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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for February 4, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with restaurateur and 'Iron Chef America' judge Donatella Arpaia about fun and fabulous Super Bowl party food. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for January 28, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Miami Herald columnist Glenn Garvin about the Herald Fitness Challenge. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for January 21, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Bill Citara, editor of Zagat Guide Miami, about the best of dining in South Florida. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for January 14, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses how to deal with picky little eaters with Nancy Tringali Piho, author of 'My Two-Year-Old Eats Octopus: Raising Children Who Love to Eat Everything.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 01082010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for January 7, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses the importance of the world's ocean life with oceanographer and explorer Slyvia A. Earle, author of 'The World Is Blue: How Our Fate and the Ocean's Are One.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for December 24, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses fast and fabulous holiday cooking with superstar chef Emeril Lagasse, author of '20-40-60: Fresh Food Fast.'
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for December 17, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses holiday delicacies on a budget with Moshe Cohen of Marky's Caviar in Miami. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for December 10, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses holiday party planning with George Mena of Mena Catering in Miami. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for December 3, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about her favorite kitchen gift gadgets. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for November 19, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker answer Thanksgiving questions. With 'Topical Currents' guest host Peter J.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for November 12, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with famed French chef, TV personality and author Jacques Pepin about his life and career. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for November 5, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Ruth Reichl, former editor of Gourmet magazine, about the new cookbook 'Gourmet Today' and the upcoming TV program 'Gourmet Adventures With Ruth.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 10302009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for October 29, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Florida author Janis Owens about the her cookbook 'The Cracker Kitchen.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for October 22, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Miami historian Arva Moore Parks about Miami's long and storied restaurants and dining history. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for October 15, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with restaurateur Barton G. about the coming opening of his new restaurant Prelude at the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 10092009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for October 8, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer chats about celebrating Latin flavors during Hispanic Heritage Month with Food Network chefs Daisy Martinez, host of 'ˇViva Daisy!,' and Ingrid Hoffmann, host of 'Simply Delicioso.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for October 1, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about careers in the restaurant and hospitality industry with chef-caterer A.J. Mindermann. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 24, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer explores Indian cuisine at home with Indian cooking teacher Ayesha D'Mello. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 17, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses the cuisine and wine of Israel's Negev Desert. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 10, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses the 'green' food movement of healthy and environmentally conscious eating with Bernie Matz, executive chef and part owner of Books & Books Café in Miami Beach. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 3, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer celebrates Brazilian Independence Day with a conversation about Brazilian cuisine and drinks with cooking teacher Leticia Moreynas Swartz and mixologist John Lermayer, cocktail director at the Delano Hotel. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08282009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 27, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses the changing restaurant business with China Grill creator and co-owner Jeffrey Chodorow. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 20, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Miami-Dade Schools food and nutrition director Penny Parham and Broward Schools food and nutrition director Barbara Leslie about school lunches for the coming year. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08132009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 13, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer revisits an archived conversation with the late Julia Child. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 6, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer chats about cooking with beer with John Schlimm, author of 'The Beer Lover's Cookbook.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 30, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about kitchen knives -- how to select, use and care for them -- with cutlery expert Sam Weiner. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 23, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer hosts the Restaurant Roundabout, with The Miami Herald's Broward restaurant critic Rochelle Koff and Miami magazine restaurant critic Jen Karetnick. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper.
Listen now - 07172009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 16, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about her recent visit to the Fancy Food Show in New York City and previews some of the new food trends exhibited there. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 07102009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 9, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer celebrates Bastille Day with French cuisine and wine, with Au Pied de Cochon executive chef Didier Lailheugue. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 2, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer chats with Peter Boulukos, chef/co-owner of Fort Lauderdale's YOLO restaurant, about creative meal ideas for the July 4th holiday. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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