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In this encore presentation, Chef Coleman talks to Barbara Haber about her book, Hard Tack and Home Fries. Haber looks at the intersection of American women's history and culinary practice, and how each shaped the other. Then, David Rosengarten takes a look at German wine and explains the intials QA and QMP. Plus, our nutritionist talks about snacking at night and just in time for summer we get the low down on ice tea and lemonade.

The way you set your table creates the atmosphere for a meal. During this encore hour, we'll talk about the designer who changed how Americans think about entertaining. We'll hear about a new cookbook based on the style and menus of Russell Wright, the pioneer designer of the 1950's American modern movement. He didn't just create best-selling dinnerware, he also envisioned a new way to eat. Later, we'll cook up simple, elegant food that's perfect for this classic table setting and lifestyle.

With Passover approaching, many Jewish homes are beginning to prepare for this meaningful holiday. Radio personality Arthur Schwartz gives us some tips for buying the brisket and offers some food history. Learn how to make your own matzoh and weigh in on the matzoh-ball debate: floaters or sinkers? Later, we talk about some food swaps with an editor from Men's Health magazine. Joe Sixpack talks - what else - beer! And, we'll answer the question of the ages: "Why do cucumbers make you burp?"

Picture this...it's after midnight, you can't sleep and the refrigerator is calling. Or, like many chefs, you've just finished a long shift at work and deserve some down time before hitting the hay. I asked a lot of my colleagues just that - what do you enjoy eating in those wee hours of the morning-- what's your favorite midnight snack? Some folks might surprise you! We'll also talk with Corrine Trang about Asian noodle recipes -- good for any time of the day.

New Year's Resolutions! Start the New Year out right with A Chef's Table. In this encore presentation, Sara Moulton stops by to give us suggestions on family meals. Then, "Invite Your Neighbor to Dinner Day" makes an easy goal to improve your community.

Sugar plays a starring role on Valentine's Day, but it's also a big part of our every day lives. We'll discover how we developed our famous sweet tooth. Our guest is Wendy Woloson, author of Refined Tastes: Sugar, Confectionery, and Consumers in Nineteenth-Century America. Later on the show; if you want to impress your Valentine this year, the hip gift isn't fancy gourmet chocolates. It's a blast from the past: retro candy!

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. Then, we'll get some advice on creating an outdoor kitchen and discover some quick-fix picnics. Later, learn how to start a raised vegetable garden with Katharine Whiteside.

Whether it's a cross-country road trip, a transcontinental flight, or a walk to the hammock in the backyard, its vacation time! On today's show, we're all about places to visit and dine. John T. Edge gives us a tour of some great Southern food finds. We also plan a visit to Provence. A crabologist from Maryland gives us a 101 on preparing and eating hardshells. Plus, romance in Italy, cooking with whole grains, 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. Then, news from the almond groves. Plus, how to stock a heart-healthy pantry, tips to make healthy grains a habit, and much more.

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.

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.

It's hard to believe that it has been nearly a year since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the coasts of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. On today's show, we'll see how the region is faring. The reviews have been mixed: some will say they are well on the road to normalcy; others indicate help has been sorely lacking.

Hot, sultry, summer nights! Today's A 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.

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. Sharon Bowers gives us ghoulish goodies. And what's Halloween without a murder mystery? We've got one plotted in a vineyard! Plus, managing diabetes, the history of Betty Crocker and Halloween treats for kids with braces. And some not so scary advice for parents.

It's Thanksgiving crunch time....better start prepping! On today's show, Chef Coleman gives you his timeline to make the day a little easier. We'll also discover some new twists borrowed from other cultures and find the ultimate dining spot - right where the food grows. Later, a way to share meals throughout the year. Then, Marnie Old and Sam Calagione feud over wine versus beer. Plus, the secret of great giblet gravy, the history of squash, and how vegans survive the holidays.

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 Philippines. 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.

Is the produce aisle in your grocery store looking a bit bleak these days? Spring and summer vegetables are still a few weeks away. But squash is always a reliable candidate - and don't just think zucchini! Squash fanatic Amy Goldman will tell us about unique varieties and great recipes, she has written The Compleat Squash: A Passionate Grower's Guide to Pumpkins, Squashes, and Gourds.

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.

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 one of the most enduring of the arts - everyone eats and if you've ever put a piece of parsley on steak or a birthday candle on a cake, you've added style! Today, we'll talk to artists, writers and chefs about the art of food. And how do they make those beautiful food photographs that make us drool? Discover how to bring improv to your recipes. And our nutritionist weighs in on some urban myths!