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What are the two scariest words for restaurant workers? Valentine's Day! So, on today's Chef's Table we'll hear how a waiter made his frustrating rant work for him. And, Chef Jim Coleman reveals a little bit about the Valentine's Day that his staff dubbed, "St. Valentine's Massacre". Then, if you want to do something nice for your sweetheart, serve them some Vitamin D. Our registered dietician tells us why.

Today's show is a tribute to farmers. We look back to a visit to the 2008 Pennsylvania Farm Show. It's an annual event - a big expo with just about everything farm related you can imagine. Our favorite? Tractor square dancing!

March is Women's History Month so we'll celebrate and talk to the author of One Thousand Years Over A Hot Stove. Lidia Bastianich reveals the importance of the family dinner table through her personal story and Sara Moulton talks about culinary careers for women today. Then we'll do a little roadside dining and discover some retro diners. Plus, a look at how meat is consumed, and much more.

The clocks have changed, hopefully the closets are cleaned, and we're all waiting for the first taste of summer produce. Today we salute spring and the fresh fruits and vegetables to come. Vietnamese Cuisine is known for its robust and flavorful use of vegetables, so we'll start there. We'll get some advice on creating an outdoor kitchen and discover some quick-fix picnics. Learn how to start a raised vegetable garden with Katharine Whiteside.

Everyone's talking about the impact of globalization on the economy these days. But what happens when businesses stay small - or go as far as creating their own local economy? Discover a small community working to keep their dollars circulating within. Wendy Born, co-owner of Metropolitan Bakery, also reveals today's small-business challenges. Then, legendary chef Mark Vetri stops by to take us on his culinary journey.

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.

Wake up sunshine! Today's show is all about breakfast. From breakfast in bed, to tips for making morning muffins in a hurry, you'll get a great start to the day. We'll talk to the executive chef of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel about making souffles, and Peter Reinhardt reveals bread baking secrets. We'll find out some glamorous dishes to make in our toaster ovens and how to host a champagne brunch. Plus the Scottish Tradition of Burns Day and more.

Time to get ready for Thanksgiving, so let's talk turkey! Whether you are an experienced cook or making a holiday meal for the first time, we have some tips to make this Thanksgiving filled with delicious memories. We'll get a great recipe from the famous Irish chef Darina Allen - yep, the Celtic Tiger celebrates an American Thanksgiving!

Sometimes we all want to do better. You don't have to be perfect, but doing a little extra to get it right or close to right can mean the difference between ho-hum and really stellar. This week we are all about "getting it right." We'll find some fool-proof recipes from the woman who tests the recipes for The New York Times and then talk to the founder of the famed New York cooking school, De Gustibus, celebrating its 25th year. Our sommelier, Maureen Petrosky, will find us the perfect wine for June.

To market, to market, we go today, with three great chefs and cookbook authors: Suzanne Goin, Darina Allen, and Joan Nathan. It's the time of year when farmer's markets are coming alive again with fabulous fresh produce. Later in the show, one man's existential battle with a plot of land to grow a tomato. And if your garden drives you to drink, we've got the history of cocktails! Plus, how much water do you really need to consume in a healthy diet?

What would your fantasy meal be? Lobsters, caviar, lots of chocolate? In this encore presentation, we'll take a dip into Willie Wonka's classic chocolate river. And while we're on the subject of chocolate, discover the new sensation: naked chocolate!

It's time to head back to school! You won't recognize today's cafeteria food. We spoke with some members of the School Nutrition Association - aka "The Cafeteria Ladies" - about changes on the menu. Then, do you remember that lunchbox from kindergarten? What do you think it's worth now? We talk to a collector. Later: news on kids and cholesterol, and we take a look at dishes from Spain, Cyprus, and beyond. Plus Chef Coleman's recipe for healthy lunchbox cookies and much more!

Passover and Easter are coming up. On today's show, finally learn how to prepare the perfect hard-boiled egg! The author of What Einstein Told His Cook 2 provides the scientific secret. Discover how one Jewish family kept Passover traditions in rural Scotland and then journey to the land of olive oil and honey for a taste of foods of biblical times. Then, find out how a millionaire built a town out of chocolate and left a legacy for troubled youth.

Today's show is a tribute to farmers, starting with a visit to the Pennsylvania Farm Show earlier this year. It's a big expo with just about everything farm related you can imagine. Our favorite? Tractor square dancing! We'll taste some artisanal cheeses from Vermont Butter and Cheese, stop by Shelburne Farms educational center, and visit the research and development farm at Burpee Seed.

Oscar Night! All the fun, glamour, and glitz of the silver screen. Plus, movie menus and entertaining without the fuss. Join Chef Jim Coleman with our tribute to the Academy Awards. A film historian gives us some insights on food in the silent film era, and we take a listen to our favorite food flicks. And, if you are preparing an Oscar Night party, get some tips from Chef Interrupted, Melissa Clark's new book that helps home cooks create the star-chef recipes.

We're going on a road trip! Sure, it'd be nice to have a corvette cruising along Route 66, but even if your wheels are more mundane and the road goes to grandma's house, there's something mystical about a taking off on four wheels. Jane and Michael Stern give us some great road food finds. Plus, what every trip should have is a little stash of homemade sandwiches in the cooler.

We're honoring all the dads out there today. So whether you're a dad, have a dad, or think you'd like to be a dad, join us for a toast to fathers! Italian winemaker Angelo Gaja talks about tradition, innovation, and ushering in the fifth generation to this venerable business. We'll hear from a family who took a nine-year-olds' diabetes diagnosis and created a business to make life easier for other diabetics. And if you have a culinary quandary, James Peterson has the answer to at least 484 of them.

It's the beginning of the summer season and we're all thinking of places to visit. Here at Chef's Table our informal survey shows most people would choose a trip to Disney World over a trip to the moon. But, we thought we'd take a look at a few more destinations. First up, Southern Italy with Nancy Harmon Jenkins. Then onto the Arabian Peninsula, and later... Mauritius. Closer to home we talk about the Hamptons with the founder of it's unique paper, "Dan's Papers."

Ruth Reichl talks about the people, influence, and history of Gourmet Magazine. Its final issue is on stands now. We'll also take a look at a pregnant mom's influence on the taste buds of her child. Then we'll go to a famous London market to buy beef. Later, saving our water resources and cooking tips for delicious vegan menus. Plus, what do you think the animals are saying?

There's new fangled, new world, tech savvy - and then there's old school, old ways, and tradition. Today's show brings us both! We'll find out how science and technology are becoming a part of the dining experience. Then, we'll talk to a blogger who cooked her way through Julia Child's recipes - and got a book and movie deal out of it!