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Host of Food Network's "Chopped"
December 19, 2015
Ted Allen, host of Food Network's "Chopped" talks with Jolene this week about some of his favorite holiday things. After a visit with the Carmel native, Jolene revisits some of her favorite segments from 2015.
Restaurant Tallent
December 12, 2015
Restaurant Tallent will close at year-end and Host Jolene Ketzenberger caught up with IU professor Christine Barbour, a foodwriter who was there when groundbreaking chefs Dave and Krissy Tallent opened 12 years ago. Then it's urban farming, foodie gifts and all things local.
Holiday Gift Shopping
December 5, 2015
Holiday gift shopping and local merchants go hand-in-hand when it comes to food and drink. This week Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with people who can help you find good local gifts of food and drink.
Happy Thanksgiving
November 28, 2015
The holidays are upon us and Host Jolene Ketzenberger visits with celebrity chef Mario Batali and hears about his seasonal food and drink preferences. She learns more at her annual Chef's Thanksgiving pitch-in before joining the Sons of Norway for a lutefisk dinner. She also previews a new feature with Sara Risley.
Talking Hard Cider
November 21, 2015
It's Thanksgiving time and host Jolene Ketzenberger helps you get ready by talking hard cider with New Day Craft co-owner Tia Agnew. Next she talks with Lisa Cunningham of Mass Ave. Wine Shop about pairings and then catches up with Erin Edds who is reviving Country Mouse City Mouse for the season. Finally it's a visit with Dean Wilson, who left Indianapolis two years ago to make wine--and brought 230 cases from his first season back with him last week.
Cookie Contest Time
November 14, 2015
It's cookie contest time and Host Jolene Ketzenberger tells you how to sign up. Last year's judges also offer hints, so listen for Thom England of Ivy Tech, Nicole Ankney Anderson of Four Birds Bakery and A. Rene Trevino of Rene's Baker. She also visits with Elizabeth Garber, owner of Best Chocolate in Town and Carrie Abbott of Newfangled Confections before talking recipes with author Donna Cronk.
Preserving Vegetables
November 7, 2015
With the holidays nearly upon us, host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with master gardner Joellen Meyers Sharp about tucking away the vegetables. She then visits with Food Network veteran Loreal Gavin to find out about the "Butcher Babe's" new business and its Thanksgiving relevance. And then it's on to the City Market and a conversation with Stevi Stoesz Kersh about the "12 Chefs of Christmas" fundraiser and the latest market news.
World Food Competition
October 31, 2015
Three Indianapolis chefs are competing next week in the World Food Competition in Orlando, Fla. Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with Craig Baker, of the Local, Plow and Anchor and the Bent Rail; Cindy Hawkins of Circle City Sweets; and Matt Stum of the Local, who will be doing their best to impress the judges. Jolene also talks with local food blogger Heather Tallmann who has been a World Food Competition judge in previous years.
Pop Up Dinner
October 17, 2015
A pop up dinner on Oct. 26 featuring three women chefs and a bartender is the focus of this week's show. Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with organizer Julie Bolejack of Chocolate for the Spirit. Then she talks with each participant, including Erin Kem of R bistro; Abbi Merriss of Bluebeard, Zoe Taylor of Milktooth and Jessica Taylor, a bartender at the soon-to-open Marrow.
Chocolate Fest
October 10, 2015
Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks Chocolate Fest, new big-box grocery stores and how food helps form a community's culture on this week's show.
Importance of Food Service
October 3, 2015
While food takes center stage at the city's finest restaurants, good service is an important element for the best possible experience for diners. Host Jolene Ketzenberger talks with a cross-section of industry leaders about service, what makes it good and what needs to be done to make it better.
Chef Greg Hardesty
September 26, 2015
Recess and Room Four chef and owner Greg Hardesty talks with Host Jolene Ketzenberger about changes to his popular restaurants. Caterer Brad Gates looks back and ahead on the city's food scene while Bent Rail co-ow er Craig Baker lets us know when his brewery's beer will be ready and what he's planning to cook for the World Food Championship in November.