http://www.edenfoods.com/mediacenter/podcast_table.php en-us © 2008 Citadel Broadcasting Join Eden Foods to explore and celebrate real food Eden Foods Eden Foods and WJR Radio present Come to the Table, a weekly one hour radio show hosted by Melinda Curtis, exploring our region's unique agricultural and culinary heritage. Each show features vibrant conversations with chefs, authors, farmers, food manufacturers, retailers, etc. who are passionate about bringing good food to people in all aspects. Eden Foods and WJR Radio present Come to the Table, a weekly one hour radio show hosted by Melinda Curtis, exploring our region's unique agricultural and culinary heritage. Each show features vibrant conversations with chefs, authors, farmers, food manufacturers, retailers, etc. who are passionate about bringing good food to people in all aspects. Eden Foods webmaster@edenfoods.com clean http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=831632&spid=23057 When two former food business executives and a successful entrepreneur joined together with a shared passion for sustainable, local food, a new Michigan food company emerged. Meet the founders of Eat Local, Eat Natural, a food distribution firm poised to be a driving force behind our growing local food supply. Guests include partners Gary Kuneman, Bill Taylor, and Dan Courser. Eden Foods When two former food business executives and a successful entrepreneur joined together with a shared passion for sustainable, local food, a new Michigan food company emerged. Meet the founders of Eat Local, Eat Natural, a food distribution firm poised to be a driving force behind our growing local food supply. Guests include partners Gary Kuneman, Bill Taylor, and Dan Courser. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=831632&spid=23057 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:02 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=831632&spid=23057 Meet some great local artists and get an exclusive preview of the Blues, Brew and Slow Food BBQ at Greenfield Village Thursday, August 14th, an evening filled with great food and entertainment. Guests include Susan Schmidt of The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Nick Seccia, Executive Chef of The Henry Ford, local blues artist Tracey Garneau, and Cliff McClanahan of the Front Street Blues Band. Eden Foods Meet some great local artists and get an exclusive preview of the Blues, Brew and Slow Food BBQ at Greenfield Village Thursday, August 14th, an evening filled with great food and entertainment. Guests include Susan Schmidt of The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, Nick Seccia, Executive Chef of The Henry Ford, local blues artist Tracey Garneau, and Cliff McClanahan of the Front Street Blues Band. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=831632&spid=23057 Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:03 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=820428&spid=23057 Ever dream of fleeing the suburbs and taking on the life of a rancher? Meet one family that did just that, and how their experience evolved to raising natural pastured cattle and buffalo, and hear about the health aspects of natural meat and which preparation techniques yield the best results. Guests include Renee and Kevin MacRicthie of TMZ Farms in Pickney, Michigan; and Chef Nick and Mark Jonna of Plum Market. Eden Foods Ever dream of fleeing the suburbs and taking on the life of a rancher? Meet one family that did just that, and how their experience evolved to raising natural pastured cattle and buffalo, and hear about the health aspects of natural meat and which preparation techniques yield the best results. Guests include Renee and Kevin MacRicthie of TMZ Farms in Pickney, Michigan; and Chef Nick and Mark Jonna of Plum Market. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=820428&spid=23057 Sun, 03 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:02 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=809123&spid=23057 A recent major study identified Detroit as having one of the worst distribution patterns of fresh produce in the country, a serious problem with many social and health consequences. Find out how a pilot program called "Buy Local Eat Fresh" intends to correct this situation. Guests include Jane Shallal, President of the Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers of Michigan; Christine Lietzau, Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture's Select Michigan Program, and Bob Hobson, Regional Director for the Save-A-Lot Stores. Eden Foods A recent major study identified Detroit as having one of the worst distribution patterns of fresh produce in the country, a serious problem with many social and health consequences. Find out how a pilot program called "Buy Local Eat Fresh" intends to correct this situation. Guests include Jane Shallal, President of the Associated Food and Petroleum Dealers of Michigan; Christine Lietzau, Director of the Michigan Department of Agriculture's Select Michigan Program, and Bob Hobson, Regional Director for the Save-A-Lot Stores. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=809123&spid=23057 Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:02 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=798191&spid=23057 July is National Ice Cream Month. Celebrate by taking an inside look at Michigan's dairy industry to discover how milk and ice cream are produced. Plus a preview of this week's Great Dairy Adventure happening in East Lansing. Guests include include Marty and Greg McGuire of Guernsey Dairy Farm Ice Cream and Milk processing plant in Northville and Perry and Glen Messing, of Messing Sons Ltd Dairy Farm in Ruth, Michigan. Eden Foods July is National Ice Cream Month. Celebrate by taking an inside look at Michigan's dairy industry to discover how milk and ice cream are produced. Plus a preview of this week's Great Dairy Adventure happening in East Lansing. Guests include include Marty and Greg McGuire of Guernsey Dairy Farm Ice Cream and Milk processing plant in Northville and Perry and Glen Messing, of Messing Sons Ltd Dairy Farm in Ruth, Michigan. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=798191&spid=23057 Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:01 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=757010&spid=23057 Ready to hit the highway for a tasty adventure? In Michigan some of the most delicious food experiences and discoveries are just around the next bend. Guests include Hanna Raskin of the American Table Culinary Tours initiative, Marc Jonna of Plum Market, and Linda Jones of the Michigan Grape and Wine Council. Eden Foods Ready to hit the highway for a tasty adventure? In Michigan some of the most delicious food experiences and discoveries are just around the next bend. Guests include Hanna Raskin of the American Table Culinary Tours initiative, Marc Jonna of Plum Market, and Linda Jones of the Michigan Grape and Wine Council. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=757010&spid=23057 Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:03 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=746988&spid=23057 The special gifts Dad brings to our table can not be measured, even in a lifetime. Celebrate Father's Day with two Detroit area patriarchs as they talk about food and family spanning four generations. Guests include Herb Handleman with his son, Ted and granddaughter, Leah; and John McGuire with his daughter, Karen and his son, Jim. Eden Foods The special gifts Dad brings to our table can not be measured, even in a lifetime. Celebrate Father's Day with two Detroit area patriarchs as they talk about food and family spanning four generations. Guests include Herb Handleman with his son, Ted and granddaughter, Leah; and John McGuire with his daughter, Karen and his son, Jim. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=746988&spid=23057 Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:05 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=736277&spid=23057 It's strawberry time in Michigan and everyone loves those luscious red berries. Find out what to expect when you go to pick your own, explore some of the best places to pick them, and learn about an upcoming Michigan celebration of all things strawberry. Special guests include Joan Baudner of the Belleville National Strawberry Festival, Jean Lipe of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and Dan Rowe of Rowe's Produce Farm in Ypsilanti. Eden Foods It's strawberry time in Michigan and everyone loves those luscious red berries. Find out what to expect when you go to pick your own, explore some of the best places to pick them, and learn about an upcoming Michigan celebration of all things strawberry. Special guests include Joan Baudner of the Belleville National Strawberry Festival, Jean Lipe of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, and Dan Rowe of Rowe's Produce Farm in Ypsilanti. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=736277&spid=23057 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 37:49 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=728395&spid=23057 Did you know over 134 farm products, from apples to zucchini are grown or raised commercially in Michigan? Celebrate our state's rich agricultural heritage and preview the upcoming Select Michigan Foods Celebration in Rochester Hills. Special guests include Tony Curtis of Papa Joe's Gourmet Market, Danelli Dellaqua of Tom's Oyster Bar, and Miss Michigan, Gina Valo. Eden Foods Did you know over 134 farm products, from apples to zucchini are grown or raised commercially in Michigan? Celebrate our state's rich agricultural heritage and preview the upcoming Select Michigan Foods Celebration in Rochester Hills. Special guests include Tony Curtis of Papa Joe's Gourmet Market, Danelli Dellaqua of Tom's Oyster Bar, and Miss Michigan, Gina Valo. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=728395&spid=23057 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:05 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=715489&spid=23057 What do asparagus and the "war on drugs" have in common? Find out this, and much more. Special guests include Michigan filmmaker Kirsten Kelly, creator of the award winning documentary "Stalking the Asparagus"; John Bakker, Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus committee, and chef Steve Simpson of the Michigan Art Institute. Eden Foods What do asparagus and the "war on drugs" have in common? Find out this, and much more. Special guests include Michigan filmmaker Kirsten Kelly, creator of the award winning documentary "Stalking the Asparagus"; John Bakker, Executive Director of the Michigan Asparagus committee, and chef Steve Simpson of the Michigan Art Institute. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=715489&spid=23057 Sun, 25 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:06 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=715486&spid=23057 Travel along with PBS show host, author, and chef Eric Villegas as he discusses his new book and describes his adventures through Michigan's culinary landscape. Eric shares the highlights of his journey, unexpected twists in the road, and more. Special guests also include Steve Klein from Huron River Press. Eden Foods Travel along with PBS show host, author, and chef Eric Villegas as he discusses his new book and describes his adventures through Michigan's culinary landscape. Eric shares the highlights of his journey, unexpected twists in the road, and more. Special guests also include Steve Klein from Huron River Press. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=715486&spid=23057 Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 37:52 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=698195&spid=23057 Gardens, greening, youth education, and breaking bread together ... it's all part of the positive impact that the local food renaissance is having inside the City of Detroit. Guests include Ashley Atkins of The Greening of Detroit, Brian Perrone of Slow’s BBQ, and Jackie Victor of Avalon Breads. Eden Foods Gardens, greening, youth education, and breaking bread together ... it's all part of the positive impact that the local food renaissance is having inside the City of Detroit. Guests include Ashley Atkins of The Greening of Detroit, Brian Perrone of Slow’s BBQ, and Jackie Victor of Avalon Breads. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=698195&spid=23057 Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:02 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=687416&spid=23057 Some of Michigan’s most flavorful and interesting foods are not grown, but found. A tale of wild mushrooms, and how one man built a global business out of harvesting rare edibles and wild foraged foods. Guests include Ed Baker of Earthy Delights, Craig Common of The Common Grille, and Diane Pierce of Superior Foods. Eden Foods Some of Michigan’s most flavorful and interesting foods are not grown, but found. A tale of wild mushrooms, and how one man built a global business out of harvesting rare edibles and wild foraged foods. Guests include Ed Baker of Earthy Delights, Craig Common of The Common Grille, and Diane Pierce of Superior Foods. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=687416&spid=23057 Sun, 04 May 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:05 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=674177&spid=23057 What does it mean to be green? Growing good food and good will while helping the planet with Gleaners, a look ahead to the the Green Street Fair in Plymouth, Michigan (May 3 and 4), and more. Guests include Terri O’Brien of Street Marketing, Marc Zupmore of the DTE Energy Garden program, and Steven Simpson, Director of Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Michigan. Eden Foods What does it mean to be green? Growing good food and good will while helping the planet with Gleaners, a look ahead to the the Green Street Fair in Plymouth, Michigan (May 3 and 4), and more. Guests include Terri O’Brien of Street Marketing, Marc Zupmore of the DTE Energy Garden program, and Steven Simpson, Director of Culinary Arts at the Art Institute of Michigan. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=674177&spid=23057 Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:06 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=663275&spid=23057 How can we keep Earth Day going every day of the year? One way is to cultivate a closer relationship with the foods we eat. Michael Pleaz of the Rochester Mills Beer Company discusses Mind, Body, & Spirit, a revolutionary total sustainable restaurant set to open this fall; guest Michael Dwyer offers a lowdown on raw food, and more. Eden Foods How can we keep Earth Day going every day of the year? One way is to cultivate a closer relationship with the foods we eat. Michael Pleaz of the Rochester Mills Beer Company discusses Mind, Body, & Spirit, a revolutionary total sustainable restaurant set to open this fall; guest Michael Dwyer offers a lowdown on raw food, and more. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=663275&spid=23057 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:23 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=657138&spid=23057 What goes into building a strong, sustainable local food system, and why is this so important? Learn about the Food System Economic Partnership and some of its projects such as urban gardens; and celebrate the season with a Slow Food Spring Feast. Guests include Michael Score of Michigan State University Extension, Susan Schmidt of The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and Nick Seccia, Executive Chef of The Henry Ford. Eden Foods What goes into building a strong, sustainable local food system, and why is this so important? Learn about the Food System Economic Partnership and some of its projects such as urban gardens; and celebrate the season with a Slow Food Spring Feast. Guests include Michael Score of Michigan State University Extension, Susan Schmidt of The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and Nick Seccia, Executive Chef of The Henry Ford. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=657138&spid=23057 Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 38:02 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=644841&spid=23057 What is the secret to perfectly pairing great food and wine? If that subject has left you confused, fear no more. Tonight we'll be speaking with two of the nation's greatest experts to learn the secrets behind food and wine pairing. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Madeline Triffon, Director of Wine for the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group, Marc Jonna, co-owner of Plum Market, and Frank Turner, executive chef of the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group. Eden Foods What is the secret to perfectly pairing great food and wine? If that subject has left you confused, fear no more. Tonight we'll be speaking with two of the nation's greatest experts to learn the secrets behind food and wine pairing. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Madeline Triffon, Director of Wine for the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group, Marc Jonna, co-owner of Plum Market, and Frank Turner, executive chef of the Matt Prentice Restaurant Group. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=644841&spid=23057 Sun, 06 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0400 37:20 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=634108&spid=23057 April is National Soy month. We're going to acknowledge the amazing health benefits of one of nature's wonder foods, and also look at some of the confusion and controversy surrounding the health benefits of soy. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Mary Vendervelde of Better Health Stores, Wendy Esko, a natural foods and macrobiotic cooking teacher who has written over 20 natural foods cookbooks, and Matt Schellig, Owner and Executive Chef of Aunt Olive's Good Food 2 Go in Birmingham. Eden Foods April is National Soy month. We're going to acknowledge the amazing health benefits of one of nature's wonder foods, and also look at some of the confusion and controversy surrounding the health benefits of soy. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Mary Vendervelde of Better Health Stores, Wendy Esko, a natural foods and macrobiotic cooking teacher who has written over 20 natural foods cookbooks, and Matt Schellig, Owner and Executive Chef of Aunt Olive's Good Food 2 Go in Birmingham. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=634108&spid=23057 Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 37:29 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=629561&spid=23057 It's Easter. It's spring. The egg is a symbol of both, and the egg is an appropriate topic of conversation. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Marc Jonna, co-owner of Plum Market, and Lisa & Jay Johnson, owners of Topsy Turvy Acres Pastured Poultry in Livingston County. Eden Foods It's Easter. It's spring. The egg is a symbol of both, and the egg is an appropriate topic of conversation. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Marc Jonna, co-owner of Plum Market, and Lisa & Jay Johnson, owners of Topsy Turvy Acres Pastured Poultry in Livingston County. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=629561&spid=23057 Sun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 37:15 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=616601&spid=23057 The tradition of Saint Patrick's Day is alive and well in this city. The Irish may have impacted the development of our hometown like no other single group. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Chef Kevin Brennan of the Detroit Athletic Club, and Jim Johnson, curator at the Henry Ford Museum.  Eden Foods The tradition of Saint Patrick's Day is alive and well in this city. The Irish may have impacted the development of our hometown like no other single group. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Chef Kevin Brennan of the Detroit Athletic Club, and Jim Johnson, curator at the Henry Ford Museum.  http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=616601&spid=23057 Sun, 16 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0400 36:52 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=606624&spid=23057 Ever hear the saying "you are what you eat"? Every day there is more and more evidence of the truth in that statement. Eating the right foods can make can make the difference between sickness and health. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Matt Prentice, the extraordinary renowned restaurateur in Detroit, and Frank Turner, Matt Prentice's Executive Chef. Eden Foods Ever hear the saying "you are what you eat"? Every day there is more and more evidence of the truth in that statement. Eating the right foods can make can make the difference between sickness and health. Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Matt Prentice, the extraordinary renowned restaurateur in Detroit, and Frank Turner, Matt Prentice's Executive Chef. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=606624&spid=23057 Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0500 27:22 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=596485&spid=23057 National Cherry month is celebrated in February. When we consider the cherry, there is so much to celebrate. Its taste, its beauty and the fact that so many new studies are revealing this powerful and succulent red fruit as the reigning queen in the pantheon of super-foods. For most of us however our love of cherries comes back to its incredible taste, and cherries top the list as one of America's favorite fruits. Joining us at the table tonight are: Chef Jim Barnett, Executive Chef of The Townsend, Patty Stern, Food and Travel writer and author of Cherry Home Companion, and Philip Korsen, Executive Director of the Michigan Cherry Committee. Eden Foods National Cherry month is celebrated in February. When we consider the cherry, there is so much to celebrate. Its taste, its beauty and the fact that so many new studies are revealing this powerful and succulent red fruit as the reigning queen in the pantheon of super-foods. For most of us however our love of cherries comes back to its incredible taste, and cherries top the list as one of America's favorite fruits. Joining us at the table tonight are: Chef Jim Barnett, Executive Chef of The Townsend, Patty Stern, Food and Travel writer and author of Cherry Home Companion, and Philip Korsen, Executive Director of the Michigan Cherry Committee. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=596485&spid=23057 Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 34:59 http://www.wjr.com/Article.asp?id=589580&spid=23057 February is American Heart month and it's a great time to learn how we can live a healthier and more heartfelt life. We're going to be talking about foods that are good for the heart and just because they are healthy doesn't mean they can't be delicious and artistically prepared. Joining us at the table tonight are: Chef Frank Turner, and Dietician Zonya Foco. Eden Foods February is American Heart month and it's a great time to learn how we can live a healthier and more heartfelt life. We're going to be talking about foods that are good for the heart and just because they are healthy doesn't mean they can't be delicious and artistically prepared. Joining us at the table tonight are: Chef Frank Turner, and Dietician Zonya Foco. http://www.wjr.com/Article.asp?id=589580&spid=23057 Sun, 17 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 37:02 http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=575224&spid=23057 Valentines Day and chocolate, those two things just seem to go together, but here's an unlikely combination: "Beer and Chocolate."Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Chef Reggie Emerson, Executive Chef at The Detroit Beer Company, Rex Halfpenny, our local beer authority and Publisher of Michigan Beer Guide, Matt Jonna, owner of Plum Market and legendary food connoisseur. Eden Foods Valentines Day and chocolate, those two things just seem to go together, but here's an unlikely combination: "Beer and Chocolate."Joining us at the table tonight are our guests: Chef Reggie Emerson, Executive Chef at The Detroit Beer Company, Rex Halfpenny, our local beer authority and Publisher of Michigan Beer Guide, Matt Jonna, owner of Plum Market and legendary food connoisseur. http://www.wjr.com/article.asp?id=575224&spid=23057 Sun, 10 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500 36:02