Food, News & Views with Linda Gassenheimer

Are you looking for some easy home cooking tips? Linda talks with Davon Mosely AKA Royale Eats. He has practical tips to help get dinner on the table in no time. His book is The Home Cook. And Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Matt Crafton, winemaker at Chateau Montelena, about the history and future of this iconic Napa Valley winery.

Nigeria, one of Africa's most populated countries. We find out more about the types of food and culture there and how it affects food worldwide from Ozoz Sokoh, author of Chop Chop, The Food of Nigeria.

And, Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Greg Lambrecht, the founder and inventor of Coravin. Learn how it has revolutionized the wine industry.

The Taste of Education 30 Miami Dade County Public Schools culinary teams' competition. Linda Gassenheimer talks with winning team teachers Marilyn Victores and Frederika King and students Erika Mederos and Alexander Cairo. Hear about their top-rated recipes. Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Elena Carretero of Viña Santa Rita in Chile. Learn about the wine and winery's hotel, Casa Real, ranked in the top 40 hotels in the world by Travel + Leisure

Secret Shoppers in the restaurant world – who are they and why do restaurants need them and welcome their findings? Celebrity Chef Allen Susser has answers and explains how they help make our dining out experience a delight. Tune in to learn more. Jacqueline Coleman talks English wines with Sarah Philips.

Fresh salmon – is it safe, what about raw in sushi? What to look for when buying, using and enjoying salmon. Answers from Kevin McCay, an expert in food technology from Safe Catch. Wine and spirits expert Sunny Fraser talks with former NFL quarterback Damon Huard about his Washington wine.

Looking for some easy home cooking tips? Linda talks with Davon Mosely AKA Royale Eats. He has practical tips to help get dinner on the table in no time. His book is The Home Cook. And Jacqueline Coleman speaks with Matt Crafton, winemaker at Chateau Montelena, about the history and future of this iconic Napa Valley winery.

Legendary chef and culinary educator Jacques Pepin celebrates his 90th birthday with a series of star-studded chef hosted events in 90 cities across the US. Seria Restaurant in Coconut Grove is hosting one event with Chef Miguel Massens and celebrated chef Norman Van Aken. They tell us their stories about Jacques and what will be served there. Sommelier Jacqueline Coleman talks with Alexa Ferra of Alexa's Wine Diary blog about Valentine Day wines.

It's an exciting time for foodies. The South Beach Wine and Food Festival is Feb 20-23. Top food personalities take part in it. I talked with one of them, TV celebrity Cake Master Duff Goldman, and he has some great baking tips for us. Does the type of flour make a difference? How do you make the best chocolate chip cookies? Tune in for the answers.

Climate change – what is its impact on the restaurant industry, farmers? How are public officials and policy makers addressing the problem? Anne McBride VP James Beard Foundation and award-winning Chef Nando Chang from Itamae AO address the problems.

Thinking of a winter getaway? How about the Florida Keys, sun, fun, beaches and great food, wine and drinks. Sommelier Jacqueline Coleman explores the Keys with us.