Season Seven, Winter 2008-2009

1 . Saving Seeds in the Southwest

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Native Seeds/SEARCH works to preserve rare varieties of corn, beans, melons, chilis and other crops from the Southwest United States and Northwestern Mexico.
(December 5)

2 . Vikings and Cardamom

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We learn why cardamom found its way into Swedish desserts.
(December 16)

3 . Two Weeks of Pasta

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Making pasta from scratch takes a little bit of time, but it's really quite simple. This week we make 3 pastas by hand using different flours.
(December 26)

Season Six, Autumn 2008

1 . Turkish Breakfast

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This week we learn what a typical breakfast in Turkey looks like, with friends from Caravansarai in Istanbul.
(October 10)

2 . All About Eggplant

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Eggplant is one of the most underrated and versatile vegetables. This week we teach you how to cook eggplant three ways: baking, roasting and frying.
(October 18)

3 . The Afghan Saffron Harvest

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This week we celebrate the Afghan saffron harvest with a luxurious dessert!
(October 25)

4 . The Day of the Dead- Dia de los Muertos

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The Mexican Day of the Dead is actually a celebration of life.
(October 30)

5 . Thomas Jefferson: Healthy Leadership

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Thomas Jefferson was a leader who knew the importance of health.
(November 6)

6 . Dining on the Aegean Coast

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The Aegean Coast of Turkey is a land marked by rich history and delicious food.
(November 13)

7 . Fall Basics

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This week we focus on the key ingredients of fall: vitamin & nutrient rich vegetables.
(November 20)

8 . Potatoes & Pomegranates: A Thanksgiving Feast

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For our thanksgiving meal we explore the influence of Old World Middle Eastern flavors in the culinary traditions of the New World.
(November 25)

Season Five, Summer 2008

1 . Kitchen Caravan's Birthday Picnic in Central Park

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As Kitchen Caravan turns One we invite you to celebrate with us!
(July 7)

2 . The Sun Also Rises

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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

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As gardens overflow with fresh fruits and vegetables we adapt traditional Thai techniques and flavors to a Thai Noodle dish for Summer.
(July 27)

4 . Summer Sundaes

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Cool off with these sumptuous sundaes inspired by famous divas.
(August 10)

5 . Kitchen Caravan's Cowboy Cookout

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Enjoy the flavor's of the southwest, with Kitchen Caravan's own cowboy cookout.
(August 19)

6 . Local Eating Month, Week 1

We begin our local eating month in the city of San Francisco-- a long time epicenter of socially progressive movements and, most recently, host of Slow Food Nation 2008. 60,000 people came together this Labor Day weekend to celebrate the meaning and tastes of just and sustainable foods.
(September 3)

7 . Local Eating Month, Week 2

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Week 2 of local eating month looks at food preservation. Learn how to can, freeze and dry the summer bounty in order to save it for winter!
(September 12)

8 . Local Eating Month, Week 3

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This week we look at how politics come into play in the local food movement. What role does the government have in creating a more sustainable food system? Kitchen Caravan interviews Senator Harkin to hear what he has to say.
(September 22)

9 . Local Eating Month, Week 4

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Our local eating month culminates this week with a trip to Eve's Cidery in upstate New York. Here owners Autumn, Ezra and James reconnect us to the old American tradition of cider-making.
(September 30)

Season Four, Spring 2008

1 . No Ruz: Persian New Year

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This week we celebrate the coming of Spring with No Ruz, the Persian New Year.
(March 27)

2 . Amaranth: Grain of the Aztecs!

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Our Spring grain is amaranth, the ancient grain of the Aztecs.
(April 3)

3 . History of the Black Pepper Trade

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We explore Portuguese influences in Goan cuisine.
(April 9)

4 . Spring Sprout Safari!

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We go on a spring fling with sprouted beans!
(April 16)

5 . Breads of the World: Unite!

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We observe how three different types of bread are made: conchas, foccacia, and injera.
(April 23)

6 . Botticelli's La Primavera

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We celebrate Spring through the classic Renaissance work by Sandro Botticelli.
(April 30)

7 . Iraq: Healthy Recipes from the Fertile Crescent

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We make healthy recipes inspired by Iraq's 3 largest cities.
(May 7)

8 . Eating Local: Living on a 250 Mile Diet

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We join locavore Leda Meredith to learn about her year on a 250 mile diet.
(May 14)

9 . Goddess Dressings (Not Just Green)

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We make three colorful "goddess dressings" this week.
(May 25)

10 . All About Coffee

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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

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As a special treat for the holidays we learn how to make Hallacas.
(December 19)

2 . Renew and Detox

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January is the best time to refresh and detoxify.
(January 9)

3 . Kale: Winter's Miracle Green

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This week we focus on Kale, superfood of the Winter.
(January 24)

4 . South Beach Cool

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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

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We cook up three delicious dishes with Brazilian chef Leticia Schwartz.
(February 7)

6 . Aphrodisiacs

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We put together a provocative feast for Valentine's Day.
(February 13)

7 . Ethiopian Spice

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We love the way the spices in Ethiopian cooking keep us warm in the Winter!
(February 21)

8 . Buckwheat: A Robust Grain for Winter

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This week we make three dishes with buckwheat, a whole grain that is robust enough to carry us through winter.
(February 29)

9 . Korean!

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This week we make Korean food for everyday.
(March 6)

10 . Cooking with Tita

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We make three homestyle Mexican dishes with Sophia's Tita (grandmother).
(March 13)

Season Two, Fall 2007

1 . Corn

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Enjoy the last fresh ears of sweet Summer corn.
(September 26)

2 . Preserving Foods for Winter

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We use old methods to preserve our favorite fruits, vegetables, and herbs for winter.
(October 3)

3 . San Juan Soul Food

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This Caribbean island's cuisine provides us with comforting recipes that take us into Fall.
(October 10)

4 . Diabetes Management

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We make some healthy recipes to help those managing their diabetes.
(October 17)

5 . Lebanese Mezze and Wine from the Bekaa Valley

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We make three Lebanese dishes in celebration of the wines from the Bekaa Valley.
(October 24)

6 . The Adventures of the Pomegranate

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In addition to being incredibly healthy, pomegranates are world travelers.
(October 31)

7 . The Tuscan Olive Harvest

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This week we prepare three rustic Tuscan dishes with quality Fall ingredients.
(November 7)

8 . The King and I

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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

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We make traditional Peruvian homestyle dishes with local ingredients for fall.
(November 22)

10 . From Farm to Table

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We trace our foods from the farm to the table, meeting the people dedicated to cultivating quality products.
(November 28)

Season One, Summer 2007

1 . Manly Morsels

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Dishes designed for men’s health in honor of Father’s Day.
(June 17)

2 . Nizar Qabbani Feast of Memories

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Understanding the impact that food has on our senses and memories through the words of the famous Syrian poet.
(June 24)

3 . Picnic Under the Sea

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Traditional picnic fare gets help from kelp.
(July 1)

4 . The 41st Annual Montreux Jazz Festival

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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

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Take away some of the heat with summer’s most cooling grain.
(July 15)

6 . Celebrating the Oaxacan Guelaguetza

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Celebrating the colorful Guelaguetza with Mexico’s culinary capital.
(July 22)

7 . Coconuts: Taste Yourself Away

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It is best to buy local, but everyone needs an escape. Taste yourself far away.
(July 29)

8 . Nat Pwe: Burmese Spirits and Flavors

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Let the flavors of Mandalay guide us through this traditional Burmese Spirit Festival.
(August 5)

9 . Making Condiments from Scratch!

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Making ketchup, mustard, and mayonnaise from scratch to bring out the best flavors in your summer dishes.
(August 12)

10 . Dinner on the Deck

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Enjoying a quiet Rhode Island dinner with local ingredients. Pop open the Prosecco and enjoy a Watch Hill sunset.
(August 19)
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