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Friday

'Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails'

Reporter Richard Adams explores the history of cocktails with Ted Haigh, author of Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails. Haigh gave Adams a tour of his antique liquor collection and stirred up an old-time elixir.

'Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails'

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Wednesday

Opinion

New Year's Stories

A Champagne Primer

As preparations begin for New Year's Eve celebrations, commentator Tony Roque says champagne has become an integral part of the festivities. But where did that tradition come from -- and more importantly, how do you get that cork out without killing someone?

A Champagne Primer

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Friday

Demystifying the Science of Cooking

Ever wonder why cooked egg yolks sometimes turn green? Still trying to manufacture the perfect meringue? We take some of the mystery out of cooking with a look at the biology and chemistry of what happens in the kitchen. We talk to Harold McGee, author of the newly released book On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen.

Demystifying the Science of Cooking

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Health Care

Diagnosing and Treating Celiac Disease

Celiac disease is far more prevalent than once thought. If left untreated, it can be debilitating. Dr. Peter Green, director of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, joins us to discuss the diagnosis and treatment of this disorder.

Diagnosing and Treating Celiac Disease

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Hidden Kitchens: The Kitchen Sisters

More Stories from the 'Hidden Kitchens' Hotline

As Jay Allison — curator of the "Quest for Hidden Kitchens" — says, "If there is a single unifying theme to the hours of phone messages we've received, it's not about food, but fellowship." We end the year by sharing some of the hundreds of messages that have come in to the Hidden Kitchens phone line.

More Stories from the 'Hidden Kitchens' Hotline

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Thursday

Food Scientist Harold McGee: 'On Food'

Fresh Air

The book "On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen" has become a reference tool for many cooks. Now author Harold McGee has revised and updated the book. It's an exposition of food and cooking techniques, delving into technology and history.

Food Scientist Harold McGee: 'On Food'

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Wednesday

Opinion

Vanquishing 'The Frozen Thing' from the Holiday Table

The holidays bring plenty of celebrations and, of course, food. But commentator Laura Lorson's family may have the only Christmas treat that no one is interested in eating. Somehow, someway, her Mom got the idea in her head that a white frozen dessert was a beloved family ritual. The family set her straight at a recent Christmas dinner a couple years ago.

Vanquishing 'The Frozen Thing' from the Holiday Table

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Sunday

Alton Brown's Baking Tips

Expert Advice for Last-Minute Baking

With guidance from his mother and grandmother, chef Alton Brown developed an flair in the kitchen early. In the final installment of our holiday baking series, he offers some last-minute tips. And NPR's Jennifer Ludden gets some kitchen wisdom from her own grandmother, Marion Otte.

Expert Advice for Last-Minute Baking

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Saturday

Alton Brown's Baking Tips

Cake-Baking Secrets from Alton Brown

Why do some cakes seem to go so well on the way into the oven, but come out as disastrous sinkholes? The Food Network's Alton Brown solves the mysteries of cake-baking in the second of our series of holiday baking tips. He talks with NPR's Jennifer Ludden.

Cake-Baking Secrets from Alton Brown

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Friday

Hidden Kitchens: The Kitchen Sisters

'Milk Cow Blues': Enthusiasts Seek the Raw Stuff

In the vanishing farm country on the outskirts of Indianapolis, the Apple family and their neighbors have created a fellowship of milking. Hidden Kitchens looks at the Apple's efforts to bring raw milk to their community.

'Milk Cow Blues': Enthusiasts Seek the Raw Stuff

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Tuesday

'Nightly Specials': Spontaneous Cooking Recipes

Creative cooking is not only for the restaurant chef, but for those cooking at home as well. NPR's Michele Norris speaks with Michael Lomonaco, author of Nightly Specials, a book that aims to inspire spontaneity in the kitchen.

'Nightly Specials': Spontaneous Cooking Recipes

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Monday

Latke Festival Offers New Takes on Holiday Favorite

For the past 20 years, amateur cook Roger Mummert has run the multicultural Latke Festival on Long Island. This year's cooking-contest entries included Mexi-latkes, pesto latkes and Thai latkes with lemongrass, among other gourmet treats. NPR's Robert Smith reports.

Latke Festival Offers New Takes on Holiday Favorite

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