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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition

Posted by Gordon Mark, January 23, 2009 at 6:00 PM

With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable—and the inevitable episode repeats—it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.

Recommended Show(s):

There's nothing on PBS (in NYC) this Sunday as they're showing performances by Andre Rieu and then Yanni. Elsewhere on PBS, this Sunday is the third season premiere of Gourmet's Diary of a Foodie. The first episode is an exploration of Hawaii. Check your local listings.

Saturday (January 24)

Viva Daisy!: "Hen Party." Daisy makes chorizo-stuffed mushrooms, pan-seared halibut, orzo with jamonand, and Cava sangria with fresh berries for her friends. 9:30 a.m. ET, PBS

Secrets of a Restaurant Chef (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "The Secret to Grilled Pizza." Two pizza recipes and on the side, parmigiano sformato and roasted pepper and onion salad. 10:30 a.m. ET, Food Network

Barefoot Contessa (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Say Cheese." Tomato & goat cheese tart, savory coeur à la creme, baked brie cheese platter, and roasted pears with blue cheese. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

My Life in Food: "Healing Power of Food." A woman attempts to cure her diabetes through the alleged healing diet of juices, vegetables, and nuts at an intensive, controversial, 3 week program called The Tree of Life in rural Arizona. 6:30 p.m. ET, Food Network

Sunday (January 25)

Essence of Emeril: "On the Wild Side." Emeril makes an wild game feast. 8 a.m. ET, Food Network

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