Archived Shows
July 2004

07/03/04
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Many good restaurants have a wine sommelier, or at least someone well versed in the art of pairing food and wine. But what foods go well with beer? We'll talk to brew master Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery. He has written The Brewmaster's Table: Discovering the pleasures of Real Beer with Real Food. Later in the show, we'll talk about America's favorite food pairing with beer; pizza! We'll travel to Naples, the birthplace of this simple pleasure. And we'll go on a nation-wide quest for the best pizza in this country. Our guest is Peter Reinhart, author of American Pie. Finally, we'll discover the new culinary superstars; Food and Wine Magazine's Best New Chefs.

This week's featured recipe:
Crab Dip with Beer

07/10/04
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Indian cuisine is rich with color and spice, and its flavors have become popular around the world. Jim's guest is Indian actress and best-selling cookbook author Madhur Jaffrey. Her latest book is "From Curries to Kebabs - recipes from the Indian Spice Trail." Later, we'll be joined by a New York chef who just traveled in India to learn more about this complex cuisine. She'll share her impressions and food discoveries. We'll also talk about the best recipes from around the world with Anya von Bremzen. She has written The Greatest Dishes! Around the World in 80 Recipes.

This week's featured recipe:
Indian Spice Mix

07/17/04
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It's easy to be a good cook in the summer - just go out to the market, pick up the finest and freshest ingredients, and let your imagination go wild. Or even better - go out to your garden and pick what's for dinner! Jim Coleman's guest is Ellen Ecker Ogden, author of From the Cook's Garden. Since it's also the perfect time for picnics and BBQs, we'll choose the best beer for our party, and learn how beer can become a delicious ingredient. Jim's guest is Lucy Saunders, who has written Cooking with Beer. Later on, we'll serve up fruit that's ripe for dessert. Finally, we'll travel from Bangkok to Bali with food writers Theresa Volpe Laursen and Byron Laursen for some quick, cooling tropical foods.

07/24/04
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French cuisine doesn't have to be difficult with fancy sauces and complicated cooking techniques. On today's show we'll travel to Provence and discover the delicious and simple cuisine that focuses on the ingredients of the region's beautiful countryside. Our guest is Patricia Wells, author of The Provence Cookbook. And if you thought lavender was just for perfume, think again. Sharon Shipley will teach us how to make tasty dishes using this fragrant herb. She has written The Lavender Cookbook. Later, we'll discover the secrets of Paris' famed pastry shops. Dorie Greenspan joins us to discuss her latest book Paris Sweets. Finally, we'll learn how to bring casual French Bistro food to the home kitchen with Boston chef Gordon Hamersley.

This week's featured recipe:
Lime and Lavender Cookies

07/31/04
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Some people say food is the new rock and roll. But centuries before Emeril uttered his first "Bam", a European chef marked the path from kitchen to stardom. We'll take a look at the life and culinary influences of Antonin Careme, the man many call the first celebrity chef. Jim Coleman's guest is author and actor Ian Kelly, he has written Cooking for Kings. Later, we'll hear about a cookbook that pairs literature with food for book club gatherings. We'll also make a call to the Olympic Village in Athens to find out what the athletes will be eating during the Summer Games. Finally, we'll brew up some new flavors for delicious iced tea.

This week's featured recipe:
Feta Stuffed Tomatoes Greek Style