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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.
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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.
Listen now - 08152008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 14, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Penny Parham of Miami-Dade County Schools about the lastest news about school food programs. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08082008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for August 7, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer and 'Wok Star' Eleanor Hoh talk about Chinese cooking and cuisine. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 08012008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 31, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about making kitchens more efficient and eco-friendly with architect and kitchen designer Mark Geffman. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 07252008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 24, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Miami Herald Broward restaurant reviewer Rochelle Koff and Miami Magazine restaurant critic Jen Karetnik do the Restaurant Roundabout: an expanded segment reviewing the tri-county restaurant scene. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 07182008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 17, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer recently attended the International Fancy Food & Confection Show in New York, and on this show, she explores what's new in the gourmet food world. 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 10, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Stephanie Klein, author of 'Moose: A Memoir of Fat Camp,' about childhood obesity. She also talks with Miami chef Howie Kleinberg, who was a contestant on Bravo's 'Top Chef.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 07032008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for July 3, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer explores the vast and delicious world of mangoes with Dr. Richard Campbell, senior curator of tropical fruits at Fairchild Tropical Garden. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 06272008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for June 26, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with grilling expert Elizabeth Karmel, author of 'Taming the Flame,' 'Pizza on the Grill' and other cookbooks. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 06202008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for June 19, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer is joined restaurateur Nino Pernetti of Caffé Abbracci in Coral Gables, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. He talks about his book 'Nino Pernetti's Caffé Abbracci Cookbook.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 06132008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for June 12, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer is joined by Jonathan Eismann, chef-owner of Pacific Time in the Miami Design District, and his 8-year-old daughter Morgan to talk about cooking for Father's Day. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 06062008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for June 5, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks about exotic fruit with food journalist Adam Gollner, author of 'The Fruit Hunters: A Story of Nature, Adventure, Commerce, and Obsession.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 05302008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 29, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer explores Argentine cuisine with restauranteur Héctor Rolotti of the Novecento restaurant group. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 22, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer and Sean Bernal, executive chef at the Oceanaire Seafood Room at Mary Brickell Village, talk about the safety and environmental impact of seafood. With 'Topical Currents' guest host Richard Ives and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 05162008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 15, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer and Miami Magazine restaurant critic Jen Karetnik do the Restaurant Roundabout: an expanded segment reviewing the tri-county restaurant scene. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 05082008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 8, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer explores the 'other side' of Israel -- with its outstanding restaurants and cuisine -- with author/philanthropist Lyn Arison. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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Topical Currents' Food News and Views for May 1, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer chats with master chef Jacques Pepin about his celebrated career. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 04252008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 24, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer talks with Carolyn Gurtz, this year's grand-prize winner of the million-dollar Pillsbury Bake-Off. Her Double-Delight Peanut Butter Cookies took the coveted trophy. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 04182008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 17, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer remembers the glamorous days of 1940s and 1950s in Miami Beach with guests Michele Oka Doner and Micky Wolfson Jr., authors of Miami Beach: Blueprint Of An Eden. With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
Listen now - 04142008
Topical Currents' Food News and Views for April 10, 2008
Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer chats with Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of public radio's The Splendid Table, about her new cookbook 'How to Eat Supper.' With 'Topical Currents' host Joseph Cooper and Miami Herald wine critic Fred Tasker.
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