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There's some crossover today.  Chris Rooney & Andy Praskey from the Real Estate Radio Hour join Dara to talk about the impact of a home's kitchen.  Chris Gamer tells us about the Million Hazelnut Campaign.  And what recipes crockpot pasta recipes would your children love?  Our host provides a list.

According to scientists, insect populations are dying off.  What does that mean for our food supply?  Ames Farm founder & owner Brian Fredericksen talks about the potential effect on honey production.  In honor of the topic, Dara unveils her top honey recipes.

We know how food affects our bodies.  What about our brains?  Dietitian and author Michelle Babb joins the program to explain her latest book on the topic.  Plus, Dara tells us her top recipes for chard.

The conversation turns to making sure that your kitchen is organized.  Neat Little Nest founder Michelle Vig explains the Marie Kondo effect on how to keep our kitchens and food storage places efficient.  Plus, Dara reveals her top Winter soup recipes.

Dara gets into all things in Southeast Asian cooking when she chats with chef and owner of Lat14, Ann Ahmed.

How can you go about building a food business?  Mary Kosir of Whole Me tells us the inner workings of that process.  Chef Geoffrey Hausmann talks about his new role at the Sample Room.  Plus, Dara shares her best guacamole recipes for your big game party.

Molly and Charlie Broder discuss their multitude of Italian restaurants.  What's it like to run and maintain a family-based restaurant empire?  Plus, what are Dara's top make-and-freeze chili recipes?

Local legendary locavore chef Lenny Russo joins Dara to chat about several topics in the food world.  Plus, our hosts reveals her top bean soup and stew recipes.

How's it going with that New Years' diet?  Is it the right one for you?  Dr. Michael Rozien of the Cleveland Clinic joins the program to discuss his new book on how food and diet can help our health.  Plus, Dara reveals her top five bean salad recipes.

Brian DeVore from the Land Stewardship Project discusses his new book about having success in the modern age of farming.  Hazelwood Food and Drink chef/partner Scott Foster explains what he's doing to help out the Taste of the NFL.