Thursday, December 11th TV listings for PBS Explore (WUNK-DT3) Greenville
Secrets of the Royal Palaces Private Life
The royal family's race to be by Queen Elizabeth's side in her final hours at Balmoral Castle; William I the Conqueror's odorous burial in St. Stephen's Abbey in Caen France; Prince Edward's Bagshot Park estate.
Relish Foraged to Fork: Fried Wild Rice
The rich history of Indigenous food in Minnesota; foraging with ethnobotanist Linda Black Elk; harvesting manoomin with Veronica Skinaway and Michaa Aubid; a modern meal of fried wild rice with chef Sean Sherman.
Fork & Hammer Summer Soiree
Top chefs come together to create an event that celebrates the summer harvest and pushes the team's creative abilities in food, wine and cocktails.
My Greek Table With Diane Kochilas Beans: The #1 Longevity Ingredient
Fava "sausages" in aromatic tomato sauce; greens and beetroot salad with chickpea fritters and tahini dressing; one-pot braised giant beans with eggplant, tomatoes and Greek feta; Greek bean soup sandwich with a little meat.
Rick Steves' Europe London: A Royal Tour
A royal tour of London begins at Buckingham Palace; Houses of Parliament at Westminster; Churchill's underground war rooms; cruising the River Thames to the Tower of London.
Rick Steves' Europe Krakow: Poland's Historic Capital
Krakow, Poland; Wawel Castle; Polish cuisine, including pierogi; Nowa Huta offers a nostalgic spin through the Cold War days; Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Ontario's Central Counties -- Multi-Cultural Adventures
An agri-tourism adventure includes a fruit wine tasting and a stop at Tyrone Mill in Ontario; Black Creek Pioneer Village; Taste of Asia Festival in Markham, Ontario; Hills of Headwaters; Canada Day.
A Virginia farmer helps reduce pollution on his farm; a family improves soil for their sugarcane farming operation; grilled peach recipe; the state of Michigan works with farmers to improve the environment.
In the Americas With David Yetman Imperiled Refuges: Islets in the Sea of Cortes
Islands and waters of Mexico's northern Gulf of California provide refuge for sea creatures reliant on fish stocks and beset with the uncertainties of climate change.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Tokyo, Japan -- Celebrating the Past and Present
Ancient customs and honored traditions of the Japanese.
North Carolina Weekend Fall Flavors
People, places and events from all over the state.
Rick Steves' Europe Siena and Tuscany's Wine Country
The Palio wild horse race in Siena, Italy; Tuscany's wine country.
Rick Steves' Europe West England
Cotswold villages boast churches, manor homes and gastropubs; New Age capital of Glastonbury; prehistoric stone circles of Stonehenge and Avebury.
In the Americas With David Yetman Fiesta in the Yucatan: Maya Traditions
Pilgrims travel to the Mayan city of Tizimin for the annual Kings Day festival which combines pre-Columbian and modern themes.
People of the North Ryfylke: Vikings, Jazz, and Herring
The diverse culture of the Ryfylke; halibut farms, cider tastings and local legends.
Curious Traveler Curious Utrecht, Netherlands
Utrecht's Golden Age and unique canal-carved city plan; visiting DomCathedral and DOMUnder; Kasteel de Haar, the largest castle in the Netherlands.
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 Fuel the Soul
Dandelion and chickpea salad; one-pan chicken and eggplant Parmigiana.
Pati's Mexican Table Colors of Creativity
El Volador; the art behind the Day of the Dead parades and festivals; alambre; papel picado artist Yurira Alfaro discusses the history of punctured paper; fish tamales.
Rick Steves' Europe French Alps and Lyon
The cuisine of Lyon, France; Chamonix in France; riding the lift up to Aiguille du Midi and to the border of Italy; hiking the Tour du Mont Blanc -- the trail that circles the mountain.
Samantha Brown's Places to Love Top of the South Island, NZ
Bicycling through Brancott Estate vineyards; te Pa Family Vineyards; Pelorus Mail Boat; Mills Bay Mussels; the World of Wearable Art; the peak of Mount Olympus; Abel Tasman National Park.
Geoffrey Baer tells the traditions of Hanukkah, including how dishes such as latkes and sufganiyot (filled donuts) connect to Hanukkah's history.
Four diverse young Jewish people celebrate their bar and bat mitzvahs in the same week.
Spiritual Audacity: The Abraham Joshua Heschel Story
The life and legacy of Jewish theologian and philosopher Abraham Joshua Heschel.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Bhutan -- Part 2 -- Land of the Thunder Dragon
Observing the black-necked crane in the Phobjikha Valley; the annual Ngang Lhakhang "Swan Monastery" festival in Bumthang, Bhutan.
In the Americas With David Yetman Galápagos: Volcanoes and Nature on the Islands
Volcanoes created the Galápagos Islands, making life possible and serving as a living laboratory like no other place in the world.
Painting and Travel With Roger & Sarah Bansemer Green Gables, part 2
Visiting Green Gables mansion in Melbourne, Fla.; Roger finishes his painting of the 142-year-old structure.
The Best of the Joy of Painting Valley Waterfall
A lush green valley with a waterfall.
Shaped by Sound Nnenna Freelon
ncImpact Conserving The Landscape in the Face of Growth
Garden Smart Designing a Garden on a Smaller Lot
Two gardeners share their garden adventures.
People of the North Ryfylke: Vikings, Jazz, and Herring
The diverse culture of the Ryfylke; halibut farms, cider tastings and local legends.
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 Fuel the Soul
Dandelion and chickpea salad; one-pan chicken and eggplant Parmigiana.
America's Test Kitchen Mediterranean Grill
Grilled shrimp and vegetable kebabs; tasting whole milk Greek yogurt; Persian-style rice with golden crust.
Rick Steves' Europe Lisbon
A visit to Lisbon, Portugal, features cod, hot pastries, a stroll of the city's back lanes and fado music; exploring castles of Portuguese royalty in Sintra.
Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope Zermatt, Switzerland -- Under the Shadow of the Matterhorn
The Matterhorn in Zermatt, Switzerland; annual Folk Festival includes a parade with 50 folklore groups and 1,200 dancers, yodelers and musicians.
A Taste of History Copper Country
Michigan's Upper Peninsula was once the center of the mining world during the copper boom of the late 1800s; discovering the roots of a "Yooper"; regional recipes include planked-style Lake Superior whitefish.
Sara's Weeknight Meals On the Table Stat: South Asian Style
The Magic Bowl consists of veggies, grains and eggs; a homemade roti with a spicy red meat dip; turkey keema served with sweet potatoes, which then gets stuffed into peppers; the secrets of thickeners.
People, places and events from all over the state.
Pati's Mexican Table Colors of Creativity
El Volador; the art behind the Day of the Dead parades and festivals; alambre; papel picado artist Yurira Alfaro discusses the history of punctured paper; fish tamales.
Homemade Live! Ultimate Tailgate
Crab dip; Seattle-style hot dogs topped with homemade sauerkraut.
Lucky Chow Curators
The editors of Banana, a magazine that gives voice to contemporary AZN culture; an urban rice paddy in New York; the Chinese cooking blog Omnivore's Cookbook; the future of Asian cocktail culture.