Varieties of butter, what do you need to know? All the way from Arizona, chef and restaurateur Joey Maggiore, ‘Chef Joey’ is in the house, and we chat about his debut cookbook: Brunch King: Eats, Beats and Boozy Drinks. He opened his first restaurant at 19 and now has 25 buzzing restaurants and growing. My last bite: Salted Brown Butter Pancakes

We chat all things Summer produce with Robert Schueller of Melissa’s Produce. Peach, Watermelon, Plums, Tomatoes and Rhubarb. Lebanese garlic sauce: Toom. Claire Tansey and her cookbook, “Dinner Uncomplicated”. My last bite: Cedar Plank Glaze

Throw some fruit on the grill this summer! David Leite stops by to talk BBQ. Gullah Geechee cuisine, a flavorful fusion of West African, Caribbean, and Southern culinary traditions with Chef Carlos Brown from Pandora on the Square in Atlanta. My last bite: The Greyhound Grilled Cocktail

Tips for Cooking with a Salt Block. Sarah Trad, founder of Beit Trad, joins to chat about her latest book: “A House in the Lebanese Mountains”. A restored family home that has become a welcoming guesthouse, filled with Lebanese hospitality and traditional home-cooked recipes and dishes. Inspired slow living around the family table. My last bite: Mango Mojito BBQ Sauce

Repeat Episode: Home made Pesto, the one ingredient wonder. “The Tequila Diet” a new cookbook from Chef Dave Martin from Top Chef fame. He is here to talk about classic food and creative cocktails from Mexico and beyond. Marisa Bloch Gaytan is a certified Level II Olive Oil Sommelier and Pasolivo’s master blender. She stops by to chat about all things Olive Oil. My last bite: Banana Nice Cream.

Tips to build your own Bloody Mary Bar! We talk all things pork with NY Times food writer and chef David Leite. Ever had Iberico aka acorn pork? How about adding maple sugar to elevate your bacon at your next brunch get together. Then, we learn about Gullah Geechee cuisine, a flavorful fusion of West African, Caribbean, and Southern culinary traditions with Chef Carlos Brown from Pandora on the Square in Atlanta. My last bite: 3 ingredient coffee mousse.

Let’s talk about ribs! Grilling Guru, James Beard award winner and NY Times contributor Steven Raichlan shares some new insight on all things grill. Ever had a tomahawk on the grill? Learn how! Zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, throw those summer veggies on the grill for ultimate caramelization. Then Chris Smith stops by to talk about the multi talented vegetable Okra and his cookbook “The Whole Okra - A Seed to Stem Celebration." Ever had an Okra facial? My last bite: Watermelon Lime Agua Fresca.

One ingredient wonder: Home made Pesto. “The Tequila Diet” a new cookbook from Chef Dave Martin from Top Chef fame. He is here to talk about classic food and creative cocktails from Mexico and beyond. Marisa Bloch Gaytan is a certified Level II Olive Oil Sommelier and Pasolivo’s master blender. She stops by to chat about all things Olive Oil. My last bite: Banana Nice Cream.

For the love of the blender! Home made Lemonade, fluffy scrambled eggs, salsa - you name it. Jessica Merchant is stopping by to dish about her 4th cookbook, number one on Amazon: “Easy Everyday”. Elevated simple food recipes for the every day. Follow her @howsweeteats - My last bite: Miso Chili Noodles.

Lemon Curd - Sunshine in a jar! Retro Recipes with Bobby Hicks. Learn more from his debut cookbook: “Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist”. Chockful of recipes fand a delicious journey through time. Have you ever had Peanut Butter Soup? My late bite: Super simple Buffalo Chicken.