Archived Shows
August 2005

8/6/05
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Summertime is in full swing....and that can only mean picnics and beer. On today's show we're talking all things picnic--from great food to that outdoor dining scourge.....ants! We'll taste summer beers crafted from a recipe that's five generations old. Also, we'll learn a few tips on creating your own beer for a personal beverage. And because summer picnics often start with a roadtrip, we've found a guide to unusual attractions from Maine to Florida. So throw a blanket on the ground, grab a basket, and join us for some fun summer food.

This week's featured recipe:
"Imaginary Left-over Beer" Beer Bread

This week's featured books:
Picnics: Easy Recipes For The Best Alfresco Foods
Robin Vitetta-Miller

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True Blueberry: Recipes For Soups, Salads, Desserts and More
Linda Danneberg

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Drive I-95: Exit By Exit Info From Boston To The Florida Border and Back
Stan and Sandra Posner

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8/13/05
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One of the joys of traveling is trying new foods. We'll go on a culinary excursion and talk with three international chefs. Irish chef Darina Allen inspires us with a fresh take on fresh vegetables. She is a cooking teacher and author of The Ballymaloe Cooking School Cookbook. Then we'll explore the different cuisines of Asia with Corinne Trang, her book is Essentials of Asian Cuisine. Later on the show, English chef Cyrus Todiwala introduces us to the food of the Parsi community. He has written Cafe Spice Namaste.

This week's featured books:
The Ballymaloe Cooking School Cookbook
Darina Allen

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Essentials of Asian Cuisine
Corrine Trang

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"Cafe Spice Manaste
Cyrus Todiwala

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8/20/05
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Growing up in Texas, Chef Jim Coleman fell in love with Tex Mex food. Nachos, enchiladas, fajitas; there's just something about the combination of bold flavors, crunch and melted cheese that you can't beat! We'll hear from Rob Walsh, author of The Tex Mex Cookbook. We'll also learn how to make delicious guacamole, and find out which Westerns to watch with a big Texas dinner! Later on the show, we'll discover how to bring the great smoky flavor of outdoor cooking right into our kitchen - without setting off the fire alarm. We'll also hear from Shirley Corriher, the famous chemist in the kitchen, who'll share some of her discoveries with us.

This week's featured recipe:
Tex Mex Beef and Cheese Enchiladas

8/27/05
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On today's show we look forward to Labor Day and a celebration of the American worker. Find out what's happening on the professional barbecue circuit. Then stop by a company picnic, and hear from a corporate concierge about business party etiquette. And if ice cream is your thing, we'll scoop out some of the country's best. Finally, discovering what it takes to feed the workers on a freighter.

This week's featured recipe:
Dry Rub for Steaks or Brisket

This week's featured books:
Peace, Love and Barbecue
Mike Mills and Amy Mills Tunnicliffe

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Midwest Scoops: Finding the Region's Best Ice Cream Parlors, Gelaterias and Custard Stands
Michael McGarry

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East Coast Scoops: Finding the Region's Best Ice Cream Parlors, Gelaterias and Custard Stands
Michael McGarry, Megan O. Steintrager

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Ships of the Great Lakes Cookbook
Paula McKenna

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