This week on A Taste of the Past, Linda is joined by author and teacher Megan Elias, author of the forthcoming book "Taste of the Nation: American Cookbooks and Culture". Linda and Megan explore the history of American recipes, cuisine and cookbooks and ask the question "what is America's national dish?". Tune in to learn how our "stop and go" culture has influenced our cuisine and how our food ideas trickle down into many different outlets. This episode was sponsored by Cain Five.

Rachel Wharton hosts a diet themed episode of Brooklyn Eats with guests Alex Van Buren & Rebecca Marx. The fun part about the show: diets are not encouraged.

How do nutritionists see taste? Tune in to hear a food based approach to nutrition from Lisa Sasson, Registered Dietitian and Clinical Associate Professor at NYU's Department of Nutrition, Food Studies & Public Health. Lisa and Mitchell Davis have a conversation about diets, nutrition and responsible eating. Lisa gives listeners great advice for holiday eating (pace yourself!) and explains why she thinks taste and nutrition should be synonymous. Learn why you don't have to suffer in order to eat healthier. Find out why eating "whole foods" in season is the best way to ensure freshness, nutrition and great taste. This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market.

"Taste and nutrition should be synonymous."

"Fat free cheese should be illegal!"

"There will always be new fads in dieting, but what never changes is the basic principal"

"It's [childhood obesity] much broader than quitting fast food and junk food."

Lisa Sasson on Taste Matters