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Fall ushers in the last of the garden harvest--and after a fast paced summer, we're returning to slow, autumn cooking. So, today's show is a little autumn stew - a few ingredients, some cooking techniques and time spent in the kitchen. Ingredients like tomatoes. Heirloom, of course. We recall a conversation with Paula Wolfert about slow, Mediterranean cooking. And if you think wine education has to be formal and stuffy, you haven't seen Gary Vaynerchuk.

We're honoring all the dads out there today. So whether you are 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 old's diabetes diagnosis and created a business to make life easier for other diabetics. If you have a culinary quandary, James Peterson has the answer to at least 484 of them.

Today we're mixing it up with ingredients! Russ Parsons gives us the low down on picking and storing some great summer produce. We'll also discover the lesser known Asian cuisine - food from the Philipines. Find out why wasabi isn't really wasabi, plus what goes on in a Martha Stewart test kitchen. Later we'll meet a couple who spent a year eating only what was available within a 100 miles - and they stayed married to each other after all that! Sheila Lukins celebrates 25 years of The Silver Palate.

Let's take a little blast into past with an encore presentation. In 2007 we celebrated our 10th anniversary on the air by culling archives. Remember Molto Mario, when he had just one little restaurant in Greenwich Village? We'll also hear some early Rachel Ray, plus chat with Jeramiah Tower and Rozanne Gold. Plus, Chef Coleman is on a trip to Italy. And Annemarie Colbin begins our twelve year love affair with food and aphrodisiacs.

How do you "chow down"? Today's show looks at how we eat and the choices we make. From our food chain, to recipes, beverages, and even what to wear, we'll look at what gets on our plate and how we dine. Some decisions are made for us long before the consumer gets in the picture. Michael Pollan takes a look in his book, The Omnivore's Dilemma. Later, Bill Buford shows us what it's like to work in Mario Batali's kitchen. We'll also discover recipes from home cooks and learn about green tea.

It's almost Halloween, so let's go into the dark side of food. We'll discover common frauds from the past, plus some concerns for today. The creator of the Spiderwick Chronicles talks about her latest venture into the world of fairies. And what's Halloween without a murder mystery? We've got one plotted in a vineyard!

On today's show, we are what we eat: we're serving up food and culture. Naomi Duguid and Jeffrey Alford are known for examining the cultural context of food in their lavish cookbooks. In Beyond the Great Wall, these two world travelers explore the region they call "the other China". Next, New York Times food writer Florence Fabricant on "Park Avenue potlucks", and a couple keeps the memories, recipes, and ingredients of a Pilipino kitchen alive.

Right now it's all about the Olympics. No matter what sport interests you, you're going to want some themed TV snacks while watching. On today's show Steve Jenkins creates a cheese platter worthy of a gold medal. Naomi Dugood and Jeffrey Alford offer some authentic suggestions - including an alcoholic beverage made from millet. Then, making snacks while watching the Olympics is one thing; feeding the athletes - not so easy.

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!

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.

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.

This is the Chef's Table swimsuit edition. Good thing it's radio! On today's show we'll give you all the information you need to lose weight... and still have some fun. We'll talk to a former food industry insider on how we are tempted to consume more than we should.

Are you tired of take-out? Then make your meals stand-out! Learn how creating your own sauces can make your everyday meals extraordinary. A produce expert gives us an insiders look at how the weather affects our pocketbooks at the market. Joan Nathan stops by to talk about Jewish cuisine during this holy month. Later, we learn about breaking the Ramadan fast. Finally, Chef gets some tips on keeping his whites--and your fine clothes�clean!

The leaves are turning and there's a nip in the air. So, it's time to revamp those menus and bring some heartier fare and ingredients into the kitchen. We'll visit with the authors of the Canal House Cooking series. Later, some tips from our Registered Dietician for staying healthy during this flu season. And, something to bring the kid out in you - we'll hear from the author of the book that inspired the 3-D animated film, Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs.

Did you know Philadelphia was considered the most cosmopolitan of cities in the 18th century? We'll talk to Chef Walter Staib about his new TV series, A Taste of History. We'll also discover the great lost pastrami and go shopping for antique toasters. And while we are talking history, let's consider the tall tales and historical matter of moonshine.

We speak with Corrine Trang about asian grilling and essential ingredients for making Asian food at home. She's been called the Julia Child of Asian food. Robert Markel is the co-author of Cocktail Hour: Authentic Recipes and Illustrations from 1920 to 1960. He shares some ideas on how to make a drink worthy of the Fourth of July. Lari Robling speaks with Andrew Dawson, one of the owners of Brokers Gin from London, and we find out how gin was invented.

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.

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!

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.

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!