This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda invites filmmaker David Gelb and editor Brandon Driscoll-Luttringer to talk about their new film, “Jiro Dreams of Sushi”. Currently playing at the Tribeca Film Festival, this documentary follows master sushi chef Jiro Ono on his quest for sushi perfection. Jiro shares his idea of the five basic attributes to being a good chef and the constant strive for improvement every sushi master must take on in the vast world of sushi in Japan. To find out more about the film check out their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jiro-Dreams-of-Sushi/184751041535711">Facebook page.</a>. This episode was sponsored by S. Wallace Edwards &amp; Son. For more information visit <a href="http://www.SurryFarms.com">www.SurryFarms.com</a>.
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Episode 61: Salt with Mark Bitterman

Culinary historian Linda Pelaccio takes a journey through the history of food. Take a dive into food cultures through history, from ancient Mesopotamia and imperial China to the grazing tables and deli counters of today. Tune in as Linda, along with a guest list of culinary chroniclers and enthusiasts, explores the lively links between food cultures of the present and past.