(00:50) What do you do when you have an abundance of zucchini? If you're Chris Fennimore, you create a beloved cooking show that’s been a Pittsburgh favorite for over 31 years! Join us as Chris shares how his garden's bounty led to a unique television journey, one that focuses not on celebrity chefs, but on real people and their cherished family recipes. These stories capture the heart of cooking as a way to preserve heritage and build community on screen, transforming simple home-cooked meals into a celebration of family history.

(15:08) Chris reflects on the challenges and joys of adapting marathon cooking sessions into engaging TV segments, with tales of themed episodes like "Grandma's Kitchen Wisdom," which continue to resonate with audiences for their timeless appeal. Alongside these cooking memories, Chris shares delightful encounters with culinary legends, highlighting the camaraderie and shared passion that define the world of cooking shows.

(28:37) Beyond the kitchen, Chris lets us into his life of harmonious pursuits—gardening, music, and family. Listen in as he recounts how a shared garden plot blossomed into love and inspired both personal happiness and professional creativity. Chris’s stories of performing with the Pittsburgh Banjo Club, nurturing a family, and savoring Italian food during family trips reveal his life’s passions.

As we wrap up, Chris envisions making his vast archive of community-focused television segments accessible for future generations, ensuring these stories of food and heritage continue to inspire. And of course he left us a great idea for mushroom risotto!

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