Thursday, September 18th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUNF-DT3) Asheville
Showstoppers! Great Women of TV Variety
A musical comedy salute to the women of 1960s and 1970s television variety, including Carol Burnett, Lily Tomlin, Diahann Carroll, Leslie Uggams and more.
Louisiana Coastal Cooking A Deep Dive Into Louisiana Blue Crabs
Louisiana blue crabs; pot fried crabs; burrata and crab-stuffed ravioloni with crab sauce; soft-shell crab breakfast toast.
Lidia's Kitchen Take the Time
Mussel bruschetta; spicy lobster linguine.
My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas EVIA -- An Island Hiding in Plain Sight
Dishes inspired by Evia, Greek's second-largest island, include mushrooms with orzo, wild mushroom onion stew with seafood and lamb in tomato sauce.
Rick Steves' Europe Bulgaria
The complex history of Bulgaria, from ancient Thracian tombs to medieval Orthodox Christian monasteries to Soviet monuments.
Rick Steves' Europe Venice and Its Lagoon
Italy: Venice's art treasures and lagoon; glass in Murano; lace in Burano; Torcello.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Christmas Celebrations Around the Globe
Holiday boat parade in Venice, Calif.; River Walk and holiday tamale-making in San Antonio; Christmas markets and the old St. Nick Village in Switzerland; the midnight Serenada for the Virgin of Guadalupe at the San Fernando Cathedral.
Wisconsin's farm to fork school program; Arizona's plan to turn algae into livestock feed; harvesting California's asparagus fields; sweet potatoes.
In the Americas With David Yetman Ancestors of the Ancient Mayas
New radar technology reveals that two millennia before Palenque's rise to stardom, Mayas of the lowlands constructed immense causeways and stepped temples.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Dreamin' California's Coast -- Malibu to Big Sur
The California Luxury Tour includes wine tasting in Malibu, Santa Barbara's famous mission, horseback riding on the Pismo dunes and Sycamore Hot Springs; Hearst Castle in San Simeon; Point Dume State Beach.
North Carolina Weekend New to the State
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe North England's Lake District and Durham
Hiking through the Cumbria Lake District; cricket; hiking Hadrian's Wall; Durham Cathedral.
Rick Steves' Europe Venice: City of Dreams
Monuments of Venice, Italy; cruising the Grand Canal; masterpieces of the Venetian Renaissance; a moonlight gondola ride in the city of Casanova.
In the Americas With David Yetman The Working Coast of British Columbia
The Georgia Strait of coastal British Columbia.
People of the North Treasures of Western Norway
The historic manor house of Rosendal; the intricacies of fjord aquafarming; regional specialties at the restaurant Buer.
Curious Traveler Estonia's Curious Culture & Traditions
Seto Lelo Polyphonic singing; Estonian folk costumes; Russian arts and crafts; smoke saunas.
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Lidia's Kitchen A Frugal Feast
Vegetable soup and poached eggs; a traditional Italian cookie that can be stretched into two desserts by adding them to honey ice cream; poached chicken giardiniera salad.
Pati's Mexican Table Cooking for My Crew in Sonora
The bold flavors and ingredients of Sonora inspire Pati Jinich to prepare her version of a true Sonoran feast in a rustic outdoor kitchen.
Rick Steves' Europe European Travel Skills
Rick Steves offers practical advice on how to have a fun and affordable trip to Europe. Sites include Germany, Italy, the Swiss Alps, Paris and London.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Santa Fe, NM
Cartoonist Ricardo Caté; the New Mexico Capitol Art Collection; Cowgirl BBQ; Ten Thousand Waves; Meow Wolf; Tomasita's 40-year history; the historic La Fonda on the Plaza; two of the original Harvey Girls.
American Masters Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined
The work of author Julia Alvarez spans multiple genres and audiences, rangin from nonfiction and poetry to books for children and young adults and literary novels.
Awakening in Taos: The Mabel Dodge Luhan Story (2015)
Mabel Dodge's evolution as a writer, salon hostess, art patroness, social activist, and resident of New Mexico.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Alaska -- America's Last Frontier
A trip through Alaska's Inside Passage to Prince Rupert, British Columbia; Juneau, Skagway and Sitka, Alaska; bald eagles and gray, orca and humpback whales in Tracy Arm Fjord.
In the Americas With David Yetman Chesapeake Bay: Of Clams and Oysters
Chesapeake Bay, the largest bay on the Atlantic Coast of the Americas, is threatened by over-fishing and rising seas.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer Dog Day Out
Anastasia Island's Conch House Marina in St. Augustine; Roger paints their dog, Mickey; a kayaking trip ends the day.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Tranquil Wooded Stream
A secluded, silent spot deep in the woods offers comfort and calm.
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ncImpact Public Safety
J Schwanke's Life in Bloom Flowers for Now and Later
Creating permanent arrangements featuring Southern magnolia; an arrangement made from toy building bricks.
People of the North A Day of Celebration
Celebrating the 17th of May amid the natural beauty of Finse; during winter and late spring, the only transportation to the snow-covered peaks is either by skis or the Bergen Railroad.
Hosts Yu Hayami and Patrick Harlan, with the help of Japanese chefs Tatsuo Saito and Rika Yukimasa, introduce Americans to the techniques, ingredients and harmony of Japanese cuisine.
Lidia's Kitchen A Frugal Feast
Vegetable soup and poached eggs; a traditional Italian cookie that can be stretched into two desserts by adding them to honey ice cream; poached chicken giardiniera salad.
America's Test Kitchen Pork Chops for Everyone
Taiwanese fried pork chops; breadcrumbs; sous vide boneless thick-cut pork chops with red pepper and almnnd relish.
Rick Steves' Europe Greece's Peloponnese
Old port town of Nafplio; the ruins of Olympia; preserved theater at Epidauros; ancient capital of Mycenae; Mani Peninsula.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Taiwan Naturally
Taiwan's national parks, national scenic areas and hot springs; a local chef harvests the riches of the seas; a great bird-watching contest.
A Taste of History A Look Back on Ten Seasons
A retrospective of "A Taste of History."
Sara's Weeknight Meals Fish Whisperers
Pesce all'acqua pazza, a simple fish poached in a cherry tomato sauce; Bahamian soup made with freshly caught snapper; cut up fruit salad.
North Carolina Weekend Just Relax
People, places and events from all over the state.
Pati's Mexican Table Cooking for My Crew in Sonora
The bold flavors and ingredients of Sonora inspire Pati Jinich to prepare her version of a true Sonoran feast in a rustic outdoor kitchen.
Homemade Live! Date Night Dinners
Nigel Barker makes the date night dinner that he and his wife have enjoyed for 25 years; Joel recreates the first meal he ever cooked for his wife.
Lucky Chow Taiwan's True Flavors
A visit to a Chinatown market with author Cathy Erway; beef noodle soup; Taiwan Beer House's version of bian dang; California market.