This August on WNED thinkbright Create!
In August, WNED thinkbright Create will air 7 different cooking, travel, home improvement, gardening and crafting series, including two brand-new shows and fresh episodes of returning favorites.
Enjoy a round-the-clock broadcast of the most popular lifestyle and how-to programming seen on public television.
Special Programs Airing this Week on WNED thinkbright Create
RICK STEVES' HEART OF ITALY
In RICK STEVES' HEART OF ITALY, Rick delves deep into the Italian heartland — the place where la dolce vita is a way of life.-Sunday, August 13 at 9am
AMERICA'S HOME COOKING: B IS FOR BACON
Hosted by Chris Fennimore, AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: B IS FOR BACON spotlights the ingredient that has become a national obsession and demonstrates bacon is not only for breakfast!-Sunday, August 13 at 12pm
AGE REVERSED WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
AGE REVERSED WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE provides valuable insights on combating the physical signs and consequences of aging.-Sunday, August 13 at 9pm
FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
Miranda Esmonde-White, The New York Times best-selling author of Aging Backwards, addresses the topic of chronic pain in her new pledge special FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE.-Sunday, August 13 at 10:30pm
The BEST OF TRAINS AROUND NORTH AMERICA
For more than a quarter of a century, Great Scenic Railway Journeys and its creator, Robert Van Camp, have captured the world of Tourist Railway Adventures.-Monday, August 14 at 9am
RICK STEVES' DYNAMIC EUROPE: AMSTERDAM, PRAGUE AND BERLIN
In his latest special, travel guru Rick Steves tours three of Europe's most energetic capitals — Amsterdam, Prague, and Berlin. In each city, Rick shares his valuable insights on art, culture and history, along with his practical, experience-enhancing travel advice. -Monday, August 14 at 4pmEAT TO LIVE WITH DR. FURMAN
A new PBS special based upon the latest scientific research supporting his revolutionary plan, the Nutritarian Diet. Cutting through the hype, Dr. Fuhrman gives viewers the facts they need to drop that hard-to-lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs. For those with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, Dr. Fuhrman sets them on a path to recovery and becoming non-diabetic as soon as possible.-Monday, August 14 at 8:30pm
Historian and archetypal Englishman Julian Davidson travels from the frozen wastes of Norway to the sunny shores of the Italian Adriatic coast, sampling the delights of some of the most dramatic and fascinating railway journeys in Europe.
-Tuesday, August 15 at 3:30pm
AMERICA’S HOME COOKING: EAT YOUR VEGGIES!
In the latest installment of America’s Home Cooking, host Chris Fennimore tackles vegetarian and vegan foods.-Tuesday, August 15 at 8pm
Discover how yoga can aid anyone, of any age, who wants to increase strength and improve balance with Peggy Cappy.
-Wednesday, August 16 at 11am
AGE REVERSED WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
AGE REVERSED WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE provides valuable insights on combating the physical signs and consequences of aging.-Wednesday, August 16 at 3pm
FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE
Miranda Esmonde-White, The New York Times best-selling author of Aging Backwards, addresses the topic of chronic pain in her new pledge special FOREVER PAINLESS WITH MIRANDA ESMONDE-WHITE.-Wednesday, August 16 at 4:30pm
RICK STEVES' HEART OF ITALY
In RICK STEVES' HEART OF ITALY, Rick delves deep into the Italian heartland — the place where la dolce vita is a way of life.-Wednesday, August 16 at 10:30pm
VISIONS OF EUROPE
Soar above the wonders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Greece in this aerial tour.-Thursday, August 17 at 8am
VISIONS OF ITALY, SOUTHERN STYLE
Soar above the landscape of southern Italy, with aerial footage set to glorious music. -Thursday, August 17 at 3pmJOY BAUER'S FROM JUNK FOOD TO JOY FOOD
Learn how to enjoy favorite foods yet lose weight, enhance energy and heart health. -Thursday, August 17 at 9pmThe BEST OF TRAINS AROUND NORTH AMERICA
For more than a quarter of a century, Great Scenic Railway Journeys and its creator, Robert Van Camp, have captured the world of Tourist Railway Adventures.-Friday, August 18 at 4pm
EAT TO LIVE WITH DR. FURMAN
A new PBS special based upon the latest scientific research supporting his revolutionary plan, the Nutritarian Diet. Cutting through the hype, Dr. Fuhrman gives viewers the facts they need to drop that hard-to-lose weight and lower blood pressure and cholesterol without drugs. For those with Type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes, Dr. Fuhrman sets them on a path to recovery and becoming non-diabetic as soon as possible.-Friday, August 18 at 8pm
RICK STEVES SPECIAL: THE HOLY LAND, ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS TODAY
The hour-long RICK STEVES' SPECIAL: THE HOLY LAND, ISRAELIS AND PALESTINIANS TODAY weaves together both the Israeli and the Palestinian narratives to better understand a place that is, for a third of humanity, literally holy land.-Saturday, August 19 at 11am
VISIONS OF EUROPE
Soar above the wonders of Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Greece in this aerial tour.-Thursday, August 19 at 4pm
RICK STEVES' HEART OF ITALY
In RICK STEVES' HEART OF ITALY, Rick delves deep into the Italian heartland — the place where la dolce vita is a way of life.-Saturday, August 19 at 6:30pm
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This Weekend on WNED thinkbright Create
Melon Goodness
August 5 & 6
Ride out summer’s dog days with melon recipes from Create’s chefs. Nick Stellino pairs a cucumber and honey chutney with a rib-eye steak. Sara Moulton tops her grilled pork tenderloin with watermelon and cucumber salsa. Jacques Pépin recreates his mother’s dessert of melon and blueberries studded with sage sprigs. Pati Jinich makes a refreshing mixed melon drink with lime and coconut. And Chef Vivian whips up country-style pork ribs in red curry-braised watermelon.
Upcoming Weekend Marathons
Happy Birthday Julia!
August 12
This weekend, Create toasts Julia Child’s 105th birthday with episodes from her iconic public TV series, French Chef Classics and Baking With Julia. Julia’s protégé, Sara Moulton, and her longtime cooking comrade, Jacques Pépin, also share their treasured memories of the “Grand Dame of Cooking.” The marathon concludes with Jacques preparing dishes once enjoyed by his beloved friend, including sole vin blanc, pan-roasted rack of lamb and a wine sherbet finale.
Cool Off
August 20
Beat the heat this weekend with the help of Create's cold-weather experts. Weekends With Yankee celebrates winter in New England with a ride in a horse-drawn sleigh, a food lover’s tour of Boston and a cross-country skiing trip. Travelers Rick Steves, Rudy Maxa, Joseph Rosendo, Art Wolfe, and Colleen Kelly journey through chilly Canada, Switzerland, Sweden, Patagonia and Yellowstone National Park. After a day of winter activities, chef Tina Nordstrom prepares a nourishing soup and a chocolate dessert. And artists Bob Ross and Susan Scheewe paint idyllic snow-covered landscapes.
Global Rhythm
August 26 & 27
Hear the beat of dancing feet this weekend when Create's travellers encounter exotic dance styles all over the world. Bare Feet’s Mickela Mallozzi embraces the dance traditions of South Korea, Turkey and Nashville. Rhythm Abroad's Brittany Pierce shakes her hips with the locals in the tropical paradise of Tahiti. Rick Steves gets up close and personal with Flamenco dancers in Madrid while Music Voyager's Jacob Edgar experiences Columbia’s capital of salsa.
Create August Premieres
Family Travel With Colleen Kelly 400s | APT
Mondays & Fridays @ 9:00 am ET, plus repeats, starting August 21
Growing a Greener World 800s | APT
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays @ 11:00 am ET, plus repeats, starting August 1
Journeys in India 200s | NETA
Wednesdays @ 9:30 am ET, plus repeats, starting August 2
Knitting Daily 1400s | NETA
Sundays @ 6:00 am ETstarting August 6
Paint This With Jerry Yarnell 2300s | NETA
Mondays & Fridays @ 6:30 am, plus repeats, starting August 25
Rudy Maxa’s World: The Taste of Japan | APT
Monday @ 10:30 pm E, plus repeats, starting August 28
Steven Raichlen’s Project Smoke 300s | APT
Mondays & Fridays @ 6:30 pm ET, plus repeats, starting August 16
Two for the Road 100s | NETA
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 11:00 pm, plus repeats, starting August 22
Weekends With Yankee 100s | APT
Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 9:00 am ET, plus repeats, starting August 22
Wyland’s Art Studio 500s | APT
Wednesdays & Sundays @ 6:30 am ET, plus repeats, starting August 27
The cast of America's Test Kitchen explains how you can support Create and your public television station, WNED!
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Travels With Darley | Season Three Preview
Follow five-time Daytime Emmy-nominated TV host Darley Newman as she travels with locals in beautiful and awe-inspiring locations to experience great culture, cuisine, nature, art, music, history, and adventure. Each episode introduces viewers to diverse cultures and traditions and what makes each location truly unique.
