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October 2004

10/2/04
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New York City is the place to be for a food writer; restaurants galore, ethnic markets, any imaginable ingredient is available - so why would you want to leave? During this hour, we'll hear from Eugenia Bone who traded dining in New York for cooking on a ranch in Colorado. She has written a memoir with recipes called At Mesa's Edge. Elk is great, but - where's the beef? We'll hear from two brothers who traveled to Argentina to find out. Later in the show we'll give the humble chicken some French flair. Our guest is Mary Ellen Evans, she has written Bistro Chicken. Finally, we'll visit Pennsylvania pig farmer Paul Crivello, who decided the only way to compete with mass producers was to get smaller, and better.

This week's featured recipe:
Pork Chops with Sundried Cranberries

 

10/9/04
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Do you love the idea of sushi, but aren't quite sure about eating raw fish? During this hour, we'll hear from sushi master Tracy Griffith, who creates beautiful rolls with cooked ingredients. She calls her approach "Sushi, American Style." Later, we'll learn more about Sake, and find out how to mix a "Sake-Tini." Patricia Kluge of Kluge Estate Winery in Virginia joins us to talk about pairing sparkling wines with every-day foods. We'll also visit the beautiful country of Iceland for the annual round-up of sheep.

This week's featured recipe:
Sushi Rice

 

10/16/04
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The great thing about American cuisine is that there really isn't such a thing! Sure, we have our common favorites, apple pie, hamburgers and donuts, but around every corner, you can find regional surprises tucked away. We'll hear about some of America's food treasures during this hour. Southern Food writer John T. Edge joins us to discuss favorites from his home State Mississippi. Later, we'll take a tour of "Arthur Avenue" with food writer Ann Volkwein. She says this Bronx neighborhood is the "Real Little Italy". We'll also find out how Indian immigrants have adapted their cuisine to work with ingredients available in this country. Our guest is Suvir Saran, author of Indian Home Cooking.

This week's featured recipe:
Mississippi Chocolate Buttermilk Chess Pie

This week's featured books:
Fried Chicken : An American Story and Apple Pie: An American Story
John T. Edge
Putnam

The Arthur Avenue Cookbook
Ann Volkwein
Ten Speed Press

Indian Home Cooking
Suvir Saran
Clarkson/Potter

Saveur Cooks Authentic Italian: Savoring the Recipes and Traditions of the World's Favorite Cuisine
by Saveur Magazine

10/23/04
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Halloween is around the corner, and so is the Mexican Day of the Dead. During this hour, we'll hear about this ancient tradition and find out what you need for an authentic celebration. Our guest is New York Chef Sue Torres. We'll also find out why murder, mystery and food make a perfect match, and get wine suggestions for Halloween. Later on the show, Lisa Rogak joins us to talk about funeral food and customs from around the world. She has written Death Warmed Over. We'll also take a look at "food behind walls" at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia.

This week's featured recipe:
Halloween Candied Apples

This week's featured books:
Sticks and Scones
Diane Mott Davidson
Bantam

Great Wine Made Simple
Andrea Immer
Broadway Books

Indian Home Cooking
Suvir Saran
Clarkson/Potter

Death Warmed Over
Lisa Rogak
Ten Speed Press

10/30/04
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Who was the first celebrity chef? Julia Child? Emeril? Actually - the connection between cooking and celebrity didn't start with Food television. In the 19th century, Antonin Careme cooked his way to fame and fortune at the royal courts of Europe. We'll talk to Careme's biographer Ian Kelly. Then we'll get some food for thought and discover how book clubs around the country are pairing literature with tasty recipes. Later on, we'll get into the kitchen for some comfort food. Cheese expert Laura Werlin stops by to talk about her new book that celebrates the grilled cheese sandwich. Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarborough will discuss great recipes for muffins and their new book "The Ultimate Muffin Book."

This week's featured recipe:
Blueberry Muffins

This week's featured books:
Cooking For Kings: The Life of Antonin Careme, the First Celebrity Chef
Ian Kelly
Walker and Company

The Book Club Cookbook: Recipes and Food for Thought from your Book Club's Favorite Books and Authors
Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp
Penguin Group

Great Grilled Cheese: 50 Innovative Recipes for Stove Top, Grill, and Sandwich Maker
by Laura Werlin
Stewart Tabori and Chang

The Ultimate Muffin Book: More Than 600 Recipes for Sweet and Savory Muffins
by Bruce Weinstein, Mark Scarbrough
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