Radio Kitchen is the creation of "Cellar Notes" co-host Al Spoler and Chef Jerry Pellegrino of Federal Hill's Corks Restaurant. In Chef Pellegrino, Spoler found the perfect blend of informal affability and professional knowledge that makes for a great host. "I take a very intellectual approach to cooking," Pellegrino says, "and I like to teach a well-organized approach. Most importantly though, it's fun. The more you know about cooking, the more relaxed you're going to be and the more fun you'll have."

Radio Kitchen works with four basic themes that rotate over time. "We do shows inspired by ingredients, we talk about techniques, we look at equipment and how it can help you, and we do a lot of recipe ideas as well," says Pellegrino.

While the two co-hosts bring a common passion and good humor to the program, they each have their role to play. "I'm sort of the well-informed home cook who needs ideas, and knows who to ask," Spoler says. "Jerry is the friendly neighborhood chef who always has the time to teach me something. The fact that these are our real-life roles helps keep the show honest. We're just playing ourselves."

Radio Kitchen can be heard on Tuesdays at 8:33am
Radio Kitchen is underwritten by Eddie's of Roland Park.