Food, News, And Views

Bulk candy store owner Brian Schenkman discusses Easter/Passover candies plus your favorite candies from then and now with Willy Wonka style candy journey. Restaurant News with New Times Food Editor Laine Doss Quick Fix Dinner in Minutes: Easter Lamb with New Potatoes and Sugar Snap Peas

Our guests for the day are Anita and Matthew Webb, Indian Food Gurus. Because April is National Poetry Month, they're hosting a special event at Naomi Gardens in coordination with O Miami.  And we'll also be serving up some tips for great Indian food at home. We'll have Restaurant News with Jen Karetnick, restaurant reviewer for Miami Magazine. And our Quick Fix Dinner in Minutes: Chicken Tikka Masala   Enjoy!

The Life of a Food Editor, Acclaimed Restaurant Critic and US Food Trends Restaurant News with New York Times Food Editor Sara Liss, Miami Herald Restaurant Reviewer and Wine News from Jacqueline Coleman Wine Columnist for the Key Biscayne Times and South Florida Luxury Guide. Quick Fix Dinner in Minutes: No Fuss Turkey and Black Bean Burrito

Guest: Chef Demetrios Pyliotis from Poseidon Greek Restaurant (#poseidonmiami) Topic: Greek cuisine and how to buy, store and cook really fresh seafood   Restaurant News with Laine Doss, Miami New Times Food Editor Quick Fix Dinner in Minutes: Greek Gyro Sandwich

Guest: Chef Irie aka Hugh A. Sinclair, personal chef and caterer Topic: Jamaican and Island cuisine Jamaican and other Caribbean Island food highlights and new style island-fusion flavors. 

Culinary stars of tomorrow from 17 Miami Dade schools with culinary programs participated in a chef competition. #tasteofeducation Guests: two student winners @EduarPaz @RoselinPineda, instructor @davidstrickland Education Fund’s Emily Cardenas Restaurant review from the Sun Sentinel’s Michael Mayo. 

He’s the owner of several restaurants, including top-rated Sakaya Kitchen, Blackbrick Chinese and Bird and Bone. He has fought cancer, diabetes, glaucoma and still going strong, an inspiration for us all. Restaurant news from Miami Herald reviewer, Sara Liss and wine news from wine columnist Jacqueline Coleman.

It’s the 18th annual South Beach Wine and Food Festival this weekend. The Burger Bash is one of the main events. Chef Victoria Dell’oca from Le Chick Restaurant is one of the chefs entering. She’ll join us with what it’s like to enter the contest and give tips for making the perfect burger. Quick Fix dinner in minutes: Buffalo Burger and Tomato Onion Salad.

Coconut Grove Art Festival, art, music and lots of food from some 50 restaurants, and cooking demonstrations. Naked Taco Chef Ralph Pagano and Hard Rock Stadium Exec Chef Dayanny De La Cruz, two of the 14 chefs who will be giving cooking demonstration’s join us with their festival recipes and some Valentine treats.  

Super Bowl Bash tips and ideas from Wayne Eldred Chef/Owner Tarpon Bend Raw Bar and Grill, Restaurant news with Miami Herald’s Sara Liss and quick fix dinner Mexican Chili. Watch Facebook live interview or listen to podcast. 

Topic chocolate, Ana and Francisco Morena owners of Pacari Organic Chocolates give tips on buying, storing and cooking chocolate. They’ll take part in Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden Chocolate Festival this weekend. Watch Facebook live interview or listen to podcast. 

Celebrating Chinese New Year with Eleanor Hoh AKA Wok Star. She gives tips on how to make quick and easy Asian food at home. Restaurant News with Jen Karetnick, Miami Magazine restaurant reviewer, Shari Gherman highlights American Fine Wine Competitoin and quick fix Dinner in Minutes Italian Minestrone.  

Carlos Gazitua owner of Sergio’s Cuban Café and Bar serves Cuban foods with a healthy twist. He’ll give tips on how to keep our New Year’s Resolutions to Eat Right and Keep Fit and still enjoy family favorites.  

Guest Margie Pikarsky, owner of Bee Heaven Organic Farm. Topic is local farms are at their peak right now. What to look for at farmer’s markets and what the  CSA (community supported agriculture) programs are and how to join.

Food safety, bacteria loves parties, Jesse Vazquez gives tips on holiday food safety, how long to leave food out at a buffet, how to store food. And Quick Fix Holiday dinner Steak au Poivre with Garlic Rosemary Potatoes.

Party planning, tips how to approach a caterer or plan one at home, Joy Wallace from A Joy Wallace Caterer and her Executive Chef Elgin Woodman and Designer Ashley Deloe has info for us.  

Holiday party ideas, real Valenciana Paella, no-fuss made at home and Spanish artisan delicasies, And more, the latest restaurant news with the Sun Sentinel’s Michael Mayo and a quick and easy dinner, Ham and Lentil Soup.

Looking for food gifts or add a special treat to your parties? Join Linda as she shows her favorite finds from the Fancy Food Show. Listen to the podcast and go to www.dinnerinminutes.com for photos and prices titled Fancy Food Show.