At a gala performance of Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore, Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis) meets the gorgeous Lin Chung who has rescued the theatre's leading man from some thugs in a dark alley in Chinatown. The evening continues on unexpectedly with a bizarre death onstage. Phryne must solve an old murder, find a new murderer, and banish the theatre's ghost who seems likely to kill again. (6 of 13)
The Brokenwood Health Retreat becomes unhealthy for one unfortunate visitor, leaving the team of detectives with a difficult case to solve.
The police search for the missing heirloom, and suspicion falls on an absent guest and the bellhop, Billy, who has also hidden political pamphlets at Nish's behest. The search culminates in a confrontation between Cecil and Jack.
Stanley McChrystal served in the U.S. Army for 34 years, rising to the rank of Four-Star General. He was the Commander of International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan and Joint Special Operations Command. His expertise in leadership has led to six books. He discusses his latest, On Character, and the choices we make that reflect who we are and define our lives.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Guest: Neil Gorsuch. Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch discusses the heroes of the American Revolution, the importance of civics education, declining faith in democracy among young Americans, and the role of the court in sustaining America's ideals for the future.
Where does Mister Rogers find a 500 pound baby? At the zoo! It's a baby elephant, and Mister Rogers visits there to learn about how the mother elephant and people at the zoo help care for it. Mister Rogers also has a video showing how people make backpacks. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday is determined to see what's inside Mayor Maggie's backpack and commands Corney to make a machine that sees inside things.
Double Tibble Trouble - Playing with the Tibble twins requires preparation, endurance and earplugs. But when one gets sick, playing with the other should be a lot easier - shouldn't it? Arthur's Almost Live Not Real Music Festival - Arthur and the gang create their own music videos. What they lack in high-tech video gear, they make up for in state-of-the-art imaginations!
When Chris and Martin lose their gear to a snapping turtle, they are stuck mini-sized in a vast northern woodland lake. They come across a fluffy baby loon and decide to go on a mini quest to rescue the baby bird and find its parents. Along the way, they realize how much hard work goes into raising young creatures.
Cryptologist Cora takes her time and thinks carefully to decode a secret message hidden in the game. / Landscape Designer Dev creates a plan to make a yard both beautiful and functional by choosing the best plants for each space.
Lyla and Everett recruit Stu to play basketball against their moms, but they'll need to teach Stu to win. / Lyla and Luke restore their old toy car to make it special for Stu.
Carl's medium-sized fuchsia yo-yo is missing from his collection! The Lost and Found Detectives are on the case - time to look for clues. / A rainy day changes Carl's pool day plans and he's stuck inside - now what is he going to do?
"Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood" is an animated series with live-action interstitials. Fred Rogers' original Neighborhood of Make Believe is recreated in vibrant color and texture; his signature puppet Daniel Striped Tiger is transformed into a curious and playful 4-year-old joined by his friends O the Owl, Prince Wednesday, Katerina Kittycat and Miss Elaina. The series curriculum is school-readiness and social-emotional learning, and each preschool themed episode offers a musical strategy for children and parents to use together.
Phoebe wants to surprise Grandma Annie with a birthday dance, but will she teach everyone in time Phoebe & Jay are in charge of the bell pepper in the garden, but a few unplanned curveballs make it more difficult than expected.
Grover sees that Elmo's feeling sad after his dad left for a work trip. He tries to make him laugh but it doesn't work. His friends explain that he can ask how to help. Grover learns that Elmo just needs a friend who'll hold his hand.
When Malik and Zadie can't agree on how tidy to keep their bedroom, the solution seems easy. Divide one room between three Wombats! / It takes a village of Zeke's friends to build enough houses for the "fairies" who have moved in.
The Menomonee Valley in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is becoming a vital and happening place. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Menomonee Valley, the Harley Davidson Museum, Palermo’s, Potawatomi Casino, and BBC Lighting are well-known and always fun. But there’s more happening here. Do you like pickled foods? Bay View Packing is for you. Art? Warehouse Art Museum is unreal. How about eating and drinking? Twisted Fisherman and Third Space Brewing got you!
Get a front-row seat to performances by your favorite Milwaukee musicians. For RHYTHM CAFE MKE, Milwaukee PBS teams up with Anodyne Coffee Roasting in the heart of the Walker's Point neighborhood to bring you exclusive, original and up-close performances.
In-depth weekly news and public affairs for the state of Wisconsin. Anchor Frederica Freyberg meets with civic and political leaders to help provide context for the impacting issues in the area.
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.
Stanley McChrystal served in the U.S. Army for 34 years, rising to the rank of Four-Star General. He was the Commander of International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan and Joint Special Operations Command. His expertise in leadership has led to six books. He discusses his latest, On Character, and the choices we make that reflect who we are and define our lives.
Join award-winning journalists every Friday night in a robust roundtable discussion of the week's major national news stories.
Discover delightful treasures at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms including a 1954 Marilyn Monroe military defense ID photo, a Panama hat, ca. 1970 and an Andy Warhol Golden Shoe collage. Which is valued at $125,000 to $150,000?
Emmy Award and two-time Golden Globe) nominee Dennis Quaid has been playing music since his childhood. A touring musician with countless miles of performances, he delivers his debut Gospel concert Fallen, A Gospel Record for Sinners. In addition to his soul-stirring renditions of seven hymns and classics and five original songs, the actor/singer/songwriter sits down with Gospel music legend Bill Gaither for an inspiring conversation, sharing his journey of redemption and message of eternal hope.
What would a county fair be without "Cotton Candy and a Toy Balloon"? On this show from 1975 you'll hear "The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down", Arthur Duncan invites everyone to "Meet Me In St. Louis", and everyone agrees "There's Something About A Hometown Band".
When a young woman is raped and murdered, Gently and Bacchus are thrown into a world of racial intolerance, sexual jealousy and turf warfare.
An illegal Jordanian immigrant is found strangled in a meat locker with a page from the priceless "Golden Koran" is found on his person.
A monk is found dead, kneeling in prayer. Patience and Frankie investigate and secrets surface at the monastery. Meanwhile, Patience finds herself on stage as the face of City of York police and starts rethinking her decision about Elliot.
While Alphy seeks redemption and renewed faith, Geordie's investigation into a local crook ignites a high-stakes siege. As tensions rise and shots are fired, courage, love, and sacrifice are pushed to their limits.
In the season two finale, the family gathers at Downton Abbey for Christmas.
When an old threat returns to Setauket, Abe risks everything to protect Anna. Rogers travels to a prison ship seeking a mysterious man.
Around 1400, Europe rediscovered the aesthetics of ancient Greece and Rome. This rebirth of classical culture showed itself in the statues, paintings, and architecture of Florence, then spread to Spain, Holland, Germany, and beyond. The Renaissance-from art-loving popes to Leonardo's Mona Lisa and Michelangelo's David-celebrated humanism and revolutionized how we think about our world.
Venture to Fosnavag, a picturesque island in Norway's western waters, where fishing traditions are still thriving. Meet Rita Sevik, a pioneering shipowner, and young fisherman Isak and Thomas, who are shaping the future of Norway's herring fisheries. This episode delves into the deep connection between the sea, faith, and community, offering a unique perspective on life along Norway's rugged coast.
In Canada, a tiny turtle ventures through a forest of giants in search of the lake where she will spend the next 50 years of her life. In South Africa, a young bushbaby is drawn towards a world of light in his quest to find a new home.
Join NOVA for New Horizon's historic flyby of Pluto, the culmination of the spacecraft's nine-year, three-billion-mile journey to reveal the first-ever detailed images of this strange, icy world at the very edge of our solar system.
Dive into the colorful world of Earth's essential pollinators - bees, moths, and butterflies. Scientists and enthusiasts discuss life without these resilient creatures, whose impact goes far beyond their delicate appearance.
Journey to Norway's southwest coast, where history and gastronomy meet. Famous for its charming wooden houses and vibrant restaurant scene, our hosts visit Stavanger, the fourth largest city in Norway. A highlight of the trip is the "Restoration," a replica of the ship that carried Norwegian immigrants to the U.S.
Join Darley on a Revolutionary Road Trip from Charleston to James Island and through Berkeley County in South Carolina, experiencing historic sites and untold stories related to the American Revolution. Explore history and culture at The Charleston Museum, Heyward Washington House, Middleton Place, Fort Johnson, McLeod Plantation, St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Old Santee Canal Park and Francis Marion's gravesite, including restaurants with Gullah Geechee influences.
Burt introduces the Kindland Movement of Cleveland, Ohio, which brings communities together to highlight the importance of kindness. From food drives to neighborhood cleanups, the movement demonstrates how small acts can create meaningful change. With decades of experience in schools, Kindland now seeks to spread its message nationwide.
Why is a European Christmas Market also called Weihnachtsmarkt or a Christkindlmarkt? And what do these markets have to do with the Holy Roman Empire? Why do you find Christmas Markets mostly in German-speaking countries? What is the curious history of the Advent Wreath, of Silent Night, and a creepy Christmas character named Krampus? And is a Krampus different than a Krapfen?
Donkey and Bob Dog love riding Harriett's new Swoop-a-rino, but Duck Duck can't figure out how to fly it. Can she learn to do it?/Donkey takes Duck Duck on an adventure where she has to make a lot of choices. How will she decide which way to go?
Rosie creates a dance party island in her backyard, but the flag she puts on the island causes confusion. / Rosie wants to help cheer on Javi's soccer team, so she decides to become their mascot.
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.
Digit and the kids go on a rescue mission to save Slider, searching for their friend all over a mysterious cybersite called Ticktockia. But it's all a big trick by Hacker, and Slider's not even there! And if the CyberSquad doesn't leave soon, they'll be stuck forever. Can they learn enough about gears to escape before the clock strikes 9? Only time will tell! EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: Watch carefully how two gears mesh and you can discover how their size and number of teeth affects the speed at which each turns.
Sue Ellen and Fern take a popularity quiz they find in a magazine for teenagers. They change their personalities to become more likable, but why does it seem no one likes them anymore? In the second story, Buster's convinced that his great joke will be the difference between a successful oral report and failure. But when Binky steals his material, will Buster stay mad forever?
While in Madagascar, the Wild Kratts learn from Wild Kratts Kid, Patricia Ranomafana, that a Golden Bamboo lemur baby has been born. The Team decides to stay a bit longer to learn about this rare lemur.
Chef Julia Child observes as pastry chef and master teacher Markus Farbinger creates a classic Viennese Pastry flavored with an espresso batter and layered with merengue. He also demonstrates how to make a decorative yet edible garnish of baskets made out of caramel, which are then filled with fruit.
Chef Daniel Boulud prepares a dish of roasted veal chops and sweetbreads. Boulud uses various techniques and an array of vegetables to add touches of sweet and sour flavoring to this dish.
Master baker and teacher Jim Dodge creates a chocolate buttermilk fudge cake, offering tips on how to make the cake moist and the frosting smooth. He also demonstrates the best way to frost and decorate cakes, as well as techniques for preparing crystallized rose petals.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make the ultimate Crispy Fish Sandwiches with Tartar Sauce. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top picks for pepper mills, and testing expert Jack Bishop challenges Bridget and Julia to a horseradish tasting. Science expert Dan Souza harnesses science to handle extra fry oil. Test cook Keith Dresser makes Julia show stopping Rhode Island-Style Fried Calamari.
Milk Street explores Italy's repertoire of simple soups. We learn there are no meatballs in authentic Italian Wedding Soup; instead, it's all about the marriage of meat and greens. We learn how to make Bread and Tomato Soup with Poached Eggs and Ribollita (Tuscan White Bean and Vegetable Soup), two soups that exemplifies cucina povera. Plus, we share four ways to boost your store-bought broth.
Risotto is a blank canvas on which we can paint whatever we like. Today, Lidia shows us how to be an artist! Lidia gets creative, making a vibrant yellow saffron Seafood and Leek Risotto, starring shrimp and scallops. Then, Lidia imparts an important and resourceful lesson of how to Replenish your Stock using food scraps from her freezer stash. And to finish this risotto fest, she shows us that we don't always have to use arborio rice, like in her hearty Barley Risotto with Cabbage and Sausage. Tune into Lidia's Kitchen and master risotto the Lidia way!
HEALTHFUL INDIAN FLAVORS WITH ALAMELU is hosted by Milwaukee area resident, culinary educator, and three-time cookbook co-author Alamelu Vairavan. A native of the Chettinad region of South India, Alamelu has lived most of her adult life in the United States. Over the years, she developed a deep interest in promoting the use of spices, legumes, and Indian cooking techniques into healthy food preparation that would appeal to Americans. She has been teaching for over 20 years about the health benefits of spices turmeric, cumin, ginger, fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, coconut power, urad dal, cardamom, curry powder, and other ingredients in her recipes including, broccoli, legumes, beans, rice, and Brussels sprouts.
Pati's family is the perfect example of cultures colliding, Mexican and American. The happy result is the creation of unique and tasty recipes in the kitchen on a daily basis. In this episode, Pati dives deep into the blending of these cultures and comes up with some classic American recipes with a delicious Mexican twist. Of course, the meeting of Mexican and American cultures is happening in small towns and big cities all over America, too! Pati will also take us to a local restaurant where she'll get the story, and taste the results of, their unique Mex-American story.
WHEN WE WERE SHUTTLE is a two-hour documentary that explores what NASA's space shuttle program meant to six exceptional men and women who worked behind the scenes to make it fly. Through their recollections and personal archives, the film examines some of the program's highs and its darkest hours. It also offers a unique, grassroots look at how the shuttle impacted life in the Sunshine State - from the thriving aerospace and tourism industry it sustained, to the decision to retire the shuttle when the program ended in 2011.
For over 40 years, Richard Linklater has made eclectic and iconic movies including "Dazed and Confused," "School of Rock," and "Boyhood, " and his latest acclaimed films, "Nouvelle Vague" and "Blue Moon." He reflects on his approach to filmmaking, the places and people that have inspired his craft, and his thoughts on the distinct character of the American film industry.
In 2023, New York City received over 100,000 asylum seekers, including 15,000 unaccompanied minors. Most are from Latin America, where they face extortion from gangs and LGBTQ+ persecution. Hear the harrowing journeys and hopes of refugees coming to NYC - and meet the growing network of volunteers and nonprofits working to give asylum seekers a welcome, shelter, and legal protection.
In-depth weekly news and public affairs for the state of Wisconsin. Anchor Frederica Freyberg meets with civic and political leaders to help provide context for the impacting issues in the area.
The Chavis Chronicles features the extraordinary American/Austrian violinist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport, hailed for her brilliance as a soloist, conductor, and chamber musician. Dr. Chavis delves into her artistry and global impact as she unveils her acclaimed album Invisible Threads and brings Wynton Marsalis's violin concerto to Latin America.
Get a front-row seat to performances by your favorite Milwaukee musicians. For RHYTHM CAFE MKE, Milwaukee PBS teams up with Anodyne Coffee Roasting in the heart of the Walker's Point neighborhood to bring you exclusive, original and up-close performances.
Join PBS News Hour's Nick Schifrin and a panel of experts each week analyzing prominent international affairs topics and America's role in a shifting world, breaking down global conflicts, rising tensions, and their implications for U.S. interests.
This week, host Richard Wiese is on Lake Winnipesaukee with filmmaker and environmentalist Tomas Koeck to learn about New Hampshire's iconic loons. Host Amy Traverso visits Groundswell, a stunning French cafe and home-and-garden shop that's drawing visitors from across the country to Tiverton, Rhode Island. There, she enjoys a late-summer garden party with founder David Fierabend.
Angela Fitzgerald heads up north to Phillips as she explores Wisconsin Concrete Park. The roadside museum celebrates the artistic creations of Fred Smith, a retired lumberjack who created handmade sculptures using cement. Then join a family of water skiers, a fashion designer sharing their craft and a golfer playing for a world record.
The Menomonee Valley in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is becoming a vital and happening place. In Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Menomonee Valley, the Harley Davidson Museum, Palermo’s, Potawatomi Casino, and BBC Lighting are well-known and always fun. But there’s more happening here. Do you like pickled foods? Bay View Packing is for you. Art? Warehouse Art Museum is unreal. How about eating and drinking? Twisted Fisherman and Third Space Brewing got you!
Harry Wirth, a Salem, WI, artist and architect explains how his philosophy of simplicity permeates his work and lifestyle. Chholing Taha, a Native American painter and shawl maker talks about her focus on unique interpretations of her ancestral stories. Stephen Jones Hats, a British milliner to the royals, talks about elevating his hats from an accessory to art. Crochet artist Jo Hamilton is featured. She takes the simple skills her grandmother taught her to create large-scale yard portraits. Sandy Maxx hosts.
In Canada, a tiny turtle ventures through a forest of giants in search of the lake where she will spend the next 50 years of her life. In South Africa, a young bushbaby is drawn towards a world of light in his quest to find a new home.
Join NOVA for New Horizon's historic flyby of Pluto, the culmination of the spacecraft's nine-year, three-billion-mile journey to reveal the first-ever detailed images of this strange, icy world at the very edge of our solar system.
When the Soviet Union falls, Russia welcomes US astronauts to their space station Mir. But co-operation between former the Cold War enemies is threatened by a run of disasters onboard.
Before it was the dry Red Planet, Mars was a wet world that may have had the ingredients for life.
London's Asian food culture is inseparable from the history of the British Empire. Danielle Chang moves through Chinatown, Brick Lane, and beyond to trace how tea, curry spices, and peppers arrived through trade and colonial rule, and how migrants adapted those ingredients into everyday food. From legacy restaurants to new voices, she explores who gets to tell these stories today.
Celebrated vegan chef Laura Theodore starts your day in the right way with protein rich Cinnamon-Spiced Quinoa Porridge. For something sweet, Easy Oat-Date Breakfast Treats are filled with kid-friendly ingredients like dates, sunflower seeds, and bananas. Sweet and crispy Vegan Smoked Maple "Bacon" is served on the side. Maple Tofu Whip with Fresh Berries rounds out this early morning meal.
Enjoy the expanse of the wilderness with Bob Ross and find a quaint little home among soft blowing meadows.
The trees have shed their snow and ice begins to thaw in this incredibly beautiful Bob Ross landscape.
Discover delightful treasures at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms including a 1954 Marilyn Monroe military defense ID photo, a Panama hat, ca. 1970 and an Andy Warhol Golden Shoe collage. Which is valued at $125,000 to $150,000?
RICK STEVES EGYPT: YESTERDAY & TODAY sails beyond Europe, exploring the historic and cultural wonders of Egypt. In the teeming metropolis of Cairo, Rick climbs to the center of a pyramid, greets the Sphinx and marvels at King Tut's gold. In the fabled city of Alexandria, Rick - in typical Through the Back Door fashion - brings viewers into a wonderland of back lanes and introduces a traditional shisha (hookah) experience. In Luxor, the glories of the pharaohs are revealed through their temples and their hidden tombs. And on the Nile, after sailing on a timeless felucca, Rick upgrades to a riverboat and kicks back while enjoying iconic views of palm trees, minarets and rustic villages. Then, the finale shares a tour of Ramesses II's magnificent temple ruins at Abu Simbel.
Celebrated vegan chef Laura Theodore starts your day in the right way with protein rich Cinnamon-Spiced Quinoa Porridge. For something sweet, Easy Oat-Date Breakfast Treats are filled with kid-friendly ingredients like dates, sunflower seeds, and bananas. Sweet and crispy Vegan Smoked Maple "Bacon" is served on the side. Maple Tofu Whip with Fresh Berries rounds out this early morning meal.
I love Rome. I love the chaos, the traffic, the culture, the people, the history and the food. Ah, the food. But the lifestyle is what really grabs me and won't let go. A powerhouse of a city that manages wealth, history, banking, commerce, tourism and all the trapping of a major cultural hub, life in Rome has a rhythm that sings to me. Recipes: Carciofi alla Romana; Vignarola; Almond Ricotta on Toasted Bread.
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.
Revitalize and recharge in the wilderness paradise as we focus on creating a stronger core while entirely seated in a chair! Receive all the amazing benefits of a strong core including improved balance and stability, reduced back pain and improved posture.
Tokyo is a bustling city where traditions and the latest trends co-exist. DIVE IN TOKYO brings to life the city's historic old towns and lesser-known spots, showcasing the allure of vibrant neighborhoods. Each week's episode features knowledgeable hosts who take viewers to locales not found in typical guidebooks, while encountering many fun surprises along the way. Past episodes have included a visit to Fussa with its American vibes and multicultural charm, beautiful Ueno Park, and Mt. Mitaki - a sanctuary in the sky.
Kath illustrates a different experience when sketching while traveling: slowing down to truly 'see' in a meditative state. Also, Kath discusses the importance of limiting your time of execution to keep your work fresh and your interest peaked.
This season we celebrate the 25 years of Classical Stretch! Join Miranda Esmonde-White for an early morning workout on the beautiful beach of Jamaica! Miranda will take you through an all-barre workout that focuses on maintaining and improving posture.
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.
Celebrated vegan chef Laura Theodore prepares a vegan party meal featuring an exquisite Fancy Roasted Vegetable Torte, served with Summer Tomato and Basil Salad on the side. To finish the meal with a flourish, an easy-to-prepare, Vegan Dessert Charcuterie Board offers a sensational finale to this beautiful plant-based meal.
Do you ever wonder how styles of eating became what they are? What's the history of food? I thought it might be fun to explore some of the history that makes the Mediterranean Diet, the Mediterranean Diet. We'll head to the ancient ruins of Pompeii for some answers. Recipes: Tabbouleh di Miglio; Gladiator Stew; Minestra di Lenticchie, Riso e Cicoria.
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 educates viewers on flower care and they ways in which flowers contribute to self-care. J explains using flower food for bouquet longevity and learns the benefits of elderberry syrup from an expert.
University of Memphis Director of Landscape Joellen Dimond shows how to put pencil to paper and design your perfect landscape.
Fairlight de Michele fondly remembers her Grandma Erna's noodle kugel on her childhood holiday tables. With no recipe, she experimented on her own, but with no success. So she turns to Milk Street to help her out!
Karen Clay has fond memories of her Grandma Margaret's coconut cake: a beautiful, towering creation she describes simply as "dreamy." For years, Karen has tried, but has been unsuccessful in trying to recreate the cake. Will Milk Street be able to help?
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.
Linda White remembers a cake named Adena's Hot Milk Sponge from her grandmother's recipe collection. The vague instructions left her unable to recreate it, so Linda has contacted Milk Street for help.
When Royce Tanaka was growing up in Hawaii, his grandfather owned and operated a bakery that sold popular butter rolls. Royce turned to Milk Street to help recreate them.
Growing up, Sapna Pandya's grandmother often made a round, crisp snack called "crunchy pooris." Her grandmother didn't leave behind a recipe, so Pandya turned to Milk Street for assistance.
When feeding a crowd, Teryluz Andreu's mother would make pernil al caldero: a Puerto Rican staple of juicy slow-cooked pork with shatteringly crisp skin. She asked Milk Street to help recreate it.
Melissa Long's Czech friend Tatiana sometimes prepared a rustic pork, sausage and sauerkraut soup. Milk Street wants to add their own spin on it. Which version will she choose?
Tim Donovan has fond memories of calzone, a stuffed bread that his Italian mother and grandmother made. With no written recipe, he asked Milk Street for assistance.
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?
See how Indian breads are cooked to perfection in a tandoori oven with Anupy Singla. While naan is celebrated in the West, it's actually not the most commonly consumed bread in Indian households. Roti, a whole wheat flatbread, is the bread of choice and the workhorse of Indian bread. Watch how to prepare a roti to turn it into its delicious stuffed cousin, paratha. We will also showcase naan in an indoor tandoori oven in an Indian restaurant in Chicago.
Diane prepares a dinner party meal for a handful of her closest friends. Diane provides helpful tips to alleviate the stress that comes with planning a dinner party and provides easy recipes that are healthy and delicious. On the menu: Char-Broiled Cabbage "Steaks" with Pomegranate Seeds and Lemon Zest, Whole Baked Fish with Leeks, and Greek Yogurt Panna Cotta.
While her staff of accomplished bakers compete to make the best pie, Carrie takes employees to a South Carolina dairy farm to see how one of their essential ingredients, buttermilk, is made. The days ends by making fresh biscuits with the farmer's wife.
On this episode of Simply Ming, Chef Tsai and Henry are cooking two versions of a classic dish, Broccoli and Beef. First, he cooks delicious Beef and Broccoli Noodles with garlic and fresh minced ginger. Then, he cooks a vegan version, Vegan Beef and Broccoli Bing. Before he starts the cooking feast, he mixes up a tasty Wasabi Michelada for himself and a Virgin Wasabi Michelada, for his son Henry.
Location: Bentonville, AK Restaurant: Eleven. Alice Walton was just recently named "the world's richest woman." Her father, Sam Walton, started with one five-and-dime store in rural Arkansas and grew it into one of the most successful business stories of all time: Walmart. His only daughter, Alice, has used her immense wealth for philanthropic endeavors her entire life but it wasn't until she really leaned into her personal passion that her life changed so dramatically. On November 11, 2011, Alice opened the Crystal Bridges Art Museum in Bentonville, Arkansas, bringing a world-class art museum to a corner of the world that had never seen anything like it. Alice has continued her mission to champion art for rural areas with her Art Bridges Foundation and Alice L. Walton Foundation. From a table at Eleven, her favorite restaurant in Bentonville, Alice shares her incredible journey as part of one of the world's richest families and why art is her North star and why she believes so passionately in the ability of art to heal and inspire.
Hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster make a streamlined recipe for Cheesy Stuffed Shells. Next, equipment expert Adam Ried reveals his top pick for 13x9 broiler-safe baking dishes. Finally, test cook Bryan Roof shows Julia how to make Eggplant Pecorino.
ROADSHOW strikes gold in Colorado with amazing finds including Paul Revere Jr. silver tablespoons, a 1942 DC Comics promotional Superman figurine and a 1974 Sam Gilliam June 5 acrylic painting. One is $125, 000 to $150,000!
Fairlight de Michele fondly remembers her Grandma Erna's noodle kugel on her childhood holiday tables. With no recipe, she experimented on her own, but with no success. So she turns to Milk Street to help her out!
Karen Clay has fond memories of her Grandma Margaret's coconut cake: a beautiful, towering creation she describes simply as "dreamy." For years, Karen has tried, but has been unsuccessful in trying to recreate the cake. Will Milk Street be able to help?
Salty is one of the Chinese five flavors and Chef Cushing gains a new appreciation as she not only cooks with it, but harvests it from the sea in a setting of stunning beauty in Thailand.
The historic Telemark Canal takes Arne, Frida and Stig deep into the interior of Norway, offering a journey back in time. They explore the region's hospitality and delve into stories of heavy water and the Second World War. Then, they trek through a mountain to reach the summit. Frida prepares intriguing treats, while Stig crafts a dry martini to celebrate this unique region of Norway.
Greek small plates, or meze, are very much a part of Greek life. Join Joanne as she wanders the busy streets of Hermoupolis, the capital of the Greek island of Syros, shopping for the best local ingredients to prepare a few meze dishes. Then head back to the outdoor kitchen for a cooking class overlooking the Aegean Sea. Recipes: Saganaki; Rolled Grape Leaves; Htipiti- Spicy Feta with yogurt and paprika; Tzatziki.
This episode features recipes found across Italy, from Puglia to Sardinia. First, it's Tomato-Olive Focaccia with Milk Street Cook Erika Bruce, who shows us that the secret to light and crisp focaccia is a higher water content than you'd expect. Then, Milk Street Cook Rayna Jhaveri cooks Orecchiette with Broccolini topped with crunchy breadcrumbs, and Milk Street Cook Josh Mamaclay teaches Christopher Kimball to make Fregola with Shrimp and Tomatoes, pea-shaped pasta cooked in a flavorful seafood broth.
In this episode, hosts Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster reveal the secrets to the ultimate Turkey and Gravy for a Crowd. Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his pick for stock pots, and science expert Dan Souza explains the difference between stale bread and dried bread.
Explore the development of religious freedom in the United States.
In Bolivia, activists with disabilities risked everything for dignity. When pleas for a pension were ignored, they united in protest - trekking across the Andes in their wheelchairs. An inspiring journey followed, facing off against a government determined to silence them and a society indifferent to their struggle. But through cold, hunger, and vitriol, their resilience proved unstoppable.
Discover an organization that customizes wheelchairs and helps change perceptions.
At 21, Lathan Law became the leader of Hong Kong's Umbrella Revolution.
Students implement policy changes for problems facing America which get at their root causes.
Justin Simien discusses his strategies for tackling social issues within a character-driven story.
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.
In Dusseldorf, Germany, host Alexander Heffner interviews Mayor Stephan Keller.
In France, school and daycare center staff are facing allegations of child sexual abuse.
Animals play a key role in many medical tests. Often they suffer and die. Could algae change that?
In Bolivia, activists with disabilities risked everything for dignity. When pleas for a pension were ignored, they united in protest - trekking across the Andes in their wheelchairs. An inspiring journey followed, facing off against a government determined to silence them and a society indifferent to their struggle. But through cold, hunger, and vitriol, their resilience proved unstoppable.
Discover an organization that customizes wheelchairs and helps change perceptions.
Paxton K. Baker joins Dr. Chavis for an inspiring conversation on leadership and community.
Angela Davis joins Laura Flanders to share how her evolution and activism came together.
Meet people who make a difference, through years of hard work or a strange turn of events.
Discover how an Arkansas farm family is using technology to keep prices down for consumers.
Climate change demands new solutions - and new stories. This is an invitation to Climate California, an original series that reminds us of the beauty of the world and the power we already have.
Meet a husband and wife team that created one of Forth Worth's premier catering companies.
In Dusseldorf, Germany, host Alexander Heffner interviews Mayor Stephan Keller.
In a media landscape often polarized by extreme viewpoints on The Right and on The Left, "Balancing Act with John Katko" seeks to provide an alternative perspective: The Center. It will strive to bring balance to discussions on divisive political issues, while adding a touch of fun along the way.
Justin Simien discusses his strategies for tackling social issues within a character-driven story.
In Bolivia, activists with disabilities risked everything for dignity. When pleas for a pension were ignored, they united in protest - trekking across the Andes in their wheelchairs. An inspiring journey followed, facing off against a government determined to silence them and a society indifferent to their struggle. But through cold, hunger, and vitriol, their resilience proved unstoppable.
Discover an organization that customizes wheelchairs and helps change perceptions.
Beriot has been defeated by his own party; the communists want to win the next elections and set up Marcel as a hero.
A baby turtle in Canada and a young bushbaby in South Africa search for a safe new home.
Henry Louis Gates, Jr. explores the Caribbean heritage of actor Liza Colon-Zayas.
The early days of the space race and the struggle to catch up with the Soviet Union are explored.
A baby turtle in Canada and a young bushbaby in South Africa search for a safe new home.
Odd Squad builds an exact replica of the villain's vault to intercept a jetpack. Olympia tries to win back a stolen gadget on a villain game show.
With no big land predators, Chris realizes that Madagascar is one of the safest places in the world for adventuring. It's the perfect place to miniaturize and explore. But the 'mini' Kratts soon discover, they made a big mistake!
When the Kratt Bros meet a school of Archerfish, they are taught the secret of "water droplet" archery from an Archerfish named Arrow. Soon, they are using this newly learned skill to infiltrate Donita Donata's yacht and rescue the baby animals she has ben capturing for her newest high-end fashion line.
Al and the kids orchestrate a rainbow-filled Mother's Day surprise while Dot is away. When Benny realizes he doesn't know the colors of the rainbow, Al shares the recipe so all of the kids can create colorful presents for their mom.
A talented young guitar-playing Rooster comes to the Bebop Barnyard to join Jazz Greats Duck Ellington, Mules Davis, Ella Finchgerald, and Lil Herdin. Even though he's a star on solo guitar, he must learn new skills to play together in a jazz band.
Set in breathtaking Sequoia National Park, Wowsabout is a Children's TV special following Roxy, a free-spirited hedgehog and Ronald, a rule-following pig. Their worlds collide until the AWE of the natural world shows them that they have a lot in common and hysterical adventures ensue!
Elinor and her friends have a curious and fun adventure when they go camping with Ranger Rabbit to Hidden Lake, a place in the forest that they have never been to before. On their wonderful journey they bump into Bianca, an inventor and good friend of Ranger Rabbit who studies frogs. But on a hike to help Bianca observe them, the kids discover that the frogs seem to be missing from the lake. Why? It is up to Elinor, Bianca and her friends to solve the mystery of the missing frogs. Together, they discover the source of the problem: the lake is being dammed by sticks from a nearby road clearing project, causing the frogs to leave. By asking questions and getting inspiration from Nature, the team invents a new tool that looks like a frog's tongue to break loose the dam and save the frogs!!
Sean is planning his first sleepout under the stars with his Space Scouts troop, but the weather is threatening, and it looks like his sleepout will be rained out. / A total eclipse of the Sun is coming to Boxwood Terrace! The kids prepare a Total Eclipse song and dance to perform at the DSA, where the whole town is gathered for the event.
Based on the popular Scholastic book series by Norman Bridwell about the lovable oversized canine with his head in the clouds but four paws planted firmly on the ground, Clifford presents a larger-than-life view of the world. With his loving human, Emily Elizabeth, and dog pals, Cleo and T-Bone, Clifford inhabits a colorful island community, inviting viewers on a fun-filled journey through childhood, navigating the dips and curves along the way. CLIFFORD THE BIG RED DOG emphasizes good citizenship and the importance of community. Each episode concludes with a component of Clifford's Big Ideas - 10 different attributes children learn to embrace - which leaves them with something to think about and practice in their lives.
The Pteranodon family travels on the Dinosaur Train with the Aquacar to an underwater train station to transport Elmer Elasmosaurus back to his home in the ocean. The Pteranodon family hosts a block party to introduce their new neighbors, the Lambeosaurus family, to all the other neighborhood creatures.
Pinkalicious imagines creative possibilities everywhere she looks. Aimed at kids 3-5, PINKALICIOUS & PETERRIFIC encourages viewers to engage in the creative arts and self-expression, including music, dance, theater and visual arts. Get creative with Pinkalicious, Peter and all their friends in Pinkville!
Peg and Cat can dance with their idol Misty Copeland, if Cat can overcome one big obstacle: his tail.
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Phoebe & Jay use Miss Jean's field guide to help identify their new butterfly friend. Phoebe needs to find the courage to perform at the talent show after she gets stage fright.
All aboard the Moo Moo Choo Choo - the Wombats are off to visit Great Uncle Duper in the Windborhood. / The World's Biggest Whirligig has blown away. Luckily, the Wombats are there to help Great Uncle Duper imagine how to build a new one.
Sammy speaks English, Benito speaks Spanish and Quique isn't there to translate. Can two cousins communicate without words? And Sammy wants to surprise his mom with a day of epic fun, but it all goes flat. Is fun still fun if it's not epic?
Daniel and Grandpere pretend to be superheroes and take Dad's lunchbox to the Clock Factory.
Daniel and Miss Elaina meet Prince Wednesday's cousin Chrissie during a playdate at the castle.
Dylan is excited to play his new board game with his friends, but things take a turn when the game pieces fall into a nearby floor vent. / Carl is determined to get into the FuzzyWorld Book of Records with his Pizza Pyramid house of cards!
Nothing beats riding in The Man with the Yellow Hat's car with the top down and enjoying the fresh air. Until they hit a pothole and the car rattles and steams! Luckily there's a repair shop up ahead, where George meets Mick Kannick, the car mechanic. There's so much cool stuff in the garage - tools, hoses, and even a lift that raises the car so he can look underneath! George wants to help fix the car, so Mick teaches him how to handle the hoses, loosen and tighten the screws, and most importantly, to look for anything that doesn't look right. Mick even gives him a hat and George is thrilled. He's a real mechanic now! So when Mick steps away, George figures he can help. As Marco drops by with a deflated bike tire and his friend Lorelei brings her broken pedal car, George applies his new auto know-how to fix their problems. But George doesn't realize he's creating new problems - until his friend's car, still up on the auto lift, begins to leak the water that George accidentally filled the whole cab with! / George and The Man with the Yellow Hat love visiting Uncle Tam at his castle in Scotland. The sunsets and shoreline are so beautiful - and the seals are fun to paint! But Uncle Tam tells them that his absolute favorite animal in all of Scotland is the seahorse. These special creatures are very distinct: they're small, move slowly, and have long snouts to snort up food and grabby tails. When Uncle Tam explains that seahorses are hard to find in the sea these days, George embarks on a mission to find them on land. On his adventures, George encounters wonderful animals that have some of these characteristics - including a harvest mouse and a merry-go-round horse - but none have all four. Will George ever find a seahorse for Uncle Tam?
Panda looks to his pals to cheer him on during "Masked Veggies," but can he win the final round if he can't see them?/Donkey and Panda host King Friday for the day, but don't know what kings like to do. Will he think their fun ideas are too silly?
Otto is needed elsewhere by Royal appointment, so Milo and pals set to work painting Dame Delores' ballroom. But a mix of party food and a hungry Bruno causes chaos how will they exceed expectations for Otto's customer and earn a five-star review?
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.
Rosie and Javi are ready for a pirate adventure, but wherever they go has rules that keep them from playing how they want. At their first Fun Club meeting, each member picks a job, but Rosie doesn't know what her job should be.
Red is mad because Gramma won't let her into the kitchen to get some extra special Red Velvet Cake!
I am Mary Shelley Xavier and the gang are excited for a Nature Troop campout, where Xavier has volunteered to tell the first campfire story. There's just one problem: everyone is expecting a spooky story, but Xavier only knows how to tell silly stories. What's he going to do? He doesn't want to disappoint everyone. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet an expert spooky storyteller: Mary Shelley. Mary takes our trio on an imaginative playdate where she spins the leaves and wind into a very spooky tale, which Xavier can't help but turn funny. Is all hope lost?? Mary helps Xavier see that he can tell a story that's both spooky AND silly. The most important thing is to tell stories your own way. Curriculum: "Tell stories you own way." I am Harry Houdini The time has come from Brad to spend his very first night in the museum, and he couldn't be more excited. Except, when the lights go out, Brad realizes it's kind of... gulp... scary there at night. Too afraid to stay put in his sleeping bag, there's only one thing left to do... to the Secret Museum! Our heroes travel back in time to meet someone who knew how to face a scary situation: Harry Houdini. Harry wants nothing more than to be a brave performer, just like his hero, tightrope walker Fearless Jean. But, it turns out tightrope walking is scarier than he thought! Good thing Harry has a trick to help himself, and Brad, make it through to the end: when you're scared, take a deep breath to calm down and feel better. Curriculum: "When you're scared, you can take a deep breath to calm down and feel better."
While Molly and Layla fly to Shageluk for a delivery, Walter sets up a Mother's Day surprise party at home. But, when Molly loses the plane keys, she and Layla must search everywhere to find them! Will they make it home in time for the surprise?/While setting up birdfeeders for winter, Trini spots a talking white bird! When she shares about her special encounter, Molly doesn't believe her. Determined, Trini sets out to get a picture of the mysterious bird to prove it's real.
After Junior gets his tonsils taken out, he's worried he'll never be able to roar like a dinosaur ever again. To make him feel better, Alma tells him a music-filled story about a magical place called Oz. There, a girl who needs to get home, a Juniorsaurus who wants a big roar, an artist with no inspiration, and a person who is the world's greatest everything except for the world's greatest friend, journey to ask the Rubber Band Wizard for help. Will she have the answers they need?
When the Loops vacuum breaks, Luke, Lyla, and Everett test vacuums to pick the best one. / When the Loops don't have the right ingredients to make cookies, the kids set out to make them using substituted ingredients.
When Francine's Bubbe passes away, Muffy really wants to help her best friend, but can't seem to understand what Francine actually needs during her time of grieving. Can Muffy learn to become a better listener?/Every year the Read family goes to Codpocket Beach for vacation where they eat the same food, swim in the same ocean, and have the same fun. Arthur is ready for a change -can he succeed in making this year different?
Portalandia - The Mobile Unit's first case is to return a plant to the 17th dimension. Curriculum: Tessellation. Slides and Ladders - Oswald must learn everything he can about the Mobile Unit van before an important interview. Curriculum: Negative Numbers.
Chris, bummed that the gang must leave Madagascar without ever having seen amazing fossa, accidentally falls out the hatch of the Tortuga in mid-flight and lands deep in an island forest - amongst a group of the very creatures he longed to find!
While in Madagascar, the Wild Kratts learn from Wild Kratts Kid, Patricia Ranomafana, that a Golden Bamboo lemur baby has been born. The Team decides to stay a bit longer to learn about this rare lemur.
The Hunters monitor a thunderstorm, but when the power goes out, their drone stops working. With no way to keep a direct eye on the storm, the Hunters get creative so they can still alert all their neighbors about the storm's location.
A talented young guitar-playing Rooster comes to the Bebop Barnyard to join Jazz Greats Duck Ellington, Mules Davis, Ella Finchgerald, and Lil Herdin. Even though he's a star on solo guitar, he must learn new skills to play together in a jazz band.
Set in breathtaking Sequoia National Park, Wowsabout is a Children's TV special following Roxy, a free-spirited hedgehog and Ronald, a rule-following pig. Their worlds collide until the AWE of the natural world shows them that they have a lot in common and hysterical adventures ensue!
Elinor and her friends have a curious and fun adventure when they go camping with Ranger Rabbit to Hidden Lake, a place in the forest that they have never been to before. On their wonderful journey they bump into Bianca, an inventor and good friend of Ranger Rabbit who studies frogs. But on a hike to help Bianca observe them, the kids discover that the frogs seem to be missing from the lake. Why? It is up to Elinor, Bianca and her friends to solve the mystery of the missing frogs. Together, they discover the source of the problem: the lake is being dammed by sticks from a nearby road clearing project, causing the frogs to leave. By asking questions and getting inspiration from Nature, the team invents a new tool that looks like a frog's tongue to break loose the dam and save the frogs!!
Jet is amazed to find out that the entire Earth doesn't have the same season at the same time. So he flies with Sydney and Sean from the northern hemisphere to the southern hemisphere to compare and experience holidays in winter and summer...all in one day! Mindy feels bad that she's the smallest kid in the group, so sympathetic Jet and friends use a shrink-ray and become her size. The plan goes awry, and Jet, Sean, Sydney, and Sunspot become the size of mice. Mindy has to follow intricate diagrams to reverse the shrink-ray!
Red is mad because Gramma won't let her into the kitchen to get some extra special Red Velvet Cake!
I am Mary Shelley Xavier and the gang are excited for a Nature Troop campout, where Xavier has volunteered to tell the first campfire story. There's just one problem: everyone is expecting a spooky story, but Xavier only knows how to tell silly stories. What's he going to do? He doesn't want to disappoint everyone. To the Secret Museum! Our heroes are sent back in time to meet an expert spooky storyteller: Mary Shelley. Mary takes our trio on an imaginative playdate where she spins the leaves and wind into a very spooky tale, which Xavier can't help but turn funny. Is all hope lost?? Mary helps Xavier see that he can tell a story that's both spooky AND silly. The most important thing is to tell stories your own way. Curriculum: "Tell stories you own way." I am Harry Houdini The time has come from Brad to spend his very first night in the museum, and he couldn't be more excited. Except, when the lights go out, Brad realizes it's kind of... gulp... scary there at night. Too afraid to stay put in his sleeping bag, there's only one thing left to do... to the Secret Museum! Our heroes travel back in time to meet someone who knew how to face a scary situation: Harry Houdini. Harry wants nothing more than to be a brave performer, just like his hero, tightrope walker Fearless Jean. But, it turns out tightrope walking is scarier than he thought! Good thing Harry has a trick to help himself, and Brad, make it through to the end: when you're scared, take a deep breath to calm down and feel better. Curriculum: "When you're scared, you can take a deep breath to calm down and feel better."
While Molly and Layla fly to Shageluk for a delivery, Walter sets up a Mother's Day surprise party at home. But, when Molly loses the plane keys, she and Layla must search everywhere to find them! Will they make it home in time for the surprise?/While setting up birdfeeders for winter, Trini spots a talking white bird! When she shares about her special encounter, Molly doesn't believe her. Determined, Trini sets out to get a picture of the mysterious bird to prove it's real.
After Junior gets his tonsils taken out, he's worried he'll never be able to roar like a dinosaur ever again. To make him feel better, Alma tells him a music-filled story about a magical place called Oz. There, a girl who needs to get home, a Juniorsaurus who wants a big roar, an artist with no inspiration, and a person who is the world's greatest everything except for the world's greatest friend, journey to ask the Rubber Band Wizard for help. Will she have the answers they need?
When the Loops vacuum breaks, Luke, Lyla, and Everett test vacuums to pick the best one. / When the Loops don't have the right ingredients to make cookies, the kids set out to make them using substituted ingredients.
When Francine's Bubbe passes away, Muffy really wants to help her best friend, but can't seem to understand what Francine actually needs during her time of grieving. Can Muffy learn to become a better listener?/Every year the Read family goes to Codpocket Beach for vacation where they eat the same food, swim in the same ocean, and have the same fun. Arthur is ready for a change -can he succeed in making this year different?