Savor the Weekend: New cooking seasons begin Oct. 5 on PBS Wisconsin!

September 24, 2024 Alyssa Beno Leave a Comment

The chill of autumn will soon be here, sending us straight from the pumpkin patches and late-season farmers markets into the warmth of our kitchens.

Don your apron, fire up your stovetop and oven, and find fresh culinary inspiration in the comfort of your home with new seasons of these PBS Wisconsin viewer favorites premiering in October!

Cook’s Country

Season 17 premieres 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5

Co-hosts Bridget Lancaster, Julia Collin Davison and Toni Tipton-Martin, along with a team of test cooks, cook regional specialties from across the United States.

America’s Test Kitchen

Season 25 premieres 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5

Deconstruct more delicious recipes and reveal tips and techniques for foolproof cooking at home. Learn how to improve your frying skills and new ways to approach cooking the basics.

Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Television

Season 8 premieres 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5

Search the world for techniques and ingredients that can transform your home cooking. Season eight features unique food and recipes from more than a dozen countries, including Mexico, Ukraine, Pakistan, Thailand, Turkey and Italy.

Pati’s Mexican Table

Season 13 premieres 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5

Chef, author and award-winning host Pati Jinich invites viewers to take a deep dive into the northern state of Chihuahua. While there, she explores local attractions and delicacies while soaking in the region’s traditional flavors.

Lidia’s Kitchen

Season 12 premieres 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12

This season, in addition to sharing delicious and approachable recipes, host Lidia Bastianich invites viewers to sit down with her as she shares her thoughts about cooking, family and the importance of practicing and making traditions.