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CREATE Showcase in September • WXXI-CREATE

Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout September!

CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Get Outside: Beyond the Lens – September 6-8
Explore the cinematic beauty of some of the top destinations on Earth in an adventurous marathon of Outside: Beyond the Lens — including a sneak peek at some of the locations coming in Season 4.

Hispanic Heritage with Pati Jinich – September 13-15
To kick off Hispanic Heritage Month, embark on a delicious journey with Pati Jinich to explore the local attractions and delicacies of several regions throughout Mexico, and don’t miss a first look at some of the stories from Chihuahua, featured in the upcoming season.

Time to Celebrate – September 20-22
America’s Test Kitchen is celebrating a huge milestone — 25 years! — and we are ready to party! Join some of your favorite Create hosts to get in the spirit with festivals and traditions from around the globe.

Great American Recipe – September 27-29
Take a culinary tour with talented home cooks from across the U.S. as they showcase their beloved signature dishes and try to secure the top spot as the “Great American Recipe.”

Fit 2 Stitch Sewing Careers for the Blind• WXXI-CREATE

Disability doesn’t stop these blind and visually impaired individuals from having a fulfilling career in sewing for the US Military

Fit 2 Stitch Sewing Careers for the Blind airs Thursday, August 1 at 9:30 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

On this episode of Fit 2 Stitch, the gang travels to Envision Dallas, where people who are blind or visually impaired are taught to sew. We all want a job that’s more than just a way to make money; a job that makes a difference. At Envision, while sewing articles for the US military, workers develop a sense of independence and accomplishment in their careers.

CREATE Showcase in August • WXXI-CREATE

Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout August!

CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Grill It– August 2-4
Bring the heat to your summer menu and master the grill with tips from your favorite Create chefs in 10 back-to-back episodes that are sure to sizzle.

Very Vegan – August 9- 11
Prepare your own plant-based feast with an array of vegan delights from the Jazzy Vegetarian, America’s Test Kitchen, Conscious Living, Christina Pirello and Diane Kochilas.

Plan Your 2025 Vacation with Samantha Brown – August 16 – 18
Need inspiration for an upcoming vacation? Samantha Brown has you covered with ten back-to-back episodes exploring places that are sure to top your travel bucket list.

International Inspiration from Milk Street – August 23 – 25
Whip up delicious dishes inspired by cuisines from all over the world with Christopher Kimball and the team at Milk Street.

Labor of Love – Your Legacy List August 30 – September 1
Celebrate the treasures of home with Matt Paxton and his team as they help families keep the memories attached to their homes while they prepare for downsizing on Legacy List.

CREATE Showcase in July • WXXI-CREATE

Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout July!

CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Summer Sips– July 5- 7
Raise a glass to the delicious sips of summertime! Sweet fruits, surprising spices, fragrant florals, and more are featured in this toast to the season as Create hosts travel near and far to learn more about some of the best ingredients to craft a tasty sip.

Flower Power –July 12 – 14
Have fun with flowers in everything you do! Experience arranging, crafting, cooking, and flavorsome sips with J Schwanke in ten back-to-back episodes of Life in Bloom as he visits flower farms and shows you how to celebrate everything flowers.

Cook’s Country Summer Road Trip – July 19 – 21
Crisscross the country with the chefs at Cook’s Country to enjoy regional eats from across the nation. Whether you’re a fan of a plump po’ boy, a sizzling barbecue brisket, or just prefer a classic slice of apple pie, this trip will deliver all of your favorites in one tasty summer fête.

Practice Makes Perfect– July 26 – 28
They say practice makes perfect — and we agree! Spend your weekend with the pros from Fons and Porter’s Love of Quilting, It’s Sew Easy, Fit 2 Stitch, Quilting Arts, and Sewing with Nancy to keep your needle arts skills sharp.

CREATE Showcase in June • WXXI-CREATE

Enjoy these marathons with your favorite CREATE celebrities throughout June!

CREATE Showcases air Fridays from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Binge with Bob – June 7 – 9
Let Bob Ross be your guide to explore happy little trees and big puffy clouds, enjoying the wonders that come to life from his brush. Plus, enjoy a sneak peek of the new series, The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season, as the Certified Bob Ross Instructor completes some of Bob’s unfinished works.

Roadfood –June 14 – 16
Hit the road with actor Misha Collins as he samples regional cuisines, meets the people crafting celebrated dishes, and uncovers the roots of both the food and the communities he visits across the U.S. in 10 back-to-back episodes of Roadfood.

Summer Weekends with Yankee – June 21 – 23
Celebrate the first weekend of summer with a tour of the wonders of New England on Weekends with Yankee. Join hosts Richard Wiese and Amy Traverso on an exploration of the signature attractions, hidden gems, and local flavors of the region.

All Art, All the Time – June 28 – 30
Journey to an array of picturesque locations with some of Create’s favorite artists to capture the beauty of the natural world on canvas, one brush stroke at a time.

CREATE Showcase: Memorial Day BBQ with Steven Raichlen • WXXI-CREATE

Fire up the grill and get ready to sink your teeth into mouthwatering barbecue dishes with tips and tricks from Steven Raichlen.

CREATE Showcase: Memorial Day BBQ with Steven Raichlen airs Friday, May 31 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m., Saturday, June 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, June 2 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Steven Raichlen (Barbecue University, Primal Grill, Project Smoke) returns for an insightful exploration of contemporary grilling. Innovators of live-fire cooking join Steven to share revolutionary techniques that elevate the backyard barbecue experience — from ember-roasting and salt slab grilling to fire-heated iron and high-tech rotisseries.

Project Fire introduces new foods — from unfamiliar cuts of steak to eco-friendly seafood — and twists on popular classics — from breakfast to paella to clambakes. And, as usual, Steven features a collection of new tools and fuels for the avid griller.

CREATE Showcase: Flavors of Asia • WXXI-CREATE

Savor the flavors of Asia with Create chefs Ming Tsai, Martin Yan, Christine Cushing, and Ed Kenney.

CREATE Showcase: Flavors of Asia airs Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 26 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

These create chefs explore food traditions from across the East.

Simply Ming – The James Beard and Emmy-nominated Simply Ming features mouthwatering recipes, celebrity appearances and culinary road trips. Each episode kicks off with a technique demonstration, followed by two dishes — one prepared by a nationally renowned guest chef and one by host Ming Tsai.

Yan Can Cook – The beloved chef takes viewers on an exciting adventure to Chengdu, the “Panda Capital of the World,” in Yan Can Cook: Spice Kingdom. Immersing himself in Chengdu culture, Chef Yan learns about bamboo, samples a few of the country’s estimated 30,000 hot-pot restaurants

Confucius Was A Foodie – Celebrity chef and former Food Network host Christine Cushing takes viewers on a voyage of discovery, uncovering the fascinating traditions, philosophies and history of Chinese culinary culture and its surprising influence on food around the world.

Family Ingredients – A culinary travel series, hosted by acclaimed O‘ahu chef and sustainability hero Ed Kenney, tells unique stories by tracing the origins of a Hawaiian dish to its roots around the world. Not quite a documentary, not quite a cooking show, it is a joyful ode to farmers, food producers and families.

CREATE Showcase: Celebrating with Family Ingredients • WXXI-CREATE

Venture to the islands of Hawai’i and beyond with Chef Ed Kenney as he explores the foods that bring family and friends together on Family Ingredients.

CREATE Showcase: Celebrating with Family Ingredients airs Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 19 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on WXXI-CREATE.

Every dish has a story, and every family has a dish. Family Ingredients is a culinary travel series that tells these unique stories by tracing the origins of a Hawaii dish to its roots around the world. Not quite a documentary, not quite a cooking show, Family Ingredients is a joyful ode to farmers, food producers and families. Hosted by acclaimed O‘ahu chef and sustainability hero Ed Kenney, the story begins in the Hawaiian Islands, where big things are happening in the state’s dynamic culinary scene. Beautifully filmed, Family Ingredients showcases Hawai‘i’s small town communities, diverse cultures, and exhilarating experiences that cross the Pacific Ocean. Engaging, authentic, funny, even a bit quirky, Ed is the perfect host to trace these dishes around the globe. He takes off with guests to explore Okinawa, Tahiti, California, Japan, Puerto Rico, and the Hawaiian Islands, showcasing how cuisine can profoundly unite cultures, communities and families.

Photo: Chef Ed Kenney
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