season 5, summer 2008
1 . Kitchen Caravan's Birthday Picnic in Central Park
As Kitchen Caravan turns One we invite you to celebrate with us!
(July 7)
2 . The Sun Also Rises
This simple dinner for one is inspired by a trout dish that Hemingway could have enjoyed while writing his book The Sun Also Rises.
(July 18)
3 . Authentically Inauthentic
As gardens overflow with fresh fruits and vegetables we adapt traditional Thai techniques and flavors to a Thai Noodle dish for Summer.
(July 27)
Season 4, Spring 2008
1 . No Ruz: Persian New Year
This week we celebrate the coming of Spring with No Ruz, the Persian New Year.
(March 27)
2 . Amaranth: Grain of the Aztecs!
Our Spring grain is amaranth, the ancient grain of the Aztecs.
(April 3)
5 . Breads of the World: Unite!
We observe how three different types of bread are made: conchas, foccacia, and injera.
(April 23)
6 . Botticelli's La Primavera
We celebrate Spring through the classic Renaissance work by Sandro Botticelli.
(April 30)
7 . Iraq: Healthy Recipes from the Fertile Crescent
We make healthy recipes inspired by Iraq's 3 largest cities.
(May 7)
8 . Eating Local: Living on a 250 Mile Diet
We join locavore Leda Meredith to learn about her year on a 250 mile diet.
(May 14)
9 . Goddess Dressings (Not Just Green)
We make three colorful "goddess dressings" this week.
(May 25)
10 . All About Coffee
Coffee is a decadent treat, that many enjoy daily. This week we focus in on its preparation... roasting, espresso making and enjoying!
(June 13)
Season Three, Winter 2007-2008
1 . Venezuelan Hallacas
As a special treat for the holidays we learn how to make Hallacas.
(December 19)
4 . South Beach Cool
We head south to Miami this week, using tangy citrus and cooling herbs for a different kind of Winter meal.
(January 31)
5 . Brazilian Bounty
We cook up three delicious dishes with Brazilian chef Leticia Schwartz.
(February 7)
7 . Ethiopian Spice
We love the way the spices in Ethiopian cooking keep us warm in the Winter!
(February 21)
8 . Buckwheat: A Robust Grain for Winter
This week we make three dishes with buckwheat, a whole grain that is robust enough to carry us through winter.
(February 29)
10 . Cooking with Tita
We make three homestyle Mexican dishes with Sophia's Tita (grandmother).
(March 13)
Season Two, Fall 2007
2 . Preserving Foods for Winter
We use old methods to preserve our favorite fruits, vegetables, and herbs for winter.
(October 3)
3 . San Juan Soul Food
This Caribbean island's cuisine provides us with comforting recipes that take us into Fall.
(October 10)
4 . Diabetes Management
We make some healthy recipes to help those managing their diabetes.
(October 17)
5 . Lebanese Mezze and Wine from the Bekaa Valley
We make three Lebanese dishes in celebration of the wines from the Bekaa Valley.
(October 24)
6 . The Adventures of the Pomegranate
In addition to being incredibly healthy, pomegranates are world travelers.
(October 31)
7 . The Tuscan Olive Harvest
This week we prepare three rustic Tuscan dishes with quality Fall ingredients.
(November 7)
8 . The King and I
This week we make traditional British dishes with Thai flavors in the spirit of the musical The King and I.
(November 14)
9 . Peruvian Hartford
We make traditional Peruvian homestyle dishes with local ingredients for fall.
(November 22)
10 . From Farm to Table
We trace our foods from the farm to the table, meeting the people dedicated to cultivating quality products.
(November 28)
Season One, Summer 2007
2 . Nizar Qabbani Feast of Memories
Understanding the impact that food has on our senses and memories through the words of the famous Syrian poet.
(June 24)
4 . The 41st Annual Montreux Jazz Festival
Cook up a meal to compliment the jazz you hear on the shores of Lac Leman.
(July 8)
5 . Barley: Summer's Most Cooling Grain
Take away some of the heat with summer’s most cooling grain.
(July 15)
6 . Celebrating the Oaxacan Guelaguetza
Celebrating the colorful Guelaguetza with Mexico’s culinary capital.
(July 22)
7 . Coconuts: Taste Yourself Away
It is best to buy local, but everyone needs an escape. Taste yourself far away.
(July 29)
8 . Nat Pwe: Burmese Spirits and Flavors
Let the flavors of Mandalay guide us through this traditional Burmese Spirit Festival.
(August 5)
9 . Making Condiments from Scratch!
Making ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise from scratch to bring out the best flavors in your summer dishes.
(August 12)
10 . Dinner on the Deck
Enjoying a quiet Rhode Island dinner with local ingredients. Pop open the Prosecco and enjoy a Watch Hill sunset.
(August 19)











