GUEST SEGMENTS:

• Food Expiration Dates:  With the recent spinach scare still fresh in consumers' minds, we're taking a closer look at food freshness and safety.  Registered Nutritionist Katie Bogue joined us in studio to talk about food expiration dates, to find out what they really mean.  Here are some helpful tips:  "Sell by" is more of a guide for the store to know how long it can display a product for sale.  "Best before" or "best if used by" refers to a quality or flavor of food.  And "Use by" works more like an expiration date.  For more nutrition information, click here.
• "Miss Witherspoon":  The San Diego Repertory Theater continues its 2006-2007 season with the mystical, "Miss Witherspoon".  The comedy was named one of Time's Magazine's and Newsday's top ten plays for 2005. We were joined by actress Melinda Gibbs who plays the lead role.  The show runs through October 29th at the Lyceum Space Theatre in Downtown San Diego.  For show and ticket information call (619) 544-1000 or click here.
• Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul 2:  It started as an original short story.  Now San Diego native Kevin Gerard Kilpatrick has had his work published in the newly released "Chicken Soup for the Sister's Soul 2, Celebrating Love and Laughter Throughout Our Lives".  He joined us to talk about the story and its inspiration.
• Spa Parties:  It's one of the hottest new party trends:  a Spa Party!  Jeannie Lorin of Intuit Beauty joined us to talk about hosting a private spa party for bridal showers, birthdays and teens.  Click here to check out the "Intuit " website or call (866) 446-8848.
• Howl-O-Ween Party:  Halloween is going to the dogs!  Muttropolis is hosting "Howl-O-Ween" Pooch Parties to give families a fun and safe way to enjoy the holiday.  There is a pet portrait event to benefit SNAP, bobbing for biscuits, tricks for treats and a pup-cake walk.  Each event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following dates and Muttropolis locations:  Saturday, October 21st, Solano Beach; Saturday October 28th, La Jolla.  Click here to visit their website or call (888) MUTTS-99.  As for Halloween safety tips:  Don't force your pet to wear a costume that is restraining of impairs vision; Do not give candy to dogs;  Chocolate is deadly for dogs; Be sure to carry a flashlight and have Fido wear reflective collars.

ROD LUCK:

• Fred's Mexican Cafe:  Rod Luck was live downtown at Fred's Mexican Cafe.  He was whipping up a fantastic dish at the restaurant named the 2004 and 2005 Best Mexican Cuisine in San Diego by the Lamplighter.  For more information on the eatery, click here.  
• To request a copy of the recipe, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to:  "Cooking with Rod", P.O. Box 719051, San Diego, CA 92171.  Please write the specific name of the recipe on your request.