Arts and Entertainment

Seek out ‘A Few Good Pie Places’ and ‘Bakeries’

Tour a collection of sweet spots known for their pies and other baked goodies on Fridays at 8 p.m.

‘American Masters’ showcases great chefs

This month, “American Masters” showcases three iconic chefs Sundays at 2 p.m. Explore their life stories, their love of cooking and what they brought to the world.

‘The Great British Baking Show’: Amateur bakers rise to the top

All the decadent breads, cakes, pastries and pies take center stage for an encore of “The Great British Baking Show” each Friday night at 9 p.m. on Arizona PBS.

Passover highlights Streit’s family matzo business

The Jewish holiday of Passover is coming. With it also means the return of matzo (or “matzah”), a hallmark staple of Jewish cuisine and culture. “Streit’s: Matzo and the American Dream” arrives just in time for Passover: Monday, April 22, at 9 p.m. on Arizona PBS.

Learn how Leah Chase used food and faith to promote social change

For more than 70 years, Leah Chase has been a New Orleans icon. “Leah Chase: Queen of Creole Cuisine” comes to Arizona PBS on Sunday, April 7, at 3 p.m.

‘Confucius Was a Foodie’ follows the history, philosophies and traditions of Chinese cuisine

Celebrity chef Christine Cushing travels the world in search of knowledge and deliciousness for all things Chinese in “Confucius Was a Foodie,” an eight-part series Friday nights at 9 p.m.

‘Tastemakers’ unearths America’s current and future culinary artisans

“Tastemakers” is part of an hourlong tribute to food – both locally and nationally – every Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. on Arizona PBS, immediately following new “Plate & Pour” episodes.

Watch ‘Plate & Pour’ every Thursday at 7 p.m.

Each week, Chef Mark Tarbell visits with local chefs, restaurateurs and the many people who make Arizona one of the most dynamic dining areas in the country.

Food Bites: National Hot Fudge Sundae Day

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

See how the iconic MacAlpine’s Diner & Soda Fountain in Phoenix makes their popular sundaes.

New series, ‘No Passport Required,’ hosted by Chef Marcus Samuelsson

Join us Tuesdays at 8 p.m. for a journey across the U.S. to explore and celebrate the wide-ranging diversity of immigrant traditions and cuisine woven into American food and culture.