Saturday May 3, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:47:55

1AM

How to Cook Everything: Bittman Takes On America's Chefs "Suvir Saran" 00:26 #109H (Rpt) APT
The young, self-taught chef from Bombay kicked off the competition with his Manchurian-style cauliflower, followed a fried okra salad with tandoori prawns, and finished with a lamb paratha. Mark Bittman countered with "Indian-style" stir-fried cauliflower, sauteed okra with shrimp, and a funky tortilla stuffed with mashed potatoes. [TVG] R on 5/22 4pm; 5/23 1am; 6/11 4pm

1:30AM

Chefs A' Field: Kids on the Farm "California Strawberries: Chefs Mitch & Steve Rosenthal & Kids - San Francisco, CA" 00:26 #104H (Rpt) APTEX
America's best chefs and their kids venture to farms, fishing boats and ranches to discover the origins of great food. Trout with Strawberry Salad; Strawberry, Priscutto and Arugula Country Biscuits are prepared. (4 of 13). [TVG] R on 6/30 4:30pm; 7/1 1:30am

2AM

Desert Speaks "On The Road to Cajamarca" 00:26 #1706H (Rpt) APTEX
Host David Yetman, his brother, geologist Dick Yetman and South American archeologist Axel Nielson start at sea level in the town of Chiclayo and then journey upward to the town of Cajamarca. In Chiclayo, they explore the "witches' market," where they find herbs, hallucinogens and other natural remedies that promise everything from basic protection from curses to headache cures. As the trek continues, stop to examine pre-Incan mountaintop aqueducts hand carved into the thick rock of the Andes. Near the outskirts of Cajamarca, the crew visits the Ventanillas de Otuzco ("Little Windows of Otuzco"), an area where a deposit of volcanic ash provided natives with the material to create a stunning commemorative memorial for their ancestors. The episode concludes in Cajamarca with a climb up an Incan stairway to view the city as an Incan emperor would have surveyed his domain. [TVG]

2:30AM

Endless Feast "Whistler" 00:26 #101H (Rpt) APTEX
Chef Grant Cousar's French-inspired feast of beef carpaccio canaps, roast corn and potato vichyssoise, locally raised beef with roasted beet jus, and hazelnut meringue with fresh berries and cream, in the majestic mountains of Whistler, British Columbia. [TVG] R on 5/21 2:30am; 6/7 2:30am; 6/25 2:30am

3AM

Rick Steves' Europe "Milan and Lake Como" 00:26 #406H (Rpt) APTEX
No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como. In Milan we'll take a peek at Italy's highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest cemetery and greatest opera house--not to mention Leonardo's Last Supper. Then we'll cruise along Lake Como, settling down in the lakeside village of Varenna--classic honeymoon country, where Italy meets the Alps. [TVG] R on 6/9 3pm; 6/10 3am; 7/11 3pm

3:30AM

Smart Travels--Pacific Rim with Rudy Maxa "Queensland, Australia" 00:26 #509H (Rpt) APT
Sun-washed beaches, chic beachside towns, cliffs, rainforests, and one of the seven natural wonders of the world--The Great Barrier Reef, in Queensland, Australia, help make up the ultimate outdoor adventure. Host Rudy Maxa begins, north of Brisbane, along the sunshine coast, exploring sand dune-covered islands, coastal towns, and parks. Then, he flies north to Cairns, the gateway to the coral, multicolored sea life and azure waters of the Great Barrier Reef. Tips are included on avoiding poisonous creatures and diving. [TVG] R on 5/21 3:30pm; 5/22 3:30am

4AM

History Detectives "The Love Dish, Rebel Gun, Prison Plaque" 00:56 #110Z (Rpt) PBS
Hearts and arrows blaze across a set of china at the Powel House in Philadelphia, PA. The Mercer County Historical Society has a rifle, which once was said to belong to Tory bandit Moses Doan, recovered after he was killed in a raid of his hideout in 1783. Was this the gun of a man undermining the birth of the U.S. nation? In Philadelphia an investigation into whether convicted felons served during WW I. [TVG] R on 6/5 4am; 6/11 2pm

5AM

Boohbah "The Bed" 00:28 #120Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs march, and spin around and around and around. In Storyworld, Grandmamma tries to nap in a big bed. But will she rock herself to sleep, or roll? [TVY] R on 5/4 5:30am; 5/5 5am

5:30AM

Boohbah "Yellow Woolly Sweater" 00:28 #119Z (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
The Boohbahs rock back and forth, and do some silly arm swings. In Storyworld, Mrs. Lady discovers a yellow woolly sweater. But can she wear it without a snag? [TVY] R on 5/4 5am

6AM

Jim Knox's Wild Zoofari "The Oregon Zoo" 00:26 #113H APTEX (DVS)
Jim and his Wild Zoofari Explorers visit the great Pacific Northwest and The Oregon Zoo. They find Steller's Sea Lions, the largest Asian Elephant in North America, and a mystery creature. (13 of 14). [TVY7]

6:30AM

It's A Big Big World "Oko's Birthday/Spinning A Tale" 00:28 #134H (Rpt) PBS (DVS)
Smooch and Winslow eat the fruit for Oko's birthday . Wartz tries to make a web to catch flies. [TVY] R on 5/4 6:30am

7AM

Victory Garden "Easy: Simplify Your Garden with Tricks and Tips" 00:26 #3208 (Rpt) PBSPL (DVS)
Host Jamie Durie visits the Getty Museum in Los Angeles to "learn from the big guys,"and to see how garden tourists can recycle great ideas and put them to use in their own gardens. Paul Epsom offers bold ideas for fall containers. Sissy Biggers learns Chef Michel Nischan's tips on growing vegetables and pickling for the winter. [TVG]

7:30AM

Great Lakes Gardener "University of Illinois Japanese Garden/Judging Great Flowers and Veggies/Plants for a Chinese Garden" 00:26 #509H (Rpt) NETA
Visiting gardens throughout the land is a favorite pastime of serious gardeners. Liddie Collins stops in Illinois, to see a wonderful Japanese landscape. Plus, tips are given for how to produce that State Fair award-winning gladiola or bell pepper, as well as ideas for choosing interesting and rewarding Chinese plants for the yard. Melinda Myers hosts.

8AM

This Old House "Newton Project (Part 4 of 16)" 00:26 #2704 (Rpt) PBSPL
Craig Smith shows how "green" framing materials will be used in the new kitchen. Norm, Tom and host Kevin O'Connor remove the old kitchen walls and install a new 16' beam to open up the space. Allen Gallant shows Norm the shoddy wiring installed over the years. Yael Peleg presents her vision for an "unfitted kitchen,". Back in Newton, Tom and Kevin reframe the structure of the floor under the master closet to strengthen, level and tie it in with the rest of the floor in the new master bath. [TVG]

8:30AM

Ask This Old House "Preventing Plumbing Floods/Rotted Windowsill" 00:26 #604 (Rpt) PBSPL
Richard Trethewey shows host Kevin O'Connor a few devices for preventing plumbing floods in the home. Roger Cook helps a pair of homeowners remove some overgrown shrubs and replace them with appropriate "foundation plantings". Tom shows Kevin how to repair a rotted windowsill using a two-part epoxy. [TVG]

9AM

Outdoor Wisconsin "Trolling for Walleyes/West WI: Morel Mushrooms/Duck Hunt with High Bidder" 00:26 #2425H WMVS
Dan Small trolls for walleyes on Lake Winnebago with Steve Wiedmeyer of Extreme Tackle. Claudia Looze and Judy Nugent search for morel mushrooms in western Wisconsin. Dan Small and Debby Wolniak hunt ducks at The Highlands Sportsman's Club with Mike Hupy, high bidder for this hunt at the Outdoor Wisconsin banquet.

9:30AM

Hometime "Bathroom Mirror TV" 00:26 #2109 PBSPL (DVS)
Dean, Miriam and the crew add home theaters to several locations in a high-end house. [TVG]

10AM

P. Allen Smith's Garden Home "Living Spaces" 00:28 #725 APTEX
Allen's Garden Home Retreat is all about breaking down the barrier between inside and out. He tours several living spaces related to the gardens, including a living room with its framed views to vistas beyond, the sleeping porch with its desire to bring occupants out into nature, and the basement that was created using state of the art insulation. [TVG] R on 6/19 6pm

10:30AM

Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends "Goat Cheese Tasting" 00:26 #318 APT
Caprial and John taste some of the many varieties of goat cheese to find the perfect combinations for their meals. Pasta Tossed with Seared Cauliflower, Speck and Fromage Blanc and Chicken Breast Stuffed with Goat Cheese and Herbs. [TVG]

11AM

Martin Yan's China "Shanxi Favorites" 00:26 #114 APTEX
Martin watches a noodle-making performance before dining on some classic Shanxi noodle dishes. Then he's off to the Snack Forest--a street food lover's paradise. He eats made-to-order silk worms and tries more varieties of noodles. Recipes: dueling noodle basket and saucy lamb sui mai. (14 of 26) [TVG]

11:30AM

Mexico: One Plate at a Time with Rick Bayless "Return to Hacienda" 00:26 #601 APTEX
The 19th Century was the golden age of the Mexican hacienda, and today, some of these great plantation estates live on as luxury resorts. Rick and his wife, Deann visit the Hacienda San Jose in the Yucatan, and tour the lush grounds, beautifully restored buildings, rustic-elegant furnishings, and hearty, hacienda cooking. Back in Chicago, Rick hosts a reunion dinner party in Chicago-a reunion with the two other couples who joined them at the hacienda. The menu includes Champagne Margaritas, Roasted Chile-Potato Soup with Greens and Chorizo, followed by Braised Short Ribs with Arbol Chiles, White Beans, Mushrooms and Beer garnished with a delicate frisee salad. (1 of 13) [TVG]

Noon

Everyday Baking from Everyday Food "Morning Muffins" 00:26 #113 PBSPL
John shares four favorite muffins that are moist and flavorful, and quick and simple to bake: double blueberry muffins, coffee cake muffins, pear and granola muffins and raisin bran muffins. (13 of 13) [TVG]

12:30PM

Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie "The Inventors" 00:26 #213 APTEX
Are you curious about the most advanced gadgets in the 21st century kitchen? The people who are pushing the art of cooking forward are introduced. The former CTO of Microsoft shows off his incredible home kitchen, which is full of high tech gizmos. The man who coined the term Molecular Gastronomy is profiled. In Chicago the genius behind the "anti-griddle" shows his latest inventions. Back in the gourmet kitchen, a few tips to inspire your inner inventor. (13 of 20) [TVG]

1PM

Ch 10 Great TV Auction 2008 "General Merchandise" 01:59 #147H MPTV
Attractive and unique items are up for bid, with proceeds benefiting Milwaukee Public Television. This annual auction, now in its 40th year, generates funds to help MPTV purchase programming and maintain equipment. Tune in and bid to support MPTV 2008 Auction, celebrating 40 Years of Magic.

3PM

Ch 10 Great TV Auction 2008 "General Merchandise" 01:59 #148H MPTV
Attractive and unique items are up for bid, with proceeds benefiting Milwaukee Public Television. This annual auction, now in its 40th year, generates funds to help MPTV purchase programming and maintain equipment. Tune in and bid to support MPTV 2008 Auction, celebrating 40 Years of Magic.

5PM

Ch 10 Great TV Auction 2008 "General Merchandise" 01:59 #149H MPTV
Attractive and unique items are up for bid, with proceeds benefiting Milwaukee Public Television. This annual auction, now in its 40th year, generates funds to help MPTV purchase programming and maintain equipment. Tune in and bid to support MPTV 2008 Auction, celebrating 40 Years of Magic.

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Saturday May 3, 2008

Last Updated: 05/31/2008 17:47:55

7PM

Ch 10 Great TV Auction 2008 "General Merchandise" 01:59 #150H MPTV
Attractive and unique items are up for bid, with proceeds benefiting Milwaukee Public Television. This annual auction, now in its 40th year, generates funds to help MPTV purchase programming and maintain equipment. Tune in and bid to support MPTV 2008 Auction, celebrating 40 Years of Magic.

9PM

Ch 10 Great TV Auction 2008 "General Merchandise" 01:59 #151H MPTV
Attractive and unique items are up for bid, with proceeds benefiting Milwaukee Public Television. This annual auction, now in its 40th year, generates funds to help MPTV purchase programming and maintain equipment. Tune in and bid to support MPTV 2008 Auction, celebrating 40 Years of Magic.

11PM

Ch 10 Great TV Auction 2008 "General Merchandise" 02:59 #152H MPTV
Attractive and unique items are up for bid, with proceeds benefiting Milwaukee Public Television. This annual auction, now in its 40th year, generates funds to help MPTV purchase programming and maintain equipment. Tune in and bid to support MPTV 2008 Auction, celebrating 40 Years of Magic.

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