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Mountain Time View Pacific	Monday January 21, 2013	Current View Prime Time View Full Day
NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.

11:00 am

Taste of Louisiana with Chef John Folse & Co.: Our Food Heritage "Cajun: Expulsion from Nova Scotia" Dr. Carl Brasseaux and Mary Anne Pecot de Boisblanc tell the tragic tale of Louisiana's Acadians or "Cajuns." Following intense hardship, expulsion from Nova Scotia, murder, and exploitation, the Acadians were welcomed to Louisiana's shores. D

11:30 am

Bake Decorate Celebrate! "Spring Form Pans: More Than Just Cheesecake" Learn about the versatility of a spring form pan for other dense cakes and savory treats. First, on location in the test kitchen, culinary specialist Beth Somers and Nancy Siler make a banana split cake with a spring form pan, using three flavors of ice cream. Then, they make a delicious flourless chocolate cake. D

12:00 pm

Great Conversations "Michio Kaku/James Canton" Michio Kaku, a leader in the field of theoretical physics, and futurist James Canton discusses Kaku's book Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100. D

1:00 pm

French In Action "Think Vacation III" Uncle Guillaume advises Mireille to spend her lottery money on memorable meals. Robert continues to have misunderstandings with salesmen, and he takes a hair-raising taxi ride.G

1:30 pm

French In Action "Getting Away" Hubert offers his little car and himself for the trip around France. After a lot of fast talking, Mireille persuades her friends Collette and Jean-Michel to come along, too.G

2:00 pm

Western Tradition "The Dark Ages" In the West, a series of barbarian kingdoms take possession of the fragments of the Roman Empire.G

2:30 pm

Western Tradition "The Age of Charlemagne" For a brief moment, Charlemagne revives hope for a new empire in western Europe.G

3:00 pm

Biography of America, A "New System of Government" After the War for Independence, the struggle for a new system of government begins. Professor Maier looks at the creation of the Constitution of the United States. The Republic survives a series of threats to its union, and the program ends with the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson on the Fourth of July, 1826. D

3:30 pm

Biography of America, A "Westward Expansion" At the dawn of the nineteenth century, the size of the United States doubles with the Louisiana Purchase. The Appalachians are no longer the barrier to American migration west; the Mississippi River becomes the country's central artery; and Jefferson's vision of an Empire of Liberty begins to take shape. American historian Stephen Ambrose joins Professors Maier and Miller in examining the consequences of the Louisiana Purchase -- for the North, the South, and the history of the country. D

4:00 pm

DragonflyTV "Simple Machines" Jonathan and Angus from Michigan work with their local science center on some fun, flingin' science to learn about trebuchets. Allie and her friends race around the track to investigate kart racing. And DRAGONFLY TV asks: without using wheels, how can you carry 20 gallons of water?. D

4:30 pm

Biz Kid$ "What Is Money?" The Biz Kids say: "Show me the money!" Join us and you'll take a grand tour through the history of money from the days of bartering, through the first coins and currency, all the way to the electronic transfers of today. Watch as the Biz Kids put on cowboy boots and get a crash course in the art of negotiation and exchange at a high-energy cattle auction in Colorado. D

5:00 pm

The Electric Company "Spooky Summer Soiree" For the yearly Spooky Summer Soiree costume party, The Electric Company decides to dress up as animals dressed as monsters. Jessica and Marcus don't have their costumes yet, and Annie Scrambler, with the help of Gilda, has bought all of the costumes at the discount costume store. Marcus and Jessica hit the neighborhood sidewalk sales to find what they need while staying within their budget. D

5:30 pm

Cyberchase "A Perfect Fit" The monster Gigabyte returns! The bad guys bring Gigabyte to a remote, Mayan-style pyramid on cybersite Jimaya. The CyberSquad must work their way past a variety of obstacles, and block the rays of the sun before it can energize the metal monster and cause chaos!. D

6:00 pm

Lidia's Italy In America "California: Pesto Pronto!" On her trip to the Golden State, Lidia meets with Brady Whitlow, president of Corto Olive, to talk about their methods of producing Italian-style olive oil in California. Next, Lidia visits one of the longest-standing wine making families in Sonoma County, the Seghesio family, at their vineyards. Joe joins Lidia in the kitchen to give his take on how to use pesto in two easy recipes: Pesto Salmon BLT and Pesto Chicken Salad. D

6:30 pm

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Hearty Autumn Dinner" NULL

7:00 pm

Pati's Mexican Table "Convent Food" Aren't convents supposed to be austere, dull places? In Mexico, everything's a little more colorful - including the food of Catholic nuns. Delicious, labor-intensive mole is probably the most well-known food to come out of the convents, but Pati will explore some easier, but just as tasty recipes, including: Picadillo Empanadas of the Immaculate Conception; White Rice and Poblano Rajas Casserole; Almond and Porto Cake. D

7:30 pm

Martha Stewart's Cooking School "Braising" Braising is a busy cook's best friend, and here's why: with little hands-on time and no special equipment, this "low-and-slow" method produces hearty, consistently flavorful main courses and side dishes that belie their ease. It's also a great way to cook lean, inexpensive cuts of meat. Martha shows you which cuts are ideal for braising and the best ways to cook them, sharing recipes for classic pot roast, braised cabbage with apples and pulled pork sandwiches. D

8:00 pm

This Old House "Essex 2012/13, A Cottage in the Wood" Kevin and Norm tour scenic Essex, Massachusetts, and roll up to the new project: a 1935 English-style cottage in the woods that homeowners John and Julie Corcoran hope to turn into an accessible in-law residence for aging parents. Architect Sally DeGan and Tom use a 3-D model to preview the plan for aging in place, and work begins. D

8:30 pm

Rick Steves' Europe "Norway's West: Fjords, Mountains and Bergen" Rick sails under towering fjord cliffs, hikes on glaciers and finds surviving traditions in remote farm hamlets. He delves into Hanseatic heritage and takes in the salty hospitality of Norway's historic capitol, Bergen.G

9:00 pm

Joseph Rosendo's Travelscope "Riding The Range In Southern Alberta, Canada" Joseph visits ancient, sacred and historic native sites. He celebrates the rich heritage of the Blackfoot First Nations people. Then he saddles up and rides into the Alberta foothills in search of strays with Lucas family members on their ranch.G

9:30 pm

10:00 pm

Cook's Country from America's Test Kitchen "Hearty Autumn Dinner" NULL

10:30 pm

Simply Ming "Michael Schlow & Butterflying" If you're a home cook, you may think the culinary technique of butterflying is something better left to those in white jackets. As Ming demonstrates, it's actually a straightforward technique that's great for speeding up cooking time and offering many more options when you're cooking on the fly. Ming, along with his pal, Chef Michael Schlow, show you just how easy it is, creating two delicious new dishes together: Crispy Potato Shrimp with Warm Pineapple Salsa and Pork Chops a la Nonna. D

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Mountain Time View Pacific	Monday January 21, 2013	Current View Prime Time View Full Day
NOTE: When the Idaho Legislature is in session, programming on the Learn/Create and World channels may be pre-empted for live coverage from the House and Senate floors.