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Sunday, July 13th

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Eating Locally

Has eating locally become the province of the elite and affluent? Or is that just nonsense? Sure, we struggle with food deserts in big cities but many of us have access to fresh, locally produced foods that are often less expensive than the processed stuff we are told is food. All over America, farm markets are becoming the norm, along with community gardens and produce trucks in neighborhoods. In this episode, we'll discover the joy of eating as locally as we can. We'll also meet Philadelphia's own "Farmer Jawn" Christa Barfield, whose Elkins Park farm is helping to improve accessibility to fresh, local produce. Recipes: Fregola with Vegetables and Beans; Beans and Greens

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Cooking Dinner with Sandro

I'm all about cooking, in case you were wondering. Cooking for our loved ones - or even just for ourselves - is the ultimate super power. Making meals with fresh seasonal ingredients preserves our strength and wellness. Simply cooked and beautifully served foods say "I love you" in a delicious way. In this very special episode, we visit Sandro, a retired investment banker living in the small village of Regillo. After years of long hours commuting back and forth to work, he's making the most of his retirement cooking rich, luscious home meals for family and friends. Today, he's making special plant-based delicacies for our whole crew. Recipes: Winter Squash Risotto; Pappa al Pomodoro; Zucchini Focaccia

Monday, July 14th

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Cooking Dinner with Sandro

I'm all about cooking, in case you were wondering. Cooking for our loved ones - or even just for ourselves - is the ultimate super power. Making meals with fresh seasonal ingredients preserves our strength and wellness. Simply cooked and beautifully served foods say "I love you" in a delicious way. In this very special episode, we visit Sandro, a retired investment banker living in the small village of Regillo. After years of long hours commuting back and forth to work, he's making the most of his retirement cooking rich, luscious home meals for family and friends. Today, he's making special plant-based delicacies for our whole crew. Recipes: Winter Squash Risotto; Pappa al Pomodoro; Zucchini Focaccia

5:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Cooking Dinner with Sandro

I'm all about cooking, in case you were wondering. Cooking for our loved ones - or even just for ourselves - is the ultimate super power. Making meals with fresh seasonal ingredients preserves our strength and wellness. Simply cooked and beautifully served foods say "I love you" in a delicious way. In this very special episode, we visit Sandro, a retired investment banker living in the small village of Regillo. After years of long hours commuting back and forth to work, he's making the most of his retirement cooking rich, luscious home meals for family and friends. Today, he's making special plant-based delicacies for our whole crew. Recipes: Winter Squash Risotto; Pappa al Pomodoro; Zucchini Focaccia

Sunday, July 20th

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Cooking Dinner with Sandro

I'm all about cooking, in case you were wondering. Cooking for our loved ones - or even just for ourselves - is the ultimate super power. Making meals with fresh seasonal ingredients preserves our strength and wellness. Simply cooked and beautifully served foods say "I love you" in a delicious way. In this very special episode, we visit Sandro, a retired investment banker living in the small village of Regillo. After years of long hours commuting back and forth to work, he's making the most of his retirement cooking rich, luscious home meals for family and friends. Today, he's making special plant-based delicacies for our whole crew. Recipes: Winter Squash Risotto; Pappa al Pomodoro; Zucchini Focaccia

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Type Meh

As Americans, we have one big thing in common: we are stressed. From politics to disease; the economy to world affairs; family obligations to our work. We race around from dawn 'til dusk, never stopping to breathe. We're living as total type 'A' people all the time, even on vacation. In contrast, Italians often resemble what I like to call "type meh." What they can't get done today, they do the next - and the world doesn't end. Their attitude creates a culture of less stress and anxiety. Today we're cooking to bust stress alongside my good friend Carolina, an Italian-born doctor living in the US who knows a thing or two about managing a stressful life with good food and great company. Recipes: Millet Cauliflower Soup with Sauteed Broccoli; Rigatoni with Caramelized Fennel and Garlic; Lemon Spaghetti

Monday, July 21st

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Type Meh

As Americans, we have one big thing in common: we are stressed. From politics to disease; the economy to world affairs; family obligations to our work. We race around from dawn 'til dusk, never stopping to breathe. We're living as total type 'A' people all the time, even on vacation. In contrast, Italians often resemble what I like to call "type meh." What they can't get done today, they do the next - and the world doesn't end. Their attitude creates a culture of less stress and anxiety. Today we're cooking to bust stress alongside my good friend Carolina, an Italian-born doctor living in the US who knows a thing or two about managing a stressful life with good food and great company. Recipes: Millet Cauliflower Soup with Sauteed Broccoli; Rigatoni with Caramelized Fennel and Garlic; Lemon Spaghetti

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Type Meh

As Americans, we have one big thing in common: we are stressed. From politics to disease; the economy to world affairs; family obligations to our work. We race around from dawn 'til dusk, never stopping to breathe. We're living as total type 'A' people all the time, even on vacation. In contrast, Italians often resemble what I like to call "type meh." What they can't get done today, they do the next - and the world doesn't end. Their attitude creates a culture of less stress and anxiety. Today we're cooking to bust stress alongside my good friend Carolina, an Italian-born doctor living in the US who knows a thing or two about managing a stressful life with good food and great company. Recipes: Millet Cauliflower Soup with Sauteed Broccoli; Rigatoni with Caramelized Fennel and Garlic; Lemon Spaghetti

Sunday, July 27th

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Type Meh

As Americans, we have one big thing in common: we are stressed. From politics to disease; the economy to world affairs; family obligations to our work. We race around from dawn 'til dusk, never stopping to breathe. We're living as total type 'A' people all the time, even on vacation. In contrast, Italians often resemble what I like to call "type meh." What they can't get done today, they do the next - and the world doesn't end. Their attitude creates a culture of less stress and anxiety. Today we're cooking to bust stress alongside my good friend Carolina, an Italian-born doctor living in the US who knows a thing or two about managing a stressful life with good food and great company. Recipes: Millet Cauliflower Soup with Sauteed Broccoli; Rigatoni with Caramelized Fennel and Garlic; Lemon Spaghetti

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Sustainability, Italian Style

Sustainability is about more than carrying reusable bags to the market. It's about being awake and conscious of the steps we take on our fragile planet. Do we all use resources? We do. Can we all do better? Absolutely. From focusing on seasonal ingredients to reducing food waste, we can learn a lot from Italian culture. In this episode, we head to Florence, Italy to visit my friend Roberto. We'll visit an excellent local market to pick out some fresh ingredients, grab a quick coffee to discuss his own sustainable practices, and then head into the kitchen to make a delicious panzanella together - a beloved Tuscan bread-and-veggie salad that you'll want to make all the time. Recipes: Italian Seasonal Salad; Panzanella with Caramelized Figs

Monday, July 28th

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Sustainability, Italian Style

Sustainability is about more than carrying reusable bags to the market. It's about being awake and conscious of the steps we take on our fragile planet. Do we all use resources? We do. Can we all do better? Absolutely. From focusing on seasonal ingredients to reducing food waste, we can learn a lot from Italian culture. In this episode, we head to Florence, Italy to visit my friend Roberto. We'll visit an excellent local market to pick out some fresh ingredients, grab a quick coffee to discuss his own sustainable practices, and then head into the kitchen to make a delicious panzanella together - a beloved Tuscan bread-and-veggie salad that you'll want to make all the time. Recipes: Italian Seasonal Salad; Panzanella with Caramelized Figs

5:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Sustainability, Italian Style

Sustainability is about more than carrying reusable bags to the market. It's about being awake and conscious of the steps we take on our fragile planet. Do we all use resources? We do. Can we all do better? Absolutely. From focusing on seasonal ingredients to reducing food waste, we can learn a lot from Italian culture. In this episode, we head to Florence, Italy to visit my friend Roberto. We'll visit an excellent local market to pick out some fresh ingredients, grab a quick coffee to discuss his own sustainable practices, and then head into the kitchen to make a delicious panzanella together - a beloved Tuscan bread-and-veggie salad that you'll want to make all the time. Recipes: Italian Seasonal Salad; Panzanella with Caramelized Figs

Sunday, August 3rd

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Runtime: 00:26:46
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Sustainability, Italian Style

Sustainability is about more than carrying reusable bags to the market. It's about being awake and conscious of the steps we take on our fragile planet. Do we all use resources? We do. Can we all do better? Absolutely. From focusing on seasonal ingredients to reducing food waste, we can learn a lot from Italian culture. In this episode, we head to Florence, Italy to visit my friend Roberto. We'll visit an excellent local market to pick out some fresh ingredients, grab a quick coffee to discuss his own sustainable practices, and then head into the kitchen to make a delicious panzanella together - a beloved Tuscan bread-and-veggie salad that you'll want to make all the time. Recipes: Italian Seasonal Salad; Panzanella with Caramelized Figs

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Compassionate Cooking

Compassion for all living things is a guiding principle in my life. In the kitchen, I feel a deep gratitude and respect for the blessings of abundance I experience, and I cook with that feeling in my heart for each and every meal I prepare. Compassionate cooking is cooking without harming a living thing, and it's the backbone of my Macroterranean diet. In this episode, I cook with two of my favorite people. First, we start with dessert as my good friend Fran Costigan, a renowned vegan pastry chef, shows us a tart that will satiate your sweet tooth. Then, it's off to Florence to cook with Serenella Monicchi, owner and chef of La Fate, who's known for her keen ability to cook to her guests' needs with a little help from the stars. Recipes: No-Bake Chocolate Ganache; Red Rice with Sage, Almond & Pumpkin Seed Pesto; Vegan Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

Monday, August 4th

1:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Compassionate Cooking

Compassion for all living things is a guiding principle in my life. In the kitchen, I feel a deep gratitude and respect for the blessings of abundance I experience, and I cook with that feeling in my heart for each and every meal I prepare. Compassionate cooking is cooking without harming a living thing, and it's the backbone of my Macroterranean diet. In this episode, I cook with two of my favorite people. First, we start with dessert as my good friend Fran Costigan, a renowned vegan pastry chef, shows us a tart that will satiate your sweet tooth. Then, it's off to Florence to cook with Serenella Monicchi, owner and chef of La Fate, who's known for her keen ability to cook to her guests' needs with a little help from the stars. Recipes: No-Bake Chocolate Ganache; Red Rice with Sage, Almond & Pumpkin Seed Pesto; Vegan Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

5:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Compassionate Cooking

Compassion for all living things is a guiding principle in my life. In the kitchen, I feel a deep gratitude and respect for the blessings of abundance I experience, and I cook with that feeling in my heart for each and every meal I prepare. Compassionate cooking is cooking without harming a living thing, and it's the backbone of my Macroterranean diet. In this episode, I cook with two of my favorite people. First, we start with dessert as my good friend Fran Costigan, a renowned vegan pastry chef, shows us a tart that will satiate your sweet tooth. Then, it's off to Florence to cook with Serenella Monicchi, owner and chef of La Fate, who's known for her keen ability to cook to her guests' needs with a little help from the stars. Recipes: No-Bake Chocolate Ganache; Red Rice with Sage, Almond & Pumpkin Seed Pesto; Vegan Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

Sunday, August 10th

5:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Compassionate Cooking

Compassion for all living things is a guiding principle in my life. In the kitchen, I feel a deep gratitude and respect for the blessings of abundance I experience, and I cook with that feeling in my heart for each and every meal I prepare. Compassionate cooking is cooking without harming a living thing, and it's the backbone of my Macroterranean diet. In this episode, I cook with two of my favorite people. First, we start with dessert as my good friend Fran Costigan, a renowned vegan pastry chef, shows us a tart that will satiate your sweet tooth. Then, it's off to Florence to cook with Serenella Monicchi, owner and chef of La Fate, who's known for her keen ability to cook to her guests' needs with a little help from the stars. Recipes: No-Bake Chocolate Ganache; Red Rice with Sage, Almond & Pumpkin Seed Pesto; Vegan Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches

9:30am on
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Conscious Eating

We eat when we walk; we eat in the car; we eat at our desks, in line for gas or as we stare at our screens. Conscious eating is paying attention to what, when and how much you eat so that you're properly nourished on more than the primal level. You're nourished by the textures, aromas, and colors of your food. Even the dishes make you happy. Let's discover the world of conscious eating. We'll also stop by one of Rome's most beloved restaurants, Origano, to make a plant-based carbonara that's truly unbelievable. Recipes Noodles and Broth with Fried Tempeh; Carbonara; Stewed Vegetables over Tofu Slabs

Monday, August 11th

1:30am on
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Conscious Eating

We eat when we walk; we eat in the car; we eat at our desks, in line for gas or as we stare at our screens. Conscious eating is paying attention to what, when and how much you eat so that you're properly nourished on more than the primal level. You're nourished by the textures, aromas, and colors of your food. Even the dishes make you happy. Let's discover the world of conscious eating. We'll also stop by one of Rome's most beloved restaurants, Origano, to make a plant-based carbonara that's truly unbelievable. Recipes Noodles and Broth with Fried Tempeh; Carbonara; Stewed Vegetables over Tofu Slabs

5:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Conscious Eating

We eat when we walk; we eat in the car; we eat at our desks, in line for gas or as we stare at our screens. Conscious eating is paying attention to what, when and how much you eat so that you're properly nourished on more than the primal level. You're nourished by the textures, aromas, and colors of your food. Even the dishes make you happy. Let's discover the world of conscious eating. We'll also stop by one of Rome's most beloved restaurants, Origano, to make a plant-based carbonara that's truly unbelievable. Recipes Noodles and Broth with Fried Tempeh; Carbonara; Stewed Vegetables over Tofu Slabs

Sunday, August 17th

5:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Conscious Eating

We eat when we walk; we eat in the car; we eat at our desks, in line for gas or as we stare at our screens. Conscious eating is paying attention to what, when and how much you eat so that you're properly nourished on more than the primal level. You're nourished by the textures, aromas, and colors of your food. Even the dishes make you happy. Let's discover the world of conscious eating. We'll also stop by one of Rome's most beloved restaurants, Origano, to make a plant-based carbonara that's truly unbelievable. Recipes Noodles and Broth with Fried Tempeh; Carbonara; Stewed Vegetables over Tofu Slabs

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Eat Like An Italian

Eating like an Italian doesn't mean pizza in one hand and lasagna in the other. Eating like an Italian means holding a deep respect for food, cooking and the art of the enjoyed meal. Meals are celebrated in Italy, not raced through. In this episode, we learn to cook and eat like Italians. We'll also chat with two of my favorite neighbors in Philadelphia's Italian Market: Emilio Mignucci of DiBruno Brothers and Anthony Anastasio of Anthony's Coffee. Recipes Caponata on Toasted Bread; Italian Rice Pudding

Monday, August 18th

1:30am on
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Eat Like An Italian

Eating like an Italian doesn't mean pizza in one hand and lasagna in the other. Eating like an Italian means holding a deep respect for food, cooking and the art of the enjoyed meal. Meals are celebrated in Italy, not raced through. In this episode, we learn to cook and eat like Italians. We'll also chat with two of my favorite neighbors in Philadelphia's Italian Market: Emilio Mignucci of DiBruno Brothers and Anthony Anastasio of Anthony's Coffee. Recipes Caponata on Toasted Bread; Italian Rice Pudding

5:30am on
Runtime: 00:26:46
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Eat Like An Italian

Eating like an Italian doesn't mean pizza in one hand and lasagna in the other. Eating like an Italian means holding a deep respect for food, cooking and the art of the enjoyed meal. Meals are celebrated in Italy, not raced through. In this episode, we learn to cook and eat like Italians. We'll also chat with two of my favorite neighbors in Philadelphia's Italian Market: Emilio Mignucci of DiBruno Brothers and Anthony Anastasio of Anthony's Coffee. Recipes Caponata on Toasted Bread; Italian Rice Pudding

Sunday, August 24th

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Eat Like An Italian

Eating like an Italian doesn't mean pizza in one hand and lasagna in the other. Eating like an Italian means holding a deep respect for food, cooking and the art of the enjoyed meal. Meals are celebrated in Italy, not raced through. In this episode, we learn to cook and eat like Italians. We'll also chat with two of my favorite neighbors in Philadelphia's Italian Market: Emilio Mignucci of DiBruno Brothers and Anthony Anastasio of Anthony's Coffee. Recipes Caponata on Toasted Bread; Italian Rice Pudding

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Sunday Gravy

When I was a kid, Sunday gravy was a ritual in our house. Someone even stayed home from Mass to stir it so it didn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Tomato gravy, or sauce, was only part of our Sunday tradition, which was all about family, friends and food. Let's celebrate the ritual of eating well as we go to Tuscany and cook Sunday gravy with the Tamburini family. Recipes: Pasta Pomodoro; Polenta Puttanesca

Monday, August 25th

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Sunday Gravy

When I was a kid, Sunday gravy was a ritual in our house. Someone even stayed home from Mass to stir it so it didn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Tomato gravy, or sauce, was only part of our Sunday tradition, which was all about family, friends and food. Let's celebrate the ritual of eating well as we go to Tuscany and cook Sunday gravy with the Tamburini family. Recipes: Pasta Pomodoro; Polenta Puttanesca

5:30am on
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Sunday Gravy

When I was a kid, Sunday gravy was a ritual in our house. Someone even stayed home from Mass to stir it so it didn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Tomato gravy, or sauce, was only part of our Sunday tradition, which was all about family, friends and food. Let's celebrate the ritual of eating well as we go to Tuscany and cook Sunday gravy with the Tamburini family. Recipes: Pasta Pomodoro; Polenta Puttanesca

Sunday, August 31st

5:30am on
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Sunday Gravy

When I was a kid, Sunday gravy was a ritual in our house. Someone even stayed home from Mass to stir it so it didn't stick to the bottom of the pan. Tomato gravy, or sauce, was only part of our Sunday tradition, which was all about family, friends and food. Let's celebrate the ritual of eating well as we go to Tuscany and cook Sunday gravy with the Tamburini family. Recipes: Pasta Pomodoro; Polenta Puttanesca

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Life in the Slow Lane

We race through our days, breathless and exhausted at the end. Did we achieve a lot? Probably - but at what cost to our wellness? It's time to slow down and enjoy cooking and eating. In this episode, we're headed to Tuscany to visit my old friend, Tony Quiles, a retired New York City police officer who traded his big-city life for a quiet place in the Italian countryside and never looked back. Recipes: Pureed White Bean Soup with Spicy Sauteed Carrots; Spaghetti Aglio e Olio