October 31, 2009
This week, we talk about feeding a bunch of guys with Lucinda Scala Quinn, author of Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys; and we're learning about the relationship between food and gangster movies with Rebecca Epstein. Plus, Lynne talks with Andrea Nguyen, who shares her techniques for mastering Asian Dumplings. The Sterns are eating huge portions at Rocky & Carlo's Restaurant in Chalmette, LA. Plus your calls, our weekly trivia question, and a rousing edition of Stump the Cook!
Episode Rundown
00:00 – 06:04 Mad Hungry Boys
Lucinda Scala Quinn shares her tips on feeding a family of hungry men and boys.Book: Mad Hungry: Feeding Men and Boys
Recipe: Crunchy Sesame Chicken Wings
06:24 – 13:12 Crime and Nourishment
Rebecca Epstein discusses her research on food in gangster films.Web site: Gastronomica: Food on Film
13:38 – 21:44 Asian Dumplings
Lynne talks with Andrea Nguyen about mastering all types of Asian dumplings.Book: Asian Dumplings: Mastering Gyoza, Spring Rolls, Samosas, and More
Recipes: Basic Dumpling Dough, Tangy Soy Dipping Sauce, Fish and Chinese Chive Dumplings
21:57 – 26:53 The Sterns
The Sterns find the perfect blend of Italian, Cajun and Southern cuisine at Rocky & Carlo'sWeb site: RoadFood.com
Book: 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late
26:53 – 32:48 Calls Pt. 1/Trivia Question
Lynne takes calls about homefries and hashbrowns.33:49 – 43:58 Trivia Answer/Calls Pt. 2
Lynne takes calls about using cumin and coriander with fish, and barbecuing pork shoulder on the cheap for 60 guests.43:58 – 50:06 Stump the Cook!
A few ingredients from a kitchen in Park Slope...This Week's Recipes
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Where We Eat
Jane and Michael Stern: Rocky & Carlo's, Chalmette, LA
A delightful fusion of Italian, Cajun and Southern cuisine at Rocky & Carlo's
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Books
Music
- "Misirlou" by Dick Dale and his Del Tones, from The Pulp Fiction Soundtrack
- "Zuri" by Tosca, from J.A.C.
- "Ride Ride" by Alexis P. Suter, from Shuga Fix
- "French Rockin' Boogie" by Geno Delafose, from French Rockin' Boogie
- "Call Me" by Al Green, from Call Me
- "Experiments in Ambient Soul" by The Dining Rooms, from Versioni Particolari 2
- "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.
