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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 16, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Kate Heyhoe, author of 'Cooking Green: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint in the Kitchen -- the New Green Basics,' about eco-friendly ways of saving energy in the kitchen. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 04102009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 9, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Sharon Cahoon, owner of the Peterbrooke Chocolatier in Coral Gables, about the history of chocolate and its relationship to the Easter holiday. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 2, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Baroness Philippine de Rothschild about her life, her wine holdings -- including Château Mouton Rothschild -- and her passion for art, heater and wine. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 03272009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 26, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer about the world of restaurant empires and what it takes to build one with Terry Zarikian, director of product development for China Grill Management and culinary director for the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 03202009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 19, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Juan Zavala and Pilar Guzman of Half Moon Empanadas in Miami Beach about the ups and downs of starting a new food-related business. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 03132009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 12, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer goes behind the scenes of Bravo's 'Top Chef' with the show's head judge Tom Colicchio, renowned culinary figure and chef/owner of Craft Restaurants. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 03062009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for March 5, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer does the Restaurant Roundabout -- focusing on new eateries -- with Miami Magazine restaurant critic Jen Karetnik and Miami Herald's Broward restaurant critic Rochelle Koff. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 02202009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Feb. 19, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer chats with Katie Lee Joel -- cookbook author, CBS Early Show food contributor, food columnist for 'Cosmopolitan' magazine, 'Iron Chef America' panelist and wife of singer Billy Joel -- about comfort food and the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 02132009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Feb. 12, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with celebrity chef and author Tyler Florence, called the 'Sexiest Chef Alive' by People magazine, about the South Beach Wine & Food Festival. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 02062009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Feb. 5, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer chats about the South Beach Wine & Food Festival with chef Johnny Vinczencz, of Johnny V's and Smith & Jones in Fort Lauderdale. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 01302009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Jan. 29, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer tackles Super Bowl Sunday party foods with famed chef (and Buffalo native) Mark Militello, of the Mark's quartet of restaurants. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 01232009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Jan. 22, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer welcomes Thomas Buckley, chef at Nobu Miami, to discuss 'Nobu Miami: The Party Cookbook,' which he co-wrote with star chef Nobu Matsuhisa. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 01162009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Jan. 15, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about the benefits of cooking with local produce, and how to grow your own, with Gabriele Marewski of Paradise Farms Organic, a five-acre certified organic farm located in south Miami-Dade County. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 01092009
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for Jan. 8, 2009
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker celebrate their 10th anniversary on 'Topical Currents' with food personality Alton Brown, host of Food Network's 'Good Eats' and author of several cookbooks. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper.
Listen now - 12192008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for December 18, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about English-American Christmas foods and traditions with Michael Faulkner, a member of the Reduced Shakespeare Theater Company. 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 11, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about stress-free holiday baking with Nick Malgieri, author of 'The Modern Baker: Time-Saving Techniques for Breads, Tarts, Pies, Cakes and Cookies.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 12052008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for December 4, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer offers her picks for cooking and wine gadget gifts. 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 20, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Phyllis Good, co-author of 'Fix-It and Forget-It Cookbook: Feasting with Your Slow Cooker,' about using a slow cooker for Thanksgiving meal preparation. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 11142008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for November 13, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer does the Restaurant Roundabout with Miami Magazine restaurant critic Jen Karetnik and Miami Herald's Broward restaurant critic Rochelle Koff. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 11072008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for November 6, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses holiday entertaining with event planner Susan Gladstone, who teaches special events management at Florida International University. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 10312008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for October 30, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about Halloween party food with Ken Lyon, owner of Fratelli Lyons. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 10242008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for October 23, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about the effects of the nation's economic problems on restaurants and the food service industry with chef Michael Moran, an instructor at Florida International University's School of Hospitality Management. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 10102008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for October 9, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with James Beard Award-winning New York chef Andrew Carmellini about his latest book, 'Urban Italian: Simple Recipes and True Stories from a Life in Food.' With Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 10032008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for October 2, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses Thai cuisine with Vatcharin Bhumichitr, owner of Tamarind Thai in Miami and author of 'Vatch's Thai Kitchen: Thai Dishes To Cook At Home' and other cookbooks. With 'Topical Currents' guest host Richard Ives and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 09262008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 25, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer explores Miami's cuisine with Michelle Bernstein, owner of Michy's and author of 'Cuisine à Latina: Fresh Tastes and a World of Flavors from Michy's Miami Kitchen,' and Bernstein's husband and business partner David Martinez. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper.
Listen now - 09192008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 18, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Jayne Cohen, author of 'Jewish Holiday Cooking: A Food Lovers Treasury of Classics and Improvisations,' about meal traditions surrounding Rosh Hashana and other holidays. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 09122008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 11, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer looks at South Florida's hottest night spots with Lesley Abravanel, who writes The Miami Herald's 'Velvet Underground' nighlife column and the 'Scene in the Tropics' blog. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 09052008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for September 4, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer explores how to handle difficult service experiences at restaurants with The Waiter, author of 'Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip -- Confessions of a Cynical Waiter' and the WaiterRant.com blog. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08282008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 28, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer discusses how to cope with the rising price of food on this Labor Day weekend with Beverly Mills, the co-author of 'Cheap. Fast. Good!' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08222008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 21, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about the 'epidemic' of diabetes with Dr. Diane Krieger, and shares some recipes from her book, 'Mix 'n Match Meals in Minutes for People with Diabetes.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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