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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!

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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's

Web 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...

Books

Where We Eat

Jane and Michael Stern: Rocky & Carlo's, Chalmette, LA

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A delightful fusion of Italian, Cajun and Southern cuisine at Rocky & Carlo's

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