In 2019, we celebrated the opening of Bear’s Smokehouse in New Haven. Listen back to Jamie McDonald and Jason Sobocinski describe their plans for the BBQ joint and biergarten. Plus, Dr. Aaron Carroll dispels myths about diet soda, red meat, coffee, and alcohol.

Treasured Cookbooks, New Haven BBQ + Dr. Aaron Carroll's Bad Food Bible (Rebroadcast)

Listen to the Faith Middleton Food Schmooze on WNPR radio Thursdays at 3pm and 9pm, and Saturdays at noon.

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We asked you to share your favorite burgers with us, and you didn’t disappoint. In this rebroadcast, Faith and the gang highlight the restaurants and burger stands serving the best burgers in our region. Plus, cattle farmer and co-owner of Graze Burgers, Josh Welch, explains why beef from grass-fed cows is worth seeking out.

Best Burgers in CT & Beyond (Rebroadcast)

We're listening back to some favorite tips to make you a better cook, including Chris Prosperi's trick for making dinner in a rice cooker. Plus, Klancy Miller joins us to talk about her book, Cooking Solo. It's all about the joy of cooking for yourself. Klancy shares recipes for a salmon pasta dish (it uses up leftovers!), polenta with mushrooms, and almond cake.

Cooking Solo: Recipes for One + Kitchen Tips (Rebroadcast)

Everybody loves pizza on the grill, so this week, we listen back to Faith’s ideas for fresh, summer pizzas—with and without traditional dough. Plus, Alex Province creates a fun Chili Dog Pizza, and the author of The Total Grilling Manual shares recipes for Grilled Peaches with Butter Rum Sauce and over-the-top s'mores.

Let’s Grill Some Pizza, S’mores, & More (Rebroadcast)

Faith and the gang invent a Shrimp Cocktail Bloody Mary using two local mixes, sip on a rosé and a white wine from France, and share family recipes from Add a Pinch blogger Robyn Stone’s cookbook.

Summer Recipes: Bloody Mary, Shrimp, Lemon Meringue Pie & Peach Crisp (Rebroadcast)

This week, ideas for getting creative with your 4th of July burgers. Stuff them with caramelized onions, roasted fennel, or your favorite cheese. What do you consider the best lobster roll in our region? Faith and the gang have that old butter vs. mayo debate. Plus, frank talk about the best local hot dogs. Connecticut has some truly great ones.

Treasured Cookbooks, New Haven BBQ + Dr. Aaron Carroll's Bad Food Bible (Rebroadcast)

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