List of Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag episodes

This is the episode list of the cooking / informative television series Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag which airs on W Network in Canada and OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network in United States.

Contents

Series overview

The following premiere and finale dates are for the original broadcast on the W Network in Canada.

Season Episodes Season premiere Season finale
1 13 September 3, 2008 November 25, 2008
2 26 2009 October 21, 2009
3 26 September 22, 2010 April 20, 2011

Season 1

Series # Season # Episode & Cookbook Title Author(s) Original airdate Stamp of approval?
1 1 "Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume 1"[1] Julia Child, Simone Beck, Louisette Bertholle September 3, 2008 Yes
Guest chef: Alain Rayé, chef. Owner of La Régalade in Vancouver, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
2 2 "Pure Dessert"[1] Alice Medrich September 9, 2008 No
Guest chef: Thomas Haas, chocolatier. Owner of Thomas Haas Fine Chocolates in North Vancouver, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
3 3 "Cook with Jamie"[1] Jamie Oliver September 16, 2008 Yes
Guest chef: David Wong, culinary arts instructor. Executive chef at Oru Cuisine in Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
4 4 "Mangoes and Curry Leaves"[1] Jeffrey Alford, Naomi Duguid September 23, 2008 Yes
Guest chefs: Vikram Vij, Meeru Vij, restaurateurs. Owners of Vij's Restaurant in Vancouver, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
5 5 "Betty Crocker's Cookbook"[1] Betty Crocker editors September 30, 2008 No
Guest chef: Stella Shurety, chef. Owner of The Diner in Vancouver, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
6 6 "Nobu West"[1] Nobu Matsuhisa, Mark Edwards October 7, 2008 No
Guest chef: Hidekazu Tojo, chef. Owner of Tojo's Restaurant in Vancouver, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
7 7 "Silver Palate Cookbook"[1] Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins October 14, 2008 No
Guest chef: Karen Barnaby, chef & author. Executive chef at The Fish House in Vancouver, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Split Decision 
8 8 "The New Lighthearted Cookbook"[1] Anne Lindsay October 21, 2008 No
Guest chef: Eric Arrouzze, chef & instructor. Organizer of onlineculinaryschool.net
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
9 9 "How to Grill"[1] Steven Raichlen October 28, 2008 Yes
Guest chef: Bob "BBQ Bob" Hasselbach, chef. Owner and chef of Roland's Pub in Whistler, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
10 10 "The New InterCourses"[1] Martha Hopkins, Randall Lockridge November 4, 2008 No
Guest chef: Daryl Nagata, chef. Executive chef at Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel in Vancouver, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
11 11 "Everyday Italian"[1] Giada De Laurentiis November 11, 2008 Yes
Guest chef: Gennaro Iorio, chef. Executive chef and co-owner of La Terrazza Italian Restaurant in Vancouver, BC
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
12 12 "Martha Stewart Living Christmas Cookbook"[1] Martha Stewart Living Magazine editors November 18, 2008 No
Guests: Sally Beattie, caterer based in Toronto, Ontario, mother of presenter Anna Wallner; Amy Wallner, Laura Bincik and Lisa Samstag, sisters of presenter Anna Wallner.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
13 13 "New Food Fast"[1] Donna Hay November 25, 2008 No
Guest chef: Dino Renaerts, chef. Owner of Beachside Forno in West Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Split Decision 

Season 2

Series # Season # Episode & Cookbook Title Author(s) Original airdate Stamp of approval?
14 1 "The Best Light Recipe"[2] Cook's Illustrated 2008 No
Guest chef: Julian Bond, chef & instructor. Executive Chef and CEO of Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Split Decision 
15 2 "Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking"[2] Marcella Hazan 2008 Yes
Guest chef: Umberto Menghi, restauranteur. President of Villa Delia Cooking School in Tuscany, Italy and owner of several restaurants in Vancouver, BC and Whistler, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
16 3 "The French Laundry Cookbook"[2] Thomas Keller, Deborah Jones 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Michael Allemeier, chef. Executive chef at Outdoor Dining Terrace at Mission Hill Family Estate in Kelowna, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
17 4 "Campground Cookery"[2] Brenda K. Kulibert 2009 No
Guest chef: Chili Thom, chef & artist from Whistler, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
18 5 "Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen"[2] Rick Bayless 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Claudia Ibarondo, chef. Executive chef at Tequila Kitchen in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
19 6 "Nigella Express: Good Food Fast"[2] Nigella Lawson 2009 No
Guest chef: Stephan McIntyre, chef. Executive chef at Burgoo Bistro in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
20 7 "Deceptively Delicious"[2] Jessica Seinfeld 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Mary MacIntyre, chef. Owner of Little Nest in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
21 8 "The Oprah Magazine Cookbook"[2] O: The Oprah Magazine editors February 25, 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Melissa Craig, chef. Head chef at Bearfoot Bistro in Whistler, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
22 9 "The Joy of Cooking, 75th Anniversary Edition"[2] Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker March 4, 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Tom Douglas, restauranteur and caterer based in Seattle, WA.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
23 10 "Thai Food"[2] David Thompson 2009 No
Guest chef: Brian Marchesi, chef. Owner of Chada Thai Fine Cuisine in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Split Decision 
24 11 "Garlic, Garlic, Garlic"[2] Linda Griffith, Fred Griffith 2009 No
Guest chef: Andrea Froncillo, chef. Executive chef at The Stinking Rose in San Francisco, CA.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Split Decision 
25 12 "Jewish Home Cooking"[2] Arthur Schwartz 2009 No
Guest chef: Jeff Nathan, chef. Owner of Abigael's on Broadway in New York City, NY.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Split Decision 
26 13 "Vegetarian Meals"[2] Good Housekeeping editors 2009 No
Guest: Yves Potvin, entrepreneur. Owner of Yves Veggie Cuisine in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
27 14 "Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, with Recipes"[2] Jennifer McLagan 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Andrey Durbach, chef. Executive chef at La Buca, Pied-a-Terre Bistro, and Cafeteria Vancouver in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
28 15 "The Best of the Best and More: Volume 1"[2] The Ladies of The Best of Bridge 2009 No
Guest: Vicki Gabereau, television personality and cookbook author.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Split Decision 
29 16 "The Cake Bible"[2] Rose Levy Beranbaum 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Sylvia Weinstock, cake designer based in New York City, NY.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
30 17 "Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics"[2] Ina Garten June 24, 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Jamie Maw, food critic based in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
31 18 "Entertaining with Booze"[2] Ryan Jennings and David Steele 2009 No
Guests: Neil Ingram, restauranteur. Co-owner and sommelier at Boneta Restaurant. Michaela Morris, wine consultant. Co-owner of the wine consulting company House Wine. Both based in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
32 19 "The Flexitarian Table"[2] Peter Berley 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Nico Schuermans, chef. Executive chef at Chambar Restaurant in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
33 20 "Small Bites"[2] Jennifer Joyce September 2, 2009 No
Guest chef: Jonathan Chovancek, chef & caterer. Chef de Cuisine at Culinary Capers in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
34 21 "The Chinese Kitchen"[2] Eileen Yin-Fei Lo September 9, 2009 No
Guest chef: Martin Yan, chef & television personality. Host of cooking programme Yan Can Cook.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Split Decision 
35 22 "Alinea"[2] Grant Achatz September 16, 2009 No
Guest chef: Warren Geraghty, chef. Executive chef at West Restaurant in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
36 23 "Gourmet Magazine"[2] Gourmet Magazine editors September 23, 2009 Yes
Guest chef: Pino Posteraro, chef. Owner and head chef at Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill & Enoteca in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
37 24 "A Cowboy in the Kitchen"[2] John Westerdahl, Robb Walsh, Dick Patrick September 30, 2009 No
Guest chef: Terry Chandler, chef. Owner and head chef at Fred’s Texas Café in Fort Worth, TX.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Split Decision 
38 25 "A Good Catch"[2] Jill Lambert October 7, 2009 No
Guest chef: Robert Clark, chef. Executive chef at C Restaurant in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Split Decision 
39 26 "Chef Daniel Boulud: Cooking in New York City"[2] Daniel Boulud October 21, 2009 Yes
Guest chefs: Daniel Boulud, chef, television personality & restuaranteur. Also author of cookbook tested in this episode. Based in New York City, NY. Stephane Istel, executive chef at DB Bistro Moderne in Vancouver, BC. Dale MacKay, executive chef at Lumière in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 

Season 3

Series # Season # Episode & Cookbook/Cooking App Title Author(s) Original airdate Stamp of approval?
40 1 "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen"[3] Lucinda Scala Quinn September 22, 2010 Yes
Guest chef: Prince Rowe, chef & restauranteur. Owner and host of Kingston 11 Reggae Café in North Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
41 2 "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives"[3] Guy Fieri September 29, 2010 No
Guest chef: Brian Boitano, Olympic figure skating gold medalist and television personality. Host of cooking programme What Would Brian Boitano Make? on Food Network.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
42 3 "How to Cook Everything: Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition"[3] Mark Bittman October 6, 2010 No
Guest chef: Frank Pabst, chef. Executive chef at Blue Water Café in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Split Decision 
43 4 "The Skinnygirl Dish"[3] Bethenny Frankel October 13, 2010 No
Guest chef: Manouschka Guerrier, chef, caterer and television personality. Co-host of Private Chefs of Beverly Hills on Food Network.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
44 5 "Bon Appétit, Y'all"[3] Virginia Willis October 20, 2010 Yes
Guest chef: Sallie Ann Robinson, chef and cookbook author, based in Daufuskie Island, SC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
45 6 "The New Moosewood Cookbook"[3] Mollie Katzen October 27, 2010 No
Guest chef: Lisa Ahier, chef. Co-owner of Sobo Restaurant in Tofino, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Split Decision 
46 7 "Grand Livre De Cuisine"[3] Alain Ducasse, Frédéric Robert November 3, 2010 No
Guest chef: Thierry Busset, pastry chef. Chef Patissier at CinCin in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
47 8 "Three Sisters Around the Greek Table"[3] Betty Bakopoulos, Eleni Bakopoulos, Samantha Bakopoulos November 10, 2010 No
Guest chef: Harry Kambolis, restauranteur. Owner of Raincity Grill, C Restaurant, and Nu Restaurant in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Split Decision 
48 9 "Bite Me"[3] Julie Albert, Lisa Gnat November 17, 2010 No
Guest chef: Sam Talbot, chef and television personality. Executive Chef of the Mondrian SoHo in New York City, NY. Season 2 semi-finalist of Top Chef on Bravo Network.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
49 10 "Williams-Sonoma Christmas Entertaining"[3] Georgeanne Brennan November 24, 2010 No
Guests: Caren McSherry, chef, cookbook author and instructor. Owner of The Gourmet Warehouse. Kurtis Kolt, sommelier. Colin Upright, designer and party planner. CEO and Senior Creative Director of Upright Decor & Event Design. All based in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
50 11 "Gordon Ramsay's Family Fare"[3] Gordon Ramsay January 5, 2011 Yes
Guest chef: Rob Feenie, chef and television personality. Food Architect at Cactus Club Cafe in Vancouver, BC. Previously won an episode of Iron Chef America against Masaharu Morimoto on Food Network. Hosted cooking series New Classics with Chef Rob Feenie on Food Network Canada.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
51 12 "Where People Feast"[3] Annie Watts January 12, 2011 No
Guest chef: Ben Genaille, chef and instructor. Head of the Aboriginal Culinary program at Vancouver Community College in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
52 13 "Best of Croatian Cooking"[3] Liliana Pavicic, Gordana Pirker-Mosher January 19, 2011 No
Guests: Dr. Jasenka Matisic, mother of host Kristina Matisic. Zdenka Zivkovic, best friend of Dr. Matisic.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
53 14 "Best British Dishes"[3] Marguerite Patten January 26, 2011 No
Guest chef: Andrew Nutter, chef and television personality. Owner of Nutters in Manchester, England. Hosted cooking series Utter Nutter on Channel 5 in UK.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Split Decision 
54 15 "The Pleasures of Cooking for One"[3] Judith Jones February 2, 2011 Yes
Guest chef: Quang Dang, chef. Executive chef at Diva at the Met in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
55 17 "Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Cookbook"[3] Bobby Flay February 9, 2011 Yes
Guest chef: Stuart Irving, chef. Owner & executive chef at Cobre Restaurant in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
56 16 "The River Cottage Meat Book"[3] Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall February 16, 2011 Yes
Guest chef: Robert Belcham, chef. Owner of Refuel Restaurant and Campagnolo Restaurant in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
57 18 "Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking"[3] Michael Ruhlman February 23, 2011 Yes
Guest chef: David Robertson, chef, food stylist & culinary instructor. Co-founder and instructor at Dirty Apron Cooking School in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
58 19 "A16: Food + Wine"[3] Nate Appleman, Shelley Lindgren March 2, 2011 Yes
Guest chefs: Frank Falcinelli and Frank Castronovo, chefs, restauranteurs and cookbook authors. Owners of Frankies 457 Spuntino in Brooklyn, NY.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
59 20 "The Ski House Cookbook"[3] Tina Anderson, Sarah Pinneo March 9, 2011 No
Guest chef: James Walt, chef. Executive chef at Araxi Restaurant in Whistler, BC. A position with Araxi Restaurant was the grand prize for the sixth season of the FOX programme "Hell's Kitchen".
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
60 21 "Izakaya: The Japanese Pub Cookbook"[3] Mark Robinson March 16, 2011 Yes
Guest chef: Koji Zenimaru, chef. Executive chef at Kingyo Izakaya in Vancouver, BC.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
61 22 "Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook"[3] Anthony Bourdain March 23, 2011 Yes
Guest chef: Thierry Rautureau, chef and restauranteur. Chef and owner of Rover’s Restaurant and Luc Restaurant in Seattle, WA.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
62 23 "Spécialités de la Maison"[3] The American Friends for France, Christine Schwartz Hartley March 30, 2011 No
Guest chef: J.P. Amateau, chef and ex-stuntman; son of director Rod Amateau. Executive chef of Musso & Frank Grill in Los Angeles, CA.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Pass; Overall: Pass 
63 24 "Canyon Ranch: Nourish"[3] Scott Uehlein, Staff of Canyon Ranch April 6, 2011 Yes
Guest chef: Jesse Brune, chef, personal trainer and television personality. Co-host of cooking programme Private Chefs of Beverly Hills on Food Network. Previously a personal trainer on reality show Work Out on Bravo.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 
64 25 "Jamie Oliver: 20 Minute Meals"[4] Jamie Oliver April 13, 2011 No
Guest chef: Scott Jaeger, chef and restauranteur. Owner of The Pear Tree Restaurant in Burnaby, BC. Vice Conseilleur Culinaire of Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs. Previous competitor and judge at the Bocuse d'Or.
Verdict -- Anna: Pass; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Split Decision 
65 26 "My Father's Daughter"[4] Gwyneth Paltrow April 20, 2011 Yes
Guest chef: Brian Malarkey, chef. Owner of Searsucker in San Diego, CA. Season 3 finalist of Top Chef on Bravo Network.
Verdict -- Anna: Buy; Kristina: Buy; Overall: Stamp of Approval (Buy) 

Result summary

Season Both A&K: Pass Split Decision
(Anna: Buy)		 Split Decision
(Kristina: Buy)		 A&K Stamp of Approval
1 6 (46.2%) 1 (7.6%) 1 (7.6%) 5 (38.5%)
2 6 (23.1%) 3 (11.5%) 5 (19.2%) 12 (46.2%)
3 9 (34.6%) 2 (7.7%) 3 (11.5%) 12 (46.2%)
Overall 21 (32.3%) 6 (9.2%) 9 (13.8%) 29 (44.6%)

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag: Episode Guide (Season 1)". Worldwide Bag Media, Inc.. http://www.annaandkristina.com/?action=d7_article_viewer_view_article&Join_ID=246325&template=tp-hot-topics-view-article.htm7. Retrieved January 12, 2011. 
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z "Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag: Episode Guide (Season 2)". Worldwide Bag Media, Inc.. http://www.annaandkristina.com/?action=d7_article_viewer_view_article&Join_ID=247023&template=tp-hot-topics-view-article.htm7. Retrieved January 13, 2011. 
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x "Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag: Episode Guide (Season 3)". Worldwide Bag Media, Inc.. http://www.annaandkristina.com/?action=d7_article_viewer_view_article&Join_ID=398769&template=tp-hot-topics-view-article.htm7. Retrieved January 13, 2011. 
  4. ^ a b "Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag: Show Schedule". W Network. http://www.wnetwork.com/Shows/Anna-Kristinas-Grocery-Bag/ShowSchedule.aspx. Retrieved April 6, 2011.