Show Preview with Executive Producer & Co-Host Andy Harris

“With author Rowena Scherer’s A Taste of the World – Celebrating Global Flavors kids of all ages can savor the flavors of global cuisine (with more than 60 Family-Friendly recipes) as they learn about twenty countries from Asia and Africa to Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.” In A Taste of the World Scherer, who left Wall Street, went to culinary school, and created eat2explore, offers recipes that are easy to prepare, wholesome, and delicious.” Rowena Scherer joins us with her spatula at the ready.Pioneering Las Vegas Chef James Trees is the restaurateur responsible for the newly relocated and expanded Esther’s Kitchen in the Arts District of Downtown Las Vegas and Al Solito Posto in Trivoli Village. As part of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants celebration in Vegas last Monday afternoon (June 3rd.) “Esther’s Kitchen Chef James welcomed Chef Tomos Parry of London’s Brat and Mountain restaurants for a unique collaboration. The five-course lunch featured dishes from the hearth, stove, and larder with a welcome reception of light bites and a signature cocktail.” Restaurateur and Chef James Trees joins us to recount the highlights of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants celebration in Las Vegas.Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa Rancho Mirage under the culinary direction of Executive Chef Juan Morales is “home to The Steakhouse, a consecutively awarded Forbes Four-Star restaurant with a Wine Spectator recognized wine list. With six dining options, guests can choose from upscale and intimate to fast casual and bistro style, providing something for everyone. The property’s dining offerings include The Steakhouse, which menu is also featured at Pὶvat Cigar Lounge, 360 Sports, Java Caliente, Waters Café, the seasonal pool WetBar and The District, a food court that offers a deli, Asian and Mexican cuisine - La Olla and Jade.” Executive Chef Juan Morales takes a break from his busy kitchens to join us.Our own Chef Andrew Gruel, the menu-maker behind the full-service Calico Fish House (in the Sunset Beach area of Huntington Beach) provides another timely and informative “Ask the Chef” segment where he responds to listeners’ thoughtful inquiries. The Red Lobster chain introduced many Americans to approachable, moderately priced seafood in a welcoming environment. Red Lobster is in bankruptcy and it’s downsized future is a bit uncertain. Chef Andrew weighs in.All of this and heaping helpings of extra deliciousness on this week’s not-to-miss show!