I thought we were cruising through the summer, and then we hit July; the heat went off the chart, and you suddenly had to make a choice: stay in and stay cool or wilt. But then there's another choice altogether: enjoy the slow, sultry, sweaty heat.

This week's show is for feeling that slow-moving sensuous heat, that makes you sweat in a good way (even while you're staying inside where it's cool).

You'll hear mysterious songs by Tosca, barely moving tracks from Santessa [pictured] and Slow Train, and delicate summer whispers from Bliss.

The playlist.

Wow!  It's summer, it's hot, and who wants to cook?  So let us help you with some easy ideas to make the kitchen a really cool place to hang out.  Kathy will turn the studios into our normal GREAT TASTE festival of food.

Also,  Marissa Markowitz will tell us how to throw a "sustainable" party using local foods, "green" plates, sporks, & more.

Plus some kitchen tips you won't want to miss.  Have your pencil and paper ready or your digital memo recorder.

We're serving up some GREAT TASTES from 7-8 PM on Wednesday and Friday's rebro beginning at 7 AM.

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