In Season by Season, Chiarello combines his love of fresh Italian cooking with a touch of brilliance for home entertaining. The series offers a "back-porch" glimpse into the bounty and lifestyle of a relaxed Napa Valley. The programs focus on casual cooking based on high-quality seasonal ingredients ­ tomatoes in the summer, artichokes in the winter, and the best bread and olive oil year-round. With humor and charm, Chiarello shares his techniques for pastas, pizzas, salads, grilling, barbecuing, slow roasting ­ and beyond.

More than a cooking show, Season by Season uses food as a springboard for introducing viewers to a lifestyle that is in sync with nature, uncomplicated, and close to the ground. Chiarello takes note of nature's subtle changes, which allows him to bring out nature's best.

Personal anecdotes, as well as the family and friends who join Chiarello in the kitchen and at the table, add an intimate touch to the series and reflect the host's devotion to his Calabrian heritage and family traditions. In Chiarello's philosophy, "When friends are cooking for friends, it tastes 100% better… start with great ingredients, and finish with people you care for, it's going to be a recipe for success every time."

Jack Walsh is the Executive Producer of Season by Season. Lonnie Porrie is the Producer. Susie Heller is the Culinary Producer. Phil Martino is the Director. Season by Season is produced with the generous underwriting support of Beaulieu Vineyard (BV), Salton Inc., and Tavolo. The series is distributed to public television stations by American Public Television.