There's lots of food news these days. We've got the latest on McDonald's plans, on new pink pineapples, on the Italian government's regulations, and on what may be the newest ice cream craze . . . which involves fried chicken skin.

We're veteran cookbook authors Bruce Weinstein & Mark Scarbrough. We've written thirty-six cookbooks, are working on number thirty-seven, and are passionate about food and cooking. Thanks for being on this journey with us. We're so glad you've joined us.

Here are the segments for this episode of COOKING WITH BRUCE & MARK:

[01:04] Our one-minute cooking tip: Run the dishwasher BEFORE company comes over.

[04:21] Our take on the latest food news: a new, EXPENSIVE pineapple on the market, McDonald's plans to offer a bigger burger, the Italian government's attempts to regulate food consumption and even gelato, and the wildest ice cream flavor we've ever seen.

[20:02] What’s making us happy in food this week: guacamole with jalapeño relish and dried fig and lemon jam.