-now-1792/\" target=\"_blank\">70 pounds of red meat and 54 pounds of poultry\u003c/a> per year--detrimental to both the health of their bodies and environment--because of well-intentioned editorials or \u003ca href=\"http://www.peta.org/\" target=\"_blank\">PETA’s\u003c/a> latest salacious campaign. If they’re going to consume less meat, it’s going to be because it’s cheap and easy to make the switch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s what Amy’s provides. The food is decent, even satisfying, but that’s almost beside the point. It’s affordable, and convenient: a five-minute side trip off the 101 for busy parents and tourists heading to Sonoma and Napa for wine tasting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100527\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100527\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924.jpg\" alt=\"The stylish, compostable packaging at Amy's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The stylish, compostable packaging at Amy's. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That’s how change happens: with small adjustments--stopping by Amy’s one night after soccer practice instead of Taco Bell--and an accessible, scalable concept: \u003ca href=\"http://www.amysdrivethru.com/files/download/43beb408d23a823\" target=\"_blank\">all menu items\u003c/a> except for salads are less than $6, and the company is \u003ca href=\"http://www.biteclubeats.com/amys-drive-thru-finally-opens-in-rohnert-park/\" target=\"_blank\">already planning\u003c/a> to open at least one more drive-thru in the next year or so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If Americans want healthier fast food options, someone has to prove that it’s a successful concept. And Amy’s, used to defying expectations--in a 2009 interview, the Berliners \u003ca href=\"http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/18/smallbusiness/amys_kitchen_startup_story.fsb/\" target=\"_blank\">recalled\u003c/a> how they were turned down for a business loan by almost every bank in town because no one believed consumers would buy organic, vegetarian frozen foods--is a good company to do it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.amysdrivethru.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Amy's Drive Thru\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n58 Golf Course Drive West [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/frJ3f\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nRohnert Park, CA 94928\u003cbr>\nPh: (707) 755-3629\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun, 10:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/amyskitchen\" target=\"_blank\">Amy's Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/amysdrivethru\" target=\"_blank\">@amysdrivethru\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (entrees under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100536\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100536\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961.jpg\" alt=\"Signage at Amy's Drive Thru.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-400x266.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-1440x959.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Signage at Amy's Drive Thru. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Amy's Drive Thru promises to be the most inclusive fast food in the country--but how’s it taste?","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1481592748,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":16,"wordCount":1208},"headData":{"title":"Eating Vegan and Gluten-Free Fast Food at Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park | KQED","description":"Amy's Drive Thru promises to be the most inclusive fast food in the country--but how’s it taste?","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Eating Vegan and Gluten-Free Fast Food at Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park","datePublished":"2015-09-21T23:16:57.000Z","dateModified":"2016-12-13T01:32:28.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"100525 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=100525","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/09/21/eating-vegan-and-gluten-free-fast-food-at-amys-drive-thru-in-rohnert-park/","disqusTitle":"Eating Vegan and Gluten-Free Fast Food at Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park","path":"/bayareabites/100525/eating-vegan-and-gluten-free-fast-food-at-amys-drive-thru-in-rohnert-park","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>Andy and Rachel Berliner started their line of vegetarian frozen dinners in 1987 after their daughter Amy was born and the time-crunched parents couldn’t find any healthy frozen meals that didn’t “\u003ca href=\"http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/18/smallbusiness/amys_kitchen_startup_story.fsb/\" target=\"_blank\">taste like cardboard\u003c/a>.” Now the founders of \u003ca href=\"http://www.amys.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Amy’s Kitchen\u003c/a> are attempting to start a sea change in another, historically unhealthy food market: fast food. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100535\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100535\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960.jpg\" alt=\"Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1300\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-400x271.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-800x542.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-1440x975.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-1180x799.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0960-960x650.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Amy's Drive Thru in Rohnert Park. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The result is \u003ca href=\"http://www.amysdrivethru.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Amy's Drive Thru\u003c/a> in Rohnert Park (the company is headquartered in Petaluma and operates a processing plant in Santa Rosa,) which opened at the end of July. By most accounts, it’s been a success. Hundreds lined up for \u003ca href=\"http://www.pressdemocrat.com/news/4232050-181/hundreds-line-up-for-debut\" target=\"_blank\">its opening\u003c/a>, and the restaurant has already racked up more than 200 \u003ca href=\"http://www.yelp.com/biz/amys-drive-thru-rohnert-park\" target=\"_blank\">Yelp reviews\u003c/a> in under two months. When I visited around 1 PM on a Saturday, the drive through was backed up, and virtually all of the parking spots were taken. We were elated when we saw two free spots next to each other, but alas, those were for electric vehicles only.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100534\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100534\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958.jpg\" alt=\"Communal tables outside.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0958-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Communal tables outside. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The restaurant is located in the heart of enemy territory: a main thoroughfare just off the freeway that’s bordered by a handful of fast food chains: In-N-Out a block to the right, Arby’s to the left, McDonald’s in a nearby Walmart, and a Taco Bell across the street. The sprawling Graton Casino looms in the background, visible from inside the restaurant, just a field away.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100537\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100537\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972.jpg\" alt=\"Landscaping at Amy's Drive Thru.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0972-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Landscaping at Amy's Drive Thru. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Amy's Drive Thru looks like a retrofitted barn, with high, beamed ceilings, a living roof and a water tower that collects rainwater for the landscaping. Inside, it’s bright and airy, with huge windows and a calming color palette (muted greens, greys and blues) that suggests an expensive Big Sur spa.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100532\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100532\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954.jpg\" alt=\"Inside seating at Amy's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0954-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inside seating at Amy's. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100531\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100531\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948.jpg\" alt=\"The color station at Amy's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0948-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The color station at Amy's. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>The menu is small and simple, featuring burgers, pizza, burritos, chili, salads and mac and cheese. (A style note: typically, I might put scare quotes around vegan “burgers” or “cheese” but since everything I consumed for this piece was a vegan or gluten-free version of its traditional self, I’m skipping those). Everything is vegetarian, and all menu items can be made gluten-free and vegan.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100528\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100528\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925.jpg\" alt='The vegan \"Amy\" burger.' width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0925-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The vegan \"Amy\" burger. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Like any self-respecting fast food place, the cornerstone of the menu is the burger. The burger (“The Amy”) comes with two patties made from what appeared to be a combination of grains, mushrooms and quinoa (Amy’s didn’t respond to a request for ingredient lists) and comes with traditional fixings: cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and a special sauce. The burger hit all of the right notes: a crispy burger; soft bun; flavorful pickles; lettuce and onion adding a welcome textural contrast; and a satisfyingly tangy sauce. The vegan cheese melted well and added a comforting texture. The patty--the Berliners say they went through over \u003ca href=\"http://sf.eater.com/2015/7/22/9015613/amys-kitchen-drive-thru-fast-food-vegetarian-california\" target=\"_blank\">1,000 versions\u003c/a> of it before they settled on the current recipe. It had a nicely crisped edge and the mushrooms gave it a meaty texture.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The patty was well-seasoned and remarkably inoffensive in a way that made me not miss meat. It sent me into a psychological tailspan: how much does the meat really matter in a fast food burger? When I eat a double-double from In-N-Out, how much of my enjoyment comes from the meat itself--a thin, fairly bland patty from a probably unhappy cow--and how much comes from the accessories: the salty, melted cheese; sweetly acidic ketchup; and crunchy vegetables, topped with a piquant secret sauce?\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100529\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929.jpg\" alt=\"Vegan, gluten-free mac and cheese with tomatoes and green onions.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" class=\"size-full wp-image-100529\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0929-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vegan, gluten-free mac and cheese with tomatoes and green onions. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>I also tried the vegan and gluten-free mac and cheese with tomatoes and green onion. Despite its nontraditional ingredients--it’s made from rice noodles and \u003ca href=\"http://us.daiyafoods.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Daiya\u003c/a>--the texture was perfect. The chewy noodles held up to the thick cheesy sauce, and the bread crumbs provided a nice textural contrast. But while the texture was great, the taste was less so. It had an unidentifiable, yet distinctly off flavor--ironically, the same kind of fake, slightly sweet taste of \u003ca href=\"http://www.kraftmacandcheese.com/products/bluebox/the-cheesiest\" target=\"_blank\">Kraft’s blue box\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100526\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-100526 size-full\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913.jpg\" alt=\"A vegan chocolate shake.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1675\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-400x349.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-800x698.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-1440x1256.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-1180x1029.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0913-960x838.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A vegan chocolate shake. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Dessert was a chocolate milkshake, made with almond and coconut milks, and sweetened with agave. There was none of the chalkiness or graininess of some non-dairy ice creams, but even compared to a dairy-based milkshakes, it holds up. It was spiked with a subtle, welcome coconut flavor and slight nuttiness, and had a depth of flavor and a decadence that my beloved \u003ca href=\"http://www.in-n-out.com/\" target=\"_blank\">In-N-Out\u003c/a> milkshakes--even with their declarations that they’re made from “Real Ice Cream”--lacked.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100533\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100533\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949.jpg\" alt=\"The afternoon rush at Amy's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0949-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The afternoon rush at Amy's. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>You could argue that this type of fast food isn’t necessarily healthier than the traditional kind. After all, fake cheese and fake ice cream \u003ca href=\"http://www.bonappetit.com/trends/article/i-m-sick-of-people-thinking-vegan-food-is-healthy\" target=\"_blank\">have calories too\u003c/a>. You could argue that we shouldn’t be prioritizing fast food at all, and should be instead be focusing on \u003ca href=\"http://civileats.com/2014/11/17/toss-those-take-out-menus-new-study-says-cooking-makes-us-healthier/\" target=\"_blank\">cooking more at home\u003c/a>. But no one can argue that Amy’s Drive Thru isn’t a step in the right direction. Americans aren’t going to stop eating their \u003ca href=\"http://blogs.wsj.com/numbers/how-much-meat-do-americans-eat-then-and-now-1792/\" target=\"_blank\">70 pounds of red meat and 54 pounds of poultry\u003c/a> per year--detrimental to both the health of their bodies and environment--because of well-intentioned editorials or \u003ca href=\"http://www.peta.org/\" target=\"_blank\">PETA’s\u003c/a> latest salacious campaign. If they’re going to consume less meat, it’s going to be because it’s cheap and easy to make the switch.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>That’s what Amy’s provides. The food is decent, even satisfying, but that’s almost beside the point. It’s affordable, and convenient: a five-minute side trip off the 101 for busy parents and tourists heading to Sonoma and Napa for wine tasting.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100527\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100527\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924.jpg\" alt=\"The stylish, compostable packaging at Amy's.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-400x267.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-1180x787.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0924-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The stylish, compostable packaging at Amy's. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>That’s how change happens: with small adjustments--stopping by Amy’s one night after soccer practice instead of Taco Bell--and an accessible, scalable concept: \u003ca href=\"http://www.amysdrivethru.com/files/download/43beb408d23a823\" target=\"_blank\">all menu items\u003c/a> except for salads are less than $6, and the company is \u003ca href=\"http://www.biteclubeats.com/amys-drive-thru-finally-opens-in-rohnert-park/\" target=\"_blank\">already planning\u003c/a> to open at least one more drive-thru in the next year or so.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>If Americans want healthier fast food options, someone has to prove that it’s a successful concept. And Amy’s, used to defying expectations--in a 2009 interview, the Berliners \u003ca href=\"http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/18/smallbusiness/amys_kitchen_startup_story.fsb/\" target=\"_blank\">recalled\u003c/a> how they were turned down for a business loan by almost every bank in town because no one believed consumers would buy organic, vegetarian frozen foods--is a good company to do it.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.amysdrivethru.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Amy's Drive Thru\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\n58 Golf Course Drive West [\u003ca href=\"https://goo.gl/maps/frJ3f\" target=\"_blank\">Map\u003c/a>]\u003cbr>\nRohnert Park, CA 94928\u003cbr>\nPh: (707) 755-3629\u003cbr>\nHours: Mon-Sun, 10:30am-10pm\u003cbr>\nFacebook: \u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/amyskitchen\" target=\"_blank\">Amy's Kitchen\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nTwitter: \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/amysdrivethru\" target=\"_blank\">@amysdrivethru\u003c/a>\u003cbr>\nPrice range: $ (entrees under $10)\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_100536\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-100536\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961.jpg\" alt=\"Signage at Amy's Drive Thru.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1279\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-400x266.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-800x533.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-1440x959.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-1180x786.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/09/DSC_0961-960x640.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Signage at Amy's Drive Thru. \u003ccite>(Shelby Pope)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/100525/eating-vegan-and-gluten-free-fast-food-at-amys-drive-thru-in-rohnert-park","authors":["5566"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_1246","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_1807","bayareabites_10","bayareabites_181","bayareabites_1873"],"tags":["bayareabites_14520","bayareabites_14523","bayareabites_1435","bayareabites_138","bayareabites_3446","bayareabites_13595","bayareabites_14868","bayareabites_14869","bayareabites_1871","bayareabites_13952"],"featImg":"bayareabites_100528","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_97292":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_97292","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"97292","score":null,"sort":[1436399586000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"the-homemade-vegan-pantry-offers-plant-based-recipes-for-omnivores-and-vegans-alike","title":"'The Homemade Vegan Pantry' Offers Plant-Based Recipes for Omnivores and Vegans Alike","publishDate":1436399586,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97372\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Miyoko Schinner of vegan cheese-making fame has just put out a new cookbook with recipes for the vegan pantry.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97372\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miyoko Schinner of vegan cheese-making fame has just put out a new cookbook with recipes for the vegan pantry. \u003ccite>(Alix Wall)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Miyoko Schinner is one busy woman. One might think that launching her own line of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/12/05/its-here-vegan-cheese-that-actually-tastes-good/\" target=\"_blank\">plant-based cheeses\u003c/a> – or as she calls them, “artisanal cultured nut products,” which are made in Fairfax and are available under the \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\">Miyoko’s Kitchen\u003c/a> label in many natural food and grocery stores near you – last year would be enough on her plate, but no. The longtime vegan has just released “\u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Homemade-Vegan-Pantry-Making-Staples/dp/1607746778/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435083179&sr=8-1&keywords=miyoko+schinner\" target=\"_blank\">The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples\u003c/a>” with a foreword from \u003ca href=\"http://www.theppk.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Isa Chandra Moskowitz\u003c/a> (Ten Speed Press), her fourth cookbook.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Schinner wrote this book because, as she says in its introduction, vegans are no different than everyone else in that they sometimes rely on heavily-processed products to save time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Figuring out how to feed one’s family daily can be quite a chore, she says, and as her family grew and life became more complicated, she too became more reliant on such packaged and pre-made products.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“While all of this seemed to make my life easier, Mother Nature wasn’t smiling down on me on garbage night as our family’s mountain of packaging waste grew, nor did it help our pocketbook, our health, or our enjoyment of the taste and flavors of food,” she writes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over time, she began experimenting with making her own soy yogurt, then vegan mayonnaise and bread. Then she moved on to soymilk and other pantry staples. She learned that an investment of time on the weekend making such staples worked wonders to improve the quality of her family’s weeknight dinners by having such items already in the pantry or refrigerator.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97739\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/SCHI_Homeade-Vegan-Pantry-e1436325586494.jpg\" alt=\"The Homemade Vegan Pantry Offers Recipes for Everything from Condiments to Pancake Mixes to Meat Substitutes.\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97739\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Homemade Vegan Pantry Offers Recipes for Everything from Condiments to Pancake Mixes to Meat Substitutes. \u003ccite>(Eva Kolenko)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Not only did she produce so much less waste, but she was saving money, too. By her accounting, half a gallon of soymilk costs around $4. The soybeans required to make the same amount: 50 cents at most. Vegan mayonnaise also runs around $4. But a bit of oil, homemade soymilk, garlic and a few spices can knock the price down to half that, if not even more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Furthermore, Schinner gives tips on how to stretch your dollars even further by using vegetable bits that might otherwise end up in the compost. For example, she advises that after making mushroom stock, you can take the mushrooms, carrots and onions that have given over their flavor to the stock, and with the addition of walnuts, herbs and spices, they can be turned into a mushroom pâté. She also takes the skins that come from cooking down tomatoes and turns them into a pesto that can be used to enhance soups and sandwiches. (While finding uses for vegetables from stock is not a new concept, I certainly give Schinner credit for thinking up a use for tomato skins, though quite a large volume of them is needed to make said pesto). And this one was also completely new to me: \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okara_(food)\" target=\"_blank\">okara\u003c/a>, which is the fibrous byproduct leftover from making your own soymilk, has a flaky texture that Schinner says is the perfect base for her recipes for San Francisco Fab Cakes (in lieu of crab cakes), Gold Nuggets (a stand-in for the more popular chicken) or UnFish Sticks (no explanation necessary).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While all of this sounds good in theory, I wonder how many people – vegans or not – will be inspired to make their own tofu from their homemade soymilk (though it can just as easily be made from store-bought soymilk.) While Schinner goes on at length about how delicious homemade tofu can be in comparison, making your own requires magnesium chloride and cooking the soymilk until it coagulates in a process that mirrors making your own cheese. Of course, there are plenty of people now making their own cheese and therefore tofu isn’t any harder, except for the extra step to make your own soymilk first, but your average person looking to save time is probably going to just buy the pre-made versions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The book really does cover all kinds of pantry items, however, from salad dressings and condiments to cheeses to muffin and pancake mixes and meat substitutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97737\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920.jpg\" alt=\" Mushrooms finely chopped in a food processor, shallots, garlic and cashew cream make up one fantastically rich -- and delicious -- pasta sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97737\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mushrooms finely chopped in a food processor, shallots, garlic and cashew cream make up one fantastically rich -- and delicious -- pasta sauce. \u003ccite>( Alix Wall)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One recipe that jumped out at me wasn’t for a pantry item, but for an Umbrian Tartufo Sauce – a pasta sauce made from mushrooms that Schinner tried in Italy some years ago. While the version she ate in Italy was oil-based, she replaces that with cashew cream, which is made by blending cashews and water in a blender to give the sauce some creaminess (no need to soak the cashews, unless you have a very weak blender).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97740\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/umbrian-tartufo.jpg\" alt=\"Umbrian Tartufo Sauce used in the finished pasta dish.\" width=\"900\" height=\"1105\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97740\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/umbrian-tartufo.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/umbrian-tartufo-400x491.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/umbrian-tartufo-800x982.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Umbrian Tartufo Sauce used in the finished pasta dish. \u003ccite>(Eva Kolenko)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mushrooms, shallots and quite a lot of garlic are sautéed in a bit of oil first. The cashew cream is added later, along with a bit of truffle oil, and then eaten over pasta. It was rich, it was satisfying, and the fact that it was vegan didn’t even come up; we thoroughly enjoyed it, and would definitely make it again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also tried Schinners’ recipe for what she calls “The Real Burger,” or the “Now and Zen” burgers, named after the vegan bistro she once ran in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I get more requests from omnivores for this burger than for just about anything else,” she writes, and I have to say after eating several of them, I can see why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The recipe makes 18 large burgers, which makes it easy to justify the time, since they freeze well, and taking one out of the freezer to grill for vegetarian guests at a barbecue will certainly be so much more impressive than reaching for the cardboard box of veggie burgers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97738\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 887px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger.jpg\" alt=\"While these burgers won't fool anyone, they are tasty enough that omnivores will love them anyhow. \" width=\"887\" height=\"1087\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97738\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger.jpg 887w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-400x490.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-800x980.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">While these burgers won't fool anyone, they are tasty enough that omnivores will love them anyhow. \u003ccite>(Eva Kolenko)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thekitchn.com/vital-wheat-gluten-what-is-it-84612\" target=\"_blank\">Vital wheat gluten\u003c/a> is one of the secret ingredients, and is what makes the texture of these burgers so good. They not only stick together well, but they are chewy in a way that most veggie burgers aren’t. My husband and I both thought these were some of the most successful veggie burgers we had ever had, both in terms of their flavor (most of it comes from mushrooms and onions, but tomato paste and miso and a number of spices are in there, too) and texture, though obviously they won’t work for gluten-free folks. I also brought some to a barbecue, and several non-vegans who tried them remarked they may be the best veggie burger they ever had.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since there are so many recipes for condiments included, I thought I should give one of those a try as well, and chose a ranch dressing. Like many of the condiments, it has a cashew base, and then is doctored up with some lemon, garlic, onion, mustard and spices. While this made a fine vegan salad dressing, we didn’t think it tasted particularly like the ranch it was aiming for, mostly in that it was missing the tanginess.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vegan cooking is trying to save the world, as Isa Chandra Moskowitz says in the book’s foreword. But in so doing, it needs to be tasty enough so omnivores like it too. Based on the recipes we tried, this book is meaty enough – forgive the pun – that omnivores looking to lessen their meat consumption will have plenty to chew on, and for vegans, well, it’s a slam-dunk.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Umbrian Tartufo Sauce\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1 pound cremini mushrooms\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (optional)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2 cup minced shallot\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>6 cloves garlic, minced\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 to 3 tablespoons good-quality white truffle oil, or to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 cup Cashew Cream (recipe below)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>10 ounces cooked spaghetti or strangozzi, if you can get it, or homemade pasta\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parsley, for garnish (optional)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Cut the mushrooms in half or quarters, depending on how large they are, so they are all fairly uniform in size. Pulse them in a food processor until they are finely minced but not mushy. Be sure not to process too long, or you will end up with a puree.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the shallot and sauté until tender. For oil-free cooking, simply sauté the shallot with a dash of water. Add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are browned and moist but not wet looking. Add the truffle oil and cashew cream and stir well. Cook for 1 minute to let the sauce thicken, then season with salt and pepper. Toss with hot spaghetti, garnish with some chopped parsley, and serve immediately. Best enjoyed when freshly made; leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days. Do not freeze, or it will change the texture.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>Cashew Cream\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 3 1/2 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>3 cups water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 cup cashews\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Place the water and cashews in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. That’s it! The cream keeps in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Note:\u003c/strong> For a thicker cream, reduce the water by 1⁄2 cup.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>The Real Burger (aka Now and Zen Burger)\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 18 big burgers\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>2 pounds white or cremini mushrooms, quartered\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 large onions, diced\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>4 cups cooked brown rice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2 cup tomato paste\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 cup chopped parsley\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/3 cup soy sauce\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 tablespoons white or chickpea miso\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon dried thyme\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon dried savory\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4 teaspoon ground allspice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 cups vital wheat gluten\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\nSERVING SUGGESTIONS (OPTIONAL)\n\u003cli>1/3 cup Dijon mustard\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup or agave\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 onion, sliced\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Oil, for sautéing\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Burger buns\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mayonnaise\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lettuce leaves or microgreens\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tomatoes, sliced\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Pulse the mushrooms in batches in the food processor until minced but not mushy. Transfer them to a large bowl, then mix in the onions, rice, tomato paste, parsley, soy sauce, miso, and herbs and spices. Mixing is most easily done with your hands. When everything is well incorporated, add the wheat gluten and mix well.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\n\u003col>\nPreheat the oven to 350°F and grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. Now form the burgers. You can just pat them into eighteen burgers with your hands, or follow one of these easy suggestions for forming:\n\u003cli>Use a large ice cream scoop to form balls, drop them onto the prepared baking sheets, then flatten with your hand to form patties.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Find a large, deep lid for a jar, like ones often used for giant jars of peanut butter. Line it with plastic wrap. Pack in the burger mixture, then flip it out onto the prepared baking sheets (you can keep reusing the same sheet of plastic wrap). This method makes perfectly shaped burgers like the kind that come out of a box. Fool your kids with this method if they tend to clamor for “bought” goods.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bake for about 30 minutes, until firm to the touch. Refrigerate or freeze until use. Refrigerate for a week or so or freeze for 6 to 8 months. You can reheat them in a skillet with a little oil, throw them on the grill, or pop them back in the oven.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>For serving, the usual mustard and ketchup work fine, but I prefer these with some sautéed onions and a sweet Dijon sauce. To create the sauce, in a small bowl, mix together the mustard and 3 tablespoons syrup (or more, depending on how sweet you like your condiments) and set aside. In a sauté pan, sauté the sliced onion in a little oil over medium-high heat until browned. Spread burger buns with vegan mayo, place a hot burger patty on the bun, and top with a generous helping of the onions and sweet Dijon sauce. If you like, throw on some lettuce and tomatoes, too.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Recipes reprinted from THE HOMEMADE VEGAN PANTRY Copyright © 2015 by Miyoko Schinner. Photographs © 2015 by Eva Kolenko. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Making your own vegan pantry items is not only healthier, cheaper and produces way less waste, says vegan chef Miyoko Schinner, but can be a whole lot yummier, too. She sets out to prove it with her latest cookbook, 'The Homemade Vegan Pantry.'","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1436640677,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":24,"wordCount":2143},"headData":{"title":"'The Homemade Vegan Pantry' Offers Plant-Based Recipes for Omnivores and Vegans Alike | KQED","description":"Making your own vegan pantry items is not only healthier, cheaper and produces way less waste, says vegan chef Miyoko Schinner, but can be a whole lot yummier, too. She sets out to prove it with her latest cookbook, 'The Homemade Vegan Pantry.'","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"'The Homemade Vegan Pantry' Offers Plant-Based Recipes for Omnivores and Vegans Alike","datePublished":"2015-07-08T23:53:06.000Z","dateModified":"2015-07-11T18:51:17.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"97292 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=97292","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/07/08/the-homemade-vegan-pantry-offers-plant-based-recipes-for-omnivores-and-vegans-alike/","disqusTitle":"'The Homemade Vegan Pantry' Offers Plant-Based Recipes for Omnivores and Vegans Alike","path":"/bayareabites/97292/the-homemade-vegan-pantry-offers-plant-based-recipes-for-omnivores-and-vegans-alike","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97372\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Miyoko Schinner of vegan cheese-making fame has just put out a new cookbook with recipes for the vegan pantry.\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97372\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000.jpg 1000w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/miyoko-shinner-1000-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miyoko Schinner of vegan cheese-making fame has just put out a new cookbook with recipes for the vegan pantry. \u003ccite>(Alix Wall)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Miyoko Schinner is one busy woman. One might think that launching her own line of \u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/12/05/its-here-vegan-cheese-that-actually-tastes-good/\" target=\"_blank\">plant-based cheeses\u003c/a> – or as she calls them, “artisanal cultured nut products,” which are made in Fairfax and are available under the \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com\" target=\"_blank\">Miyoko’s Kitchen\u003c/a> label in many natural food and grocery stores near you – last year would be enough on her plate, but no. The longtime vegan has just released “\u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Homemade-Vegan-Pantry-Making-Staples/dp/1607746778/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1435083179&sr=8-1&keywords=miyoko+schinner\" target=\"_blank\">The Homemade Vegan Pantry: The Art of Making Your Own Staples\u003c/a>” with a foreword from \u003ca href=\"http://www.theppk.com/about/\" target=\"_blank\">Isa Chandra Moskowitz\u003c/a> (Ten Speed Press), her fourth cookbook.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Schinner wrote this book because, as she says in its introduction, vegans are no different than everyone else in that they sometimes rely on heavily-processed products to save time.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Figuring out how to feed one’s family daily can be quite a chore, she says, and as her family grew and life became more complicated, she too became more reliant on such packaged and pre-made products.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“While all of this seemed to make my life easier, Mother Nature wasn’t smiling down on me on garbage night as our family’s mountain of packaging waste grew, nor did it help our pocketbook, our health, or our enjoyment of the taste and flavors of food,” she writes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Over time, she began experimenting with making her own soy yogurt, then vegan mayonnaise and bread. Then she moved on to soymilk and other pantry staples. She learned that an investment of time on the weekend making such staples worked wonders to improve the quality of her family’s weeknight dinners by having such items already in the pantry or refrigerator.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97739\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 500px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/SCHI_Homeade-Vegan-Pantry-e1436325586494.jpg\" alt=\"The Homemade Vegan Pantry Offers Recipes for Everything from Condiments to Pancake Mixes to Meat Substitutes.\" width=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97739\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Homemade Vegan Pantry Offers Recipes for Everything from Condiments to Pancake Mixes to Meat Substitutes. \u003ccite>(Eva Kolenko)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Not only did she produce so much less waste, but she was saving money, too. By her accounting, half a gallon of soymilk costs around $4. The soybeans required to make the same amount: 50 cents at most. Vegan mayonnaise also runs around $4. But a bit of oil, homemade soymilk, garlic and a few spices can knock the price down to half that, if not even more.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Furthermore, Schinner gives tips on how to stretch your dollars even further by using vegetable bits that might otherwise end up in the compost. For example, she advises that after making mushroom stock, you can take the mushrooms, carrots and onions that have given over their flavor to the stock, and with the addition of walnuts, herbs and spices, they can be turned into a mushroom pâté. She also takes the skins that come from cooking down tomatoes and turns them into a pesto that can be used to enhance soups and sandwiches. (While finding uses for vegetables from stock is not a new concept, I certainly give Schinner credit for thinking up a use for tomato skins, though quite a large volume of them is needed to make said pesto). And this one was also completely new to me: \u003ca href=\"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okara_(food)\" target=\"_blank\">okara\u003c/a>, which is the fibrous byproduct leftover from making your own soymilk, has a flaky texture that Schinner says is the perfect base for her recipes for San Francisco Fab Cakes (in lieu of crab cakes), Gold Nuggets (a stand-in for the more popular chicken) or UnFish Sticks (no explanation necessary).\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While all of this sounds good in theory, I wonder how many people – vegans or not – will be inspired to make their own tofu from their homemade soymilk (though it can just as easily be made from store-bought soymilk.) While Schinner goes on at length about how delicious homemade tofu can be in comparison, making your own requires magnesium chloride and cooking the soymilk until it coagulates in a process that mirrors making your own cheese. Of course, there are plenty of people now making their own cheese and therefore tofu isn’t any harder, except for the extra step to make your own soymilk first, but your average person looking to save time is probably going to just buy the pre-made versions.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The book really does cover all kinds of pantry items, however, from salad dressings and condiments to cheeses to muffin and pancake mixes and meat substitutes.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97737\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920.jpg\" alt=\" Mushrooms finely chopped in a food processor, shallots, garlic and cashew cream make up one fantastically rich -- and delicious -- pasta sauce.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97737\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920.jpg 1920w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-400x300.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-800x600.jpg 800w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-1180x885.jpg 1180w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/IMG_0682-1920-960x720.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mushrooms finely chopped in a food processor, shallots, garlic and cashew cream make up one fantastically rich -- and delicious -- pasta sauce. \u003ccite>( Alix Wall)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>One recipe that jumped out at me wasn’t for a pantry item, but for an Umbrian Tartufo Sauce – a pasta sauce made from mushrooms that Schinner tried in Italy some years ago. While the version she ate in Italy was oil-based, she replaces that with cashew cream, which is made by blending cashews and water in a blender to give the sauce some creaminess (no need to soak the cashews, unless you have a very weak blender).\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97740\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 900px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/umbrian-tartufo.jpg\" alt=\"Umbrian Tartufo Sauce used in the finished pasta dish.\" width=\"900\" height=\"1105\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97740\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/umbrian-tartufo.jpg 900w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/umbrian-tartufo-400x491.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/umbrian-tartufo-800x982.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Umbrian Tartufo Sauce used in the finished pasta dish. \u003ccite>(Eva Kolenko)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Mushrooms, shallots and quite a lot of garlic are sautéed in a bit of oil first. The cashew cream is added later, along with a bit of truffle oil, and then eaten over pasta. It was rich, it was satisfying, and the fact that it was vegan didn’t even come up; we thoroughly enjoyed it, and would definitely make it again.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>I also tried Schinners’ recipe for what she calls “The Real Burger,” or the “Now and Zen” burgers, named after the vegan bistro she once ran in San Francisco.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I get more requests from omnivores for this burger than for just about anything else,” she writes, and I have to say after eating several of them, I can see why.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The recipe makes 18 large burgers, which makes it easy to justify the time, since they freeze well, and taking one out of the freezer to grill for vegetarian guests at a barbecue will certainly be so much more impressive than reaching for the cardboard box of veggie burgers.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_97738\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 887px\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger.jpg\" alt=\"While these burgers won't fool anyone, they are tasty enough that omnivores will love them anyhow. \" width=\"887\" height=\"1087\" class=\"size-full wp-image-97738\" srcset=\"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger.jpg 887w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-400x490.jpg 400w, https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/sites/24/2015/06/real-burger-800x980.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\">\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">While these burgers won't fool anyone, they are tasty enough that omnivores will love them anyhow. \u003ccite>(Eva Kolenko)\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>\u003ca href=\"http://www.thekitchn.com/vital-wheat-gluten-what-is-it-84612\" target=\"_blank\">Vital wheat gluten\u003c/a> is one of the secret ingredients, and is what makes the texture of these burgers so good. They not only stick together well, but they are chewy in a way that most veggie burgers aren’t. My husband and I both thought these were some of the most successful veggie burgers we had ever had, both in terms of their flavor (most of it comes from mushrooms and onions, but tomato paste and miso and a number of spices are in there, too) and texture, though obviously they won’t work for gluten-free folks. I also brought some to a barbecue, and several non-vegans who tried them remarked they may be the best veggie burger they ever had.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Since there are so many recipes for condiments included, I thought I should give one of those a try as well, and chose a ranch dressing. Like many of the condiments, it has a cashew base, and then is doctored up with some lemon, garlic, onion, mustard and spices. While this made a fine vegan salad dressing, we didn’t think it tasted particularly like the ranch it was aiming for, mostly in that it was missing the tanginess.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Vegan cooking is trying to save the world, as Isa Chandra Moskowitz says in the book’s foreword. But in so doing, it needs to be tasty enough so omnivores like it too. Based on the recipes we tried, this book is meaty enough – forgive the pun – that omnivores looking to lessen their meat consumption will have plenty to chew on, and for vegans, well, it’s a slam-dunk.\u003c/p>\n\u003ch3>Umbrian Tartufo Sauce\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 4 servings\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>1 pound cremini mushrooms\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 to 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (optional)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2 cup minced shallot\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>6 cloves garlic, minced\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 to 3 tablespoons good-quality white truffle oil, or to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 cup Cashew Cream (recipe below)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>10 ounces cooked spaghetti or strangozzi, if you can get it, or homemade pasta\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Parsley, for garnish (optional)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Cut the mushrooms in half or quarters, depending on how large they are, so they are all fairly uniform in size. Pulse them in a food processor until they are finely minced but not mushy. Be sure not to process too long, or you will end up with a puree.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the shallot and sauté until tender. For oil-free cooking, simply sauté the shallot with a dash of water. Add the garlic and mushrooms and sauté for 5 to 10 minutes, until the mushrooms are browned and moist but not wet looking. Add the truffle oil and cashew cream and stir well. Cook for 1 minute to let the sauce thicken, then season with salt and pepper. Toss with hot spaghetti, garnish with some chopped parsley, and serve immediately. Best enjoyed when freshly made; leftovers can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for 2 or 3 days. Do not freeze, or it will change the texture.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>Cashew Cream\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 3 1/2 cups\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>3 cups water\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 cup cashews\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Place the water and cashews in a blender and blend until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. That’s it! The cream keeps in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 days.\u003c/li>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Note:\u003c/strong> For a thicker cream, reduce the water by 1⁄2 cup.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/ol>\n\u003ch3>The Real Burger (aka Now and Zen Burger)\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Makes 18 big burgers\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>2 pounds white or cremini mushrooms, quartered\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 large onions, diced\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>4 cups cooked brown rice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/2 cup tomato paste\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 cup chopped parsley\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/3 cup soy sauce\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 tablespoons white or chickpea miso\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon dried thyme\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon dried savory\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1/4 teaspoon ground allspice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 cups vital wheat gluten\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cul>\nSERVING SUGGESTIONS (OPTIONAL)\n\u003cli>1/3 cup Dijon mustard\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 to 4 tablespoons maple syrup or agave\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 onion, sliced\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Oil, for sautéing\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Burger buns\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Mayonnaise\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Lettuce leaves or microgreens\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Tomatoes, sliced\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003col>\n\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>Pulse the mushrooms in batches in the food processor until minced but not mushy. Transfer them to a large bowl, then mix in the onions, rice, tomato paste, parsley, soy sauce, miso, and herbs and spices. Mixing is most easily done with your hands. When everything is well incorporated, add the wheat gluten and mix well.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\n\u003col>\nPreheat the oven to 350°F and grease two baking sheets or line them with parchment paper. Now form the burgers. You can just pat them into eighteen burgers with your hands, or follow one of these easy suggestions for forming:\n\u003cli>Use a large ice cream scoop to form balls, drop them onto the prepared baking sheets, then flatten with your hand to form patties.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Find a large, deep lid for a jar, like ones often used for giant jars of peanut butter. Line it with plastic wrap. Pack in the burger mixture, then flip it out onto the prepared baking sheets (you can keep reusing the same sheet of plastic wrap). This method makes perfectly shaped burgers like the kind that come out of a box. Fool your kids with this method if they tend to clamor for “bought” goods.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Bake for about 30 minutes, until firm to the touch. Refrigerate or freeze until use. Refrigerate for a week or so or freeze for 6 to 8 months. You can reheat them in a skillet with a little oil, throw them on the grill, or pop them back in the oven.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>For serving, the usual mustard and ketchup work fine, but I prefer these with some sautéed onions and a sweet Dijon sauce. To create the sauce, in a small bowl, mix together the mustard and 3 tablespoons syrup (or more, depending on how sweet you like your condiments) and set aside. In a sauté pan, sauté the sliced onion in a little oil over medium-high heat until browned. Spread burger buns with vegan mayo, place a hot burger patty on the bun, and top with a generous helping of the onions and sweet Dijon sauce. If you like, throw on some lettuce and tomatoes, too.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ol>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Recipes reprinted from THE HOMEMADE VEGAN PANTRY Copyright © 2015 by Miyoko Schinner. Photographs © 2015 by Eva Kolenko. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/97292/the-homemade-vegan-pantry-offers-plant-based-recipes-for-omnivores-and-vegans-alike","authors":["5567"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_2254","bayareabites_588","bayareabites_12869","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_12","bayareabites_1873"],"tags":["bayareabites_14584","bayareabites_14617","bayareabites_14585","bayareabites_1871","bayareabites_13952","bayareabites_14616"],"featImg":"bayareabites_97738","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_94747":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_94747","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"94747","score":null,"sort":[1428434016000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"hold-the-mammal-daring-to-make-dairy-free-cheese-from-nuts","title":"Hold The Mammal: Daring To Make Dairy-Free Cheese From Nuts","publishDate":1428434016,"format":"standard","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cp>On the fringes of the cheese world, a quest for non-dairy cheese that tastes like the real thing has been underway for years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Products made mostly of soy protein or coagulated palm oil, often heavily processed and artificially flavored, have dominated the (very) narrow vegan cheese section of the supermarket. But these products have long underwhelmed the palate with their thin flavor and \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/30/151687828/cracking-the-code-making-vegan-cheese-taste-cheesier\">reluctance to melt\u003c/a> on a hot pizza.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, as lactose intolerance and environmental and animal welfare concerns about livestock production drive more interest in alternatives to animal products, a new generation of non-dairy cheese makers is doing something novel: They're actually making cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>OK, so they're not using milk from mammals. But by culturing the milk or puree from tree nuts with the same bacteria used by dairy cheese makers, and letting it mature, companies like \u003ca href=\"http://www.kite-hill.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kite Hill\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://punkrawklabs.net/nut-milk-cheeses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Punk Rawk Labs\u003c/a> have turned the scramble for a decent-tasting vegan cheese replacement into something crafty. And pretty tasty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Kite Hill, the cheese-making starts with grinding the nuts with water and then separating out the solids to make almond milk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"And at that point forward, it's almost exactly the same process as dairy cheese-making,\" says Kite Hill's CEO Matthew Sade, whose line includes a crusted Brie-like cheese and a smooth chevre-like cheese. Sade cultures the almond milk with \u003cem>Lactobacillus acidophilus\u003c/em>, bacteria that has assisted cheese and yogurt makers for ages by turning the sugar in the milk into lactic acid. It's part of the key to giving good cheese its tang.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once cultured, the milk forms curds, which settle into a molded shape. At this stage, the cheese can be aged for several days or weeks. Kite Hill's \"soft-ripened\" cheese actually develops a bitter rind very much like that on a piece of Brie. The soft interior is creamy, with a tart cheesy bite and a distinct essence of almond. Kite Hill's fresh cheese is tart, cool and smooth, like mild goat cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_94749\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/heidi-ho-ne-chevre-12f3139639589e6b35c282bfdb11758220f1c219-e1428433213278.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-94749\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/heidi-ho-ne-chevre-12f3139639589e6b35c282bfdb11758220f1c219-e1428433213278.jpg\" alt=\"Heidi Ho's Ne Chevre live culture cashew cheese.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heidi Ho's Ne Chevre live culture cashew cheese. \u003ccite>(Alastair Bland for NPR )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Treeline, in Kingston, N.Y., makes six cheeses, all from cashew nuts. Owner Michael Schwarz says the ground-up cashews that he inoculates with \u003cem>L. acidophilus\u003c/em> quickly develop umami — a mark of fermentation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's this basic culturing process that distinguishes the new wave of vegan cheeses from others that rely on long ingredient lists and heavy processing to mimic the taste and texture of dairy cheese. Many vegan cheese-like products are made with vegetable or coconut oil, tapioca starch, flavorings and preservatives. Sometimes yeast extract is used to provide a cheddar-like essence. One company, called Daiya, uses lactic acid to imitate the pungent spice of cheese. The product is flavorful, yet reminiscent of industrial blocks of cheddar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"For a long time, the bar was set very, very low for making vegan cheese,\" says Heidi Lovig, owner of \u003ca href=\"http://www.heidiho.com/products/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heidi Ho\u003c/a> in Portland, Ore. \"They were made using highly processed ingredients with very low nutritional value. It was rubbery and plasticky.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new artisan cheese-makers say that cheese can be made from many kinds of tree nuts. Alissa Barthel, the founder and cheese-maker of \u003ca href=\"http://punkrawklabs.net/\">Punk Rawk Labs\u003c/a> in Minneapolis, is using both macadamias and cashews in her product. Miyoko's Creamery and Easy Living Foods, like Treeline, use cashew nuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jean Prevot, the head cheese-maker at Kite Hill says that, as far as he knows, people hadn't ever cultured nut milk or nut puree until recent years. That, he speculates, is because animal milk has generally been available — and because the new alternatives are borne out of modern trends of rejecting animal products.ry cheese, vegan cheese\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of the vegan nut cheeses sampled by The Salt were satisfying. Some, like Heidi Ho and Miyoko's, had a texture like hummus; Kite Hill's cheeses are a little smoother. That's because the nut solids are removed prior to culturing, according to Prevot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But none of these products melt — not exactly, anyway. They may soften some when warmed, but they're better suited to spreading on crackers. And that's because the protein that allows traditional cheese to melt and stretch and retract, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/30/151687828/cracking-the-code-making-vegan-cheese-taste-cheesier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">called casein,\u003c/a> is not present in nut milks. Still, some of the nut cheese-makers tell The Salt they are now attempting to crack the melting code.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the vegan marketplace grows, these cheese makers are excited about the possibilities of making better products. But how prominent, or wide, the vegan cheese section may become is anyone's guess.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Americans are still eating a huge quantity of dairy cheese, in fact more than ever before. In 2013, Americans consumed 33.5 pounds of cheese per capita, up from 14.2 pounds each in 1975, according to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/dairy-data.aspx\">U.S. Department of Agriculture\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The vegan cheese-makers predict their best cheese is still to come.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The category is going to see incredible innovation, and the whole concept that vegan cheese sucks is finally going to dissipate,\" Lovig says.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Alastair Bland is a freelance writer based in San Francisco who covers food, agriculture and the environment.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Copyright 2015 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NPR\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"A new generation of cheese-makers is culturing the milk of nuts like almond and cashew with bacteria. The idea is to give the cheese more umami taste than what many other vegan products have.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1554327385,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":false,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":22,"wordCount":874},"headData":{"title":"Hold The Mammal: Daring To Make Dairy-Free Cheese From Nuts | KQED","description":"A new generation of cheese-makers is culturing the milk of nuts like almond and cashew with bacteria. The idea is to give the cheese more umami taste than what many other vegan products have.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"Hold The Mammal: Daring To Make Dairy-Free Cheese From Nuts","datePublished":"2015-04-07T19:13:36.000Z","dateModified":"2019-04-03T21:36:25.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"94747 http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=94747","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2015/04/07/hold-the-mammal-daring-to-make-dairy-free-cheese-from-nuts/","disqusTitle":"Hold The Mammal: Daring To Make Dairy-Free Cheese From Nuts","nprByline":"Alastair Bland","nprStoryId":"397860392","nprApiLink":"http://api.npr.org/query?id=397860392&apiKey=MDAxOTAwOTE4MDEyMTkxMDAzNjczZDljZA004","nprHtmlLink":"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2015/04/07/397860392/hold-the-mammal-daring-to-make-dairy-free-cheese-from-nuts?ft=nprml&f=397860392","nprRetrievedStory":"1","nprPubDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:51:00 -0400","nprStoryDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2015 12:29:00 -0400","nprLastModifiedDate":"Tue, 07 Apr 2015 13:51:43 -0400","path":"/bayareabites/94747/hold-the-mammal-daring-to-make-dairy-free-cheese-from-nuts","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cp>On the fringes of the cheese world, a quest for non-dairy cheese that tastes like the real thing has been underway for years.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Products made mostly of soy protein or coagulated palm oil, often heavily processed and artificially flavored, have dominated the (very) narrow vegan cheese section of the supermarket. But these products have long underwhelmed the palate with their thin flavor and \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/30/151687828/cracking-the-code-making-vegan-cheese-taste-cheesier\">reluctance to melt\u003c/a> on a hot pizza.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Now, as lactose intolerance and environmental and animal welfare concerns about livestock production drive more interest in alternatives to animal products, a new generation of non-dairy cheese makers is doing something novel: They're actually making cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>OK, so they're not using milk from mammals. But by culturing the milk or puree from tree nuts with the same bacteria used by dairy cheese makers, and letting it mature, companies like \u003ca href=\"http://www.kite-hill.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kite Hill\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://punkrawklabs.net/nut-milk-cheeses.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Punk Rawk Labs\u003c/a> have turned the scramble for a decent-tasting vegan cheese replacement into something crafty. And pretty tasty.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>At Kite Hill, the cheese-making starts with grinding the nuts with water and then separating out the solids to make almond milk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"And at that point forward, it's almost exactly the same process as dairy cheese-making,\" says Kite Hill's CEO Matthew Sade, whose line includes a crusted Brie-like cheese and a smooth chevre-like cheese. Sade cultures the almond milk with \u003cem>Lactobacillus acidophilus\u003c/em>, bacteria that has assisted cheese and yogurt makers for ages by turning the sugar in the milk into lactic acid. It's part of the key to giving good cheese its tang.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Once cultured, the milk forms curds, which settle into a molded shape. At this stage, the cheese can be aged for several days or weeks. Kite Hill's \"soft-ripened\" cheese actually develops a bitter rind very much like that on a piece of Brie. The soft interior is creamy, with a tart cheesy bite and a distinct essence of almond. Kite Hill's fresh cheese is tart, cool and smooth, like mild goat cheese.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_94749\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1920px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/heidi-ho-ne-chevre-12f3139639589e6b35c282bfdb11758220f1c219-e1428433213278.jpg\">\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-94749\" src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2015/04/heidi-ho-ne-chevre-12f3139639589e6b35c282bfdb11758220f1c219-e1428433213278.jpg\" alt=\"Heidi Ho's Ne Chevre live culture cashew cheese.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Heidi Ho's Ne Chevre live culture cashew cheese. \u003ccite>(Alastair Bland for NPR )\u003c/cite>\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Treeline, in Kingston, N.Y., makes six cheeses, all from cashew nuts. Owner Michael Schwarz says the ground-up cashews that he inoculates with \u003cem>L. acidophilus\u003c/em> quickly develop umami — a mark of fermentation.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>It's this basic culturing process that distinguishes the new wave of vegan cheeses from others that rely on long ingredient lists and heavy processing to mimic the taste and texture of dairy cheese. Many vegan cheese-like products are made with vegetable or coconut oil, tapioca starch, flavorings and preservatives. Sometimes yeast extract is used to provide a cheddar-like essence. One company, called Daiya, uses lactic acid to imitate the pungent spice of cheese. The product is flavorful, yet reminiscent of industrial blocks of cheddar.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"For a long time, the bar was set very, very low for making vegan cheese,\" says Heidi Lovig, owner of \u003ca href=\"http://www.heidiho.com/products/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heidi Ho\u003c/a> in Portland, Ore. \"They were made using highly processed ingredients with very low nutritional value. It was rubbery and plasticky.\"\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The new artisan cheese-makers say that cheese can be made from many kinds of tree nuts. Alissa Barthel, the founder and cheese-maker of \u003ca href=\"http://punkrawklabs.net/\">Punk Rawk Labs\u003c/a> in Minneapolis, is using both macadamias and cashews in her product. Miyoko's Creamery and Easy Living Foods, like Treeline, use cashew nuts.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Jean Prevot, the head cheese-maker at Kite Hill says that, as far as he knows, people hadn't ever cultured nut milk or nut puree until recent years. That, he speculates, is because animal milk has generally been available — and because the new alternatives are borne out of modern trends of rejecting animal products.ry cheese, vegan cheese\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most of the vegan nut cheeses sampled by The Salt were satisfying. Some, like Heidi Ho and Miyoko's, had a texture like hummus; Kite Hill's cheeses are a little smoother. That's because the nut solids are removed prior to culturing, according to Prevot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>But none of these products melt — not exactly, anyway. They may soften some when warmed, but they're better suited to spreading on crackers. And that's because the protein that allows traditional cheese to melt and stretch and retract, \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2012/04/30/151687828/cracking-the-code-making-vegan-cheese-taste-cheesier\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">called casein,\u003c/a> is not present in nut milks. Still, some of the nut cheese-makers tell The Salt they are now attempting to crack the melting code.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>As the vegan marketplace grows, these cheese makers are excited about the possibilities of making better products. But how prominent, or wide, the vegan cheese section may become is anyone's guess.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Americans are still eating a huge quantity of dairy cheese, in fact more than ever before. In 2013, Americans consumed 33.5 pounds of cheese per capita, up from 14.2 pounds each in 1975, according to the \u003ca href=\"http://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/dairy-data.aspx\">U.S. Department of Agriculture\u003c/a>.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The vegan cheese-makers predict their best cheese is still to come.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\"The category is going to see incredible innovation, and the whole concept that vegan cheese sucks is finally going to dissipate,\" Lovig says.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Alastair Bland is a freelance writer based in San Francisco who covers food, agriculture and the environment.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Copyright 2015 \u003ca href=\"http://www.npr.org/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NPR\u003c/a>.\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/94747/hold-the-mammal-daring-to-make-dairy-free-cheese-from-nuts","authors":["byline_bayareabites_94747"],"categories":["bayareabites_188","bayareabites_10916","bayareabites_1873"],"tags":["bayareabites_14346","bayareabites_13953","bayareabites_14344","bayareabites_16379","bayareabites_14342","bayareabites_14343","bayareabites_14345","bayareabites_13952"],"featImg":"bayareabites_94748","label":"bayareabites"},"bayareabites_90389":{"type":"posts","id":"bayareabites_90389","meta":{"index":"posts_1591205157","site":"bayareabites","id":"90389","score":null,"sort":[1417803649000]},"guestAuthors":[],"slug":"its-here-vegan-cheese-that-actually-tastes-good","title":"It's Here: Vegan Cheese That Actually Tastes Good","publishDate":1417803649,"format":"aside","headTitle":"Bay Area Bites | KQED Food","labelTerm":{"site":"bayareabites"},"content":"\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90461\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m6-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m6-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Now this is a vegan cheese plate, as created by Miyoko’s Kitchen. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90461\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Now this is a vegan cheese plate, as created by Miyoko’s Kitchen. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For those considering a vegan diet, dairy is often the last hurdle, the most difficult to give up. Many who want to eat lower on the food chain, and reduce their environmental impact, think “I’d go vegan, but I can’t give up cheese.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thanks to two Bay Area companies, giving up cheese has become that much easier. Between the Hayward-based \u003ca href=\"http://kite-hill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kite Hill\u003c/a> and Fairfax-based \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Miyoko’s Kitchen\u003c/a>, vegans and those who are lactose-intolerant now have numerous artisanal cheeses to choose from. And while the two companies are competitors in that there is nothing else on the market that remotely comes close to what they’re offering, the products they make are so different from each other, that it seems both companies could be poised to be game-changers in terms of making non-dairy cheese products that are close enough to the real thing that even non-vegans will enjoy them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most vegan cheeses now on the market are highly processed, with upwards of 15 ingredients, and many vegans avoid them because they don’t come close to the real thing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kite Hill was co-founded in 2012 by Tal Ronnen, a vegan chef who is chef/owner of L.A.’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.crossroadskitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Crossroads\u003c/a> restaurant, and who gained notoriety for designing a cleanse for Oprah Winfrey. Ronnen, who is also a collaborating chef for the Wynn and Encore Hotels in Las Vegas, brought a vegan cheese there for a chef to try on his menu. The chef spit it out. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With the help of some friends and colleagues, his experiment began. Pat Brown, a Stanford biochemistry professor who had been experimenting with nut milks, would FedEx freshly-processed almond milk to Monte Casino, a chef and instructor at Le Cordon Bleu in Boston. With Silicon Valley investors backing the project, Casino was convinced to move to California, and the team hired Jean Prevot, a Frenchman steeped in cheese-making, who worked most recently for \u003ca href=\"http://laurachenel.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Laura Chenel\u003c/a>, to oversee building its facility in Hayward. In July of 2012 they bought an empty warehouse, creating a cheese-making facility and began production in March of 2013.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad fullwidth]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[gallery type=\"slideshow\" link=\"none\" size=\"full\" ids=\"90462,90455,90463\"]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All of Kite Hill’s cheeses come from almonds grown in California’s San Joaquin Valley, over 20 varieties of almonds were tested until they got the results they were looking for. The almonds are not organic, to keep prices down, but in six months, they will have non-GMO as well as kosher certification. They make four products now, with a cream cheese hitting the market early next year. The \u003cstrong>Soft Fresh Original\u003c/strong> and \u003cstrong>Soft Fresh Truffle Dill & Chive\u003c/strong> both fall into the soft fresh category, somewhat resembling farmer cheese. The \u003cstrong>Soft-Ripened\u003c/strong> is aged for 15 days, and has a silky texture and fluffy rind, and while careful not to draw a comparison, Prevot said it’s most like a Camembert. And then there is the \u003cstrong>Ricotta\u003c/strong>, which is currently being used in vegan lasagnes and other items made in the Whole Foods prepared foods section, but can be sold by weight, and will be available in individual packages next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90456\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh1-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh1-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Where the almond milk is pasteurized at Kite Hill. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90456\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where the almond milk is pasteurized at Kite Hill. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Prevot emphasized that most almond milks on the market use various thickeners and additives, and it was important to them that they have a product that is as unadulterated as possible: the ingredient list on all of Kite Hill’s cheeses is just almonds, water, cultures, enzymes and salt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Kite Hill has an exclusive deal with \u003ca href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values-matter\" target=\"_blank\">Whole Foods\u003c/a>, and is sold nationally there, its ricotta is used in its prepared foods department in vegan entrees and can be dished out into to-go containers for home use; it will soon join the lineup and be sold in tubs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While most of the team members – except for Ronnen – aren’t vegan, both Prevot and Casino said they eat much less meat and dairy than they used to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90458\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh3-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh3-1000.jpg\" alt=\"A Kite Hill employee hand-wraps each wheel of Soft Ripened. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90458\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Kite Hill employee hand-wraps each wheel of Soft Ripened. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Prevot said he wasn’t drawn to the company by the goal of putting a vegan product on the market, per se, but by the challenge of figuring out how to make a dairy-free product using age-old methods for cheese-making.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The challenge was to put a cheese on the market, not a substitute or an alternative,” he said. “To make it by applying traditional techniques to a non-dairy milk was very interesting to figure out.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90457\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh2-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh2-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh cheese does not age more than a few days. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90457\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh cheese does not age more than a few days. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Matthew Sade, CEO of Kite Hill, added that he preferred the term “plant-based” as “any time you put vegan in front of it, people presume it’s a subpar substitute for something you’d rather be eating, which isn’t the case here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, while Casino is the day-to-day developer, and cooked a fabulous lunch for me using Kite Hill Ricotta in stuffed shells with tomato sauce, and an amaretto cheesecake which completely would have fooled me had I forgotten where I was, Ronnen uses his Los Angeles restaurant as a development lab; Kite Hill cheeses appear regularly in dishes in his restaurant, where he can solicit feedback from diners that same night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90450\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh5-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh5-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Kite Hill’s Monte Casino cooked up these shells with its ricotta, which could have fooled this reporter. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90450\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kite Hill’s Monte Casino cooked up these shells with its ricotta, which could have fooled this reporter. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of course, exactly what enzymes they use to make their cheese is top secret – as is the secret behind Miyoko’s Kitchen’s cheeses, which unlike Kite Hill’s, are made from cashew milk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Organic and fair trade cashews are grown by a collective of farmers in Vietnam, and are processed into nine varieties of cheese in a facility in Fairfax. Soon customers will be allowed to buy the products on site, as well as attend events in its demo kitchen and event space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Miyoko behind Miyoko’s Kitchen is Miyoko Shinner, whose 2012 \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Artisan-Vegan-Cheese-Miyoko-Schinner/dp/1570672830\" target=\"_blank\">Artisan Vegan Cheese\u003c/a> cookbook is a must-have for many vegans. A former vegan caterer, she also was the chef/owner of the now defunct Now and Zen in San Francisco. A vegan for many years, Shinner said the company grew out of her own desire to relax on Friday nights with a glass of wine and a cheese plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I have really good palate memory,” she said. “I was a true cheese aficionado, and was addicted to fine cheeses, it was very hard for me to give up. I missed cheese so much, that I decided it’s now or never, I might as well develop these, which I’ve come up with, after many years of experimentation.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shinner already knew her cheeses would pass for the real thing; at catering gigs she sometimes put her own cheeses among those on a cheese plate, and even non-vegans couldn’t tell the difference.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90451\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m1-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m1-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Miyoko Shinner stands in her aging room. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90451\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miyoko Shinner stands in her aging room. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Her cheeses include several flavors of creamy cheeses like truffle and sun-dried tomato, and her hard cheeses include a rustic alpine style, a goat-like one covered with Herbes De Provence, and one wrapped in a wine-cured fig leaf.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shinner felt it was important to offer a variety of cheeses and didn’t feel comfortable launching her company until she had accomplished that goal. “We’re the only one with this range of flavors and styles, which was one of my goals,” she said. “I didn’t want to start out with three kinds of cheese, I wanted a cheese platter for a party, I wanted to be the one-stock source for fine vegan cheeses.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90452\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m2-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m2-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Wheels of Country Style Herbes de Provence are aging. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90452\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wheels of Country Style Herbes de Provence are aging. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Shinner has some high-profile investors backing her, including \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ev\" target=\"_blank\">Evan Williams\u003c/a>, cofounder of \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003c/a> and CEO of \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@ev/\" target=\"_blank\">Medium\u003c/a>; Billy Bramblett, co-founder of \u003ca href=\"http://www.wildwoodfoods.com/products/meat-alternatives/tofu\" target=\"_blank\">Wildwood Tofu\u003c/a> and Co-CEO of \u003ca href=\"http://hodosoy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Hodo Soy\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.tofurky.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tofurky\u003c/a> founder Seth Tibbot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re a mission-based company,” said Shinner. “I’m an ardent vegan, and have been for almost 30 years. We’re doing this because we believe in the mission, to save animals and create a lower environmental footprint, to save the planet and people’s health. Our products are not just for vegans, as there are so many lactose-intolerant people or those watching their cholesterol.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shinner says all of her cheeses can be used in cooking, for example, she recommends using several in risotto. Recipes can be found in the \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com/blog/\" target=\"_blank\">blog\u003c/a> section of her website. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90453\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m3-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m3-1000.jpg\" alt=\"An employee of Miyoko’s Kitchen molds each wheel. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90453\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An employee of Miyoko’s Kitchen molds each wheel. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Whole Foods in Northern California are now carrying four varieties of Miyoko’s Kitchen cheeses and since her website went live three months ago, she has been doing a brisk mail-order business (one must buy three units in one purchase). Locally, her cheeses are also for sale at \u003ca href=\"http://www.republicofvegan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Republic of V\u003c/a> in Berkeley and at \u003ca href=\"http://www.genatural.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Good Earth Natural Foods\u003c/a> in Fairfax. She plans to be in more natural food stores and Whole Foods nationally by next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shinner won’t reveal what cultures she’s using, but she does use chickpea miso in addition to the cashew milk, sometimes uses nutritional yeast and all her products are certified organic. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while Shinner’s repertoire is more varied than Kite Hill’s, both companies have more cheeses in the works.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90454\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m41000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m41000.jpg\" alt=\"An employee makes the cashew slurry. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90454\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An employee makes the cashew slurry. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Shinner is working on a lower-end line of products to use in making grilled cheese sandwiches and Casino said hard cheeses are next up at Kite Hill. “While we work on one project, we always have another project in mind at all times,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while Kite Hill is not available online yet, it will be in the future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90459\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh4-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh4-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Kite Hill’s two soft fresh cheeses with its soft ripened. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90459\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kite Hill’s two soft fresh cheeses with its soft ripened. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cblockquote>\n\u003ch3>A guide to Kite Hill and Miyoko’s Kitchen’s plant-based cheeses\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>I’ll admit I’m not vegan, and I love cheese. But I was so impressed by both company’s products, that I would happily cook with them for dairy-intolerant guests (and there is no other product I’ve tried that I would say that about). My interest in these products was as a cheese-lover, and was pleasantly surprised to find two companies making products that I would be more than happy to eat, and perhaps most importantly, wouldn’t feel like I was sacrificing my own enjoyment just to please my guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All of Kite Hill’s cheeses are sold nationally at Whole Foods, and sometime next year they will be available for purchase from the \u003ca href=\"http://kite-hill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kite Hill\u003c/a> website.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kite Hill’s cheeses:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Soft Fresh Original:\u003c/strong> like a farmer cheese, it’s good on crackers or sliced in salad.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Soft Fresh Truffle Dill & Chive:\u003c/strong> also good on crackers, but with more flavor than Soft Fresh Original.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Soft Ripened:\u003c/strong> Aged for 15 days, this one is bit like Camembert, with a fluffy rind. Pairs well with grapes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Ricotta:\u003c/strong> I tasted this prepared two different ways by Kite Hill’s chef, and his cheesecake could have fooled me. The flavor and mouth feel was as good as a regular cheesecake, and I would probably use this again since many people who love dairy maybe don’t want that much of it.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Cream Cheese:\u003c/strong> while not on the market yet, another excellent product. This was exceptionally close to the real thing.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Miyoko’s Kitchen products are available at local \u003ca href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list\" target=\"_blank\">Whole Foods\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.republicofvegan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Republic of V\u003c/a> in Berkeley and \u003ca href=\"http://www.genatural.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Good Earth\u003c/a> in Fairfax, and soon, at Miyoko’s \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com/contact/\" target=\"_blank\">location\u003c/a>. For now, though, \u003ca href=\"http://shop.miyokoskitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">buy them online\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Miyoko’s Kitchen cheeses:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Classic Double Cream Chive:\u003c/strong> This one is the only one of Miyoko’s that has any similarity to what Kite Hill is doing. A soft, spreadable cheese flavored with chives.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Double Cream Sundried Tomato Garlic:\u003c/strong> Miyoko recommends this one for a pasta sauce, while this cheese would be my preference for a bagel topping.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>High Sierra Rustic Alpine:\u003c/strong> Miyoko describes this one as “slightly nutty with sweet overtones and a lot of umami finish.” It gets harder as it ages.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Fresh Loire Valley in a Fig Leaf:\u003c/strong> the most similar to a soft, fresh goat cheese.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>French Style Winter Truffle:\u003c/strong> This was my favorite of Miyoko’s. While she recommends this one tossed in risotto, it’s equally delicious as is, on a cracker. It also has a real funk to it, due to the truffles, I used it in a veggie casserole with mushrooms.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Aged English Sharp Farmhouse:\u003c/strong> Miyoko recommends using this one with your favorite non-dairy milk for mac and cheese.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Aged English Smoked Farmhouse:\u003c/strong> Similar to Aged English Sharp Farmhouse, except with a delicious smoky flavor.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Country Style Herbes De Provence:\u003c/strong> This one is more like an aged goat cheese, covered with said herbs.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>With so many to sample, I liked some of Miyoko’s cheeses better than others, and some were more likely to fool me than others. Eating a wedge makes it easier to discern that it’s not real cheese, so I can’t say that hers fooled me like Kite Hill’s Ricotta. However, I enjoyed eating all of her cheeses, would buy them to serve to guests, and would be happy to eat them again myself.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003ch3>RECIPES\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90473\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 538px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/Potato1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/Potato1.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Double Cream Chive Mashed Potatoes. Photo courtesy of Miyoko's Kitchen\" width=\"538\" height=\"395\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90473\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Classic Double Cream Chive Mashed Potatoes. Photo courtesy of Miyoko's Kitchen\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Classic Double Cream Chive Mashed Potatoes\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Recipe courtesy of Miyoko's Kitchen\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Serves 8 to 10\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>4 lbs. potatoes, peeled or well-scrubbed, quartered\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 teaspoons sea salt\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Water to cover\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 cup plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk (soy, almond, coconut)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 wheel (6 1/2 ounces) \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com/products-miyoko/\" target=\"_blank\">Miyoko’s Creamery Classic Double Cream Chive\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Salt and pepper to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nPlace the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add salt, bring to a boil, and simmer until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return to the pot, and add the milk. Using a whisk, mash the potatoes well. Stir in the Classic Double Cream Chive until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This same simple recipe makes an excellent filler for twice baked potatoes. Simply bake six large fork-poked potatoes (an hour at 400°) and set aside to let cool. Cut each potato into a bowl shape, removing the top 1/3 of each potato, and scoop out the filling (don’t forget the extra potato in the “lid.”) Follow the directions above for mashed and using this mash, over-stuff each potato. Bake again at 400° for 20 minutes and top with your favorite toppings.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>Kite Hill Meyer Lemon Cheesecake\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Recipe courtesy of Kite Hill\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use 10-inch spring form pan\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Crust:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>5 oz. graham cracker crumbs\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 oz. organic sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 oz. vegan butter (Earth Balance)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Melt butter, allow to cool. Add graham cracker crumbs and sugar in food processor, and pulse to mix. Add cooled butter to dry mix and stir with spoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>To Shape Crust:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSprinkle crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan and press evenly to 1/4 of an inch thick. Store pan in freezer for 10 minutes to chill. \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Cheesecake Filling:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>20 oz. Kite Hill Ricotta\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>4 oz. organic sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 tablespoon vanilla extract\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon Ener-G egg replacer hydrated in 1/8 cup of cold water\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Blend first four ingredients in food processor until smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>[ad floatright]\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Add blended filling and hydrated egg replacer in a bowl and stir evenly. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Place onto a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 300 degrees for 25 min. Rotate pan in oven halfway through baking. Allow to cool thoroughly and refrigerate four hours before serving.\u003c/p>\n\n","blocks":[],"excerpt":"Both vegans and non-vegans alike are pretty much in agreement that most vegan cheeses on the market are a poor substitute for the real thing. But two Bay Area companies, Kite Hill and Miyoko's Kitchen, are crafting artisanal plant-based cheeses that might indeed surprise even the most discerning cheese-lover.","status":"publish","parent":0,"modified":1435191123,"stats":{"hasAudio":false,"hasVideo":false,"hasChartOrMap":false,"iframeSrcs":[],"hasGoogleForm":false,"hasGallery":true,"hasHearkenModule":false,"hasPolis":false,"paragraphCount":46,"wordCount":2762},"headData":{"title":"It's Here: Vegan Cheese That Actually Tastes Good | KQED","description":"Both vegans and non-vegans alike are pretty much in agreement that most vegan cheeses on the market are a poor substitute for the real thing. But two Bay Area companies, Kite Hill and Miyoko's Kitchen, are crafting artisanal plant-based cheeses that might indeed surprise even the most discerning cheese-lover.","ogTitle":"","ogDescription":"","ogImgId":"","twTitle":"","twDescription":"","twImgId":"","schema":{"@context":"http://schema.org","@type":"Article","headline":"It's Here: Vegan Cheese That Actually Tastes Good","datePublished":"2014-12-05T18:20:49.000Z","dateModified":"2015-06-25T00:12:03.000Z","image":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"}},"disqusIdentifier":"90389 http://blogs.kqed.org/bayareabites/?p=90389","disqusUrl":"https://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/2014/12/05/its-here-vegan-cheese-that-actually-tastes-good/","disqusTitle":"It's Here: Vegan Cheese That Actually Tastes Good","path":"/bayareabites/90389/its-here-vegan-cheese-that-actually-tastes-good","audioTrackLength":null,"parsedContent":[{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90461\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m6-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m6-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Now this is a vegan cheese plate, as created by Miyoko’s Kitchen. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90461\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Now this is a vegan cheese plate, as created by Miyoko’s Kitchen. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>For those considering a vegan diet, dairy is often the last hurdle, the most difficult to give up. Many who want to eat lower on the food chain, and reduce their environmental impact, think “I’d go vegan, but I can’t give up cheese.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Thanks to two Bay Area companies, giving up cheese has become that much easier. Between the Hayward-based \u003ca href=\"http://kite-hill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kite Hill\u003c/a> and Fairfax-based \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Miyoko’s Kitchen\u003c/a>, vegans and those who are lactose-intolerant now have numerous artisanal cheeses to choose from. And while the two companies are competitors in that there is nothing else on the market that remotely comes close to what they’re offering, the products they make are so different from each other, that it seems both companies could be poised to be game-changers in terms of making non-dairy cheese products that are close enough to the real thing that even non-vegans will enjoy them.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Most vegan cheeses now on the market are highly processed, with upwards of 15 ingredients, and many vegans avoid them because they don’t come close to the real thing.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Kite Hill was co-founded in 2012 by Tal Ronnen, a vegan chef who is chef/owner of L.A.’s \u003ca href=\"http://www.crossroadskitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Crossroads\u003c/a> restaurant, and who gained notoriety for designing a cleanse for Oprah Winfrey. Ronnen, who is also a collaborating chef for the Wynn and Encore Hotels in Las Vegas, brought a vegan cheese there for a chef to try on his menu. The chef spit it out. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>With the help of some friends and colleagues, his experiment began. Pat Brown, a Stanford biochemistry professor who had been experimenting with nut milks, would FedEx freshly-processed almond milk to Monte Casino, a chef and instructor at Le Cordon Bleu in Boston. With Silicon Valley investors backing the project, Casino was convinced to move to California, and the team hired Jean Prevot, a Frenchman steeped in cheese-making, who worked most recently for \u003ca href=\"http://laurachenel.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Laura Chenel\u003c/a>, to oversee building its facility in Hayward. In July of 2012 they bought an empty warehouse, creating a cheese-making facility and began production in March of 2013.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"fullwidth"},"numeric":["fullwidth"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"gallery","attributes":{"named":{"type":"slideshow","link":"none","size":"full","ids":"90462,90455,90463","label":""},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All of Kite Hill’s cheeses come from almonds grown in California’s San Joaquin Valley, over 20 varieties of almonds were tested until they got the results they were looking for. The almonds are not organic, to keep prices down, but in six months, they will have non-GMO as well as kosher certification. They make four products now, with a cream cheese hitting the market early next year. The \u003cstrong>Soft Fresh Original\u003c/strong> and \u003cstrong>Soft Fresh Truffle Dill & Chive\u003c/strong> both fall into the soft fresh category, somewhat resembling farmer cheese. The \u003cstrong>Soft-Ripened\u003c/strong> is aged for 15 days, and has a silky texture and fluffy rind, and while careful not to draw a comparison, Prevot said it’s most like a Camembert. And then there is the \u003cstrong>Ricotta\u003c/strong>, which is currently being used in vegan lasagnes and other items made in the Whole Foods prepared foods section, but can be sold by weight, and will be available in individual packages next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90456\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh1-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh1-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Where the almond milk is pasteurized at Kite Hill. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90456\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Where the almond milk is pasteurized at Kite Hill. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Prevot emphasized that most almond milks on the market use various thickeners and additives, and it was important to them that they have a product that is as unadulterated as possible: the ingredient list on all of Kite Hill’s cheeses is just almonds, water, cultures, enzymes and salt.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While Kite Hill has an exclusive deal with \u003ca href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/values-matter\" target=\"_blank\">Whole Foods\u003c/a>, and is sold nationally there, its ricotta is used in its prepared foods department in vegan entrees and can be dished out into to-go containers for home use; it will soon join the lineup and be sold in tubs.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>While most of the team members – except for Ronnen – aren’t vegan, both Prevot and Casino said they eat much less meat and dairy than they used to.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90458\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh3-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh3-1000.jpg\" alt=\"A Kite Hill employee hand-wraps each wheel of Soft Ripened. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90458\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Kite Hill employee hand-wraps each wheel of Soft Ripened. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Prevot said he wasn’t drawn to the company by the goal of putting a vegan product on the market, per se, but by the challenge of figuring out how to make a dairy-free product using age-old methods for cheese-making.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“The challenge was to put a cheese on the market, not a substitute or an alternative,” he said. “To make it by applying traditional techniques to a non-dairy milk was very interesting to figure out.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90457\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh2-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh2-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Fresh cheese does not age more than a few days. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90457\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fresh cheese does not age more than a few days. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Matthew Sade, CEO of Kite Hill, added that he preferred the term “plant-based” as “any time you put vegan in front of it, people presume it’s a subpar substitute for something you’d rather be eating, which isn’t the case here.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Meanwhile, while Casino is the day-to-day developer, and cooked a fabulous lunch for me using Kite Hill Ricotta in stuffed shells with tomato sauce, and an amaretto cheesecake which completely would have fooled me had I forgotten where I was, Ronnen uses his Los Angeles restaurant as a development lab; Kite Hill cheeses appear regularly in dishes in his restaurant, where he can solicit feedback from diners that same night.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90450\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh5-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh5-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Kite Hill’s Monte Casino cooked up these shells with its ricotta, which could have fooled this reporter. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90450\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kite Hill’s Monte Casino cooked up these shells with its ricotta, which could have fooled this reporter. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Of course, exactly what enzymes they use to make their cheese is top secret – as is the secret behind Miyoko’s Kitchen’s cheeses, which unlike Kite Hill’s, are made from cashew milk.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Organic and fair trade cashews are grown by a collective of farmers in Vietnam, and are processed into nine varieties of cheese in a facility in Fairfax. Soon customers will be allowed to buy the products on site, as well as attend events in its demo kitchen and event space.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>The Miyoko behind Miyoko’s Kitchen is Miyoko Shinner, whose 2012 \u003ca href=\"http://www.amazon.com/Artisan-Vegan-Cheese-Miyoko-Schinner/dp/1570672830\" target=\"_blank\">Artisan Vegan Cheese\u003c/a> cookbook is a must-have for many vegans. A former vegan caterer, she also was the chef/owner of the now defunct Now and Zen in San Francisco. A vegan for many years, Shinner said the company grew out of her own desire to relax on Friday nights with a glass of wine and a cheese plate.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“I have really good palate memory,” she said. “I was a true cheese aficionado, and was addicted to fine cheeses, it was very hard for me to give up. I missed cheese so much, that I decided it’s now or never, I might as well develop these, which I’ve come up with, after many years of experimentation.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shinner already knew her cheeses would pass for the real thing; at catering gigs she sometimes put her own cheeses among those on a cheese plate, and even non-vegans couldn’t tell the difference.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90451\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m1-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m1-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Miyoko Shinner stands in her aging room. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90451\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Miyoko Shinner stands in her aging room. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Her cheeses include several flavors of creamy cheeses like truffle and sun-dried tomato, and her hard cheeses include a rustic alpine style, a goat-like one covered with Herbes De Provence, and one wrapped in a wine-cured fig leaf.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shinner felt it was important to offer a variety of cheeses and didn’t feel comfortable launching her company until she had accomplished that goal. “We’re the only one with this range of flavors and styles, which was one of my goals,” she said. “I didn’t want to start out with three kinds of cheese, I wanted a cheese platter for a party, I wanted to be the one-stock source for fine vegan cheeses.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90452\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m2-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m2-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Wheels of Country Style Herbes de Provence are aging. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90452\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wheels of Country Style Herbes de Provence are aging. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Shinner has some high-profile investors backing her, including \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/ev\" target=\"_blank\">Evan Williams\u003c/a>, cofounder of \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter\u003c/a> and CEO of \u003ca href=\"https://medium.com/@ev/\" target=\"_blank\">Medium\u003c/a>; Billy Bramblett, co-founder of \u003ca href=\"http://www.wildwoodfoods.com/products/meat-alternatives/tofu\" target=\"_blank\">Wildwood Tofu\u003c/a> and Co-CEO of \u003ca href=\"http://hodosoy.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Hodo Soy\u003c/a>, and \u003ca href=\"http://www.tofurky.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Tofurky\u003c/a> founder Seth Tibbot.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>“We’re a mission-based company,” said Shinner. “I’m an ardent vegan, and have been for almost 30 years. We’re doing this because we believe in the mission, to save animals and create a lower environmental footprint, to save the planet and people’s health. Our products are not just for vegans, as there are so many lactose-intolerant people or those watching their cholesterol.”\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shinner says all of her cheeses can be used in cooking, for example, she recommends using several in risotto. Recipes can be found in the \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com/blog/\" target=\"_blank\">blog\u003c/a> section of her website. \u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90453\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m3-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m3-1000.jpg\" alt=\"An employee of Miyoko’s Kitchen molds each wheel. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90453\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An employee of Miyoko’s Kitchen molds each wheel. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Whole Foods in Northern California are now carrying four varieties of Miyoko’s Kitchen cheeses and since her website went live three months ago, she has been doing a brisk mail-order business (one must buy three units in one purchase). Locally, her cheeses are also for sale at \u003ca href=\"http://www.republicofvegan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Republic of V\u003c/a> in Berkeley and at \u003ca href=\"http://www.genatural.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Good Earth Natural Foods\u003c/a> in Fairfax. She plans to be in more natural food stores and Whole Foods nationally by next year.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Shinner won’t reveal what cultures she’s using, but she does use chickpea miso in addition to the cashew milk, sometimes uses nutritional yeast and all her products are certified organic. \u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while Shinner’s repertoire is more varied than Kite Hill’s, both companies have more cheeses in the works.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90454\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m41000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/m41000.jpg\" alt=\"An employee makes the cashew slurry. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90454\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">An employee makes the cashew slurry. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cp>Shinner is working on a lower-end line of products to use in making grilled cheese sandwiches and Casino said hard cheeses are next up at Kite Hill. “While we work on one project, we always have another project in mind at all times,” he said.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>And while Kite Hill is not available online yet, it will be in the future.\u003c/p>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90459\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 1000px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh4-1000.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/kh4-1000.jpg\" alt=\"Kite Hill’s two soft fresh cheeses with its soft ripened. Photo: Alix Wall\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90459\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kite Hill’s two soft fresh cheeses with its soft ripened. Photo: Alix Wall\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003cblockquote>\n\u003ch3>A guide to Kite Hill and Miyoko’s Kitchen’s plant-based cheeses\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>I’ll admit I’m not vegan, and I love cheese. But I was so impressed by both company’s products, that I would happily cook with them for dairy-intolerant guests (and there is no other product I’ve tried that I would say that about). My interest in these products was as a cheese-lover, and was pleasantly surprised to find two companies making products that I would be more than happy to eat, and perhaps most importantly, wouldn’t feel like I was sacrificing my own enjoyment just to please my guests.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>All of Kite Hill’s cheeses are sold nationally at Whole Foods, and sometime next year they will be available for purchase from the \u003ca href=\"http://kite-hill.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Kite Hill\u003c/a> website.\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Kite Hill’s cheeses:\u003c/strong>\u003c/p>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Soft Fresh Original:\u003c/strong> like a farmer cheese, it’s good on crackers or sliced in salad.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Soft Fresh Truffle Dill & Chive:\u003c/strong> also good on crackers, but with more flavor than Soft Fresh Original.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Soft Ripened:\u003c/strong> Aged for 15 days, this one is bit like Camembert, with a fluffy rind. Pairs well with grapes.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Ricotta:\u003c/strong> I tasted this prepared two different ways by Kite Hill’s chef, and his cheesecake could have fooled me. The flavor and mouth feel was as good as a regular cheesecake, and I would probably use this again since many people who love dairy maybe don’t want that much of it.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Cream Cheese:\u003c/strong> while not on the market yet, another excellent product. This was exceptionally close to the real thing.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Miyoko’s Kitchen products are available at local \u003ca href=\"http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/list\" target=\"_blank\">Whole Foods\u003c/a>, \u003ca href=\"http://www.republicofvegan.com/\" target=\"_blank\">The Republic of V\u003c/a> in Berkeley and \u003ca href=\"http://www.genatural.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Good Earth\u003c/a> in Fairfax, and soon, at Miyoko’s \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com/contact/\" target=\"_blank\">location\u003c/a>. For now, though, \u003ca href=\"http://shop.miyokoskitchen.com/\" target=\"_blank\">buy them online\u003c/a>. \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Miyoko’s Kitchen cheeses:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Classic Double Cream Chive:\u003c/strong> This one is the only one of Miyoko’s that has any similarity to what Kite Hill is doing. A soft, spreadable cheese flavored with chives.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Double Cream Sundried Tomato Garlic:\u003c/strong> Miyoko recommends this one for a pasta sauce, while this cheese would be my preference for a bagel topping.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>High Sierra Rustic Alpine:\u003c/strong> Miyoko describes this one as “slightly nutty with sweet overtones and a lot of umami finish.” It gets harder as it ages.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Fresh Loire Valley in a Fig Leaf:\u003c/strong> the most similar to a soft, fresh goat cheese.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>French Style Winter Truffle:\u003c/strong> This was my favorite of Miyoko’s. While she recommends this one tossed in risotto, it’s equally delicious as is, on a cracker. It also has a real funk to it, due to the truffles, I used it in a veggie casserole with mushrooms.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Aged English Sharp Farmhouse:\u003c/strong> Miyoko recommends using this one with your favorite non-dairy milk for mac and cheese.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Aged English Smoked Farmhouse:\u003c/strong> Similar to Aged English Sharp Farmhouse, except with a delicious smoky flavor.\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>\u003cstrong>Country Style Herbes De Provence:\u003c/strong> This one is more like an aged goat cheese, covered with said herbs.\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>With so many to sample, I liked some of Miyoko’s cheeses better than others, and some were more likely to fool me than others. Eating a wedge makes it easier to discern that it’s not real cheese, so I can’t say that hers fooled me like Kite Hill’s Ricotta. However, I enjoyed eating all of her cheeses, would buy them to serve to guests, and would be happy to eat them again myself.\n\u003c/p>\u003c/blockquote>\n\u003ch3>RECIPES\u003c/h3>\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_90473\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 538px\">\u003ca href=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/Potato1.jpg\">\u003cimg src=\"http://ww2.kqed.org/bayareabites/wp-content/uploads/sites/24/2014/12/Potato1.jpg\" alt=\"Classic Double Cream Chive Mashed Potatoes. Photo courtesy of Miyoko's Kitchen\" width=\"538\" height=\"395\" class=\"size-full wp-image-90473\">\u003c/a>\u003cfigcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Classic Double Cream Chive Mashed Potatoes. Photo courtesy of Miyoko's Kitchen\u003c/figcaption>\u003c/figure>\n\u003ch3>Classic Double Cream Chive Mashed Potatoes\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Recipe courtesy of Miyoko's Kitchen\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Serves 8 to 10\u003c/em> \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Ingredients:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>4 lbs. potatoes, peeled or well-scrubbed, quartered\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 teaspoons sea salt\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Water to cover\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 cup plain, unsweetened non-dairy milk (soy, almond, coconut)\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 wheel (6 1/2 ounces) \u003ca href=\"http://miyokoskitchen.com/products-miyoko/\" target=\"_blank\">Miyoko’s Creamery Classic Double Cream Chive\u003c/a>\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>Salt and pepper to taste\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>Instructions:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nPlace the potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add salt, bring to a boil, and simmer until fork-tender, about 20 minutes. Drain. Return to the pot, and add the milk. Using a whisk, mash the potatoes well. Stir in the Classic Double Cream Chive until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>This same simple recipe makes an excellent filler for twice baked potatoes. Simply bake six large fork-poked potatoes (an hour at 400°) and set aside to let cool. Cut each potato into a bowl shape, removing the top 1/3 of each potato, and scoop out the filling (don’t forget the extra potato in the “lid.”) Follow the directions above for mashed and using this mash, over-stuff each potato. Bake again at 400° for 20 minutes and top with your favorite toppings.\u003c/p>\n\u003chr>\n\u003ch3>Kite Hill Meyer Lemon Cheesecake\u003c/h3>\n\u003cp>\u003cem>Recipe courtesy of Kite Hill\u003c/em>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Use 10-inch spring form pan\u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Crust:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>5 oz. graham cracker crumbs\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 oz. organic sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>3 oz. vegan butter (Earth Balance)\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Melt butter, allow to cool. Add graham cracker crumbs and sugar in food processor, and pulse to mix. Add cooled butter to dry mix and stir with spoon.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003cstrong>To Shape Crust:\u003c/strong>\u003cbr>\nSprinkle crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan and press evenly to 1/4 of an inch thick. Store pan in freezer for 10 minutes to chill. \u003c/p>\n\u003cul>\n\u003cstrong>Cheesecake Filling:\u003c/strong>\n\u003cli>20 oz. Kite Hill Ricotta\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>4 oz. organic sugar\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 tablespoon vanilla extract\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice\u003c/li>\n\u003cli>1 teaspoon Ener-G egg replacer hydrated in 1/8 cup of cold water\u003c/li>\n\u003c/ul>\n\u003cp>Blend first four ingredients in food processor until smooth and creamy consistency is achieved.\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>\u003c/p>\u003c/div>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}},{"type":"component","content":"","name":"ad","attributes":{"named":{"label":"floatright"},"numeric":["floatright"]}},{"type":"contentString","content":"\u003cdiv class=\"post-body\">\u003cp>\u003c/p>\n\u003cp>Add blended filling and hydrated egg replacer in a bowl and stir evenly. Pour mixture into prepared pan. Place onto a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 300 degrees for 25 min. Rotate pan in oven halfway through baking. Allow to cool thoroughly and refrigerate four hours before serving.\u003c/p>\n\n\u003c/div>\u003c/p>","attributes":{"named":{},"numeric":[]}}],"link":"/bayareabites/90389/its-here-vegan-cheese-that-actually-tastes-good","authors":["5567"],"categories":["bayareabites_109","bayareabites_752","bayareabites_188","bayareabites_1245","bayareabites_1875","bayareabites_1873"],"tags":["bayareabites_13953","bayareabites_13954","bayareabites_1871","bayareabites_13952"],"featImg":"bayareabites_90457","label":"bayareabites"}},"programsReducer":{"possible":{"id":"possible","title":"Possible","info":"Possible is hosted by entrepreneur Reid Hoffman and writer Aria Finger. Together in Possible, Hoffman and Finger lead enlightening discussions about building a brighter collective future. The show features interviews with visionary guests like Trevor Noah, Sam Altman and Janette Sadik-Khan. Possible paints an optimistic portrait of the world we can create through science, policy, business, art and our shared humanity. It asks: What if everything goes right for once? How can we get there? Each episode also includes a short fiction story generated by advanced AI GPT-4, serving as a thought-provoking springboard to speculate how humanity could leverage technology for good.","airtime":"SUN 2pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Possible-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.possible.fm/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"Possible"},"link":"/radio/program/possible","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/possible/id1677184070","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/730YpdUSNlMyPQwNnyjp4k"}},"1a":{"id":"1a","title":"1A","info":"1A is home to the national conversation. 1A brings on great guests and frames the best debate in ways that make you think, share and engage.","airtime":"MON-THU 11pm-12am","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/1a.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://the1a.org/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/1a","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/RBrW","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=1188724250&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/1A-p947376/","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510316/podcast.xml"}},"all-things-considered":{"id":"all-things-considered","title":"All Things Considered","info":"Every weekday, \u003cem>All Things Considered\u003c/em> hosts Robert Siegel, Audie Cornish, Ari Shapiro, and Kelly McEvers present the program's trademark mix of news, interviews, commentaries, reviews, and offbeat features. Michel Martin hosts on the weekends.","airtime":"MON-FRI 1pm-2pm, 4:30pm-6:30pm\u003cbr />SAT-SUN 5pm-6pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/All-Things-Considered-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/programs/all-things-considered/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/all-things-considered"},"american-suburb-podcast":{"id":"american-suburb-podcast","title":"American Suburb: The Podcast","tagline":"The flip side of gentrification, told through one town","info":"Gentrification is changing cities across America, forcing people from neighborhoods they have long called home. Call them the displaced. Now those priced out of the Bay Area are looking for a better life in an unlikely place. American Suburb follows this migration to one California town along the Delta, 45 miles from San Francisco. But is this once sleepy suburb ready for them?","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/American-Suburb-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"/news/series/american-suburb-podcast","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"13"},"link":"/news/series/american-suburb-podcast/","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/RBrW","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?mt=2&id=1287748328","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/American-Suburb-p1086805/","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/series/american-suburb-podcast/feed/podcast","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkMzMDExODgxNjA5"}},"baycurious":{"id":"baycurious","title":"Bay Curious","tagline":"Exploring the Bay Area, one question at a time","info":"KQED’s new podcast, Bay Curious, gets to the bottom of the mysteries — both profound and peculiar — that give the Bay Area its unique identity. And we’ll do it with your help! You ask the questions. You decide what Bay Curious investigates. And you join us on the journey to find the answers.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Bay-Curious-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"\"KQED Bay Curious","officialWebsiteLink":"/news/series/baycurious","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"4"},"link":"/podcasts/baycurious","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bay-curious/id1172473406","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/500557090/bay-curious","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/category/bay-curious-podcast/feed/podcast","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93dzIua3FlZC5vcmcvbmV3cy9jYXRlZ29yeS9iYXktY3VyaW91cy1wb2RjYXN0L2ZlZWQvcG9kY2FzdA","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/bay-curious","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/6O76IdmhixfijmhTZLIJ8k"}},"bbc-world-service":{"id":"bbc-world-service","title":"BBC World Service","info":"The day's top stories from BBC News compiled twice daily in the week, once at weekends.","airtime":"MON-FRI 9pm-10pm, TUE-FRI 1am-2am","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/BBC-World-Service-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_world_service","meta":{"site":"news","source":"BBC World Service"},"link":"/radio/program/bbc-world-service","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/global-news-podcast/id135067274?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/BBC-World-Service-p455581/","rss":"https://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p02nq0gn.rss"}},"code-switch-life-kit":{"id":"code-switch-life-kit","title":"Code Switch / Life Kit","info":"\u003cem>Code Switch\u003c/em>, which listeners will hear in the first part of the hour, has fearless and much-needed conversations about race. Hosted by journalists of color, the show tackles the subject of race head-on, exploring how it impacts every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, sports and more.\u003cbr />\u003cbr />\u003cem>Life Kit\u003c/em>, which will be in the second part of the hour, guides you through spaces and feelings no one prepares you for — from finances to mental health, from workplace microaggressions to imposter syndrome, from relationships to parenting. The show features experts with real world experience and shares their knowledge. Because everyone needs a little help being human.\u003cbr />\u003cbr />\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch\">\u003cem>Code Switch\u003c/em> offical site and podcast\u003c/a>\u003cbr />\u003ca href=\"https://www.npr.org/lifekit\">\u003cem>Life Kit\u003c/em> offical site and podcast\u003c/a>\u003cbr />","airtime":"SUN 9pm-10pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Code-Switch-Life-Kit-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","meta":{"site":"radio","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/code-switch-life-kit","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/1112190608?mt=2&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubnByLm9yZy9yc3MvcG9kY2FzdC5waHA_aWQ9NTEwMzEy","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/3bExJ9JQpkwNhoHvaIIuyV","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510312/podcast.xml"}},"commonwealth-club":{"id":"commonwealth-club","title":"Commonwealth Club of California Podcast","info":"The Commonwealth Club of California is the nation's oldest and largest public affairs forum. As a non-partisan forum, The Club brings to the public airwaves diverse viewpoints on important topics. The Club's weekly radio broadcast - the oldest in the U.S., dating back to 1924 - is carried across the nation on public radio stations and is now podcasting. Our website archive features audio of our recent programs, as well as selected speeches from our long and distinguished history. This podcast feed is usually updated twice a week and is always un-edited.","airtime":"THU 10pm, FRI 1am","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Commonwealth-Club-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.commonwealthclub.org/podcasts","meta":{"site":"news","source":"Commonwealth Club of California"},"link":"/radio/program/commonwealth-club","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/commonwealth-club-of-california-podcast/id976334034?mt=2","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5jb21tb253ZWFsdGhjbHViLm9yZy9hdWRpby9wb2RjYXN0L3dlZWtseS54bWw","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Commonwealth-Club-of-California-p1060/"}},"considerthis":{"id":"considerthis","title":"Consider This","tagline":"Make sense of the day","info":"Make sense of the day. Every weekday afternoon, Consider This helps you consider the major stories of the day in less than 15 minutes, featuring the reporting and storytelling resources of NPR. Plus, KQED’s Bianca Taylor brings you the local KQED news you need to know.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Consider-This-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"Consider This from NPR and KQED","officialWebsiteLink":"/podcasts/considerthis","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"7"},"link":"/podcasts/considerthis","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1503226625?mt=2&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/coronavirusdaily","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5ucHIub3JnLzUxMDM1NS9wb2RjYXN0LnhtbA","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/3Z6JdCS2d0eFEpXHKI6WqH"}},"forum":{"id":"forum","title":"Forum","tagline":"The conversation starts here","info":"KQED’s live call-in program discussing local, state, national and international issues, as well as in-depth interviews.","airtime":"MON-FRI 9am-11am, 10pm-11pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Forum-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"KQED Forum with Mina Kim and Alexis Madrigal","officialWebsiteLink":"/forum","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"8"},"link":"/forum","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kqeds-forum/id73329719","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM5NTU3MzgxNjMz","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/432307980/forum","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqedfm-kqeds-forum-podcast","rss":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KQINC9557381633"}},"freakonomics-radio":{"id":"freakonomics-radio","title":"Freakonomics Radio","info":"Freakonomics Radio is a one-hour award-winning podcast and public-radio project hosted by Stephen Dubner, with co-author Steve Levitt as a regular guest. It is produced in partnership with WNYC.","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/05/freakonomicsRadio.png","officialWebsiteLink":"http://freakonomics.com/","airtime":"SUN 1am-2am, SAT 3pm-4pm","meta":{"site":"radio","source":"WNYC"},"link":"/radio/program/freakonomics-radio","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/4s8b","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/freakonomics-radio/id354668519","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/podcasts/WNYC-Podcasts/Freakonomics-Radio-p272293/","rss":"https://feeds.feedburner.com/freakonomicsradio"}},"fresh-air":{"id":"fresh-air","title":"Fresh Air","info":"Hosted by Terry Gross, \u003cem>Fresh Air from WHYY\u003c/em> is the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues. One of public radio's most popular programs, Fresh Air features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.","airtime":"MON-FRI 7pm-8pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Fresh-Air-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/","meta":{"site":"radio","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/fresh-air","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/4s8b","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=214089682&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Fresh-Air-p17/","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/381444908/podcast.xml"}},"here-and-now":{"id":"here-and-now","title":"Here & Now","info":"A live production of NPR and WBUR Boston, in collaboration with stations across the country, Here & Now reflects the fluid world of news as it's happening in the middle of the day, with timely, in-depth news, interviews and conversation. Hosted by Robin Young, Jeremy Hobson and Tonya Mosley.","airtime":"MON-THU 11am-12pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Here-And-Now-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"http://www.wbur.org/hereandnow","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/here-and-now","subsdcribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?mt=2&id=426698661","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Here--Now-p211/","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510051/podcast.xml"}},"how-i-built-this":{"id":"how-i-built-this","title":"How I Built This with Guy Raz","info":"Guy Raz dives into the stories behind some of the world's best known companies. How I Built This weaves a narrative journey about innovators, entrepreneurs and idealists—and the movements they built.","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2018/05/howIBuiltThis.png","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this","airtime":"SUN 7:30pm-8pm","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/how-i-built-this","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/3zxy","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/how-i-built-this-with-guy-raz/id1150510297?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Arts--Culture-Podcasts/How-I-Built-This-p910896/","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510313/podcast.xml"}},"inside-europe":{"id":"inside-europe","title":"Inside Europe","info":"Inside Europe, a one-hour weekly news magazine hosted by Helen Seeney and Keith Walker, explores the topical issues shaping the continent. No other part of the globe has experienced such dynamic political and social change in recent years.","airtime":"SAT 3am-4am","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Inside-Europe-Podcast-Tile-300x300-1.jpg","meta":{"site":"news","source":"Deutsche Welle"},"link":"/radio/program/inside-europe","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-europe/id80106806?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Inside-Europe-p731/","rss":"https://partner.dw.com/xml/podcast_inside-europe"}},"latino-usa":{"id":"latino-usa","title":"Latino USA","airtime":"MON 1am-2am, SUN 6pm-7pm","info":"Latino USA, the radio journal of news and culture, is the only national, English-language radio program produced from a Latino perspective.","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/latinoUsa.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"http://latinousa.org/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/latino-usa","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/xtTd","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=79681317&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Latino-USA-p621/","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510016/podcast.xml"}},"live-from-here-highlights":{"id":"live-from-here-highlights","title":"Live from Here Highlights","info":"Chris Thile steps to the mic as the host of Live from Here (formerly A Prairie Home Companion), a live public radio variety show. Download Chris’s Song of the Week plus other highlights from the broadcast. Produced by American Public Media.","airtime":"SAT 6pm-8pm, SUN 11am-1pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Live-From-Here-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.livefromhere.org/","meta":{"site":"arts","source":"american public media"},"link":"/radio/program/live-from-here-highlights","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1167173941","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Live-from-Here-Highlights-p921744/","rss":"https://feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/a-prairie-home-companion-highlights/rss/rss"}},"marketplace":{"id":"marketplace","title":"Marketplace","info":"Our flagship program, helmed by Kai Ryssdal, examines what the day in money delivered, through stories, conversations, newsworthy numbers and more. Updated Monday through Friday at about 3:30 p.m. PT.","airtime":"MON-FRI 4pm-4:30pm, MON-WED 6:30pm-7pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Marketplace-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.marketplace.org/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"American Public Media"},"link":"/radio/program/marketplace","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=201853034&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/APM-Marketplace-p88/","rss":"https://feeds.publicradio.org/public_feeds/marketplace-pm/rss/rss"}},"mindshift":{"id":"mindshift","title":"MindShift","tagline":"A podcast about the future of learning and how we raise our kids","info":"The MindShift podcast explores the innovations in education that are shaping how kids learn. Hosts Ki Sung and Katrina Schwartz introduce listeners to educators, researchers, parents and students who are developing effective ways to improve how kids learn. We cover topics like how fed-up administrators are developing surprising tactics to deal with classroom disruptions; how listening to podcasts are helping kids develop reading skills; the consequences of overparenting; and why interdisciplinary learning can engage students on all ends of the traditional achievement spectrum. This podcast is part of the MindShift education site, a division of KQED News. KQED is an NPR/PBS member station based in San Francisco. You can also visit the MindShift website for episodes and supplemental blog posts or tweet us \u003ca href=\"https://twitter.com/MindShiftKQED\">@MindShiftKQED\u003c/a> or visit us at \u003ca href=\"/mindshift\">MindShift.KQED.org\u003c/a>","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mindshift-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"KQED MindShift: How We Will Learn","officialWebsiteLink":"/mindshift/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"2"},"link":"/podcasts/mindshift","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mindshift-podcast/id1078765985","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM1NzY0NjAwNDI5","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/464615685/mind-shift-podcast","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/stories-teachers-share","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxSpNYZKNprFLCl7eEtyx"}},"morning-edition":{"id":"morning-edition","title":"Morning Edition","info":"\u003cem>Morning Edition\u003c/em> takes listeners around the country and the world with multi-faceted stories and commentaries every weekday. Hosts Steve Inskeep, David Greene and Rachel Martin bring you the latest breaking news and features to prepare you for the day.","airtime":"MON-FRI 3am-9am","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Morning-Edition-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/programs/morning-edition/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/morning-edition"},"onourwatch":{"id":"onourwatch","title":"On Our Watch","tagline":"Police secrets, unsealed","info":"For decades, the process for how police police themselves has been inconsistent – if not opaque. In some states, like California, these proceedings were completely hidden. After a new police transparency law unsealed scores of internal affairs files, our reporters set out to examine these cases and the shadow world of police discipline. On Our Watch brings listeners into the rooms where officers are questioned and witnesses are interrogated to find out who this system is really protecting. Is it the officers, or the public they've sworn to serve?","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/On-Our-Watch-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"On Our Watch from NPR and KQED","officialWebsiteLink":"/podcasts/onourwatch","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"1"},"link":"/podcasts/onourwatch","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1567098962","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5ucHIub3JnLzUxMDM2MC9wb2RjYXN0LnhtbD9zYz1nb29nbGVwb2RjYXN0cw","npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/onourwatch","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/0OLWoyizopu6tY1XiuX70x","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/On-Our-Watch-p1436229/","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/show/on-our-watch","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510360/podcast.xml"}},"on-the-media":{"id":"on-the-media","title":"On The Media","info":"Our weekly podcast explores how the media 'sausage' is made, casts an incisive eye on fluctuations in the marketplace of ideas, and examines threats to the freedom of information and expression in America and abroad. For one hour a week, the show tries to lift the veil from the process of \"making media,\" especially news media, because it's through that lens that we see the world and the world sees us","airtime":"SUN 2pm-3pm, MON 12am-1am","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/onTheMedia.png","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/otm","meta":{"site":"news","source":"wnyc"},"link":"/radio/program/on-the-media","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/on-the-media/id73330715?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/On-the-Media-p69/","rss":"http://feeds.wnyc.org/onthemedia"}},"our-body-politic":{"id":"our-body-politic","title":"Our Body Politic","info":"Presented by KQED, KCRW and KPCC, and created and hosted by award-winning journalist Farai Chideya, Our Body Politic is unapologetically centered on reporting on not just how women of color experience the major political events of today, but how they’re impacting those very issues.","airtime":"SAT 6pm-7pm, SUN 1am-2am","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Our-Body-Politic-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://our-body-politic.simplecast.com/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kcrw"},"link":"/radio/program/our-body-politic","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/our-body-politic/id1533069868","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9feGFQaHMxcw","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/4ApAiLT1kV153TttWAmqmc","rss":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/_xaPhs1s","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/Our-Body-Politic-p1369211/"}},"pbs-newshour":{"id":"pbs-newshour","title":"PBS NewsHour","info":"Analysis, background reports and updates from the PBS NewsHour putting today's news in context.","airtime":"MON-FRI 3pm-4pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PBS-News-Hour-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.pbs.org/newshour/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"pbs"},"link":"/radio/program/pbs-newshour","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pbs-newshour-full-show/id394432287?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/PBS-NewsHour---Full-Show-p425698/","rss":"https://www.pbs.org/newshour/feeds/rss/podcasts/show"}},"perspectives":{"id":"perspectives","title":"Perspectives","tagline":"KQED's series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991","info":"KQED's series of of daily listener commentaries since 1991.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Perspectives-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"/perspectives/","meta":{"site":"radio","source":"kqed","order":"15"},"link":"/perspectives","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id73801135","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/432309616/perspectives","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/perspectives/category/perspectives/feed/","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93dzIua3FlZC5vcmcvcGVyc3BlY3RpdmVzL2NhdGVnb3J5L3BlcnNwZWN0aXZlcy9mZWVkLw"}},"planet-money":{"id":"planet-money","title":"Planet Money","info":"The economy explained. Imagine you could call up a friend and say, Meet me at the bar and tell me what's going on with the economy. Now imagine that's actually a fun evening.","airtime":"SUN 3pm-4pm","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/planetmoney.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/sections/money/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/planet-money","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/M4f5","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/planet-money/id290783428?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Business--Economics-Podcasts/Planet-Money-p164680/","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510289/podcast.xml"}},"politicalbreakdown":{"id":"politicalbreakdown","title":"Political Breakdown","tagline":"Politics from a personal perspective","info":"Political Breakdown is a new series that explores the political intersection of California and the nation. Each week hosts Scott Shafer and Marisa Lagos are joined with a new special guest to unpack politics -- with personality — and offer an insider’s glimpse at how politics happens.","airtime":"THU 6:30pm-7pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Political-Breakdown-2024-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"KQED Political Breakdown","officialWebsiteLink":"/podcasts/politicalbreakdown","meta":{"site":"radio","source":"kqed","order":"11"},"link":"/podcasts/politicalbreakdown","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/political-breakdown/id1327641087","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM5Nzk2MzI2MTEx","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/572155894/political-breakdown","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/political-breakdown","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/07RVyIjIdk2WDuVehvBMoN","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/tag/political-breakdown/feed/podcast"}},"pri-the-world":{"id":"pri-the-world","title":"PRI's The World: Latest Edition","info":"Each weekday, host Marco Werman and his team of producers bring you the world's most interesting stories in an hour of radio that reminds us just how small our planet really is.","airtime":"MON-FRI 2pm-3pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-World-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.pri.org/programs/the-world","meta":{"site":"news","source":"PRI"},"link":"/radio/program/pri-the-world","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/pris-the-world-latest-edition/id278196007?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/podcasts/News--Politics-Podcasts/PRIs-The-World-p24/","rss":"http://feeds.feedburner.com/pri/theworld"}},"radiolab":{"id":"radiolab","title":"Radiolab","info":"A two-time Peabody Award-winner, Radiolab is an investigation told through sounds and stories, and centered around one big idea. In the Radiolab world, information sounds like music and science and culture collide. Hosted by Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich, the show is designed for listeners who demand skepticism, but appreciate wonder. WNYC Studios is the producer of other leading podcasts including Freakonomics Radio, Death, Sex & Money, On the Media and many more.","airtime":"SUN 12am-1am, SAT 2pm-3pm","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/radiolab1400.png","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/radiolab/","meta":{"site":"science","source":"WNYC"},"link":"/radio/program/radiolab","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/radiolab/id152249110?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/RadioLab-p68032/","rss":"https://feeds.wnyc.org/radiolab"}},"reveal":{"id":"reveal","title":"Reveal","info":"Created by The Center for Investigative Reporting and PRX, Reveal is public radios first one-hour weekly radio show and podcast dedicated to investigative reporting. Credible, fact based and without a partisan agenda, Reveal combines the power and artistry of driveway moment storytelling with data-rich reporting on critically important issues. The result is stories that inform and inspire, arming our listeners with information to right injustices, hold the powerful accountable and improve lives.Reveal is hosted by Al Letson and showcases the award-winning work of CIR and newsrooms large and small across the nation. In a radio and podcast market crowded with choices, Reveal focuses on important and often surprising stories that illuminate the world for our listeners.","airtime":"SAT 4pm-5pm","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/reveal300px.png","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.revealnews.org/episodes/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/reveal","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reveal/id886009669","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Reveal-p679597/","rss":"http://feeds.revealradio.org/revealpodcast"}},"says-you":{"id":"says-you","title":"Says You!","info":"Public radio's game show of bluff and bluster, words and whimsy. The warmest, wittiest cocktail party - it's spirited and civil, brainy and boisterous, peppered with musical interludes. Fast paced and playful, it's the most fun you can have with language without getting your mouth washed out with soap. Our motto: It's not important to know the answers, it's important to like the answers!","airtime":"SUN 4pm-5pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Says-You-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"http://www.saysyouradio.com/","meta":{"site":"comedy","source":"Pipit and Finch"},"link":"/radio/program/says-you","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/says-you!/id1050199826","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Says-You-p480/","rss":"https://saysyou.libsyn.com/rss"}},"science-friday":{"id":"science-friday","title":"Science Friday","info":"Science Friday is a weekly science talk show, broadcast live over public radio stations nationwide. Each week, the show focuses on science topics that are in the news and tries to bring an educated, balanced discussion to bear on the scientific issues at hand. Panels of expert guests join host Ira Flatow, a veteran science journalist, to discuss science and to take questions from listeners during the call-in portion of the program.","airtime":"FRI 11am-1pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Science-Friday-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/science-friday","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/science-friday","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=73329284&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Science-Friday-p394/","rss":"http://feeds.wnyc.org/science-friday"}},"science-podcast":{"id":"science-podcast","title":"KQED Science News","tagline":"From the lab, to your ears","info":"KQED Science explores science and environment news, trends, and events from the Bay Area and beyond.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Science-News-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://ww2.kqed.org/science/category/science-podcast/","meta":{"site":"science","source":"kqed","order":"17"},"link":"/science/category/science-podcast","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kqed-science-news/id214663465","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2Jsb2dzLmtxZWQub3JnL3NjaWVuY2UvZmVlZC8","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed-science-news","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/science/category/science-podcast/feed/podcast"}},"selected-shorts":{"id":"selected-shorts","title":"Selected Shorts","info":"Spellbinding short stories by established and emerging writers take on a new life when they are performed by stars of the stage and screen.","airtime":"SAT 8pm-9pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Selected-Shorts-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.pri.org/programs/selected-shorts","meta":{"site":"arts","source":"pri"},"link":"/radio/program/selected-shorts","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=253191824&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Selected-Shorts-p31792/","rss":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/selectedshorts"}},"snap-judgment":{"id":"snap-judgment","title":"Snap Judgment","info":"Snap Judgment (Storytelling, with a BEAT) mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic, kick-ass radio. Snap’s raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. WNYC studios is the producer of leading podcasts including Radiolab, Freakonomics Radio, Note To Self, Here’s The Thing With Alec Baldwin, and more.","airtime":"SAT 1pm-2pm, 9pm-10pm","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/snapJudgement.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://snapjudgment.org","meta":{"site":"arts","source":"WNYC"},"link":"/radio/program/snap-judgment","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=283657561&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Snap-Judgment-p243817/","rss":"https://feeds.feedburner.com/snapjudgment-wnyc"}},"soldout":{"id":"soldout","title":"SOLD OUT: Rethinking Housing in America","tagline":"A new future for housing","info":"Sold Out: Rethinking Housing in America","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Sold-Out-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"KQED Sold Out: Rethinking Housing in America","officialWebsiteLink":"/podcasts/soldout","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":3},"link":"/podcasts/soldout","subscribe":{"npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/911586047/s-o-l-d-o-u-t-a-new-future-for-housing","apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introducing-sold-out-rethinking-housing-in-america/id1531354937","rss":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/soldout","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/38dTBSk2ISFoPiyYNoKn1X","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/sold-out-rethinking-housing-in-america","tunein":"https://tunein.com/radio/SOLD-OUT-Rethinking-Housing-in-America-p1365871/","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc29sZG91dA"}},"ted-radio-hour":{"id":"ted-radio-hour","title":"TED Radio Hour","info":"The TED Radio Hour is a journey through fascinating ideas, astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, and new ways to think and create.","airtime":"SUN 3pm-4pm, SAT 10pm-11pm","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/tedRadioHour.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/programs/ted-radio-hour/?showDate=2018-06-22","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/ted-radio-hour","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/8vsS","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=523121474&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/TED-Radio-Hour-p418021/","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510298/podcast.xml"}},"tech-nation":{"id":"tech-nation","title":"Tech Nation Radio Podcast","info":"Tech Nation is a weekly public radio program, hosted by Dr. Moira Gunn. Founded in 1993, it has grown from a simple interview show to a multi-faceted production, featuring conversations with noted technology and science leaders, and a weekly science and technology-related commentary.","airtime":"FRI 10pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tech-Nation-Radio-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"http://technation.podomatic.com/","meta":{"site":"science","source":"Tech Nation Media"},"link":"/radio/program/tech-nation","subscribe":{"rss":"https://technation.podomatic.com/rss2.xml"}},"thebay":{"id":"thebay","title":"The Bay","tagline":"Local news to keep you rooted","info":"Host Devin Katayama walks you through the biggest story of the day with reporters and newsmakers.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Bay-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"\"KQED The Bay","officialWebsiteLink":"/podcasts/thebay","meta":{"site":"radio","source":"kqed","order":"6"},"link":"/podcasts/thebay","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bay/id1350043452","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM4MjU5Nzg2MzI3","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/586725995/the-bay","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/the-bay","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/4BIKBKIujizLHlIlBNaAqQ","rss":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/KQINC8259786327"}},"californiareport":{"id":"californiareport","title":"The California Report","tagline":"California, day by day","info":"KQED’s statewide radio news program providing daily coverage of issues, trends and public policy decisions.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-California-Report-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"KQED The California Report","officialWebsiteLink":"/californiareport","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"9"},"link":"/californiareport","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kqeds-the-california-report/id79681292","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM1MDAyODE4NTgz","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/432285393/the-california-report","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqedfm-kqeds-the-california-report-podcast-8838","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/tag/tcram/feed/podcast"}},"californiareportmagazine":{"id":"californiareportmagazine","title":"The California Report Magazine","tagline":"Your state, your stories","info":"Every week, The California Report Magazine takes you on a road trip for the ears: to visit the places and meet the people who make California unique. The in-depth storytelling podcast from the California Report.","airtime":"FRI 4:30pm-5pm, 6:30pm-7pm, 11pm-11:30pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-California-Report-Magazine-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"/californiareportmagazine","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"10"},"link":"/californiareportmagazine","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-california-report-magazine/id1314750545","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM3NjkwNjk1OTAz","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/564733126/the-california-report-magazine","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/the-california-report-magazine","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/tag/tcrmag/feed/podcast"}},"theleap":{"id":"theleap","title":"The Leap","tagline":"What if you closed your eyes, and jumped?","info":"Stories about people making dramatic, risky changes, told by award-winning public radio reporter Judy Campbell.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Leap-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"KQED The Leap","officialWebsiteLink":"/podcasts/theleap","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"14"},"link":"/podcasts/theleap","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-leap/id1046668171","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkM0NTcwODQ2MjY2","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/447248267/the-leap","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/the-leap","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/3sSlVHHzU0ytLwuGs1SD1U","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/programs/the-leap/feed/podcast"}},"masters-of-scale":{"id":"masters-of-scale","title":"Masters of Scale","info":"Masters of Scale is an original podcast in which LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock Partner Reid Hoffman sets out to describe and prove theories that explain how great entrepreneurs take their companies from zero to a gazillion in ingenious fashion.","airtime":"Every other Wednesday June 12 through October 16 at 8pm (repeats Thursdays at 2am)","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Masters-of-Scale-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://mastersofscale.com/","meta":{"site":"radio","source":"WaitWhat"},"link":"/radio/program/masters-of-scale","subscribe":{"apple":"http://mastersofscale.app.link/","rss":"https://rss.art19.com/masters-of-scale"}},"the-moth-radio-hour":{"id":"the-moth-radio-hour","title":"The Moth Radio Hour","info":"Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating. Since 2008, The Moth podcast has featured many of our favorite stories told live on Moth stages around the country. For information on all of our programs and live events, visit themoth.org.","airtime":"SAT 8pm-9pm and SUN 11am-12pm","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/theMoth.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://themoth.org/","meta":{"site":"arts","source":"prx"},"link":"/radio/program/the-moth-radio-hour","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-moth-podcast/id275699983?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/The-Moth-p273888/","rss":"http://feeds.themoth.org/themothpodcast"}},"the-new-yorker-radio-hour":{"id":"the-new-yorker-radio-hour","title":"The New Yorker Radio Hour","info":"The New Yorker Radio Hour is a weekly program presented by the magazine's editor, David Remnick, and produced by WNYC Studios and The New Yorker. Each episode features a diverse mix of interviews, profiles, storytelling, and an occasional burst of humor inspired by the magazine, and shaped by its writers, artists, and editors. This isn't a radio version of a magazine, but something all its own, reflecting the rich possibilities of audio storytelling and conversation. Theme music for the show was composed and performed by Merrill Garbus of tUnE-YArDs.","airtime":"SAT 10am-11am","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-New-Yorker-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/tnyradiohour","meta":{"site":"arts","source":"WNYC"},"link":"/radio/program/the-new-yorker-radio-hour","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1050430296","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/podcasts/WNYC-Podcasts/New-Yorker-Radio-Hour-p803804/","rss":"https://feeds.feedburner.com/newyorkerradiohour"}},"the-takeaway":{"id":"the-takeaway","title":"The Takeaway","info":"The Takeaway is produced in partnership with its national audience. It delivers perspective and analysis to help us better understand the day’s news. Be a part of the American conversation on-air and online.","airtime":"MON-THU 12pm-1pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Takeaway-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.wnycstudios.org/shows/takeaway","meta":{"site":"news","source":"WNYC"},"link":"/radio/program/the-takeaway","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-takeaway/id363143310?mt=2","tuneIn":"http://tunein.com/radio/The-Takeaway-p150731/","rss":"https://feeds.feedburner.com/takeawaypodcast"}},"this-american-life":{"id":"this-american-life","title":"This American Life","info":"This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations. Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered to stations by PRX The Public Radio Exchange, and has won all of the major broadcasting awards.","airtime":"SAT 12pm-1pm, 7pm-8pm","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/thisAmericanLife.png","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.thisamericanlife.org/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"wbez"},"link":"/radio/program/this-american-life","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=201671138&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","rss":"https://www.thisamericanlife.org/podcast/rss.xml"}},"truthbetold":{"id":"truthbetold","title":"Truth Be Told","tagline":"Advice by and for people of color","info":"We’re the friend you call after a long day, the one who gets it. Through wisdom from some of the greatest thinkers of our time, host Tonya Mosley explores what it means to grow and thrive as a Black person in America, while discovering new ways of being that serve as a portal to more love, more healing, and more joy.","airtime":"","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Truth-Be-Told-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","imageAlt":"KQED Truth Be Told with Tonya Mosley","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.kqed.ord/podcasts/truthbetold","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr","order":"12"},"link":"/podcasts/truthbetold","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/truth-be-told/id1462216572","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93dzIua3FlZC5vcmcvbmV3cy9jYXRlZ29yeS90cnV0aC1iZS10b2xkLXBvZGNhc3QvZmVlZA","npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/719210818/truth-be-told","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=398170&refid=stpr","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/587DhwTBxke6uvfwDfaV5N"}},"wait-wait-dont-tell-me":{"id":"wait-wait-dont-tell-me","title":"Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!","info":"Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis host the weekly NPR News quiz show alongside some of the best and brightest news and entertainment personalities.","airtime":"SUN 10am-11am, SAT 11am-12pm, SAT 6pm-7pm","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wait-Wait-Podcast-Tile-300x300-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/wait-wait-dont-tell-me","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/Xogv","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?s=143441&mt=2&id=121493804&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/Wait-Wait-Dont-Tell-Me-p46/","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/344098539/podcast.xml"}},"washington-week":{"id":"washington-week","title":"Washington Week","info":"For 50 years, Washington Week has been the most intelligent and up to date conversation about the most important news stories of the week. Washington Week is the longest-running news and public affairs program on PBS and features journalists -- not pundits -- lending insight and perspective to the week's important news stories.","airtime":"SAT 1:30am-2am","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/04/washington-week.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"http://www.pbs.org/weta/washingtonweek/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"pbs"},"link":"/radio/program/washington-week","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/washington-week-audio-pbs/id83324702?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Current-Affairs/Washington-Week-p693/","rss":"http://feeds.pbs.org/pbs/weta/washingtonweek-audio"}},"weekend-edition-saturday":{"id":"weekend-edition-saturday","title":"Weekend Edition Saturday","info":"Weekend Edition Saturday wraps up the week's news and offers a mix of analysis and features on a wide range of topics, including arts, sports, entertainment, and human interest stories. The two-hour program is hosted by NPR's Peabody Award-winning Scott Simon.","airtime":"SAT 5am-10am","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Weekend-Edition-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/programs/weekend-edition-saturday/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/weekend-edition-saturday"},"weekend-edition-sunday":{"id":"weekend-edition-sunday","title":"Weekend Edition Sunday","info":"Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians. The program has covered news events from Nelson Mandela's 1990 release from a South African prison to the capture of Saddam Hussein.","airtime":"SUN 5am-10am","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Weekend-Edition-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/programs/weekend-edition-sunday/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/weekend-edition-sunday"},"world-affairs":{"id":"world-affairs","title":"World Affairs","info":"The world as we knew it is undergoing a rapid transformation…so what's next? Welcome to WorldAffairs, your guide to a changing world. We give you the context you need to navigate across borders and ideologies. Through sound-rich stories and in-depth interviews, we break down what it means to be a global citizen on a hot, crowded planet. Our hosts, Ray Suarez, Teresa Cotsirilos and Philip Yun help you make sense of an uncertain world, one story at a time.","airtime":"MON 10pm, TUE 1am, SAT 3am","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/World-Affairs-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg ","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.worldaffairs.org/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"World Affairs"},"link":"/radio/program/world-affairs","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/world-affairs/id101215657?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/WorldAffairs-p1665/","rss":"https://worldaffairs.libsyn.com/rss"}},"on-shifting-ground":{"id":"on-shifting-ground","title":"On Shifting Ground with Ray Suarez","info":"Geopolitical turmoil. A warming planet. Authoritarians on the rise. We live in a chaotic world that’s rapidly shifting around us. “On Shifting Ground with Ray Suarez” explores international fault lines and how they impact us all. Each week, NPR veteran Ray Suarez hosts conversations with journalists, leaders and policy experts to help us read between the headlines – and give us hope for human resilience.","airtime":"MON 10pm, TUE 1am, SAT 3am","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/2022/12/onshiftingground-600x600-1.png","officialWebsiteLink":"https://worldaffairs.org/radio-podcast/","meta":{"site":"news","source":"On Shifting Ground"},"link":"/radio/program/on-shifting-ground","subscribe":{"apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/on-shifting-ground/id101215657","rss":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/36668/rss"}},"hidden-brain":{"id":"hidden-brain","title":"Hidden Brain","info":"Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relationships.","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/05/hiddenbrain.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/series/423302056/hidden-brain","airtime":"SUN 7pm-8pm","meta":{"site":"news","source":"NPR"},"link":"/radio/program/hidden-brain","subscribe":{"apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/hidden-brain/id1028908750?mt=2","tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science-Podcasts/Hidden-Brain-p787503/","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510308/podcast.xml"}},"city-arts":{"id":"city-arts","title":"City Arts & Lectures","info":"A one-hour radio program to hear celebrated writers, artists and thinkers address contemporary ideas and values, often discussing the creative process. Please note: tapes or transcripts are not available","imageSrc":"https://ww2.kqed.org/radio/wp-content/uploads/sites/50/2018/05/cityartsandlecture-300x300.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.cityarts.net/","airtime":"SUN 1pm-2pm, TUE 10pm, WED 1am","meta":{"site":"news","source":"City Arts & Lectures"},"link":"https://www.cityarts.net","subscribe":{"tuneIn":"https://tunein.com/radio/City-Arts-and-Lectures-p692/","rss":"https://www.cityarts.net/feed/"}},"white-lies":{"id":"white-lies","title":"White Lies","info":"In 1965, Rev. James Reeb was murdered in Selma, Alabama. Three men were tried and acquitted, but no one was ever held to account. Fifty years later, two journalists from Alabama return to the city where it happened, expose the lies that kept the murder from being solved and uncover a story about guilt and memory that says as much about America today as it does about the past.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/White-Lies-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510343/white-lies","meta":{"site":"news","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/white-lies","subscribe":{"npr":"https://rpb3r.app.goo.gl/whitelies","apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1462650519?mt=2&at=11l79Y&ct=nprdirectory","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5ucHIub3JnLzUxMDM0My9wb2RjYXN0LnhtbA","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/12yZ2j8vxqhc0QZyRES3ft?si=LfWYEK6URA63hueKVxRLAw","rss":"https://feeds.npr.org/510343/podcast.xml"}},"rightnowish":{"id":"rightnowish","title":"Rightnowish","tagline":"Art is where you find it","info":"Rightnowish digs into life in the Bay Area right now… ish. Journalist Pendarvis Harshaw takes us to galleries painted on the sides of liquor stores in West Oakland. We'll dance in warehouses in the Bayview, make smoothies with kids in South Berkeley, and listen to classical music in a 1984 Cutlass Supreme in Richmond. Every week, Pen talks to movers and shakers about how the Bay Area shapes what they create, and how they shape the place we call home.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Rightnowish-Podcast-Tile-500x500-1.jpg","imageAlt":"KQED Rightnowish with Pendarvis Harshaw","officialWebsiteLink":"/podcasts/rightnowish","meta":{"site":"arts","source":"kqed","order":"5"},"link":"/podcasts/rightnowish","subscribe":{"npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/721590300/rightnowish","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/arts/programs/rightnowish/feed/podcast","apple":"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rightnowish/id1482187648","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/rightnowish","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vS1FJTkMxMjU5MTY3NDc4","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/7kEJuafTzTVan7B78ttz1I"}},"jerrybrown":{"id":"jerrybrown","title":"The Political Mind of Jerry Brown","tagline":"Lessons from a lifetime in politics","info":"The Political Mind of Jerry Brown brings listeners the wisdom of the former Governor, Mayor, and presidential candidate. Scott Shafer interviewed Brown for more than 40 hours, covering the former governor's life and half-century in the political game and Brown has some lessons he'd like to share. ","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Political-Mind-of-Jerry-Brown-Podcast-Tile-703x703-1.jpg","imageAlt":"KQED The Political Mind of Jerry Brown","officialWebsiteLink":"/podcasts/jerrybrown","meta":{"site":"news","source":"kqed","order":"16"},"link":"/podcasts/jerrybrown","subscribe":{"npr":"https://www.npr.org/podcasts/790253322/the-political-mind-of-jerry-brown","apple":"https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1492194549","rss":"https://ww2.kqed.org/news/series/jerrybrown/feed/podcast/","tuneIn":"http://tun.in/pjGcK","stitcher":"https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/kqed/the-political-mind-of-jerry-brown","spotify":"https://open.spotify.com/show/54C1dmuyFyKMFttY6X2j6r?si=K8SgRCoISNK6ZbjpXrX5-w","google":"https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93dzIua3FlZC5vcmcvbmV3cy9zZXJpZXMvamVycnlicm93bi9mZWVkL3BvZGNhc3Qv"}},"the-splendid-table":{"id":"the-splendid-table","title":"The Splendid Table","info":"\u003cem>The Splendid Table\u003c/em> hosts our nation's conversations about cooking, sustainability and food culture.","imageSrc":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/The-Splendid-Table-Podcast-Tile-360x360-1.jpg","officialWebsiteLink":"https://www.splendidtable.org/","airtime":"SUN 10-11 pm","meta":{"site":"radio","source":"npr"},"link":"/radio/program/the-splendid-table"}},"racesReducer":{"5921":{"id":"5921","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 7","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":158422,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.97,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:48 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Doris Matsui","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":89456,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Tom Silva","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":48920,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"David Mandel","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":20046,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-09T01:00:38.194Z"},"5922":{"id":"5922","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 8","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Rudy Recile","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"John Garamendi","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"5924":{"id":"5924","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 10","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":185034,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.07,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:48 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mark DeSaulnier","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":121265,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Katherine Piccinini","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":34883,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Nolan Chen","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":19459,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Joe Sweeney","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":7606,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Mohamed Elsherbini","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":1821,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-09T01:02:32.415Z"},"5926":{"id":"5926","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 12","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":153801,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.88,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 20, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:41 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Lateefah Simon","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":85905,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Jennifer Tran","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":22964,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Tony Daysog","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":17197,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Stephen Slauson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":9699,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Glenn Kaplan","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":6785,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Eric Wilson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":4243,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Abdur Sikder","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":2847,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Ned Nuerge","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":2532,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Andre Todd","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":1629,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-16T00:22:36.062Z"},"5928":{"id":"5928","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 14","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":125831,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.14,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 20, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:41 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Eric Swalwell","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":83989,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Vin Kruttiventi","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":22106,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Alison Hayden","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":11928,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Luis Reynoso","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":7808,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-12T00:51:36.366Z"},"5930":{"id":"5930","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 16","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":182188,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.91,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"May 2, 2024","timeUpdated":"9:31 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Sam Liccardo","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":38492,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Evan Low","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":30261,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Joe Simitian","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":30256,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Peter Ohtaki","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":23283,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Peter Dixon","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":14677,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Rishi Kumar","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":12383,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Karl Ryan","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":11563,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Julie Lythcott-Haims","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":11386,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Ahmed Mostafa","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":5814,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Greg Tanaka","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":2421,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Joby Bernstein","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":1652,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-05-02T14:15:13.232Z"},"5931":{"id":"5931","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 17","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":117534,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.92,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Ro Khanna","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":73941,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Anita Chen","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":31539,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Ritesh Tandon","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":5728,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Mario Ramirez","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":4491,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Joe Dehn","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"Lib","voteCount":1835,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-08T01:50:53.956Z"},"5932":{"id":"5932","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 18","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":96302,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.93,"eevp":98.83,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 25, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:47 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Zoe Lofgren","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":49323,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Peter Hernandez","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":31622,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Charlene Nijmeh","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":10614,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Lawrence Milan","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":2712,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Luele Kifle","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":2031,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-12T00:26:02.706Z"},"5963":{"id":"5963","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 2","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":139085,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.62,"eevp":98.6,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Michael Greer","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":38079,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Chris Rogers","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":27126,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Rusty Hicks","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":25615,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Ariel Kelley","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":19483,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Frankie Myers","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":17694,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Ted Williams","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":9550,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Cynthia Click","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":1538,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-22T21:38:36.711Z"},"5972":{"id":"5972","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 11","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":99775,"precinctsReportPercentage":99,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:48 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Lori Wilson","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":50085,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Dave Ennis","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":26074,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Wanda Wallis","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":14638,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jeffrey Flack","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":8978,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-08T02:01:24.524Z"},"5973":{"id":"5973","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 12","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":143532,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.19,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:38 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Damon Connolly","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":111275,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Andy Podshadley","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":17240,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Eryn Cervantes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":15017,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-21T00:25:32.262Z"},"5975":{"id":"5975","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 14","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":106997,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.06,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:48 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Buffy Wicks","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":78678,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Margot Smith","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":18251,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Utkarsh Jain","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":10068,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-15T01:30:34.539Z"},"5976":{"id":"5976","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 15","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":97144,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.98,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:48 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Sonia Ledo","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":30946,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Anamarie Farias","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":29512,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Monica Wilson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":24775,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Karen Mitchoff","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":11911,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-14T00:19:38.858Z"},"5977":{"id":"5977","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 16","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Joseph Rubay","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Rebecca Bauer-Kahan","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"5978":{"id":"5978","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 17","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":111003,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.99,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"8:25 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Matt Haney","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":90915,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Manuel Noris-Barrera","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":13843,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Otto Duke","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":6245,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-12T00:36:19.697Z"},"5979":{"id":"5979","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 18","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":86008,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.1,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"May 2, 2024","timeUpdated":"7:13 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mia Bonta","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":73040,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Andre Sandford","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"AIP","voteCount":4575,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Mindy Pechenuk","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":4389,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Cheyenne Kenney","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":4004,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-05-02T14:13:20.724Z"},"5980":{"id":"5980","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 19","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":113959,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.8,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Catherine Stefani","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":64960,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"David Lee","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":33035,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Nadia Flamenco","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":8335,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Arjun Sodhani","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":7629,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-11T23:50:23.109Z"},"5981":{"id":"5981","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 20","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 20, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:36 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Liz Ortega","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"5982":{"id":"5982","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 21","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mark Gilham","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Diane Papan","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"5984":{"id":"5984","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 23","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":116963,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.91,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Marc Berman","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":67106,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Lydia Kou","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":23699,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Gus Mattammal","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":13277,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Allan Marson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":12881,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-12T01:13:06.280Z"},"5987":{"id":"5987","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 26","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":72753,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.19,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Patrick Ahrens","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":25036,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Tara Sreekrishnan","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":19600,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Sophie Song","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":15954,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Omar Din","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":8772,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Bob Goodwyn","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"Lib","voteCount":2170,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Ashish Garg","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":1221,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-13T21:06:29.070Z"},"5989":{"id":"5989","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 28","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:10 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Gail Pellerin","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Liz Lawler","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"6010":{"id":"6010","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 49","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:36 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mike Fong","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Long Liu","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"6018":{"id":"6018","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 2","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":229348,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.05,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:38 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Jared Huffman","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":169005,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Chris Coulombe","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":37372,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Tief Gibbs","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":18437,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jolian Kangas","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":3166,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jason Brisendine","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":1368,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-12T00:46:10.103Z"},"6020":{"id":"6020","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 4","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":187640,"precinctsReportPercentage":96.32,"eevp":96.36,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mike Thompson","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":118147,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"John Munn","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":56232,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Andrew Engdahl","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":11202,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Niket Patwardhan","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":2059,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-07T00:30:57.980Z"},"6025":{"id":"6025","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 9","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":121271,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.17,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:10 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Josh Harder","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":60396,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Kevin Lincoln","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":36346,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"John McBride","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":15525,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Khalid Jafri","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":9004,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-12T00:49:44.113Z"},"6031":{"id":"6031","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 15","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Anna Kramer","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Kevin Mullin","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"6035":{"id":"6035","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 19","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":203670,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.11,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 25, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:47 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Jimmy Panetta","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":132540,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Jason Anderson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":58120,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Sean Dougherty","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"Grn","voteCount":13010,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-07T00:23:46.779Z"},"6066":{"id":"6066","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 3","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:10 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Jamie Gallagher","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Aaron Draper","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"6067":{"id":"6067","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 4","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Cecilia Aguiar-Curry","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"6087":{"id":"6087","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 24","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":66643,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.19,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Alex Lee","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":45544,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Bob Brunton","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":14951,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Marti Souza","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":6148,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-14T23:23:49.770Z"},"6088":{"id":"6088","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 25","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":69560,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.31,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Ash Kalra","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":35821,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Ted Stroll","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":18255,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Lan Ngo","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":15484,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-14T02:40:57.200Z"},"6092":{"id":"6092","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State House, District 29","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 25, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:47 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Robert Rivas","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"J.W. Paine","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"6223":{"id":"6223","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 46","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:16 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Lou Correa","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"David Pan","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"6530":{"id":"6530","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State Senate, District 3","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":222193,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.99,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:48 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Thom Bogue","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":61776,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Christopher Cabaldon","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":59041,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Rozzana Verder-Aliga","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":45546,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jackie Elward","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":41127,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jimih Jones","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":14703,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-15T01:24:31.539Z"},"6531":{"id":"6531","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State Senate, District 5","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":171623,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.09,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:10 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Jim Shoemaker","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":74935,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Jerry McNerney","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":57040,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Carlos Villapudua","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":39648,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-13T20:07:46.382Z"},"6532":{"id":"6532","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State Senate, District 7","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":192446,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.72,"eevp":98.78,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:48 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Jesse Arreguín","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":61837,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Jovanka Beckles","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":34025,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Dan Kalb","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":28842,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Kathryn Lybarger","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":28041,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Sandre Swanson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":22862,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jeanne Solnordal","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":16839,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-16T00:58:11.533Z"},"6533":{"id":"6533","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State Senate, District 9","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Tim Grayson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Marisol Rubio","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"6534":{"id":"6534","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State Senate, District 11","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":228260,"precinctsReportPercentage":99.09,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Scott Wiener","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":166592,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Yvette Corkrean","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":34438,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Cynthia Cravens","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":18513,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jing Xiong","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":8717,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-12T02:01:51.597Z"},"6535":{"id":"6535","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State Senate, District 13","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":227191,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.88,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Josh Becker","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":167127,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Alexander Glew","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":42788,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Christina Laskowski","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":17276,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-12T01:56:24.964Z"},"6536":{"id":"6536","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State Senate, District 15","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":180231,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.81,"eevp":98.95,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:20 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Dave Cortese","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":124440,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Robert Howell","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":34173,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Tony Loaiza","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":21618,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-13T01:15:45.365Z"},"6548":{"id":"6548","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"State Senate, District 39","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":0,"uncontested":true,"precinctsReportPercentage":0,"eevp":0,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 20, 2024","timeUpdated":"4:55 PM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Akilah Weber","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Bob Divine","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":0,"isWinner":true}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:00:30.000Z"},"6611":{"id":"6611","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 11","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":188732,"precinctsReportPercentage":98.89,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 22, 2024","timeUpdated":"8:25 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Nancy Pelosi","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":138285,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Bruce Lou","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":16285,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Marjorie Mikels","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":9363,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Bianca Von Krieg","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":7634,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jason Zeng","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":6607,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jason Boyce","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":4325,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Larry Nichelson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":3482,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Eve Del Castello","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":2751,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-12T00:31:55.445Z"},"8589":{"id":"8589","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. Senate, Class I","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":7276537,"precinctsReportPercentage":99,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 25, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:47 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Adam Schiff","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":2299507,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Steve Garvey","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":2292414,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Katie Porter","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":1115606,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Barbara Lee","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":714408,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Eric Early","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":240723,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"James Bradley","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":98180,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Christina Pascucci","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":61755,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Sharleta Bassett","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":54422,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Sarah Liew","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":38483,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Laura Garza ","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":34320,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Jonathan Reiss","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":34283,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Sepi Gilani","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":34056,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Gail Lightfoot","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"Lib","voteCount":33046,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Denice Gary-Pandol","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":25494,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"James Macauley","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":23168,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Harmesh Kumar","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":21522,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"David Peterson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":21076,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Douglas Pierce","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":19371,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Major Singh","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":16965,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"John Rose","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":14577,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Perry Pound","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":14134,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Raji Rab","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":13558,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Mark Ruzon","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":13429,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Forrest Jones","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"AIP","voteCount":13027,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Stefan Simchowitz","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":12717,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Martin Veprauskas","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":9714,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Don Grundmann","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"NPP","voteCount":6582,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T05:01:46.589Z"},"8686":{"id":"8686","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"President,","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top1","totalVotes":3589127,"precinctsReportPercentage":99,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 25, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:48 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Joe Biden","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":3200188,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Marianne Williamson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":145690,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Dean Phillips","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":99981,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Armando Perez-Serrato","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":42925,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Gabriel Cornejo","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":41261,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"President Boddie","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":25373,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Stephen Lyons","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":21008,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Eban Cambridge","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":12701,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:12:27.559Z"},"8688":{"id":"8688","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"President,","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top1","totalVotes":2466569,"precinctsReportPercentage":99,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 25, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:47 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Donald Trump","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":1953947,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Nikki Haley","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":430792,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Ron DeSantis","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":35581,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Chris Christie","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":20164,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Vivek Ramaswamy","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":11069,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Rachel Swift","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":4231,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"David Stuckenberg","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":3895,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Ryan Binkley","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":3563,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Asa Hutchinson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":3327,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:13:19.766Z"},"81993":{"id":"81993","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"U.S. Senate, Class I Unexpired Term","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top2","totalVotes":7358837,"precinctsReportPercentage":99,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 25, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:47 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Steve Garvey","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":2444940,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Adam Schiff","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":2155146,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"Katie Porter","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":1269194,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Barbara Lee","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":863278,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Eric Early","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"R","voteCount":448788,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Christina Pascucci","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":109421,"isWinner":false},{"candidateName":"Sepi Gilani","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"D","voteCount":68070,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-06T04:31:08.186Z"},"82014":{"id":"82014","type":"apRace","location":"State of California","raceName":"Proposition, 1 - Behavioral Health Services Program","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceType":"top1","totalVotes":7221972,"precinctsReportPercentage":99,"eevp":99,"tabulationStatus":"Tabulation Paused","dateUpdated":"March 25, 2024","timeUpdated":"5:47 AM","source":"AP","candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":null,"voteCount":3624998,"isWinner":true},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":null,"voteCount":3596974,"isWinner":false}],"winnerDateTime":"2024-03-21T00:11:06.265Z"},"timeLoaded":"May 4, 2024 6:36 AM","nationalRacesLoaded":true,"localRacesLoaded":true,"overrides":[{"id":"5921","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 7","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5922","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 8","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5924","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 10","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5926","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 12","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/alameda/congress-12th-district"},{"id":"5928","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 14","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5930","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 16","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/congress-16th-district"},{"id":"5931","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 17","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5932","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 18","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5963","raceName":"State Assembly, District 2","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5972","raceName":"State Assembly, District 11","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5973","raceName":"State Assembly, District 12","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5975","raceName":"State Assembly, District 14","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5976","raceName":"State Assembly, District 15","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/contracosta/state-assembly"},{"id":"5977","raceName":"State Assembly, District 16","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5978","raceName":"State Assembly, District 17","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5979","raceName":"State Assembly, District 18","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5980","raceName":"State Assembly, District 19","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5981","raceName":"State Assembly, District 20","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5982","raceName":"State Assembly, District 21","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"5984","raceName":"State Assembly, District 23","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/state-assembly-23rd-district"},{"id":"5987","raceName":"State Assembly, District 26","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/santaclara/state-assembly-26th-district"},{"id":"5989","raceName":"State Assembly, District 28","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6010","raceName":"State Assembly, District 4","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6018","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 2","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6020","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 4","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6025","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 9","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6031","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 15","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6035","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 19","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6067","raceName":"State Assembly, District 4","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6087","raceName":"State Assembly, District 24","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6088","raceName":"State Assembly, District 25","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6092","raceName":"State Assembly, District 29","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6223","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 4","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6530","raceName":"State Senate, District 3","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/state-senate-3rd-district"},{"id":"6531","raceName":"State Senate, District 5","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6532","raceName":"State Senate, District 7","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/state-senate-7th-district"},{"id":"6533","raceName":"State Senate, District 9","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6534","raceName":"State Senate, District 11","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6535","raceName":"State Senate, District 13","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6536","raceName":"State Senate, District 15","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"6611","raceName":"U.S. House of Representatives, District 11","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":""},{"id":"8589","raceName":"U.S. Senate (Full Term)","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/senator"},{"id":"8686","raceName":"California Democratic Presidential Primary","raceDescription":"Candidates are competing for 496 delegates.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/president/democrat"},{"id":"8688","raceName":"California Republican Presidential Primary","raceDescription":"Candidates are competing for 169 delegates.","raceReadTheStory":"https://kqed.org/elections/results/president/republican"},{"id":"81993","raceName":"U.S. Senate (Partial/Unexpired Term)","raceDescription":"Top two candidates advance to general election."},{"id":"82014","raceName":"Proposition 1","raceDescription":"Bond and mental health reforms. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/california/proposition-1"}],"AlamedaJudge5":{"id":"AlamedaJudge5","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Office 5","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":200601,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Terry Wiley","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":200601}]},"AlamedaJudge12":{"id":"AlamedaJudge12","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Office 12","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":240853,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mark Fickes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":133009},{"candidateName":"Michael P. Johnson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":107844}]},"AlamedaBoard2":{"id":"AlamedaBoard2","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Board of Education, Trustee Area 2","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":33580,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"John Lewis","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6943},{"candidateName":"Angela Normand","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":26637}]},"AlamedaBoard5":{"id":"AlamedaBoard5","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Board of Education, Trustee Area 5","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":26072,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Guadalupe \"Lupe\" Angulo","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7521},{"candidateName":"Janevette Cole","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":13338},{"candidateName":"Joe Orlando Ramos","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5213}]},"AlamedaBoard6":{"id":"AlamedaBoard6","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Board of Education, Trustee Area 6","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":30864,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"John Guerrero","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":9989},{"candidateName":"Eileen McDonald","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":20875}]},"AlamedaSup1":{"id":"AlamedaSup1","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 1","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":41038,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"David Haubert","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":41038}]},"AlamedaSup2":{"id":"AlamedaSup2","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 2","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":31034,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Elisa Márquez","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":31034}]},"AlamedaSup4":{"id":"AlamedaSup4","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 4","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/alameda/supervisor-4th-district","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":57007,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Jennifer Esteen","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":22400},{"candidateName":"Nate Miley","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":34607}]},"AlamedaSup5":{"id":"AlamedaSup5","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 5","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/alameda/supervisor-5th-district","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":81059,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Ben Bartlett","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":13518},{"candidateName":"Nikki Fortunato Bas","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":27597},{"candidateName":"John J. Bauters","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":16783},{"candidateName":"Ken Berrick","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7520},{"candidateName":"Omar Farmer","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1240},{"candidateName":"Gregory Hodge","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3419},{"candidateName":"Chris Moore","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7428},{"candidateName":"Gerald Pechenuk","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":305},{"candidateName":"Lorrel Plimier","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3249}]},"AlamedaBoard7":{"id":"AlamedaBoard7","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Flood Control & Water Conservation District Director, Zone 7, Full Term","raceDescription":"Top three candidates win seat.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top3","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":134340,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Alan Burnham","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":15723},{"candidateName":"Sandy Figuers","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":22454},{"candidateName":"Laurene K. Green","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":30343},{"candidateName":"Kathy Narum","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":23833},{"candidateName":"Seema Badar","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7468},{"candidateName":"Catherine Brown","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":34519}]},"AlamedaAuditor":{"id":"AlamedaAuditor","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Oakland Auditor","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":59227,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Michael Houston","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":59227}]},"AlamedaMeasureA":{"id":"AlamedaMeasureA","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Measure A","raceDescription":"Alameda County. Civil service. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":282335,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":167903},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":114432}]},"AlamedaMeasureB":{"id":"AlamedaMeasureB","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Measure B","raceDescription":"Alameda County. Recall rules. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/alameda/measure-b","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":282683,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":182200},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":100483}]},"AlamedaMeasureD":{"id":"AlamedaMeasureD","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Measure D","raceDescription":"Oakland. Appropriations limit. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":79797,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":59852},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":19945}]},"AlamedaMeasureE":{"id":"AlamedaMeasureE","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Measure E","raceDescription":"Alameda Unified School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":22692,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":17280},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5412}]},"AlamedaMeasureF":{"id":"AlamedaMeasureF","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Measure F","raceDescription":"Piedmont. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":4855,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3673},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1182}]},"AlamedaMeasureG":{"id":"AlamedaMeasureG","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Measure G","raceDescription":"Albany Unified School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote. ","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":5898,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4651},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1247}]},"AlamedaMeasureH":{"id":"AlamedaMeasureH","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Measure H","raceDescription":"Berkeley Unified School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":33331,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":29418},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3913}]},"AlamedaMeasureI":{"id":"AlamedaMeasureI","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Measure I","raceDescription":"Hayward Unified School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":21929,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":14151},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7778}]},"AlamedaMeasureJ":{"id":"AlamedaMeasureJ","type":"localRace","location":"Alameda","raceName":"Measure J","raceDescription":"San Leandro Unified School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:02 PM","dateUpdated":"April 1, 2024","totalVotes":12338,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7784},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4554}]},"CCD2":{"id":"CCD2","type":"localRace","location":"Contra Costa","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 2","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:45 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":45776,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Candace Andersen","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":45776}]},"CCD3":{"id":"CCD3","type":"localRace","location":"Contra Costa","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 3","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:45 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":25120,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Diane Burgis","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":25120}]},"CCD5":{"id":"CCD5","type":"localRace","location":"Contra Costa","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 5","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/contracosta/supervisor-5th-district","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"6:45 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":37045,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mike Barbanica","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":14338},{"candidateName":"Jelani Killings","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5683},{"candidateName":"Shanelle Scales-Preston","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":12993},{"candidateName":"Iztaccuauhtli Hector Gonzalez","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4031}]},"CCMeasureA":{"id":"CCMeasureA","type":"localRace","location":"Contra Costa","raceName":"Measure A","raceDescription":"Martinez. Appoint City Clerk. Passes with a majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:45 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":11513,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7554},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3959}]},"CCMeasureB":{"id":"CCMeasureB","type":"localRace","location":"Contra Costa","raceName":"Measure B","raceDescription":"Antioch Unified School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:45 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":17971,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":10397},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7574}]},"CCMeasureC":{"id":"CCMeasureC","type":"localRace","location":"Contra Costa","raceName":"Measure C","raceDescription":"Martinez Unified School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:45 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":9230,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6917},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2313}]},"CCMeasureD":{"id":"CCMeasureD","type":"localRace","location":"Contra Costa","raceName":"Measure D","raceDescription":"Moraga School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:45 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":6007,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4052},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1955}]},"MarinD2":{"id":"MarinD2","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 2","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/marin/supervisor-2nd-district","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":18466,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Brian Colbert","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7971},{"candidateName":"Heather McPhail Sridharan","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4851},{"candidateName":"Ryan O'Neil","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2647},{"candidateName":"Gabe Paulson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2997}]},"MarinD3":{"id":"MarinD3","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 3","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":13274,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Stephanie Moulton-Peters","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":13274}]},"MarinD4":{"id":"MarinD4","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 4","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":12986,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Dennis Rodoni","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":10086},{"candidateName":"Francis Drouillard","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2900}]},"MarinLarkspurCC":{"id":"MarinLarkspurCC","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Larkspur City Council (Short Term)","raceDescription":"Top candidate wins seat.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":4176,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Stephanie Andre","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2514},{"candidateName":"Claire Paquette","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1008},{"candidateName":"Lana Scott","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":654}]},"MarinRossCouncil":{"id":"MarinRossCouncil","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Ross Town Council","raceDescription":"Top three candidates win seat.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top3","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":1740,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Charles William \"Bill\" Kircher, Jr.","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":536},{"candidateName":"Mathew Salter","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":502},{"candidateName":"Shadi Aboukhater","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":187},{"candidateName":"Teri Dowling","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":515}]},"MarinMeasureA":{"id":"MarinMeasureA","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Measure A","raceDescription":"Tamalpais Union High School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":45345,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":24376},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":20969}]},"MarinMeasureB":{"id":"MarinMeasureB","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Measure B","raceDescription":"Petaluma Joint Union High School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":132,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":62},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":70}]},"MarinMeasureC":{"id":"MarinMeasureC","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Measure C","raceDescription":"Belvedere. Appropriation limit. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":870,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":679},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":191}]},"MarinMeasureD":{"id":"MarinMeasureD","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Measure D","raceDescription":"Larkspur. Rent stabilization. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/marin/measure-d","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":4955,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2573},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2382}]},"MarinMeasureE":{"id":"MarinMeasureE","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Measure E","raceDescription":"Ross. Special tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/marin/measure-e","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":874,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":683},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":191}]},"MarinMeasureF":{"id":"MarinMeasureF","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Measure F","raceDescription":"San Anselmo. Flood Control and Water Conservation District. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":5193,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3083},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2110}]},"MarinMeasureG":{"id":"MarinMeasureG","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Measure G","raceDescription":"Bel Marin Keys Community Services District. Special tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":830,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":661},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":169}]},"MarinMeasureH":{"id":"MarinMeasureH","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Measure H","raceDescription":"Marinwood Community Services District. Appropriations limit, fire protection. Passes with a majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":1738,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1369},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":369}]},"MarinMeasureI":{"id":"MarinMeasureI","type":"localRace","location":"Marin","raceName":"Measure I","raceDescription":"Marinwood Community Services District. Appropriations limit, parks. Passes with a majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:54 PM","dateUpdated":"March 27, 2024","totalVotes":1735,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1336},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":399}]},"NapaD2":{"id":"NapaD2","type":"localRace","location":"Napa","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 2","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"April 3, 2024","totalVotes":8351,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Liz Alessio","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6340},{"candidateName":"Doris Gentry","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2011}]},"NapaD4":{"id":"NapaD4","type":"localRace","location":"Napa","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 4","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/napa/supervisor-4th-district","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"April 3, 2024","totalVotes":7306,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Amber Manfree","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3913},{"candidateName":"Pete Mott","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3393}]},"NapaD5":{"id":"NapaD5","type":"localRace","location":"Napa","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 5","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/napa/supervisor-5th-district","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"April 3, 2024","totalVotes":5356,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mariam Aboudamous","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2379},{"candidateName":"Belia Ramos","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2977}]},"NapaMeasureD":{"id":"NapaMeasureD","type":"localRace","location":"Napa","raceName":"Measure D","raceDescription":"Howell Mountain Elementary School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"April 3, 2024","totalVotes":741,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":367},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":374}]},"NapaMeasureU":{"id":"NapaMeasureU","type":"localRace","location":"Napa","raceName":"Measure U","raceDescription":"Lake Berryessa Resort Improvement District. Appropriations limit. Passes with majority vote. ","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"April 3, 2024","totalVotes":86,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":63},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":23}]},"NapaMeasureU1":{"id":"NapaMeasureU1","type":"localRace","location":"Napa","raceName":"Measure U","raceDescription":"Yountville. Appropriations limit. Passes with majority vote. ","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"April 3, 2024","totalVotes":925,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":793},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":132}]},"SFJudge1":{"id":"SFJudge1","type":"localRace","location":"San Francisco","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Seat 1","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/sanfrancisco/superior-court-seat-1","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"March 21, 2024","totalVotes":202960,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Michael Begert","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":124943},{"candidateName":"Chip Zecher","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":78017}]},"SFJudge13":{"id":"SFJudge13","type":"localRace","location":"San Francisco","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Seat 13","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/sanfrancisco/superior-court-seat-13","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"March 21, 2024","totalVotes":202386,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Jean Myungjin Roland","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":90012},{"candidateName":"Patrick S. Thompson","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":112374}]},"SFPropA":{"id":"SFPropA","type":"localRace","location":"San Francisco","raceName":"Proposition A","raceDescription":"Housing bond. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/sanfrancisco/proposition-a","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"March 21, 2024","totalVotes":225187,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":158497},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":66690}]},"SFPropB":{"id":"SFPropB","type":"localRace","location":"San Francisco","raceName":"Proposition B","raceDescription":"Police staffing. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"March 21, 2024","totalVotes":222954,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":61580},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":161374}]},"SFPropC":{"id":"SFPropC","type":"localRace","location":"San Francisco","raceName":"Proposition C","raceDescription":"Transfer tax exemption. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"March 21, 2024","totalVotes":220349,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":116311},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":104038}]},"SFPropD":{"id":"SFPropD","type":"localRace","location":"San Francisco","raceName":"Proposition D","raceDescription":"Ethics laws. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"March 21, 2024","totalVotes":222615,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":198584},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":24031}]},"SFPropE":{"id":"SFPropE","type":"localRace","location":"San Francisco","raceName":"Proposition E","raceDescription":"Police policies. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/sanfrancisco/proposition-e","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"March 21, 2024","totalVotes":222817,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":120529},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":102288}]},"SFPropF":{"id":"SFPropF","type":"localRace","location":"San Francisco","raceName":"Proposition F","raceDescription":"Drug screening. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/sanfrancisco/proposition-f","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"March 21, 2024","totalVotes":224004,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":130214},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":93790}]},"SFPropG":{"id":"SFPropG","type":"localRace","location":"San Francisco","raceName":"Proposition G","raceDescription":"Eighth-grade algebra. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:50 PM","dateUpdated":"March 21, 2024","totalVotes":222704,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":182066},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":40638}]},"SMJudge4":{"id":"SMJudge4","type":"localRace","location":"San Mateo","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Office 4","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:56 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":108919,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Sarah Burdick","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":108919}]},"SMD1":{"id":"SMD1","type":"localRace","location":"San Mateo","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 1","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/sanmateo/supervisor-1st-district","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:56 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":29650,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Jackie Speier","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":20353},{"candidateName":"Ann Schneider","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":9297}]},"SMD4":{"id":"SMD4","type":"localRace","location":"San Mateo","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 4","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/sanmateo/supervisor-4th-district","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"6:56 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":22725,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Antonio Lopez","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5730},{"candidateName":"Lisa Gauthier","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":10358},{"candidateName":"Celeste Brevard","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1268},{"candidateName":"Paul Bocanegra","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1909},{"candidateName":"Maggie Cornejo","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3460}]},"SMD5":{"id":"SMD5","type":"localRace","location":"San Mateo","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 5","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:56 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":19937,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"David Canepa","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":19937}]},"SMMeasureB":{"id":"SMMeasureB","type":"localRace","location":"San Mateo","raceName":"Measure B","raceDescription":"County Service Area #1 (Highlands). Special tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:56 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":1549,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1360},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":189}]},"SMMeasureC":{"id":"SMMeasureC","type":"localRace","location":"San Mateo","raceName":"Measure C","raceDescription":"Jefferson Elementary School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:56 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":12234,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":8543},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3691}]},"SMMeasureE":{"id":"SMMeasureE","type":"localRace","location":"San Mateo","raceName":"Measure E","raceDescription":"Woodside Elementary School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:56 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":1392,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":910},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":482}]},"SMMeasureG":{"id":"SMMeasureG","type":"localRace","location":"San Mateo","raceName":"Measure G","raceDescription":"Pacifica School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:56 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":11548,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7067},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4481}]},"SMMeasureH":{"id":"SMMeasureH","type":"localRace","location":"San Mateo","raceName":"Measure H","raceDescription":"San Carlos School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:56 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":9938,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6283},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3655}]},"SCJudge5":{"id":"SCJudge5","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Office 5","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":301953,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Jay Boyarsky","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":142549},{"candidateName":"Nicole M. Ford","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":52147},{"candidateName":"Johnene Linda Stebbins","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":107257}]},"SCD2":{"id":"SCD2","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 2","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/santaclara/supervisor-2nd-district","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":44059,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Corina Herrera-Loera","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":10519},{"candidateName":"Jennifer Margaret Celaya","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2394},{"candidateName":"Madison Nguyen","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":12794},{"candidateName":"Betty Duong","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":14031},{"candidateName":"Nelson McElmurry","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4321}]},"SCD3":{"id":"SCD3","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 3","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":42549,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Otto Lee","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":42549}]},"SCD5":{"id":"SCD5","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 5","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/santaclara/supervisor-5th-district","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":88712,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Margaret Abe-Koga","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":37172},{"candidateName":"Sally J. Lieber","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":21962},{"candidateName":"Barry Chang","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6164},{"candidateName":"Peter C. Fung","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":17892},{"candidateName":"Sandy Sans","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5522}]},"SCSJMayor":{"id":"SCSJMayor","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"San José Mayor","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":167064,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Matt Mahan","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":144701},{"candidateName":"Tyrone Wade","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":22363}]},"SCSJD2":{"id":"SCSJD2","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"San José City Council, District 2","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":14131,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Joe Lopez","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4950},{"candidateName":"Pamela Campos","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3436},{"candidateName":"Vanessa Sandoval","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2719},{"candidateName":"Babu Prasad","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3026}]},"SCSJD4":{"id":"SCSJD4","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"San José City Council, District 4","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":14322,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Kansen Chu","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5931},{"candidateName":"David Cohen","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":8391}]},"SCSJD6":{"id":"SCSJD6","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"San José City Council, District 6","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":25108,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"David Cohen","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":9875},{"candidateName":"Alex Shoor","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3850},{"candidateName":"Angelo \"A.J.\" Pasciuti","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2688},{"candidateName":"Michael Mulcahy","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":8695}]},"SCSJD8":{"id":"SCSJD8","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"San José City Council, District 8","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":21462,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Tam Truong","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6982},{"candidateName":"Domingo Candelas","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":8466},{"candidateName":"Sukhdev Singh Bainiwal","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5513},{"candidateName":"Surinder Kaur Dhaliwal","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":501}]},"SCSJD10":{"id":"SCSJD10","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"San José City Council, District 10","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top2","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":22799,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"George Casey","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":8805},{"candidateName":"Arjun Batra","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":8354},{"candidateName":"Lenka Wright","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5640}]},"SCMeasureA":{"id":"SCMeasureA","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"Measure A","raceDescription":"Santa Clara. Appointed city clerk. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":20315,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6580},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":13735}]},"SCMeasureB":{"id":"SCMeasureB","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"Measure B","raceDescription":"Santa Clara. Appointed police chief. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":20567,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5680},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":14887}]},"SCMeasureC":{"id":"SCMeasureC","type":"localRace","location":"Santa Clara","raceName":"Measure C","raceDescription":"Sunnyvale School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:05 PM","dateUpdated":"April 4, 2024","totalVotes":14656,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":10261},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4395}]},"SolanoD15":{"id":"SolanoD15","type":"localRace","location":"Solano","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Department 15","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"","timeUpdated":"7:08 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":81709,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mike Thompson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":36844},{"candidateName":"Bryan J. Kim","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":44865}]},"SolanoD1":{"id":"SolanoD1","type":"localRace","location":"Solano","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 1","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/solano/supervisor-1st-district","raceType":"","timeUpdated":"7:08 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":13786,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Michael Wilson","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6401},{"candidateName":"Cassandra James","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7385}]},"SolanoD2":{"id":"SolanoD2","type":"localRace","location":"Solano","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 2","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"","timeUpdated":"7:08 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":19903,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Monica Brown","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":10951},{"candidateName":"Nora Dizon","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3135},{"candidateName":"Rochelle Sherlock","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5817}]},"SolanoD5":{"id":"SolanoD5","type":"localRace","location":"Solano","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 5","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"","timeUpdated":"7:08 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":17888,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Mitch Mashburn","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":11210},{"candidateName":"Chadwick J. Ledoux","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6678}]},"SolanoEducation":{"id":"SolanoEducation","type":"localRace","location":"Solano","raceName":"Sacramento County Board of Education","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"","timeUpdated":"7:08 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":3650,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Heather Davis","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2960},{"candidateName":"Shazleen Khan","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":690}]},"SolanoMeasureA":{"id":"SolanoMeasureA","type":"localRace","location":"Solano","raceName":"Measure A","raceDescription":"Benicia. Hotel tax. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/solano/measure-a","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:08 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":10136,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7869},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2267}]},"SolanoMeasureB":{"id":"SolanoMeasureB","type":"localRace","location":"Solano","raceName":"Measure B","raceDescription":"Benicia. Sales tax. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/solano/measure-b","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:08 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":10164,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7335},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":2829}]},"SolanoMeasureC":{"id":"SolanoMeasureC","type":"localRace","location":"Solano","raceName":"Measure C","raceDescription":"Benicia Unified School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:08 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":10112,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6316},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3796}]},"SolanoMeasureN":{"id":"SolanoMeasureN","type":"localRace","location":"Solano","raceName":"Measure N","raceDescription":"Davis Joint Unified School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"7:08 PM","dateUpdated":"March 28, 2024","totalVotes":15,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":10}]},"SonomaJudge3":{"id":"SonomaJudge3","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Office 3","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":115405,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Kristine M. Burk","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":79498},{"candidateName":"Beki Berrey","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":35907}]},"SonomaJudge4":{"id":"SonomaJudge4","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Office 4","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":86789,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Paul J. Lozada","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":86789}]},"SonomaJudge6":{"id":"SonomaJudge6","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Superior Court Judge, Office 6","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":117990,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Omar Figueroa","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":42236},{"candidateName":"Kenneth English","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":75754}]},"SonomaD1":{"id":"SonomaD1","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 1","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":30348,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Rebecca Hermosillo","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":23958},{"candidateName":"Jonathan Mathieu","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":6390}]},"SonomaD3":{"id":"SonomaD3","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 3","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/sonoma/supervisor-3rd-district","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":16312,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Chris Coursey","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":11346},{"candidateName":"Omar Medina","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":4966}]},"SonomaD5":{"id":"SonomaD5","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Board of Supervisors, District 5","raceDescription":"Candidate with majority vote wins seat. If no candidate reaches majority, top two candidates advance to runoff in general election.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"top1","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":23356,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Lynda Hopkins","candidateIncumbent":true,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":23356}]},"SonomaMeasureA":{"id":"SonomaMeasureA","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Measure A","raceDescription":"Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":13756,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":10320},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3436}]},"SonomaMeasureB":{"id":"SonomaMeasureB","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Measure B","raceDescription":"Petaluma Joint Union High School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":24877,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":15795},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":9082}]},"SonomaMeasureC":{"id":"SonomaMeasureC","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Measure C","raceDescription":"Fort Ross School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":286,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":159},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":127}]},"SonomaMeasureD":{"id":"SonomaMeasureD","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Measure D","raceDescription":"Harmony Union School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":1925,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":1089},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":836}]},"SonomaMeasureE":{"id":"SonomaMeasureE","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Measure E","raceDescription":"Petaluma City (Elementary) School District. Parcel tax. Passes with 2/3 vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":11133,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":7622},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":3511}]},"SonomaMeasureG":{"id":"SonomaMeasureG","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Measure G","raceDescription":"Rincon Valley Union School District. School bond. Passes with 55% vote.","raceReadTheStory":"","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":14577,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":8668},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":5909}]},"SonomaMeasureH":{"id":"SonomaMeasureH","type":"localRace","location":"Sonoma","raceName":"Measure H","raceDescription":"Sonoma County. Sales tax. Passes with majority vote.","raceReadTheStory":"https://www.kqed.org/elections/results/sonoma/measure-h","raceType":"yesNo","timeUpdated":"6:51 PM","dateUpdated":"March 29, 2024","totalVotes":145261,"candidates":[{"candidateName":"Yes","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":89646},{"candidateName":"No","candidateIncumbent":false,"candidateParty":"","voteCount":55615}]}},"radioSchedulesReducer":{},"listsReducer":{"posts/bayareabites?tag=vegan-cheese":{"isFetching":false,"latestQuery":{"from":0,"postsToRender":9},"tag":null,"vitalsOnly":true,"totalRequested":4,"isLoading":false,"isLoadingMore":false,"total":4,"items":["bayareabites_100525","bayareabites_97292","bayareabites_94747","bayareabites_90389"]}},"recallGuideReducer":{"intros":{},"policy":{},"candidates":{}},"savedPostsReducer":{},"pfsSessionReducer":{},"siteSettingsReducer":{},"subscriptionsReducer":{},"termsReducer":{"about":{"name":"About","type":"terms","id":"about","slug":"about","link":"/about","taxonomy":"site"},"arts":{"name":"Arts & Culture","grouping":["arts","pop","trulyca"],"description":"KQED Arts provides daily in-depth coverage of the Bay Area's music, art, film, performing arts, literature and arts news, as well as cultural commentary and criticism.","type":"terms","id":"arts","slug":"arts","link":"/arts","taxonomy":"site"},"artschool":{"name":"Art School","parent":"arts","type":"terms","id":"artschool","slug":"artschool","link":"/artschool","taxonomy":"site"},"bayareabites":{"name":"KQED food","grouping":["food","bayareabites","checkplease"],"parent":"food","type":"terms","id":"bayareabites","slug":"bayareabites","link":"/food","taxonomy":"site"},"bayareahiphop":{"name":"Bay Area Hiphop","type":"terms","id":"bayareahiphop","slug":"bayareahiphop","link":"/bayareahiphop","taxonomy":"site"},"campaign21":{"name":"Campaign 21","type":"terms","id":"campaign21","slug":"campaign21","link":"/campaign21","taxonomy":"site"},"checkplease":{"name":"KQED food","grouping":["food","bayareabites","checkplease"],"parent":"food","type":"terms","id":"checkplease","slug":"checkplease","link":"/food","taxonomy":"site"},"education":{"name":"Education","grouping":["education"],"type":"terms","id":"education","slug":"education","link":"/education","taxonomy":"site"},"elections":{"name":"Elections","type":"terms","id":"elections","slug":"elections","link":"/elections","taxonomy":"site"},"events":{"name":"Events","type":"terms","id":"events","slug":"events","link":"/events","taxonomy":"site"},"event":{"name":"Event","alias":"events","type":"terms","id":"event","slug":"event","link":"/event","taxonomy":"site"},"filmschoolshorts":{"name":"Film School Shorts","type":"terms","id":"filmschoolshorts","slug":"filmschoolshorts","link":"/filmschoolshorts","taxonomy":"site"},"food":{"name":"KQED food","grouping":["food","bayareabites","checkplease"],"type":"terms","id":"food","slug":"food","link":"/food","taxonomy":"site"},"forum":{"name":"Forum","relatedContentQuery":"posts/forum?","parent":"news","type":"terms","id":"forum","slug":"forum","link":"/forum","taxonomy":"site"},"futureofyou":{"name":"Future of You","grouping":["science","futureofyou"],"parent":"science","type":"terms","id":"futureofyou","slug":"futureofyou","link":"/futureofyou","taxonomy":"site"},"jpepinheart":{"name":"KQED food","relatedContentQuery":"trending/food,bayareabites,checkplease","parent":"food","type":"terms","id":"jpepinheart","slug":"jpepinheart","link":"/food","taxonomy":"site"},"liveblog":{"name":"Live Blog","type":"terms","id":"liveblog","slug":"liveblog","link":"/liveblog","taxonomy":"site"},"livetv":{"name":"Live TV","parent":"tv","type":"terms","id":"livetv","slug":"livetv","link":"/livetv","taxonomy":"site"},"lowdown":{"name":"The Lowdown","relatedContentQuery":"posts/lowdown?","parent":"news","type":"terms","id":"lowdown","slug":"lowdown","link":"/lowdown","taxonomy":"site"},"mindshift":{"name":"Mindshift","parent":"news","description":"MindShift explores the future of education by highlighting the innovative – and sometimes counterintuitive – ways educators and parents are helping all children succeed.","type":"terms","id":"mindshift","slug":"mindshift","link":"/mindshift","taxonomy":"site"},"news":{"name":"News","grouping":["news","forum"],"type":"terms","id":"news","slug":"news","link":"/news","taxonomy":"site"},"perspectives":{"name":"Perspectives","parent":"radio","type":"terms","id":"perspectives","slug":"perspectives","link":"/perspectives","taxonomy":"site"},"podcasts":{"name":"Podcasts","type":"terms","id":"podcasts","slug":"podcasts","link":"/podcasts","taxonomy":"site"},"pop":{"name":"Pop","parent":"arts","type":"terms","id":"pop","slug":"pop","link":"/pop","taxonomy":"site"},"pressroom":{"name":"Pressroom","type":"terms","id":"pressroom","slug":"pressroom","link":"/pressroom","taxonomy":"site"},"quest":{"name":"Quest","parent":"science","type":"terms","id":"quest","slug":"quest","link":"/quest","taxonomy":"site"},"radio":{"name":"Radio","grouping":["forum","perspectives"],"description":"Listen to KQED Public Radio – home of Forum and The California Report – on 88.5 FM in San Francisco, 89.3 FM in Sacramento, 88.3 FM in Santa Rosa and 88.1 FM in Martinez.","type":"terms","id":"radio","slug":"radio","link":"/radio","taxonomy":"site"},"root":{"name":"KQED","image":"https://ww2.kqed.org/app/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png","imageWidth":1200,"imageHeight":630,"headData":{"title":"KQED | News, Radio, Podcasts, TV | Public Media for Northern California","description":"KQED provides public radio, television, and independent reporting on issues that matter to the Bay Area. We’re the NPR and PBS member station for Northern California."},"type":"terms","id":"root","slug":"root","link":"/root","taxonomy":"site"},"science":{"name":"Science","grouping":["science","futureofyou"],"description":"KQED Science brings you award-winning science and environment coverage from the Bay Area and beyond.","type":"terms","id":"science","slug":"science","link":"/science","taxonomy":"site"},"stateofhealth":{"name":"State of Health","parent":"science","type":"terms","id":"stateofhealth","slug":"stateofhealth","link":"/stateofhealth","taxonomy":"site"},"support":{"name":"Support","type":"terms","id":"support","slug":"support","link":"/support","taxonomy":"site"},"thedolist":{"name":"The Do List","parent":"arts","type":"terms","id":"thedolist","slug":"thedolist","link":"/thedolist","taxonomy":"site"},"trulyca":{"name":"Truly CA","grouping":["arts","pop","trulyca"],"parent":"arts","type":"terms","id":"trulyca","slug":"trulyca","link":"/trulyca","taxonomy":"site"},"tv":{"name":"TV","type":"terms","id":"tv","slug":"tv","link":"/tv","taxonomy":"site"},"voterguide":{"name":"Voter Guide","parent":"elections","alias":"elections","type":"terms","id":"voterguide","slug":"voterguide","link":"/voterguide","taxonomy":"site"},"bayareabites_13952":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_13952","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"13952","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"vegan cheese","slug":"vegan-cheese","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"vegan cheese Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null,"imageData":{"ogImageSize":{"file":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png","width":1200,"height":630},"twImageSize":{"file":"https://cdn.kqed.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/KQED-OG-Image@1x.png"},"twitterCard":"summary_large_image"}},"ttid":8426,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/vegan-cheese"},"bayareabites_109":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_109","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"109","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"bay area","slug":"bay-area","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"bay area Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":73,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/bay-area"},"bayareabites_1246":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_1246","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"1246","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"kids and family","slug":"kids-and-family","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"kids and family Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":1085,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/kids-and-family"},"bayareabites_1875":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_1875","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"1875","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"local food businesses","slug":"local-food-businesses","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"local food businesses Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":1453,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/local-food-businesses"},"bayareabites_1807":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_1807","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"1807","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"restaurants, bars, cafes, pop-ups","slug":"restaurants-and-bars","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"restaurants, bars, cafes, pop-ups Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":56,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/restaurants-and-bars"},"bayareabites_10":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_10","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"10","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"reviews","slug":"reviews","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"reviews Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":24,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/reviews"},"bayareabites_181":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_181","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"181","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"street food and fast food","slug":"street-food","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"street food and fast food Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":1872,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/street-food"},"bayareabites_1873":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_1873","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"1873","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"vegetarian and vegan","slug":"vegetarian-and-vegan","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"vegetarian and vegan Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":1451,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/vegetarian-and-vegan"},"bayareabites_14520":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14520","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14520","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Amy's Drive Thru","slug":"amys-drive-thru","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Amy's Drive Thru Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98896,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/amys-drive-thru"},"bayareabites_14523":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14523","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14523","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Amy's Kitchen","slug":"amys-kitchen","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Amy's Kitchen Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98899,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/amys-kitchen"},"bayareabites_1435":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_1435","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"1435","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"fast food","slug":"fast-food","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"fast food Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":1223,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/fast-food"},"bayareabites_138":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_138","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"138","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"gluten-free","slug":"gluten-free","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"gluten-free Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":103,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/gluten-free"},"bayareabites_3446":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_3446","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"3446","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"In-N-Out Burger","slug":"in-n-out-burger","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"In-N-Out Burger Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":2310,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/in-n-out-burger"},"bayareabites_13595":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_13595","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"13595","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"PETA","slug":"peta","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"PETA Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":8065,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/peta"},"bayareabites_14868":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14868","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14868","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Rohnert Park","slug":"rohnert-park","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Rohnert Park Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":99198,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/rohnert-park"},"bayareabites_14869":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14869","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14869","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Sonoma County","slug":"sonoma-county","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Sonoma County Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":99199,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/sonoma-county"},"bayareabites_1871":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_1871","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"1871","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"vegan","slug":"vegan","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"vegan Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":1450,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/vegan"},"bayareabites_2254":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_2254","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"2254","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"books, magazines, newspapers","slug":"books-and-magazines","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"books, magazines, newspapers Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":11,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/books-and-magazines"},"bayareabites_588":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_588","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"588","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"cookbooks","slug":"cookbooks","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"cookbooks Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":76,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/cookbooks"},"bayareabites_12869":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_12869","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"12869","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"healthy recipes and guides","slug":"healthy-recipes","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"healthy recipes and guides Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":7332,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/healthy-recipes"},"bayareabites_12":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_12","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"12","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"recipes","slug":"recipes","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"recipes Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":10,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/recipes"},"bayareabites_14584":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14584","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14584","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Miyoko Schinner","slug":"miyoko-schinner","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Miyoko Schinner Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98960,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/miyoko-schinner"},"bayareabites_14617":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14617","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14617","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"plant-based food","slug":"plant-based-food","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"plant-based food Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98993,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/plant-based-food"},"bayareabites_14585":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14585","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14585","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Ten Speed Press","slug":"ten-speed-press","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Ten Speed Press Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98961,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/ten-speed-press"},"bayareabites_14616":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14616","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14616","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"veggie burgers","slug":"veggie-burgers","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"veggie burgers Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98992,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/veggie-burgers"},"bayareabites_188":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_188","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"188","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"cheese","slug":"cheese","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"cheese Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":5989,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/cheese"},"bayareabites_10916":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_10916","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"10916","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"NPR food","slug":"npr-food","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"NPR food Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":5375,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/npr-food"},"bayareabites_14346":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14346","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14346","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Heidi Ho","slug":"heidi-ho","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Heidi Ho Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98722,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/heidi-ho"},"bayareabites_13953":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_13953","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"13953","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Kite Hill","slug":"kite-hill","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Kite Hill Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":8427,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/kite-hill"},"bayareabites_14344":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14344","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14344","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Miyoko's Creamery","slug":"miyokos-creamery","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Miyoko's Creamery Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98720,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/miyokos-creamery"},"bayareabites_16379":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_16379","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"16379","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"non dairy","slug":"non-dairy","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"non dairy Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":100709,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/non-dairy"},"bayareabites_14342":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14342","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14342","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"non-dairy cheese","slug":"non-dairy-cheese","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"non-dairy cheese Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98718,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/non-dairy-cheese"},"bayareabites_14343":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14343","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14343","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Punk Rawk Labs","slug":"punk-rawk-labs","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Punk Rawk Labs Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98719,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/punk-rawk-labs"},"bayareabites_14345":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_14345","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"14345","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Treeline Cheese","slug":"treeline-cheese","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Treeline Cheese Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":98721,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/treeline-cheese"},"bayareabites_752":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_752","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"752","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Bay Area Bites Food + Drink","slug":"food-and-drink","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Bay Area Bites Food + Drink Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":1,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/food-and-drink"},"bayareabites_1245":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_1245","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"1245","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"health and nutrition","slug":"health-and-nutrition","taxonomy":"category","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"health and nutrition Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":1078,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/category/health-and-nutrition"},"bayareabites_13954":{"type":"terms","id":"bayareabites_13954","meta":{"index":"terms_1591234321","site":"bayareabites","id":"13954","found":true},"relationships":{},"included":{},"name":"Miyoko's Kitchen","slug":"miyokos-kitchen","taxonomy":"tag","description":null,"featImg":null,"headData":{"title":"Miyoko's Kitchen Archives | KQED Bay Area Bites","description":null,"ogTitle":null,"ogDescription":null,"ogImgId":null,"twTitle":null,"twDescription":null,"twImgId":null},"ttid":8428,"isLoading":false,"link":"/bayareabites/tag/miyokos-kitchen"}},"userAgentReducer":{"userAgent":"Mozilla/5.0 AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko; compatible; ClaudeBot/1.0; +claudebot@anthropic.com)","isBot":true},"userPermissionsReducer":{"wpLoggedIn":false},"localStorageReducer":{},"browserHistoryReducer":[],"eventsReducer":{},"fssReducer":{},"tvDailyScheduleReducer":{},"tvWeeklyScheduleReducer":{},"tvPrimetimeScheduleReducer":{},"tvMonthlyScheduleReducer":{},"userAccountReducer":{"routeTo":"","showDeleteConfirmModal":false,"user":{"userId":"","isFound":false,"firstName":"","lastName":"","phoneNumber":"","email":"","articles":[]}},"youthMediaReducer":{},"checkPleaseReducer":{"filterData":{},"restaurantData":[]},"reframeReducer":{"attendee":null},"location":{"pathname":"/bayareabites/tag/vegan-cheese","previousPathname":"/"}}