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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!

Even though I've had the opportunity to travel the globe and to try all manner of foods, it's always the dishes from my childhood that really satisfy: ah, banana pudding and fried chicken! John T. Edge recalls the donuts of his youth, then we turn to a food memoir about Dirty Sugar Cookies. But whatever it is that you love, wouldn't you like to be able to make it faster? The author of "Homemade in a Hurry" speeds you up.

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.

No matter how you slice 'em, it's the time of year to enjoy apples! On today's show, we take a bite out of fall and get an in-depth look at the art of eating an apple. And if you want to get the most of out of your grill before the winter hits, try breakfast. Then we take a look at a museum exhibit and the history of Chinese restaurants. Susannah Foo stops by to talk about her Eastern/Western fusion, Corrine Trang gives us tips on rice and we cook with ginseng: it's not just for tea.

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!

Want to have more fun and less stress in the kitchen? We've got some ideas! Learn the art of potluck - and how to include the kids when you entertain. Then, Mark Bittman reveals everything about vegetarian meals. Later, our nutritionist gives you advice on what to do when you over-do. And our sommelier, Maureen Petrosky, offers a great no-fat dessert. Plus, Chef Tom Douglas on cooking Seattle style at home - and we'll play the last-supper chef game.

No matter how you slice 'em, it's the time of year to enjoy apples! On today's show we take a bite out of fall and get an in-depth look at the art of eating an apple. And if you want to get the most of out of your grill before the winter hits, try breakfast. Then, we take a look at a museum exhibit and the history of Chinese restaurants. Susannah Foo stops by to talk about her Eastern/Western fusion, Corrine Trang gives us tips on rice, and we cook with ginseng.

Summer pastimes.... why is it that simple pleasures are the best this time of year? Maybe it's the childhood memories of camp, or a country visit to Grandma and Grandpa. We talk to a champion Cherry Pit Spitter and have a little competition of our own. Then, make a perfect pie crust and a frosty glass of tea. Our guests include John T. Edge waxing poetic about donuts and Priscilla Martel getting nutty over nuts. Later, we discover what food choices can reveal about our dates.

Whether you sit down to an elaborate meal at a restaurant, or eat a bowl of cereal standing over the sink, there's so much that goes into what and how we eat. Today, we'll look at ingredients, techniques....even a waiter's rant (plus a few from customers). Then, you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out we've got an obesity problem. A behavioral psychologist says to eat like our ancestors.

Opening Day of Major League Baseball...it's almost a national holiday! With a new season in full swing, it's a good time to take a look at fresh starts everywhere. America's favorite pediatrician, Dr. Brazleton, gives parents some advice on using breakfast to the fullest advantage. And one woman's answer to divorce was to travel to Italy, India, and Indonesia... not a bad way to start a new life! Anya von Bremzen stops by to talk about "The New Spanish" cuisine.

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.