 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
October 2003
October 4 - October 11 - October 18 - October 25
(How to listen)
October 4: The Not So Big House | Listen
Renowned architect Sarah Susanka, whose latest book is Not So Big Solutions for Your Home, believes houses should be designed for how we really live, not how we think we should live. She joins us this week with practical ideas for putting this philosophy to work in our kitchens.
Jane and Michael Stern are "pig pickin" at Sweatman's BBQ in Holly Hill, South Carolina.
After tasting his way through hundreds of American artisanal cheeses, David Rosengarten thinks we're finally on an "exhilarating path from Cheez Whiz to cheese wizardry." He reports on some of his top picks. In keeping with the theme, Lynne came up with a recipe for 21st Century Mac and Cheese that takes the beloved American classic to new heights.
Christopher Kimball has the secret to foolproof Braised Short Ribs and other slow-cooked goodies, all from his latest book, The Kitchen Detective.
We'll hear how rookie restaurateurs made it big with hot dogs at Sparky's American Food in Brooklyn, and novelist Jim Crace romances steamy foods on a cold autumn night.
October 11: Dining in Spain | Listen
Spain is where to go now to experience the latest culinary evolution. In restaurants where the country's top young chefs preside over the kitchen, new meaning is given to "cutting edge," and the food looks and tastes like nowhere else. Global restaurant critic Anya Von Bremzen has been tracking the developments for a decade and joins us with a report. Her recipe for Paella Valenciana comes from her new book The Greatest Dishes!: Around the World in 80 Recipes to be published in 2004.
Jane and Michael Stern are eating turtles and the "kitchen sink" at Bridgewater Chocolate in Brookfield, Connecticut. Lynne sticks to the theme with a recipe for Chocolate Coins—tiny, intensely flavored cookies to nibble with espresso or vanilla ice cream.
Equipment pro Dorie Greenspan has the scoop on new-age pressure cookers. The good news is they're no longer frightening. Beer man Steven Beaumont has the low-down on Czech lagers; and we'll revisit Dan O'Brien, a writer and rancher who's single handedly trying to balance the ecology on America's prairies.
Lynne talks with Emeril Lagasse, the television superstar who's been kicking it up a notch for the last decade. His new book From Emeril's Kitchen includes his yummy recipe for Roasted Red Onions Stuffed with Thyme-Mascarpone Mousse.
October 18: People Who Taste Shapes | Listen
It may occur in 1 in 200 people, it runs in families, women have it more than men, and those with it probably have a superior memory. It's called synesthesia. Our guest, research neurologist Dr. Richard Cytowic, explains this fascinating peculiarity in the brain that results in the involuntary joining of two or more senses. If you think a slice of apple pie tastes like an octagon, tune in for some explanations.
Jane and Michael Stern taste the art of the soda jerk at Edgar's Soda Fountain in Elk Point, South Dakota. The folks at Cook's Illustrated magazine taste test tortilla chips, and reporter Scott Haas has a lesson in mixology from the bartender at the oh-so-chic Hemingway Bar in the Ritz Paris. Tea merchant Bill Waddington returns to talk flushes, the key to buying premium tea while saving money, and Lynne shares her recipe for Chicken in Chile, Garlic and Vinegar Sauce, a make-ahead dish that's perfect for a fall supper.
October 25: The Naked Chef | Listen
Rolling Stone magazine calls Jamie Oliver, known by Food Network devotees as The Naked Chef, a "hot foodie." But there's another side to this tousled British charmer that viewers rarely see and it's related to his new mission in life. Tune in as Jamie gives us the scoop, and then try his outrageous recipe for the World's Best Baked Onions from his book, Happy Days with the Naked Chef.
Jane and Michael Stern are in Memphis checking out Champion's Pharmacy, a peculiar and amazing mix of herbology, voodoo, and the unusual and unique in medicine.
Food writer Sally Schneider returns to talk saffron and shares ideas for using the world's most expensive spice. A good place to start is her recipe for Warm Citrus and Saffron Oil Vinaigrette.
Josh Wesson leaves no stone unturned when it comes to matching wine with food. For Halloween he pairs wine with candy! Rick Rodgers takes us to the coffeehouses of Vienna where artists and intellectuals have gathered for centuries to debate issues of the day and nibble glorious pastries. He leaves us his recipe for Marble Gugelhupf from his book Kaffehaus: Exquisite Desserts from the Classic Cafés of Vienna, Budapest, and Prague.
Lynne has trivia about alligator pears, praise for The Elephant Walk Cookbook, wine discoveries, and a recipe for Sweet Avocado-Green Chile Ice Cream.
Episode Archive
Be notified when new recipes are posted and talk with other fans of the show for people who love to eat.
See what it's all about»
Weeknight Kitchen® is a free weekly e-mail newsletter full of new recipes and tips from Lynne and our guests.
Sign up »
This week's newsletter »
The Splendid Table®, is available in podcast form. Follow the Sterns as they travel the country, hear all our unique and wonderful guests and, as always, Lynne takes your calls, downloaded direct to your computer every week.
Get the podcast
This weeks pick