NPR People: Bonny Wolf http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4486742&ft=1&f=4486742 NPR commentator Bonny Wolf grew up in Minnesota and has worked as a reporter and editor at newspapers in New Jersey and Texas. She taught journalism at Texas A&M University where she encouraged her student, Lyle Lovett, to give up music and get a real job. Wolf gives better advice about cooking and eating, and contributes her monthly food essay to NPR’s award-winning Weekend Edition Sunday. She lives, writes, eats and cooks in Washington, D.C., Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:10:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Bonny Wolf http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4486742&ft=1&f=4486742 yes Julia Child's Copper Pots Come Home Just before the culinary queen turned 90 and moved to California, she gave the Cambridge, Mass., kitchen where she filmed three of her TV shows to the Smithsonian Institution. Curators at the National Museum of American History reassembled it exactly as it was — except for one major part. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 16:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111438179&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111438179&ft=1&f=4486742 Just before the culinary queen turned 90 and moved to California, she gave the Cambridge, Mass., kitchen where she filmed three of her TV shows to the Smithsonian Institution. Curators at the National Museum of American History reassembled it exactly as it was — except for one major part. 289 no Just before the culinary queen turned 90 and moved to California, she gave the Cambridge, Mass., kitchen where she filmed three of her TV shows to the Smithsonian Institution. Curators at the National Museum of American History reassembled it exactly as it was — except for one major part.

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]]> Sweet Memories Of Nut Goodies Gone By It's easy to find a Milky Way or a Mounds bar. They're made by mega-candy manufacturers and are everywhere. But there are still some small regional candy companies making the snacks we remember from childhood. The Pearson Candy Company in St. Paul, Minn., celebrates its 100th birthday this year. Sun, 31 May 2009 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104763475&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104763475&ft=1&f=4486742 It's easy to find a Milky Way or a Mounds bar. They're made by mega-candy manufacturers and are everywhere. But there are still some small regional candy companies making the snacks we remember from childhood. The Pearson Candy Company in St. Paul, Minn., celebrates its 100th birthday this year. 194 no It's easy to find a Milky Way or a Mounds bar. They're made by mega-candy manufacturers and are everywhere. But there are still some small regional candy companies making the snacks we remember from childhood. The Pearson Candy Company in St. Paul, Minn., celebrates its 100th birthday this year.

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]]> Recalling America's Love Of Peanut Butter Sales of peanut butter have taken a nosedive since salmonella was traced to a peanut plant earlier this year. It's a disturbing cloud over a product that has long been part of the American way of life. Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101278949&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101278949&ft=1&f=4486742 Sales of peanut butter have taken a nosedive since salmonella was traced to a peanut plant earlier this year. It's a disturbing cloud over a product that has long been part of the American way of life. 0 no Sales of peanut butter have taken a nosedive since salmonella was traced to a peanut plant earlier this year. It's a disturbing cloud over a product that has long been part of the American way of life.

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]]> The Problems With Dining In Restaurants Even though the economy is affecting restaurants, they're still crowded. From menu type that is too small to wobbly tables, dining in restaurants can be difficult. Sun, 28 Sep 2008 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95143154&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95143154&ft=1&f=4486742 Even though the economy is affecting restaurants, they're still crowded. From menu type that is too small to wobbly tables, dining in restaurants can be difficult. 179 no Even though the economy is affecting restaurants, they're still crowded. From menu type that is too small to wobbly tables, dining in restaurants can be difficult.

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]]> Delicacies From 'Beyond The Great Wall' Two authors journey beyond the coastal cities of Beijing and Shanghai to collect stories and recipes from China's "minority peoples," whose tribal cultures may be in danger of vanishing. Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93194625&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93194625&ft=1&f=4486742 Two authors journey beyond the coastal cities of Beijing and Shanghai to collect stories and recipes from China's "minority peoples," whose tribal cultures may be in danger of vanishing. 0 no Two authors journey beyond the coastal cities of Beijing and Shanghai to collect stories and recipes from China's "minority peoples," whose tribal cultures may be in danger of vanishing.

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]]> Zingerman's: Not Your Grandfather's Deli In 1982, Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig opened Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, Mich. After 26 years, they have built an empire called Zingerman's Community of Businesses that <em>Inc.</em> magazine called "The Coolest Small Company in America." On Friday, Oprah Winfrey rated a sandwich from Zingerman's an amazing 11 out of 5. Sun, 11 May 2008 12:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90354947&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90354947&ft=1&f=4486742 In 1982, Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig opened Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, Mich. After 26 years, they have built an empire called Zingerman's Community of Businesses that <em>Inc.</em> magazine called "The Coolest Small Company in America." On Friday, Oprah Winfrey rated a sandwich from Zingerman's an amazing 11 out of 5. 0 no In 1982, Paul Saginaw and Ari Weinzweig opened Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor, Mich. After 26 years, they have built an empire called Zingerman's Community of Businesses that Inc. magazine called "The Coolest Small Company in America." On Friday, Oprah Winfrey rated a sandwich from Zingerman's an amazing 11 out of 5.

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]]> Fresh Foods Ring in Persian New Year of Nowruz Nowruz, the Persian New Year, begins at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, when the sun crosses the equator and winter ends. The 13-day festival features fresh foods with herbs, family gatherings, and plenty of myth and symbolism. Sun, 16 Mar 2008 16:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88156775&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=88156775&ft=1&f=4486742 Nowruz, the Persian New Year, begins at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, when the sun crosses the equator and winter ends. The 13-day festival features fresh foods with herbs, family gatherings, and plenty of myth and symbolism. 0 no Nowruz, the Persian New Year, begins at the exact moment of the vernal equinox, when the sun crosses the equator and winter ends. The 13-day festival features fresh foods with herbs, family gatherings, and plenty of myth and symbolism.

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]]> And the Winner for Best Hors d'oeuvre Is … At Sunday's Oscars, actors, directors, and production teams will be awarded for their hard work and talent. But <em>Weekend Edition Sunday</em>'s food commentator Bonny Wolf thinks food should be remembered when praising supporting roles. Sun, 24 Feb 2008 08:56:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19315165&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19315165&ft=1&f=4486742 At Sunday's Oscars, actors, directors, and production teams will be awarded for their hard work and talent. But <em>Weekend Edition Sunday</em>'s food commentator Bonny Wolf thinks food should be remembered when praising supporting roles. 0 no At Sunday's Oscars, actors, directors, and production teams will be awarded for their hard work and talent. But Weekend Edition Sunday's food commentator Bonny Wolf thinks food should be remembered when praising supporting roles.

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]]> Remembering When American Food Got Better Book editor Judith Jones persuaded her publisher to take a chance on then-unknown writer, Julia Child. Kitchen Window host Bonny Wolf speaks with Jones about her life introducing mainstream cooks to French cuisine, and her new memoir, <em>The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food</em>. Tue, 27 Nov 2007 16:44:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16667201&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16667201&ft=1&f=4486742 Book editor Judith Jones persuaded her publisher to take a chance on then-unknown writer, Julia Child. Kitchen Window host Bonny Wolf speaks with Jones about her life introducing mainstream cooks to French cuisine, and her new memoir, <em>The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food</em>. no Book editor Judith Jones persuaded her publisher to take a chance on then-unknown writer, Julia Child. Kitchen Window host Bonny Wolf speaks with Jones about her life introducing mainstream cooks to French cuisine, and her new memoir, The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food.

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]]> 'Tenth Muse' Recounts an American Food Revolution Judith Jones appreciates the finer things in life, especially good cooking. Credited with discovering Julia Child, Jones celebrates food. Her new memoir is called <em>The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food</em>. Sun, 18 Nov 2007 10:27:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16400420&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16400420&ft=1&f=4486742 Judith Jones appreciates the finer things in life, especially good cooking. Credited with discovering Julia Child, Jones celebrates food. Her new memoir is called <em>The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food</em>. 0 no Judith Jones appreciates the finer things in life, especially good cooking. Credited with discovering Julia Child, Jones celebrates food. Her new memoir is called The Tenth Muse: My Life in Food.

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]]> Finding Holiday Recipes in Cyberspace Tanya Wenman Steel, editor-in-chief of the food Web Site Epicurious.com, is full from Thanksgiving even before the turkey goes in the oven. Kitchen Window host Bonny Wolf talks with Steel about the site and gets tips for Thanksgiving cooking. Wed, 14 Nov 2007 00:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16259139&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=16259139&ft=1&f=4486742 Tanya Wenman Steel, editor-in-chief of the food Web Site Epicurious.com, is full from Thanksgiving even before the turkey goes in the oven. Kitchen Window host Bonny Wolf talks with Steel about the site and gets tips for Thanksgiving cooking. no Tanya Wenman Steel, editor-in-chief of the food Web Site Epicurious.com, is full from Thanksgiving even before the turkey goes in the oven. Kitchen Window host Bonny Wolf talks with Steel about the site and gets tips for Thanksgiving cooking.

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]]> The Educated Palate: Colleges Expel Mystery Meat The days of mystery meat are nearly over. At some college cafeterias around the country, menus feature sushi, wood-fired pizzas and gourmet specials &mdash; all in response to the picky palates of college students. Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14748873&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14748873&ft=1&f=4486742 The days of mystery meat are nearly over. At some college cafeterias around the country, menus feature sushi, wood-fired pizzas and gourmet specials &mdash; all in response to the picky palates of college students. 0 no The days of mystery meat are nearly over. At some college cafeterias around the country, menus feature sushi, wood-fired pizzas and gourmet specials — all in response to the picky palates of college students.

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]]> Ice Cream Is a Perennial Favorite Ice cream is one of America's favorite desserts. Hear about this favorite from its likely beginnings in China to its place on the dinner table at the White House. Sun, 22 Jul 2007 11:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12155252&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12155252&ft=1&f=4486742 Ice cream is one of America's favorite desserts. Hear about this favorite from its likely beginnings in China to its place on the dinner table at the White House. 0 no Ice cream is one of America's favorite desserts. Hear about this favorite from its likely beginnings in China to its place on the dinner table at the White House.

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]]> Stout and Szechuan? Marrying Beer and Food Pairing food with a favorite vintage isn't just for oenophiles anymore. The beer industry is pushing beer-food pairings as specialty beers become more popular, and as Americans' palates become more refined. Sun, 24 Jun 2007 00:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11264351&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11264351&ft=1&f=4486742 Pairing food with a favorite vintage isn't just for oenophiles anymore. The beer industry is pushing beer-food pairings as specialty beers become more popular, and as Americans' palates become more refined. 0 no Pairing food with a favorite vintage isn't just for oenophiles anymore. The beer industry is pushing beer-food pairings as specialty beers become more popular, and as Americans' palates become more refined.

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]]> Gourmet Housewares Show: Fun, and Funky <em>Weekend Edition</em> food commentator Bonny Wolf gives listeners the details on her visit to a housewares show. Sun, 13 May 2007 14:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10158504&ft=1&f=4486742 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10158504&ft=1&f=4486742 <em>Weekend Edition</em> food commentator Bonny Wolf gives listeners the details on her visit to a housewares show. 0 no Weekend Edition food commentator Bonny Wolf gives listeners the details on her visit to a housewares show.

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