Food Talk with Michael Colameco

Food writer and Maine resident Michael Sanders, author of "Fresh From Maine", tells about the burgeoning Maine food scene, its top chefs, restaurants, beverages, produce, meat and seafood.

Erin Mc Kenna, founder of the all-natural, allergen-free bakery BabyCakes, and author of "BabyCakes", tells how a gluten allergy led to her food career, and discusses gluten-free ingredients and recipes.

Food writer Mark Scarbrough, co-author of "Grain Mains", tells us that for both healthiness and deliciousness we should incorporate more whole grains into our diet, and offers some recipes that will enable us to do just that.

Food writer Michael Ruhlman ("Ratio") explains why getting food ingredient ratios by weight right is the key to successful cooking, whatever you're preparing, from baking to meat dishes.

Wine educator, Master of Wine and wine author ("The One Minute Wine Master") Jennifer Simonetti-Bryan tells about her background, how she moved from finance to wine and became a Wine Master, and how she now is educating people to understand wine and cho

Pastry chef, food writer and author of "Bake!", Nick Malgieri gives you the tips you need to achieve perfect baking.

Norrinda Brown Hayat, co-founder with her mother of two very successful Philadelphia bakeries, and co-author with her of "The Brown Betty Cookbook", tells us about her family's multi-generational dedication to baking, and goes over some of their most d

Forrest Bowers, Area Management Biologist for the Alaska Dept. of Fish and Game, talks about what is being done to preserve Alaska's rich Bering Sea fisheries.

Photojournalist Peter Menzel and writer Faith D'Aluisio, co-authors of "What I Eat", tell of a trip around the world examining human beings' varied diets.

Photographer/writer Darryl Estrine, co-author of "Harvest To Heat", tells how chefs are now partnering with farmers and herders in order to produce true artisanal dining

Juan Carlos Lopart, the International Export Director of Spain's Bodegas Franco Espanolas winery in the Rioja region, describes the winery's history, the variety of Rioja wines it produces, and its sales activities across the world.

Michael Colameco is a huge fan of the wines of the French vineyard Chateau d' Or et de Gueules. Founder/owner Diane de Puymorin describes her wine background, the vineyard's growing practices, and some of her specific wines.

Mike talks with Michael Sanders, author of "Fresh From Maine", who tells about Maine's best chefs, restaurants, dishes and ingredients (especially seafood).

Food writer and mushroom expert Eugenia Bone talks about foraging for mushrooms, different interesting mushroom types, and the enjoyment of preparing and eating mushrooms.

Rob Davis, head winemaker of Jordan Winery, talks with Michael about the Winery's history, and how they have achieved and sustain great winemaking. The importance of soil variation and barrel types is emphasized, and Michael and Rob reminisce about some