Award winning author, educator and chef Gail Sokol shares her experience, recipes, tips and tricks in this weekly baking podcast. Chef Sokol specializes in making baking easy and approachable for people of all skill levels.
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Vox Pop is WAMC's live call-in talk program. Host Ray Graf welcomes guests with expertise in areas ranging from astronomy and birding to taxes and cooking. Our experts take questions posed by WAMC listeners. Every Monday is a "Medical Monday." Every Friday is a "Food Friday."There are several ways to join the conversation:Call in during the show from 2-3 p.m. at 1-800-348-2551 (1-800-34TALK-1)Email voxpop@wamc.org during the showTweet us @WAMCVoxPopYou can subscribe to the podcast here: iTun ...
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Food Friday 6/7/24: Baking with Chef Gail Sokol
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Chef Gail Sokol returns to draw back the curtain on the mysteries of chiffon. Ray Graf hosts.
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Home Improvement with Darren Tracy 7/3/24
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Home maintenance and repair expert Darren Tracy is back to take your calls. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.
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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 7/2/24
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Our favorite avian experts are back to answer your questions. Give us a call at show time, 2pm. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.
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Medical Monday 7/1/24: Gastroenterology with Dr. Rohit Dhingra
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We welcome Dr. Rohit Dhingra, an interventional gastroenterologist practicing with Albany GI. Ray Graf hosts.
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Food Friday 6/28/24: Ice Cream with Megan Kitsock and Katie Camarro
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The hot weather is back. Let's break out the ice cream. Today we welcome Katie Camarro of Sundaes Best Hot Fudge Sauce and Megan Kitsock of Supreme Soft Serve. 800-348-2551 is the number to call. Ray Graf hosts.
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Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent astronomy news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Summer is officially underway. We welcome NewsChannel 13 meteorologist Reid Kisselback to answer your weather questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Climate change and clean energy with Dan Delurey 6/25/24
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Dan Delurey joins us to answer your questions about climate change and emerging clean energy technologies. Dan is Senior Fellow for Energy & Climate at Vermont Law and Graduate School. Call with your question. Ray Graf hosts.
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Medical Monday 6/24/24: Headaches and migraines
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We welcome back Dr. Hida Nierenburg, director of Headache Medicine at Nuvance Health. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
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The gardening experts are back to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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We talk computers today and welcome back Tony Yang of Gig Computers. Ray Graf hosts.
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Birding with Rich Guthrie and Julie Hart 6/4/24
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Our favorite avian experts are back to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Medical Monday 6/3/24: Podiatry with Dr. Douglas Tumen
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Dr. Douglas Tumen of Hudson Valley Foot Associates joins us to take your foot health questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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Food Friday 5/31/24: Cooking with Bruce and Mark
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Prolific authors and podcasters Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are back to talk about all things food and cooking. Ray Graf hosts.
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Bob Berman and Dr. Valerie Rapson join us to discuss recent astronomy news and answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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We talk about writing and the creative process today with Barbara Chepaitis, Lale Davidson, JPV Oliver and Marshall Karp. Call with your question. Ray Graf hosts.
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May is Older Americans Month. Our guest today is Greg Olsen, Acting Director of the New York State Office for the Aging. We'll discuss a range of issues affecting older adults, including social isolation and resources available to help older adults address them. We’ll also talk about the state’s Master Plan for Aging, which is a roadmap being devel…
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Food Friday 5/24/24: Italian food with Chef Ric Orlando
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Chef Ric Orlando is a font of knowledge about a great many subjects. And today's topic is very much in his comfort zone. We'll talk Italian food and culture! Ray Graf hosts.
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Can you dig it? Yes we can! The gardening experts return at 2pm to take your questions. Ray Graf hosts.
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We welcome back travel pro Jean Gagnon to take your questions. WAMC's Ray Graf hosts.
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An Oven Side Chat About A Quest for The Perfect Pizza
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Join Chef Gail and her former student, Marshall, as they discuss whether it is possible to make a pizza as good as a pizzeria. Listen as Marshall describes his many experiments along the way towards his quest to create that special pizza at home.
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Learn about the different types of baked goods bakeshop owner Holly Harz makes for her customers with special needs. Listen as Chef Gail and Holly discuss the delicate art of specialty baking which includes: Gluten free, Sugar free, Keto and Paleo.
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An Oven Side Chat with A True Adirondack Baker
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Join Chef Gail and Holly Harz, a bakery owner in the Adirondacks in New York state, in a conversation about Holly’s business and how she got started. Learn about the many types of baked goods Holly makes and the wedding cakes she specializes in.
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Learn the origins of the holiday fruitcake and why it gets no respect! Chef Gail takes you through a history of this legendary cake, why it ages well, and who is actually still eating it. She then shares her idea and recipe for the perfect fruitcake.
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Learn what soaking syrups are and how easy they are to make. Chef Gail explains their versatility in the baking world, and how they can elevate the flavor of your baked goods. Many suggestions how to flavor soaking syrups are discussed, as well as the best techniques to soak your cakes like a pro.
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Explore the world of oats. Learn about the different types of oats and how your baking can be affected by which type you use. Ever hear of a groat? Chef Gail will share her knowledge and explain all.
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All professions have their own lingo and bakers are no different. Explore some interesting baking terms with Chef Gail and the explanations behind them. Although the terms she discusses just scratch the surface, this episode will leave you wanting more!
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Explore what vital wheat gluten is and how it can improve your yeast breads. Chef Gail delves into the science of gluten to explain exactly how this magical ingredient works, and how it can up your game in creating the best yeast breads ever!
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Explore the Reuben sandwich, what it is, and how to construct one. Learn the two possible origins of this eclectic sandwich and how it became so popular. Chef Gail shares her special Reuben Braid recipe so that you, too, can make this famous sandwich for a crowd.
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Chef Gail explores the world of still frozen desserts, and specifically, the semifreddo. Learn what a semifreddo is, its’ origins, and how to up your game by creating this posh dessert which is so easy to make. The chef also shares one of her favorite recipes for this simple semifreddo.
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Learn the difference between a macaroon versus a macaron. Known for their exquisite beauty and flavor profile, they can be expensive when purchased through bakeshops. Why not learn to make them yourself with Chef Gail as your guide? She shares her best macarons recipe, and all the pitfalls you should avoid.…
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Enter the world of frangipane. Learn the origins of exactly what frangipane is and how you can “up your game” when creating tempting pastries using it. Chef Gail shares a simple recipe she has used to much acclaim in the restaurants she has worked in as a pastry chef. She gives you the lowdown on how the frangipane craze actually got started!…
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Learn the origin of curds, and what they are. Chef Gail explores the endless possibilities on how to use this easily made rich treat in your baked goods. She shares her tips on how to get the smoothest, richest curd ever! Her two recipes are shared and two step by step videos to watch her make them.By Gail Sokol
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Learn what a laminated dough is. Chef Gail shares her tricks and discoveries in creating the flakiest croissants ever! Learn which shape the dough should be in to create hundreds of flaky layers, as Chef Gail shares her best croissant recipe and a step by step video to watch as she creates them.By Gail Sokol
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The Popover craze is explored. Making a Popover video on her YouTube channel showed Chef Gail just how wildly popular these quick breads are as her video was viewed thousands of times. She delves into the definition of popovers, and explains the science of exactly how these quick breads grow so tall, giving her five best tips and tricks to creating…
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My Biggest Baking Mistakes and How They Made Me a Better Baker
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Everyone makes mistakes, even if they do not want to admit it. Making mistakes in the kitchen can be a learning experience. Learn three of the biggest baking mishaps Chef Gail ever had, how she handled them with humor, and the lessons she learned that helped her become a better baker.By Gail Sokol
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The Gluten Game- How to Create and Control Gluten in Baked Goods
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Dive into the world of gluten, learn what it is and where it comes from. Chef Gail will explore the importance of gluten, and discuss how to control it so that you can create the best baked goods ever.By Gail Sokol
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Scaling- Adjusting Your Recipe to Fit Your Pans
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Each recipe makes a certain amount of batter to fit into a specific sized pan or pans. To change the size of your pans you need to adjust the ingredient amounts of your recipe so that you don’t have too much or too little batter. Chef Gail discusses how you can adjust a recipe to fit specific sized pans so you know you will always have the correct …
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Chef Gail discusses wonderful memories of her paternal grandmother, Etta, and how she helped shape the chef she is today. Get her award winning recipe for Blueberry Muffins.By Gail Sokol
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After a quick review of the different types of pie crusts which Chef Gail highlighted in her “Talking Pie Crusts” show from season 1, she delves into her thought process of exactly how she came up with her Ultimate Chocolate Cream Pie recipe. Learn her secrets as she shares this special recipe with her listeners.…
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Five Great Hacks to Making You a Better Baker
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Everyone wants to be a great baker. A continuation of Chef Gail’s season 1 show, Getting Organized on Your Journey to Baking, learn the five easiest yet crucial hacks to becoming the best baker that you can be.By Gail Sokol
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After a quick review of the process of fermentation and how yeasted doughs rise, Chef Gail shares her favorite Cinnamon Roll recipe. Learn how to make this easy and satisfying yeast bread and never go back to store bought cinnamon rolls again!By Gail Sokol
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Learn the origins of the Black and White cookie, what they are and what you are missing if you have never eaten one. Chef Gail trusts you with her most special recipe giving you tips for success to get the most outrageous Black and White yet!By Gail Sokol
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Making Focaccia with Your New Sourdough Starter (Part 4 of the Series)
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After a quick review of the first 3 parts of her Sourdough Series, Chef Gail will walk you through one of her favorite sourdough recipes using the wild sourdough starter that you created from Part 3. Learn how to create one of her best recipes for Olive, Onion and Sweet Pepper Sourdough Focaccia.By Gail Sokol
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Creating a Sourdough Starter (Part 3 of the Series)
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Learn how to create your own homemade sourdough starter. Chef Gail will teach you how to be patient and with some tender loving care watch as you grow your starter to have for years to come to bake the most incredible bread.By Gail Sokol
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The Science of Sourdoughs (Part 2 of the Series)
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Discover the difference between sourdoughs and other preferments. Chef Gail discusses the science behind the symbiotic relationship that wild yeast can have with the natural bacteria present in the starter. Learn what bacteria contributes to the entire process of sourdough starters, and how their presence contributes to the ultimate flavor of any b…
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Introduction to Sourdoughs- A Four Part Series
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Delve into the world of preferments, and learn the difference between a sponge and a sourdough. Chef Gail discusses why sourdough breads taste so much more flavorful than straight doughs. She explores why they are worth the trouble to create and nurture into a loaf of incredible bread.By Gail Sokol
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With so many people these days following different diets and eliminating certain foods, creating delectable baked goods for all to enjoy can be a challenge for even the most talented baker. Following up from her season 1 show on How to Lighten Things Up, Chef Gail discusses her preference for a sugar substitute, erythritol, that works quite well in…
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Transforming My Molten Chocolate Cake Recipe to be Gluten and Sugar Free
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Learn how to make the proper substitutions in a favorite recipe to create a scrumptious baked good that even your friends that are on special diets can eat. Chef Gail shares a recipe from her book “Baking with Success” for her warm individual Molten Chocolate Cake recipe which she transforms into a gluten free and sugar free masterpiece for all to …
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In season 1, Chef Gail did a show on the various types of Sponge Cakes that rely on the air that is beaten into eggs to leaven them. On today’s show she discusses a special type of sponge cake known as The Genoise. No need to separate eggs for this sponge cake, but you will learn what it means to form a “ribbon” as the batter is being prepared. Che…
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