From the classic literature on film to yoga instruction, WGBH Boston Specials bring you a wide variety of educational and entertaining programs to suit all of your viewing needs. (50 x various lengths)
Subjects: Cooking
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Cooking With Class
Culinary mastery takes you from the earth to the table as world-renowned chefs and food producers share their knowledge and secrets about one of our favourite pastimes, eating! You’ll learn everything you need to know about food producers; which products make the best meals; where to find exotic ingredients for your culinary delights; and tips on preparation and presentation. Can you say “Mmmmmm?” (13 x 25:00)
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America’s Test Kitchen – Season 9
Join Christopher Kimball and the cast of America’s Test Kitchen, the most-watched cooking show on public television, to learn the basics of great home cooking. From French Chicken in a Pot to Almost No-Knead Bread, Crispy Breaded Pork Chops to Blueberry Pie, these recipes will work the first time you try them, thanks to the dozens of test cooks who develop, refine, and test recipes again and again until they arrive at the very best versions. In addition, this collection includes honest taste tests of supermarket ingredients, detailed ratings of indispensable kitchen equipment and tools, and helpful kitchen science tips so that you can make informed choices when shopping. Learning to become a better cook has never been this foolproof or fun! These DVDs also include printable versions of all 52 recipes!
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Multicultural Food
This video is an international journey through four different cultures by way of their traditional foods. It explores the influences of religion, landscape, lifestyles, and ingredients on food presentation and preparation from Japan, First Nations, Lebanon, and Italy.
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Simply Ming Season 2 Disc 2
Guest chefs: From world-renowned chefs such as Todd English to Lidia Bastianich, 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: Cranberry Teriyaki Glaze, Lychee Mango Puree, Tomato Kaffir Lime Salsa, Hot Water Dough, Green Curry Paste, Sweet and Sour Cranberry Chutney.
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Simply Ming Season 2 Disc 3
Guest chefs: From world-renowned chefs such as Colin Cowie to Michael Lomonaco, 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: Garlic Ginger Stir Fry Sauce, Miso-Shallot Vinaigrette, Lychee Cranberry Salsa, Master Dashi Broth, Master Vegetarian Broth, and Kaffir Lime Shallot Sambal.
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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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Julia Child – America’s Favorite Chef
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.
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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)