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Swiss cheese We go to Switzerland and explore the original – Emmentaler Cheese   Swiss cheese, the beloved and most imitated cheese around the world is what we call Swiss cheese.  However, the name is Emmentaler and it is made in Switzerland. On this show we are going to Switzerland, …

Oh The Places We Will Go We explore Ireland, Costa Rica, Botswana and French Polynesia   Oh the places we will go now that vaccines are being given and it is safer to explore a little more.  My dear friend Steven Filby and I have been traveling virtually for a …

The Children’s Museum Indianapolis with Dr. Phil Manning We explore the Jurassic Mile   If you are a fan of Jurassic Park or love to hear about scientist finding fossils and bones from thousands of years ago, you’re in for a real treat with this show.  Dr. Phil Manning along …

Waterford Crystal The story of a beautiful brand of Irish crystal Waterford Crystal an Irish tradition. If you have a love for beautiful glassware, you have certainly heard of Waterford Crystal.  And, you probably have a couple of elegant and beautiful pieces in your collection.  During the month of March …

Saint Patrick  His Life Story The story of his life and culinary influence on Ireland and the world Saint Patrick his life story.  Saint Patrick’s Day is on March 17th, but have you thought about who he was and how his influence inspired so many Irish traditions? How much do …

Nathan Williams – Zydeco Music Nathan Williams shares the traditions and his journey to Zydeco greatness     Nathan Williams Zydeco Music starts with family legacy and continues today with his family following in his footsteps.  Nate was born on March 24, 1963 and lived in St. Martinville, Louisiana speaking …

A Love Story and Wine A love story and wine starts with the stormy winds of hurricane Gloria, blowing into the New York area.  Little did Ken and Akiko know the winds were also bringing in love.  On September 18, 1985 they met at the home of a friend and …

Darien and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment How History Was Changed   Darien and the 54th Massachusetts Regiment are locked together in history. From the beginning, Darien, established on January 10, 1736, was favored as a settlement because of  its position to secure British interest in the area and later as …

Eastern Band Cherokee Culture, Traditions, History and Foodways With Nancy Plemmons   “Eastern Band Cherokee are renegades; we never left the mountains when the Cherokee were forced out!” Nancy Plemmons shared this significant distinction between the Cherokee people. The South East U.S. mountain area (Appalachian mountains) was the Cherokee home …

Part Two – Taste the State South Carolina’s Signature Foods and Recipes With David Shields and Chef Kevin Mitchell   We’re back with Part 2 of Taste the State – South Carolina’s Foods and Recipes.  We could not leave you with just two food items featured in part 1.  There …