We visit a sustainable community in north east Missouri and learn about life in a planned community.
Chef Maria Loi takes us to one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, Costa Navarino, to learn about the legacy of Captain Vassilis. Maria meets with the ladies at Pylos House to make Braised Chicken with Fresh Peasant Pasta. Back in New York, Chef Loi prepares meals inspired by her travels, Greek Honey Buns with Pecans and Homemade Pasta with Ground Turkey Sauce.
In MEDICI: THE ART OF POWER, host Dr. Rocky Ruggiero examines the rise to power and legacy of the most famous family of the Renaissance. Not only were the Medici bankers to some of Europe's most important rulers, but they were also great patrons of the arts. Artists such as Donatello, Brunelleschi, Botticelli, and Michelangelo all developed under and enjoyed Medici largesse. Filmed mainly on location in Florence, Italy, the half-hour documentary explores how the art of the Renaissance became the visual geopolitical language of the Medici family, which was clearly a language of power.
Florence, Italy was the cradle of the Renaissance and the birthplace of the modern world. From Dante to Leonardo Da Vinci to Michelangelo, this central Italian town produced the greatest concentration of artistic genius in history. In FLORENCE: THE ART OF MAGNIFICENCE, host Dr. Rocky Ruggiero tells the story of Florence through its art, architecture and history, and celebrates the legacy of the creative explosion that is still present in the city today.
Leonardo designs fanciful flying machines, studies light and shadow, investigates gravity, dissects cadavers, and pours the sum of his scientific and artistic knowledge into a portrait that would become the most famous painting on earth.
Mythbusting and truth-telling around forced air ducted and ductless systems, boilers, radiant heat, and the basics of thermodynamics. Watch the installation of the Lunsfords' high performance HVAC system, and see the beginnings of the airflow and pressure testing they'll employ until the build is done.
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Threading your arm through your leg gives you stability and leverage for a great spinal twist. Round out the session with an energizing breath, Headstand, and deep relaxation.
The colorful Milky Way is the backdrop for striking silhouettes of happy little Bob Ross trees in this night scene, spectacularly crafted by Nicholas Hankins.
On this episode, join Jorge Meraz as he discovers some of the finest cuisine imaginable aboard Tijuana's extremely popular food trucks. These meals on wheels are taking Mexico by storm. Join Jorge as he partakes in a variety of fun dining experiences at 10 different trucks without having to re-park! Then follow along as we meet with an engineer from the United Nations who is helping the poor communities of Tijuana. He is helping repurpose old tires and trash into building materials to create recreational areas, retaining walls, and more, through a program called Alter Terra.
There is so much to love about the art community in Rosarito. Meet a glass carving genius who uses sand blasting techniques he invented himself, then see some traditional and non-traditional paint and brush techniques; and lastly, meet a real life sculptor who creates wax and clay models that transform into metal masterpieces.
That extra step is often the one that makes all the difference, it catapults our yards and gardens from good to great. And what are those "little things," be sure to tune in as GardenSMART answers those questions and shares what we've learned along the way.
Join Nancy Zieman at the Quilt Expo in Madison, WI, for a modern gathering of all things quilting. The term "quilting bee" might bring to mind faded images of women gathered around a quilt stretched on a frame. Now, ponder the term "modern quilting bee," an image with thousands of quilt enthusiasts at a convention center.
Sarah returns to the St Augustine Alligator Farm to watch the action at feeding time and later learns about the alligators diet, habits and lifespan from an experienced keeper. Using oils, Roger adds an egret in flight finishing his large Florida Waterways painting.
It's no secret that Texas is big. Alright, more than big. Texas is HUGE!! And exploring Texas ain't no small vacation, it's a lifetime endeavor. But what if you only have one day? Well that's where we come in. From the well-known landmarks to the completely obscure dives and hideaways - and all within a day's reach. The Daytripper is a multi Emmy-award winning travel program aimed at inspiring folks to get out and explore the Lone Star State and to show folks that beauty and adventure is closer than they imagined. Whether the destinations are truly a day trip away or further, The Daytripper is sure to entertain with Chet Garner's historical reenactments, costumes, and almost bottomless stomach as he travels Texas and sees the history, outdoors, and food that every town (big or small) has to offer.
Liora, Maya and Yolanda visit the Southern State of Georgia. At the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Gilmer and Dahlonega, the hosts challenge their taste buds, sampling an interesting variety of local wine and food. Join this unforgettable journey and meet the people producing some of the state's most delicious wines.
Samantha visits one of the world's "most livable cities" and finds out why Australians--and visitors from around the world--flock to Melbourne year after year. After a walk along the picturesque Yarra River, Sam experiences the hidden treasures of Melbourne and learns of its rich history as a gold rush town that has morphed into a cosmopolitan mecca for artists, foodies, and cafe/coffee culture. She attends a match of the Women's Australian Football League and discovers firsthand how Melbournians love their sports teams! In the heart of the city, Samantha takes in the artistic and cultural hub known as Federation Square where street art, culture, and great food meet. She samples aboriginal fare at Big Esso restaurant as native Chef Nornie Berro introduces her to traditional foods prepared with a modern twist, including crocodile, emu, and Australian water plants. Sam then travels to the breathtaking Yarra Valley where she meets the staff of Healesville Animal Sanctuary and gets up close to unique Aussie animals including kangaroos, wallabies, and koalas. Nearby, Sam visits Four Pillars Gin, where owner Cameron Mackenzie shows Sam how they sustainably manufacture their product while incorporating flavors unique to the country. To end her day, Sam travels back to Melbourne and the Interlude Cocktail Bar where two female, Aboriginal entrepreneurs are putting their spin on happy hour food and libations. To end her trip, Samantha catches up with an old friend at Melbourne's favorite shopping and meeting spot, Queen Victoria Market, and she discovers local delicacies like finger limes, squid ink sausage, fresh seafood, and the always-popular Australian meat pies.
Explore unique farms and their missions. Meet Deacon Willie Davis, a third-generation farmer and creator of the Green Acre Community Garden, who gives a tour of a one-acre plot of land in the heart of Paterson, NJ that gives away free fresh produce and teaches residents the art of farming. Next, a visit to the Ironbound farm to learn about "closed loop" farming, and how hard cider is made.
In Chihuahua's capital, Chihuahua City, Pati meets the first member of the Raramuri people to become a world-famous pianist, Romeyno Gutierrez, who teaches her the basics of Raramuri music before taking her to his favorite barbacoa spot. Pati's also invited into the home of Chef Ana Rosa Beltran del Rio to cook a few ancient Chihuahuan recipes and learn the art of drying chiles.
This week we're celebrating cookbooks in the Homemade Live! kitchen. Inspired by the first cookbook he ever bought, host Joel Gamoran creates a delicious lemon, chili and spinach spaghetti. Bestselling cookbook author Kenji López-Alt stops by and serves up one of his cookbook classics. And we check out a local Seattle Cookbook Club that has been running for almost a decade.
Holidays are when Sara pulls out the stops when it comes to sweets and desserts. Try her Glazed Pears and shortbread pecan praline, or the surprising twist on potstickers filled with dried plum and apricots. On Ask Sara, she shares tips on blind baking a pie crust for the pumpkin and apple pies of the season. Then a favorite food gift in Sara's family - homemade Chocolate Peppermint Bark.
Jessica Costantini misses her grandmother's popovers. When Jessica attempted to replicate them, hers ended up burnt on the outside, and doughy or dry on the inside. Can Milk Street help her out?
Chef Marion visits Orr's Farm Market and Winchester Cider Works to collect ingredients for dinner with the band Hovel.
Explore the passion and pride of Italian artisans, from hatmakers in Tuscany to truffle hunters in Umbrian forests to pasta chefs in Bologna. Stewards of tradition, they pass down their finely honed skills from one generation to the next.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.
Kandace Springs brings a stunning mix of beauty, jazz, soul and pop to THE KATE. With her all-female band, she performs songs from her 2020 album "The Women Who Raised Me." In a funky yet sophisticated set, Springs delivers songs to honor her vocal influences including: Nina Simone's on "I Put a Spell on You," Bonnie Raitt's vocals on "I Can't Make You Love Me," "and Lauryn Hill's "Ex- Factor."
A film by: Justyn Ah Chong. When Native Hawaiian fashion designer Sharayah Chun-Lai receives an out-of-the blue invitation from the world-renowned Runway 7 to showcase her brand, Ola Hou Designs, at the prestigious New York Fashion Week, she and her supportive family are tossed into a fast-paced world of planning, preparation, and runway readiness to bring the spirit of the Big Island to the magic of the Big Apple. Woven into the fabric of Ola Hou Designs is a story of resilience, family, and all the things it takes to make a dream become reality. Join the journey as Sharayah puts it all on the line to bring Ola Hou Designs to the New York runway.
Following a revelation that forest fires sparked by live-fire training at the Fort Bragg Army base in North Carolina create excellent habitat for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker, scientists and soldiers have forged an improbable alliance to safeguard the special bird. Nearby landowners too are pitching in too - setting aside suspicions and animosity to save the species.
This class reminds us to dance with life however it may unfold, and embrace the cycle of life in all its beauty, challenges and mystery. The apex pose, Baby Dancer, helps us to slowly open while maintaining balance and beauty.
Visual artist Paula Hayes is known for her sculptures, installation art and landscape design, but she is perhaps best known for her living terrariums of organically shaped, handblown glass. These large and small-scale ecosystems explore relationships between plants and people's connection to nature. Paula learns self-massage to loosen hand muscles and build forearm strength to protect her wrists.
Today you'll go from Plough to Shoulderstand to Butterfly and Bridge in a fun flow of upside down poses.
GardenSMART visits with a couple that have transformed their landscape into a wonderland. And they take us and you on a guided tour. Be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART.
GardenSMART visits an iconic southern garden that first opened to the public in 1932. There is so much to see and learn. The azaleas are especially eye popping; we were fortunate to visit at the perfect time. A beautiful show, and a lot of information. Join us as we GardenSMART.
Practice makes perfect, or if perfection is not your goal, your practices can open up a new avenue to explore. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer starts the show with a pastel transfer inspired by the painter Degas. Then, Erin Gerlach demonstrates a new way to enhance your canvas for unexpected texture. Last is a color study - white.
Enhance your sense of body awareness and work at your own pace as you dynamically stretch to strengthen your abs, tone your waist and increase flexibility in your legs, hips and spine. This full-body workout loosens and lubricates your muscles and connective tissue, and is perfect for beginners and veteran Classical Stretch students- no matter what age.
MEDICAL FRONTIERS explores the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare from prevention to cure. From diet and exercise to the latest treatments, news about medical advances can be hard to grasp. MEDICAL FRONTIERS features 16 half-hour episodes that cut through the jargon to simply explain the latest breakthroughs in Japanese medical technology and treatments. The series also offers fun and easy tips on staying fit and healthy, and serves as a valuable resource for medical professionals by presenting complex issues in a way that patients can easily understand.
Equipped with a port hole and glass bottom window, Steve builds a paddle boat, perfect for the young underwater explorer.
Chef Marion visits Orr's Farm Market and Winchester Cider Works to collect ingredients for dinner with the band Hovel.
Explore Mexico's rich cultural landscape through the work of talented artisans who craft beautiful objects infused with warmth, color and soul. The program celebrates the artists' exceptional skills while showcasing Mexico's captivating beauty.
Explore the making of the groundbreaking documentary about the artist's towering achievements. Ken Burns, Sarah Burns and David McMahon discuss their creative process and reveal the challenges of telling this 500-year-old story for today's viewers.
Join the acclaimed Italian trio for a stunning concert in a breathtaking Sicilian setting. The performance showcases their powerful vocals on a mix of beloved classics, operatic arias and popular songs, all infused with their signature style.
Christiane Amanpour leads wide-ranging, in-depth conversations with global thought leaders and cultural influencers on the issues and trends impacting the world each day, from politics, business and technology to arts, science and sports.