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Friday May 31st, 2024: Three Ingredient Meals; Prom; What Shouldn’t Be Three Hours;

What may contain the most bacteria in your kitchen? Dr. Jennifer Wider has the answers!

Chef Plum has this hidden talent where he can take three random ingredients and make something delicious out of them. What three ingredients do you think he should use?

Anna isn’t happy about the announcement that Costco has partnered with Uber Eats so anyone can buy from Costco with or without a membership.

It’s prom weekend for our three high school interns. What happened at your prom?

Couples Court: Lenny and Emily are at odds about whether Lenny should follow his dreams and open his own neighborhood restaurant. His grandfather had a place, his brother has a place, and he’s ready to give up his job in manufacturing to do it too. Emily is not happy about it, it’s volatile, they have two young children, and the risk is too great. What do you think?

The National Spelling Bee has ended last night, and the Spell-off was intense. But can Chef Plum spell difficult words related to food?

Chef Plum attended a school award ceremony the previous night, and it was three hours long! What should never be three hours long?

Do you want a beautiful new blender? Play “Head’s Up” with Anna and Chef Plum for your chance to win!

It’s time for Mommy’s Margarita Friday! Moms (and Dads) share all the crazy things that their kids have put them through this week that have definitely earned them a margarita!

Kevin and Jenna: Kevin and The Bee

In honor of the Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals, Kevin attempts to spell out some of Connecticut’s most hard-to-spell words. Should he get an “A” for effort?

THE FEED: Hugging Trees and Other Ways to Improve Mental Health

Every Thursday on The Feed we chat with Registered Dietician Nutritionist Yanissa Marte about all things health and wellness! Did you know that connecting with nature can impact on our mental health? Take a moment to hug a tree while you listen to today’s episode as we navigate Mental Health Awareness!

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The Greatest Kitchen Gadget

Raven may not be here, but Chef Plum is, and we are giving away the greatest kitchen gadget of all time. All you have to do is win “Heads Up”!

Up All Night

Anna is the self-proclaimed President of the “No Sleepover Club”, and Producer Sean was once totally against her but now wants in on the club too because he didn’t get any sleep when his stepson had his first sleepover. When was the last time you were up all night and why?

Thursday May 30, 2024: Kitchen Mistakes; Middle School Mishaps; Up All Night

Raven is out this week but Chef Plum from the Food Netork is filling in! But he only agreed to do so if he could make a public service announcement…

When was the last time something kept you up all night? Anna doesn’t let her kids have sleepovers and after this last weekend, Producer Sean feels the same!

Everybody makes mistakes, especially in the kitchen. But never fear, Chef Plum can fix even the craziest kitchen concoction!

Chef Plum has this hidden talent where he can take three random ingredients and make something delicious out of them. What three ingredients do you think he should use?

Are you up to date on this week’s biggest news stories? Anna will get you caught up on what’s trending, including a confrontation with an NFL power couple!

What’s the worst thing you did when you were thirteen? Producer Jon saw some middle schoolers trying to sneak drinks at a party, but Producer Sean was doing way worse things when he was that age!

Sarah and Keith’s 17-year-old son is graduating high school next week and has asked Dad to buy him cigars to celebrate. Dad doesn’t see the big deal, it’s a rite of passage, a celebration, it’s a cigar. No big deal. Sarah hates the idea, one, he’s too young, two, he’ll give them to his friends and that’s a problem, three, it’s just disgusting. Would you buy them for your child?

Do you want a beautiful new blender? Play “Head’s Up” with Anna and Chef Plum for your chance to win!

THE FEED: Managing our Mental Health at Home

Wednesdays on The Feed we chat with home expert Susie Calabrese of @susiecal_ct about all the related to making our house a home! May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a crucial time to focus on mental well-being, especially during life transitions. The home-life stress can pile up whether you are moving, entering maternity leave, returning to work, or experiencing a job loss. Susie helps us navigate all of the above with some practical tips that will create a healthy mental state for you and those who live with you!

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Anna’s Snack Drawer

With Raven out this week, Chef Plum is joining Anna on the show. Let’s just say he isn’t in love with Anna’s snack drawer.

Three Ingredients

Chef Plum has a secret cooking talent, he can take any three random ingredients that you have in your fridge or pantry and turn it into something delicious. What did he transform today? Catch up with the podcast.

Wednesday May 29, 2024: The Vulgar Chef; Intern Tessa’s Roomate; Three Ingredients

Anna’s five-year-old daughter ate a flower while at school last week, but Chef Plum says it was ok. So, Anna makes him eat the same kind of flower her daughter ate.

Anna is curious if there is a specific way to shop when you go to get groceries, so who better to ask than a professional chef?

Paris Hilton is getting backlash for her parenting style, but didn’t we all make mistakes as first time parents?

Chef Plum has this hidden talent where he can take three random ingredients and make something delicious out of them. What three ingredients do you think he should use?

Need unique ideas for your summer cookout? Kyle the Vulgar Chef has you covered!

Who was your first college roommate? Intern Tessa is picking out her college roommate and Anna was shocked at how the selection process works!

Esme and Leonardo can’t agree on whether Esme should go back to work. She’s been a stay-at-home mother with her son since birth, but he’s starting Kindergarten in the fall and she wants to go back to work. Her husband says it’ll be pointless, the amount they’ll pay for before school and after school care, plus the amount of time he won’t be with them and with strangers, is a problem. They are financially secure. Stay home with their son. She wants to go back to work. Is she being selfish or is he being unreasonable?

Do you want a beautiful new blender? Play “Head’s Up” with Anna and Chef Plum for your chance to win!