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    Time For Lunch

    Time For Lunch is a place to learn about eating, cooking, enjoying and sometimes playing with your food. Each episode will cover a new subject; taking a close look at one item, or ingredient, that might be found at the lunch table. Listeners are invited to participate, sharing jokes on-air or following along with in-episode quizzes and games.

    Parent info: Time For Lunch is recommended for ages 6-10 and 11 plus. It's an Episodic show that can be listened to in any order. Made in the USA, it's about Food and Education for kids. Launched in 2020.

    There are 45 episodes

    Episodes
    The most recent appears first.

    • Rolling Pins!
      Rolling Pins!

      22 minEpisode 4319 July 2022

      What do cinnamon rolls, noodles, potstickers and sugar cookies all have in common? They all require a rolling pin! This week on Time For Lunch, we’re learning about a simple yet essential kitchen tool, the humble rolling pin. Harry and Hannah share stories abo…

    • Presenting: Mystery Recipe!
      Presenting: Mystery Recipe!

      25 minEpisode 433 December 2020

      It’s a different kind of show today! We are working with our friends over at Mystery Recipe podcast to share some fun new stories. Enjoy!

    • (FOR BIG KIDS AND GROWNUPS) Snacky Tunes!
      (FOR BIG KIDS AND GROWNUPS) Snacky Tunes!

      27 minEpisode 4320 October 2020

      This week on Time For Lunch, we’re sharing a conversation that Hannah and Harry had with Darin and Greg Bresnitz, twin brothers and podcast hosts who are also parents. Things might sound a little different than usual since we’re sharing an almost unedited conv…

    • Lentils!
      Lentils!

      23 minEpisode 425 May 2022

      Do you like Dal? Made from lentils, it’s a staple food on the tables of India. Lentils are a type of pulse, or seed that grows in a pod. Lentils are revered the world over for their delicious, nutritious place in our pantry. We speak with Sarah Thomas of Kalam…

    • Lemonade!
      Lemonade!

      22 minEpisode 418 April 2022

      When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! This week on Time For Lunch we’re puckering up to appreciate beautiful, yellow, tart lemons. Hannah and Harry speak with Liz Scott from Alex’s Lemonade Stand. Her daughter Alex took the idea of a neighborhood lemonade…

    • Pasta!
      Pasta!

      30 minEpisode 4025 March 2022

      Maccheroni, penne, orecchiett, lā miàn…we can’t get enough noodles! On this episode of Time For Lunch Hannah and Harry dive into a big bowl of spaghetti. You’ll hear from Scott Ketchum of Sfoglini about the wonderful world of Italian pasta and fellow food podc…

    • Potatoes!
      Potatoes!

      17 minEpisode 393 March 2022

      This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry (and our new intern Isaac!) are digging into one of the most prolific tubers on earth, the humble potato! We hear from Linda Pelaccio on Taste of the Past and historian Andy Smith, about some seriously old spuds. T…

    • Turkeys!
      Turkeys!

      20 minEpisode 383 December 2021

      What do we want? More turkey! When do we want it? Now!

    • Seaweed!
      Seaweed!

      18 minEpisode 372 August 2021

      This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are exploring the deepest fathoms of the ocean, looking for delicious algae to eat...that’s right, this episode is all about seaweed! Suzie Flores of Connecticut’s Stonington Kelp Company joins the conversation to …

    • Role Models!
      Role Models!

      21 minEpisode 3626 July 2021

      This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are getting to know people we look up to, who inspire who we might want to be when we grow up: our role models. We are joined by the inspiring young chef, Rahanna Bisseret Martinez who, now sixteen years old, was a…

    • Compost!
      Compost!

      15 minEpisode 3512 July 2021

      This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are getting down and dirty in the smell, but essential world of composting. We hear from Jayne Merner Senecal of Earthcare Farm who is an expert on turning kitchen scraps into gardening gold. The show’s new intern,…

    • Seeds!
      Seeds!

      20 minEpisode 3418 June 2021

      This week on Time For Lunch, we are going back to our roots to learn about the source of all plant life: seeds! Special guest Shannie McCabe of Baker Creek Seeds teaches us about the importance of having a colorful assortment on your plate and much more. Plus,…

    • Jars!
      Jars!

      29 minEpisode 332 April 2021

      This week on the Season Four Premiere of Time For Lunch, we have a very special music filled episode! Hannah and Harry are joined by Andrew & Polly who host the fabulous podcast Ear Snacks. Together we explore the rich world of sounds by playing a bit with the…

    • Eat Your Greens!
      Eat Your Greens!

      17 minEpisode 3210 March 2021

      We asked Adrian Miller (A.K.A. The Soul Food Scholar) what is the most important and iconic soul food dish and his answer was: greens!

    • Okra!
      Okra!

      24 minEpisode 3119 February 2021

      What’s green, prickly, a little slimy, and utterly delicious? On this episode of Time For Lunch we’re celebrating Black History Month and learning about okra.

    • Pepper!
      Pepper!

      20 minEpisode 301 February 2021

      Last week, we learned all about salt and you can’t have salt without pepper! On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are celebrating this yummy and sometimes sneeze-inducing spice that is essential in every kitchen!

    • Salt!
      Salt!

      19 minEpisode 2925 January 2021

      What naturally occurring crystal make food last longer and taste better? This episode of Time For Lunch is all about salt! Hannah and Harry try out a cool science experiment, learn about an ancient ocean in the Allegheny mountains that is the source of very sp…

    • Snow!
      Snow!

      25 minEpisode 2819 January 2021

      What’s white, cold, and entirely unique? This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry learn about snow.

    • Knives!
      Knives!

      21 minEpisode 2729 December 2020

      This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are sharpening their familiarity with the oldest, sharpest, and most essential tools in the kitchen. That’s right, we’re talking about knives! Some of our young listeners might not be ready to handle a knife on the…

    • Chocolate!
      Chocolate!

      23 minEpisode 2618 December 2020

      Time For Lunch is back with the sweetest episode yet! Hannah and Harry dive into the wonderful world of chocolate. That’s right! We’re talking Willy Wonka, Hershey, PA, and all the delicious shapes this universal favorite comes in.

    • Giving Thanks!
      Giving Thanks!

      21 minEpisode 2523 November 2020

      It’s the season three premiere of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are back to celebrate the tastiest and most historically complex fall holiday: Thanksgiving!

    • Pumpkins!
      Pumpkins!

      19 minEpisode 2428 October 2020

      What’s big and orange and can weigh up to two thousand pounds? This week, it’s the season two finale of Time For Lunch and it is all about pumpkins! Hannah and Harry speak with a Ron Wallace, who specializes in growing pumpkins of record-breaking size, learn t…

    • Spoons!
      Spoons!

      19 minEpisode 2312 October 2020

      Which utensil was first used in Paleolithic times? How many different types of spoons are in your kitchen? Would you ever use a shell as a spoon? This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are over the moon for spoons! We learn about making wooden spoons fr…

    • Pickles!
      Pickles!

      21 minEpisode 222 October 2020

      Brine or vinegar? Are all pickles made from cucumbers? Were pickles the secret to Cleopatra’s beauty? On this episode of Time For Lunch Hannah and Harry are having a briny time learning about some of our favorite tasty and good-for-you snacks around: pickles! …

    • Apples!
      Apples!

      18 minEpisode 2125 September 2020

      Where in the world did apples first come from? Why do apples float in water? How many apples goes into a glass of apple juice? On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are getting to the core of autumn’s signature fruit: apples! Apple expert or “Pom…

    • Spatulae!
      Spatulae!

      20 minEpisode 2021 September 2020

      What is the most essential kitchen tool? What do you call a vampire who owns a restaurant? Was there ever such a person as John Spaduala? This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are flipping out over a very useful tool: the spatula! Abe Shaw, from Eating…

    • Back to School!
      Back to School!

      17 minEpisode 1911 September 2020

      What do kids in Japan have for lunch at school? When in history were school lunches first served? Do you like to have pizza on Fridays? It’s that time of year where kids all around the world are going back to school! No matter what school looks like for you th…

    • Collard Greens!
      Collard Greens!

      15 minEpisode 185 September 2020

      What’s big, green, and loaded with essential nutrients? This episode of Time For Lunch is all about Collard Greens. Hannah and Harry learn some special uses of this delicious and nutritious member of the brassica family from our friend, farmer Germaine Jenkins…

    • Campfire Cooking!
      Campfire Cooking!

      18 minEpisode 1725 August 2020

      What color is the hottest part of a fire? Who invented s’mores? How long ago did humans start cooking their food? On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are getting toasty by the fire and learning all about how to cook outside. We hear from celebr…

    • Corn!
      Corn!

      19 minEpisode 1614 August 2020

      How many kernels are on an ear of corn? What’s an origin myth? What part of the world did corn originate? This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry learn all about a delicious vegetable that defines summer: corn! With the help of illustrator Luis Garay we …

    • Cheese!
      Cheese!

      21 minEpisode 1510 August 2020

      How long have humans been eating cheese? Why does cheese taste better when you eat it with your fingers? Do happy cows make better tasting milk? This week on Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are exploring the real star of the dairy family; cheese! Expert Liz T…

    • Foraging!
      Foraging!

      22 minEpisode 1431 July 2020

      Can I eat the mushrooms growing on that tree? Which plants from the backyard can I eat? How do the plants teach me about my environment? On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are heading out to the wood (or backyard or park) to gather wild edible…

    • Chickens and Eggs!
      Chickens and Eggs!

      16 minEpisode 1324 July 2020

      Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Can a chicken save your life? Which dinosaur can call chickens its closest surviving relatives? On the season two premiere of Time For Lunch we are getting to know our fine feathered friends, chickens! Hannah and Harry…

    • Picnics!
      Picnics!

      16 minEpisode 1210 July 2020

      Can you have a picnic inside? Where is the largest picnic basket? What does summer camp at home look like? For the season finale of Time For Lunch we’re getting comfy on our blankets and having a picnic. In this super silly episode, we’re making the most of su…

    • Chopsticks!
      Chopsticks!

      16 minEpisode 1123 June 2020

      How many peanuts can you pick up using chopsticks? Where did chopsticks originate? How do you use chopsticks? On this episode of Time For Lunch we’re getting to know one of the most versatile eating tools: chopsticks! Hannah and Harry play a fun stacking game …

    • Cherries!
      Cherries!

      15 minEpisode 1012 June 2020

      On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry get to learn about a very special and almost in-season fruit: cherries! Hannah and Harry hear from Michigan-based Cherry Farmer Ben LaCrosse about the many varieties of cherries he grows. Plus Ben gives liste…

    • Cast Iron Pans!
      Cast Iron Pans!

      18 minEpisode 96 June 2020

      On this episode of Time For Lunch, we’re delving into the stories behind of one of our very favorite cooking tools: the cast iron pan! Hannah and Harry learn about the process of making these heavy skillets from Isaac Morey or Smithey Ironware in Charleston, S…

    • Lunchboxes!
      Lunchboxes!

      11 minEpisode 822 May 2020

      Have you ever brought your lunch to school in a lunchbox? Who was the first cartoon character to appear on a lunchbox? What are lunchboxes called in India? On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry are taking it to-go and learning about the tastiest …

    • Peaches!
      Peaches!

      14 minEpisode 716 May 2020

      What sort of peach looks like a tennis ball? What sort of music do peach trees like? What can you make with a peach pit? On this episode of Time For Lunch, Hannah and Harry learn about growing and eating the furriest fruit: peaches! Urban Farmer Germaine Jenki…

    • More Bugs! (Exploring Edible Insects)
      More Bugs! (Exploring Edible Insects)

      13 minEpisode 68 May 2020

      Have you ever eaten an insect? What do mealworms taste like? Do you know any songs about worms? On this episode of Time For Lunch we’re doing another episode about insects; but instead of focusing on the bugs that help feed us, we are exploring the world of ed…

    • Pollinators! (bugs that help feed us)
      Pollinators! (bugs that help feed us)

      16 minEpisode 51 May 2020

      What do you call a bee dance? How many types of bee are native to New York? How do you become a Queen Bee? This episode of Time For Lunch is all about the fabulous bugs who help feed us: pollinators! Hannah and Harry get to know these buzzy friends with the he…

    • Broccoli!
      Broccoli!

      15 minEpisode 424 April 2020

      Which vegetable looks like a tiny tree? How long have people been eating broccoli? What’s your cat’s favorite veggie? How much did the heaviest broccoli weigh? One this episode of Time For Lunch Harry and Hannah get up close and personal with one seriously ver…

    • Forks!
      Forks!

      14 minEpisode 317 April 2020

      What’s the most fun thing to eat with a fork? What do you call a fork with three tines instead of four? What is the oldest eating tool? On this episode of Time For Lunch we’re spending some time with one of our favorite utensils; the fork! Hannah and Harry lea…

    • Homebound!
      Homebound!

      17 minEpisode 211 April 2020

      Is boredom a superpower? Do you have to be camping to make a campfire? How do you stay connected with friends when you’re away from school? On this episode of Time For Lunch, we’re going to explore all these questions and more as we ask our friends how to make…

    • Melons!
      Melons!

      14 minEpisode 127 March 2020

      Do vegetables exist? Where did watermelons originally come from? How far can Harry spit a watermelon seed? We’re going to answer these questions and many more in the first episode of Time For Lunch, a show for young eaters, from Heritage Radio Network. Time Fo…

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