Company is a musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by George Furth. It follows the story of Bobby, a single man on the eve of his 35th birthday, as he interacts with his married friends and contemplates his own marital status. The musical is known for its non-linear structure and its exploration of themes such as marriage, relationships, and the difficulty of forming emotional connections in a fast-paced urban environment.
In 'Cured', Dr. Jeffrey Rediger explores the phenomenon of spontaneous healing, challenging the conventional medical view that such recoveries are mere flukes. Through rigorous research and case studies, Dr. Rediger identifies the physical and mental principles associated with recovery, emphasizing the importance of diet, immune system health, stress response, and mental identity. He highlights how our perception and mind-body connection can significantly impact our physical health and argues that individualized, integrative approaches to healing can lead to remarkable recoveries from chronic and incurable diseases.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat is a culinary guide that focuses on mastering the four essential elements of good cooking: salt, which enhances flavor; fat, which delivers flavor and generates texture; acid, which balances flavor; and heat, which determines the texture of food. Written by Samin Nosrat, this book bridges the gap between home and professional kitchens with its simple yet revolutionary philosophy. It includes 100 essential recipes, dozens of variations, and vibrant illustrations by Wendy MacNaughton. The book is designed to empower readers to become more confident and creative in the kitchen, regardless of their skill level.
It’s the new year, and if you're anything like us, one of your resolutions might be to eat out less. With a food scene as good as ours, that can be hard. Luckily Cap Times food editor Lindsay Christians can save the day with a bounty of cookbook recommendations for everyone from beginners to experienced bakers, plus some local recommendations. Christians joins host Bianca Martin and former executive producer Molly Stentz to round up the best cookbooks for the season.
Join us every Thursday as we explore Madison's food culture, from the brewers and bakers to the chefs and cheesemakers.
Cookbooks mentioned in the episode:
Local favorites
— “Dane County Farmers Market Cookbook” by Terese Allen
— “Wisconsin Field to Fork” by Lori Fredrich
— “Osteria Papavero Cookbook” by Francesco Mangano and Lindsay Christians
A Midwestern perspective
— “Company” by Amy Thielen
— “Pulp” by Abra Berens
— “Home is Where the Eggs Are" by Molly Yeh
“My new year’s resolution is to cook more”
— “Small Victories” by Julia Turshen
— “The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook” by Deb Perelman
— “Dinner” by Melissa Clark
— “Milk Street Tuesday Nights” by Christopher Kimball
— “The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook” by Ina Garten
Let’s bake!
— “Sweet Enough” by Alison Roman
— “Dessert Person” by Claire Saffitz
— “Baking with Dorie” by Dorie Greenspan
Wanna talk vegetarian?
— “Super Natural” by Heidi Swanson
— “East” by Meera Sodha
— “Fast Fresh & Green” by Susie Middleton
— “Love Soup” by Anna Thomas
The ones Lindsay is MOST excited about right now
— “Start Here” by Sohla El-Waylly
— “Signature Cocktails” by Amanda Schuster
— “More is More” by Molly Baz
— “Cured” by Paula Forbes and Steve McHugh
This episode originally aired December 7, 2023.
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Jones Dairy Farm
Madison Symphony Orchestra
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