October 24, 2009
This week we go into the kitchen with Andy Ricker, the man behind Portland's legendary Thai restaurant Pok Pok. Jane and Michael Stern are noshing kolaches in West, Texas, and wine authority Josh Wesson suggests some smooth sips for rough times.
Episode Rundown
00:00 – 01:04 Intro
01:04 – 06:28 The Sterns
The Sterns discover Tex-Czech kolache at Village Bakery in the little town of West, Texas.Web site: RoadFood.com
Book: 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late
6:47 – 13:32 Smooth Sips for Tough Times
Joshua Wesson has smooth wines for rough times; see recommendations at right.Recipe: Edamame and Smoked Tofu Succotash
14:17 – 24:18 Pok Pok
Andy Ricker runs Pok Pok, a street stand that ended up being named The Oregonian's 2007 Restaurant of the Year. We'll hear the story of how one guy from Portland ended up making food the native Thais rave about.Web site: Pok Pok
24:26 – 29:20 Cheater BBQ
R. B. Quinn, co-author of Cheater BBQ, gives us a good reason to haul the Crock-Pot from the back of the cupboardRecipe: Ultimate Cheater Pulled Pork
Book: Cheater BBQ: Barbecue Anytime, Anywhere, in Any Weather
29:27 – 33:20 4 Eggs/Trivia Question
Carla Seidl tells of being a lunch guest in Azerbaijan.Web site: Carla Seidl
34:21 – 45:50 Trivia Answer/Calls
Lynne takes calls about what to do with green tomatoes, how to cook apples with game,45:50 – 50:00 Meat Meet Metal
Noah Kirby fills us in on the "Meat Meet Metal: Art Cooker III" exhibition at the National Ornamental Metal Museum in Memphis.Web site: Metal Museum: Art Cookers III
This Week's Recipes
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Joshua Wesson
Smooth Sips for Rough Times
Let's face it. These are difficult times and folks are tightening their belts and looking for ways to save. We knew our wine wizard, Joshua Wesson, would have ideas for good sips for little money up his sleeve.
Feudo Monaci Primitivo 2006: A medium-bodied, fruity red from Italy's Puglia region. Put a slight chill on with 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator then sip with food or without. About $10.
Quinta de Pancas Parrotes 2006: A fun-to-drink red from Portugal to enjoy with food for the near and long term. And it works with fish as well as meat. Josh says buy it by the case. About $9.
Columbia Crest Two Vines Sauvignon Blanc 2007: From one of Washington state's big producers that deliver extra value and deliciousness. About $8.
Gran Sarao Brut NV and Grand Sarao Rosé NV: Sparkling Cavas from Spain, these are high value, high impact fun sips. About $10
Where We Eat
Jane and Michael Stern: Village Bakery, West, TX
It's Tex-Czech kolache for Jane and Michael Stern at Village Bakery in the little town of West, Texas.
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More restaurant recommendations
Books
Music
- "Stickshifts & Safetybelts" by Cake, from Fashion Nugget
- "Young Folks" by Peter, Bjorn & John, from Live from Sound Opinions 1
- "Haunted When The Minutes Drag" by Love and Rockets, from Seventh Dream of Teenage Heaven
- "Broken Mirrors" by Fool's Progress, from Fool's Progress
- "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.
