Food Friday

Why does one person's tomato sauce, grilled meat, or coffee taste extraordinary while another's tastes merely average—even when they're using the same ingredients? Jake Griffin-Diaz and Haley Whalen uncover the simple cooking techniques that grandmothers guard closely and professional chefs take for granted. Aaron Shellow-Lavine hosts.

Chef Gail Sokol is back. Today we'll talk comfort foods of the sweet variety. Ray Graf hosts.

It's time for another of our regular check-ins with grain and flour expert, Amy Halloran. We'll talk about American bread history and take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

Prolific cookbook authors and podcasters Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are back to talk about... Halloween candy???? YES! Call with your question at 2pm. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.

We'll learn more about Scandinavian cooking when we welcome back Chef Henning Nordanger and Julia Joern of Julia's Local in Round Top, NY. 800-348-2551. Ray Graf hosts.

It's always fun to spend an hour on the radio with Chef Ric Orlando. We'll find out what the region's OG chef has been up to and talk about the importance of food pantries. As always, Ric is ready to take food and cooking questions of any variety. Ray Graf hosts.

We talk distilling with John Frishkopf, the founder and CEO of Klocke Estate. Also joining us is our go-to booze expert, John Fischer. Ray Graf hosts.

We came, we saw, we talked! Vox Pop went on location to Defazio's at 216 for an hour of chat with Rocco DeFazio, his son Matt and daughter Elizabeth... plus 60 of our closest Vox Pop friends. A splendid time was had by all.

We welcome back Aneesa Waheed, an entrepreneur, world traveler, author, and an expert in Moroccan cooking. She'll tell us about her latest culinary endeavors and take your calls. Ray Graf hosts.

Wine is a topic not often covered on Food Friday. Your host knows nothing about the stuff. Today, he'll learn! We welcome Michael Babcock, founder of Wineracks.com, and producer of the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Festival. Ray Graf hosts.