What happens when you boil an egg? What makes white meat white? On today's show, the guru of molecular gastronomy solves the mysteries of kitchen science with guest host Julie Burstein. Then, one man chronicles his stormy lifelong love affair with the guitar. Actress Brenda Blethyn talks about her latest role in an Australian comedy. Plus: how graphic design affects nearly every aspect of our lives. Graphic design expert Michael Bierut will be on hand to answer your questions about logos, packaging, and fonts.
Solving the Mysteries of Cooking
Harold McGee, the "guru of molecular gastronomy," solves the mysteries of cooking....from what happens when you boil an egg, to whether searing really does seal in flavor. McGee's classic book, On Food and Cooking, helped food lovers and cooks understand kitchen science when it was first published over 20 years ...
Practice, Practice, Practice
Glenn Kurtz fell in love with the guitar at an early age, and set his sights on a career as a classical guitarist. He was well on his way to achieving that when he abandoned the guitar in his twenties. He returned to it a decade later. Kurtz's new memoir, ...
Brenda Blethyn
Brenda Blethyn is one of Britain's most celebrated actors in film, television, and theater. Her new film is an Australian comedy called "Introducing the Dwights." Blethyn plays an aspiring comedienne who has a hard time accepting her son's new girlfriend.
Graphic Design Can Cause Seizures
In a world where a logo can induce epileptic seizures (as did the 2012 London Olympics logo), being a graphic designer involves a lot of responsibility. Graphic design expert and critic Michael Bierut joins us to answer your questions about logos, packaging, and fonts. His recent book is Seventy-nine ...
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