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What to Eat and Drink on New Year's
The food you eat on New Year's can prevent a hangover, cure one, or even bring good luck to you in the year ahead. Michael Lomonaco shares his ideas on what to eat on New Year's...and we want your recipes and ideas too! We also revive some desserts from bygone days. And Please Explain is all about champagne.
Food for the New Year
What will you be eating over New Year's? Chef Michael Lomonaco recommmends a cocktail party with heavy passed hors d'oeuvres - substantial food that will help modulate the party’s excesses. Help your fellow listeners bid farewell to 2007 and welcome 2008. Share your favorite New Year's recipes by calling us at 212-227-7606 or leaving a comment below.
Weigh in: Which foods do you think can prevent or cure a New Year's hangover? What about dishes that may bring good luck for the rest of the year?
Lost Dessert Recipes
Some classic desserts have been mostly forgotten...like Chasen’s Banana Shortcake with Banana Sauce, Escoffier’s Mont Blanc, or Lady Jekyll’s Orange Jelly with Compote. Food writer Gail Monaghan has revived some of those bygone treats in her new cookbook Lost Desserts.
The Top Science Stories of 2007
Find out about the science stories that changed our understanding of the world in 2007 - from drug recalls to discoveries of new planets. Corey S. Powell is executive editor of Discover magazine.
Weigh in: Which science news story of 2007 were you most intrigued by?
Please Explain: Champagne and Other Sparkling Wines
What makes champagne different from other sparkling wines? Find out how the good stuff is made, and how to get the best sparkling wine at the price you can afford. Michael Aaron is the chairman of Sherry-Lehmann, the 73 year-old Park Avenue wine and spirits shop. Karen Page is co-author (with her husband Andrew Dornenburg) of several books, including What to Drink with What You Eat.
Here are some sparkling wines Karen recommends (prices are approximate):
Kluge Blanc de Blanc, Virginia - $30
Dellamotte Brut, France - $50
Gruet Brut, New Mexico - less than $15
Iron Horse Brut Rose, California - $50
Rumball Sparkling Shiraz, Australia - $30
Inniskillin Sparkling Ice Wine, Canada - $75
Poochi Poochi Sparkling Sake, Japan - $12
Chateau Frank Celebre, NY - $20
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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.
