Summary
Tom Douglas and Chef Eric Tanaka host a lively discussion about food, travel, and culinary experiences on Cairo Radio's Hot Stove Society show. The episode features updates on seasonal cooking, including the importance of harvesting and preserving produce as the frost sets in. Douglas shares his recent experiences with Thanksgiving preparations, including using fresh butternut squash from his mother’s garden for an upcoming cooking class.
The conversation shifts to travel, with Douglas recounting his recent experience at Heathrow Airport, where he was upgraded to first class. He humorously details the differences between business and first-class services, including the luxurious lounge access and gourmet food options, while also lamenting the challenges of navigating the airport and the frustrations of lost luggage.
The show also highlights a segment with Hannah Lindoff, the executive director of Seashare, a hunger relief organization focused on improving the nutritional quality of food banks by providing seafood. Lindoff discusses the challenges of getting seafood donations to food banks and the importance of protein in combating hunger.
Finally, the episode features a trivia segment with guests Seth and Georgia Small from Small's Family Farm, where they engage in a fun quiz about food history and culinary terms. The show wraps up with a preview of an upcoming dinner event featuring chef Marcus Samuelsson and his new book, "Back to Green," showcasing a menu inspired by global ingredients and sustainable practices.
Show Notes
Tom’s Culinary Travels – A Food Comparison of Heathrow // Supporting Hunger Relief with Hannah Lindoff, Executive Director of SeaShare // At the Baker’s Table with Rose Levy Beranbaum & Woody Wolston – Part 1: Ma Vie en Rose // Regenerative Farming with Seth Small, Fourth-Generation Wheat Farmer at Small's Family Farm in Walla Walla // It’s October which means it’s time for Schnitzel! // We’re celebrating our friend Marcus Samuelsson’s new book, Back to Green // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!
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