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Archived Shows 11/04/06 From kitchen science to organics and even feeding the space crew, we'll explore the science of food. But, we start with a little political science and talk to a former White House Chef about what it takes to cook for a President's family and heads of state. We'll hear from the author of "What Einstein Told His Cook." Then discover how much planning goes into feeding the astronauts, and a look ahead to a Mars voyage. Plus, Julia Child's posthumous autobiography about her early life in France and some tips for cooking large in a small kitchen. This week's featured recipes: This week's featured books: The Sex Life of Food by Bunny Crumpacker What Einstein Told His Cook, the sequel by Robert Wolke Organic Inc.: Natural Foods and How They Grew by Samuel Fromartz The New Spanish Table by Anya von Bremzen My Life in France by Alex Prud homme Itty Bitty Kitchen Handbook by Justin Spring
11/11/06 How do you "chow down"? Today's show looks at how we eat and the choices we make. From our food chain, to recipes, beverages and even what to wear, we'll look at what gets on our plate and how we dine Some decisions are made for us long before the consumer gets in the picture---Michael Pollan takes a look in his book, " The Omnivore's Dilemma." Later, Bill Buford shows us what it's like to work in Mario Batali's kitchen. We'll also discover recipes from home cooks and learn about green tea. Plus much more ! This week's featured recipes: This week's featured books: The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany Fix-It and Enjoy-It Cookbook: All-Purpose, Welcome-Home Recipes One Meat Ball Green Tea: 50 Hot Drinks, Cool Quenchers, and Sweet and Savory Treats Generation T: 108 Ways to Transform a T-Shirt
11/18/06 Let's talk turkey! Whether you are an experienced cook or making a turkey for the first time, we have some tips to make this Thanksgiving filled with delicious memories. We'll get a great recipe from the famous Irish Chef, Darina Allen — yep, the Celtic Tiger celebrates an American Thanksgiving! Tales of disaster from the Turkey Hotline and tips from the Do-Ahead Diva. Plus Native American culture and lore, baking with Dorie Greenspan and much more. This week's featured recipes: This week's featured books: "Easy Entertaining." by Darina Allen "Delilah's Everyday Soul." by Delilah Winder "Talk Turkey to Me: A Good Time in the Kitchen Talking Turkey and All the Trimmings"by Renee Ferguson "Happy Holidays from the Diva of Do-Ahead by Diane Phillips "Taste of Home Cookbook" Catherine Cassidy, editor "Thanksgiving at the Tappletons." by Eileen Spinell "Baking: From My Home to Yours." by Dorie Greenspan "A Taste of Heritage: Crow Indian Recipes and Herbal Medicines." by Alma Hogan Snel
11/25/06 What healthy food is part of our diet thanks to the legendary band, "The Grateful Dead?" We'll take a look back at the era of natural foods and rock 'n roll to find the answer. Discover how an innovative organic farmer in Maine is fooling Mother Nature. Plus advice on putting your party to music and Nigel Slater on cooking by instinct. Finally, some new research on hunger in America. This week's featured recipe: Shopping list for food bank:
To learn more about hunger in this country, visit: www.chn.org www.c-snap.org This week's featured books:
The New Organic Grower Appetite Toast: The Story of a Boy's Hunger Not for Tourists Guide to Philadelphia: 2005-2006
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