White House Pastries, Richard's Bangs Adventures, Chinese Cooking, Extraordinary Vacations, Globus Travel

This Week on
Americas Dining and Travel Guide
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Live on Business Talk Radio Network
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3:00 PM EST
Richard Bangs, author of Adventures with a Purpose and Quest for KAITIAKITANGA. Richard Bangs has often been called the father of modern adventure travel, and the pioneer in travel that makes a difference-travel with a purpose. Running wild rivers such as the crocodile-infested Tekaze in Ethiopia, he lives for adrenaline, side stepping death around every bend. Richards makes a fascinating interview, not to be missed.



3:40 PM
Shawn Tubman, Chief Marketing Officer of Extraordinary Vacations Group. We will discuss Shawn's experience working on cruise ships, his favorite destinations, and answer what expectations might you have taking an escorted tour. With all the economic concerns, are cruises and tours still good values?

4:00 PM EST
Naomi Duguid, author of Beyond the Great Wall: Recipes and Travel in the Other China. Magnificent photos and unforgettable stories--when it comes to food and cooking, China is a remarkable place!

4:20 PM
Jacques Haeringer and Roland Mesnier former White House Pastry Chef for 25 years, author of Dessert University, All the Presidents Pastries, and his new book: Basic to Beautiful Cakes.

4:40 PM

Jennifer Halboth, Director of Marketing for Globus Family Brands, discussing river cruising and more. My wife Jean and I are cruising on Avalon Waterways "Tapestry," Sept. 27-Oct. 12th. This cruise is 16 days from Amsterdam to Basel, returning from Zurich, Switzerland. Please call your travel agent for details and join us!! I will lecture on the wines, foods and culture of the region.

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Episode #57: An interview with Rob Sangster, author of the Traveler's Toolkit series, most recently featuring Mexico and Central America. This episode features his insights gathered from travels in over 100 countries on seven continents.

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Recipe of the Week

Silk Road Tomato-Bell Pepper Salad

1 medium-large bell pepper, yellow or orange

2 medium size ripe tomatoes

1/4 cup coriander

mint or dill

salt, fresh ground pepper

Remove seeds from pepper, cut lenghtwise and then into 1 inch chunks. Place tomatoes and peppers in a bowl, toss, add herbs, toss again, and add 2 tablespoons of yogurt, mix well.

Bon Appetit-
Pierre