Erik Aker
Web DeveloperErik Aker grew up in San Diego and was educated in the Bay Area after which he worked as an English instructor at various community colleges in San Diego. During his time as a teacher, Erik also worked as a freelance writer, but gave up both occupations in order to take a job in the corporate world, where he soon discovered a passion for computer programming. He's a San Diego native and he spends a lot of time at the beach and area tidepools.
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Watch Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV / KPBS+. Test cook Erin McMurrer makes host Julia Collin Davison tender Glazed Boneless Beef Short Ribs. Gear Heads hosts Hannah Crowley and Lisa McManus share expert-reviewed tools and tips for easier meal prep. And test cook Sam Block shows host Bridget Lancaster how to bake Make-Way-Ahead Dinner Rolls. -
Since 2001, America’s Test Kitchen has been captivating culinary enthusiasts with our unique, scientific approach to cooking.
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