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A Recipe for Success
On today’s show, we’ll hear about one woman’s quest to cook every single recipe in Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Plus, a round-up of holiday cookbooks and foods with our regular guest Ruth Reichl, the editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine. Also on the show, the legendary jazz pianist Hank Jones. And we'll hear about the reissue of a classic book of jazz photos taken in 1959 and 1960.
Sugar and Spice
Our regular guest Ruth Reichl, the editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, joins us for a celebration of favorite holiday cookbooks, and New York City traditions--from Black and White cookies to old time places like Elk Candies, Li Lac Chocolates, and Schraffts.
» Ruth Reichl's Holiday guide to cookbooks and stores
Music:
Swingtime! by the Canadian Brass
“Blue Rondo a la Turk” and “I Found Love”
Julie and Julia
Can a cookbook bring new meaning to your life? Julie Powell felt her life was in a rut...until she gave herself an unusual challenge: to cook all 524 recipes in Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. She describes what she learned during that year in the kitchen in a new book, Julie and Julia.
» Read an excerpt of Julie and Julia in the Reading Room
Music:
Le Divorce Soundtrack, track 19
Hank Jones
The legendary jazz pianist Hank Jones joins us for a look at his past and present works, and shares some memories about working with some of the biggest names in jazz--from Ella Fitzgerald to Coleman Hawkins and Charlie Haden.
Jazzlife
Photographer William Claxton tells us about a reissue of Jazzlife, a collection of photographs and recordings of jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Thelonious Monk made in 1959 and 1960.
» Slide Show: Photographs by William Claxton in Jazzlife
Events:
Booksignings:
The Strand(Broadway and 12th Street)
Tuesday, Dec 13 at 6:30pm
International Center for Photography
Thursday, Dec 15 at 6:00PM
1133 Avenue of the Americas
Music:
Jazzlife
“I Lost My Heart”
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