Celebrated Chefs Explore Bold Flavors on the Road, in the Kitchen; 'CAPRIAL AND JOHN'S KITCHEN' Airs on Public Television.PORTLAND, Ore. -- From the waters off the Pacific Ocean to the famous wine regions of Oregon, husband and wife chefs John and Caprial Pence are taking viewers on a search for the freshest, most flavorful ingredients and creating a bounty of delicious recipes. The second season of their popular cooking show, "CAPRIAL AND JOHN'S KITCHEN: COOKING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS," is airing nationally on public television stations this summer. The series showcases the chefs' friendly personalities, playful banter and relaxed Northwest style. "Cooking should be fun, not some intimidating experience," said Caprial Pence, who in 1990, at 25 years old, was the first to earn the Northwest James Beard
James Beard (May 5, 1903–January 21, 1985) was an American chef and food writer. James Beard is recognized by many as the father of American gastronomy. Award for Best Chef. "It's often simple combinations of fresh ingredients that are the most delicious. We feature recipes that have become favorites in our house because they bring family and friends together." Distributed by American Public Television American Public Television (APT) is the largest of the television syndication distributors of programming for public television stations in the United States. It began in 1961 as the Eastern Educational Television Network , "Caprial and John's Kitchen: Cooking for Family and Friends" is currently broadcast in five of the top 10 U.S. television markets, including New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. 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"John and Caprial may be classically trained, but they bring a very human, approachable style to the show. There's certainly a lot of laughter on the set," said Jack Galmiche, executive in charge of production for Oregon Public Broadcasting Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) is the primary public broadcasting network for most of Oregon as well as southern Washington, with (as of 2006) over one million viewers throughout that region and an average of over 380,000 radio listeners each week. , which co-produces the show with Caprial and John Inc. "It's their warm nature, and love for cooking, that really shines through. Their collaboration on the show inspires people to think: 'I can make that!'" John and Caprial Pence met in 1982 while attending the Culinary Institute of America and have been cooking together ever since. After working professionally in Seattle, Wash., earning national accolades and international acclaim, the couple opened Caprial's Bistro in 1994 where they create seasonal Northwest menus using fresh, artisan foods, and teach classes for the home cook. Over the years they've published eight cookbooks. A companion cookbook to the series, "Caprial and John's Kitchen: Recipes for Cooking Together," is available from Ten Speed Press. Editors Note: Photos are available online at www.promotion.opb.org. Funding for CAPRIAL AND JOHN'S KITCHEN is provided by Travel Oregon, Dacor, Kershaw Knives Kershaw Knives is a multinational corporation that designs and manufactures a range of knives, including kitchen cutlery, pocket knives, and outdoor knives. Currently owned by the Japanese KAI Group, Kershaw is headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, United States. and Pear Bureau Northwest. Produced by: Oregon Public Broadcasting and Caprial and John Inc. Credits: Director: Clark Santee, Producer: Kami Horton, Studio Producer: Annie Tonsiengsom, Executive Producer: John Booth, Executive in Charge of Production: Jack Galmiche, Series Producers: Caprial and John Pence About Oregon Public Broadcasting OPB is a major provider of programs for the PBS PBS in full Public Broadcasting Service Private, nonprofit U.S. corporation of public television stations. PBS provides its member stations, which are supported by public funds and private contributions rather than by commercials, with educational, cultural, national primetime schedule and American Public Television (APT), producing a variety of freestanding documentary specials and series. OPB has produced major Web sites for PBS.org as well as enhanced TV prototypes, books, companion radio documentaries and extensive promotion and outreach campaigns for PBS primetime programs. OPB has also licensed its programs to 29 countries around the world. OPB's Web site is opb.org. About American Public Television For 44 years, American Public Television (APT) has been a prime source of programming for the nation's public television stations. APT distributes more than 10,000 hours of programming including "JFK: Breaking the News", "Simply Ming", "Globe Trekker", "Rick Steves' Europe", "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home", "Battlefield Britain", "Jungle", "America's Test Kitchen America's Test Kitchen is a half-hour cooking show on PBS (reruns airing on Create, formerly PBS YOU) in the United States, also airing in Canada. It is presented without commercial interruptions, but is preceded and followed by mentions of sponsoring companies. ", "Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen" and classic movies. APT is known for identifying innovative programs and developing creative distribution techniques for producers. In four decades, it has established a tradition of providing public television stations nationwide with program choices that enable them to strengthen and customize their schedules. For more information about APT's programs and services visit APTonline.org. |
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