It's almost impossible to pass by any location that features magazines without being bombarded by stories about the latest and greatest dietary triumphs.  From "Seaweed-eating Grandmother loses 175 pounds-Gives Birth to Triplets at 65," to "You can Stay Slim, Smart, and Supple eating 5000 calories/Day," we are obsessed with different types of consumptive behaviors.  With all the attention on food and diet it's even possible to conclude that the information available is easily understood and consumers can make intelligent choices without any problems.  Unfortunately, that doesn't play out in reality since the United States has one of the highest obesity rates in the world among industrialized nations and close to 25% of children and teenagers in this country are either overweight or obese.

The Savvy Vegetarian, a.k.a. Judith Kingsbury, joins us for a discussion of meatless meals plus many other topics like the ones she showcases on her website-savvyvegetarian.com.  This month's featured recipe on the site is a vegetarian chili.  Judith will share her take on that classic dish and we'll be cooking up our own chili versions in the studio.  We'll share some food memories of chili experiences, discuss recent restaurant visits in Philadelphia and Las Vegas and throw in some tips on using what's bountiful in the winter-greens.

It's another delicious hour of GREAT TASTE so join us on the radio, the "live" stream, or come down to the studio and have some chili!