Food Writer & Cookbook Author Nancie McDermott explores southern fruits, from blackberries and strawberries to mayhaws and pawpaws in FRUIT: A Savor the South Cookbook (Univ. of North Carolina Press). Family-run grocery store chain, Stew Leonard's, is a pioneer in creating experiential shopping experiences for its customers. President & CEO Stew Leonard Jr. discusses the history and guiding principles of Stew Leonard's. Blake Leonard, a certified sommelier, discusses the company's wine program.

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