The New Steak, Singles Travel, National Geographic China, Germany

This Week on
Americas Dining and Travel Guide

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Live on Business Talk Radio Network

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3:00 PM ET
Cree LeFavour, author of The New Steak: Recipes for a Range of Cuts plus Savory Sides. This is steak for the way people cook and eat, going beyond the T-bone. Cree LeFavour concentrates on often overlooked cuts, such as skirt, flat iron, hangar and flank. She also pays homage to great sauces, and unabashedly celebrates side dishes that are innovative.

3:40 PM
Tammy Weiler of Singles Travel International: If your are a single traveler you won't want to miss this segment. When traveling with a group, online social networking is a great way to meet fellow travelers before the trip and keep in touch after. It's also a great way to find a roommate to save on single supplements.

4:00 PM ET
Qun Chen, Photographer/Writer for National Geographic Traveler Magazine. We will discuss China today. Some of the remote regions, culture, and changes as they have occured recently, plus the astounding rise of China's trade.

4:40 PM
Victoria Larson, of the German National Tourism Board, discusses quintessential Germany: The land of castles and beer, medieval towns, the arts, German food and wines, Octoberfest, Jazz Fest in Berlin, the Rhine and Moselle Rivers for cruising, and astonishing diversity.

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This week on

The World A La Carte

A free travel and dining podcast: download, stream, or subscribe at the iTunes store or at Talkshoe.com

Episode #61: Round-The-World Travel, with Cliff Williams. Join Cliff in describing his recent 5 month trip through 24 countries, including destinations as varied as Madagascar, Israel and Estonia.

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Recipe of the Week
Any Steak with Herb Butter

2 lb. of any steak
1 tsp. Kosher salt
Olive oil for rubbing
2 tsp. peanut oil
Grill or saute steak to desired donness.

Herb Butter
4 tsp. unsalted butter
1 shallot, minced
3 tsp. herbs, chopped (tarragon, thyme, parsley, basil, chives)
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
freshly ground pepper

Mash the butter, shallots, herbs and pepper till smooth. Apply to steak when ready to serve.

Bon Appetit
- Pierre