Food, News & Views with Linda Gassenheimer

Do you have memories of foods you grew up with? Have you tried to recreate them? Chef Chris Valdez does. He's a TV personality, celebrity caterer and cookbook author. He created a fusion cuisine based on the Caribbean Flavors he grew up with adding modern influences. He talks with Linda Gassenheiemr and gives us tips for making family recipes at home. Sommelier Jacqueline Coleman talks about champagne.

Do you love a really good burger? What goes into making a delicious one? Burger popularity was showcased at the south beach wine and food festival at their burger bash event. The big winner from the people's choice award this year is the Dubai burger from La Birra Bar. Renzo Cocchia the La Birra Bar co-owner, is here to tell us all about it and how we can create the perfect burger at home. Sommelier Jacqueline Coleman gives her latest wine news.

What is it like to live in space and I wondered what they eat. Astronaut Dr. Cady Coleman spent 6 months on the International Space Station and talked with Linda about her experiences there and food in space. Her book is Sharing Space: An Astronaut's Guide to Mission, Wonder and Making Change. Jacqueline Coleman has wine news.

When you buy seafood, are you aware of what's in it? What about mercury levels? How is the seafood caught, and does it make a difference? Kevin McCay is the chief operating officer for Safe Catch. They test seafood for mercury. He has answers for us. Jacqueline Coleman has wine news.

Hard to believe that the popular reality show Survivor is airing its 50th season. To celebrate they created a Survivor Ultimate Fan Café. Celebrity Chef and TV Chopped Champ Becky Brown created a Tropical Fusion Menu for it. She talks with Linda Gassenheimer about the exciting dishes and how you can create them at home.

French Indonesian cuisine – a special cooking style created by Chefs Cedric and Ochi Vongerichten. They serve it at their Michelin-recognized Wayan restaurants and just opened one in Miami. They join Linda Gassenheimer and tell all about it and why it is so special. Jacqueline Coleman talks about which white wines to drink in the winter season.

Supermarket aisles are filled with many cooking oils, coconut, avocado, walnut and, of course, olive. Which one should we pick? Lisa Howard, author of The Big Book of Healthy Cooking Oils has some answers. Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Certified Bourbon Professional, Aidan McCartan, about whiskey, Scotch, and Bourbon, and what makes these spirits so special.

Whole grains, often in the news. They're good for us and the planet. What are they? How do we use them? Linda talks with whole grain specialist Maria Speck, author of Simply Ancient Grains and Ancient Grains for Modern Meals. And Jacqueline Coleman talks with Galil Mountain Winery's David Bar-Ilana about fresh spring wines.

Snacks – how often do you snack? Have you thought about changing your selections? What are the new emerging food trends? Misty Skolnick studies the latest food news. She talks with Linda Gassenheimer and has some tips for us. Sommelier Jacqueline Coleman gives her latest wine news.