Curried Culinary History

Posted on May 24, 2008 by Catherine Lambrecht

By Raghavan Iyer, teacher and author
“660 Curries/The Gateway to Indian Cooking”

Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

Curious about curry? Curry is the backbone of Indian cooking, the glory of Indian cooking. Curry has nothing to do with powder in a can and everything to do with amazing flavors. Join us as author and IACP Cooking Teacher of the Year, Raghavan Iyer, dishes out a powerpoint presentation about the historical influence of spices during India’s 6,000 years existence as a civilization. Continue reading →

Chef Louis Szathmáry and “The Bakery” Restaurant

Posted on May 17, 2008 by Catherine Lambrecht

Presented by
Barbara Kuck

Podcast courtesy of WBEZ’s Chicago Amplified

Hungarian immigrant Lajos Istvan Szathmáry II Ph.D., better known to gourmets the world over as “Chef Louis” immigrated to the United States with $1.10 cents and five words of English. Educated as a journalist and psychologist in his native Hungary in a much-traveled life, he was an actor, newspaperman, soldier, marriage counselor, spy, prisoner of war, lecturer, author, TV & radio personality, adventurer and chef. Continue reading →

PRINCE CASTLE/COCK ROBIN: “DADDY OF THE DRIVE-INS”

Posted on April 26, 2008 by Catherine Lambrecht

Presented by
Walter “Ted” Fredenhagen, Jr.

The story of Prince Castle and Cock Robin will answer the following questions:

Who developed and why did they use those square scoops?
What made their ice cream so exceptionally flavorful?
Why did they change their name from Prince Castle to Cock Robin?
What was their contribution to the development of milkshake, was it really “One in a Million?”
Just how did they make their hamburgers so delicious and memorable?
How did Prince Castle/Cock Robin influence McDonald’s? If imitation is the highest form of flattery, then you have just been offered a clue.
Why did Prince Castle/Cock Robin fade away?
What remains of Prince Castle/Cock Robin today?

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Cooking Jewish with Judy

Posted on April 5, 2008 by Catherine Lambrecht

Presented by
Judy Bart Kancigor, author
“Cooking Jewish, 532 Great Recipes from the Rabinowitz Family”

A beggar approaches a Jewish mother as she’s walking down the street.
“Lady,” he says, imploringly, “I haven’t eaten in three days.”
“Force yourself!” she admonishes.” Continue reading →

Savoring Sweet Sicily

Posted on March 15, 2008 by Catherine Lambrecht

Presented by
Chef Natalie Zarzour
Pastry Chef/Co-Owner
Pasticceria Natalina, in Chicago’s Andersonville

Podcast by Chicago Amplified of Chicago’s WBEZ

Whet your culinary knowledge as Chef Natalie dishes out the history of Sicily’s food culture from ancient times to the present. She will also regale us with the tale of the great wave of immigrants to the United States at the beginning of the 20th century, and how they adapted their unforgettable food. Continue reading →