The 'Queen Of Tarts' On What's For Dinner This Season
December 30, 2012
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Weekend Edition Sunday guest host Linda Wertheimer speaks with English chef Tamasin Day Lewis — also known as the "Queen of Tarts" — about her own choices for a seasonal table, including a wide array of tarts.
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