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116: The Truth about Organic Foods

From: America's Test Kitchen Radio
Series: America's Test Kitchen Radio
Length: 53:59

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PLEASE NOTE: Program-specific and generic promos available now. Full show available Thursday, May 10th. This time on America’s Test Kitchen, we’ll be in search of what the term organic really means. What is organic food and how is that definition still changing? How do farmers, experts, and the USDA make sense of the fast-growing world of organics? Then we’ll travel back in time to learn the origins of an old American recipe: Chicken and Slicks. We’ll head into the test kitchen for a butter tasting, and we’ll learn the best method for making quick, no-stir polenta at home. And of course, we’ll be taking your calls to answer all of your cooking questions. (AIR WINDOW: May 10-17, 2012) Read the full description.

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America's Test Kitchen Show 116: The Truth about Organic Foods

 

In this hour:

 

—Host Christopher Kimball investigates the truth behind the term “organic.” What is organic food and how is that definition still changing?

 

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

—Taste of America: Host Christopher Kimball takes us back in time to explore the origins of Chicken and Slicks.

—Taste Test with Jack Bishop: Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of butter.

—Recipe Challenge: Test cook Dan Souza uncovers the secrets to making quick, no-stir polenta.

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Piece Description

America's Test Kitchen Show 116: The Truth about Organic Foods

 

In this hour:

 

—Host Christopher Kimball investigates the truth behind the term “organic.” What is organic food and how is that definition still changing?

 

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

—Taste of America: Host Christopher Kimball takes us back in time to explore the origins of Chicken and Slicks.

—Taste Test with Jack Bishop: Tasting expert Jack Bishop challenges host Christopher Kimball to a tasting of butter.

—Recipe Challenge: Test cook Dan Souza uncovers the secrets to making quick, no-stir polenta.

Timing and Cues

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

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Break 2: 40:33 - 41:33

Segment 3: 41:337 - 52:59
In cue: "You're listening to America's Test Kitchen .."
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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 ..."
Out cue: "your cooking questions, stay tuned...."

INSERT NEWS HOLE: 1:00 - 5:59

Segment 1: 6:00 - 16:19
In cue: [MUSIC ] "This is America's Test Kitchen
Out cue: …valleyfig.com [MUSIC]

Break 1: 16:19 - 17:19

Segment 2: 17:19 - 40:33
In cue: "This is America's Test Kitchen ..."
Out cue: "…. cooking . com "

Break 2: 40:33 - 41:33

Segment 3: 41:337 - 52:59
In cue: "You're listening to America's Test Kitchen .."
Out cue: "…distributed by the Public Radio Exchange, PRX.ORG." [MUSIC ENDS]

Musical Works

Title Artist Album Label Year Length
Tasting Kitchen Georg Brandl Egloff 2012 00:00

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
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