Food, News & Views with Linda Gassenheimer

Hosted by Linda Gassenheimer.

Spices add extra flavor to our meals, how long can we keep them, how should we store them, what should we look for when buying them? We'll have these answers and much more from Ethan Frisch, Co-Owner of Burlap and Barrel Single Origin Spice Company. Sommelier Jacqueline Colemen speaks with Daniel Daou, co-founder and winemaker at DAOU Family Estates in Paso Robles.

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Oprah Winfrey's news on her weight loss drug success brought a lot of discussion. How do the drugs work? Are they safe? Who should take them? Dr. Michelle Pearlman, a medical doctor and physician nutrition specialist talks with Linda Gassenheimer about some answers. Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Maya Hood White, winemaker at Early Mountain Vineyards in Virginia.

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Chef Diana Tandia is a new star in South Florida's vibrant food scene. She's at the helm of Essensia Restaurant at the newly renovated Palm Hotel and Spa. She features exceptional flavors while minimizing environmental impact. She talks with Linda Gassenheimer about this exciting new approach.

Jacqueline Coleman speaks to Golan Heights Winery head winemaker, Victor Schoenfeld, about technology in the vineyard, their Yarden Cru Elite single-vineyard, single-block wines, and trends for Israeli wines.

The Taste of Education 30 Miami Dade County Public Schools culinary teams' competition. Linda Gassenheimer talks with winning team teacher Melanie Mann and top winning students Sophia De Leon and Tyler Diaz. Hear about their top-rated recipes. Jacqueline Coleman's talks with Bryan Connors of FIU about Celia, the robot bartender.

Mushrooms – what are the different types, why are they important to our diet and the ecosystem. Expert Eugenia Bone has answers. And wine news – Seillan Family Wines making French-style wines in Napa Valley

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Harold Neuweg owner Fritz and Franz Bierhaus talks about St. Pat's weekend celebrations and Irish food and drink and lots of music. Jacqueline Coleman talks with Linda about the latest wine news.

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Celebrity Chef and TV personality Lidia Bastianich gives us an inside look at her new PBS special Lidia Celebrates America, Flavors that Define Us. And Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Paul Yanon, Head of the Inter Rhône US Campaign, about the Rhône Valley wine region in France and the diversity of wines from this magical region.

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A story about the food we love and its connection to our family and cultural background. Author Lelani Lewis talks about her journey of how and why she searched her family history and foods in her book Code Noir: Afro-Caribbean Stories and recipes. Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Calvin Arnold, National Sales Director for Caduceus Cellars and Merkin Vineyards, about making wine in Arizona.

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If you're a foodie, this is the week for you. It's the South Beach Wine and Food Festival AKA SOBEWFF. Brad Kilgore, one of Miami's top food celebs tells us about the festival and his special events. Wine and Food writer, Sunny Fraser, has tips on the best way to taste and savor wine.

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How to find the best deals on restaurants and groceries without giving up quality. Tips from Katy Lynch. She writes for South Florida on the Cheap magazine. Jacqueline Coleman talks with Amandine Marchive about her family's Burgundy Wines.