Mark Bittman, Philip Galanes, Wine and Beer Advice, the Science of Cooking

The Leonard Lopate Show | May 2, 2013

On today’s show: our Food Fridays series continues with New York Times columnist Mark Bittman’s tips on how to cook for the perfect dinner party—and how to lose weight. Social Q’s columnist Philip Galanes takes calls and questions on how to survive dinner party disasters. Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg help us pick the perfect wines and other drinks to serve at any dinner party. And on this week’s Please Explain, we delve into the science of cooking with Harold McGee!

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