Ruth Reichl, editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, responds to listener-inspired holiday cooking concerns—from how to prepare wild turkey, to how to find a good butter babka recipe. Then, brothers Brent and Craig Renaud film the experiences of the 39th Brigade of the Arkansas National Guard as it is deployed to Iraq in their documentary series Off to War. Nick Hornby delves into his compulsive reading habit in his latest book, Polysyllabic Spree. And high-profile caterer Serena Bass recounts some of the experiences and recipes she’s shared with clients like Nathan Lane and Bernadette Peters in Serena, Food & Stories: Feeding Friends Every Hour of the Day.
Ruth Reichl
Ruth Reichl, Gourmet magazine’s editor-in-chief, answers some common—and not so common—listener questions about cooking for the holidays.
» View a list of stores and websites mentioned on the show
» Click here for cookie recipes from Gourmet
Music: Swingtime!, The Canadian ...
» View a list of stores and websites mentioned on the show
» Click here for cookie recipes from Gourmet
Music: Swingtime!, The Canadian ...
Brent and Craig Renaud
Brent and Craig Renaud on their documentary series, Off to War, about a real-life band of brothers and the people back home who await their return.
» More on Off to War
Music: Soundtrack to Brother’s Keeper, music by Jay Ungar and Molly ...
» More on Off to War
Music: Soundtrack to Brother’s Keeper, music by Jay Ungar and Molly ...
Nick Hornby
Best-selling author Nick Hornby on why he can't ever read enough books: The Polysyllabic Spree.
Events: Nick Hornby reading (and speaking with Sarah Vowell):
Tuesday, December 7 at 7PM
Housing Works at 126 Crosby Street
Music: Soundtrack to Benny & Joon, music by Rachel ...
Events: Nick Hornby reading (and speaking with Sarah Vowell):
Tuesday, December 7 at 7PM
Housing Works at 126 Crosby Street
Music: Soundtrack to Benny & Joon, music by Rachel ...
Serena Bass
High-profile caterer Serena Bass tells how to feed friends every hour of the day: Serena, Food & Stories.
Events: Serena Bass will be doing a demo and signing books
Saturday December 11 at 2PM
Broadway Panhandler (477 Broome St)
Music: Soundtrack to Le Divorce, ...
Events: Serena Bass will be doing a demo and signing books
Saturday December 11 at 2PM
Broadway Panhandler (477 Broome St)
Music: Soundtrack to Le Divorce, ...
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