#26: Interview with Frank Marchetti of Columbus Park Trattoria in Stamford, CT. We talk about Olive oil production, houses in Umbria, Mamma's hand-made pasta and his family's rich culinary heritage from Puglia, in the southeast of Italy. Jennifer's Weekly Meditation: Cooking with the Senses - Smell Featured Website: www.foodsiteoftheday.com Kitchen Quick Tip: The magic of sieves Music: "New York Cheesecake", by Adam Buker. www.adambuker.com "Can't Hold It Down", by Andy Sullivan. www.andysullivan.com

#25: More Food, Less Whine. Part 2 of my Interview with Sephardic Cooking expert Janet Amateau. www.sephardiccooking.com Also - Food News in the Media: Killer Shrimp, foreign menus, and When is a Cheese Sandwich more than just a Cheese Sandwich? Featured Website: http://kalynskitchen.blogspot.com/ Kitchen Quick Tip: Instant Counter Space Music: "Can't Hold it Down", by Andy Sullivan. www.andysullivan.com

#24: Notes on Valentine's Day, plus Part 1 of my Interview with Sephardic Cooking expert Janet Amateau. www.sephardiccooking.com Also: Metrosexual Moments: Truffle Wrestling, Adam Curry and the battle of the Chefs Marc/Mark Jennifer's Weekly Meditation: Culinary Romance with Brillat-Savarin Featured Websites: www.podcastingnews.com, www.priceless.com Kitchen Quick Tip: Getting the "milk" out of ears of corn Music: "New York Cheesecake" by Adam Buker. "Can't Hold it Down", by Andy Sullivan. www.andysullivan.com

#23: Interview with Chef and Personal Trainer Donna Mintz of Basil and Barbells Personal Chef Service. We discuss her unique approach to business over a fun Persian meal, and talk about the dishes we sample, including Kuku Sabzi, Albalu Polow (Sour Cherry Rice), and Lamb Khoresh. Featured Website: www.basilandbarbells.com Jennifer's Weekly Meditation: The sensual value of a hand crafted Valentine's Meal. Kitchen Quick Tip: An easier way to dry greens after washing. Music: "New York Cheesecake" by Adam Buker. "Can't Hold it Down", by Andy Sullivan. www.andysullivan.com

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#22: Banking on Balducci's: Soundseeing tour of the newly reopened Balducci's Market on 14th St. in New York City Jennifer's Weekly Meditation: Gastronomic Greats - MFK Fisher Kitchen Quick Tip: Chopping nuts without making a mess Featured Website: www.whatscookingamerica.net Don't argue with the chef! The ReMARKable Palate Podcast, a co-production with The Gilded Fork, www.gildedfork.com