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The Daily Star, Oneonta, N.Y., Friday, July 22, 2011 10 A/ Olsego Manor B/Warm Solutions 2 x 2.5 Frank Jakubczak and Jamie Stachowski in a scene from “Meat America” America’s got meat Special looks at the history of meat in the U.S. TV Media A merica loves its meat. While vegetarianism may be on the rise, there’s no denying that the United States has had a long- standing reputation of being a nation of meat-eaters. In fact, some estimates in- dicate that Americans -- who represent roughly 4.5 per cent of the world’s population -- account for 15 per cent of the world’s total meat consump- tion. The nation’s love of protein isn’t exactly a recent phe- nomenon, but that’s just the kind of history that is ex- plored in the two-hour special “Meat America.” Premiering Wednesday, July 27 on Histo- ry, the program is a cross- country odyssey that looks at how Old World meat-eating preferences made their way to the New World. During his many stops, host Jamie Sta- chowski checks in with farm- ers, ranchers and chefs to see what’s been cooking in Amer- ica’s kitchens since colonial times, and just how it all got there in the first place. In the Midwest, Stachowski discovers how the all-Ameri- can hot dog can trace its roots back to the sausages brought over by the wave of immigra- tion from Eastern Europe dur- ing the late 1800s. A later stop at Chicago’s Union Stock Yards delves into the history of the American beef industry (worth $70 billion today) and looks at how it helped spur America’s industrial revolu- tion and inspired modern pro- duction-line techniques. And you can’t mention the beef in- dustry without a look at the prized cattle industry in Texas, so Stachowski heads to the Lone Star State to sample some tasty longhorn beef. The special doesn’t focus strictly on beef, pork and chicken either. In fact, those animals weren’t native to the North American continent and only took root here in post-Columbian times when Europeans brought them over. To explore more regional “ingredients,” Stachowski heads down to Louisiana to take part in Lafayette’s annu- al Black Pot cook-off. But for- get chili -- the menu at this unique cook-off features meats found locally, including alligator, raccoon, squirrel and even snapping turtle. Stachowski is a good fit for the subject. A native of Buffa- lo, the renowned “master of meats” grew up on a farm where they prepared sausag- es and traditional Polish fare. After entering the culinary field, he worked under great chefs such as Wolfgang Puck and Joachim Splichal before running several restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area. But his specialty lies in char- cuterie and his focus of late has been on his eponymous line of meat products, which are all hand-made and sold locally. Touch of class 3 x 2 Cooking this week SATURDAY 12:00 p.m. (12) Ciao Italia Host Mary Ann Esposito shows viewers how to make simple and delicious Italian dishes. (48) Secrets of a Restaurant Chef Chef Anne Burrell makes over chicken with her secret chicken breast roulade recipe. 1:30 p.m. (12) P. Allen Smith’s Garden to Table Get a short history lesson on the ‘Indian Series’ of blackberries and how they came to be. SUNDAY 1:00 p.m. (8) Sweet Life With Chris Xaver Chris Xaver makes food healthier by reducing sugar, carbohydrates and fat. 6:30 p.m. (48) Best Thing I Ever Ate Food Network celebrities share the greatest flavors, locations and types of ice creams. 8:00 p.m. (48) Challenge Cake bakers are challenged to make cakes to celebrate the new Smurf movie. 9:00 p.m. (48) Food Network Star The contestants are judged by Ina Garten and return to the Rachael Ray show. 10:00 p.m. (48) Iron Chef America Raleigh-based Chef Ashley Christensen battles Iron Chef Bobby Flay. MONDAY 12:30 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show Viewers are presented with great recipes and simple solutions for everyday issues. 4:00 p.m. (74) Deep Fried Delve into the high cholesterol world of deep fried pickles, turkeys, and Twinkies. 9:00 p.m. (58) Cake Boss Buddy runs the family business as the Master Baker of Carlo’s Bake Shop in Hoboken, NJ. 10:00 p.m. (48) Tough Cookies Susan attempts to create 250 ‘popcorn cookies’ for the chef at the Ocean City Yacht Club. TUESDAY 12:00 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles A/PDQ Service and Supply 2 x 2 12:30 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show 7:30 p.m. (58) Cake Boss 8:00 p.m. (48) Cupcake Wars Bakers compete to be showcased at a party celebrating the renowned LA Dodgers. 10:00 p.m. (48) Chopped Four previously defeated chefs get a second chance to win the prize of $10,000. WEDNESDAY 12:00 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 12:30 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show 7:30 p.m. (74) Man v. Food Adam journeys to Utah for a unique pastrami-topped cheeseburger and a Hellfire Challenge. 8:00 p.m. (74) Man v. Food Adam Richman has a Greek gyro bursting with savory beef, a spicy sausage sandwich. 8:30 p.m. (48) Best Thing I Ever Ate Food Network stars discuss their favorite hot and spicy dishes. (74) Man v. Food Adam Richman is in Indianapolis, Indiana for the Indy staple pork tenderloin sandwich. 9:00 p.m. (57) Meat America Jamie Stachowski lifts the lid on the American melting pot to see what’s cooking. THURSDAY 12:00 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 12:30 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show 4:00 p.m. (74) Bacon Paradise Americans go hog wild for bacon and we visit the most sizzling pork palaces. 4:30 p.m. (48) Giada at Home Inspired by her visit to Peru with Oxfam, Giada prepares an authentic Peruvian meal. 7:30 p.m. (74) Man v. Food Adam samples a local favorite called The Horseshoe and visits where corndogs were invented (12) Vine Talk 9:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. (48) Extreme Chef Chefs travel through a Mexican villa with a stubborn donkey carrying their equipment. FRIDAY 12:00 p.m. (35) Famous Food Seven celebrities compete to become a partner in the Dolce group’s newest restaurant. 12:30 p.m. (74) Carnivore Chronicles 2:00 p.m. (2) The Rachael Ray Show 4:00 p.m. (74) Fun Food Factories Taste the best food snacks to ever grace an assembly line from Wonder Bread to Pez. 10:00 p.m. (48) Heat Seekers Chefs Mooking and Sanchez discover Seattle’s 7-Alarm Chicken Wing Challenge. 10:30 p.m. (48) Best Thing I Ever Ate Food Network celebrities discuss their favorite French dishes from around the country. Oneonta Daily Star, NY: Food Jul 23, 2011 to Jul 29, 2011