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Experts in the Field
On today’s show, we’ll ask Ruth Riechl, editor in chief of Gourmet magazine, and several food bloggers what it takes to be a good food critic. Then, chefs Jacques Pepin and Alain Sailhac discuss the 25-year history of Macy's De Gustibus Cooking School with its founder, Arlene Sailhac. Next, Temple Grandin describes how her autism affects the way she sees the world. Plus, two new documentaries about Peru’s battle against terrorism…and the toll this battle took on the country’s democracy.
Amateur Gastronomes
What qualifications do you need to be a good food critic? Amateur food enthusiasts are putting their keyboards where their mouths are, and writing their own food blogs. Who are these culinary mavericks? And how do they know so much about food? Ruth Reichl, editor in chief of Gourmet magazine, and food bloggers Josh Friedland of TheFoodSection.com, Jennifer Leuzzi of snack.blogs.com, and Regina Schrambling of gastropoda.com fame weigh in on the phenomenon.
Music:
Swingtime! by the Canadian Brass, Tracks 2 and 12
Cooking at De Gustibus
Chefs Jacques Pepin and Alain Sailhac join Arlene Sailhac, the founder of the De Gustibus Cooking School at Macy's, for a look at the evolution of American cuisine over the past 25 years. Arlene Sailhac’s new book, Cooking at De Gustibus, celebrates evolving attitudes towards food, the rising trend of celebrity chefs, and the public’s increasing fascination with food culture…it also includes 100 recipes.
» View a couple of recipes from Cooking at De Gustibus
Music:
Le Divorce soundtrack, Tracks 2 and 3
Animal Insight
Last year, we interviewed animal scientist Temple Grandin about her latest book: Animals in Translation. In this book, she describes how her autism helps her decode animal behavior. She joins us now with an update on her work, and on new developments in autism research.
Music:
Cider House Rules soundtrack, Tracks 7 and 3
State of Fear
The directors of two new documentaries on Peru describe how the country's democracy suffered in the name of fighting terrorism. Peru's Truth Commission found that between 1980 and 2000, over 69,000 people were killed in terrorist or government-sponsored violence.
Pamela Yates, director of "State of Fear", and Ellen Perry, director of "Fall of Fujimori", join us.
Music:
“Meta, Beta, Tarabeta” by Pengeia Instrumentos
“Resolution” by Thievery Corporation
“Tomorrow” by Amp
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Tributes: Kate McGarrigle
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Folk singer Kate McGarrigle, who gained acclaim for a series of projects with her sister Anna, died Monday, Jan. 18, from a rare form of cancer. She left behind a family of talented musicians, including her sister, son Rufus Wainwright, and daughter Martha Wainwright. McGarrigle appeared on The Leonard Lopate show with her sister in December 2005, ahead of their holiday show at Carnegie Hall.
Monona Rossol on 50 Million Chemicals
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On September 7, 2009, scientists working for the Chemical Abstract Service (which assigns identification numbers to all new chemicals) entered the 50-millionth chemical substance into their Registry. Chemist and industrial hygienist Monona Rossol, President and Founder of Arts, Crafts & Theater Safety, took a look at what all these new substances are, where they are coming from, and how they affect our health. Rossol also responded to listener comments and questions. You can read her answers here.
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National Book Award Winners
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A number of this year’s National Book Award winners have appeared on The Leonard Lopate Show. Click here to see the list!
Our 3-ingredient Challenge wins a James Beard Award
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On May 3, the Lopate Show won its third James Beard Award for our 3-ingredient challenge. In August, we asked our listeners to call in and name 3 ingredients and then challenged New York chef and 3-ingredient expert Rozanne Gold to whip up a recipe! You can listen to the 3-ingredient challenge and get some inspiration for simple, delicious, and unexpected dishes.
