What could the future food system look like? Food and public health writer Marion Nestle shares her vision, along with stories from her life. We also get a lesson in how to truly taste water from water advocate, sommelier and TikTok creator Martin Riese; J. Kenji López-Alt shares his favorite way to use up leftovers; and we make the best Pad Thai at home.

Questions in this episode:

"I'm looking for a cookbook that would tell me what spice goes with which foods."

"What's the best way to revitalize the apple pie filling I have in my freezer?"

"I read that my bread flour might have cancer causing agents. Could you help advise me?"

"I have lots of dashi. What else can I do with it besides make soup?"