January 9, 2010
We get a clear–eyed view of the wine world this week with Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl author of Drink This: Wine Made Simple, Chef Patrice Olivon introduces us to the gentle art of the soufflé, Indian food authority Monica Bhide, author of Modern Spice, explains the Indian art of spice blends ... and we play another round of "Stump the Cook" with Stumpmaster Christopher Kimball.
Episode Rundown
00:00 – 00:14 Intro
00:14 – 05:22 Jane and Michael Stern
The Sterns recently spent time visiting old fashioned sweet shops near Buffalo, NY — Alethea's topped their list. It's part ice cream parlor, part candy store and specializes in sponge candy and hot fudge sundaes.Book: 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late
Web sites: Roadfood.com, aletheas.com
05:45 – 12:34 Making Souffle
Chef Patrice Olivon discusses the fine art of soufflés with Lynne.Recipe: Cheese Soufflé
Web site: chefpatrice.tv
12:34 – 14:04 Vegetable Broth
Lynne's quick tips on making delicious vegetable broth — and you won't miss the meat.Recipe: Hearty Vegetable Broth
14:04 – 18:48 Wine made simple
Author Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl on the best way to learn about wine.Book: Drink This: Wine Made Simple — Everything You've Ever Wanted to Know About the Most Wonderful Drink on Earth
Excerpts: Zinfandel Tasting Tips, Chapter One
22:06– 26:17 Indian Spice Blends
Monica Bhide on when to use homemade vs. store-bought spice blends for Indian cuisine.
Recipes: Roasted Cauliflower with Fennel, Fennel-Chile Dry Rub
Book: Modern Spice: Inspired Indian Flavors for the Contemporary Kitchen
32:50 – 47:08 Trivia Answer/Calls
The answer to this week's Trivia Question, and your calls.47:08 – 51:10 Why NY Bagels taste better
Legend has it that the best bagels are all about the water... Steve Fassberg from The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company has the scoop.Web site: brooklynwaterbagels.com
This Week's Recipes
Images from This Episode
Wine Made Simple
Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl shares her wine tasting tips
Excerpts from her book:
• Step by Step: Tasting Zinfandel
• Chapter One: The Nuts and Bolts of Drinking, Buying, and Tasting Wine
Where We Eat
Jane and Michael Stern: Alethea Chocolates, Williamsville, NY
The repertoire is vast, including bon-bons and barks, truffles and turtles and the great Buffalo treat, sponge candy.
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8301 Main Street
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 633-8620
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Books
Music
- "Stickshifts & Safetybelts" by Cake, from Fashion Nugget
- "Boo" by Macy Gray, from The ID
- To the Music" by Heat, from Colder
- I Have Seen" by Zero 7, from Simple Things
- Last Tango in Paris" by Gotan Project, from La Revancha del Tango
- Loud Pipes" by Ratatat, from Classics
- Call Me" by Nancy Wilson, from Jazz Juice Vol 4
- "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.
