Food Talk with Michael Colameco

Speaking with multi-media artist Jeff Scott, co-author of "Notes From A Kitchen", a book which introduces us to many top chefs and gives us a sense of their lives and their passion for food.

Wine writer and expert Alice Feiring talks wine trends with Michael, especially looking at Bordeaux's declining popularity and the current state of its quality.

Jenny Lefcourt, co-owner of Jenny & Francois Selections, importer of natural wines, tells about her background in wine and her current activity importing organic and biodynamic wines.

Aran Goyoaga, pastry chef and food writer/photographer, has turned to gluten-free cooking with her family, and she tells us how she creates gluten-free food that is well-textured, tasty and healthy.

Liz Thorpe, Vice President of retailer Murray's Cheese, and author of "The Cheese Chronicles", discusses fine cheese basics, cheese tasting, some of her favorite cheeses, and current cheese trends.

Lisa Kartzman, Director of Public Relations for American Roland Foods, talks about the history of that very successful specialty food importer/distributor, and their current operations.

Australian chef Pete Evans talks about his food background, experiences in various restaurants, current activities, and Australia's fabulous seafood.

Food historian and writer Ken Albala, co-author of "The Lost Arts Of Hearth And Home", tells Michael and listeners how simple and satisfying it can be to make your own dough, bake your own bread, pickle and preserve, make apple cider, and draw on the sa

Craig Mayes, Executive Director of the New York City Rescue Mission, tells about the Mission's history and work, and their upcoming Thanksgiving dinner for the less fortunate. And Frank Stitt, chef and owner of the Highlands Bar & Grill in Birmingham, Al

Food writer Cathy Erway, author of "The Art Of Eating In", tells about exploring food and cooking in New York City without eating in restaurants.

Lisa Fain, author of "The Homesick Texan Cookbook", talks about classic Texas dishes, which she had to make for herself after she moved to New York City.

Wine writer Alice Feiring tells about her visits to the Canary Islands and the country of Georgia and how excellent and traditional wine-making is being kept alive in both places

Mike talks about his own experience in Hurricane Sandy at Cape May, as well as the regions overall situation. And food and wine writers Karen Page and Arthur Dorenburg give advice on picking the best wines to go with your dishes.

Mike tells about his experience getting thru - and cooking during - Hurricane Sandy in Cape May. And he and Susan Reid, Baker-In-Chief of King Arthur Flour, discuss delicious recopies for corn cake, orange cream pie, root beer cake, and cookies.

Elizabeth Gordon, who makes and sells allergy-free delicious baked goods on line, and is the author of "Allergy-Free Desserts", tells how she overcame her allegies and how you can make such goods on your own.