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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 13, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with chef, produce expert and vegetarian cookbook author Deborah Madison about her latest book, 'Seasonal Fruit Desserts.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 05062010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 6, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with chef Dewey LoSasso about the newly renovated Forge Restaurant in Miami Beach. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 04302010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 29, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Mercadito Restaurant's executive chef Jose Mendin and culinary director and part-owner Patricio Sandoval about foods to serve at Cinco de Mayo celebrations. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 04222010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 22, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with dietitian-nutritionist Tara Gidus about the pros and cons of sugar substitutes. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 04162010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 15, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Pillsbury Bake-Off winner Sue Compton of New Jersey about her million-dollar winning recipe, Mini Ice Cream Cookie Cups. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 04092010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 8, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Ken Lyon, owner of Fratelli Lyon and The Cape Cod Room, and Luiz Rodrigues, executive director of Environmental Coalition of Miami and the Beaches and owner of Ecological Solutions, an environmental consulting company, about ways to make your kitchen greener. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 03262010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 25, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Louisiana chef and restaurant owner John Folse about efforts by Farm to Table (a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting locally based agriculture through education, community outreach and networking) to save local farms. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 03192010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 18, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about safe, sustainable and delicious local seafood with Oceanaire Seafood Room chef Sean Bernal and Golden Rule Seafood owner Walter Flores. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 03122010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 11, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Martin Lynch, owner of JohnMartin's Irish Pub & Restaurant in Coral Gables, about St. Patrick's Day celebrations. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 03052010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 4, 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 - 02252010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for February 25, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about the South Beach Wine & Food Festival with celebrated chefs Sandra Lee, Daniel Boulud, Rocco DiSpirito and Gary Vaynerchuk. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 02202010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for February 18, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks Food Network star and cookbook author Paula Deen talks about her life and her down-home cooking. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 02122010
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for February 11, 2010
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about Chinese New Year foods with celebrity chef Ming Tsai, host of PBS's 'Simply Ming,' and The Setai's executive chef Jonathan Wright. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 02052010
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.
Listen now - 01292010
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.
Listen now - 01222010
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.
Listen now - 01142010
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.
Listen now - 12252009
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.'
Listen now - 12182009
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.
Listen now - 12102009
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.
Listen now - 12032009
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.
Listen now - 11192009
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.
Listen now - 11132009
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.
Listen now - 11062009
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.
Listen now - 10232009
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.
Listen now - 10162009
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.
Listen now - 10012009
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.
Listen now - 09282009
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.
Listen now - 09182009
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.
Listen now - 09102009
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.
Listen now - 09042009
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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