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Forget the turkey - it is a tamale Thanksgiving in Texas.

We hear why one family in Texas has ditched the Thanksgiving turkey in favour of Thanksgiving tamales. And, we visit an Armenian bakery in Boston to learn how to eat Lahmacun.

Also, how American craft brewers are inspiring beer makers around the world. Why Portuguese fish stew is such a hit in Massachusetts. The beauty of lop-sided cake for Norwegian chef Sweet Paul. And, why French bread is essential for a classic Vietnamese sandwich.

(Photo: A plate of Beatriz Jaimes’ pork and chicken tamales. Credit: Veronica Zaragovia)

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27 minutes

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Sun 30 Nov 2014 22:32GMT
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Chapters

  • Tejano Thanksgiving

    A couple of immigrants in Texas share some Thanksgiving goodwill with their workers

    Duration: 03:34

  • Armenian Bakery

    Where to get baklava and boreg in the city of Boston

    Duration: 04:11

  • American Beer

    How America's craft brewers are inspiring beer lovers across the globe

    Duration: 05:47

  • Brazilian Moqueca

    How Portuguese fish stew made its way to Massachusetts

    Duration: 03:51

  • Norwegian Chef

    Paul ‘Sweet Paul’ Lowe on the beauty of lop-sided cake

    Duration: 03:22

  • Vietnamese Sandwiches

    A history lesson and a taste of Banh Mi in Boston

    Duration: 04:23

Broadcasts

  • Sat 29 Nov 2014 04:32GMT
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  • Sun 30 Nov 2014 15:32GMT
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  • Sun 30 Nov 2014 22:32GMT
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