116: The Truth about Organic Foods

This time on America’s Test Kitchen, we’ll be in search of what the term organic really means. What is organic food and how is that definition still changing? How do farmers, experts, and the USDA make sense of the fast-growing world of organics? Then we’ll travel back in time to learn the origins of an old American recipe: Chicken and Slicks. We’ll head into the test kitchen for a butter tasting, and we’ll learn the best method for making quick, no-stir polenta at home. And of course, we’ll be taking your calls to answer all of your cooking questions.This time on America’s Test Kitchen, we’ll be in search of what the term organic really means. What is organic food and how is that definition still changing? How do farmers, experts, and the USDA make sense of the fast-growing world of organics? Then we’ll travel back in time to learn the origins of an old American recipe: Chicken and Slicks. We’ll head into the test kitchen for a butter tasting, and we’ll learn the best method for making quick, no-stir polenta at home. And of course, we’ll be taking your calls to answer all of your cooking questions.