Turkey Confidential 2008

Hi, it's Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of The Splendid Table inviting you to join me for Turkey Confidential—2 hours of live culinary triage on the day you need it most—Thanksgiving. This is the day even non-cooks get in the kitchen. We'll be here bright and early with open lines for your questions—anything goes! And I'll be joined by a few surprise guests. Don't miss it.

Listen to the show (mp3): Hour 1 | Hour 2

Transcript of the Live Chat

Isaac Mizrahi

Isaac Mizrahi has been a leader in design for almost 20 years and is the Creative Director for the Liz Claiborne brand, where he oversees design and marketing for women's apparel and accessories. Mizrahi has a passion for design and performance. In his spare time he loves to cook and entertain, and is the author of How to Have Style.

Nora Ephron

Nora Ephron is the author of I Feel Bad About My Neck, Crazy Salad, Heartburn, Wallflower at the Orgy, and Scribble Scribble. She has received Academy Award nominations for Best Original Screenplay for "When Harry Met Sally," "Silkwood," and "Sleepless in Seattle," which she also directed. Her latest film "Julie & Julia" which she wrote and directed is based on Julie Powell's memoir Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen and stars Amy Adams, Meryl Streep and Stanley Tucci. It is currently in post-production and is slated to be released on April 17, 2009. Ms Ephron lives in New York City with her husband, writer Nicholas Pileggi.

Christopher Kimball

Chris Kimball is founder and editor of Cook's Illustrated magazine, and author of several books, including The Cook's Bible. In his spare time he hosts public television's, America's Test Kitchen, and serves as Stumpmaster for our infamous "Stump the Cook" refrigerator game.

Jane and Michael Stern

Our favorite road duo, Jane and Michael Stern write the monthly column "Two For The Road" for Gourmet magazine, an ongoing, cross-country guide dedicated to ferreting out the best in American food.

Joshua Wesson

Joshua Wesson is a regular contributor to The Splendid Table and has been ranked among the top five sommeliers in the world. Joshua is the co-founder and director of Best Cellars, Inc. and is Senior Director of Wine, Beer and Spirits at the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company.

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