rebecca solnit, writer, historian, and activist.he is the author of 20 books, including, most recently, "the mother of all questions." she is also a columnist at "harper's" magazine. and her most recent piece for the guardian is titled, "protest and persist: why giving up hope is not an option." this is democracy now! either way, with a full-time news production fellowship. visit our website for more information. you have to apply immediately. democracy now! is looking for feedback from people who appreciate the closed captioning. e-mail your comments to outreach@democracynow.org or mail them to democracy now! p.o. box 693 new york, new york 10013. [captioning made possible by democracy now!] ♪ hello, i'm hubert keller. when i entertain at home, i love to pick dishes that really come together in a one-pot meal or dishes that really please a crowd. on today's secrets of a chef, i will share with you two of my star recipes. our first recipe is an alsatian favorite, choucroute, or sauerkraut, served with a beautiful array of colorful s