Chefs Luke Zahm and Patrick O’Halloran share some of their most romantic dishes for the month of February, whether you’re cooking for one or many people. Then, we get an introductory course on fermentation from author and fermentation revivalist Sandor Ellix Katz.
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How to confidently make delicious food this Valentines Day, for yourself and the ones you love
Chefs Patrick O’Halloran and Luke Zahm return to answer your questions about making “romantic” food. They’ll also talk about the essentials you need in your kitchen, how to cook for one and more.
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The culture of flavor: A beginners guide to fermenting at home
Fermentation is part chemistry, part biology and part kitchen imagination. We talk with fermentation revivalist Sandor Ellix Katz about making fermented foods like miso and yogurt.
Find plenty of fermentation resources here, on Sandor’s website.
Episode Credits
- Lee Rayburn Host
- Luke Zahm Guest
- Patrick O'Halloran Guest
- Sandor Ellix Katz Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Clara Neupert Producer
- Jeff Robbins Technical Director
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