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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.

Watching TV food shows can make the most difficult dishes look easy. But once you're in the kitchen, it's more like a reality show and often things don't work out. Today's show features cooking lessons. You'll get tips and techniques from an award-winning cooking teacher, share adventures with two chefs who travel the Americas in an RV, and discover practical substitutions for missing ingredients. We'll also take you on a fishing expedition in Vancouver and show you what to do with your catch!

From Bobsleds to Bagna Cauda; Slalom to Salami... The 20th Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy are here! But enough about sports, what's there to eat? Join A Chef's Table as we travel though the Piedmont region. We'll learn the fine art of dealing with truffles and talk with a cookbook author who grew up in this unique part of Italy. Terrance Brennan disscusses salt and why some are worth that hefty price. Plus some winning ways with your weight loss plan.

Food can show you the world. It can be about geography, politics, and culture - and sometimes it's just about what tastes good! But each of these things has boundaries. Today's show explores some. We'll have a scientific look at foods that can be one person's delicacies and another's "yuk". We talk to Lidia Bastianich about the changing boundaries in her childhood and regional pasta. Raymond Sokolov has 101 vegetable ideas and a look at the many regional cuisines of India.

What healthy food is part of our diet thanks to the legendary band, The Grateful Dead? We'll take a look back at the era of natural foods and rock'n'roll to find the answer. Then, discover how an innovative organic farmer in Maine is fooling Mother Nature. Plus, advice on putting your party to music, and Nigel Slater on cooking by instinct. Finally, some new research on hunger in America.

There's nothing like getting in the kitchen to cure mid-winter blues. Homemade stocks and soups are great to put away in the freezer for when you don't feel like cooking in warmer weather. And long simmering steams the windows up a bit and adds a welcoming aroma to the house. Today's show features Michael Ruhlman on stocks and Grace Parisi on sauces. We'll also talk to Danny Meyer about being a restaurateur. Also, the history and fate of one of the most popular fruits. Plus seven tips to a longer and healthier life.

Whether you're a full-time chef, an interested hobby cook, or just have to get dinner on the table, there's always room for inspiration! On today's show we'll look at teachers, mentors and friends. We begin with Alice Waters talking about the development of her food philosophy. Bobby Flay and Jonathan Waxman weigh in on their mentors. And if you've ever used a cookbook by Julia Child or Marion Cunningham, you'll enjoy their legendary editor, Judith Jones.

Food has its own fashion. And star chefs find food fads can be as fickle as the music charts. On today's show we'll talk Chef Chardon about kitchen hip hop, then visit with Gael Greene about life with the trendsetters. Find out what's new in Swiss chocolates and see how the slow cooker is coming back for the second - make that third or fourth - time. Plus, some unusual holidays, a girls-only club and a return to a college fad. We'll give you all you need to know to be with the in-crowd!

Today's show takes us to cooking schools - from the famed Cordon Bleu to a British adventure in steak and kidney pie. Bobby Flay stops by to talk about his Southwestern philosophy. A sensory psychologist tells us what happens to our sense of smell and taste as we age, and how we can make eating more pleasurable for the elderly. Then, from the garden to the plate with cardoons and seakale. Plus Gourmet editor Bruce Haney with his memories of childhood meals in London, and much more.

It's been said that eating is not only an agricultural act, but also a political one. But it does make sense that how we eat can make a lasting impact on our environment - the problem is figuring out what choices really matter. Paper plates? Organic Vegetables? Bottled Water? This week we examine some choices. From replacing veal with buffalo to entertaining tips that don't fill up the landfill with one-time products, we'll discuss the quandries, questions and curious solutions to "living green."

Let's listen to a few blasts from the 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. And Annemarie Colbin begins our ten year love affair with food and aphrodisiacs.

Food is all encompassing: how we buy it, store it, and celebrate with it. On today's show, we'll look at our relationship to food, from simple bananas to an unusual place to dine where the waiters are visually impaired and you eat in the dark. A cultural psychologist examines how we perceive what's on our plates, and we'll hear about "The Short History of the American Stomach". And, if you think you'd like to win the Pillsbury Bake-off contest, hear how one woman took the prize.

Everyone loves second helpings, so here's an encore presentation. Even though the opportunity to travel the globe and try all manner of foods is inspiring, it's always the dishes from childhood that really satisfy. John T. Edge recalls the donuts of his youth. Then we turn to a food memoir about Dirty Sugar Cookies.

The best time machine is food. On today's show we'll travel in time to the dining hot spot of 1773 - Philadelphia's City Tavern. We'll also discover a unique writing project that looks at regional foods of the 1930's. Later, meet a fictional turn-of-the-century Harvey Girl and an historian looks at the origins of soul food. Also, if you've got a mid-life crisis the answer might be to travel the globe. And, one man finds the answer to his love life in Ramen Noodles.