Cocktail writer Maggie Hoffman shares tips and tricks from the best bartenders in the country, along with recipes for fresh-tasting, nuanced, perfectly scaled-up cocktails crafted to fill pitchers and punch bowls for a party.

Faith and the gang talk to Francesco Brachetti, co-founder of the world’s first avocado bar, Avocaderia. He shares recipes for avocado burgers, crispy panko-crusted avocado wedges, and even an avocado chocolate mousse. Plus, learn about a new French white

Dr. Aaron Carroll discusses his book, The Bad Food Bible, and why you should be skeptical about alarming findings in the food study du jour. Plus, a home cook’s sunny lemon cake, and a restaurant recommendation from Sarah Nuland of the Sherwin B. Nuland F

Pull together the most delicious weeknight pastas from pantry staples and a few fresh ingredients. Pasta guru Colu Henry shares recipes and tips from her cookbook, Back Pocket Pasta. Plus, everything you ever wanted to know about how to get to the heart o

Baker and natural storyteller Brian Noyes joins the party to share recipes and stories from the Red Truck Bakery Cookbook. Plus, the gang shares Mother’s Day brunch ideas and sips the new vintage of a favorite rose wine.

Sexy, skinny, smart. You immediately think pasta, right? You will after this special edition of the show.

Ideas for your Super Bowl party, plus tips and product reviews from our favorite magazines, and Raghavan Iyer joins the party with potato recipes from his new book, Smashed, Mashed, Boiled and Baked—And Fried Too!

Get creative with your 4th of July burgers. Stuff them with caramelized onions, roasted fennel, or your favorite cheese.  What do you consider the best lobster roll in our region? Share your favorite clam shack with us.  And, tell us where you find the

Have you been to the new restaurant INDIA in West Hartford yet? Chef and owner Prasad Chirnomula joins the party with dishes from his new hot spot. Plus street food favorites and an $11 rosé we’re crazy about. Faith also shares a Klondike® Bar hac

Jamie Purviance teams up with Weber for another cookbook. This one is all about favorites. This week on the show, Jamie shares recipes and tips from Weber’s Greatest Hits. Plus, we taste two unusual red wines (one is a blend aged in bourbon barrels). An