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On today's show we're solving some mysteries. From the authenticity of the world's most expensive bottle of wine to answering those pesky questions on how to cook fish. Actress Lorraine Bracco stops by to talk about her line of Italian wines. Jonathan Waxman describes the most unusual way he found his way into a professional kitchen. Plus, finding happiness through learning how to cook and much more.

Everyone needs an expert now and then! On this week's show, we've got specialists in everything from mangoes to grilling and even ginseng. We'll get some grilling techniques and recipes from an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America. Then, discover the amazing history and properties of ginseng. We also travel to the subcontinent and discover the enormous variety in mangoes.

On today's show we'll research the sensuous role of food. Our Hot and Heavy show, if you will. We'll take a serious, and sometimes not so serious, look at the role of food in our sex lives. Discover the foods that enhance sexual health. Learn about the ancient art of Tantra and the path to sensual energy. We even take an in-depth look at the life of bees and honey as an aphrodisiac. And to seal it with a kiss, we've got an amorous recipe for molten chocolate cakes with cherries!

Today's show is all about the rare breed... from a unique society dedicated to saving ancient beef, sheep, and pig stock, to searching for rare peppers in Turkey with Gourmet editor Doc Willoughby. We'll also make sense of wine and potlucks. Later, acclaimed Philadelphia restaurateur Michael Solomonov stops by to share a taste of his Israeli cuisine. Also, the scavenger's manifesto, a spicy look at the life of a pastry chef and much more.

On today's show we're raiding the pantry! We'll learn everything from the pantry's history to organizing and stocking your own larder. And, we'll examine the foods that we eat when we are by ourselves. Also, there's news from the almond groves. Plus, how to stock a heart-healthy pantry, tips to make healthy grains a habit, and much more.

Food is all about the familiarity of home and also new discoveries when we travel. On today's show, we talk about the foods we know - and the ones we want to! Biba Gaggiano reflects on her favorite cities: Rome, Florence, Bologna, Venice, and Milan. We'll learn the history of Tex Mex cuisine, and a transplanted Brit discovers foods across the US. Frank Stitt offers a look at his native Alabama, while Amy Sedaris recalls growing up in North Carolina and Southern hospitality.

Summertime is in full swing, and that can only mean picnics and beer. On today's show we're talking all things picnic, from great food to that outdoor dining scourge...ants! We'll taste summer beers crafted from a recipe that's five generations old. Also, we'll learn a few tips on creating your own beer for a personal beverage. And because summer picnics often start with a roadtrip, we've found a guide to unusual attractions from Maine to Florida.

Some worthy things just have a bad reputation. On today's show we re-evaluate bad reputation stories: pig pens are a mess; tequila gives you a killer hangover; and tofu tastes like nothing. Often, you can make a silk purse out of a sow's ear. For instance, Sy Montgomery talks about her amazing pet pig. Mr. Cutlets talks about a pig of a whole other kind - a smuggled ham.

Well, we're almost at holiday lift off! Whether you have a lot left to do, or are ready to sit by the fireside and enjoy yourself, today's show will get you in the mood.

What does hunger mean to you? We all know physical hunger in varying degrees, of course. But hunger can be a longing for home and the food that represents it, or a quest for knowledge about a subject. It's a big word, hunger. On today's show we look at its many forms. We begin by comparing a week's worth of groceries of 30 families around the globe. Then, we take a look closer to home and see how rising food costs are affecting America's poor.

Got a lot of frequent flyer miles? Probably not as much as your food does! Today, the average meal travels thousands of miles to our table. On today's show, we're talking transportation...from our food to our personal travels.

Some call it the difference between Venice and Mars. For one married man, it's all about sex, love, and dirty dishes. We're having some fun with the battle of the sexes. We'll visit with the author of Husbandry, and Judith Jones weighs in on men in the kitchen. Plus, where would the martini be without it? How would you pass hors douvres? Every diner in America offers them at the cash register -we'll hear about the history of the toothpick.

Let's take a little trip into past. On today's show, we'll revisit some favorite interviews. Remember Molto Mario when he had just one little restaurant in Greenwich Village? We'll hear some early Rachel Ray, plus chat with Jeramiah Tower and Rozanne Gold. Also, recalling a trip to Italy, Annemarie Colbin begins our 10-year love affair with food and aphrodisiacs, Nora Ephron on aging, and more.

Fall is the time for apples, winter squashes, and, of course, the fall foliage. On today's show, we'll discover a quiet Victorian Fall destination in Michigan: Mackinac Island. Later, Darina Allen tells us all about Samhain, the Irish Halloween. It's not Halloween without pumpkins, and novelist Barbara Kingsolver enjoys growing these fruits of fall. Also, Phoebe Damrosch reveals the secrets of working front of the house in Thomas Keller's famed restaurant Per Se.

What's your obsession? For some it's career; others have an insatiable curiosity, and some just can't stop thinking about their favorite dish. We'll discover some interesting stories that might not be true obsessions but sure come close! Farmer Jon gives us the real dirt on making a life on a farm.

Food sustains, nurtures, and defines us. No matter where you are from, chances are there is a regional dish! Today, we'll look at food and community beginning with Matt and Ted Lee and their book,The Lee Brothers' Southern Cookbook. Restaurateur Danny Meyer weighs in on how a restaurant can build community. We'll also visit with ex-pats looking for a taste of home in gardens. Also, the meditative chef, a farm and winery in Tuscany.

It's time to spice things up a bit! We'll follow our own spice trail, beginning with the history of three influential spice cities. Top Chef host Padma Lakshmi reveals how to layer lots of flavors. Plus her secrets for staying model thin and still eat those celebrity chef meals. Later, learn how to make amazingly light vegan cupcakes. Discover chocolate with Clay Gordon, and the world's most expensive coffee.

It's time to get your Superbowl party game plan together. Bobby Flay stops by to give us some southwestern flare. We'll learn some nutrition tips from an NFL team dietician - if only we could all eat like a linebacker! Ruth Reichl reveals the lure of southern cuisine and pimento cheese - perfect Superbowl food. And if football isn't your idea of entertainment, we've got an unusual art magazine that takes a new look at meat. Plus tapas, spice blends, and much more.

Sultry summer nights! Today's Chef's Table is all about cooling down and enjoying the season's flavors. Discover heirloom tomatoes, go fishing with the frying pan, and learn about oysters in Manhattan. We'll find out how ice furthered the popularity of the cocktail. Later, our sommelier, Maureen Petrosky, gives us the best summertime sips. Molly O'Neil gives us Mostly True - her memoir about food and baseball. Plus a hot club in Miami, food trivia, and the recipe of the week.

Do you get stressed out when you're hosting a holiday party and forget to enjoy your company? On this week's show get some tips and tricks for successful entertaining. Chef and restaurateur, Terrance Brennan, responsible for the resurgence of quality cheeses, tells us how to make a holiday cheeseplate for luxurious but simple entertaining. Michael Rechuitti reveals what chocolate women love most. And a comic strip writer brings his family Seven Fish celebration to life in print. Plus -a robotic pot!