Libby's Luncheonette

Rich pho broth and contrasting sweet, spicy, salty and sour Vietnamese foods, we dive into the the cultue through the flavors of Vietnam.  Enjoy conversations with Mihn Than owner of Pho Life, Dr. Linda Bahn, and Chef Scott Anderson.

College roommates-- Anna Ashley and Kay Torres, share recipes, experiences growing up and insights into life on the islands of Jamaica and Puerto Rico.  Celebrate a World of Flavors as part of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month!  

And as we celebrate the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month, and the many ways we can Celebrate a World of Flavors, it's exciting to know that we can nutritiously enjoy traditional foods from other countries!   But for those new to the United States, how are they able to personalize their plates with their traditional ways of eating ---perhaps not having access to the typic...

Love canned food even more after following the thread from field to cannery, and from supermarket shelves to easy homemade meals and signature restaurant dishes.  A BIG thanks to Tami Iverson Director of marketing Communications for Pacific Coast Producers and top-shelf guests: Frank Muller of M Three Ranches, Brian Flood, Director of Quality Assurance & Technical Services for Pacific Coast Produc...

Super Bowl commercials predictions: plant-based eating is here to stay.  Chef John Serock of John Serock Catering and Chef Scott Anderson Explor how to amp up the plants in your traditional spread.  And Dr. Christine Karpinski shares the nutritional score for elite athletes who want to eat plant-based.

Can the efforts of one, some or a community to not use single-use plastic add up to healthful change?  Will Williams, Sustainable Dierector shares how West Chester Borough said no more single-use plastic, Scott Anderson past Executive Chef fo Shephard University shares challenges, successes and future insights for plastic-free food service and re-useable totes to the rescue!

Explore the plastic trail in our oceans with Dr. Todd Osborne, of Florida University's Whitney Laboratories, Dr. Paul Pereira puts microbes to work sustainably breaking down plastic, Conrad MacKerron, author of As You Sow, gets inside plastic food packaging and Plastic Bank's David Katz is turning plastic into cash and healthy communities.  

Three book authors share their tips and secrets to a well world, healthful body and fulfilled, happy life. Janet Houser a Life Coach Healer, Registered Dietitian Ruth Frenchman and retired biology professor Gordon Hunter ask, "How are you?"

In a pickle wondering what to leave for Santa?  And what ar the best treats for kids? Carly Shilhaus Senior Manager of Public Affairs for The National Confectioners Association, Brady and Hope Stewart from Hope's Caramels and Niki Toscani Cofounder & Dietitian for Fishtown Pickle Project Wish you happy holidays!

How to throw the ultimate, iconic cookie party with Liz Serbenz and Linda Morel talks about cookies for Hanukkah!  And if you like gingerbread cookies, listen up!

Celebrating West Chester's first ever Chester County Hospital Lights Up lHoliday Weekends December 10-12.  Talk with Katie Walker, President, Greater West Chester Chamber of Commerce and event sponsor Gary Krapf, President of Krapf Transportation, Dave March, Public Information Officer for the West Chester Borough Fire Department   and Darren Girardeau, Director or Emergency Services, Transport an...

Meet the goats and chief cheese maker Catherine Renzi of Yellow Springs Farm and Chef  Ryan Sulikowski takes us into the kitchen of Lotus Farm to Table.  Ans, wondering what to give the host of your next holiday party? 

Get ideas for Thanksgiving standout side.  Add charm with Sandra Denneir's chocolaty "turkey" spoons, and go behind the scenes of a 2.5 mile millions of lights holiday show with Don Watts of Newtown Graphics Corn Maze Designs.

Unsafe food handling during the holidays makes 1 in every 6 people get sick . Shelley Feist, the Executive Director of the Partnership for Food Safety Education, share MUST KNOW tips to prevent food poisoning. Holiday celebrations and sweet treats don't have to be big NO-NOs.  Registered Dietitian Toby Smithson, wrote the book  Diabetes Meal Planning and Nutrition for Dummies  shares how to managi...

Alexandra Allred, first U.S. women's Olympic bobsled champion, 4th degree black belt and now author of Damaged Goods talks about air quality and health. And, Joan McGregor, Professor of Philosophy at Arizona State University explains how food choices reveal your ethics. And Tonya McNabb celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with the flavors of Belize.

Take a walk back in time to New Castle Common's Penn Farm with Katherine Panulal, see botanical art with Brenda Akins and idlewild with Chef Mark Crouthamel.

Getting back into the spring of work, toting the kids and hanging out with friends post-quarantine has some buying pre-made dinners.  Danielle Minor shares how she makes it healthy.

Getting a competitive edge could begin with your name, what you ate for breakfast, school lunch or sheer speed. Dr. Marc Levine, MD, explains how speed eaters eat a weeks worth of calories in minutes and maintain their weight.  But what are the health risks?   Debbie Beauvais, RD, celebrates Kids Eat Right Month with a fresh look set school lunch.  

Fire it up! Libby grills with Grill Girl, Robyn Linders, who competed on the  Food Network's First Chopped Grill Masters Season 1 ; cooked alongside  Carson Daly on The Today Show   and was a national judge on  The Travel Channel's American Grilled  and favorite chef, Scott Anderson.

How do Kids Eat Right?  It takes a community with  guest Renee Ryan, Vice-President of the West Chester Cooperative. Also - is food preservation your jam 😉? I'm talking canning with Margie Sawicki, RD. Plus, Mozart!

Kids Eat Right kicks off with great resources and even tastier cooking videos that kids and adults will love making.  Kristi King, past spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics takes us behind the scenes.  And West Chester Parks and Recreation builds cultural diversity in kid campers.  

National Strawberry Sundae day is not a holiday...yet, this treat and ice cream play a significant role in history says Catherine Lambrecht a culinary historian.  

1 in 5 men die before he is 65, 3 out of 4 suicides are male, out of every 5 men, 2 die before they are 75, 3out of 4 of premature deaths from heart disease are male. Why and whats being done? 

Visit a Sir Lanka where "green" tea farming is a win-win.  Afternoon tea or high tea, what's the difference between these two traditions?  Nibble a cream puff and discover a country-style American tea house.

Celebrate the last week of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics National Nutrition Month where we discover how Indian cultural foods and traditions of Holi can be a part of how we personalize our plates.  Join Sarvesh Kulkarni of Villanova University, Vandana Sheth RDN author of My Indian Table: Quick and Tasty Vegetarian Recipes and Simi from The Star of India.