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Ep. 622May 23, 2024

Summer Show! Ice Cream, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Corn and Fruit Crostata

This week, we’re diving into the foods of summer.

Summer Show! Ice Cream, Tomatoes, Watermelon, Corn and Fruit Crostata
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This week, we’re diving into the foods of summer. Culinary historian Tonya Hopkins tells us about the Black innovators who made ice cream what it is today; Bill Alexander reveals the history and fate of the tomato; artist Ana Inciardi tracks down a tomato from her family's past; Dan Pashman gives us a lesson on his favorite ways to eat watermelon and corn; and we bake up a Fresh Peach and Raspberry Crostata.

Questions in this episode:

"What are your favorite peppers for baking?"

"How do I make my cream puffs better?"

"What are some ways that I can use leftover wine for cooking purposes?"