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Tropical Currents' Food News and Views for June 16, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview with Mark Bucher founder BGR The Burger Joint.
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Tropical Currents' Food News and Views for June 9, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview Lt. Commander Morgan Murphy author of "Off the Eaten Path."
Listen now - 06022011
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for June 2, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview journalist, author and cooking teacher, Patricia Wells.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 26, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview Paula Deen's sons, Bobby and Jamie Deen.
Listen now - 05192011
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 19, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview Cheryl Forberg, nutritionist for The Biggest Loser.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 12, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview Lars Leicht.
Listen now - 05052011
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 05, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview Rosa Mexicana Executive Chef, Christian Plotczy.
Listen now - 04282011
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 28, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper with Jen Karetnick, restaurant critic and Rochelle Koff, Broward Herald Weekend Editor/Restaurant Reviewer.
Listen now - 04222011
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 21, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview Myra Goodman author of The Earth-Bound Cook.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 1, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview Linda Lecht, President of The Education Fund and Marcia Cardona.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 21, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview Martin Lynch of John Martin’s Restaurant and Irish Pub in Coral Gables.
Listen now - 03102011
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 10, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview Francisco Guedes and Lina Henriques.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 3, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview about one of the hottest food trends going: gourmet food trucks.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Feb. 24, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview the stars of the South Beach Wine and Food Festival.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Feb. 17, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer and Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker interview Iron Chef TV host, Cat Cora.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Feb. 10, 2011
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald wine columnist Fred Tasker and WLRN Topical Currents host Joseph Cooper interview the star of TV's Dessert Circus, Jacques Torres.
Listen now - 10012010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 30, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer looks back at the show's celebrity guests with a retrospective featuring Julia Child, Emeril Lagasse and Paula Deen. 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 23, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with New York Times columnist Mark Bittman, author of 'The Food Matters Cookbook,' about conscious and sustainable eating; she also talks with wine expert Michael Bittel, of Sunset Fine Wines & Spirits.
Listen now - 09172010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 16, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Diana Kennedy, author of 'Oaxaca al Gusto,' and Gary Shansby, owner of Partida Tequila, about Mexican cuisine, in celebration of the nation's bicentennial. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 09092010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 9, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Naomi Wilzig, owner-curator of World Erotic Art Museum in Miami Beach, about traditional Rosh Hashana food and celebrations. With Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 09022010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 2, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Water Club chefs Andrea Curto-Randazzo and Frank Randazzo about Labor Day celebrations and about Curto-Randazzo's stint as a contestant on Bravo's 'Top Chef'. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08262010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 26, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Penny Parham, director of Miami-Dade Schools Department of Food and Nutrition, and chef Chris Wessel, owner of Red Light, about what's new in school lunches. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08192010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 19, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer is joined by Miami Magazine restaurant critic Jen Karetnik and The Miami Herald's Broward restaurant critic Rochelle Koff for a look at the new restaurants, specials and events in South Florida's dining scene. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08132010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 12, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with the Shake Shack's Danny Meyer and Zach Koff about the resurgence in popularity of burgers and shakes. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08052010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 5, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about Miami Spice with Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau chairperson Steven Haas. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 07292010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 29, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about Portuguese cuisine with David Leite, author of 'The New Portuguese Table.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 07222010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 22, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about the diversity of Turkish cuisine with Sheilah Kaufman, co-author of 'The Turkish Cookbook: Regional Recipes and Stories.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 07152010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 15, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about the flavors and trends seen at the recent Fancy Food Show in New York City. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 07092010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 9, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with chef and mango expert Allen Susser about his latest tome, 'The Great Mango Book.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 07012010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 1, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Aria Kagan, a South Florida-based contestant on The Food Network's 'Next Food Network Star.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 06252010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for June 24, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Anthony Bourdain of Travel Channel's 'No Reservations' discusses his latest book, 'Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 06182010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for June 17, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about South Florida summer produce with local growers Gina Mellon and Dean Richardson. With 'Topical Currents' guest host Richard Ives and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for June 10, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer is joined by Miami Magazine restaurant critic Jen Karetnik and The Miami Herald's Broward restaurant critic Rochelle Koff for the Restaurant Roundabout. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 06032010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for June 3, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with chef Michael Schwartz of Michael's Genuine Food & Drink in Miami Design District about his James Beard Top Chef South award and about his new street food cart. With Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 05282010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 27, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with cookbook author Steven Raichlen about the art of grilling and about his latest book, 'Planet Barbecue.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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