Archived Shows
February 2005

2/5/05
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The sizzle of a wok usually promises a decent stir fry - but author and chef Grace Young says that if you really learn how to use a wok, a simple dish will go from good to magical. She has written The Breath of a Wok. We'll also ring in the Chinese New Year with the traditions and dishes that will usher in good luck for the year of the Rooster. Finally, we'll get in the mood for Valentine's Day with chocolate desserts and cakes for two!

This week's featured recipe:
Lemon Chicken Stir Fry

This week's featured books:
Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide to Chinese American Celebrations and Culture
Rosemary Gong
Harper Collins

The Breath of a Wok
Grace Young
Simon and Schuster

Potsticker Chronicles: America's Favorite Chinese Recipes
Stuart Chang Berman
Wiley

Chocolate Bar: Recipes and Entertaining Ideas for Living the Sweet Life
Matt Lewis and Alison Nelson
Running Press

Little Cakes:Classic Recipes for any Occasion
Susan Waggoner
Universe

2/12/05
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Sugar plays a starring role on Valentine's Day, but it's also a big part of our every day lives. We'll discover how we developed our famous sweet tooth. Our guest is Wendy Woloson, author of Refined Tastes: Sugar, Confectionery, and consumers in Nineteenth-Century America. Later on the show; if you want to impress your Valentine this year, the hip gift isn't fancy gourmet chocolates. It's a blast from the past; retro candy! Finally, love great barbeque but don't want to stand outside in the cold grilling? Bring the grill indoors! BBQ Guru Steven Raichlen will tell you how to tame the flame right in your home.

This week's featured recipe:
Valentine's Day Punch

This week's featured books:
Candy: A Sweet History
Beth Kimmerle
Collectors Press

Refined Tastes: Sugar Confectionery, and Consumers in Nineteenth-Century America
Wendy Woloson
The Johns Hopkins University Press

Nightly Specials
Michael Lomanaco
Wm Morrow

Raichlen's Indoor Grilling: Bring Those Outdoor Flavors Indoors
Steven Raichlen
Workman

Everyday Dining with Wine
Andrea Immer
Broadway

2/19/05
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Pasta sauce without tomatoes, roast beef without a side of potatoes, or a summer without corn on the cob? Unthinkable! We'll find out how much Native American foods have changed what we eat around the globe. Our guests are Fernando and Marlene Divina, they have written, "Foods of the Americas: Native Recipes and Traditions" in association with the new Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian. Later on the show, February is National Heart Month. We'll find out what we can do to stay healthy. Finally, what's the secret for smart shopping in the supermarket? We'll get an insider's advice on filling your cart with nutritious and quality foods.

Find out more about Native American Seeds.

This week's featured recipe:
Navajo Indian Sweet Pudding

2/26/05
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Could you imagine getting paid to go out to restaurants, eat great food, and drink wonderful wine? We'll hear from food writer and restaurant critic Alan Richman, who will talk about his new book called "Fork it Over," his childhood, and many eating adventures. Later on the show, we'll get the scoop on Philadelphia's annual food and restaurant extravaganza - The Book and The Cook. Finally; do you know which cut of beef comes from which part of the cow? We'll find out when we go to beef school in Texas!