About this episode
What does a chef consider the most important tool in the kitchen? Chef and writer Daniel Patterson has a surprising answer for all of those who love to cook. He is the author of Aroma . Jane and Michael Stern are looking at the phenomenon of the "slider" and Elizabeth Karmel author of Soaked, Slathered and Seasonings , fills us in on the latest developments in outdoor grilling. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 15, 2009 (originally aired) August 14, 2010 (rebroadcast)