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Archived Shows 09/02/06 The summer is never long enough.....by now the long lazy days are over and school's routine takes its place. On today's show, we celebrate the beginning of a new academic year. We start with a unique field of study....an ethnomusicologist puts music to our meals. We also discover the truth about the origins of the TV dinner. Later, a visit to a unique school kitchen and tips for cooking together as a family. We discuss a new book about wine guru Robert Parker, Jr......is he wine royalty or the emperor with no clothes? Nutrition tips from our Registered Dietician and more. This week's featured recipe: This week's featured books: The Ethnomusicologists' Cookbook Eater's Digest: 400 Delectable Readings About Food and Drink The Family Kitchen: Easy and Delicious Recipes for Parents and Kids to Make and Enjoy Together Your Child's Weight: Helping without Harming: Birth Through Adolescence The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste
09/09/06 On today's show we'll research the role of food in our sex lives....our "hot and heavy" show, if you will. We'll take a serious, and sometimes not so serious, look at the role of food in our sex lives. Discover the foods that enhance sexual health. Learn about the ancient art of Tantra and the path to sensual energy. We even take an in-depth look at the life of bees and honey as an aphrodisiac. And to seal it with a kiss, we've got an amorous recipe for molten chocolate cakes with cherries! Plus our monthly wine recommendations and more. This week's featured recipe: This week's featured books: Robbing the Bees: A Biography of Honey - the Sweet Liquid Gold That Seduced the World Great Food, Great Sex: The Three Food Factors for Sexual Fitness Sunday Suppers at Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from Market to Table Wine Club: A Month-by-Month Guide to Learning about Wine with Friends Fork Me, Spoon Me: The Sensual Cookbook The Essence of Tantric Sexuality Starting with Ingredients: The Quintessential Recipes for the Way We Really Cook The Sex Life of Food: When Body and Soul Meet to Eat
09/16/06 From special events to simple pleasures, today's show takes us to unique places, and finds us unusual products and things to do. We'll discover the secrets of planning a wedding from a professional who's helped over 100 couples walk down the aisle in style. Then we'll fly to Barbados and talk to two chefs about flying fish and coo coo. We'll find out about a special raisin only available in the fall and look for heirloom chocolate deep in the Amazon. www.sunmaid.com (look for Muscat raisins) This week's featured recipe: This week's featured books:
Great Wines Made Simple Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed
09/23/06 It's been said that eating is not only an agricultural act, but also a political one. But it does make sense that how we eat can make a lasting impact on our environment - the problem is figuring out what choices really matter. Paper plates? Organic Vegetables? Bottled Water? This week we examine some choices. From replacing veal with buffalo to entertaining tips that don't fill up the landfill with one-time products, we'll discuss the quandries, questions and curious solutions to "living green." We'll talk to the author of "The Ethical Gourmet," discover a winery that composts four-star meals, and talk to the Soup Peddler. Plus much more...... This week's featured recipe: This week's featured books: Ethical Gourmet: How to Enjoy Food That Is Humanely Raised, Sustainable, Nonendangered and That Replenishes the Earth The Era of Choice: The Ability to Choose and Its Transformation of Contemporary Life Soup Peddler's Slow and Difficult Soups: Recipes and Reveries Serve It Forth Simply Green Parties: Simple and Resourceful Ideas for Throwing the Perfect Celebration, Event or Get-Together Starting with Ingredients: The Quintessential Recipes for the Way We Really Cook
09/30/06 No matter how you slice 'em it's the time of year to enjoy apples! On today's show we take a bit out of fall and get an in-depth look at the art of eating an apple. And if you want to get the most of out of your grill before the winter hits -- try breakfast. Then we take a look at a museum exhibit and the history of Chinese Restaurants. Susannah Foo stops by to talk about her Eastern/Western fusion, Corrine Trang gives us tips on rice and we cook with ginseng - it's not just for tea. Plus kids allergies, a singing table and a whiskey consultant. More information on The Concerto Table More information on The Museum of Chinese in the Americas in New York City This week's featured recipe: This week's featured books: Tasting Club: 10 Hosting Ideas to Stimulate Your Friends' Palates Grilling: Exciting International Flavors from the World's Premier Culinary College Susanna Foo Fresh Inspiration: New Approaches to Chinese Cuisine Serve It Forth Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated theWorld The Asian Grill: Great Recipes, Bold Flavors Kid Friendly Food Allergy Cookbook: More Than 150 Recipes That Are: Wheat-Free, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free, Low in Sugar
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