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Erik Aker

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Erik 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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COOK'S COUNTRY: Southwestern Vegetarian Fare

Jennifer Robinson

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. on KPBS TV (not available in the PBS app). Test Cook Christie Morrison makes host Julia Collin Davison Vegetarian Chili and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the International Chili Society. Jack Bishop challenges Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of Kansas-City Style Barbecue Sauce, and Ashley Moore bakes Jalepeno-Cheddar Scones.
The Best Store-Bought Barbecue Sauce, Vegetarian Chili, and Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones | Cook's Country

Test Cook Christie Morrison makes Vegetarian Chili for host Julia Collin Davison, and Toni Tipton-Martin talks about the International Chili Society. Jack Bishop challenges Bridget Lancaster to a tasting of Kansas-City Style Barbecue Sauce, and Ashley Moore bakes Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones. Vegetarian Chili Recipe: https://cooks.io/3RWKIwq Jalapeño-Cheddar Scones Recipe: https://cooks.io/4dcOFa6 Kansas City-Style Barbecue Sauce Review: https://cooks.io/436PUCS Buy Our Winning Sauce: https://cooks.io/42QumMd
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Jennifer Robinson

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. on KPBS TV / Stream now with KPBS Passport + YouTube. From roasted to mashed, Milk Street gives potatoes a makeover! Christopher Kimball visits Turkiye, where he learns a recipe for cheesy Turkish Mashed Potatoes. Then, Wes Martin prepares Patatas Bravas, sharing tips for getting perfect crispy potatoes without deep-frying. Finally, Rosemary Gill brings out the spice with Suya-Spiced Roasted Potatoes with Tomato-Chili Relish.