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Andrea's Turnip Soup - Andrea Reusing's Key 3, Claudia Kolker on monthly rice, Elaine Sciolino on peas, Sandor Katz on kombucha.

July 25, 2009

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July 25th, 2009

This week we're meeting journalist Adam Leith Gollner, author of The Fruit Hunters, A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession. Jane and Michael Stern are at Louis Mueller's BBQ in Taylor, TX, and wine wit Joshua Wesson recommends cool wines for hot days.

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00:00 – 01:01  

01:01 – 06:55  

07:10 – 13:38  

Joshua Wesson recommends the best coolers on hot days. See feature (right)

14:06 – 21:56  

Adam Leith Gollner joins us for a look at the fruit leggers and their stories.

Book: The Fruit Hunters: The Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce and Obsession

22:07 – 28:08  

Food scientist Harold McGee, explains what's really going on with those color-enhanced steaks in the meat case.

Book: On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen

28:08 - 31:38   

Lynne fields a call about using a root beer reduction.

32:39 - 46:48  

Lynne fields calls about dry aged beef, and what varieties of tomatoes make for a good tomato sauce.

46:48 – 51:20   

Andrew Noune delivers fresh produce on his bicycle.

Web site: www.harvestcycle.com

Jane and Michael Stern's Roadfood