James Beard: America's First Foodie

Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.

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Premiered May 19, 2017

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James Beard: America's First Foodie

Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: cookbook author, journalist, television celebrity and teacher James Beard.

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Alice Waters recalls a party early in her friendship with James Beard.

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Alice Waters remembers her early friendship with James Beard

Chris Cosentino shares the surprising story of how he discovered James Beard's work.

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Chris Cosentino shares how he discovered James Beard's work

Caroline Stuart discovered a doll that was designed to look like James Beard.

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Discovered the doll designed to look like James Beard

James Beard played a key role in the very first food shows on television.

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Explore the advent of Food Television with James Beard

When sexuality was not openly discussed, James Beard was comfortable, honest and open.

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Insight into James Beard's life as a gay man

Executive Producer Michael Kantor comments on "A Chef's Flight."

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James Beard was one of the pioneers of clean cooking.

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How James Beard pioneered the farm-to-table movement

James Beard's mother was at the center of Portland's market culture.

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James Beard's mother was at the center of Portland's market.

Baltimore-based Pastry Chef Duff Goldman shares his first James Beard memory.

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Duff Goldman remembers his first James Beard recipe

James Beard began cooking and entertaining when his savings ran low as a young man.

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James Beard as a Gastronomic Gigolo

Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.

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