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Adam Sachs of Travel and Leisure joins the show and Dara shares her favorite kohlrabi dishes. 

How has the Farm-to-Table movement evolved over time?  McKinney Roe head chef Scott Pampuch was one of the first to introduce this trend.  He stops by to discuss its current state.  Plus, Dara shares her top blueberry recipes.

Dara's back with more food and dining talk!  

Chef Lachelle Cunningham explains what Minnesota Soul Food is.  Plus, we hear more about her latest business endeavors.  Dara tells us her top recipes for all of the fresh strawberries you can get at this time of year.

Tim McKee and Josh Nelson from The Fish Guys discuss the the now-established culture around sustainable seafood.  Plus, Dara offers us her top recipes including Summer squash.

Visit St. Paul tour guide Joan Mathison tells us about some of the best places to picnic in the capital city during the Summer months.  Then, Dara chimes in with her top recipes that could be part of your next picnic.

Author Kristin Lawless tells us how today's industrial food system may be changing how our bodies are effected by what by put into them.  After that, Dara provides her top coleslaw recipes.

Dara was live from the MN State Fairgrounds for the Back to the 50's Car Show!

Nutritionist Sue Moores talks about her role in helping us eat a bit healthier.  The Lynhall founder Anne Spaeth describes this all-purpose space in the Uptown Minneapolis neighborhood.  Plus, Dara shares her top Banh Mi sandwich recipes.

This week's show takes us back in time.  Author Dierdre Marie Capone discusses the home (and cooking) life of her infamous uncle, Al.  Then, author Denitta Ward describes some of the cocktails that were development during the Prohibition Era of the 1920s.

Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl talks about the death of Anthony Bourdain

It's all about wild microbiota this week.  Niko Tonks (Fair State Brewing) discusses sour beer and the upcoming Mixed Culture Festival.  Jodi Ohlsen (Shepherd's Way) tells us how bacteria is necessary is the world of cheesemaking.  And Dara explains her top five ways to cook with beer.

Dara chats with Mike Kempenich, the Gentleman Forager, about mushrooms and his new venture, Forest To Fork.  Then, Dara focuses on morel mushrooms for this week's top-five recipe list.

Co-authors Marnie Hanel and Jen Stevenson describe the inspiration behind their new offering, "The Campout Cookbook".  Then, inspired by her guests, Dara compiles a list of the top-five campout/campfire/bonfire recipes.

Local chef/restaurant owner Alex Roberts (Alma, Brasa) talks about cooking and his venture into the hotel business.  Michelle Bautista, manager of the Gordon Ramsey Pub & Grill shares more about Gamay wine.

Bushel Boy Tomatoes founder Jay Johnson comes in studio to talk about the Minnesota-owned company.  Dara shares her top asparagus recipes.

Excited to finally enjoy some warmer outdoor conditions?  Author Emma Frisch describes what we can find in her new book on cooking and camping.  Then, Dara answers your questions.

Culinary expert Justin Chapple talks about his new cookbook that strives to make those times in the kitchen much simpler and more enjoyable.  Author Jenn Segal discusses her first cookbook detailing cooking for the family.  Plus, the use of chicken from this week's guests is the inspiration for Dara top-five recipes.

Authors Michael Karns and Lisa Golden Schroeder come to the studio to talk about the world of wild mushrooms and how they factor in cuisine.  Plus, Dara takes you Twitter questions in her "Ask Me Anything" segment.

Israeli-born chef Alon Shaya joins Dara to talk about his cooking style, his upcoming restaurants, and his career filled with highs and lows.  Plus, Dara shares the list of her favorite hummus recipes.