First, Dr. Zorba Paster joins us again to talk about staying well during the holiday season. Then, Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin join us to cover weather and climate issues.
Featured in this Episode
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How to stay healthy this holiday season
The holiday season is here! As we gather with friends and family, we all want to stay well and avoid those pesky colds and flus. Dr. Zorba Paster is back to explain how to be healthy during the coldest months of the year.
Dr. Zorba’s Pumpkin Soup
1 large onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups of chicken or veggie broth, heated to a simmer
1 15 oz can of pumpkin
1/2 cup half and half cream
salt
- Saute onion in butter until clear
- Add flour and stir until slightly brown, about 2 minutes
- Add the broth
- Whisk well
- Add pumpkin and whisk again
- Cook for 30 minutes
- Add the cream — whisk
- Add salt to taste and more cream if you wish
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The Weather Guys: Lake effect snow, lightning and November gales
When winter’s icy air passes over the warmer waters of the Great Lakes, heavy snowfall can result! The Weather Guys return to talk about lake effect snow, other unique weather events and warming trends around the world.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Dr. Zorba Paster Guest
- Steve Ackerman Guest
- Jon Martin Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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