Time For Lunch

On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry get to learn about a very special and almost in-season fruit: cherries! Hannah and Harry hear from Michigan-based Cherry Farmer Ben LaCrosse about the many varieties of cherries he grows. Plus Ben gives listeners some very important advice on how to spend their summer. We’ll also learn about the history of a super cool kitchen tool, learn a new joke, try a tasty French recipe, and so much more.

On this episode of Time For Lunch, we’re delving into the stories behind of one of our very favorite cooking tools: the cast iron pan! Hannah and Harry learn about the process of making these heavy skillets from Isaac Morey or Smithey Ironware in Charleston, South Carolina. Plus, we explore cast iron’s 2,000 year long history, learn a new cornbread recipe, hear some jokes, and much more.

Have you ever brought your lunch to school in a lunchbox? Who was the first cartoon character to appear on a lunchbox? What are lunchboxes called in India? On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are taking it to-go and learning about the tastiest of all accessories: the lunchbox! In previous years, this handy tool was essential for school children, and even adults, to eat their mid-day meal. We’ll speak with Allen Woodall Jr. who runs the Lunchbox Museum in Columbus Georgia, learn a delicious lunchtime recipe, and hear a hilarious joke from our friend Frank.

What sort of peach looks like a tennis ball? What sort of music do peach trees like? What can you make with a peach pit? On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry learn about growing and eating the furriest fruit: peaches! Urban Farmer Germaine Jenkins of Fresh Future Farm in North Charleston, shares an amazing story about how she finally figured out a very fun way of getting her peach trees to bear fruit. Plus, Stephen Rose co-founder of The Peach Truck tells us about his favorite peaches and how he delivers them to fruit-lovers around the country. We’ve got a refreshing recipe created by chef BJ Dennis, jokes, a peachy book recommendation and much more.

Have you ever eaten an insect? What do mealworms taste like? Do you know any songs about worms? On this episode of Time For Lunch we’re doing another episode about insects; but instead of focusing on the bugs that help feed us, we are exploring the world of edible insects. Hannah and Harry learn about raising and eating these creepy-crawly snacks from experts Wendy Lu McGill and David George Gordon (A.K.A. The Bug Chef). Plus, Maile Carpenter, author of Food Network Magazine’s “Big, Fun Kids Cookbook”, and her daughter Ellery, share some very tasty bug-themed recipes.

What do you call a bee dance? How many types of bee are native to New York? How do you become a Queen Bee? This episode of Time For Lunch is all about the fabulous bugs who help feed us: pollinators! Hannah and Harry get to know these buzzy friends with the help of bee expert Sarah Kornbluth and urban beekeeper Angie Bilotti. We’ve got jokes, a dance break fit for a queen, a tasty recipe, and much more.

Which vegetable looks like a tiny tree? How long have people been eating broccoli? What’s your cat’s favorite veggie? How much did the heaviest broccoli weigh? One this episode of Time For Lunch Harry and Hannah get up close and personal with one seriously versatile veggie, broccoli! We’ll hear from broccoli farmer Ben Shute of Heart Roots Community Farm and Brooklyn-based chef Eli Sussman shares a simple recipe for his super tasty broccoli salad. Plus jokes, a dance break, lots of fun facts, and more!

What’s the most fun thing to eat with a fork? What do you call a fork with three tines instead of four? What is the oldest eating tool? On this episode of Time For Lunch we’re spending some time with one of our favorite utensils; the fork! Hannah and Harry learn about the history of forks with author Darra Goldstein and cook up a pot of tasty noodles. Plus, lots of jokes, stories, and much more.

Is boredom a superpower? Do you have to be camping to make a campfire? How do you stay connected with friends when you’re away from school? On this episode of Time For Lunch, we’re going to explore all these questions and more as we ask our friends how to make the most of staying home.

Do vegetables exist? Where did watermelons originally come from? How far can Harry spit a watermelon seed? We’re going to answer these questions and many more in the first episode of Time For Lunch, a show for young eaters, from Heritage Radio Network. Time For Lunch is a place to learn about eating, cooking, enjoying and sometimes playing with your food. Each episode we cover a new subject; taking a close look at one item, or ingredient, that might be found at the lunch table. Hosted by Harry Rosenblum and Hannah Fordin, the show looks at food through the lens of history, culture, and play to celebrate and learn about the people and places that feed us. This episode is all about melons! We speak with farmer Nat Bradford about a very special watermelon he grows in South Carolina and botanist and rooftop farmer Annie Novak tells us about the difference between fruits and vegetables.

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