Podcasts about culinarycreations

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: The Calapampon Chronicles: A Culinary Adventure in Barcelona Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-calapampon-chronicles-a-culinary-adventure-in-barcelona Story Transcript:Ca: El sol brillava intensament a Barcelona, pintant les seves estretes carreretes de colors càlids.En: The sun shone brightly in Barcelona, painting its narrow streets with warm colors.Ca: Marta, amb els seus ulls clars i somriure encantador, es trobava al mig d'aquesta obra d'art viva, tot explorant els racons i recovecs d'aquesta ciutat esplèndida.En: Marta, with her clear eyes and charming smile, found herself in the midst of this living artwork, exploring the nooks and corners of this splendid city.Ca: Aquesta ciutat, de carrers estrets i cases arrodonides, es pot veure des de la seva terrassa a l'ample de la mediterrània.En: This city, with its narrow streets and rounded houses, could be seen from its terrace overlooking the wide Mediterranean.Ca: Marta estava visitant la ciutat per primer cop, lluny de la seva casa a la campinya anglesa, somiant amb l'aventura d'un món diferent i excitant.En: Marta was visiting the city for the first time, far from her home in the English countryside, dreaming of the adventure of a different and exciting world.Ca: La nostra protagonista, amb el seu diccionari de butxaca en la mà, es va aventurar a un petit restaurant català.En: Our protagonist, with her pocket dictionary in hand, ventured into a small Catalan restaurant.Ca: Estava decidida a demanar el menjar completa i autènticament en català.En: She was determined to order the food completely and authentically in Catalan.Ca: Però el que passaria a continuació seria una barreja inesperada de paraules inventades i rialles.En: But what would happen next was an unexpected mixture of invented words and laughter.Ca: "Vull una ració de patates braves i un plat de calapampon", va demanar orgullosament Marta.En: "I want a portion of patates braves and a plate of calapampon," Marta proudly requested.Ca: El cambrer, amb una mica de confusió, va intentar entendre què volia dir amb "calapampon".En: The waiter, with a bit of confusion, tried to understand what she meant by "calapampon."Ca: Uns minuts més tard, el cambrer va tornar amb una amanida i les patates braves.En: A few minutes later, the waiter returned with a salad and the patates braves.Ca: "Espero que això sigui el teu calapampon, Marta" va dir amb un somriure jocós.En: "I hope this is your calapampon, Marta," he said with a playful smile.Ca: Marta va mirar l'amanida, riure de bon grat i es va envermellir una mica.En: Marta looked at the salad, laughed heartily, and blushed a bit.Ca: El que volia demanar originalment eren calamars a la romana, però la seva confusió amb les paraules va donar lloc a una nova creació culinària anomenada "calapampon".En: What she had originally wanted to order were calamari alla romana, but her confusion with the words gave rise to a new culinary creation called "calapampon."Ca: A partir d'aquell moment, la "calapampon" es va convertir en una brometa interna entre ella i el restaurant.En: From that moment on, "calapampon" became an inside joke between her and the restaurant.Ca: Cada vegada que visitava Barcelona i anava a aquest restaurant, sempre demanava el seu plat especial, la "calapampon".En: Every time she visited Barcelona and went to that restaurant, she always ordered her special dish, the "calapampon."Ca: I és així com Marta, amb el seu sentit de l'humor i la seva disposició per arriscar-se, va crear una nova paraula divertida que es va convertir en una part inoblidable de les seves aventures a Barcelona.En: And that's how Marta, with her sense of humor and willingness to take risks, created a new funny word that became an unforgettable part of her adventures in Barcelona.Ca: Aquesta és la història de com Marta va aprofitar al màxim la seva experiència a Barcelona, de com va crear una nova paraula i d'alguna manera, va aconseguir fer-se un lloc en els records d'un restaurant català.En: This is the story of how Marta made the most of her experience in Barcelona, how she created a new word, and somehow managed to make a place for herself in the memories of a Catalan restaurant.Ca: Aquesta història ens recorda que no importen les dificultats que puguem trobar durant els nostres viatges perquè, en última instància, tot forma part de l'aventura que ens fa créixer i ens enriqueix amb experiències úniques i memorables.En: This story reminds us that no matter the difficulties we may encounter during our journeys, in the end, it's all part of the adventure that helps us grow and enriches us with unique and memorable experiences. Vocabulary Words:The sun: El solBarcelona: BarcelonaStreets: CarreretesColors: ColorsMarta: MartaEyes: UllsSmile: SomriureArtwork: Obra d'artNooks: RaconsCorners: RecovecsCity: CiutatTerrace: TerrassaMediterranean: MediterràniaVisiting: VisitantEnglish countryside: Campinya anglesaDreaming: SomiantAdventure: AventuraPocket dictionary: Diccionari de butxacaVentured: Va aventurarRestaurant: RestaurantOrder: DemanarFood: MenjarConfusion: ConfusióPlayful smile: Somriure jocósLaughed: Va riureBlushed: Es va envermellirCalamari alla romana: Calamars a la romanaCulinary creation: Creació culinàriaInside joke: Brometa internaSpecial dish: Plat especial

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: The Cherry Blossom Sushi: A Taste of Spring's Delight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-cherry-blossom-sushi-a-taste-of-springs-delight Story Transcript:Ja: 東京のどこか、熱気と活気に満ちた築地市場に、寿司職人ヒロシの小さな寿司店がありました。この店強い真骨頂は、新鮮なネタと熟練の職人技でしたが、ヒロシの最も特別なお寿司は、海苔の代わりに桜の花を使った巻き寿司に他なりません。En: Somewhere in Tokyo, there was a small sushi shop owned by a sushi chef named Hiroshi, located in the bustling and lively Tsukiji Market. The shop's strong suit was its fresh ingredients and skilled craftsmanship, but Hiroshi's most special sushi was none other than a sushi roll using cherry blossoms instead of seaweed.Ja: 長い間に、ヒロシの店は、寿司愛好家たちの間で"桜寿司の店"として知れ渡りました。その中には、彼の幼馴染のサクラと、その親友のユキも含まれていました。彼女たちは、ヒロシが初めて桜寿司を試作した時から、その風味と風格を愛してやまない常連客でした。En: Over time, Hiroshi's shop became widely known among sushi enthusiasts as "The Cherry Blossom Sushi Shop." Among his regular customers were his childhood friend Sakura and her best friend Yuki. Ever since Hiroshi first created the cherry blossom sushi, they had been loyal patrons who adored its flavor and elegance.Ja: 春が近づき、桜が満開の時期でした。ヒロシは、桜が一番美しいこの時期には、サクラとユキをあの特別な夜のお楽しみのために、新たな桜寿司を作ることにしていました。En: As spring approached and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom, Hiroshi decided to create a new cherry blossom sushi for Sakura and Yuki as a special treat for that memorable night.Ja: しかし、その年、春はいつもと違っていました。桜はいつもより早く花開き、ヒロシが準備を整える前に、すべての桜が散ってしまいました。ヒロシは途方に暮れ、サクラとユキのがっかりする顔を思うと心が痛みました。En: However, that year, spring arrived differently than usual. The cherry blossoms bloomed earlier than expected, and before Hiroshi could make preparations, all the blossoms had fallen. Hiroshi felt lost, his heart aching at the disappointed faces of Sakura and Yuki.Ja: この厳しい状況にもかかわらず、ヒロシは諦めませんでした。彼は、最近開発したばかりの新しい製法を試す決意をしました。それは、普通の寿司飯の代わりに桜の葉を練り込んだ特別な飯を使ったものでした。En: Despite this challenging situation, Hiroshi did not give up. He made up his mind to try out a newly developed technique. It involved using a special rice mixture kneaded with cherry blossom leaves instead of regular sushi rice.Ja: サクラとユキがその晩、店の扉を開けたとき、真っ先に彼女たちの目に飛び込んできたのは、その新たな桜寿司の美しいビジョンでした。寿司は桜の花弁で彩られ、その豊かな色彩と華やかな香りで満たされていました。En: That evening, when Sakura and Yuki opened the door to the shop, their eyes were immediately captivated by the beautiful vision of the new cherry blossom sushi. The sushi was adorned with cherry blossom petals, filled with rich colors and a delightful aroma.Ja: サクラとユキが最初の一口を口にしたとき、その風味に驚きと感動が広がりました。桜の葉の微妙な香りが口の中で広がり、その新鮮な感触はまるで本物の桜を口にしたかのようでした。両者とも満足の表情を浮かべ、ヒロシに感謝の言葉を伝えました。En: When Sakura and Yuki took their first bite, surprise and amazement spread across their faces. The subtle fragrance of the cherry blossom leaves enveloped their mouths, and the fresh texture made it seem as if they were actually tasting real cherry blossoms. Both of them wore expressions of satisfaction and expressed their gratitude to Hiroshi.Ja: それはヒロシにとって、対立や困難を超えて達成された、満足のいく結末でした。その夜、サクラの花が散る春の夜に、寿司愛好家としてのヒロシの情熱と敬意が、新しい形で生まれ変わったのです。En: For Hiroshi, it was a satisfying outcome that surpasses conflicts and difficulties. On that spring night when Sakura's blossoms scattered, Hiroshi's passion and respect as a sushi enthusiast were reborn in a new form. Vocabulary Words:Somewhere: どこかTokyo: 東京small: 小さなsushi shop: 寿司店sushi chef: 寿司職人Hiroshi: ヒロシTsukiji Market: 築地市場strong suit: 真骨頂fresh ingredients: 新鮮なネタskilled craftsmanship: 熟練の職人技special sushi: 特別なお寿司cherry blossoms: 桜の花seaweed: 海苔widely known: 知れ渡りましたsushi enthusiasts: 寿司愛好家たちchildhood friend: 幼馴染Sakura: サクラbest friend: 親友Yuki: ユキloyal patrons: 常連客flavor: 風味elegance: 風格spring: 春full bloom: 満開memorable night: 特別な夜preparations: 準備fallen: 散ってしまいましたlost: 途方に暮れdisappointed faces: がっかりする顔challenging situation: 厳しい状況give up: 諦めませんでしたnewly developed technique: 最近開発したばかりの新しい製法rice mixture: 飯の混ぜ合わせsubtle fragrance: 微妙な香りdelightful aroma: 華やかな香りsurprise: 驚きと感動amazement: 驚きと感動fresh texture: 新鮮な感触real cherry blossoms: 本物の桜satisfaction: 満足gratitude: 感謝の言葉conflicts: 対立difficulties: 困難passion: 情熱respect: 敬意reborn: 生まれ変わった

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Kathina Szeto, owner of San Benito Bene in historic downtown Hollister, California, discusses her locally inspired gift shop, that features award-winning olive oils, gourmet chocolates, beautiful jewelry, luxurious bath & body care products and much more. www.SanBenitoBene.com

Rowan Jacobsen is the author of A Geography of Oysters, Fruitless Fall, The Living Shore, American Terroir, Shadows on the Gulf, Apples of Uncommon Character, and The Essential Oyster. He writes for Harper’s, Outside, Mother Jones, Vice, Yankee, and others, and his work has been anthologized in The Best American Science & Nature Writing and Best Food Writing collections. He has won a couple of James Beard Awards, an IACP award, and some others. His Outside Magazine piece “Heart of Dark Chocolate” received the Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers for best adventure story of the year, and his Harper’s piece “The Homeless Herd” was named best magazine piece of the year by the Overseas Press Club. He was an Alicia Patterson Foundation fellow, writing about endangered diversity on the borderlands between India, Myanmar, and China, and a McGraw Center for Business Journalism Fellow, writing about the disruptive potential of plant-based proteins. Apples of Uncommon Character was named a Best Book of the Year by the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Boston Globe, NPR, and others.

With the cost of Beauty School Hair Coloring reaching near the twenty dollar per client fees. Domestic Divas would be well advised to seek cheaper alternatives. Rachel takes to the challenge by bringing you Southern Hair Color Methods. With just a few things collected from local garage sales and what is blowing past the hood you can also do the same job at creating your own youthful color at a fraction of the cost of the Beauty Schools!

Thanks for the feedback from our last show, Cooking Southern Gravy. Today we take the challenge of cooking eggs. Rachel goes to the kitchen. Yes the insurance guy says its all clear to enter the area again. And she takes you thru the steps to cook the ultimate in breakfast feasts, Country Fried Eggs and Toast.

Rachel Starchild who usually tends to issues away from the kitchen and ultimately the fire department tries her hand at cooking videos.

The Domestic Diva is back in the kitchen creating low cost ways to allow the Domestic Diva to shine brightly without having to spend the extra dollars. Today we learn how to create Dark Roasted Coffee with the added benefit of butter and its positive effect on the brain.

With the cost of Beauty School Hair Coloring reaching near the twenty dollar per client fees. Domestic Divas would be well advised to seek cheaper alternatives. Rachel takes to the challenge by bringing you Southern Hair Color Methods. With just a few things collected from local garage sales and what is blowing past the hood you can also do the same job at creating your own youthful color at a fraction of the cost of the Beauty Schools!

Thanks for the feedback from our last show, Cooking Southern Gravy. Today we take the challenge of cooking eggs. Rachel goes to the kitchen. Yes the insurance guy says its all clear to enter the area again. And she takes you thru the steps to cook the ultimate in breakfast feasts, Country Fried Eggs and Toast.

Rachel Starchild who usually tends to issues away from the kitchen and ultimately the fire department tries her hand at cooking videos.

The Domestic Diva is back in the kitchen creating low cost ways to allow the Domestic Diva to shine brightly without having to spend the extra dollars. Today we learn how to create Dark Roasted Coffee with the added benefit of butter and its positive effect on the brain.