Food and dining

The Perfect Steak for Father's Day

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Hurricane Food Tips

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:30:00 +0000

06/06/13 - At 1:30, Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Jan Norris, publisher Food and Florida Online.

05/16/13 - In the second part of the program syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Susan Finn, former president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (American Dietetic Association.) What should we eat for a healthy lifestyle? Whether we’re eating a plant-based or gluten-free diet or one including animal proteins, she explains the vitamins and nutrition we need and why.

Inside The Upscale Lounge Hyde at American Airlines Arena

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:30:00 +0000

05/09/13 - In the second half of Topical Currents, syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Richard Post, General Manager of Hyde at American Airlines Arena - cheer on the Heat with their Slam Dunk Platter and 3 Point Platter. Also, we toast Mother’s Day with Moet Chandon Ice Imperial designed to be served over ice.

Annual “Cinco de Mayo” Program featuring PBS food host Pati Jinich

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:30:00 +0000

05/02/13 - 1:30- Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Pati Jinich, host of PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table, and author of a cookbook Pati's Mexican Table: The Secrets of Real Mexican Home Cooking . She’s also the official chef of the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C. She talks about Mexican food beyond tacos and nachos slathered with cheese.

Bob Marley's son, Rohan, talks Organic Coffee, Sustainable Farms

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:30:00 +0000

04/25/13 - 1:30 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Rohan Marley, Bob Marley’s son, a graduate of Palmetto Sr. High, played football for UM, is a former professional football player and now a farmer. His Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee along with other Marley Coffees are produced on sustainable farms. Part of the profits goes to Kicks for a Cause, which helps youth soccer. Other profits help support the Marley 1 Love foundation.

Make Your Kitchen More Eco-Friendly

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Veritage Miami/United Way Food and Wine Festival

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:30:00 +0000

04/11/13 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview interview, Richard Fain, CEO/Board Chair of Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and chair of Veritage Miami (United Way Food and Wine Festival.) He’s changed the name to Veritage.

Celebrity Chefs with Restaurants In South Florida

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 17:30:00 +0000

Linda Gassenheimer & Fred Tasker Discuss Fine American Wines

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:30:00 +0000

03/28/13 - 1:30pm - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Shari Gherman, founder of the American Fine Wine Competition and Chef Christina Machammer, from B Cellars Napa Valley Blends and winner of the 4th season of Hell’s Kitchen. Shari talks about the best American wines and Christina shares her thoughts on pairing food and wine.

Dinner in Minutes: Mint Pesto Lamb with Garlic Potatoes

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Inside The Fancy Food Show 2013

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:00:00 +0000

03/14/12 - Thursday’s Topical Currents is with Linda Gassenheimer, and her report from the huge “Fancy Food Show.” It’s a big event for the food industry, and Linda gives her slice of the best and most innovative products. How about a boxed Ethiopian dinner you can prepare at home? Also, we’ll taste the latest veggie chips, and sample banana jam on breakfast toast. Fred Tasker gives wine suggestions. That’s Topical Currents, Thursday at 1pm on WLRN-HD1, rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2.

Miami Fine Chocolate and Food Show

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:30:00 +0000

03/07/13 - 1:30pm- Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview legendary Chef Allen Susser. The Miami Fine Chocolate and Food Show is this weekend at Pinecrest Gardens. It’s all about delectable chocolate: pair chocolate with spices, tasting chocolate tea - learn how to taste, buy and use chocolate.

This week's Dinner in Minutes Recipe:

Cumin-Chili Crusted Snapper with Tomato Rice (Arroz con Jitomate)

South Florida “Restaurant Roundabout” 02/28/13

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Stars! SoBe, Food & Wine!

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:00:00 +0000

Miami's Scarpetta Restaurant Owner/TV's Scott Conant

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:30:00 +0000

Linda Gassenheimer with Monique Seillan and Pascal Oudin

Joseph Cooper, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:30:00 +0000

Food Network host Melissa d’Arabian

Joseph Cooper, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 18:30:00 +0000

Linda Gassenheimer with Sheila Bowman of Seafood Watch

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 18:30:00 +0000

Linda Gassenheimer with Chef Angelo Elia

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman and Linda Gassenheimer — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:30:00 +0000

12/20/12 - 1:30 -Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Chef Angelo Elia, the owner of Fort Lauderdale’s Casa d’Angelo.

Linda Gassenheimer & Acclaimed Chef Norman Van Aken

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:00:00 +0000

Annual Holiday Kitchen Gadgets

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 18:00:00 +0000

12/06/12 - Join us for Thursday’s Topical Currents and Linda Gassenheimer’s Annual Holiday Kitchen Gadget extravaganza with wine columnist Fred Tasker. How about a battery-operated vacuum chip and cracker storage container? Contents stay crisp for months. Linda demonstrates the ultimate double-edged bread knife, as well as a unique flippable omelet pan. Fred has gadgets for the wine devotee.

Josh Schonwald, author of The Taste of Tomorrow: Dispatches from the Future of Food

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary and Fred Tasker — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:30:00 +0000

Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Josh Schonwald, author of The Taste of Tomorrow: Dispatches from the Future of Food. What will we be eating, say, in 2035: test tube meat, stem cell burgers, blue bananas?

Linda Gassenheimer with Celebrity Chef Joanne Weir

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary and Fred Tasker — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:30:00 +0000

11/15/12 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview celebrity chef Joanne Weir. Her latest book is Cooking Confidence. She’ll give us tips for cooking Thanksgiving dinner - with confidence and more cooking and kitchen tips.

Linda Gassenheimer and Florida Cuisine

Joseph Cooper, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:30:00 +0000

11/08/12 at 1:30 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman talk about "Florida Cuisine,” with Kris Wessel, whose new restaurant is Florida Cookery at the James Royal Palm Hotel on South Beach.

Linda Gassenheimer with Latin American Food

Joseph Cooper, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 17:30:00 +0000

11/01/12 at 1:30 - Syndicated food columnist Linda Gassenheimer, Special wine correspondent Fred Tasker and WLRN hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman interview Maricel Presilla author of Gran Cocina Latina – The food of Latin America. It’

Linda Gassenheimer’s South Florida “Restaurant Roundabout” 09/20/12

Joseph Cooper, Bonnie Berman, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:00:00 +0000

09/20/12 - Thursday's Topical Currents is an edition of our popular “Restaurant Roundabout” with Linda Gassenheimer and dining critics from Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade. Learn about new hot spots and chefs old favorites and best values. Critics Jen Karetnik, Rochelle Koff and Jan Norris will take calls. Plus Fred Tasker gives his wine suggestions. That’s Topical Currents with hosts Joseph Cooper and Bonnie Berman 09/20/12 at 1pm on 91.3 WLRN-HD1 rebroadcast at 7pm on WLRN-HD2.

The South Florida Social and Restaurant Scene

Joseph Cooper, Linda Gassenheimer and Paul Leary — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 17:30:00 +0000