Off The Menu

It's a carb-loaded edition of the program.  Steve Horton of Baker's Field Bread & Flour stops by to discuss his process to making and baking bread in the Twin Cities.  The Lexington chef Jack Riebel provides an update on battling a health scare.  Plus, Dara reveals her top icebox cookie recipes.

It's a well-known fact that Wisconsin is one of the beer capitals of the world.  But how did the state get to that perch?  Doug Hoverson, author of the new book "The Drink that Made Wisconsin Famous: Beer and Brewing in the Badger State", joins Dara to describe that history.  Plus, chef Tim McKee tells us about St. Paul's first indoor weekend market of the Winter season.

Still stuffed from the Thanksgiving leftovers?  How about some liquid refreshment to quench that thirst?  It's a "Coffee & Tea" show during this holiday weekend.  Jeff Hilligoss and Josh Klauck from Northern Coffeeworks discuss the unique way that they got into the coffee business.  Sam Eilers of Jinx Tea explains how his company is looking to advance and expand people's thoughts on this beverage.

When you think of authentic pastas, most thoughts turn to grandmothers making fresh noodles in Italy.  Author Vicky Bennison has been travelling around talking with these women for her latest book.  She explains her journey (and theirs).  Plus, Dara gets you ready for Turkey Day with her top "Do-Ahead Thanksgiving" recipes.

Have you ever heard of lateral cooking?  Author Niki Segnit joins the program to discuss this style of cooking that effects some of  our favoite comforts.  How difficult is it to be a turkey farmer during the month of November?  Ferndale Market farmer/owner John Peterson explains.

Dara takes a break from her standard discussions on food.  She broadcasts from the Cambria Studio in Minneapolis and talks with some local entrepreneurs providing items you might want on your holiday wish lists.  Her guests are Jennifer Kinkead of Jella World Artist Collections, Jen Scheffler of Realia by Jen, and Amy Jants of Smittens & Stockings.

The culinary history of African-Americans is rich and deep.  Author Toni Tipton-Martin explores the historic nature of this cooking culture in her new book "Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of American Cooking."  She tells us about the work she put in to create this work.  Plus, Dara reveals her top modern recipes for okra.

Black Sheep Pizza founder Jordan Smith explains his journey in the industry and his approach to this celebrated entree.  Mike Phillips of Red Table Meats chats about salami and what this business is doing in conjunction with Kieran's Kitchen.  Dara tells us her top recipes for those pizza pies your grandmothers used to (or still) make.

So, what do you think is quintessential "American cuisine"?  Author Gabrielle Langholtz explains how immigrants have added to this part of American culture in her new book “A Place at the Table: New American Recipes from the Nation’s Top Foreign-Born Chefs.”  And Dara gives us her top Crock-Pot recipes from around the globe.

An important Hindu holiday is around the corner, and you can celebrate it with a celebration in Minneapolis.  Hot Indian Foods owner Amal Dixit is in to describe the festival of Diwali, as well as discuss how Indian food may become the newest trend. What separates Chicago pizza from other styles?  Author Steve Dolinski explains this city's special relationship with this entree.  Plus, Dara tells us her best soup recipes that will keep you healthy.