Harry Smith Eats The World: Adventures of an Intrepid Reporter

About this episode

Harry Smith shares his culinary adventures from around the world and discusses memorable meals from his travels.

This week, beloved television reporter Harry Smith takes us behind the scenes at The Early Show and around the world. He recalls his most memorable meals, from Haiti to Iraq to the Netherlands, and what a he’s learned from a lifetime of travel. Plus, Leela Punyaratabandhu shares the flavors of the Southeast Asian grill; Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette of “A Way with Words” search the world for rice idioms; and Sohla El-Waylly is back on the phone lines to tackle your cooking questions! Listen to Milk Street Radio on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify

People in this episode

Guests: Harry Smith, Leela Punyaratabandhu, Grant Barrett, Martha Barnette, Sohla El-Waylly

Topics covered

• travel
• food
• cooking
• Southeast Asian cuisine
• rice idioms
• reporting

Keywords

• Harry Smith
• travel
• food
• cooking questions
• Southeast Asian grill
• rice idioms

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Early Show

Places: Haiti, Iraq, Netherlands

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