Food

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," chef Dwight Hudgins discusses his foray into reality competition television, his "woods to table" cooking style and more.

The United States is about to turn 250. For many Florida families, it means food, fun and fireworks. For others, it can be time to reflect on history — where we were and where we are going.

On "The Bay Blend," meet Billy and Maria Dillinger of Ezee Dogs. It's a mobile hot dog cart and they're often in the parking lot of the West Pasco Government Center.

On "The Bay Blend," we checked out the Funnel Vision food truck. It's a unique take on funnel cakes and fried chicken. Owner Zachary Joseph said he calls it a "naughty kitchen" because it's the type of food for a cheat day.

Dogs Inc. has a program for the public to get a better understanding of guide dogs. Then, is the latest drop in gas prices helping your budget? Also, a look at burnout and staffing shortages at the VA.

"The Bay Blend" is highlighting unique food trucks around the region. One stop: 100% plant-based Mexican food.

On "The Bay Blend," Sky Lebron talked with the creator of "Hoodbachi God" and his unique take on hibachi that is prepared right in front of customers — from the trunk of a car.

Tampa Bay “record man” Phil Gernhard changed the Tennessee country singer’s fortunes.

Across rural north central Florida, farm stands are quietly reshaping how some communities think about food.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," former Tampa chef Eric Hipol talked about why he started sharing recipes of the city's iconic food on Reddit — calling it the Recipe Preservation Project.

Florida muralists are challenging the state over removed sidewalk artwork. Ideas to survive the drought. A culinary anthropologist's hobby. And a new social media segment on politics.

A Florida team has turned a common cause of frustration for many beach-goers into a new food opportunity, after discovering that a common processed food ingredient can be extracted from the sargassum seaweed that at times plagues our beaches.