Episode 616: The Ten Restaurants That Changed America
September 29, 2017
Tools
Tools
Paul Freedman gives Lynne Rossetto Kasper the names of the ten restaurants that changed America. Lynne also talks with Melanie Dunea about the latter's conversation with Sylvia Weinstock, who is still making artisan cakes at 87 years old. In addition, Noelle Carter chats with author Michelle McKenzie about a unique use for fig leaves, David Leite gets the lowdown on turmeric from Julie Sahni. And Bridget Lancaster, host of America's Test Kitchen, introduces what may be your new favorite grill recipe - Grilled Lamb-Stuffed Pitas!
Broadcast dates for this episode:
September 30, 2016 (originally aired)
September 29, 2017 (rebroadcast)
Recipes and stories from this episode
- From Delmonico's to Howard Johnson's: Ten restaurants that changed America
- An unexpectedly sweet use for fig leaves
- The business and beauty of Sylvia Weinstock's artisan cakes
- Turmeric basics with Julie Sahni
- Street food at home: grilled lamb-stuffed pitas from America's Test Kitchen
- Natto: 'It's like a vegan stinky cheese.'
- Howard Johnson's Fried Clams
- Almond Turmeric Potatoes
- Smoked Fig Leaf Cookies
- Grilled Lamb-Stuffed Pitas with Yogurt Sauce