August 21, 2010
We're taking a look at the world of extreme tourism with Chuck Thompson, author of To Hellholes and Back. We also dive into the world of self-publishing with the creators of Canal House Cooking; and Lukas Volger, author of Veggie Burgers Every Which Way shares a few alternatives to processed frozen veggie burgers.
Episode Rundown
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00:00 – 01:49 Intro
01:49 – 08:53 To Hellholes and Back
Author Chuck Thompson joins Lynne to talk about extreme tourism.Recipe: World Peace Cookies
Book: To Hellholes and Back
Website: chuckthompson.com
09:00 – 14:59 iPad in the Kitchen
Eric Slatkin talks about the popular device and works and doesn't work in the kitchen.Article: iCan iPad iCook?
15:40 – 22:43 Canal House and Self-Publishing
Christopher Hirsheimer & Melissa Hamilton talk with Lynne about self-publishing cookbooks, and how they've found success doing so.Recipe: Tomato Cucumber Water
Website: thecanalhouse.com
22:50 – 27:20 The Sterns
Jane and Michael Stern are eating tacos in San Antonio, Texas.Website: roadfood.com (Taco House), roadfood.com (Taco Taco)
Book: 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late
27:30 – 33:40 Veggie Burgers
Lukas Volger shares a few tips on how to construct your own boldly flavored veggie burgers.Recipe: Spinach-Chickpea Burgers
Book: Veggie Burgers Every Which Way
Website: veggieburgermadness.wordpress.com
33:03 - 34:55 Trivia
What is Japan's riff on the French Michelin restaurant guide?The Michelin guide is the make-or-break guide in France: three stars for the most elegant and hoity-toity places.
In Japan, there is a TV show called Kitanachelin (Kitanai [dirty] + Michelin) that awards the highest ratings to the best cheap eateries.
Article: "Japan’s New Food Trend — Dirty But Delicious" by Andrew Joyce
Kitanachelin
34:44 - 45:00 Calls
Lynne fields calls about plum gin and pickling olives45:00 – 52:00 The Iraqi Seed Project
Emma Piper-Burket joins Lynne by phone to talk about her project and film exploring the past, present and future of agriculture in Iraq.Feature: Seed Stories
Website: iraqiseedproject.com
This Week's Recipes
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- To Hellholes and Back: Bribes, Lies, and the Art of Extreme Tourism by Chuck Thompson
- Canal House press books
- 500 Things to Eat Before It's Too Late by Jane and Michael Stern
- Veggie Burgers Every Which Way: Fresh, Flavorful and Healthy Vegan and Vegetarian Burgers-Plus Toppings, Sides, Buns and More by Lukas Volger
- "Peel Me a Grape" by Diana Krall, from Love Scenes
- "It Can Happen" by Yes
- "Dig for Fire" by Pixies, from Bossanova
- "Deep Smoove" by Chuck Love, from Tonight Won't Stop
- "Ghostwriter" by RJD2, from Deadringer
- "Bat Soup" by Electropolis, from Electropolis
- "New San Antonio Rose" by Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, from Anthology 1935-1973
- "Carmela" by Charanga Cakewalk, from Putamayo Presents Latin Lounge
- "Music and Wine" by Blue Six, from Beautiful Tomorrow
- "The Splendid Table Theme" is written and performed by Billy Barber
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Where We Eat
Jane and Michael Stern
San Antonio, TX
A couple of small taquerias that make their own tortillas and the best tacos you can imagine. The Sterns recommend going on the weekend to take advantage of menudo and barbacoa.
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Taco House
6307 San Pedro Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78216
210-341-3136
Taco Taco
145 E. Hildebrand Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212
210-822-9533
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