Jim Watt

SALADS & SOUPS: Acorn Squash, Spinach & Goat Cheese Salad; Tuscan White Bean Soup; Cabbage & Italian Sausage Soup; Simple Tomato Soup; Garlic Bread using compound butter; PRIMI: Spaghetti all'Amatriciana; Brussels Sprouts in Agrodolce (For those of you who think you don't like brussels sprouts, you have to try this recipe!); SECONDI: Braised Pork w/ Apples & Spaghetti Squash; Stracotto; BREAKFAST: Kumquat Preserves; Strata; Biscotti; SPECIAL FEATURES:...

The town of Hannibal on the Mississippi River was home of one of Missouri's favorite sons, Samuel Clemens…or Mark Twain. His characters come alive in Norman Rockwell's paintings at  Mark Twain Museum - his wit never tires during performances of "Mark Twain Himself" by actor Richard Garey. Downriver, city of St. Louis is home to America's most visited National Monument, the Gateway Arch at Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, and visit country's...

Hawaii...a collection of volcanic islands that is an enchanting tropical paradise. The Big Island: Volcanoes National Park with nature's spectacular display of unharnessed power. The Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) provides scientists and businesses unique opportunities in developing sustainable aquaculture and renewable energy sources, from seahorses to Kona Kampachi. Oahu: The 11th biggest city in the U.S. (Honolulu) and its...

Features Madrid, it's museums and nightlife including the Prado; the Palacio El Escorial; the central plateau; Segovia, with it's exceptional Roman aqueduct; Avila, a city with some of the best preserved medieval walls in Europe; Toros Guisando with stone bull carvings from the Iberian era; Toledo and it's famous Damasquinado artisans.

Eureka Springs takes great pride in her treasures including Victorian houses, narrow winding streets, the haunted Crescent Hotel and nearby Thorn Crown Chapel. Mountain View is the folk music capital of the world where musicians come and gather outside the courthouse to play music. The Ozark Folk Center has an interpretive facility that educates the public on traditional Ozark arts and crafts. At Serenity Farm Breads, everything is made from healthy...

Acclaimed Northwest chefs Dannielle Myxter and Jan Marie Johnson, share their secrets and cooking skills for preparing and presenting a variety of uniquely delicious pastries, desserts, hors d'oeuvres and feature dishes in this series of cooking shows. Recipes include: Sunrise Champagne Cocktail, Granola Parfait, Soft Scrambled Eggs with Herbed Crème Cheese, Spicy Pecan Praline Bacon, Curry Chicken Salad, Mediterranean Chicken, Apple & Blue Cheese...

Wyoming is home to six of America's National Parks including its first National Park & first National Monument.

North Dakota, a place of subtle beauty and legendary icons of the American West. The Fort Seward Wagon Train gives folks the opportunity to travel across the North Dakota prairie in covered wagons. Bee Keeper Bob Morlock tends his bees which contributes to North Dakota being #1 in honeyproduction. Dakota Growers reveals the nation's 3rd largest pasta company and in Gwinner, Bobcat opens their doors to a peek at their newest "big boys toys." At Jamestown's...

Washington D.C. is not only the Capitol of the United States; it's also the home of The National Park Service. Each year, millions of people visit and enjoy the National Mall and Memorial Parks with over 65 other attractions scattered around and within the District of Columbia.  Featuring: The National Mall & Memorial Parks, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, United States Holocaust...

"A unique state and a unique state of mind" -  that's Texas.  The largest state in the union (except Alaska), Texas is a huge, economically diverse region of the country, which still retains its "old west" roots and flavor.  The Fort Worth stockyards are a great introduction to the Lone Star state where visitors can meet the "Cow Whisperer" and see an old time cattle drive through the middle of downtown.  Modern Fort Worth is home to several art...