The Secret Life of Gelatin

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Anne reveals her favorite culinary heresies and tries to start a gelatin revolution. Try the recipes for Molded Vanilla Cream with Berry Compote or Mocha Gelatin Pots - or create your own and drop us a line to let us know about your gelatin creations inspired by the show.

THEN
Lynn Belluscio, the director of the Jell-o Museum, reveals the 19th-century origins of Jell-o, surprises us with horseradish and celery Jell-o, and explains how gelatin was transformed from an expensive food for wealthy Victorians to any everyday child's treat.

Ivan Day, food historian and host of the Historic Food site, explains how early gelatin was made, describes a wealth of fantastic and fanciful jellies from the Middle Ages to the 18th century, and shares his favorite gelatin dishes, including champagne jelly. View Ivan's elaborate molds -- from lions to steeples -- or search through his resources to find a dealer from whom you can purchase your own historic mold.

MUSIC CREDITS (from Podsafe Music Network)
All interlude clips are performed by the Brunswick Duo: Novelette by Francis Poulenc, Salut d'amour by Edward Elgar, Badinerie by J.S. Bach

Closing song: Summer In Britain by Jamelopoeia