TV Technical Issues
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Mon 5/06: very brief KQED DT9 OTA outage
(DT9.1, 9.2, 9.3) This morning we had a very brief outage of our over the air (OTA) coverage for KQED 9.1/9.2/9.3, which lasted apx 4 minutes. Most tuners will have found the channel again as soon as service was restored, but some may need to be rescanned for channel 9. This outage did not affect [...]
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Mon 4/22: KQEH OTA signal back on air
(DT54.1 through DT54.5) The Over the Air (OTA) signal from our KQEH transmitter on Monument Peak was restored at apx 6:35pm this evening. Most tuners should automatically find the signal, however some OTA viewers may need to do a rescan to restore reception.
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Mon 4/22: KQEH OTA planned overnight outage extended
Unexpected technical problems have been discovered at the KQEH transmitter site during planned maintenance overnight. KQED crews have identified the problem and are working to correct it as soon as possible. Please check back to this blog for status updates. Service to Comcast and other providers are uninterrupted.
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Lidia's Italy In America
Lidia takes us on a road trip into the heart of Italian American cooking today. As she explores the multifaceted approach to this utterly delectable and distinctive cuisine, we come to see that every kitchen and every Italian community is different. She talks with creative cooks all over the country - farmers, housewives, butchers, fishermen, and food entrepreneurs - about the ingredients they use, their kitchen secrets, and of course, their favorite recipes.
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San Diego: Giant Squid, Milanese Style (#126H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia shares her memories of San Diego with viewers and heads out to do some more fishing with Esca's Dave Pasternack. Joined by Del Posto's Mark Ladner, Lidia makes a Giant Squid Milanese, Stuffed Mushrooms, and Spinach Salad.
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- KQED Life: Tue, May 21, 2013 -- 4:30pm
Italian Style Breakfast for Dinner (#201H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia cooks frittatas today; they are delicious for lunch AND dinner and are also a great way to use leftover vegetables and day old bread. Recipes include Ricotta Frittata, Sausage, Eggs & Pepper Frittata and an Asparagus and Onion frittata. She also visits Brooklyn's famous Faicco with dear friend and restaurateur, Angelo Vivolo, to see their Italian American tradition of making sausage.
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- KQED Life: Wed, May 22, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
New York Italian Style (#202H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
In this episode, Lidia shares three delicious recipes that she picked up on Arthur Avenue and in Little Italy, New York. Zucchini and Eggplant Parmigiana, Roberto's Chicken Piccante and Skillet Cauliflower Torrisi are all the very core of Italian American comfort food. She also visits the Maugeri Farms in southern New Jersey and the Migliorelli food stand in Union Square Market in New York City to see what kind of traditions these Italian American families are passing down to generations to come.
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- KQED Life: Thu, May 23, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Heartwarming Italian American Classics (#203H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Italians are known for their big family meals, and in this episode Lidia celebrates two heart-warming Italian-American classics that are perfect for any Sunday get together - Chicken Trombino and Italian American Meatloaf - two family friendly dishes that will bring your loved ones close to the table.
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- KQED Life: Fri, May 24, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Shrimping, Crabbing and Clamming (#217H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia goes clamming with Dave Pasternack in Long Island before heading to Tangiers Island near Baltimore to watch the locals do what they do best, crabbing. Her recipes include a large array of seafood. She makes Shrimp Scampi, Crab Cakes, Baked Clams Oreganato, for a feast from the sea.
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- KQED 9: Sat, May 25, 2013 -- 12:30pm email reminder
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Sicily In New York City (#204H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
The Sicilians were a large immigrant community in lower Manhattan and other areas of New York City, and they brought with them several dishes from their homeland. Today, Lidia celebrates the Sicilians with a Stuffed Calamari Dish and a Broccoli with Garlic and Anchovies. She then makes a Cappuccino Cake which she actually discovered in New Orleans - another locale with a very large Sicilian population.
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- KQED Life: Mon, May 27, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Kansas City Alla Parmigiana (#205H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Italian American immigrants headed to the Midwest and created their communities in cities like Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City. In this episode, Lidia celebrates some of the Italian American dishes found on many a Kansas City menu including Penne Rigate alla Vodka, Chicken Parmigiana and Tiramisu. We'll even enjoy a moment where Lidia went back to Emilia Romagna to visit with her dear friend, Monica, to see how the chickens there are raised and appreciated.
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- KQED Life: Tue, May 28, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Yummy Pastas (#206H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Everyone loves pasta, and Lidia is known for her hundreds of super easy and really delicious pasta dishes that can be prepared any day of the week. In fact, this episode contains recipes that are perfect for the busiest of days, including Baked Ziti, Fettuccine Alfredo and Spaghetti with Basil Pistachio Pesto.
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- KQED Life: Wed, May 29, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
From Bloomfield to the Strip In Pittsburgh (#207H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia opened her own restaurant in the Strip District in Pittsburgh where other Italian-American immigrants also started earlier businesses. But Pittsburgh's other well known "Little Italy" is called Bloomfield. In this episode, Lidia shares recipes from both of these areas, Braised Veal Shank, Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes and Peas with Bacon. She also visits with Maria Merante, a wonderful Italian American woman who left her mark in Pittsburgh.
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- KQED Life: Thu, May 30, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
It's Chicken Time (#208H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Everyone loves a great chicken dish and in this episode Lidia demonstrates the Braised Chicken with Smoky Provola and the Chicken Cacciatore Dishes. She also prepares a wonderful summertime salad, Panzanella, made of tomatoes and day old bread.
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- KQED Life: Fri, May 31, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Italian American Sandwiches (#209H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
The Italians love their small Panini, but here in the U.S. those traditional sandwiches took on lives of their own. In this episode, Lidia shows the New Orleans Muffaletta sandwich, the Veal Hamburger Parmiciano from St. Louis and Chicago's Italian Beef Sandwich and finds out more about where they came from.
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- KQED Life: Mon, Jun 3, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
New England's Italy (#210H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
As the Italian immigrants settled the Northeastern coast of the United States, they did what they knew from their homeland. In many cases, this included fishing for the local catch. In this episode, Lidia makes Calamari Fra Diavolo over Linguine and she also prepares a Salt Cod, Potato & String Bean Salad. For dessert, there is nothing like a super simple and totally delicious "Zuppa Inglese."
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- KQED Life: Tue, Jun 4, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Italian American Sandwiches #2 (#211H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Once again, Lidia looks at the history of some Italian American local sandwich beginnings, starting with Baltimore's Italian American Civic Club Sandwich, a Primanti Sandwich and a Prosciutto, Scallion and Egg Sandwich. She also makes a delicious Celery, Artichoke and Mortadella Salad to accompany the sandwiches.
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- KQED Life: Wed, Jun 5, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
St. Louis's Little Italy (#212H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Everyone loves a warm plate of Spaghetti & Meatballs, and today Lidia teaches the viewer how to take that classic and make it the way she loves to eat it. She also adds a Sicilian specialty - arancini - or Rice Balls to the menu.
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- KQED Life: Thu, Jun 6, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
For The Love of Vegetables (#213H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Italians love their vegetables, and they are known for having some of the simplest, freshest and most delicious vegetable dishes of any country. In this episode, Lidia makes Stuffed Escarole, Stuffed Artichoke and Meat Stuffed Eggplant.
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- KQED Life: Fri, Jun 7, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
For The Love of Soup (#214H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Soup is a great start to any meal and Lidia explores two different types: Minestrone and Artichoke Soup. She travels to Le Marche in Italy to learn about ricotta cheese and finishes off the meal with her favorite Italian Cheesecake recipe.
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- KQED Life: Mon, Jun 10, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Philadelphia's Beef Rolls and Boston's North End (#215H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia cooks a savory meal of Braised Beef Rolls and Spinach and Bacon. She takes viewers to 9th Street Market in Philadelphia where she heads to DiBruno Bros, a 4th generation owned cheese shop that boasts Italian delicacies.
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- KQED Life: Tue, Jun 11, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Lip Smacking Roman Style Saltimbocca (#216H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia makes Italian- American favorites: Mozzarella Sticks, Veal Saltimbocca and Zeppole. She heads to Eataly in New York City to learn how mozzarella is made.
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- KQED Life: Wed, Jun 12, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
From Walken's Bakery to Scialo's Bakery (#218H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
These recipes are a sweet way to end any meal. Lidia makes Boston Cream Cupcakes, Almond Pine Nut Cookies and Lemon Granita. She then heads to Scialo's Bakery, where she was inspired to create her own Boston Cream Cupcake recipe.
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- KQED Life: Fri, Jun 14, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
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New York's Southern Italian (#219H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia makes cannelloni, explores pasta making traditions in Italy and makes a Brooklyn discovery in Frankie's Spuntino, two men cooking Italian-American food with a modern twist.
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- KQED Life: Mon, Jun 17, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
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Comfort Foods for Your Table (#220H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia makes three different types of pasta: Stuffed Shells, Pasta Alla Primavera and Macaroni and Cheese. In Pennsylvania she takes viewers to The Macaroni Company, a 4th generation Italian supermarket and goes to Eataly to enjoy an Italian-American picnic.
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- KQED Life: Tue, Jun 18, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Another Seafood Celebration (#221H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Casino Clams, Mussels Triestina and Cioppino are delicious ways to enjoy seafood. Lidia takes viewers to Swann Oyster Depot for King Crab Legs and Eataly to explore the fish counter. Many Italians from the northwestern coastal region of Liguria settled in the San Francisco area, and it's not surprising that they brought their Cioppino with them. At the popular Scoma's restaurant, located right on the water, the Cioppino is a little different than what you would find in Italy but certainly inspired by the original Ligurian version.
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- KQED Life: Wed, Jun 19, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Three Favorite Pastas (#222H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia cooks Pasta e fagioli, Bucatini Amatriciana and Tagliatelle Bolognese. She heads to Italy to learn how to make pasta from the experts and also visits Seghesio Vineyards in California, to meet one of the most long-standing winemaking families in the Sonoma Valley.
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- KQED Life: Thu, Jun 20, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Italian Style Steak (#223H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia makes Fettuccine with Malfada Sauce, Steak with Pizzaiola Sauce and Ricotta Cookies. Lidia visits the Immigrant Monument in Woldenburg Park of New Orleans, and Tanya takes viewers to explore the impressive collection at the Nelson-Atkins museum in Kansas City.
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- KQED Life: Fri, Jun 21, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Pasta Two Ways (#224H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Pasta with Lentils, Spaghetti Aglio e Olio and St. Joseph's Fig Cookies are on Lidia's menu. Lidia takes part in the New Orleans traditional St. Joseph's Day celebration that happens every March 19th, a true Sicilian celebration that made its way to New Orleans along with the large immigration of Sicilians.
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- KQED Life: Mon, Jun 24, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
St. Louis and Chicago Style Pizza (#225H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia enjoys a New York slice of pizza and heads to Caputo's, a family-owned Italian grocery in Chicago. She teaches viewers how to make their own pizzas with her Deep Dish Pizza and St. Louis Pizza recipes.
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- KQED Life: Tue, Jun 25, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Three Quick and Easy Italian Dinners (#226H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
In this episode, Lidia makes three dishes that can be made any day of the week. Cauliflower Soup, Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Capers, Orecchiette with Artichokes & Bacon are the highlights in this episode. Lidia then visits Dino Cortopassi, owner of Corto Olive near Sacramento California to hear his family's colorful culinary history.
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- KQED Life: Wed, Jun 26, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
Philadelphia: It All Happens on Philadelphia's 9th Street (#101H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
In this episode, Lidia visits Philadelphia's Sarcone & Son's Bakery, where their bread is made the same way today as it was when this institution first opened in 1918; a truly old-world bakery, Louis Sarcone closes up shop after each day's batch is sold. Lidia also takes a tour of the impressive artisanal Italian imports at 9th Street Market, such as Claudio Specialty Foods and Di Bruno Brothers'. In the kitchen, Lidia makes Chicken Trombino, Stuffed Escarole, and is joined by Grandma for a favorite Italian-American dessert: Pignoli cookies.
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- KQED Life: Thu, Jun 27, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
California and New Jersey: From the Garden State to the Golden State (#102H) Duration: 26:46 STEREO TVG
Lidia learns all about artichokes at Pezzini Farms in California, and crosses the country to be joined by Tanya for a visit to the Maugeri Farm, grower of New Jersey tomatoes. At the farm, Tanya and Lidia enjoy a classic, home-grown, Italian-American meal with the Maugeri family. Inspired by her visit to Pezzini Farms, Lidia makes an Artichoke Soup, followed by Stuffed Vegetables and a Radicchio, Goat Cheese, and Raisin Salad.
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- KQED Life: Fri, Jun 28, 2013 -- 4:30pm email reminder
