July 25, 2009
This week we're meeting journalist Adam Leith Gollner, author of The Fruit Hunters, A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession. Jane and Michael Stern are at Louis Mueller's BBQ in Taylor, TX, and wine wit Joshua Wesson recommends cool wines for hot days.
Episode Rundown
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00:00 – 01:01 Intro
01:01 – 06:55 The Sterns
07:10 – 13:38 Cool Wines, Hot Days
Joshua Wesson recommends the best coolers on hot days. See feature (right)14:06 – 21:56 Fruit Hunters
Adam Leith Gollner joins us for a look at the fruit leggers and their stories.Book: The Fruit Hunters: The Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession
22:07 – 28:08 Harold McGee: Color enhancement
Food scientist Harold McGee, explains what's really going on with those color-enhanced steaks in the meat case.Book: On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
32:39 - 46:48 Trivia answer/Calls part 2
Lynne fields calls about dry aged beef, and what varieties of tomatoes make for a good tomato sauce.46:48 – 51:20 Harvest Cycle
Andrew Noune delivers fresh produce on his bicycle.Web site: www.harvestcycle.com
This Week's Recipes
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- Sparkling: go for a Prosecco such as Zardetto.
- White: a Riesling from Germany's Mosel region with "QBA" noted on the label is a good pick.
- Pink: look to France's Loire region for a Rosé or Gamay.
- Red: a Chilean Pinot Noir from the Casa Blanca Valley is a good choice and many are bargains.
- And don't forget spritzers. Pour one of these wines over ice, add a splash of seltzer and a slice or two of fresh fruit and you have the perfect quaff when you're wilted.
Cool Wines for Hot Days
When those steamy dog days of summer set in, wine wizard Joshua Wesson says look to thirst-quenching young wines from cool climates. You want balanced, high acid, tangy, low alcohol (12% or less) ones that are refreshing on their own without food. Now is not the time for old, low acid, high alcohol wines that were aged in wood and are complex and costly. Here are some types to look for. Serve them all chilled.
Where We Eat
Jane and Michael Stern
Louie Mueller's BBQ, Taylor, TX
It's all about beef and smoke at this central Texas barbecue joint. Jane says the brisket — smoked long and slow and seasoned with nothing but salt and pepper and bastings of flavorful drippings — is the best she's ever had.
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Music
- "The BBQ Song" by Rhett and Link, from Alka-Seltzer Great American Road Trip
- "Maybe" by The Submarines, from Honeysuckle Weeks, Nettwerk Music Group
- "Call Me" by Deee-Lite, from Dewdrops in the Garden, Elektra
- "Music & Wine" by Blue 6, from Beautiful Tomorrow, Naked Music
- "Hot Pants Road" by The J.B.s, from Funky Good Time, Polydor
- "It Takes a Thief" by Thievery Corporation, from DJ Kicks, !k7
- "Deep Smoove" by Chuck Love, from Tonight EP, Vino Recordings
- "The Splendid Table Theme" is written and performed by Billy Barber, "Two for the Road" (used for the Sterns segment) was written by Henry Mancini for the film of the same name. It's also performed by Billy Barber.
