Some of the longest lived people attribute their longevity to their healthy diet, a purpose in their lives, family and...friends. I don't know about you, but life without my friends, would be a grim affair indeed. Friends love us, keep us honest, call us out when we need it and are always in our corners, giving unconditional love and support. Recipes: Eggplant Mushroom Style; Pasta Puttanesca; Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms.

Some of the longest lived people attribute their longevity to their healthy diet, a purpose in their lives, family and...friends. I don't know about you, but life without my friends, would be a grim affair indeed. Friends love us, keep us honest, call us out when we need it and are always in our corners, giving unconditional love and support. Recipes: Eggplant Mushroom Style; Pasta Puttanesca; Tagliatelle with Porcini Mushrooms.

I know what you're thinking. Here's where she lectures us about eating for heart health yet again. Hang on. Don't touch that remote. What if I told you that there's more to heart health than kale? Our emotional connections to what and how we eat help determine how our hearts feel day to day. Life is short so let's live well and thrive. Recipes: Brown Rice Risotto with Vegan Sausage; and Fennel; Pasta Ortolana; Artichoke, Carrot and Zucchini Salad; With Lime Vinaigrette.

I know what you're thinking. Here's where she lectures us about eating for heart health yet again. Hang on. Don't touch that remote. What if I told you that there's more to heart health than kale? Our emotional connections to what and how we eat help determine how our hearts feel day to day. Life is short so let's live well and thrive. Recipes: Brown Rice Risotto with Vegan Sausage; and Fennel; Pasta Ortolana; Artichoke, Carrot and Zucchini Salad; With Lime Vinaigrette.

It's no secret that I love coffee...but not just any coffee; the rich, bitter coffee we know as espresso. That little shot of heaven makes my day like just about no other thing I can think of. And the best coffee in the world, in my humble opinion? In Naples, baby. Let's explore the world of caffe. Recipes: Almond Cantucci; Chocolate Coffee Cookies.

It's no secret that I love coffee...but not just any coffee; the rich, bitter coffee we know as espresso. That little shot of heaven makes my day like just about no other thing I can think of. And the best coffee in the world, in my humble opinion? In Naples, baby. Let's explore the world of caffe. Recipes: Almond Cantucci; Chocolate Coffee Cookies.

The Beatles sang it and it has become an anthem for living well. All you need is love. I would add, great food, good wine and wonderful people at your table. As we travel to Italy today, you'll see the embodiment of love in how we cook together, what we cook and the feast after the work. All you need is love and that's what you'll get today. Recipes: Agri Dolce Squash; Pasta Pomodoro; Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas on Toasted Bread.

The Beatles sang it and it has become an anthem for living well. All you need is love. I would add, great food, good wine and wonderful people at your table. As we travel to Italy today, you'll see the embodiment of love in how we cook together, what we cook and the feast after the work. All you need is love and that's what you'll get today. Recipes: Agri Dolce Squash; Pasta Pomodoro; Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas on Toasted Bread.

There are women in my life that shape the woman I am. They're forces of nature; strong, loving, driven by their life's work and their families. Like most women, we band together and get...stuff...done. And we do it with style. Let's travel to Pompeii to cook with one of the coolest, strongest and finest cooks I know. Recipes: Miso Eggplant and Herbed Rice; Cacio e Pepe; Conchiglie with Raw Tomatoes.

There are women in my life that shape the woman I am. They're forces of nature; strong, loving, driven by their life's work and their families. Like most women, we band together and get...stuff...done. And we do it with style. Let's travel to Pompeii to cook with one of the coolest, strongest and finest cooks I know. Recipes: Miso Eggplant and Herbed Rice; Cacio e Pepe; Conchiglie with Raw Tomatoes.

We have one home: this fragile planet we call Mother Earth. And since most of us don't have a 'Plan B' when it comes to where future generations might live, we need to take care of our Mother now, like now. Today we cook to tread lightly on our planet, including a visit to a macrobiotic vinegar producer in Modena. Recipes: Lentil Soup with Sauteed Greens; Whole Roasted Cauliflower

We have one home: this fragile planet we call Mother Earth. And since most of us don't have a 'Plan B' when it comes to where future generations might live, we need to take care of our Mother now, like now. Today we cook to tread lightly on our planet, including a visit to a macrobiotic vinegar producer in Modena. Recipes: Lentil Soup with Sauteed Greens; Whole Roasted Cauliflower

We talk a lot about green living - but what about green eating? From kale to broccoli rabe and all the greens in between, one of the most important ingredients in Italian cooking is green leafy vegetables. Today we're making dishes that use easy-to-find greens in ways you've probably never considered. We'll even stop by my local supermarket to show you how fast and easy it can be to make a healthy and hearty lunch. Recipes: Whipped Chickpeas with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe and Toasted Bread; Kale Salad; Orecchiette with Potatoes and Arugula

We talk a lot about green living - but what about green eating? From kale to broccoli rabe and all the greens in between, one of the most important ingredients in Italian cooking is green leafy vegetables. Today we're making dishes that use easy-to-find greens in ways you've probably never considered. We'll even stop by my local supermarket to show you how fast and easy it can be to make a healthy and hearty lunch. Recipes: Whipped Chickpeas with Sauteed Broccoli Rabe and Toasted Bread; Kale Salad; Orecchiette with Potatoes and Arugula

It's easy to forget the importance of buying fresh food in our busy lives - and remembering to use it before it spoils. As Americans, we waste between 30-40% of the food we purchase. That's almost 120 billion pounds each year! On the other hand, food waste in Italy is 4-5% thanks to an unparalleled reverence towards smart shopping, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable practices. Today's dishes are all about working with what you've got and cleaning out the fridge in a delicious way. We'll also visit a pasta mill in Pienza that has been practicing zero-waste principles for generations. Recipes: Kitchen Sink Soup; Ciambotta over Farro

It's easy to forget the importance of buying fresh food in our busy lives - and remembering to use it before it spoils. As Americans, we waste between 30-40% of the food we purchase. That's almost 120 billion pounds each year! On the other hand, food waste in Italy is 4-5% thanks to an unparalleled reverence towards smart shopping, seasonal ingredients, and sustainable practices. Today's dishes are all about working with what you've got and cleaning out the fridge in a delicious way. We'll also visit a pasta mill in Pienza that has been practicing zero-waste principles for generations. Recipes: Kitchen Sink Soup; Ciambotta over Farro