HBO Documentary Films: The Weight of the Nation – Part 1: Consequences

May 15, 2012

To win, we have to lose. The four-part HBO Documentary Films series, The Weight of The Nation explores the obesity epidemic in America. For more information on The Weight of the Nation, visit http://hbo.com/theweightofthenation. Connect with The Weight of the Nation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theweightofthenation Talking about it on Twitter? Follow @WeightoftheNtn and use #weightofthenation.

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Ep.8, Summer Greens – Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets (2011)

May 15, 2012

In this episode, Raymond celebrates the freshest summer greens. Beginning with a simple yet vibrant pistou soup, laden with summer vegetables and bursting with basil, topped with crispy croutons and meltingly rich parmesan. Next a dish ideal for a warm summer’s day – poached salmon resting on a bed of citrusy sorrel served with a [...]

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Ep.7, Eggs & Cheese – Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets (2010)

May 15, 2012

Raymond uses two staple ingredients with infinite uses – eggs and cheese. He kicks off with a classic omelette made perfectly thanks to a secret technique. The perfect sabayon is key to any cooks repertoire and this version makes a frozen parfait before Raymond returns home for a Maman Blanc classic, Floating Islands, clouds of [...]

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Grouper Bianco fish recipe – Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escape – BBC

May 14, 2012

Rick Stein is in Greece to see how a traditional Greek fish dish is made. Using olive oil, garlic, water, Grouper fish, potatoes, salt pepper and lemon. Delicious recipe idea from BBC cookery show Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escape. Watch more high quality videos on the Food YouTube channel from BBC Worldwide here: http://www.youtube.com/bbcfood

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Sicilian pasta recipe – Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escape – BBC

May 14, 2012

Using aubergine, garlic, chopped tomatoes, feta, basil and spaghetti chef Rick Stein makes a Pasta Norma. Great vegetarian pasta dish from BBC cookery show ‘Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escape’. The global edition of BBC iPlayer has launched on iPad http://bit.ly/plzX03 Download the free app today and enjoy taster clips and episodes! Watch a selection of the [...]

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Majorcan chicken and spcied sausage recipe – Rick Stein – BBC

May 14, 2012

Rick Stein re-creates a Majorcan Chicken dish with butter beans, tomato, garlic, courgettes and spicey sausage. Delicious recipe idea from BBC cookery show Rick Stein’s Mediterranean Escape. Watch more high quality videos on the Food YouTube channel from BBC Worldwide here: http://www.youtube.com/bbcfood

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Robert Sapolsky: Are Humans Just Another Primate?

May 14, 2012

Dr. Robert Sapolsky discusses his work as professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and as a research associate with the Institute of Primate Research at the National Museum of Kenya. His enviable gift for storytelling led the New York Times to print, “If you crossed Jane Goodall with a borscht-belt comedian, she might [...]

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Class Day Lecture 2009: The Uniqueness of Humans

May 14, 2012

On June 13, 2009, Robert Sapolsky, world renowned professor of neurology, neurological sciences, neurosurgery and biological sciences gave the class day lecture in association with commencement weekend 2009. Having been selected to talk by the Stanford University graduating class, Sapolsky spoke about the uniqueness of humans in relation to the rest of the animal world. [...]

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HBO Documentary Films: The Weight of the Nation Trailer

May 14, 2012

To win, we have to lose. The four-part HBO Documentary Films series, The Weight of The Nation explores the obesity epidemic in America. For more information on The Weight of the Nation, visit http://hbo.com/theweightofthenation. Connect with The Weight of the Nation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theweightofthenation Talking about it on Twitter? Follow @WeightoftheNtn and use #weightofthenation.

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Ep.6, Spices and Chillies – Raymond Blanc’s Kitchen Secrets (2011)

May 14, 2012

In this episode, Raymond draws upon memories of his travels through Asia to create dishes full of fragrant spice and fiery heat. To kick off, a mouth-wateringly fresh green papaya salad with the sweet crunch of pomegranate and a tangy dressing of chilli and lime. The inspiration for Raymond’s next dish comes from no further [...]

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