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Summertime is in full swing, and that can only mean picnics and beer. On today's show we're talking all things picnic, from great food to that outdoor dining scourge...ants! We'll taste summer beers crafted from a recipe that's five generations old. Also, we'll learn a few tips on creating your own beer for a personal beverage. And because summer picnics often start with a roadtrip, we've found a guide to unusual attractions from Maine to Florida.

When you think of Korean food, you probably think, "kimchee." But this is a cuisine with many different dishes and ingredients. During this hour we'll explore the many facets of Korean cooking. Chef Jim Coleman also discovers an Irish-American pub that showcases both traditional Irish foods and the modern dishes that are a result of the new prosperity on the Emerald Isle. Mr. Cutlets returns to tell us about an unusual mutton dish, and our nutritionist gives us some skin-care advice for the summer months.

National Pasta Month, Bake and Take Month, St. Patrick's Day, and spring all usher in the busy month of March! We'll take a page from Maureen Petrosky's wine club and get to know Syrah or Shiraz; no matter how you say it, you're sure to like this grape. Learn how to master home-made pasta and discover a community baking service project. Michael Jackson, the beerhunter, will down a pint with us, but first we'll talk about the history of the Irish diaspora.

Today's show really takes the cake... seriously! We're slicing up some regional specialties... from dried apple stack cake to Tom Douglas' savory crab cakes. We'll also talk to a grandmother and granddaughter about their personal family cookbook and a recipe that led to a marriage proposal. If cake is off your diet because of celiac disease, have heart and a piece of cake with tips for gluten-free baking.

Well, we're almost at holiday lift off! Whether you have a lot left to do, or are ready to sit by the fireside and enjoy yourself, today's show will get you in the mood. The Barefoot Contessa stops by to simplify our entertaining. Sam Choy gives the holiday a little Hawaiian twist, and Murray's Cheese gives us a slice of cheese wisdom. Eco-friendly wrapping, Darina Allen's Christmas goose, plus Graham Kerr on outdulgences and more.

Ruth Reichl talks about the people, influence, and history of Gourmet Magazine. Its final issue is on stands now. We'll also take a look at a pregnant mom's influence on the taste buds of her child. Then we'll go to a famous London market to buy beef. Later, saving our water resources and cooking tips for delicious vegan menus. Plus, what do you think the animals are saying?

It's almost Labor Day and we're celebrating the worker - even looking at real life worker bees... the buzzing kind. Robin Miller provides tips to ease YOUR dinner labor after a hard day's work. Wine importer Neal Rosenthal on his favorite grape, career, and customer advice. Oh, and the wait staff is at it again... ranting that is! Plus Tory McPhail looks back at Katrina. Also, cooking on a freighter, life on the farm, Coleman's Mega BLT sandwich and much more.

What does it take to be excellent? On today's show we're looking at the fine art of living excellently. Although it sure doesn't sound pretty, we'll discover how coffee is judged at the famed "Cup of Excellence." Our sommelier, Maureen Petrosky, gives us a "101" on the basics of blended wine. And, we'll take a look at the house wine of the south - sweet tea - and swap stories about life and food in the rural south. Historian Mark Kurlansky takes us through time in Gloucester, Mass.

Today's show is all about the rare breed... from a unique society dedicated to saving ancient beef, sheep, and pig stock, to searching for rare peppers in Turkey with Gourmet editor Doc Willoughby. We'll also make sense of wine and potlucks. Later, acclaimed Philadelphia restaurateur Michael Solomonov stops by to share a taste of his Israeli cuisine. Also, the scavenger's manifesto, a spicy look at the life of a pastry chef and much more.

This is the Chef's Table swimsuit edition. Good thing it's radio! On today's show we'll give you all the information you need to lose weight... and still have some fun. We'll talk to a former food industry insider on how we are tempted to consume more than we should.

There's food and then there's film. And what happens when you put the two of them together? Today's show is all about the marriage of food and movies. We'll get the inside scoop and talk to restaurateur and former actor Pino Luongo. Thomas Keller stops by to talk about consulting on food movies. Then, Michael Pollen sets the scene for a documentary that follows a corn kernel from seed to plate. Plus, cocktails inspired by a director, the culture of popcorn, and healthy candy choices at the theater.

There's nothing like getting in the kitchen to cure mid-winter blues. Homemade stocks and soups are great to put away in the freezer for when you don't feel like cooking in warmer weather. And long simmering steams the windows up a bit and adds a welcoming aroma to the house. Today's show features Michael Ruhlman on stocks and Grace Parisi on sauces. We'll also talk to Danny Meyer about being a restaurateur.

What are the two scariest words for restaurant workers? Valentine's Day! So, on today's Chef's Table we'll hear how a waiter made his frustrating rant work for him. And, Chef Jim Coleman reveals a little bit about the Valentine's Day that his staff dubbed, "St. Valentine's Massacre". Then, if you want to do something nice for your sweetheart, serve them some Vitamin D. Our registered dietician tells us why.

Let's take a little blast into past with an encore presentation. In 2007 we celebrated our 10th anniversary on the air by culling archives. Remember Molto Mario, when he had just one little restaurant in Greenwich Village? We'll also hear some early Rachel Ray, plus chat with Jeramiah Tower and Rozanne Gold. Plus, Chef Coleman is on a trip to Italy. And Annemarie Colbin begins our twelve year love affair with food and aphrodisiacs.

Maryland has the Crabcake, Buffalo its Beef on Weck, and where would New Orleans be without its Po Boys? While many will argue where to get the best Cheesesteak, there's no question this sandwich is the iconic food of Philadelphia. We'll discover the history...and some controversy on the Cheesesteak sandwich. Later, we'll find out what one chef would cook for the Obama's in the Whitehouse.

Fall is the time for apples, winter squashes, and, of course, the fall foliage. On today's show, we'll discover a quiet Victorian Fall destination in Michigan: Mackinac Island. Later, Darina Allen tells us all about Samhain, the Irish Halloween. It's not Halloween without pumpkins, and novelist Barbara Kingsolver enjoys growing these fruits of fall. Also, Phoebe Damrosch reveals the secrets of working front of the house in Thomas Keller's famed restaurant Per Se.

On today's show we're raiding the pantry! We'll learn everything from the pantry's history to organizing and stocking your own larder. And, we'll examine the foods that we eat when we are by ourselves. Also, there's news from the almond groves. Plus, how to stock a heart-healthy pantry, tips to make healthy grains a habit, and much more.

Let's take a little trip into past. On today's show, we'll revisit some favorite interviews. Remember Molto Mario when he had just one little restaurant in Greenwich Village? We'll hear some early Rachel Ray, plus chat with Jeramiah Tower and Rozanne Gold. Also, recalling a trip to Italy, Annemarie Colbin begins our 10-year love affair with food and aphrodisiacs, Nora Ephron on aging, and more.

Sultry summer nights! Today's Chef's Table is all about cooling down and enjoying the season's flavors. Discover heirloom tomatoes, go fishing with the frying pan, and learn about oysters in Manhattan. We'll find out how ice furthered the popularity of the cocktail. Later, our sommelier, Maureen Petrosky, gives us the best summertime sips. Molly O'Neil gives us Mostly True - her memoir about food and baseball. Plus a hot club in Miami, food trivia, and the recipe of the week.

We're honoring all the dads out there today. So whether you are a dad, have a dad, or think you'd like to be a dad, join us for a toast to fathers! Italian winemaker Angelo Gaja talks about tradition, innovation, and ushering in the fifth generation to this venerable business. We'll hear from a family who took a nine year old's diabetes diagnosis and created a business to make life easier for other diabetics. If you have a culinary quandary, James Peterson has the answer to at least 484 of them.