Field Trip Foraging with Wild Goods
Sheri Castle takes a walk in the woods with foraging experts Natalie Dechiara and Luke Gilbert of Wild Goods to find some tasty morel mushrooms.
John’s Savory Merkel Pie | Cook Along with John Fleer
Sheri Castle joins chef John Fleer to learn how to make savory merkel pie with morels she foraged. This Appalachian take on shepherd’s pie is a recipe with a sense of place, perfect for bringing people together.
Buttery Sauteed Mushrooms on Toast | Kitchen Recipe
Host Sheri Castle whips up buttery sauteed mushrooms on toast, a simple yet tasty recipe worthy of dinner.
Double Mushroom Soup | Kitchen Recipe
Sheri never gets tired of making soups, and this recipe is no exception. She shares her cherished recipe of double mushroom soup, which is a celebration of mushrooms’ exquisite variety.
Preview | Mushrooms Are Having a Moment
Sheri hunts for morels deep in the forests of the Blue Ridge Mountains with foraging experts Natalie Dechiara and Luke Gilbert. She then visits the home of farm-to-table pioneer John Fleer to use the morels (aka merkels) in a savory pie. In the kitchen, Sheri shares recipes for double mushroom soup and buttery sauteed mushrooms on toast, plus a tip for cleaning and keeping store-bought mushrooms.
Hurricane Helene Impacted Locations in this Episode
Hurricane Helene impacted locations that were filmed in this episode. We stand with the communities that have been affected by the storm.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Crumble | Kitchen Recipe
Sheri shows how to make her sweet potato casserole with a crisp pecan crumble, a dish she’s made for more than twenty years. Its gentle sweetness is perfect for breakfast, a side dish or a dessert during any season.
Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes | Kitchen Recipe
Since childhood, Sheri Castle has admired twice-baked potatoes at nice restaurants. Now she elevates the classic recipe with twice-baked sweet potatoes, which hold together a delicious bacon and apple concoction.
Sweet Potato and Pork Dumplings | Cook Along with J Chong
Chef J Chong shows Sheri how to make sweet potato and pork dumplings, a dish that exemplifies how J brings her unique Southern twist to Cantonese cuisine.
Field Trip to the North Asheville Tailgate Farmers Market
Sheri Castle discovers sweet potatoes of all shapes, colors and sizes at the North Asheville Tailgate Market, providing insight about this locally sourced ingredient.
Sheri Says: Creating Sweet Potato Puree
Sheri Castle explains how to create the perfect sweet potato puree. Plus, a useful tip for utilizing the leaves of a sweet potato plant.
Preview | We’re Sweet on Sweet Potatoes
Sheri Castle visits a farmers market to explore sweet potatoes of all shapes, colors and sizes. She then heads to the kitchen to share her favorite recipes for sweet potato casserole and twice-baked sweet potatoes. Asheville-based chef J Chong demonstrates a twist on Cantonese cuisine with her sweet potato and pork dumplings, and Sheri shares how to create the perfect sweet potato puree.
Preview | New Season
Sheri Castle is back this fall with eight all new ingredients, including peaches, mushrooms, crabs, honey and more. Sheri introduces us to local farmers, growers, fishermen and chefs and shares approachable home cooking recipes and tips. A new season returns to PBS in October 2024!
Sheri Says: How to Blind Bake the Perfect Pie Crust
Sheri Castle shares a helpful tip on how to blind bake a pie crust to golden brown perfection.
Field Trip to “Tomato Man” Craig LeHoullier
Sheri Castle admits her love affair with homegrown tomatoes and talks to the one and only “Tomato Man,” heirloom tomato gardening expert Craig LeHoullier.
Yordanys’ Gumbo | Cook Along with Yordanys “Jay” Bastardo
Sheri Castle cooks along with Yordanys “Jay” Bastardo to make his delicious Dominican tomato and shellfish gumbo.
Cherry Tomato and Cornbread Panzanella | Kitchen Recipe
Sheri Castle’s cherry tomato and black pepper cornbread panzanella is a dinnertime favorite. Fresh, juicy tomatoes are the star of this recipe—their seasonal perfection is paramount.
Savory Summertime Tomato Pie | Kitchen Recipe
Sheri Castle’s savory summertime tomato pie is a fresh and flavorful treat. Although many of us grew up eating tomato pie, this recipe is news to others who don’t know what they’ve been missing.
Preview | Let’s Talk Homegrown Tomatoes
Food writer Sheri Castle admits her love affair with homegrown tomatoes and talks with the “Tomato Man,” heirloom tomato gardening expert Craig LeHoullier. She shares her recipes for a savory summertime tomato pie and a cherry tomato and black pepper cornbread panzanella. Sheri also cooks along with Yordanys “Jay” Bastardo to make his Dominican tomato and shellfish gumbo.
Preview | The Egg Comes First
Which comes first, the chicken or the egg? The egg clearly comes first in Sheri Castle’s lemon angel pie and deviled egg salad. She rises early with the chickens to gather fresh eggs and cooks with food culture preservationist Gabrielle Carter, who makes Sheri swoon over gorgeous jewel-toned pickled eggs. Sheri also shares a helpful hint on how to quickly assess the freshness of an egg.
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