These topics air Friday December 19, 2014 at noon and 8pm on 90.5 WESA. Join the conversation LIVE between 12pm & 1 pm weekdays at 412-246-2002.
Gingerbread Pittsburgh
The executive chefs at the Grand Concourse have taken the art of gingerbread houses to a new level. They’ve crafted a gingerbread village of iconic Pittsburgh landmarks. We’ll find out how they did this with Grand Concourse General Manager Milo Boering and Executive Chef Loren Halperin.
75 Years of the Nestle Chocolate Morsel
1939 was an important year in American pop culture. Some of the greatest Hollywood movies, including "Gone With the Wind" and the "Wizard of Oz" were released. Lou Gehrig retired and the "World of Tomorrow" World’s Fair opened in New York. In the annals of baking, the chocolate chip cookie was created at the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts. A key ingredient in this iconic cookie is the Nestle Morsel which turns 75 this year. Here to tell us more about its past, present and future is Roz O’Hearn, Communications & Brand Affairs Director.
By Request
For over thirty years WESA director of internships Kevin Gavin has hosted his All-Request Holiday Music Special. Kevin joins us for a preview of this year's special as well as a look back at Christmases past.
Travel Segment
With the year coming to a close and holiday celebrations abounding, Travel contributor Elaine Labalme stops by with suggestions to help you answer the musical question, "What are you doing New Year's Eve."
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