Cooking student Erica learns the ins and outs of making a mouth-watering Cherry Focaccia from start to finish. From making a sweet dough from scratch to topping it with slow-cooked Bing Cherries, it's the perfect indulgence for a special day-or any day. Next up, Mary Ann shifts gears from sweet to savory with a Focaccia Barese, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes and Castelvetrano olives. Focaccia? Gotcha!
Host Laura Theodore prepares a zesty breakfast menu featuring "Tofu Ranchero," a slightly spicy dish served with fresh tomato sauce. For a baked treat, "Cornbread and Sweet Pepper Mini-Muffins" wakes up sleepy taste buds, while "Pineapple, Banana and Strawberry Smoothie" presents a frosty and fruity beverage to get the morning started on an energizing note. (5 of 13)
Snow-covered landscape, icy pond and cabin, compliments of the fast and skillful brushes of Bob Ross.
Experience the astonishing beauty of a spectacular Southwest desert, developed from the amazing brushes of Bob Ross.
Savor the return of the second Great American Recipe Bake Sale, as the home cooks' baking skills are put to the test as they make both a baked breakfast item and their favorite bake sale good.
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. Richard Bangs embarks on a great odyssey through Greece to discover the meaning and relevance of Greek mythology today.
Host Laura Theodore prepares a zesty breakfast menu featuring "Tofu Ranchero," a slightly spicy dish served with fresh tomato sauce. For a baked treat, "Cornbread and Sweet Pepper Mini-Muffins" wakes up sleepy taste buds, while "Pineapple, Banana and Strawberry Smoothie" presents a frosty and fruity beverage to get the morning started on an energizing note. (5 of 13)
Ah, our hearts. They beat with life; they grieve with sorrow; they pulse with love; they pump life through our bodies. We don't take very good care of our tender hearts though. And yet, they fight for our lives every minute of every day. Much of our hearts distress can be linked to our kitchens, so let's talk about giving our hearts some seriously delicious TLC. Recipes: Lentil Fritters; Avocado Hummus; Farinata.
Today's episode is set on the patio of a stunning villa with breathtaking views of the Caribbean sea. Join Miranda Esmonde-White for an episode of Classical Stretch that decompresses your vertebrae and stretches your spine.
Bask and breathe in the gorgeous sunset amongst a brilliant sunflower backdrop as we move through a gentle seated practice. Sarah Starr guides a gentle practice using a chair for stability and balance. Enjoy stretches that link breath with movement, forward bends to free the muscles of the back, increasing circulation to internal organs, ending with a relaxing guided meditation. (7 of 9)
Take a break from your daily routine and shake things up. Host Julie Fei Fan Balzer creates playful zines from daily life. Then, Erin Gerlach shows how to repair clay pots. Last is a color study - black.
Sarah goes to the Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast to meet an experienced horseman and hear about his 30 year career as a jockey. Jack expresses his love of horses and passion for racing. Roger decides to take some close-up photos of Jack and use acrylics to paint his portrait.
Host Miranda Esmonde-White helps people of all ages and fitness levels rebalance their bodies, increase mobility and keep joints healthy and pain-free. Each 30-minute episode features a full-body workout with dynamic strengthening and stretching exercises.
Today's episode is set on the patio of a stunning villa with breathtaking views of the Caribbean sea. Join Miranda Esmonde-White for an episode of Classical Stretch that decompresses your vertebrae and stretches your spine.
Host Laura Theodore prepares the quintessential American meal featuring meaty tasting "Mushroom-Nut Burgers" paired with delicious "Confetti Oven Fries." "Jazzy Coleslaw" adds color and crunch, while "Banana Milk-less Shake" adds a sweet and creamy touch of classic taste. (6 of 13)
When we feel great, life is sweet. When we don't, we want to curl up on the sofa and watch old sitcom re-runs. If you want to live the sweet life, you have to take care of yourself. And it begins in the kitchen. Time to live the good life today on Christina Cooks. Recipes: Niko's Vegan Bouillabaisse; Mini Spiced Chocolate Cakes.
TRAILS TO OISHII TOKYO (formerly called Trails to Tsukiji) takes an in-depth look at Japanese food available at Tokyo's iconic market, where every kind of fresh food, from seafood to produce, is gathered from around the country. The program traces unique Japanese foods from the market back to their original source. Past episodes included: "Abalone," called "the treasure of the sea" in Japan; "Oysters," which the Japanese have been eating for 4,000 years; and "Green Tea," the country's popular beverage of choice.
In JOURNEYS IN JAPAN, English-speaking visitors travel the length of Japan exploring the culture, meeting local people, visiting historic sites, and offering travel hints rarely found in guidebooks. The series provides an eye-opening look at the many unique places to visit in Japan.
Host J Schwanke explores unusual vessels for flower arranging with a visit to an antique market. Ideas to re-use, re-purpose, and upcycle containers for flower arrangements.
Seasonal weekly series with tips for the backyard gardener and homeowner, including lawn care, tree care, houseplants and flowers. Host and University of Tennessee Extension Agent Chris Cooper provides advice and tips for gardening success with the help of plant experts, Master Gardeners and other guests.
Enjoy a tasty affirmational plant-based meal at Cafe Gratitude while celebrating mindful masters who take their craft seriously. Meet a restaurateur in Paris who prides himself on creating classic French recipes without meat or dairy, including a sublime plant-based Brie. Then, we're in San Francisco with a Zen Buddhist monk who conjures matcha meditations with traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. Next, we debate the honey question with a passionate beekeeper working to combat colony collapse disorder at the world-famous Miraval Resort.
Fly with Ernest to la Isla del Encanto and be transformed in El Yunque rainforest, historic Ponce, and unforgettable Loiza. ¡Hay comida, tambien!
In Cali, Colombia, Kim joins hundreds of Afro-Colombians as they converge on the salsa capital of the world for a rhythmic four-day festival named after the legendary musician, Petronio Alvarez. She gets a hands-on lesson in salsa dancing and drumming at the Salsa Museum and meets one of the most revered marimba players alive today. Along the way, Kim tastes creole cuisine and even gets a new hairstyle!
An enchanting pilgrimage through Northern India's most sacred sites takes us through Kolkata's crowded, cow-filled streets flowing with rivers of chai and calls of vendors hawking spicy dhal. Just in time for Hindu festival season, we bow our heads in frankincense-scented Ashrams, white water raft on the holy river Ganges in Rishikesh and kneel with reverence during an explosive sunset fire ceremony in Varanasi. Then, after a pit stop to patch a flat tire and load up on cardamom sweets, we wind fourteen hours to an altitude of 10,800 feet. Through treacherous Himalayan cliffs and rogue tribes of sheep and monkeys, we search for ancient meditation caves in Badrinath, finishing our sojourn with a communal soak in a steaming hot spring on the chilly border of Tibet.
Mickela heads to the Little Caribbean neighborhood in Crown Heights, Brooklyn in preparation of the joyous Carnival season! She takes outdoor Soca dance classes, learns the steel pan with Tropical Fete, dances on stilts with the KaisokahUSA Moko Jumbies, and of course, eats the local dishes in the West Indian Market!
Fly with Ernest to transcendent Tofino, British Columbia, where the surf's up, the trees enchant, the stories enlighten, and the laughs abound!
Colombia's Pacific coastline is home to lush rain forests, beautiful beaches, and the African diaspora. At the Sugarcane Museum, Kim learns about Colombia's colonial era Afro descendant people who built the country's sugar cane and rail industries. She traces the fight for freedom to the country's first Black female Vice President, brilliantly portrayed by painter Jose Eibar Castillo. And, traveling via a unique motorcycle rebuilt for the rail line, Kim travels off the beaten path to the bio diverse natural reserve of San Cipriano.
Fly with Ernest to jazzy, hip, and snazzy Montreal, Quebec, Canada's second-largest city that's first in cultural flavor and endless urban delights!
Our love affair for Asian food began on our honeymoon and is still as steamy as ever. Join us as we taste, slurp and lick our way through two all-time foodie destinations: Vietnam and Thailand. From the textured mastery of Hanoi's crispy rolls to the spicy Bahn Mi and street corner Pho served piping hot in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam never disappointed. Next, we hop into a Tuk-tuk to explore Thailand's legendary markets and an animal sanctuary helping abused elephants heal with a tireless conservationist. From umami bomb noodles in Chiang Mai's exhilarating night markets, to the addictive mango sticky rice of Bangkok's rural floating markets, Thailand was a gift that kept on giving. Back at home, we show you how to make a simple version of Thai favorite, Pad See Ew.
Fly with Ernest to Aotearoa for a great journey around the stunning South Island of New Zealand by rail, making plenty of new friends along the way!
In the lifestyle series FRESH GLASS, host Cassandra Schaeg takes viewers on adventures nationwide, featuring noteworthy stories from diverse innovators in the food and beverage fields, building on her own passion for this work. Featured guests come from backgrounds that symbolize empowerment, resilience, and perseverance. Join the conversation as they celebrate the spirit of innovation, legacy, and authenticity and entrepreneurship in wine, beer, restaurants, and other food and beverage business.
This week on Simply Ming, Chef Tsai is cooking Henry's famous Five Spice Orange Pound Cake and Chef Tsai will cook and Warm GF Chocolate Rice Cake. Before cooking dessert he stirs up an Espresso-Bourbon Cream Martini, and a refreshing Lemongrass Tea for Henry.
Diane's artist daughter, Kyveli, invites a few gallerists and young artists for dinner in her studio in Exarcheia, a fascinating Athens neighborhood, and Diane cooks up the perfect meal to inspire their insightful conversation. On the menu: Braised Ouzo-Orange Octopus, Zucchini-Herb Phyllo Pie, and a Giant Bean Greek Salad.
When Lidia sits down for a meal in Italy, there are some dishes that she tastes that bring her such joy... they're just too good not to share with us! Like her rendition of Mussel Bruschetta, inspired by her favorite restaurant on the beach in Fiumicino. And grandson Lorenzo stops by for an Olive Oil Tasting, leaving us feeling more confident when it comes to this liquid gold. Then Lidia shares a heavenly traditional dish from the Amalfi Coast, Spaghetti in Lemon Cream Sauce. The acidity of the lemons cuts the fat of the cream, making a beautifully balanced dish. It was love at first taste for Lidia, and she hopes it will be for us too!
Founded in 1855, Adam Puchta Winery is the oldest, continuously-owned family farmed winery in the US. Seven generations have worked this land in the Hermann, Missouri, AVA. In this episode, you'll meet Parker Puchta, who, after his father's sudden passing, is at the helm of this historic winery. Today, he is building its legacy for his own son and the generations to come.
Test cook Christie Morrison makes host Bridget Lancaster iconic Sliders. Next, tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Julia Collin Davison to a tasting of ketchup, and test cook Bryan Roof makes Julia a show-stopping Croque Monsieur.
Join the party in the barn as the home cooks serve up their most cherished dish from a special event in their lives and best family-style holiday meal.
Enjoy a tasty affirmational plant-based meal at Cafe Gratitude while celebrating mindful masters who take their craft seriously. Meet a restaurateur in Paris who prides himself on creating classic French recipes without meat or dairy, including a sublime plant-based Brie. Then, we're in San Francisco with a Zen Buddhist monk who conjures matcha meditations with traditional Japanese tea ceremonies. Next, we debate the honey question with a passionate beekeeper working to combat colony collapse disorder at the world-famous Miraval Resort.
Fly with Ernest to la Isla del Encanto and be transformed in El Yunque rainforest, historic Ponce, and unforgettable Loiza. ¡Hay comida, tambien!
Adventurer Richard Bangs ventures into the heart of Hong Kong to discover what forces drive a city in which the spiritual concept of chi and the worldly concept of wealth coexist. Bangs begins by taking in one of the most dazzling festivals on earth, Chinese New Year. Then, he wanders beneath the skyscrapers of Central District, meanders down the alleys of Western District and ferries across the harbor to Kowloon. Later, he sails the "dragon-infested" waters to the Geopark, an ecological preserve, before making his way to Lantau Island, and finally north, to the villages of the New Territories.
Tina visits Hardanger, the fjord valley known as Norway's orchard. In spring, the valley provides an abundance of wild herbs and edible flowers. Tina makes a Norwegian drink and serves it with local fjord trout. (3 of 13)
Carrie shows off her Charleston roots making shrimp and grits on the water with her dad. They create a giant feast with Callie, her culinary inspiration and mom. Then she and her lifelong friends create a girls' only dinner and re-live how they banded together to launch the biscuit empire.
Cook with what you have in your pantry! Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri prepares Cream-Free Tomato Bisque with Parmesan Croutons, a grown-up twist on a childhood favorite. Then, Milk Street Cook Sam Fore makes Pasta with Pesto Rosso, a red pesto featuring roasted red pepper and pecorino. To finish, Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay demonstrates Stir-Fried Cumin Tofu, marinated in soy sauce and vinegar to add instant depth.
Test cook Elle Simone makes Julia the best Braised New Mexico–Style Pork in Red Chile Sauce (Carne Adovada), and equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for 9-inch tongs. Then, test cook Erin McMurrer makes Bridget the ultimate Mexican Corn Salad (Esquites).