What's Cooking

A lot of money will be raised for the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association's scholarship foundation on October 10. KYW Newsrasdio's Hadas Kuznits chats with Ben Fileccia with the PRLA who describes this "Chopped"-style competition that pairs students with some of Philadelphia's most prestigious chefs at a hands-on competition at Drexel University.   

Just in time for the Jewish High Holidays, Rodeph Shalom synagogue is selling "Holy Honey."  KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan and his son Arthur LaBan, who first started a hive on the roof of the synagogue five years ago for Arthur's bar-mitzvah project. The younger LaBan has since expanded his love of bees and started a club at his new school.  Listen to them chat about bees, the ecosystem and what happens to the hive with LaBan getting ready to leave the area for college.  

Feastival, Philadelphia's collaborative fundraiser between the culinary and performing arts scene, turns ten this year.  So what are they planning for their milestone double-digit celebration?  KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits spoke with event development director Joanne Marder, director of production David Todaro and logistics producer Kelly Clark for a sneak-peek of what food to expect and to find out what work goes on behind the scenes to put on this huge production.    

Students from W.B. Saul Agricultural High School, which just opened for this school year this month, have started the year elbow deep in dirt -- at their farm.  KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with Nina Berryman from The Weaver's Way co-op about farming and Saul senior Shayona Tyler about learning to farm.  

A new kosher, Italian dairy restaurant is now open in Merion Station. KYW Newsradio's Hadas Kuznits chats with Zagafen general manager Lauren Alloway and rabinical supervisor (masgiach) Meir Leibowitz about their two menus, their level of observance to Jewish dietary laws, and how working in a kosher restaurant helps to maintain a healthy work/life balance.