Tonight on Amanpour and Company: Gershon Baskin, Former Hostage negotiator/ Author, The Negotiator: Freeing Gilad Schalit from Hamas; Ali Abbasi, Director, The Apprentice; Gillian Anderson, Author, Want. Hari Sreenivasan interviews Renee Diresta, Associate Research Professor, Georgetown.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Guest: Josh Shapiro. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris, discusses how she can win the most closely-watched swing state, and outlines bipartisan efforts to ensure a safe and secure election amid baseless claims of fraud.
Baseball is America's pastime and obsession, and no ballpark is more iconic than Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Learn the story of a city's loyalty to its team and love for its ballpark through thick and thin.
Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs the elegant piece Deep River in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning vocalist Lisa Fischer and Kennedy Center Artistic Director for Jazz Jason Moran. Founder and choreographer Alonzo King invites audiences to look at human beings as the pinnacle of creation in this deeply soulful work. The San-Francisco-based, celebrated contemporary dance company is recognized for its impeccable technique, captivating dancers, and rich visual works that challenge the way we look at ballet.
Aaju Peter is a renowned Inuit lawyer and activist who defends the human rights of Indigenous peoples. She's a fierce protector of her ancestral lands in the Arctic and works to bring her colonizers to justice. As Aaju launches an inspiring effort to establish an Indigenous forum, she also embarks upon a deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds, including the unexpected passing of her son.
Bread machine "wizard" Lora Brody of West Newton, Massachusetts visits Julia Child in her kitchen. Brody demonstrates how to make bread machine buttermilk white bread. After the machine kneads the dough, she bakes one loaf in the oven and the other is baked in the machine. Using the same dough, she forms cloverleaf rolls and twisty rolls and breadsticks. Brody creates a salsa quitza made from a dough containing refried beans and flour then topped with cream cheese, salsa, and shredded cheddar cheese.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Ana Platypus wants a pet for her birthday that she can hug and love. The Neighbors have very definite ideas about what kind of pet she should have. Bob Trow brings his dog, Barney, to meet Mister Rogers before leaving him overnight.
This animated series is based on Marc Brown's best-selling books about Arthur Read, an eight-year-old aardvark, his sister D.W., and their family and friends. In "Arthur's Eyes," Arthur has vision problems, and discovers that he needs glasses. He finds that some of the kids at school treat him differently because he is different. In "Francine's Bad Hair Day," Francine gets ready for school pictures by changing her hair, and the way she acts, only to discover that while her looks are different, she's no longer happy.
When Martin accidentally knocks Aviva's creature power suits into a deep Arctic trench, the Martin and Chris dive down in search of them in Aviva's newly invented Octopod submarine. Science Concepts: An Octopus can use ink, jet propulsion, tentacle regeneration, and camouflage in order to escape or hide when in danger. Each feature has an important function for survival.
When Alma's new friend, Beto, is disappointed that the Bronx Beach doesn't feel like his old beach in San Diego, Alma and Andre try to show him that even though this beach is different, it's just as fun. During a trip to the beach, Junior's sandcastle gets washed away by the tide. Can Alma find a way to cheer him up?
When Lyla asks customers for their leftover pumpkins, she gets way too many and the Loops find creative ways to make use of every last one. / Lyla and Luke put their sisters through a babysitting test to see if they're ready to be babysitters.
Martin and Chris are absorbed in a hilarious competition to discover who is the best acorn planter, blue jays or gray squirrels, when a strange Creature Power Suit malfunction transforms Martin into an acorn and grows him into an Oak tree! Chris activates the squirrel powers of his Creature Power Suit, but gets waylaid by a bobcat and goshawk, and the Aviva, Koki, and Jimmy can't find them. It'll take some animal-loving Wild Kratts kids to get them out of this mess.
Daniel's Friends Say No - When Daniel gets to school, he approaches Miss Elaina to play with her but is frustrated when he finds that she would rather read alone. Daniel learns that sometimes his friends might not want to play with him and that's OK because he can find fun things to do on his own. Prince Wednesday Doesn't Want to Play - When Daniel gets to the park, Prince Tuesday and Prince Wednesday are playing together. Daniel wants to join in but is upset because Prince Wednesday only wants to play with his brother. Soon O arrives and they both figure out that they can play together since Wednesday and Tuesday are having "brother time." Strategy: When a friend doesn't want to play with you, you can find something else to do.
Rosie wants to try the new ice pop from the Ice Pop Truck, but she needs to find an extra dollar to buy it. / Rosie gets a dollar after helping Tia at the mercado, but she struggles to decide what to buy with it.
Relatives from all over come to celebrate Family Day! Big Bird wonders if his Granny Bird will be able to make it to the party. Just as everyone gets ready to take a family portrait, she surprises him!
More than three million children live in homes with US servicemembers and veterans who rely on caregiver support. Gabby, Terry, and Luther all have parents who were injured while serving, and each family has found their own unique way to heal the wounds of war.
Fried whole okra with pecan breading; Crabmeat stuffed okra; Creole smothered shrimp and okra over rice.
Host Buki Elegbede sits down with Senator Cory Booker to discuss where our food comes from, food deserts and food insecurity, and the plight of Garden State farmers. Next, Buki visits the Ramapough Lenape tribe in Mahwah and joins them for a bonfire, cooks traditional Native American dishes and hears the harrowing stories behind them.
This week on Homemade Live! we're having a brunch date with fabulous foodie and TV Host, Sunny Hostin, who joins Joel in studio and cooks her all-time favorite brunch dish using eggs hatched in her own backyard. Joel also gets an inside look at one of America's most iconic brunch spots, Russ & Daughters, in New York City.
In Casas Grandes, Pati rides in style with local art curator Mayte Lujan in her 1960s Cadillac. Mayte owns a bed and breakfast, Las Guacamayas, where she invites Pati into the kitchen to make chile con queso in impossibly soft flour tortillas. Later, Pati learns about another tasty export from Chihuahua, pecans, at Gustavo Vazquez's farm, where his family has been growing them for generations.
This week on Homemade Live! It's all about delectable weeknight dinners. Comedian Tom Papa joins host Joel Gamoran in the kitchen to talk about everything from stand-up to sourdough. Together, they prepare a tasty sourdough strata recipe using Tom's homemade bread. Joel's family joins him in the kitchen as he prepares one of their go-to weeknight dinners, Thai lamb lettuce wraps.
There are some recipes that make my memories so tangible it's as if I am transported through time. Fuzi With Chicken RaguÌ was a traditional Sunday dish for my family. As a child my Grandpa would treat us to an Orange Spritz like the one I show you. For a sweet finish, I have fond memories of frying up the dough for these St. Joseph's Zeppole. Feed the memories and cook to reminisce with me.
When Marie Griffin was growing up, Marie's grandmother, and later her mother, prepared gorton, a rich spiced pork spread. After losing the recipe during a move, she contacted Milk Street for help.
From tourist mecca Rhodes to tiny neighboring Symi, from the mystical island of Patmos, where St. John wrote the Apocalypse, to the fishing paradise of Kalymnos, the Dodecanese islands are a tapestry of fascinating customs, foods, landscapes and history. Although the name Dodecanese means 12 islands, there are actually 14, each unique in its own way. In this episode, Diane delves into some of the common threads and one-of-a-kind ingredients that characterize the cuisine of these delicious islands in the southeastern Aegean. Wine-soaked cheeses, grape leaves stuffed with everything from eggplant to chickpeas to rice and meat, pasta with caramelized onions and a tart yogurt-like fermented cheese, sparkling wines, cumin-scented rusks and fritters, tiny, crunchy shrimp and so much more are among the culinary delights of these islands. In this culinary travelogue through the Dodecanese table Diane will introduce us to some of the islands' special foods. In three delectable recipes she'll have us all wanting to cook with the flavors of Dodecanese for dinner. Roditikoi Dolmades - Grape Leaves Stuffed w/Bulgur & Cumin; Pitaroudia - Chickpea Fritters w/Tahini Sauce Lentils Cooked w/Orzo & Carmelized Onions.
Test cook Elle Simone Scott makes host Julia Collin Davison a Breakfast Taco Board for a crowd. Equipment expert Adam Reid shares our recommended stand mixers with host Bridget Lancaster. Test cook Becky Hays reveals the secret to Deluxe Blueberry Pancakes.
Test Cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison Vegetarian Chili and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the International Chili Society. Jack Bishop challenges Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of Kansas-City Style Barbecue Sauce, and Ashley Moore bakes Jalepeno-Cheddar Scones.
Milk Street Editorial Director J.M. Hirsch travels to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he hears from chefs and home cooks about their effort to preserve Ukrainian culture through cuisine. At Milk Street, Christopher Kimball joins J.M. to make an oven-baked, old-school rendition of Chicken Kyiv flavored with dill, lemon and ginger. Then, we investigate the past, present, and future of Ukrainian Borsch.
We struggle with vegetables. Marketing, ads, and even cartoons condition us to believe that vegetables are, well...gross, unappealing and unsatisfying. I'm here to tell you it just ain't so. And with only 1 in 10 Americans eating their recommended number of servings, I know I have my work cut out for me. It's time to fall in love with veggies and live our healthiest lives. Recipes: Cauliflower Puttanesca over Cavatelli; Stuffed Eggplant; Roasted Vegetables with Chickpeas
In part 1 of a two-part interview, legendary Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein reflect on their early careers and how they came to report on the Watergate scandal that ultimately led to President Nixon's resignation 50 years ago.
Eric Hanson heads to Jordan to explore the newly developed 'Jordan Trail' - 450-mile hiking trail that crosses the country and passes through some of the world's most inspiring landscapes and historical sites, including the ancient city of Petra.
PBS NEWSHOUR WEEKEND features a summary of the day's national and international news, using renowned experts to offer analysis.
Food we grow just tastes better. Don't you think? A fresh tomato, a pinch of a fresh herb in a sauce, even a marigold for a simple syrup can make a big difference in a meal. GardenSMART visits with a chef that shows us how she does it. A lot to learn, and a lot to like, be sure to tune in as we GardenSMART.
For Indigenous Americans, the sacred is connected to the land and traditional ways of seeing. Kevin rallies to oppose housing development on tribal land; Colleen's relationship with her mother provides a view of the judgement heaped on traditional healing; and Valery takes us on a hike...interrupted by Bigfoot! Three storytellers, three interpretations of ON SACRED GROUND, hosted by Wes Hazard.
A man is shot dead during an illegal rave on a building site. Ridley and the team investigate, bringing them into the murky world of the victim's wealthy family who hold a closely guarded secret. Carol becomes worried about her son Jack.
The Endicotts reveal that Martin Webster had a motive to kill Cecily. Liam Corby tells Susan that he knows a secret of Lisa's. In the Conway novel, Pund reveals several conclusions he's drawn about the murder of Melissa James.
Van der Valk and his team are called in when a scientist researching a cancer treatment breakthrough is found dead. Van der Valk's ex-flame returns to help uncover the truth and see if pharmaceutical billionaire Freddie Klink is involved.
A pair of acclaimed virtuoso acts thrill in an innovative hour: six-time Grammy-winning UK phenom Jacob Collier performs highlights from his Djesse series and formative bluegrass act Nickel Creek showcase songs from their latest Celebrants.
Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter. / Lyla and Everett tackle learning Double Dutch to become a part of a neighborhood crew.
As Sue Ellen's friends help her look for her lost diary, they start to wonder -- how come she won't let them read it? What's in this diary anyway? In part two, Arthur's hurt his knee but won't tell Mom because then she'd know he'd been playing down at the dump -- where he was not allowed to go.
Orla's Birthday - Omar and Oswald search for the perfect gifts for Orla's 500th birthday. Curriculum: Mapping. Jeremy - The Mobile Unit is accidentally locked out of their van. Curriculum: Word Problems.
Odd Squad Agents help an unlikely villain win the ultimate villain prize, but are they up to the challenge? / An angry Huggle Monster wants her eggs back faster than Onom can deliver them. Can Orli and Ozzie hold off the flying beast?
When the creature adventuring Kratt Brothers take a nasty tumble, the Wild Kratts sets off on a mission to find and recreate one of the greatest of all biotech engineering secrets. Spider silk.
Martin and Chris challenge themselves to ID as many hawks, eagles, owls, falcons and vultures as they can. But the evil endangered species chef, Gaston Gourmand has his own plan for the raptors and has been capturing them all in his quest to find the tastiest bird wing. Will the Wild Kratts team succeed in rescuing the raptors before they become Gourmand's next gourmet delicacy? They'll have to use everything they know about classification and birds of prey - to round up the raptors and return them to where they belong - living free and in the wild!
Lyla and Everett make a lemonade stand to raise money for the animal shelter. / Lyla and Everett tackle learning Double Dutch to become a part of a neighborhood crew.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
Reading the Mud When one of Connie's prized turkeys goes missing on Molly and Tooey's watch, it's up to them to track it down. Armed with a tracking guide, Molly and Tooey decipher tracks in the mud to locate the troublesome turkey and bring it home safely. Unsinkable Molly Mabray Inspired by Daniel's tall tales of sailing on the high seas, Molly, Tooey, and Trini decide to build their own sailboat and voyage to distant waters. They soon find that building a sea-worthy boat is a lot more complicated than it seems.
Something high in the sky is causing a trail of trouble across Citytown, but is it a bird, a plane, or something else? Sparks' Crew observes the properties of things gone wrong downtown, which leads them to understand what the problem is. Curriculum: Understanding the problem is the first step for finding a solution. / It's the day of Pumpkin Palooza and a little girl's decorated pumpkin has been ruined. It's Sparks' Crew to the rescue! Learning that the culprit is a hungry squirrel, they work together to design and build a solution to protect all the decorated pumpkins in City Town. Curriculum: You can use engineering design to gather information and to keep improving each solution. That's the power to solve real world problems!
Trouble is brewing beneath Serene Greens! Hapo the earthworm needs help underground, but how can the CyberSquad possibly help their miniscule friend? With one zap of Digit's "shrinkray," the team shrinks to the size of tiny insects and portals underground. They're literally IN the soil! The diminutive Matt, Jackie, Inez, and Digit come face-to-face with all sorts of critters that make up this thriving ecosystem. The only problem is Hapo's home turf, Bug Bayou, is anything but flourishing. The roots are mushy, the ground is clumpy and dry, and food is scarce, causing creatures to flee to healthier ground. Something is damaging Hapo's soil. But what? The CyberSquad digs in to get to the root of the problem.
"Andy's Big Show" On a quest to make really big art, Andy helps to design a Rio Carnaval float. "Leo Moves It" Leo wakes up to a sudden, unwanted, uncontrollable urge to dance the Samba in Rio.
Night Lights - Nick and Sally are making shadow puppets with the Cat in the Hat, but the batteries in the flashlight have gone out! They jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to visit the fireflies that live in the backyard. There they learn that the fireflies communicate by flashing their lights. And when the fireflies provide the light the kids need, the shadow puppet show can continue! Go Snails Go! - Nick, Sally and the Cat have been invited along on a snail expedition! They jump into the Thingamajigger and shrink down to meet up with Lewis and Clark, the two snails leading the way! As they travel through the forest of Slippity-Goo, having fun sliding in their own shells, the kids learn about all the different ways snails use their shells.
"Spooky Tree" - Shiny invites Annie Tyrannosaurus to Pteranodon Terrace for a sleepover, but all Annie wants to do is investigate the "spooky tree" that Don says "comes alive at night." All Shiny wants to do is stay as far away from the tree as possible. Can the kids get to the bottom of the mysterious tree, and figure out if it really comes alive at night? Educational Objectives: A wide variety of organisms produce light inside their bodies, and this light can be used for a variety of purposes. Some creatures have a chemical reaction in their bodies called "bio-luminescence," which causes them to glow. This bioluminescence can serve different functions, including camouflage, luring of prey, mimicry of other animals, and warnings for potential predators that the glowing critter is unpalatable. "Spinosaurus Super Model" - When Don stumbles across a stick that looks EXACTLY like Old Spinosaurus, he's determined to have the grumpy old dinosaur pose for his sculpture (so he can get the Spinosaurus's features exactly right). But when they arrive at Old Spinosaurus's home, he makes it clear that there's no way he's posing for anything. Can Don convince Old Spinosaurus to pose for his sculpture, or will Don have to come up with another plan? Educational Objectives: Spinosaurus, a gigantic theropod from the Cretaceous period, was the world's largest land carnivore, and the only Mesozoic dinosaur truly built for living in the water versus on land (as opposed to going into the water to cool off, for example).
A huge storm has knocked out Pinkville's power lines just days before Halloween! It looks like the holiday will be canceled -- that is unless Pink-a-girl and Pirate Peter can find a way to save the day! / Pinkalicious, Peter, Rafael and Frida are off to collect berries for their homemade smoothies, but when they arrive at the community garden, they find birds have eaten almost all the berries! To keep the birds away, the kids build a scarecrow - but will it be scary enough?
The Cold Camel Problem - Peg's Neighborhood. While Cleopatra is visiting Peg, her camel wanders off in search of a comfortable climate. Peg and Cat search the neighborhood with a giant thermometer to find him. The Einstein Problem - The Mega Mall. When Cat gets lost in the mall, Peg and her pal Al (Albert Einstein) track him down with the help of a metronome, many equations, and a surprise appearance by Marie Curie.
Oscar's been feeling terrible all day. Elmo, Abby, Grundgetta, and Nina find ways to help Oscar feel better by looking for different exercises he could do. Running that makes you feel awake and energized, yoga that helps your body flexible and calm, and dancing that gets your body moving. As they go off to tell Oscar all the exercises he could do to feel better, they find him coming back from a long, grouchy walk picking up trash. Oscar feels much better and is back to feeling good and rotten.
Chef Pierre's tales inspire Milo, Lofty and Lark to want to work in his world-famous restaurant. After serving up some crazy culinary disasters, can they remember the secret to captivating cookery to prepare a dish fit for a Queen?
The Flapping Feathers's bus derails on its way to the Parranda. Super fans Sammy and Louisa save the celebration! / This year, the Wombats can stay up late to watch the New Year's Eve Acorn Drop - if they can keep from falling asleep.
The Wombats battle sea monsters, surfing scoundrels and pointy rocks on their way to make a sandwich delivery. And Mr. E's day is saved when he buys a robot to hand out balloons - though it's soon unsaved when he messes up its programming.
Prince Wednesday Finds a Way to Play - Daniel and Katerina Kittycat are playing "house" today at school. Prince Wednesday wants to play too, but he wants to be a loud dinosaur. Katerina tells him that loud dinosaurs are not allowed! Luckily, they find a way to play together with Prince Wednesday as a quiet, friendly dinosaur. Finding a Way to Play on Backwards Day - Daniel and O the Owl are at Miss Elaina's house and she has planned a backwards play date. O isn't so sure about all of the backwards things and prefers to play forwards. The friends learn to compromise so everyone can play together.
Daniel is upset when Dad Tiger can't pick him up from school, but Nana Platypus helps take care of him. / On a class trip, Daniel wants to stay with his mom, but she reminds him that Teacher Harriet is also there to take care of him.
Red Planet Monkey - George is thrilled to visit Pizza and Einstein's Space Center to help solve a problem with the Mars rover. But a sleepy monkey falls asleep and wakes to discover that he and the Man with the Yellow Hat are going to Mars! Can the curious little monkey figure out what's been gumming up the rover's controls? Or was it all just a wonderful dream? Tortilla Express - When the grocer runs out of masa (cornmeal), George and Marco are worried they won't be able to make Marco's famous tortillas for his abuela's birthday. Thankfully, Uncle Enrique makes it his mission to find the key ingredient. During their ride on the "Tortilla Express," all three learn where masa comes from and how it gets from the farm to Marco's table.
Feeling Antsy - George loves starting the day off with a big breakfast, but more food lands on the floor than in his mouth. As George cleans up his mess, he spots an army of ants, something the Man with the Yellow Hat warned his messy monkey about. With some help from his friend Hundley, can a monkey and dog come up with a plan to get rid of the unwelcome houseguests or does George have hundreds of new roommates? Maple Monkey Madness - George pours the last drop of maple syrup on his pancakes, leaving the Man with the Yellow Hat with a dry stack of flapjacks. George learns that maple syrup comes from trees, so he and Allie team up to replenish the Man's syrup supply. After tapping lots of trees, tasting bitter sap, and turning sap into syrup at the Renkins' sugar shack, George is finally able to bring home syrup for the Man...just in time for dinner!
Donkey and Panda's Awesome, Extra Fun, Very Good Day keeps going badly. Will Donkey find a way to cheer herself up?/Donkey and Panda find a yodel bird egg with no mama in sight! They vow to protect it, but it's harder than they expect.
It's Purple Panda's first Halloween in Someplace Else, but he's afraid because he doesn't know what to expect. Donkey Hodie is here to help! She prepares Panda for all the things he'll see on Halloween while their neighbors make it extra special.
Olive's Library - It's Olive's birthday party and everyone has given her a book as a present, which makes Olive very happy. However, when she goes to her room to put them away, Olive finds there's no more room. Her shelf is CRAMMED full of books. What should she do with all these books? While outside playing, the kids observe how ants share food by storing it in a special communal room. Inspired by this, the kids help Olive make a little lending library so she can share her books with everyone in Animal Town! Nature Walk - It's Nature Day at school and Elinor, Olive and Ari have to make a Nature Walk at recess. But, it's a windy day and they run into problems when their arrow signs keep blowing over, confusing their classmates and causing them to get turned around on the nature path. Fortunately, the three kids learn how to improve their signs by copying an idea from the trees: underground roots! The kids bury the bottom part of their arrow signs, just like a tree, which works perfectly.
Whyatt wants to bake Baby Joy a special birthday cake - but he doesn't know how! Super Why and his friends soar into a new kind of book - a cookbook - and get the information they need from a rhyming chef with a silly sense of humor as well as a recipe for fun! In the end, Whyatt learns how to cook up the perfect birthday for his little sister. Educational Objectives: To learn about baking, play with the alphabet, practice the magic of spelling, and use the power to read to change the story.
108A When Tia forgets her lucky spoon, Rosie, Javi and Papá use different kinds of transportation to get it to her before her train leaves. 108B When Crystal's flying disc gets stuck in a tree, Rosie learns that just the right kind of transportation can get it down.
This Halloween is sure to be the spookiest ever for Arthur and his friends. While trick-or-treating, Francine meets an elderly woman with a very mysterious past, while Binky finds himself at Mr. Ratburn's amazing haunted house (that's scarier than math class!). And as for Arthur, Buster, and Ladonna? Their tree house sleepover seems to be haunted? but by what?
Spring is coming, and soon the river ice will break, but when? All of Qyah is making their guesses, and the one that comes closest earns a special prize! Do Molly and her friends have a shot at the win? / Spring has sprung, and the whole village pitches in to clean up Qyah. Molly and Tooey discover a mystery piece of trash that turns out to be treasure.
When Lyla's mistake causes Stu to make a mess, she and Luke must figure out how to get everything back in order before their older sisters' birthday is ruined. / Lyla loses Everett's coin and tries to get it back before he comes home.
Fernkenstein's Monster - Inspired by Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," Fern tells a tale so scary that Arthur and the gang become afraid of her! Can Fern prove her skills as a writer and create a different story that's fun instead of frightening? D.W., Dancing Queen - Binky decides to teach D.W. to dance, but she just doesn't seem to get the moves. Is D.W. a no-talent klutz? Or is it Binky's teaching that needs practice?
Orli must find her way to the Odd Squad test center, while villains try to stop her from making it on time. / Ostin and Olyla tell the others the story of how they learned to love singing and dancing because of a villain.
NATURE CAT follows Fred, a house cat who dreams of exploring the great outdoors. In each episode, once his family leaves for the day, Fred transforms into Nature Cat, "backyard explorer extraordinaire." Nature Cat can't wait to get outside for a day of backyard nature excursions and bravery, but there's one problem: He's still a house cat with no instincts for nature. Like many of today's kids, Nature Cat is eager and enthusiastic about outside activities, but is at times intimidated by them. With the help of his animal friends, Nature Cat embarks on action-packed adventures that include exciting missions full of nature investigation, "aha" discovery moments and humor, all while inspiring children to go outside and "play the show."
There's a mystery to be solved, as the Wild Kratts team wonders how a Gecko lizard climbs up smooth surfaces and can even climb upside down. The gang uses their Miniaturizer to shrink down and discover it's all about physics: all objects have electrical charges that attract one another and the gecko's marvelous toe pad structure charges so much that they can walk on surfaces as smooth as glass. But in the meantime Zach has stolen their Miniaturizer and now imprisons them in a glass terrarium. Martin and Chris activate the new Gecko Powers of their Creature Power Suits and must retrieve the Miniaturizer before Zach shrinks all the animals in the creature world.
The kids are attempting to grow prize-winning pumpkins in the back yard. Jet gets carried away and uses his Bortronian Grow-Lamp to grow a huge pumpkin. Now they just have to get his enormous pumpkin downtown to win the contest!
The Cat in the Hat takes Nick and Sally on the craziest Halloween ride filled with howlers and shockers and scary fandangles, big laughs and music and fun from all angles! Their fright-filled adventure takes them deep into the Oooky-ma-kooky Closet where Nick and Sally discover the very best Halloween costumes ever!
When Junior accidentally ruins his dinosaur Halloween costume, Alma, Mami, and T'a Gloria must figure out a way to turn the mistake into a fright-night delight. It's Halloween at the community center, and Alma, Rafia, and Lucas are determined to have the best Haunted Hallway ever. But when Alma decides that she wants to make the Hallway even spookier than before, people stop visiting. What gives?
The Wombats decide to celebrate a summer version of their favorite holiday - Halloween! / Zeke so wants to play in the snow, but it's summer and the Everything Emporium does not sell snow. Next best thing? Build Zeke a giant snow globe!
It's Halloween in Storybrook Village and Pig is so frightened, he won't go Trick or Treating with his friends! The Super Readers pay a storybook visit to Little Ghost, who's a bit of a scaredy cat himself, to teach him there's more to Halloween than meets the eye!
The CyberSquad must "divide and conquer" in order to rescue the Mayor from Hacker's clutches and save Castleblanca's big Halloween Howl party, which all the little monsters are looking forward to.
108A When Tia forgets her lucky spoon, Rosie, Javi and Papá use different kinds of transportation to get it to her before her train leaves. 108B When Crystal's flying disc gets stuck in a tree, Rosie learns that just the right kind of transportation can get it down.
This Halloween is sure to be the spookiest ever for Arthur and his friends. While trick-or-treating, Francine meets an elderly woman with a very mysterious past, while Binky finds himself at Mr. Ratburn's amazing haunted house (that's scarier than math class!). And as for Arthur, Buster, and Ladonna? Their tree house sleepover seems to be haunted? but by what?
Spring is coming, and soon the river ice will break, but when? All of Qyah is making their guesses, and the one that comes closest earns a special prize! Do Molly and her friends have a shot at the win? / Spring has sprung, and the whole village pitches in to clean up Qyah. Molly and Tooey discover a mystery piece of trash that turns out to be treasure.
YOUTH v GOV is the story of America's youth taking on the world's most powerful government. Armed with a wealth of evidence, twenty-one courageous leaders file a ground-breaking lawsuit against the U.S. government, asserting it has willfully acted over six decades to create the climate crisis, thus endangering their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. If these young people are successful, they will not only make history, they will change the future.
Explore the transformative impact of debate-based education in U.S. schools. By incorporating structured debates, the film highlights how this approach fosters critical thinking, communication skills, and active participation among students. It shows how debate fosters discussion, participation and potentially learning.
PBS NewsHour provides in-depth analysis of current events with a news summary, live studio interviews and discussions of domestic and international issues. Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett co-anchor.
Tonight on Amanpour and Company: Gershon Baskin, Former Hostage negotiator/ Author, The Negotiator: Freeing Gilad Schalit from Hamas; Ali Abbasi, Director, The Apprentice; Gillian Anderson, Author, Want. Hari Sreenivasan interviews Renee Diresta, Associate Research Professor, Georgetown.
Craig and Earl explore the lower east side through the lens of Craig's personal sobriety journey. Their guides are three creative women for whom wellness and mental health involve writing, dance, and exploration. From discussing sober sex to voguing for pride month and a non-alcoholic elixir bar... The Good Road is on the wagon.
Alternative venues in the Music City include the National Museum of African American Music and the iconic Parthenon. Inside is a trip through ancient (and not so ancient) history as we talk to changemakers and musicians who see another future for Nashville.
A show on a mission is taking you on a physical mission, to COLOMBIA! Whitney is reporting from the country of Colombia & sharing stories of redemption with a former terrorist, refugee women and locals impacted by the current times on the Colombia/Venezuala border. The show also brings it back home & reminds people that the mission can also be done from our own backyard. We chat with NFL veteran Matt Forte, a pastor helping stop gang violence and CEO is linked to all this.
Guest: Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning, Morningstar. On this week's Consuelo Mack WealthTrack: In Part 2 of our "How to Retire" interview with Christine Benz, Morningstar's personal finance and retirement guru focuses on key financial lessons for retirement after discussing the important non-financial aspects in Part 1.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
YOUTH v GOV is the story of America's youth taking on the world's most powerful government. Armed with a wealth of evidence, twenty-one courageous leaders file a ground-breaking lawsuit against the U.S. government, asserting it has willfully acted over six decades to create the climate crisis, thus endangering their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. If these young people are successful, they will not only make history, they will change the future.
Explore the transformative impact of debate-based education in U.S. schools. By incorporating structured debates, the film highlights how this approach fosters critical thinking, communication skills, and active participation among students. It shows how debate fosters discussion, participation and potentially learning.
Guest: Christine Benz, Director of Personal Finance and Retirement Planning, Morningstar. On this week's Consuelo Mack WealthTrack: In Part 2 of our "How to Retire" interview with Christine Benz, Morningstar's personal finance and retirement guru focuses on key financial lessons for retirement after discussing the important non-financial aspects in Part 1.
A show on a mission is taking you on a physical mission, to COLOMBIA! Whitney is reporting from the country of Colombia & sharing stories of redemption with a former terrorist, refugee women and locals impacted by the current times on the Colombia/Venezuala border. The show also brings it back home & reminds people that the mission can also be done from our own backyard. We chat with NFL veteran Matt Forte, a pastor helping stop gang violence and CEO is linked to all this.
Aaju Peter is a renowned Inuit lawyer and activist who defends the human rights of Indigenous peoples. She's a fierce protector of her ancestral lands in the Arctic and works to bring her colonizers to justice. As Aaju launches an inspiring effort to establish an Indigenous forum, she also embarks upon a deeply personal journey to mend her own wounds, including the unexpected passing of her son.
17-year-old Daunnette Moniz-Reyome, who lives on the Umo ho Native American reservation in Nebraska, has grown up hearing stories of substance abuse, depression, and suicide. Yet Moniz-Reyome has thrived, becoming an activist who has appeared in Teen Vogue and spoken at the U.N. about Native American issues. Mentored by filmmaker Evan Mascagni, Moniz-Reyome interviews Native American youth and elders against the backdrop of a ceremonial powwow. She shares her family's journey to retain the sacred rituals and values of their culture and the ways in which her community is healing generational trauma and mental health issues with strength and dignity.
YOUTH v GOV is the story of America's youth taking on the world's most powerful government. Armed with a wealth of evidence, twenty-one courageous leaders file a ground-breaking lawsuit against the U.S. government, asserting it has willfully acted over six decades to create the climate crisis, thus endangering their constitutional rights to life, liberty, and property. If these young people are successful, they will not only make history, they will change the future.
Explore the transformative impact of debate-based education in U.S. schools. By incorporating structured debates, the film highlights how this approach fosters critical thinking, communication skills, and active participation among students. It shows how debate fosters discussion, participation and potentially learning.
This weekly news analysis program is the only woman-centered national news/talk show on television. Dedicated to the premise that women of all ethnic backgrounds and political persuasions are an important part of the national dialogues, the series provides a platform for the multifaceted views of involved, informed women journalists and commentators. Topics range from women's health to family issues to women in the workplace, the environment, women in finance and education.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
People from around the world flock to Germany for Oktoberfest. Women are increasingly taking on management positions. Plus, people in Denmark seem to trust each other more than anywhere else in Europe. What is the reason for this?
Guest: Josh Shapiro. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro makes his case for Vice President Kamala Harris, discusses how she can win the most closely-watched swing state, and outlines bipartisan efforts to ensure a safe and secure election amid baseless claims of fraud.
Confronting the neglected menopause crisis, challenging societal and medical shortcomings, and advocating for a revolutionary approach to women's health in America where she's prepared for midlife.
For nearly 50 years, chemical engineer and inventor Maria Telkes applied her prodigious intellect to harnessing the power of the sun. She designed and built the world's first successfully solar-heated modern residence and identified a promising new chemical that, for the first time, could store solar heat like a battery. And yet, along the way, she was undercut and thwarted by her boss and colleagues - all men - at MIT. Despite these obstacles, Telkes persevered and, upon her death in 1995, held more than 20 patents. She is now recognized as a visionary pioneer in the field of sustainable energy. An unexpected and largely forgotten heroine, Telkes was remarkable in her vision and tenacity - a scientist and a woman in every way ahead of her time. Her research and innovations from the 1930s through the '70s continue to shape how we power our lives today.
Discover how three Black diplomats broke racial barriers at the US State Department during the Cold War. Asked to represent the best of American ideals abroad while facing discrimination at home, they left a lasting impact on the Foreign Service.
The lives of the Ayala Flores family, who have lived and worked in the nation's capital for 20 years, are shattered when their teenage daughter - who came to the United States from El Salvador at age one and grew up sheltered by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) - gets caught in the middle of the fight over immigration policy. The Trump administration moves to terminate TPS status, only to have the Biden administration act in the eleventh-hour to delay the debate for another year. More than 400,000 TPS holders remain at risk, impacting the lives of almost 200,000 U.S. born children.
In the projects of Watts, Meryland Gonzales, a twelve-year-old female boxer trains to be crowned the 2019 Junior Olympics champion. Meanwhile, her immigrant parents work tirelessly to give their child a shot at achieving her dreams.
Inspired by the nearby Shaker Village, host Tom McLaughlin collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes out of cherry on this episode of Classic Woodworking. These boxes are iconic because of their utility and potential for customization in size and shape. John shows Tom his Shaker technique for bending strips of wood around a form, creating a smooth and beautiful Shaker box.
A blend of both white and red oak creates a through-tenon masterpiece. The strongest joint in woodworking is used to craft a stand that could be used to display unique objects. Granite brings all the design elements together.
Skip the sheet metal tool carts you find in the store and make a better one yourself. The design allows you to customize the drawers and trays inside to suit your needs. Building this cart introduces you to woodworking skills you'll use time after time.
Host Tom McLaughlin shares the design for his hanging tool cabinet - a piece that personalizes any shop - on this episode of Classic Woodworking. Tom uses a jig for the corners and a veneer panel for the front; then he'll hinge and mount the doors and provide guidance on how to create an interior customized for any collection of tools.
Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Bridget Lancaster Erbazzone (Swiss Chard Pie). Equipment expert Adam Ried gives his recommendations for milk frothers. Bridget makes host Julia Collin Davison hearty Soeupa alla Valpellinentze (Savoy Cabbage Soup).
Chef Maria Loi travels to Monemvasia, a stunning Greek town best known as "the rock." The town, which has been carved out of a rock slope, is home to the Kalapothou family. Chef Loi joins three generations of women to sing and carry on the tradition of baking a classic Greek bread called Ladenia and then learns how to make another well known village dish, Traxana, made with stewed eggplant & peasant 'pasta' known as. Inspired by her travels to Monemvasia, back at home Maria is joined by friend Christian Wistehuff where she bakes her easy version of Ladenia. Called Nerobouli (Easy Big Bubble Bread), it has lots of water, and large air bubbles. Chef Loi then grabs one of her regular diners at the restaurant, sweet Amrita Vora to help make Couscoussaki me Tyri (Greek Mac n Cheese).
Liora, Maya and Yolanda visit the cradle of Argentinian red wine, the famous Malbec Nation in Mendoza. In search of exquisite wines and exciting cuisine, the hosts meet the artisans behind Argentinian wine production. Later the hosts challenge acclaimed Chef Nadia Haron to cook a traditional meal with a personal twist that compliments their chosen wines. Will the flavors harmonize?
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison a Korean classic, Japchae (Sweet Potato Starch Noodles with Vegetables and Beef). Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about vinegars from around the world. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster savory Beef Ho Fun.
Prefabricated walls are set in place. The house is moved off temporary cribbing back into place over its new foundation. A structural engineer is onsite to solve a problem. Kevin and Tommy try Nashville's famous hot chicken.
Jenn assists a homeowner in choosing tropical trees for his backyard with the help of a fruit tree specialist; Nathan demonstrates a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; Ross shares some home smart light products on the market today.
Fifteenth-century Florence was the home of the Renaissance and the birthplace of our modern world. In this first of two episodes, we gaze into the self-assured eyes of Michelangelo's David, enjoy Botticelli's Birth of Venus, delve into the 3-D wonders of Ghiberti's Gates of Paradise, appreciate Fra Angelico's serene beauty, and climb the dome that kicked off the Renaissance. Then we cross the Arno to where Florentine artisans live, work, and eat...very well.
Bob Ross uses a unique twist in his painting technique to create a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.
Join Miranda for this targeted no-impact workout designed to stretch and strengthen the gluteus muscles by rebalancing the entire body. In just 23 minutes, you will learn to decompress the hip joints by releasing chronically tight hip flexors - allowing you to properly activate, strengthen and tone the largest muscle group in the body (which will help burn more calories!) Easy to follow and moderately paced, this standing and floor glute-centered workout will leave you feeling strengthened, freer in the joints, while improving posture and alleviating pain in the lower back, knees and hips.
Connect to the infinite healing power of the ocean in "Practice for Fluidity." As you settle into the rhythm of the breath, you connect to your inner rhythm, which is also in line with the ebb of the flow of the ocean. A wave rises and falls, just like each breath. You'll channel this fluidity of the breath and the ocean into your body and physical practice with this immersive vinyasa flow so you can be with the ebb of flow of life, to feel resilient, strong, and in control of how you feel. We can't always control what's happening around us just like we can't control the waves, but we can control what's happening within us to be with the ebb of flow of life and with more ease.
Host Sara Gallegos was really inspired by the autumns of Michigan for this quilt! Based on a one-block design by Maria Umhey, Sara's version incorporates updated flannel fabrics. You'll learn tricks for dealing with thicker fabrics, and also how to quilt using straight-line quilting a less challenging alternative to stitch-in-the-ditch quilting.
Sean stays in a countryside castle and explores the traditions of Argentina's famous gauchos. He learns that Tango is much harder than it looks and finds inspiration in the Argentines' passion for dance, which leads to his painting "Tango."
Jenn assists a homeowner in choosing tropical trees for his backyard with the help of a fruit tree specialist; Nathan demonstrates a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; Ross shares some home smart light products on the market today.
Prefabricated walls are set in place. The house is moved off temporary cribbing back into place over its new foundation. A structural engineer is onsite to solve a problem. Kevin and Tommy try Nashville's famous hot chicken.
Noted author of Weedless Gardening, Dr. Lee Reich knows a thing or two about gardening. This soil scientist and avid gardener has perfected the art and science of making great compost, and he's known for another specialty - growing unusual fruit. In this episode, we're back to visit Lee once again. This time, we dig into some of the other fascinating pursuits of this ever-curious and sought-after garden authority. Local Angle: New Paltz, NY resident and national authority on horticulture, Lee Reich shares tips for successfully growing fruit from his backyard farmden. This episode also features a segment from the iconic Mohonk Mountain House.
GardenSMART visits a farm that's pushing the boundaries in how we use hedges in the garden. From learning about plants both new and old, to new ways of growing them, this show is loaded with great ideas. Tune in as we GardenSMART.
Honey Locust from log to home is used to make the ultimate salad serving bowl. This 44-pound green wood bowl blank is turned into a three-pound graceful kitchen masterpiece. Bandsaw tips save the day when making this rough bowl blank. Guest turner Barry Todd shares his latest turned creations. Plus, a visit to Catch My Drift (driftwood art) at the Brubaker Studio.
Shop secrets, tips, hacks ... whatever you call them. The cast shares the clever lessons that can help you use your tools more effectively, build projects more with more confidence, and organize your workshop better. Find out how to improve your skills on this episode.
In this episode of Classic Woodworking, host Tom McLaughlin shares his contemporary take on a classic design: the Adirondack lawn chair. Using cypress, Tom shows how to cut a comfortable curve into the seat and back of this chair. The mitered joint on the arm rest is an additional detail which makes for a smooth, slanting arm that resolves into a drink holder. Expect to enjoy time outdoors in this updated version of an old favorite.
Master wood carver Jackie Wilson built a rocking horse for Prince George of Cambridge. On this episode she and host Eric Gorges make a rocking horse fit for a king.
Hard maple circular cutting boards along with turned pie servers and cheese planes are ideal gifts for every occasion. Turning wood is easy to do! See detailed steps to begin turning custom gifts. Made of colorful SpectraPly.
Join Phil, Logan, and Chris as they build a new workbench for the Woodsmith Shop. This one is sized for smaller shops but still has big-time features. It also looks good too. Learn smart techniques for sturdy joinery and flattening benchtops.
Inspired by the nearby Shaker Village, host Tom McLaughlin collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes out of cherry on this episode of Classic Woodworking. These boxes are iconic because of their utility and potential for customization in size and shape. John shows Tom his Shaker technique for bending strips of wood around a form, creating a smooth and beautiful Shaker box.
A blend of both white and red oak creates a through-tenon masterpiece. The strongest joint in woodworking is used to craft a stand that could be used to display unique objects. Granite brings all the design elements together.
Skip the sheet metal tool carts you find in the store and make a better one yourself. The design allows you to customize the drawers and trays inside to suit your needs. Building this cart introduces you to woodworking skills you'll use time after time.
Host Tom McLaughlin shares the design for his hanging tool cabinet - a piece that personalizes any shop - on this episode of Classic Woodworking. Tom uses a jig for the corners and a veneer panel for the front; then he'll hinge and mount the doors and provide guidance on how to create an interior customized for any collection of tools.
Prefabricated walls are set in place. The house is moved off temporary cribbing back into place over its new foundation. A structural engineer is onsite to solve a problem. Kevin and Tommy try Nashville's famous hot chicken.
Jenn assists a homeowner in choosing tropical trees for his backyard with the help of a fruit tree specialist; Nathan demonstrates a tool that makes asphalt roof work easier; Ross shares some home smart light products on the market today.
Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison a Korean classic, Japchae (Sweet Potato Starch Noodles with Vegetables and Beef). Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about vinegars from around the world. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster savory Beef Ho Fun.
Test cook Bryan Roof and host Bridget Lancaster uncover the secrets to making Hawaiian-Style Fried Chicken. · Equipment expert Adam Ried reviews plastic wrap with host Julia Collin Davison. Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget to a tasting of potato chips. Test cook Natalie Estrada makes Julia an Aloha State favorite, Hawaiian Macaroni Salad.
Ancient Greece produced one of humankind's most extraordinary period of cultural and intellectual transformation. From this prolific era sprang the very essence of Western civilization: poetry and architecture, the sciences and a democratic form of government. Essential to this revolution of human thought stood the powerful and revered deities of Greek mythology. They touched every aspect of life and influenced every action; yet somehow, they vanished from modern cosmology, leaving behind only temples, ruins, and a collection of strange but magnificent stories. In the seventh installment of his ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE series of travel specials, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs embarks on a great odyssey through Greece to discover the meaning and relevance of Greek mythology today. Richard begins his time-travels in Athens, and then heads to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. He visits the island of Ithaca, the site of the mystical oracles at Delphi, and finishes his journey at the home of the gods, Mt. Olympus. Joining Richard is author Agapi Stassinopolous and Greece native Arianna Huffington.
In this second of a two episodes on Florence, we enjoy more of the exquisite artistic treasures of the city that propelled Europe out of the Middle Ages. Then we side-trip to a couple of rival cities and cultural capitals in their own right, Pisa and Lucca, where we'll marvel at a tipsy tower, circle a city on its ramparts, and enjoy some Puccini in his hometown.
This episode explores techniques that will change the way you cook Italian food at home. We learn that you don't have to sear meat to make a flavorful stew from Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay, who shows us the secret to tender and savory Roman Braised Beef with Tomato and Cloves. Then, Christopher Kimball uses a multicooker to boil pasta and make an easy sauce for Bucatini with Cherry Tomato Sauce with Fresh Sage. Finally, Milk Street Cook Catherine Smart teaches us how to cook potatoes like risotto with a recipe for Tuscan Braised Potatoes (Patate in Umido).
Christopher Kimball takes a trip to Jalisco to explore beach-side pies. Back in the kitchen, Chris and Milk Street Cook Erica Bruce demonstrate three variations of these pies using a Hot Water Crust. From Yelapa-Style Sweet Corn Pie to Yelapa-Style Chocolate Pie and Coconut Macaroon Pie, this episode has a pie for everyone!
Pati's passion for travel doesn't stop with Mexico, she also has a soft spot for her travels in the USA. She'll put her Mexican spin on some regional American favorites to surprise her three sons.
Join the cooks as they prepare grab-and-go meals, from breakfast burritos to musubi. In the second round, the cooks make home-baked treats as part of the first-ever Great American Recipe Bake Sale.
Bob Ross uses a unique twist in his painting technique to create a happy little stream tumbling through a rocky meadow.
Watch and learn as Bob Ross creates crashing waves in this very dark moonlight setting.
Ancient Greece produced one of humankind's most extraordinary period of cultural and intellectual transformation. From this prolific era sprang the very essence of Western civilization: poetry and architecture, the sciences and a democratic form of government. Essential to this revolution of human thought stood the powerful and revered deities of Greek mythology. They touched every aspect of life and influenced every action; yet somehow, they vanished from modern cosmology, leaving behind only temples, ruins, and a collection of strange but magnificent stories. In the seventh installment of his ADVENTURES WITH PURPOSE series of travel specials, renowned adventurer Richard Bangs embarks on a great odyssey through Greece to discover the meaning and relevance of Greek mythology today. Richard begins his time-travels in Athens, and then heads to Olympia, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. He visits the island of Ithaca, the site of the mystical oracles at Delphi, and finishes his journey at the home of the gods, Mt. Olympus. Joining Richard is author Agapi Stassinopolous and Greece native Arianna Huffington.
Jimmy Sneed creates a stuffed turkey leg, using shitake mushrooms and Virginia smoked ham in the stuffing. Chef Sneed demonstrates how to debone the turkey. As an accompaniment, he prepares grits and asparagus.
Forget about red meat and black and blue steak. Today, we're grilling green. Grilling green with vegetables we love to cook over live fire, like asparagus, corn, and mushrooms. Green with foods that are less likely candidates for grilling. This show celebrates meatless grilling in all its verdant glory. From a new egg salad-really-LAVISHED with grilled fresh hearts of palm. To a squash, black bean, and queso fresco pizza you grill directly over the fire-no pizza stone required. And what better way to grill cheese than with portobello mushrooms and grilled bread served in a swirl of blazing cognac?