July 27, 2002
The Ape and the Sushi Master
The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & EatersAbout this episode
It's a real variety show this week with controversies over apes with Dr. Frans de Waal, one of the world's leading primatologists and author of The Ape and the Sushi Master . Dr. de Waal theorizes that apes are more like us than we think, and it's demonstrated in how they deal with food. Jane and Michael Stern are eating breakfast old-California style at the Ramona Café. The outrageous Joe Queenan, author of Balsamic Dreams, tells a tale of yuppies, rat hunting, and balsamic vinegar. Jewish-food authority Matthew Goodman reports on Toronto Blueberry Buns, gadget guru Dorie Greenspan evaluates salad spinners, and Lynne has a recipe forGreek Parsley Potatoes. Broadcast dates for this episode: August 18, 2001 (originally aired) July 27, 2002 (rebroadcast)