Journalist John Seabrook joins us to talk seed banks, a practice farmers and gardeners have engaged in since the beginning of agriculture sometime around 8000 B.C. John put a contemporary spin on the concept in his article "Sowing for Apocalypse: The Quest for a Global Seed Bank" that appeared in the August 27, 2007 issue ofThe New Yorker. It's a fascinating read and a look at how the planet's survival could literally be held in the palm of a hand.

The Sterns smell of hickory smoke and pork after eating the glorious whole-hog pit barbecue at Short Sugar's in Reidsville, North Carolina.

Wine maverick Joshua Wesson tracks Italy's hidden gems at the wine show to end then all: Italy's Vin Italy. We continue the fest with Lynne's recipe for Wine Glazed Chicken.

Lynne plays another round of our popular Stump the Cook with Paula in Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Stumpmaster Christopher Kimball.

Jill Carle, co-author of College Cooking: Feed Yourself and Your Friends, has ideas for breaking out of the popcorn and noodle cup rut, starting with Barbecue Chicken Pita Pizza. And, as always, the phone lines will be open for your calls.