National Culinary Arts Month 2023


No Passport Required
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Mondays at 3 PM
Join Chef Marcus Samuelsson on an inspiring journey across the U.S. to explore and celebrate the diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven into American food and culture.

Mary Berry’s Simple Comforts
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Mondays, July 3 and 10, at 4 PM
Across six delightful episodes, chef and TV personality Mary Berry braves the elements to discover, and cook, the most heartwarming dishes offered in the U.K. and abroad: The indulgent delights of Paris, the traditional fare of Ireland’s abundant pastures, the delicious seafood found along the stunning Yorkshire coastline and the steaming comforts perfect for a wintery Scottish night.

Nick Stellino: Storyteller in the Kitchen
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Mondays at 4:30 PM
Chef Nick Stellino travels down memory lane to revisit dishes inspired by his childhood surrounded by his Sicilian family. Stellino demonstrates systematic instructions and easy-to-follow techniques, bringing Italian classics to life for viewers to advance new chapters in their own culinary experience.

The Great American Recipe
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Mondays at 10 PM
Tuesdays at 3 AM
Fridays at 4 PM
Join host Alejandra Ramos and judges Leah Cohen, Tiffany Derry and Graham Elliot as 10 contestants prepare their signature dishes, share heartfelt stories and compete to win the national search for “The Great American Recipe.”

America’s Test Kitchen from Cook’s Illustrated
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Fridays at 3 PM
Saturdays at 4 PM
This award-winning series uses a practical approach to solve everyday cooking problems and save viewers time and money. Bridget Lancaster and Julia Collin Davison lead a team of dedicated Test Kitchen cooks to reveal the basics of foolproof home cooking while preparing dozens of exhaustively tested recipes. The series features popular segments viewers know and love, including “The Tasting Lab,” “Equipment Corner” and “Gadgets Galore,” wherein Lisa McManus reviews her favorite gadgets and uncovers which ones are worth the cost — or not.

The Life of Loi: Mediterranean Secrets
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Fridays at 3:30 PM
This program, hosted by critically acclaimed chef Maria Loi, showcases the profound knowledge baked into Mediterranean cuisine, taking viewers island-hopping across Greece and serving up the secret to making some of the region's most classic dishes. Loi gives viewers a personal tour of her home country, as only she can.

A Chef’s Life
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturdays at 10:30 AM
This half-hour character-driven documentary and cooking series takes viewers inside the life of chef Vivian Howard, who, with her husband Ben Knight, left the big city to open a fine dining restaurant in small-town North Carolina. Each episode follows Howard out of the kitchen and into cornfields, strawberry patches and hog farms as she hunts down the ingredients that inspire her seasonal menus. A celebration of true farm-to-table food, the series combines the action and drama of a high-pressure business with the joys and stresses of family life.

Welcome to My Farm
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturdays at 11 AM
Accompany master gardener Lisa Steele as she welcomes viewers to her farm in the woods of Maine, where she and her husband live with a mixed flock of chickens, ducks, geese, a corgi and a barn cat. In this program, Steele shares an intimate glimpse into her country lifestyle — cooking and DIYing her way from the coop to the kitchen.

Kevin Belton’s Cookin’ Louisiana
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturdays at 3 PM
Chef Kevin Belton is ready to hit the culinary trail in this tasty tour of the Pelican State's best flavors and dishes. Join Belton as he explores the rich and multi-faceted culinary landscape of Louisiana.

Moveable Feast with Relish
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturdays at 3:30 PM
Come along for a mouthwatering ride and catch the spirit of pop-up cooking. Follow Australian celebrity chef Curtis Stone and stand-up comedian and chef Alex Thomopoulos as they team up with innovative chefs and food artisans to prepare a feast using the best seasonal ingredients and little-known regional food treasures.

In Julia’s Kitchen with Master Chefs
PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):
Saturdays at 4:30 PM
Reminisce on the ‘90s with this classic Julia Child program offering an in-depth look at American cooking. Inviting 26 nationally recognized master chefs into her kitchen, Child cooks alongside the pros, detailing their techniques and dishes for the amateur cooks watching at home.