I saw this fascinating series advertised on PBS World Channel. There's so much to human history that has been hidden, twisted, forgotten and deliberately whitewashed:
The history of how skin became race, and race became power.
worldchannel.org
Scroll down in the link to see the episodes in this series...
On a lighter note and in a scrumptious vein, I saw an episode of
Samantha Brown's Places to Love, on PBS World Channel. It was an adventurous look at Miami, traversing great slices of life in that city in a way which made it seem like an enticing destination to explore for reasons beyond the stereotypical. Brown showcased features in this one episode that incuded everything from an indigenous Everglades resident calling an alligator out of the marsh; to vibrant outdoor art murals; to a brief history of the first black police precinct manned by black officers; to Au Bon Gout restaurant (offers a Haitian flair on American classics -- known for it's delicious barbeque); to Little Havana's music scene; to Brad Kilgore's amazing Ember Restaurant (a wood-fired cuisine bistro).
In the Samantha Brown Miami episode, Kilgore demonstrates his famous twist on a lasagna dish that focuses on sideways layering the pasta with herbed cheeses (ricotta & Parmesano Reggiano) in between, and then baking in a wood-fired oven (for a tasty, crispy outer crust). After removing from the oven, Kilgore then adds two different sauces on top (a Gruyere-based fondue, and a mushroom [oyster & cremini] Bolognese). Looks yummy!
Below is an article in
Wine Spectator with Brad Kilgore, which features his lasagna recipe!
The photo of the lasagna in the article doesn't do justice to how tasty the dish looks in the television episode. For my dietary restrictions, I would forego using shallots and garlic. Instead I would add green parts of scallions to the chives and the chervil (a French version of parsley). I'd probably use regular parsley in lieu of chervil. All the other ingredients are accessible, aside from the white truffle oil, which is a specialty item unlikely to be available in every supermarket:
In this recipe, the chef-owner of several Miami restaurants, including Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner Alter in Wynwood, reimagines lasagna as a modern vegetarian dish packed with flavor. Wine Spectator pairs 8 Nebbiolo-based Italian reds.
www.winespectator.com
