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Archived Shows 05/6/06 Mother's Day is one of the busiest days in the restaurant industry. Everybody wants to do something special for the mom in their life, but many chefs agree; you might be better off cooking at home! How about a special picnic? We'll hear about recipes that travel well, and discuss what kinds of gear you need. Our guest is Jennifer Barry, one of the authors of "Festive Picnics." Later, we'll chat with Greek restaurateur George Kyrtatas, whose mother taught him how to run a successful restaurant. We'll also visit a bistro that celebrates mom's cooking every day of the year and discuss women's history in connection with food. This week's featured recipes: This week's featured books: A Thousand Years over a Hot Stove: A History of American Women Told through Food, Recipes, and Remembrances My Big Fat Greek Feast Festive Picnics: Recipes, Crafts and Decorations for Outdoor Occasions Endangered Recipes: Too Good to Be Forgotten
From My Mexican Kitchen: Techniques and Ingredients
05/13/06 From kitchen science to organics and even feeding the space crew, we'll explore the science of food. But, we start with a little political science and talk to a former White House Chef about what it takes to cook for a President's family and heads of state. We'll hear from the author of "What Einstein Told His Cook." Then discover how much planning goes into feeding the astronauts, and a look ahead to a Mars voyage. Plus, Julia Child's posthumous autobiography about her early life in France and some tips for cooking large in a small kitchen. This week's featured recipes: This week's featured books: The Sex Life of Food by Bunny Crumpacker What Einstein Told His Cook, the sequel by Robert Wolke Organic Inc.: Natural Foods and How They Grew by Samuel Fromartz The New Spanish Table by Anya von Bremzen My Life in France by Alex Prud homme Itty Bitty Kitchen Handbook by Justin Spring
05/20/06 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: This week's featured books:
True Blueberry: Recipes For Soups, Salads, Desserts and More Drive I-95: Exit By Exit Info From Boston To The Florida Border and Back
05/27/06 Let's put on our travelin' shoes and start thinking vacation spots. From Amish Country to Tuscany, Italy we'll discover some out-of-the-way get-a-ways and find some regional dishes worth the trip.Taste New England's changing cuisine and find out what a whoopie pie is. Plus a trip back in time to the history of the "Big Oyster" with food historian Mark Kurlansky. Finally, a destination wedding in Las Vegas and feeding the NASCAR crews. This week's featured recipe: This week's featured books: The Big Oyster: History on the Half Shell The Best of Amish Cooking Fix-It and Enjoy-It Cookbook: All-Purpose, Welcome-Home Recipes Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly: Healthy, Low-Fat Recipes for Your Slow Cooker Chocolate Obsession: Confections and Treats to Create and Savor Weeknight Grilling with the BBQ Queens: Making Meals Fast and Fabulous Big John's Speedway Grill Culinary Traveller in Tuscany
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