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It's time to get your Superbowl party game plan together. Bobby Flay stops by to give us some southwestern flare. We'll learn some nutrition tips from an NFL team dietician - if only we could all eat like a linebacker! Ruth Reichl reveals the lure of southern cuisine and pimento cheese - perfect Superbowl food. And if football isn't your idea of entertainment, we've got an unusual art magazine that takes a new look at meat. Plus tapas, spice blends, and much more.

Do you get stressed out when you're hosting a holiday party and forget to enjoy your company? On this week's show get some tips and tricks for successful entertaining. Chef and restaurateur, Terrance Brennan, responsible for the resurgence of quality cheeses, tells us how to make a holiday cheeseplate for luxurious but simple entertaining. Michael Rechuitti reveals what chocolate women love most. And a comic strip writer brings his family Seven Fish celebration to life in print. Plus -a robotic pot!

Are you tired of take-out? Then make your meals stand-out! Learn how creating your own sauces can make your everyday meals extraordinary. A produce expert gives us an insiders look at how the weather affects our pocketbooks at the market. Joan Nathan stops by to talk about Jewish cuisine during this holy month. Later, we learn about breaking the Ramadan fast. Finally, Chef gets some tips on keeping his whites--and your fine clothes�clean!

The movie Julia and Julie is coming out, so get ready to get your beef bourguignon on! We'll talk to Julie Powell whose blog about cooking all of Julia Child's seminal work, Mastering the Art of French Cooking in a year was inspiration for part of the movie. The other story line is about Julia Child's life in France, before she knew how to cook. Her nephew, Alex Prudhomme, talks about writing Julia's memoir with her.

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.

So, you're on a picnic this weekend. Take a look at the table. We have so many different influences on our cuisine. On today's show we'll take a look at what America eats. Josh Ozersky, our Mr. Cutlets, says there's one food that is categorically American -- the hamburger. And if it is grass fed and raised on the prairie, then even more so!

Today we're having a little midsummer night's fun! We'll take an insider's romp through the crazy restaurant business with John Delucie. He's the chef/partner of New York's famed The Waverly Inn and tells quite a tale in his memoir, Hunger: The Story of Food, Desire, and Ambition. Plus, it seems the culinary gods can be cruel. France, once the Mount Olympus of cookery, is getting a bad rap these days.

Mother's Day is one of the busiest days in the restaurant industry. Everybody wants to do something special for the mom in their life, but many chefs agree: you might be better off cooking at home! How about a special picnic? We'll hear about recipes that travel well, and discuss what kinds of gear you need. Our guest is Jennifer Barry, one of the authors of Festive Picnics. Later, we'll chat with Greek restaurateur George Kyrtatas, whose mother taught him how to run a successful restaurant.

Whether you're a full-time chef, an interested hobby cook, or just have to get dinner on the table, there's always room for inspiration! On today's show we'll look at teachers, mentors and friends. We begin with Alice Waters talking about the development of her food philosophy. Bobby Flay and Jonathan Waxman weigh in on their mentors. And if you've ever used a cookbook by Julia Child or Marion Cunningham, you'll enjoy their legendary editor, Judith Jones.

Are you the James Bond of cooking gadgets? On today's show we'll find out what's new and also discover new uses for old tools. We start by talking to David Joachim about grilling whole hog and some unusual ways to cook poultry. We get an expert's advice on building an outdoor kitchen with lots of new "toys".

If you eat out or use prepared foods - and who doesn't - you have to navigate the nutritionals. There are mine fields everywhere. Today, we'll discover amazing swaps that save fat and calories from the co-author of Eat This Not That. Michael Pollan defends our food supply and why we may want to reach deeper into our pockets for our next meal.

Today we're all about the upcoming celebration on the Fourth. It's all about patriotic ceremonies, fireworks, history, and of course the food. And, as a nation of many immigrants, we're lucky to have many food influences. Lidia Bastianich discusses her ten favorite places in Italy, plus her life as a native of Italy and her adopted America. Grilling expert David Joachim reveals how to master your grill.

Right now it's all about the Olympics. No matter what sport interests you, you're going to want some themed TV snacks while watching. On today's show Steve Jenkins creates a cheese platter worthy of a gold medal. Naomi Dugood and Jeffrey Alford offer some authentic suggestions - including an alcoholic beverage made from millet. Then, making snacks while watching the Olympics is one thing; feeding the athletes - not so easy.

It's back to school... and you know what that means. Time to start packing those lunches again! Food expert Aliza Green looked at 19 brands of tuna and explains what's in that can. We'll also talk to a high school culinary arts teacher who takes students who otherwise couldn't afford higher education and helps them compete for - and win - an impressive number of scholarships.

Today we take a look at some good ideas. We begin with an M.D. who went to culinary school. A scrip from him is often a recipe! Of course, chicken soup is one healing food that comes to mind. And, we'll find out about one woman's quest for the best recipe - she didn't have to look far.

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.

On today's show, we are what we eat: we're serving up food and culture. Naomi Duguid and Jeffrey Alford are known for examining the cultural context of food in their lavish cookbooks. In Beyond the Great Wall, these two world travelers explore the region they call "the other China". Next, New York Times food writer Florence Fabricant on "Park Avenue potlucks", and a couple keeps the memories, recipes, and ingredients of a Pilipino kitchen alive.

From special events to simple pleasures, today's show takes us to unique places, and finds us unusual products and things to do. We'll discover the secrets of planning a wedding from a professional who's helped over 100 couples walk down the aisle in style. Then we'll fly to Barbados and talk to two chefs about flying fish and coo coo. We'll find out about a special raisin only available in the fall and look for heirloom chocolate deep in the Amazon.

Thinking of a career change? Does restaurant work comes to mind? We'll talk to chef Eric Ripert, about what it takes to be at the top of the profession. We'll also visit with a husband and wife who work together on a bagel truck. Then, Terrance Sullivan from Sierra Nevada reveals his career path to craft brewer and Nora Shultz discusses how she began her line of Naturally Nora Baking Mixes.

First, Lynn Rosen takes the guess work out of table settings in her book, Elements of the Table: A Simple Guide For Hosts and Guests. Then, we speak with the go-to person for information on Italy. Restaurateur and author Biba Caggiano talks about his Biba's Italy: Favorite Recipes From the Splendid Cities about the changing roles of women in Italy.