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Dr. Jaime Ellis And The Buzz On Florida's Honey Bees Oct 03, 2019

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Honey bees are in the national zeitgeist. They're a necessary part of our food supply, and they are under a lot of stress. In a special reporting collaboration between The Zest and WUSF Public Media news, for the next several weeks we're going to be taking a closer look at Florida's honey bees.

Honey bees are in the news a lot. But the news is mixed. It's hard to know how they're doing, exactly. To find out, host Robin Sussingham spoke with Dr. Jamie Ellis, Professor of Entomology and director of honey bee research at the University of Florida.

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Andrew Tambuzzo On Sausage And Heritage Sep 26, 2019

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We're taking a tour of the Tambuzzo Sausage Company! The family-owned enterprise has long provided housemade sausage to some of Tampa Bay’s most popular restaurants. And now its Tampa cafe, The Boozy Pig, serves up cut-to-order meats, bacons and sausages alongside sandwiches and other prepared foods. Go behind the scenes with Andrew Tambuzzo to learn how the sausage is made… literally.

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Fall Foods In Florida; And Key West Food Critic Murder Mysteries Sep 19, 2019

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There’s something cooking in Key West, and we’re not just talking about the key lime pie! We’ll hear from the author of some murder mysteries for foodies. Plus, the executive chef of Tampa's Oxford Exchange restaurant tells us how to celebrate fall foods while it’s still hot outside. It might be 95 degrees, but it's almost fall, ya'll!

Mango Ice Cream; Mocktails; and The Deep End Of Flavor Sep 12, 2019

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Fall is almost here, but as usual, Florida didn’t get the memo. As the Sunshine State continues living up to its name, we’ve got ideas to get you through the seemingly endless heatwave, when you really don’t feel like cooking: Chef Tenney Flynn's smoked fish dip, Florida blogger Danielle Rose's easy mango ice cream and colorful mocktails from entertaining expert Krayl Funch. This week --- simple recipes packed with Florida flavor.

The Columbia Restaurant's 1905 Salad; The Gasparilla Cookbook's Florida Orange Grove Pie; & Lazarus Lynch Sep 05, 2019

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Let's talk about some real Florida food! We’ll learn to make the Columbia Restaurant's signature 1905 Salad, which was actually invented in the 1940s. Then, fast-forward to 1961, when the Junior League of Tampa debuted its Gasparilla Cookbook, which included its prize-winning Florida Orange Grove Pie. And, we’ve got a conversation with celebrity chef Lazarus Lynch, who’s spreading the word about his Southern cuisine using a modern-day kitchen staple: social media.

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Barbecue Genius Ray Lampe aka Dr BBQ; and Genius Desserts from Food 52 Aug 29, 2019

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August is nearly over, but there’s still time to plan one last end-of-summer blowout bash. Today, we get barbecue advice from barbecue Hall-Of-Famer Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ. And what’s for dessert? Our contributor Janet Keeler offers ideas from the cookbook Food 52 Genius Desserts. We’re talking meats and sweets on The Zest!

Tampa Bay Times Food Critic Helen Freund; and a Florida Mom's Sunday Supper Movement Aug 22, 2019

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We’re talking to some of Tampa Bay’s favorite food personalities. Meet Helen Freund, the new restaurant critic for the Tampa Bay Times. Plus, blogger and social media sensation Isabel Laessig, a.k.a. Family Foodie, talks about her #SundaySupper movement, and offers advice for bringing the family together over a meal.

Florida's Lobster Season; Plus, A Trip To Robert Is Here Aug 15, 2019

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It’s been a South Florida icon since 1959. We’ll visit the legendary Robert Is Here fruit stand in Homestead. Plus: nice catch! Dive into the rules and recipes of Florida’s spiny lobster season.

Florida Wines Aug 08, 2019

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We're taking Florida wines seriously! It might be one of the state's best kept secrets, but Florida wine-making is a billion dollar industry. There are dozens of wineries across the state, employing nearly a hundred thousand people, and Florida university research departments dedicated to viticulture. How can this hot, humid , fungus-friendly state support successful wine production? The Zest host Robin Sussingham talks to Vince Shook, president of Florida Orange Groves Winery, a tropical, berry and citrus winery; Chuck Hollweg, non-commercial hobbyist grape grower and wine maker; and Gina Birch, host of Grape Minds podcast from WGCU.

It's Summer! We Give Thanks For Mangoes (And Watermelons) Aug 01, 2019

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This week -- summer in Florida means our choice of local produce is getting kind of thin. We talk to the executive chef of Tampa’s Oxford Exchange and get his ideas on using summer fruits and veggies. Plus, we have a fascinating discussion with a philosophical mango expert, who explains why Floridians are enchanted with the fruit.

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