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108: The Mystery of Biodynamics

From: America's Test Kitchen Radio
Series: America's Test Kitchen Radio
Length: 54:00

This time on America’s Test Kitchen Radio, we investigate biodynamics, an agricultural method that began in Austria in the 1920s and might replace organics as the best way to grow food. Boston Globe wine columnist Stephen Meuse challenges host Christopher Kimball to a blind wine tasting, and test cook Dan Souza shows us how to make perfect chewy brownies. And of course we’ll be taking your calls to answer all of your cooking questions. Original air window: February 23 – March 1, 2012. Available for rerun May 24 - 31, 2012. Read the full description.

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America's Test Kitchen Radio Show 108: The Mystery of Biodynamics

In this hour:

—Host Christopher Kimball investigates biodynamics, an agricultural method that began in Austria in the 1920s and might replace organics as the best way to grow food.

—Call-Ins with Host Christopher Kimball and Culinary Expert Bridget Lancaster: Chris and Bridget take calls from listeners and answer their cooking questions.

—Wine Tasting with Stephen Meuse: Boston Globe wine columnist Stephen Meuse challenges host Christopher Kimball to a blind wine tasting.

—Recipe Challenge: Test cook Dan Souza uncovers the secrets to making perfect chewy brownies.

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Piece Description

America's Test Kitchen Radio Show 108: The Mystery of Biodynamics

In this hour:

—Host Christopher Kimball investigates biodynamics, an agricultural method that began in Austria in the 1920s and might replace organics as the best way to grow food.

—Call-Ins with Host Christopher Kimball and Culinary Expert Bridget Lancaster: Chris and Bridget take calls from listeners and answer their cooking questions.

—Wine Tasting with Stephen Meuse: Boston Globe wine columnist Stephen Meuse challenges host Christopher Kimball to a blind wine tasting.

—Recipe Challenge: Test cook Dan Souza uncovers the secrets to making perfect chewy brownies.

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Billboard: 00:00 - 00:59
In cue: [MUSIC] " This is America's Test Kitchen Radio..."
Out cue: "your cooking questions, stay tuned...."

INSERT NEWS HOLE: 1:00 - 5:59

Segment 1: 6:00 - 17:46
In cue: [MUSIC ] "Welcome to Americas Test Kitchen Radio
Out cue: …DCS applicances.com . [MUSIC]

Break 1: 17:46 - 18:46

Segment 2: 21:48- 36:51
In cue: "You're listening to ..."
Out cue: "…. DCS applicances. com "

Break 2: 36:51 - 37-51

Segment 3: 37:51 - 59:00
In cue: "You're listening to America's Test Kitchen Radio .."
Out cue: "…distributed by the Public Radio Exchange, PRX.ORG." [MUSIC ENDS]

Single file 53:00 Version

Timings are as they occur with a 5-minute news hole after the billboard.

Billboard: 00:00 - 00:59
In cue: [MUSIC] " This is America's Test Kitchen Radio..."
Out cue: "your cooking questions, stay tuned...."

INSERT NEWS HOLE: 1:00 - 5:59

Segment 1: 6:00 - 17:46
In cue: [MUSIC ] "Welcome to Americas Test Kitchen Radio
Out cue: …DCS applicances.com . [MUSIC]

Break 1: 17:46 - 18:46

Segment 2: 21:48- 36:51
In cue: "You're listening to ..."
Out cue: "…. DCS applicances. com "

Break 2: 36:51 - 37-51

Segment 3: 37:51 - 59:00
In cue: "You're listening to America's Test Kitchen Radio .."
Out cue: "…distributed by the Public Radio Exchange, PRX.ORG." [MUSIC ENDS]

Additional Credits

America's Test Kitchen Radio is produced by America’s Test Kitchen, in association with WGBH
Executive Producer: Melissa Baldino
Associate Producer: Stephanie Stender
Production Assistant: Kaitlin Hammond
Senior Audio Engineer: Jane Pipik
Segment Editors: Viki Merrick and Samantha Broun; mastering by Jay Allison of Atlantic Public Media
Production Help: Debby Paddock
America’s Test Kitchen Radio is distributed by the Public Radio Exchange

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