-Memories of JFG Coffee, Knoxville, Tennessee.  With guests are Tinah Utsman, daughter of "Coffee Jack" Utsman who was president of JFG Coffee for 20 years.  Tinah, a Knoxville treasure herself is a photographer and supporter of good things such as friends, family, children who are in need, and homeless dogs. connect with her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/TRU-Dog-Network/195219860507511?fref=ts This is a picture of her father "Coffee Jack" with his dog "Grip" as a child in Rogersville, Tennessee.  Coffee Jack was President of JFG Coffee for 20 years.  

-We also get to hear a story by New Market, Tennessee's W.C.Houston, owner of Houston's Mineral Well.  Bill tells the story of Nettie Ivy who was a New Market resident.  Nettie is the woman who penned the JFG slogan "The Best Part of the Meal".   Bill is an incredibly talented fine artist and a fabulous storyteller.  Visit his website for more information http://www.wchouston.com/

-Mary Constantine, Food writer for the Knoxville News Sentinel has a delicious recipe for using coffee as a marinade for steak.  Connect with Mary on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/deedee.constantine.3?fref=ts

Support for the Tennessee Farm Table comes from Magpie’s Bakery   https://magpiescakes.com/

“A Knoxville Tamale Tale” with Jack Neely (Execute Director of The Knoxville History Project). Jack let’s us know the rich history of the tamale in Knoxville.

http://knoxvillehistoryproject.org/

“A Knoxville Tamale Tale” with Jack Neely (Execute Director of The Knoxville History Project). Jack let’s us know the rich history of the tamale in Knoxville.

http://knoxvillehistoryproject.org/

Martha Boggs (owner of the Bistro at the Bistro) shares with us her Hoppin' John recipe, significance of the dish, and her growing up in Ducktown, TN. Mary Constantine (Food Editor of the Knoxville News Sentinel) shares Lisa Smith's Hoppin' John recipe (Lisa Smith is the owner of Lisa Jean's, formerly named Big Fatty's).

Martha Boggs (owner of the Bistro at the Bistro) shares with us her Hoppin' John recipe, significance of the dish, and her growing up in Ducktown, TN. Mary Constantine (Food Editor of the Knoxville News Sentinel) shares Lisa Smith's Hoppin' John recipe (Lisa Smith is the owner of Lisa Jean's, formerly named Big Fatty's).

Elaine Streno shares the good work of Second Harvest East Tennessee. This organization serves 18 counties of East, Tennessee, and served 14.2 million meals this past year. 39% of those fed are children.

Elaine Streno shares the good work of Second Harvest East Tennessee. This organization serves 18 counties of East, Tennessee, and served 14.2 million meals this past year. 39% of those fed are children.

Hear about BlueBird Christmas Tree Farm, Fred Sauceman's "Potluck Radio" segment with Allan Benton's Red Eyed Gravy recipe, and news and events round Knoxville this week of December 9, 2017.

Hear about BlueBird Christmas Tree Farm, Fred Sauceman's "Potluck Radio" segment with Allan Benton's Red Eyed Gravy recipe, and news and events round Knoxville this week of December 9, 2017.

Working in a pickle factory with Robert Gipe, You can't eat a deposit slip by Ronni Lundy, and overnight pickles from Lynn Tolley's recipe by way of Fred Sauceman