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Fresh Food on TV: Weekend Edition
With all the channels on broadcast TV and cable and the inevitable episode repeats, it's hard to sort out what's new or worthwhile. Let us sort it out for you so you don't miss anything worth watching. Times may vary with region; check your local listings for exact hour and channels.
Saturday (October 23)
Fix This Kitchen!: Lidia Bastianich helps a large Italian family remake their kitchen for big family dinners. 10 a.m. ET, A&E
Everyday Food: "Herbs and Spices." Incorporate herbs and spices into your food for an explosion of flavor. 1 p.m. ET, PBS
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971): The original! Perfect for a lazy Saturday afternoon. 1 p.m. ET, ABC Family
Barefoot Contessa: "All About Chocolate." Ina Garten guides you through making delicious chocolate desserts. 1:30 p.m. ET, Food Network
Kid in a Candy Store: "Tricked Out Treats." How to make Halloween treats, including some you've never heard of! 9 p.m. ET, Food Network
Sunday (October 24)
Dessert First: More sweet Halloween treats! 12 p.m. ET, Food Network
Guy's Big Bite (warning, a video plays automatically on site): "Guy's Goulish Goulash." Guy Fieri prepares Halloween-themed foods in preparation for next weekend, including spicy goulash over polenta and pumpkin creme brulee. 11 a.m. ET, Food Network
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005): The new one! Which one do you like better? 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC Family
FoodCrafters: "Grow." See how heirloom seeds get stored and 50-year-old seeds get planted. Experience life on a small farm. 10 p.m. ET, Food Network