Julia Child was not a natural-born cook – when she married, she could barely boil an egg. But she fell in love with French food, and soon enrolled at the Cordon Bleu where she learned the great tradition of Classical French cuisine. Later, with two French women, she devoted years to writing a manuscript finally published as Mastering the Art of French Cooking which became a culinary classic and sold over one million copies. This is the story of Julia’s two great loves-love for her husband Paul and for cooking. Through an interview with Julia herself, filmed in her fabled kitchen, and rare images from the photo collection of Paul Child and from family photo albums, Julia Child is revealed as few have seen her before in this tribute and testament to a great American icon.
Producers: WGBH
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The French Chef with Julia Child – DVD
Cooking legend and cultural icon Julia Child, along with her pioneering public television series, The French Chef, introduced French cuisine to American kitchens. In her passionate and sometimes breathless way, Julia forever changed the way we cook, eat, and think about food. Now chefs of all ages and abilities can share Julia’s love of fine French food and learn to cook some of her most-loved dishes with this special collection of 18 episodes from her original 1960s series, The French Chef. Bon appetit! (7:20 hrs on 3 DVDs)
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They Made America – DVD
From the introduction of the steamboat to the advent of on-line shopping, Americans have always been endlessly inventive and eminently practical. They Made America examines innovation in America through the stories of the resourceful men and women whose ideas and inventions have transformed the world. Based on author and journalist Harold Evans’s book, They Made America also explores the political, social, economic, and environmental forces that make the United States an incubator for so much radical and far-reaching creativity. (4 hrs on 2 DVDs)
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More Yoga for the Rest of Us with Peggy Cappy
Join Peggy and her friends of all ages as they expand their yoga repertoire and increase balance, flexibility, and energy! More Yoga for the Rest of Us is presented in three easy-to-do segments: Part One gives your body a wonderful stretch-benefiting legs, hips, and the back; Part Two is a series of standing poses that increases all-important leg strength and balance; Part Three is a new and different guided relaxation exercise that conveys an integral part of yoga’s benefits: reducing stress and quieting the mind. This yoga program can be done with, or without, the aid of a chair — giving flexibility to the exercises as well as to the student. There’s something here for everyone.
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Simply Ming Season 2 Collection
If you’re getting tired of the same ingredients, chef Ming Tsai dishes up easy solutions that will have fantastic East-West food on your table fast! By using one of Ming’s master recipes, anyone can create a variety of dishes, keeping dining at home interesting and fun–whether you are a beginner or an experienced chef. Each episode of Simply Ming features: – Master recipes: Utilizing no more than eight versatile ingredients, Ming whips up rubs, pastes, and vinaigrettes to serve as the foundation for delicious dinners throughout the week. – Guest chefs: From world-renowned chefs such as Jacques Pepin to his parents, Ming invites guests to test out the versatility of his master recipes by creating a new dish. – Food and wine pairings: Selecting the perfect bottle of champagne, wine, or beer to accompany a meal is a challenge faced by most. Ming provides guidance on making the best choices. – Side trips: Ming goes on the road to uncover the secrets behind selecting the best ingredients, from the sweetest caramel to the freshest shrimp and local lobster. Ming Tsai is the award-winning chef-owner of Blue Ginger in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and the author of three cookbooks, including Simply Ming. He has received the coveted James Beard Award for Best Chef/Northeast, and is the star of Simply Ming, airing on public television. Special DVD Features Include: bonus video–Ming’s five best tips for the home cook; recipe cards featuring recipes from Ming Tsai; pantry list for the well-stocked East-West kitchen; Ming Tsai’s top ten cooking tools; scene selections; and closed captions. (7:48 hrs on 3 DVDs)
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Simply Ming Season 2 Disc 1
Guest chefs: From world-renowned chefs such as Jacques Pepin to Martin Yan, Ming invites guests to test out the versatility of his master recipes by creating a new dish. – Food and wine pairings: Selecting the perfect bottle of champagne, wine, or beer to accompany a meal is a challenge faced by most. Ming provides guidance on making the best choices. – Side trips: Ming goes on the road to uncover the secrets behind selecting the best ingredients, from the sweetest caramel to the freshest shrimp and local lobster. Master Recipes: Curry Tea Rub, Shrimp Mousse, Citrus Herbal Tea Rub, Spicy Black Bean Aioli, Jasmine Caramel Sauce, and Red Roasting Braising Liquid.
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Family Cooking: From the Blanchard’s Kitchen
Families will be inspired not only to eat together, but to roll up their sleeves and cook together, too! Bob and Melinda Blanchard, noted chefs and cookbook authors, share simple and delicious recipes for dishes like Mexican frittata and Vermont cheddar soup that will be a hit with all families.
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RELAX! You Only Live Once Audiocassette 2-pack
In her fourth fun-filled special, Loretta shows you how funny life can be! Critically acclaimed–and completely hilarious–humor therapist and stress expert Loretta LaRoche tells you how to relax and enjoy everyday life by listening to another authority: the one inside you. She’ll help you lose your worries by finding your sense of humor–even in the most unlikely situations. And as a special bonus in this audio cassette, Loretta shares her relaxation tips, coaching you through light breathing exercises and meditation to get you on your way to “The Relaxation Response.” (78 min. on 2 audiocassettes)
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Longest Hatred
“They are the other. They are not us.” Throughout time, words such as these have been used to justify and vilify. This stunning documentary takes an unsparing look at the ways such words have shaped the experience of Jewish people, from the first century to the present. In part one, “From the Cross to the Swastika,” traces an image that begins with the earliest writing of Christianity. In part two, “Enemies of the People,” shows how anti-Semitic sentiment has accompanied a growing nationalism in Europe in recent decades. Part three, Between Moses and Muhammed, takes a humanistic look at relations between Arabs and Israelis, once linked by pseudo-science under the degrading label ”Semite,” and now enmeshed in one of the world’s most violent conflicts. (2.5 hrs. on 2 cassettes)
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Sister Wendy in Conversation with Bill Moyers Book
A 96-page companion book to the video Sister Wendy in Conversation with Bill Moyers, contains the complete transcript of the three-hour conversation between Sister Wendy and Bill Moyers–including additional dialogue not in the video.