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Noodles and Needles
The New York Times’s Minimalist Mark Bittman is an avowed meat eater, but he joins us to discuss his all-vegetarian cookbook. Then, Please Explain is all about acupuncture.
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Mark Bittman on Cooking Vegetarian
The New York Times's Minimalist Mark Bittman is an avowed meat eater. But he’s just released a new meat-free cookbook, How to Cook Everything Vegetarian. Mr. Bittman says that vegetarians, omnivores, and carnivores alike can enjoy his meatless recipes. He joins Leonard to share recipes like Green Tea with Udon Noodles and Braised Tofu in Caramel Sauce.
Weigh In: This question is for the meat eaters: what's your favorite 100% vegetarian meal?

Please Explain: Acupuncture
Most experts agree that acupuncture is safe, but does it work? And what is the circulation of Qi, the meridian system, and the five phases theory? Find out all about acupuncture on today's Please Explain. Leonard is joined by Dr. Richard Hammerschlag, Neurobiologist and Dean of Research at the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine, and Martin Feldman, Acupuncturist and Instructor at the New England School of Acupuncture.
Tell us about your experiences with acupuncture. Has it worked for you? What would you like to know about it?
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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.