Fiddler Dave Tweedie talks with Rachel about fiddling and figs on Ocracoke Island.

Rachel chats with award-winning food writer Debbie Moose about her new book, "Buttermilk."

In this episode, Rachel talks with Charlotte Observer food editor Kathleen Purvis about her new book, Pecans , which explores the history and use of the South's favorite nut in everything from classic pecan pie to cocktails.

Host Frank Dominguez speaks with Sid Cullipher, owner of Headwaters Outfitters, in Brevard, NC about the beauty of western North Carolina and how to start a day on the river off right.

Rachel chats with violinist David Wilson and recorder player Frances Blaker of Ensemble Vermillion about Bach, Leclair, and food.

Rachel speaks with Jill Marcus, president of the Mother Earth group, a restaurant group in Charlotte. They discuss the hubbub resulting from the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte and the foods that will be in demand.

Rachel chats with Levine Museum of the New South's Tom Hanchett about the Children of Abraham exhibit and its cultural food component.

Matt Rogers samples an English breakfast at the Big Ben Pub in uptown Charlotte, NC. He learns about the traditional English breakfast, including the specifics of English bacon and "Bangers," from co-owner Paula Harris.

Rachel visits Brevard, North Carolina's brunch spot, The Gatekeeper's Table, and discusses some mouth-watering oddities from the menu with its owner.

Frank Dominguez interviews conductor Matthias Bamert at the Brevard Music Center about working with the venerable Leopold Stokowski and, of course, breakfast!