This week's shows on The Radio Kitchen: September 29-October 3, 2003 Click on the show title to go to that days audio. Each show is 2 minutes in length and can be heard in either RealAudio or Windows Media format.
More on This Weeks Radio Features More on each days show and links to the guest profile or topic.
Food News
Monday: Flo Braker, the author of "Sweet Miniatures" (Chronicle Books) talks about one of her secret weapons in her baking kitchen, the high-heat resistant rubber spatula. Click here.
Tuesday: Chef Mike answers a listeners question about the difference between using whole vanilla beans and vanilla extract liquid. Click here.
Wednesday: Helene Marshall of Marshall's Honey explains that there is more to honey than just the plain stuff you get at the supermarket. Click here.
Thursday: Garlic farmer and author, Chester Aaron ("The Great Garlic Book" Ten Speed Press), talks about where our garlic roots are and how we celebrate it. Click here.
Friday: From her cookbook series, "Recipes from the Vineyards of Northern California" (Celestial Arts), Leslie Mansfield gives us a great recipe for Grilled Duck Breast. Click here.
Next Week: Chef Mike talks Flank Steak. Eau de Vie or Water of Life. Another bakers secret weapon with Flo Braker. California Olive oils with Dan Sciabica. Some new ideas for pot pies with Diane Phillips.
The government is requiring new food labels which will be more specific than the old ones; for instance, products must now be labeled "no fat," "low fat," "reduced fat" or "a little chubby but with a great personality"...
Foie Gras Fracas
From the New York Times: The view from the east coast on what is happening in Sonoma California, where animal rights activists vandalize Foie Gras producers.
Perfect Autumn Fruit, the Pear
From the Toronto Star: Some great recipes including Maple Pear Butter and a Chicken, Pear and Mushroom Risotto.
Cuban wonders
From the St. Petersburg Times: Their staff has compiled a festive bunch of recipes with a taste of Havana, including a Coconut Rum Flan!
Salsa Season
From the Denver Post: "Let the 'l' roll over on your tongue and the 'a' linger at the end of the word. 'Saalllsaa.'"
Polenta Party!
From the Orange County Register: Columnist Cathy Thomas shows how to do it sans plates and alfresco with polenta. (Website requires registration, but no fee.)
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This week's shows on The Radio Kitchen: September 29-October 3, 2003
Monday: Flo Braker, the author of "Sweet Miniatures" (Chronicle Books) talks about one of her secret weapons in her baking kitchen, the high-heat resistant rubber spatula. 
