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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.

Ahhh, the smell of freshly cut grass, steak off the grill, and sea breezes. On today's show we find out what the nose knows with Dr. Avery Gilbert. Then, Dr. Nancy Snyderman debunks some medical myths, such as how much water we really need to drink. And the millennials are here - and buying wine right and left. Find out what makes this marketing group so important. We'll also travel to Sri Lanka and learn about curry leaves. Plus, we'll learn about the history of Chile peppers, and much more.

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.

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. On today's Chef's Table, we'll discover some interesting stories that might not be truly obsessive, but sure come close! Farmer Jon gives us the real dirt on making a life on a farm. British bad boy chef Marco Pierre White divulges why he was obsessed with being the youngest to earn three Michelin stars.

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!

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!

Time can be a great ingredient. On today's show we talk about aging...from wine and sausages to father-son relationships. We'll also talk with Delilah Winder about soul food, a cuisine that has been handed down from generation to generation. Her Mac-and-Cheese recipe was deemed "the best" by Oprah. Plus, Graham Kerr's healthy life on the road and more.

Summertime is in full swing, and that can only mean picnics and beer. On today's show we're talking all things picnic, from great food to that outdoor dining scourge...ants! We'll taste summer beers crafted from a recipe that's five generations old. Also, we'll learn a few tips on creating your own beer for a personal beverage. And because summer picnics often start with a roadtrip, we've found a guide to unusual attractions from Maine to Florida.

What does it take to be excellent? On today's show we're looking at the fine art of living excellently. Although it sure doesn't sound pretty, we'll discover how coffee is judged at the famed "Cup of Excellence." Our sommelier, Maureen Petrosky, gives us a "101" on the basics of blended wine. And, we'll take a look at the house wine of the south - sweet tea - and swap stories about life and food in the rural south. Historian Mark Kurlansky takes us through time in Gloucester, Mass.

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. New Yorker writer Adam Gopnik discusses cooking and writing. Christopher Hirsheimer recalls the food styling revolution of the eighties while Chris Styler tells you how to put style on your own plate at home.

It's holiday freak-out time, but on today's show we'll get you through this seasonal panic! Food Network's Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, reveals home party tips. Bon Appetit's Barbara Fairchild has some great homemade gift ideas. But, the holidays are for kids so we'll talk to Rozanne Gold about her three ingredient book, Kids Cook 1-2-3. We'll also learn about latkes. Plus Amy Sedaris, Graham Kerr and our annual cookbook round-up.

Today, we're taking a look at how we eat - with a nod to the past and an eye to the future. Are we better off? What's changed? We begin by looking at the biography of a forgotten food writer whose readership topped 12 million in the 50s and 60s. Of course, we walk down memory lane and recall the work of Julia Child.

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.

Today we're all about the upcoming celebration on the Fourth. It's all about patriotic ceremonies, fireworks, history, and of course the food. And, as a nation of many immigrants, we're lucky to have many food influences. Lidia Bastianich discusses her ten favorite places in Italy, plus her life as a native of Italy and her adopted America. Grilling expert David Joachim reveals how to master your grill.