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Off the Burner is currently on hiatus, however -
Around The Pantry - Bob's live radio show is now twice as good !

Tune
in  Tuesday mornings at 8:42 am ET
for Around The Pantry live with Chris Collins
on WHMP-AM 1240/1600/1400 and FM 96.7
and
Around The Pantry live at 8:50 am with Monte Belmonte
on The River FM 93.9


listen to the podcasts of Bob's 30-minute show: Off the Burner
by following this link:
  Off the Burner podcasts

see archived show topics on the archive page
 

 

What I'm talking about "Off the Burner"

 Tuesday July 327th @ see above for times and stations

  

 

Topic:

Blueberries

What are High-Bush and Low-Bush?

Recipe:

Blueberry Buckle

 Tuesday Aug 3rd @ see above for times and stations

  

 

Topic:

Summer Squash

Why it is so much better small
Why we should only eat it in the summer

Recipe:

TBA

 Tuesday Aug 10th @ see above for times and stations 

  

 

Topic:

Bluefish

The 'bulldog' of the sea - one mean fish

Recipe:

Mustard sauce for this strong-flavored, but healthy -for-you fish

click these links for:

archived show schedule

listen to the podcasts

up-coming show schedule


Join Bob Heiss,
co-owner of
Cooks Shop Here,
TeaTrekker.com,
and co-author of
The Story of Tea,
A Culinary History and Drinking Guide,
a 2008 IACP and 2008 James Beard Book Awards finalist,
as he explores something timely and delicious each week.


Encouragement is provided for the archived
Off The Burner shows by his producer (and food buddy) 
Kelsey Flynn.
 



Bob says:

To me, food is about so much more than eating.
I'm fascinated by the details of the where, why, who,
how and what of  "it".

Where does this food, technique, or cuisine come from historically and has its use spread to other places?

Why did this particular food thrive in its original location, why was it attractive to the people there, and has that changed?

Who discovered the food, experimented with it, and caused traditions to evolve from its core use?

How has a food or cuisine remained pure, or if "modernized," has that been positive or negative? How have intentional & accidental manipulation, & "discovery" affected artisan foods?

What exactly is this food, technique or cuisine, and what characteristics of a food within a culture should remain unaltered and what can be changed?

Culturally, historically, artistically - food is involved with and integral to so many aspects of civilization past, present and future. After all, we really are what we eat and how we eat it!

If food interests you too - then please tune in to the show or catch up by podcast (coming soon).

I only promise that you will never be bored!
 

Here are foods that I'm really excited about right now:

Local Summer Squash;
Pioneer Valley Muskmelons;
Varietal Butter & Sugar Corn;
Early
Tomatoes - both Heirloom and Slicing;
Compound Butter with Mary Lou's 5-Chile Blend from
Cooks Shop Here - on both grilled corn and steak
 

What I'm reading:

The new issue of Saveur

 

 
 Memorable quotes from the show:

"Everyone has a weird aunt ...don't you?  If not, you're it.."

George Geary
Coronado, CA

"Olives are fruit. When you squeeze an olive you get juice. The juice of an olive is olive oil."

Bob Heiss
 

Rotating segments include:

  • This Week's Food Topic
  • What's in Season Now
  • Who's Cooking (Interviews with culinarians both local & global)
  • Techniques & Trucs
  • Recipe of the Week
  • What's on the Cookbook Stand (Reviews & Interviews)
  • Hot Topics (Interviews & Commentary)
  • The Spice Rack
  • Holiday Fare (the "biggies" and obscure ones too!)

The Recipe Box
"on the burner!"

What's in Season
find this at your Market now


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