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The Best Recipes in the World by Mark BittmanRecipes for Success
Mark Bittman tells us about his ambitious new cookbook: The Best Recipes in the World. The book is a collection of more than 1,000 recipes from 44 countries. Then, the one and only Jerry Lewis remembers how his friendship with Dean Martin impacted his life and career.
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The Best Recipes in the World
Mark Bittman previews some of the more than 1,000 recipes he’s collected for his latest cookbook: The Best Recipes in the World. The book features dishes from 44 countries, and places as much emphasis on Asian cuisine as European. In addition to recipes from France, Italy, and Spain, the book includes everyday food items from South America, Russia, North Africa, and the Middle East.
» Selected recipes from The Best Recipes in the World
Dean and Me
Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin made millions of dollars and fans during their 10-year partnership. In addition to making sixteen films together, they performed in nightclubs, and on television and radio. In Dean and Me: A Love Story, Jerry Lewis reflects on their special chemistry.
» Read an excerpt of Dean and Me in the Reading Room
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Listen to President-Elect Barack Obama on the Leonard Lopate Show in November 2004. He had recently won a seat in the U.S. Senate, and only a few months before, his rousing speech during the 2004 Democratic National Convention catapulted him into the national spotlight.
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Find out surprising facts about some recent guests on the Leonard Lopate Show. Check out our Guest Picks section! Did you know that football star Herschel Walker loves Judge Judy, Laurie Anderson is a big fan of agility training for dogs, and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi likes Johnny Depp?
