Archived Shows
October 2006

10/07/06
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If you are in the mood to grab your passport, or just want to think about far away places, today's show takes us to some usual destinations. We'll go to Tasmania for an exotic honey; then a big jump to France to explore the style of King Louis 14th. Discover the lure of Indonesia, plus life on a European houseboat, our monthly wine recommendation, and foods of the southwest.

This week's featured recipe:
Mahi Mahi with Tomatillo-Serrano Chile Vinaigrette

This week's featured books:

Seasonal Southwest Cooking
by Barbara Pool Fenzl, Christopher Marchetti (Photographer), (Foreword by Jacques Pepin)
(Buy it from BN.com)

Robbing the Bees: A Biography of Honey - The Sweet Liquid God That Seduced the World
by Holley Bishop
(Buy it from BN.com)

The Bistros, Brasseries, and Wine Bars of Paris: Everyday Recipes from the Real Paris
by Daniel Young
(Buy it from BN.com)

A Culinary Journey in Gascony: Recipes and Stories from My French Canal Boat
by Kate Hill
(Buy it from BN.com)

The Essence of Style: How the French Invented High Fashion, Fine Food, Chic Cafes, Style, Sophistication, and Glamour!
by Joan DeJean
(Buy it from BN.com)

The Wine Club: A Month-by-Month Guide to Learning about Wine with Friends
by Maureen Christian Petrosky, Tricia Laning (Editor)
(Buy it from BN.com)

Cradle of Flavor: Home Cooking from the Spice Islands of Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia
by James Oseland
(Buy it from BN.com)

The Ethnomusicologists' Cookbook
by Sean Williams
(Buy it from BN.com)

10/14/06
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Even though I've had the opportunity to travel the globe and to try all manner of foods...it's always the dishes from my childhood that really satisfy- ah, banana pudding and fried chicken! John T. Edge recalls the donuts of his youth then we turn to a food memoir about Dirty Sugar Cookies. But what ever it is that you love, wouldn't you like to be able to make it faster? The author of "Homemade In Hurry" speeds you up. And if cleaning the kitchen is a drag, get some tips from The Accidental Housewife. Plus Niman Ranch, sausage and some nutritional advice on transfats.

This week's featured recipe:
Buttermilk Doughnuts

This week's featured books:

Donuts: An American Passion
by John T. Edge
(Buy it from BN.com)

Dirty Sugar Cookies: Culinary Observations, Questionable Taste
by Ayun Halliday
(Buy it from BN.com)

Homemade in a Hurry
by Andrew Schloss, (Foreword by Mario Batali)
(Buy it from BN.com)

Kitchen Sense: More than 600 Recipes to Make You a Great Home Cook
by Mitchell Davis
(Buy it from BN.com)

Get the Trans Fat out: 601 Simple Ways to Cut the Trans Fat out of Any Diet
by Suzanne Havala Hobbs
(Buy it from BN.com)

Accidental Housewife: How to Overcome Housekeeping Hysteria One Task at a Time
by Julie Edelman
(Buy it from BN.com)

10/21/06
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Want to make THIS Halloween the most entertaining yet? On today's show we'll talk to an expert who's been putting together over-the-top Halloween parties and costumes for thirty-seven years. And, in spirit of the season, a nostalgic look at breakfast cereals like Frankenberry and Boo Berry. The upcoming World Series inspires us to look at those All-American favorites, hamburgers and hot dogs. Finally, discover an old sport that is gaining new fans and a New York restaurant that celebrates Day of the Dead.

This week's featured recipe:
Skinless "Hot Dogs" on Hot Dog Buns

This week's featured books:
The Breakfast Cereal Gourmet
by David Hoffman
(Buy it from BN.com)

Meat Me in Manhattan: A Carnivore's Guide to New York
by Mr. Cutlets, Kate Gardner (Photographer)
(Buy it from BN.com)

The Rustic Table: Simple Fare from the World's Kitchens
by Constance Snow
(Buy it from BN.com)

Good Luck Life: The Essential Guide to Chinese American Celebrations and Culture
by Rosemary Gong, Foreword by Martin Yan
(Buy it from BN.com)

Big Food: Amazing ways to cook, store, freeze, and serve everything you buy in bulk
by Elissa Altman
(Buy it from BN.com)

Cupcakes from the The Cake Doctor
by Ann Bryn
(Buy it from BN.com)

10/28/06
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This week on A Chef's Table...
Time can be a great ingredient. On today's show we talk about aging... from wine and cheeses to sausages and even father-son relationships. We'll also talk with Delilah Winder about soul food, a cuisine that has been handed down from generation to generation. Her Mac and Cheese recipe was deemed "The Best" by Oprah. Nora Ephron discusses women, age and necks. A father and son reconcile over bialys in a new memoir. Plus Graham Kerr's healthy life on the road and more.

This week's featured recipe:
Turnip Greens with Smoked Turkey Necks (or Wings)

This week's featured books:

Deliliah's Everyday Soul: Southern Cooking with Style
by Delilah Winder, Jennifer Lindner McGlinn
(Buy it from BN.com)

I Feel Bad about My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman
by Nora Ephron
(Buy it from BN.com)

The Wine Club: A Month-by-Month Guide to Learning about Wine with Friends
by Maureen Christian Petrosky, Tricia Laning (Editor)
(Buy it from BN.com)

Life, Death and Bialys: A Father/Son Baking Story
by Dylan Schaffer
(Buy it from BN.com)