Food Friday

The annual Hudson Valley Garlic Fest is happening September 27 and 28 in Saugerties, NY. In celebration, we offer you this splendidly odorous edition of Food Friday. Samantha Simmons hosts.

As radio guests go, this guy is the GOAT. Rocco DeFazio is owner and supreme leader of DeFazio's Pizza. We invite him on the show and he says pretty much whatever comes to mind. Ray Graf keeps his hand very close to the 7-second delay button.

She's simply mad about grain! Always a Food Friday favorite, Amy Halloran is back to talk about grain, flour, baking and bakeries of yesteryear. Ray Graf hosts.

We meet Matt Straus, owner and operator of the Heirloom Lodge in Housatonic, MA. Matt describes his menu as "a culinary intersection of a rustic, ingredient, fruit-and-vegetable-driven approach to cooking, and classical European cuisine." Ray Graf hosts.

It's cheese time! We welcome Shaleena Bridgham of Four Fat Fowl, retired CIA prof John Fischer and Mary Rizzo of The Cheese Traveler to answer your questions. Ray Graf hosts.

The berries are popping and the peaches are ripening. It's time for summer pies. Ellen Gray is back to dish on the subject. Ray Graf hosts.

This show figures to be egg-ceptional. We welcome Shannon Hayes, an owner of Sap Bush Hollow Farm, and the chef at Sap Bush Cafe. Ray Graf hosts.

Prolific authors and podcasters Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough are back! They'll give us the lowdown on a process known as cold canning. Ray Graf hosts.

We welcome back Melanie O'Malley of O'Malley's Oven to further explore the wonders of great gluten-free baking.

Food Friday favorite John Fischer joins us to talk about wine. He says wine is wonderful. Believe it or not, your host is not a fan of the stuff and will take some convincing!