Archived Shows
March 2005

3/5/05
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What does it take to make good vodka? Put in lots of alcohol, and take away all the flavor? It's far more complicated than that! We'll hear from vodka maker Tito Beveridge, the owner of "Tito's Home-Made Vodka". We'll also celebrate the American pizza centennial with Ed Levine, who has written Pizza, A Slice of Heaven. Later, we'll get a visit from meat lover Josh Ozersky, better known as Mr. Cutlets. He has discovered the joys of meat floss. Finally, we'll talk about Cuban food and family recipes with Alex Garcia, author of In A Cuban Kitchen.

This week's featured recipe:
Dessert Fruit Pizza

Visit Tito's Handmade Vodka

Stop by to see Mr. Cutlets

3/12/05
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St. Patrick's Day is a joyous celebration of the Irish spirit, history and culture. During this hour, we'll hear about a new approach to Irish cooking, which showcases the Emerald Isle's bounty of great ingredients. Jim's guest is chef and cooking teacher Darina Allen. We'll also discover the best Irish beers and spirits to toast with. Then, we'll jump to the defense of a much-maligned vegetable. We'll sing the praise of "the apple of the earth", hear about new potato varieties and find out the best ways to prepare each one. Finally, we'll solve a mystery surrounding a family recipe and learn how to make Dublin Colcannon in the process.

This week's featured recipe:
Lari's Dublin Colcannon

3/19/05
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For Christians, Easter has deeply religious significance. But this holiday also comes at a time of renewal and the arrival of spring. We'll hear about foods that celebrate Easter and Spring around the globe. Our first stop is Sicily, where we'll chat with cooking teacher Anna Tasca Lanza. She has written "The Heart of Sicily." Later in the show, we'll find out what foods celebrate Spring in Sweden, and taste a beer brewed special for this time of year. We'll also visit a special chocolate shop where proprietor Jaques Torres makes his own chocolate - from bean to bar! Finally, we'll talk about symbolism surrounding Easter and Passover.

This week's featured recipe:
Swedish Sugar Cake

Visit Beer and Spirits Writer Lew Bryson

This week's featured books:
Heart of Sicily
Anna Tasca Lanza

Virginia, Maryland and Delaware Breweries
Lew Bryson

A Swedish Kitchen: Recipes and Reminiscences
Judith Pierce Rosenberg

Eat My Words
Janet Theophano

3/26/05
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Spanish cuisine has been attracting a lot of international attention. There are the delicious regional cuisines, great home cooks, and then, there is a group of ambitious chefs that is taking a unique scientific approach to cooking. Foodwriter Anya van Bremzen joins us to talk about what's happening in Spain's kitchens! Later on the show, one of Spain's most famous artists, Salvador Dali, is honored in a centennial retrospective at Philadelphia's Museum of Art. We'll hear from local chefs who have put a surreal touch on their menu for the occasion. Later we'll travel back in time with foodie maven Arthur Schwartz and look at the history of Food in New York City. We'll also get a taste of edible chocolate couture, and hear about a society that is keeping Dutch Oven cooking alive and well around the globe.

This week's featured recipe:
Crimini Mushroom Bread Pudding