Hot Stove Radio (KIRO Radio 97.3 FM)

We welcome Kristin Frossmo from Made in Washington to share local food gifts ideas for the holidays // Marilee Bramhall, the founder of Iola wines is here to share and talk about gorgeous wines made by rockstar French and Italian women winemakers // Loretta Douglas has a fun “Shortcut or Scratch” challenge for us // We delve into the world of organic produce with Zac Broom, from Charlie’s Produce, specializing in cultivating fresh // Co-Authors David George Gordon and MaryAnn Barron Wagner are here to talk about their book - Heaven on the Half Shell: The Story of the Oyster in the Pacific Northwest // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We talk Simmer Sauces on Loretta’s Shortcut, or Scratch? Segment // Joan MacIsaac, co-founder of Effie’s Homemade, is here to share their story about their delicious biscuits // Chef Sara Harvey from Alderbrook Resort & Spa is here to talk about their restaurant, to share fun oyster events that are happening in April, and we dig into deep conversation about Hood Canal oysters and Sara’s new oyster farm called Black Shield // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through his Rover’s spring recipe – Soft-Shell Crab Bisque with Morels and Duck Egg // Rachel Belle, podcaster and Editor-at-Large of Cascade PBS, is here to tell us about
her brand-new food TV show called The Nosh with Rachel Belle!

One of our favorite bakers, Brittany Bardeleben joins us to talk about her new menu at Hot cakes and some holiday baking inspiration // Local coffee legend, and former CEO of LaMazocco, Kent Bakke is here to talk coffee and give us a preview of a new coffee museum // Why we love shrimp for fast and fancy weeknight meals // The new Cheetos grinder is all the rage but we have better ideas for bringing the crunch // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

We explore vinegars with Eliza Ward, the owner of Chefshop.com // We learn about Vietnamese culinary traditions to celebrate Lunar New Year, and how to keep them alive with Chefs Trinh and Yenvy // We chat Chowder // We talk through one of Thierry’s winter recipes on our Simple to Spectacular segment: Dungeness Crab Salad with Roasted Garlic, Shallots, and Pomegranate Vinaigrette accompanied with Thyme Brioche // We find out if Lorretta’s Shortcut, or Scratch? is the way to go today // John Moscrip, Chief Operating Officer of Duke’s Seafood, is here to talk about their restaurants and custom Woodford Reserve Bourbon Project

Spice Up Fall Flavors with Jamie Aragonez from World Spice // Delve into an end of summer Perfect Porterhouse Steak // Explore what makes a great Pesto? // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s recipes // We talk Seasonal Bruschetta // Tony Catini, Director of Serious Pie Division at TD & Co. is here // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Pamela Hinkley, Executive Director of Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank joins us to discuss the organization’s invaluable work // Lara Hamilton, owner of the fabulous Book Larder cookbook store, shares some of her new favorites - just in time for the holidays // We talk with Fuchsia Dunlop about her new book Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food // We explore enhancing dishes with compound butter // Loretta Douglas will be challenging us with her “Shortcut or Scratch” segment // Carey Jones & John McCarthy share holiday tips and their new book Every Cocktail Has a Twist: Master 25 Classic Drinks and Craft More than 200 Variations!

We explore new crop Washington apples with our Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel // Chef Bruce Naftaly is here to share his latest adventure // We celebrate Chef Thierry Rautureau by diving into one of his fall recipes from his Rover’s cookbook // Katie Harris and Tori Elwood join us to inspire a deeper appreciation for sablefish // We talk with Dick Stevens about the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Seattle event // Chef Annie Elmore is here to introduce us to Hungarian cuisine, walking us through a traditional Hungarian supper // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We talk Traditional Irish Soda Bread // On Shortcut, or Scratch? We talk Simmer Sauces! // We delve into Reuben Sandwich Fixings // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring recipes - House-Cured Salmon with Yakima Asparagus Salad // The Founders and Owners of Mama Restaurant Group, Wassef and Racha Haroun
are here to share their beautiful culinary philosophy and new ventures

Lots of festive seasonal topics today…Our favorite ways to enjoy caviar // Chocolate Cheer - Yule logs and crinkle cookies // Dissecting Bruce Aidells’ recipe for a standing rib roast so Producer Pam doesn’t mess it up // Woodchuck Warmers and other cocktail ideas to leave for Santa // Jackie Cross trials a new recipe for the gingeriest gingerbread // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Trivia Challenge!!

We Explore Queso // From Meal Kits to Brick & Mortar – Stephanie King is here to talk about Kitchen & Market – Your Neighborhood Corner Store // We answer a few of our listener culinary quandaries // Simple to Spectacular segment, based off Chef Thierry’s Rover’s cookbook (Stuffed Cabbage with Green Lentils, Pearl Onions, and Cabernet Sauce) // We talk Savory Sheet Pan Meals // We dive deep into a few favorite Winter Soups

We talk Quiche, Frittata, and Strata – What’s the difference? // Claire Hansen, General Manager at Neb Wine Bar & Café is here to is here to talk about our sweet new joint // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring desserts // We go deep on Easter dinner with Ham, Scalloped potatoes, and Spring Veggies!

We dive into the world of Spot Prawns! // We learn about Charlotte Restaurant & Lounge from Chef Jon Park // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring recipes // We welcome Susan Feniger, Co-Owner, and Chef of Alice B., Socalo, Border Grill and BBQ Mexicana with Liz Lachman, Filmmaker and Screenwriter, to talk about her new documentary: “Suzan Feniger. Forked” // We finish up the show with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

In preparation for St Patrick’s Day we did a little research on what the people in Ireland are really eating for the holiday // Top Chef Season 10 winner Kristen Kish zooms in to tell us about her new National Geographic series - Restaurants at the End of the World // The most mouthwatering food image on Instagram last week // Susan Gravely, founder of Vietri tableware, talks about the inspiration for her new cookbook, Italy on a Plate // French wine enthusiast Cyril Frechier offers some tasty recommendations // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia – with clever St. Patrick’s Day questions!!

Quick and easy “no churn” salted caramel ice cream // Cultivating Fresh: Charlie’s Produce…farmers own organics // Katherine Boury, Director of Production Communications for many Seattle farmers markets // Chicken…let’s use the whole bird // How do you make a delicious corn pudding with this seasons bumper crop?

Mark Takagi from the Met Market is here to discuss what it takes to open a modern grocery store // Julia Child’s birthday celebration menu chat and ticket give away // Tom’s salmon class, and Annie’s Southern Summer class // We’re talking tomatillos – Verde sauce for enchiladas, Green chili, and Mr. Garcia green tomatillo patch // For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivation Fresh segment – Tomatoes! // Julia stories with Tom and Thierry // Julia Child themed Rub With Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Tasty tuna ideas – is there anything better than Tuna Puttanesca? // When was the last time you had a good date? // A visit from Chef Sarkar and owner Goldy Singh of stylish new Indian restaurant downtown Mint Progressive // Constructing zingy and vibrant green sauces // A question from loyal Victoria listener Roberto – on ingredient substitutes // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

Lisa Levinson, Registered Nurse with Overlake Medical Center joins us to debunk
some common misperceptions surrounding diabetes and diet // Part 3 of our series with Grace Lin from her new book – ‘Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite American Chinese Foods’ – Scallion pancakes, condiments and dumplings // Sabrina Tinsley of La Spiga will join us to talk about what she will be teaching at the upcoming Italian Food Lovers Festival // We discuss how to make a great stock…chicken, fish, beef/veal // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh – Michelle Tully is here to talk about Squash! // Turning a lazy Summer Provencal Tian into a Fall classic // Food Lovers: Festa D’Autunno themed Rub With Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia

We start this week with Simple to Spectacular! where we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring recipes // We welcome Maria Beck, owner of several unique food and coffee brands such as Café Hagen, Freya Bakery, Hagen Coffee Roasters, Venture Coffee, and Chi Chai // On Shortcut, or Scratch? We taste test cornbread! // We chat with Pastry Chef Brittany Bardeleben from Hot Cakes // Learn all about Coastline Burgers, Forge Pizza, and Coastline Bakery from Aaron Shepard // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Our favorite edible thistle, the artichoke, reigns supreme in multiple cooking methods // Ray’s Boathouse is celebrating 50 years and we are excited to have Doug Zellers and Jack Sikma in studio to honor their long tenure of hospitality on the Ballard waterfront // We are scooping up delicious plant based ice cream with Frankie and Jo’s founder Autumn Martin // Rhubarb swings both ways – our favorite sweet and savory recipes // Pam apologizes for the Thousand Island debacle

The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel dives into Dijon mustard // We celebrate the season with soups starring spring vegetables // On Simple to Spectacular! we honor Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring recipes // We explore the world of making Gnocchi // We welcome James Whittaker Owner of Side Hustle Taproom & Scratch Kitchen in Kirkland and Bellevue Brewing // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Rise and Shine – Muffins worth getting up for // We weigh in on the Tik Tok craze of crispy cheesy pickle snacks // Unleash your creativity with vinegar infusions // Our favorite Pork Chop preparations // Anchovies for umami flavored undertones // Chef Annie Elmore explains the wide uses for BAO dough // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

We talk about the exciting re-opening of a Seattle icon, the SIFF Cinema Downtown, with Madison Zimmerman // Is Shortcut or Scratch the way to go with Loretta’s challenge today? // Chefs Theo Martin and Rolando Aquino are here from Island Soul in Seattle and Arleana’s in Kirkland, to talk gumbo & Chef Buda’s seasonings // We remember our beloved Thierry Rautureau with a segment called Simple to Spectacular! // Michael Teer from Pike and Western Wine Shop is here to help us elevate our holiday meals with affordable wines // We get inspired planning a festive holiday dinner menu

It’s Washington apricot season so we dive into apricot-inspired dishes // We welcome Melissa Spear, Executive Director of Tilth Alliance, as they celebrate 50 years // We talk Grilling Over Charcoal: From Basic to Brilliance // On Shortcut, or Scratch? the Hot Stove Society tasting panel tests mayonnaise // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Summer Rover’s recipes // Bill Jeong, Chef-owner of Paju restaurant joins us // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia

We explore the world of zucchini // Chef Steven Ariel & Stephanie Cobbs from TRACE Market and W Living Room Bar join us to talk specialty cocktails and their unique Hawaiian & Filipino influenced cuisine // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s Fall recipes // Our very own Sean McFadyen is here to guide us through making the perfect Jambalaya // We dive into Negronis with Jenny Lentz, Executive GM of all Serious Pie locations & Resident Negroni Master // It’s time to celebrate the season’s best as we turn our focus to all things tomatoes // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We walk through what makes an excellent Eggs Benedict // Dive into creating a delicious Meatloaf // Captain Keith Robins from Spot Tail Guides talks us through local Salmon fishing // Then, craft creamy fall Polenta // After all that cooking, Rachel Belle joins us to share her new book: Open Sesame // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel explores the world of Tahini // And of course, we’ll wrap up the show with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We chat about Valentine’s Dinner & Date Night Desserts // We find out if Lorretta’s Shortcut, or Scratch? is the way to go  // On Simple to Spectacular! we talk through one of Thierry’s Winter Recipes: Lobster and Mango Salad with Blood Orange-Argan Dressing // We learn all about Tex-Mex with Jack Timmons and Steve Navarre from Jackalope Tex-Mex and Jack’s BBQ!

We talk French culinary travels with our producer Becky Guzak // Back by popular demand, we welcome Kirsten Vracko from Cheeky & Dry, Seattle’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop // Fresh from the harvest, we explore produce-packed fall salads // In celebration of National Seafood Month, we’re joined by Rut Perez-Studer, Sr. Manager of Fisherman’s Terminal // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel searches for the best store-bought vanilla ice cream // Tom shares his recent “Duck Four Ways” menu // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Food Writer Leslie Kelley is here to share her recent delicious discoveries while roaming the US in her RV // We explore Becky Selengut’s new book - Misunderstood Vegetables: How to Fall in Love with Sunchokes, Rutabaga, Eggplant and More // On Loretta’s Shortcut, or Scratch? segment we talk bacon! // We celebrate Chef Thierry with Simple to Spectacular! where we explore a winter recipe from his Rover’s cookbook // Co-owner and Farmer in Chief, Jackie Cross is here to help us prepare for our summer edible gardens!

We learn about Tom’s recent culinary travels through Australia and Singapore // Rick Rodgers, cookbook author of over 100 cookbooks, is here to talk about changes in the industry over the past 30 years // Rover’s cookbook co-author Cynthia Nims is here to share her experience putting the book together with Thierry Rautureau // On Simple to Spectacular! We celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through his recipe for Beet and Goat Cheese Tartlets with Walla Walla Sweet Onion Puree // Josh Grunig, owner of Zylberschtein’s Delicatessen and Bakery, is here to talk about high quality ingredients, honoring family recipes, and Passover // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Our Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel reviews coconut milk // We delve into Risotto // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s Spring Recipes // Tom is traveling to Australia & Singapore – what regional dishes should he be on
the search for? // Pastry Chef Stacy Fortner is here to talk biscuits and gravy! // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We talk “Flavors of Hawaii” with Chef Bridget Charters // Jamie Aragonez from World Spice is here to help us explore global flavors // We delve into healthy cooking techniques to start off the New Year // On our Simple to Spectacular segment, we walk through one of Thierry’s delicious recipes as we re-explore his Rover’s cookbook (Parmentier of Oxtail with Foie Gras and Quail Egg) // We discuss the “Art of Hosting a Cook-Along”

We delve into Strawberry Shortcake // We welcome Chef Quyen Phan from Anchovies and Salt, and Chefs Cuong and Sammy Nguyen from Ong Lam Bistro // We talk about Cast-Iron Skillets // The Host Stove Society Tasting Panel dives into Mole // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his summer Rover’s recipes // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We celebrate Washington Cherry Season // We welcome Karachi Kitchen and learn about their high quality, plant based, small batch traditional Pakistani chutneys and spice blends // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his 
Rover’s recipes // We strategize about how to best navigate the beautiful summer Farmers Markets // Kelly Lake the Executive Director of Beecher’s Foundation is here to talk about the 
great work they are doing // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia

We delve into Mother Sauces // We learn about the great work Community Loaves is doing with founder Katherine Kehrli // We are doing a Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel to compare a variety of Peanut Butters // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s winter recipes // Master Beekeeper, Dawn Beck, is here to teach us about the magic of bees and cooking with honey!

We explore Tarte Tatin // Tiffany Hitt from Pike Place Market Foundation is here with Mike Mackley of Old Stove Brewing, to talk about the upcoming Sunset Supper Benefit // We craft a Paris-Inspired Olympics Viewing Party Menu // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Summer Rover’s recipes // We welcome Chris Curtis, Founder of the Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets, and Executive Director Jennifer Antos as they share exciting upcoming events and happenings // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Tis the season of soup and the first ones we are going to make from the NYT Soup supplement // Calendar Alert ! Feb 22 – Seattle Area restaurants are holding fundraiser for Turkey and Syria Earthquake relief. All of our restaurants are participating with donations of 20% of sales. Funds raised are going to https://wck.org. World Central Kitchen // We consider some shortcuts to enjoy  weeknight cassoulet // Pizza at home - how to get restaurant results // Local jam makers Sarah and Dane McCormick join us to share their company story // We take burning culinary questions from the audience // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

Continuing our celebration of National Seafood Month, we welcome Brody Peirson with Bristoll Wave Seafoods // A new segment we’re calling “Shortcut or Scratch?” // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh: We welcome Alex Chan and Brittany Andrews to talk about Food Trends in restaurant kitchens // Eric Tanaka is here to talk about our new restaurant Neb Wine Bar & Café // Part 6 of our series of 7 with author Grace Lin and her new book ‘Chinese Menu’ – The history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods and this week we talk about Main dishes // Chef Theo Martin from Island Soul in Columbia City is here to talk about his new sister restaurant Arleana’s in Kirkland!

The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel dives into maple syrup // We're wrapping up National Seafood Month with Alaskan Crab as part of the Seafood 101 campaign // We build the Ultimate Seafood Platter // Back by popular demand, Cynthia Nims is here for part two of Preserving Family Recipes // New York Times bestselling author Julia Turshen is here to share her new cookbook 'What Goes With What: 100 Recipes, 20 Charts, Endless Possibilities' // And of course, we finish up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

We remember our beloved Thierry Rautureau with a new segment called Simple to Spectacular! // Is Shortcut, or Scratch the way to go with Loretta’s challenge today? // Michelle Douglas, the CEO of Emergency Food Network, is here to talk about the important work they are doing // Michelle stays with us so we can take a “Nostalgic Look Back” and share our Douglas family holiday traditions growing up together // Sustainable Chef, TV Host, and Author, Joel Gamoran is here to talk about his upcoming launch of a new celebrity cooking show on PBS called
Homemade Live!

Inspiration for an Easter lamb roast from Ukrainian chef Olia Hercules // Time for a visit to Home Cake in Maple Leaf for hard to find and delightful baking supplies // No more sawdust turkey burgers with these ingredient additions // Caitlin Bramm, owner and founder of Yonder Cider joins us to extol the virtues of Washington’s tremendous apple varieties // Chefy tools at restaurant supply stores for the home cook // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

Vicky Bennison joins to talk about her highly successful Pasta Grannies book and You Tube series // The always gracious Armandino Batali joins us to share holiday food memories // And we are so happy that Lara Hamilton, owner of the must visit cookbook store, Book Larder will join us to run down new releases for your shopping and gifting needs // Tis the season for roasting vegetables – some of our favorites // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

High Heat - Know your oil smoke points // We welcome Denise Yavuz from Turkish Delight to talk about her family run food spot in the Pike Place Market and their fan adored menu // A focus on pans – our must have shapes and materials...And then pan sauces // Eggplant recipes – Pam suggests 5 from food and wine, and we weigh in on the one that sounds most compelling // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Bruce Miyahara is there to tell us all about Pizzakaya 8.0 coming to Neb // FareStart’s Patrick D’Amelio & Meg Viera are here talk about their recent restaurant reopening and Guest Chef Night // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his
summer Rover’s recipes // We welcome Ballard Food Bank and learn about their upcoming
“Ballard Bites and Brews” event // Chef Matt Broussard, aka “acooknamedmatt” is here to share his experience going from a restaurant chef to showcasing his craft on social media // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We’re kicking off National Seafood Month with Ken Saunderson and David McFadden from
the Port of Seattle, and Kristian Uri from Fisherman’s Finest - who has brought along a
groundfish for us to cook // We discuss our favorite ways to cook fish // Part 4 of our series with Grace Lin from her new book – ‘Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite American Chinese Foods’ – Soup, side dishes, and a balanced Chinese dinner // We discuss the continuing tinned fish trend – Why all the hype? // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh – Aimee Peters from First Fruits Farms joins us to talk about apples // We discuss our favorite seasonal warm side dishes that pair perfectly with fish!

Getting fired up for “high cheese” burgers on our Ballard dock June 16th. What the heck is that? // Made in Washington CEO, Kristin Frossmo, visits to update us on new products // Summer desserts call for perfect pillowy whipped cream - how to get there // The Father’s Day grill photo submission winner is... // Food on a stick – is it a kebab or satay? // A dedicated listener Bob Schnackel sent us an intriguing video for accelerating caramelized onions

Ordinary to Extraordinary - Lasagna // A good friend of the show Rachel Belle visits with tales from her podcast “Your Last Meal“ // We have a class coming up with  Chefs Muna Muraisi and Bridget Charters on the food from Yemen. Muna joins us to tell us about the menu // “Homestyle Chinese” author Maggie Zhu shares some of her favorite noodle recipes // We play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia

Getting ready for Copper River season with Sena Wheeler from a fifth-generation fishing family // What’s in your pita pocket? Life beyond falafel // Owner of Fast Penny Spirits, makers of Amaricano, Jamie Hunt has some tasty cocktail ideas // Ordinary to extraordinary – Thousand Island Dressing // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

We welcome Chef Gerald Gutierrez of Otium Grill & Greens and Altitude Sky Lounge at the Astra Hotel in Seattle // Michael Pinckney also known as the Cookie Monster is here to talk about his delicious hand-crafted gourmet cookie business // Melany Kahn is here to celebrate her book Mason Goes Mushrooming and to talk about all things mushroom foraging // Loretta Douglas will be leading her “Shortcut or Scratch” segment // We get inspired discussing “Festive Holiday Appetizers” // Part 2 of our conversation with Fuchsia Dunlop getting into the details of her new
book - Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food

Fall produce with Loretta Douglas // Café Lago and Chef Laura Thompson // Pork Chops // National Seafood Month // Thierry's Pot-au-feu

We’re welcoming Kurt Dammeier, founder of Sugar Mountain - home to Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Mishima Reserve, The Butcher’s Table, and Pasta & Co. // On Simple to Spectacular, we celebrate Chef Thierry with one of his fall Rover’s recipes // Alissa Leinonen, founder and CEO of Gourmondo, is here with her daughter Olivia, to discuss their new partnership with PCC Community Markets // With National Cheeseburger Day coming up, our managing partner Eric Tanaka shares what makes the perfect cheeseburger // Sheryl Wiser from Pie and Persistence talks about making a difference through food // And of course, stick around for Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Patricia Gray, Philanthropy Director of the Market Foundation and Joshua Delgado, Chef of Le Coin are here to entice us to attend Sunset Supper in the Pike Place Market August 18th // For our Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh segment farmer Cherie Steimetz joins from Wapato to talk stone fruits // A sweet and savory peach party // Veggie-palooza! Great grill treatments for your summer garden bounty // An ode to Salad Niçoise as served by Peggy/Peter Dow – your quintessential  summer dinner

For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivating Fresh segment we welcome PJ Cawley
to talk about Farmer’s Own // Thai turkey larb with yuzu juice // Creamed corn…so tasty from last week // Home made pot stickers // Oklahoma onion burgers // Palace Kitchen joy!!

All about the Memorial Day picnic – one segment on the proteins and one segment on the side dishes // Co-founders of the Pastry Project, Emily Kim and Heather Hodge join us to talk about their job training program and the “perfect chocolate chip cookie” // The fun and joy of making sushi and onigiri at home // Customize your own quick pickles!

The gentle grace of cooking in Donabe bowls // Time to prepare candied citrus with all the beautiful fruit in the grocery stores // The debate over pairing wine and chocolate // Vegetable butchery techniques // Creating the crave worthy burnt end brisket for Etta’s BBQ // FEE FI PHO FUM with Chef Annie // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Thierry’s thoughts on Portugal restaurants + Thierry’s thoughts on Portugal markets and home cooking // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh: Abigail Lovas the Healeo Brand Specialist joins to talk about their organic cold-pressed juices // Food in the news: Yelp food photographer job, cooking with a cork, always peas frozen – never scallops // Part 2 of our series with Grace Lin from her new book – ‘Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite American Chinese Foods’ // Sam Spillman from Caffé Vita joins to talk about their new single origin coffee ‘Roldan Legacy’

As we prepare to celebrate the 4^th of July and summer meals in general, we talk grilled proteins, summer side dishes, and grilled desserts // We explore blueberry muffins // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s summer appetizer recipes // We welcome Sam Spillman of Caffe Vita and learn about their new product - Vita Cold Shots // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Gorgeous edible flowers in sweet and savory dishes with cookbook authors Erin Bunting and Jo Facer. Zooming in from their gardens in Northern Ireland // Breakfast makeovers – move over toast and jam! // Milpa Masa owners Pearla Ruiz and Roman Javier join us to talk about their small batch tortillas and masa in West Seattle // Deeply delicious superfast dinners // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

We celebrate the life of Thierry Rautureau in honor of his birthday, September 26, 1958 // We start with a special compilation of memorable moments featuring Chef Thierry from past shows // Joining us are his friends Dr. Nathan Myhrvold, Chef John Sundstrom, Leslie Kelly, and Chef Adam Hoffman, who will share their favorite Thierry stories and reminisce about his legacy // In our final Simple to Spectacular! segment we celebrate “the Chef in the Chapeau” by diving into his Rover’s fall recipe: Quail & Frisée Salad with Duck Prosciutto, Poached Quail Egg, & Red Wine Vinegar // And of course, we wrap up the show playing one of Thierry’s favorite segments: Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Elegant homemade gravlax // Building a substantial appetizer party // Ordinary to Extraordinary – Chili! // Tasting Panel – Welcome 2022 Olio Novello // Inspiration from Michael Pollan on Eating Mindfully // Delicious sparkling wines in every price range // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Trivia Challenge!

Brunch ideas for a crowd // In our tasting panel we compare peak season orange varieties // Our guests today are Greg Dunmore from Japanese Pantry and Eliza Ward from Chef Shop // Winter is a terrific time to eat more spinach // Lastly, our fan favorite Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivating Fresh segment: “Pickle Me This!” - Izzie and
Madeleine join us to talk about pickling // Alan Shapiro joins us to talk about the 12th annual Cider Summit Seattle, which is back on September 8-9 // Food in the news: Thirsty raccoons in Germany, Eggo nog instead of pumpkin spice? Krispy Kreme M&M Donuts // T&T make a fruit salad with herbs // What makes a great shrimp cocktail – dips, pickling spice, perfectly cooked prawns, shells on?

Cookbook author Maggie Zhu, whose new book Chinese Homestyle is packed with 90 recipes packed with umami // Ordinary to Extraordinary - dolling up cream cheese // Homemade crackers – worth it? // Getting the most out of mushrooms - roasted, grilled or sauteed? // Chef challenge – 4 meals from 1 chicken, plus Producer Pam picks the more creative suggestions from Tom or Thierry // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Trivia!

Did a listener’s home-grown tomato outshine Jackie’s perfect one? If so, we’ll reveal the Tomato Triumph winner // We dig into Winter Squash! // Continuing our celebration of National Seafood Month, we’re joined by Craig Morris from Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers // We talk braising meats – fall’s ultimate comfort food // Pastry Chef Britany Bardeleben is here to chat about seasonal sweet treats // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel explores pears // Cynthia Nims is here to talk about preserving family recipes // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel explores “Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil” // Eric Donnelly, Owner and Executive Chef of Circlespey Restaurant Group is here to talk about their restaurants // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry delving into one of his Summer Rover’s recipes // We Welcome Leslie Kelly, our Roving RV Correspondent, as she is back in Seattle // We are going to “Beat the Heat” with Refreshing No-Cook Dishes // Dynamic Duo Restauarteurs Quynh and Yenvy Pham are here to talk about their Vietnamese Restaurants // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We welcome Scott Sandvig and Keith Singleton with Alaskan Leader Seafoods as we celebrate the 2nd week of National Seafood Month // Part 5 of our series of 7 with author Grace Lin and her new book ‘Chinese Menu’ – The History, Myths, and Legends of RICE // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh: We welcome Linda Nageotte from Food Lifeline // Chef Gabriel Chavez from El Encanto in Kirkland is here to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month // We talk with Dick Stevens about the James Beard Taste America Seattle event on November 1st!!

Washington strawberries – DO NOT MISS THEM // Nichelle Hilton, Executive director of Backpack Brigade joins us to talk about their program supplying weekend food to kids // Commemorating Juneteenth with foods of a brilliant red hue // The fabulous 2022 Rosés have started to arrive // It’s a pesto party with or without the basil

Pitmasters Ed and Ryan Mitchell join to share their new book celebrating North Carolina Barbecue and the Black rural southerners who shaped American cooking // Bright summery pasta dishes – bring on the lemon // Chef John Wahlke visits to talk about cooking with the spirits of Mischief Distillery in his Fremont restaurant // We are celebrating PRIDE all month and look forward to seeing so many friends at the Parade this Sunday. Stop in Dahlia Bakery for our rainbow embellished croissants, cheesecakes, and cookies // It’s a pesto party with or without the basil

One of Boston’s favorites chefs, Ken Oringer chats about a new cookbook he wrote with his daughter that is energetic and gluten free // We check in with Taryn Koerker from New Start Community Garden on how the fundraiser is progressing to replace their burned down greenhouse and plants // Rising chef and new cookbook author Michela Tartaglia visits to talk about her sumptuous new book Pasta For All Seasons and her class here in the kitchen May 12th // Proper Piccatas with Chef Bridget // Our drawing for a staycation at Hotel Andra includes - an overnight stay, dinner at one of our restaurants and tickets to the radio show - accepting entries until May 5th. Also, In honor of home cooking send a picture of your family stove to pamelah@tomdouglas.com 

Duke Moscrip of Duke’s Seafood and Heather Andersen of Damsel Cellars visit to talk about Saving wild salmon with wine // Our commitment to Earth Day – reduce food waste with these healthy practices // Cheap tricks with condiment oils and brines // Tiffany Lewis, founder of Cookies with Tiffany joins us with baking tips and descriptions of her nostalgic flavors // Our drawing for a staycation at Hotel Andra and a visit to our show accepts  entries until May 5th. In honor of home cooking send a picture of your family stove to pamelah@tomdouglas.com

Tony Magnano,4th generation of the family who founded the immensely impactful local food product company, Napoleon will be with us to talk about their products and recipes // The sheet pan dinner craze has not abated – why it works // Crispy beans beyond garbanzo // Time for your annual pantry spice refresh - out with the old and in with some of our new favorites // Elise from La Parisienne French Bakery and Otilia from Alliance Francaise team up for an event featuring Galette des Rois, Jan. 14 // Lastly, we play the wildly rigged contest: Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We talk with Jeremy Scheck about his new book "Scheck Eats - Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science" // We delve into Thanksgiving potatoes and what to do with leftovers // Thomas Haas from Noble House joins us to talk about the Six Seven Restaurant on Pier 67 in Seattle // Loretta Douglas will be challenging producer Becky with her Thanksgiving
“Shortcut or Scratch” segment // Izzie and Madeleine from Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh are joining us to talk about Thanksgiving Traditions // We are opening our new restaurant Neb and Eric Tanaka will be here to continue our conversation on insights to making a restaurant successful!

Summer biscuits/shortcakes with chef Stacy Fortner…add sweet corn? // Montepulciano d’Abruzzo….Mike Teer from Pike & Western wine shop is going to tell our Summer in Europe travelers the best bargain wines they can remember their trip with since their credit cards are now maxed // Lindsay Funston from TheKitchn will join us to talk about storing tomatoes // Food in the news: Salty chopsticks, caterpillar smuggling, Eau de Stilton // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh segment: Olivier from Coke Farm will join – they are a 100% organic grower/shipper in CA // The espresso martini is making a comeback with the Gen xers…Leann Jensen from the
Carlile Room is here to chat about it!

Loretta shares “Prosser Farm Tales” from a recent family staycation // We talk Washington Cheese with Dr. Courtney Johnson of the Washington State Cheesemakers Association & Owner of Street Cheese // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his summer Rover’s recipes // The Hot Stove Society tasting panel dives into Canned Tuna // We explore Cold Noodle Dishes for when it’s too hot for Ramen // We talk cookies, gift baskets, and more with Bite Society’s Co-owners Lendy Hensley & Chef Bob Pennington // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

It’s artichoke season! Let’s chat about our favorite ways to cook and eat them // Our very own Sean Hartley just returned from another trip to Southeast Asia. Let’s talk about the best things he ate // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through his recipe for Diver Sea Scallops with Beets, Foie Gras, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar // Carrie Van Dyck co-founder of the Herbfarm Restaurant is here to talk about their new book The Spirit of the Herbfarm Restaurant: A cookbook and memoir by Ron Zimerman // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Stuart Lane – Executive Chef of Spinasse – talks about his event for the Food Lovers
Festa d’ Autunno here at the HSS // Part 1 of our series with Grace Lin from her new book – ‘Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite American Chinese Foods // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh: Gettin’ Figgy With It! // Food in the news: Kiki Aranita and private cheffing // Michela Tartaglia – Owner and chef of Pasta Casalinga, joins us to talk about her role in our Italian Food Festival // Marinating Meat!

Daniel Schindler, a respected salmon scientist, joins from Alaska to update us on the controversy between Wild Fish Conservancy and Southeast Alaska’s Chinook salmon troll fishery // We welcome Jessica Stecher head berry buyer for Charlie’s Produce to tell us about their juicy range of specialty berries // Wine bar owner David Clawson is here to explain their self-pour tasting bar, Rapport // Pam challenges the chefs to take potato salad to the NEXT LEVEL!

We learn about Washington and Oregon wines with Kelly and Chris Sparkman, the founders of Sparkman Cellars // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring recipes // Is Shortcut, or Scratch the way to go with Loretta’s miso question? // We chat with J. Kenji López-Alt and learn about his exciting new projects // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

We dive into the sea of Dungeness crab // Made in Washington is celebrating 40 years! Kristin Frossmo is here to share a  selection of locally made products, stories, and Father’s Day gift ideas // We talk about Father’s Day cooking inspiration // We welcome Chef Lauren Thompson from Café Lago // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his spring Rover’s recipes // We welcome Cecile Hansen and Kristina Pearson from the Duwamish Tribe to celebrate Indian Fly bread, a cultural emblem of resilience and tradition in Native American communities // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia

We delve into Gazpacho // On Shortcut, or Scratch? we explore Tomato Paste // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his summer Rover’s recipes // We welcome Nichelle Hilton, the Executive Director of Backpack Brigade, whose mission is to end weekend hunger for kids in King County // Cocktail Master Julie Ross is here to navigate us through the world of Sangria // Chef Steve Corso from Outdoor Eats and Outdoor Eats TV shares fast, easy and trail-tested recipes for any outdoor activity // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We announce the winner of our staycation here at the Hotel Andra // We delve into a variety of dishes including Peking duck! // Chef David Mitchell is here from Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar at Cedarbrook Lodge // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry with a special twist as
a listener sent in Thierry’s recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon - Luc style // Geraldine DeRuiter is here with her new book called, If You Can’t Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury

Chef Moshe Basson – a popular chef in Jerusalem joins to discuss his new cookbook
and his upcoming class here at the HSS // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh – Emily Blessington, from Farmbox Greens, joins us to talk about their fresh microgreens // Secrets to Paella // Food in the news: Martha Stewart iceberg cocktail, Costco food court themed birthday party, and a petty birthday cake for a not-so-good friend // The “Dumpling Bros” join to talk about National Dumpling Day and their upcoming class at HSS // Chef Annie and Chef Bridget discuss their Dumpling Battle that will be happening during Dumpling Fest!

We start a new series to celebrate Northwest produce, “Cultivating Fresh” with our partners Charlie’s Produce. Our focus today is sweet cherries and John Janker, Sr VP of procurement and Marketing Manager Laura Severance share all the juicy details // Redmond restauranteur, Sabrina Kim is here to talk about her new Korean lunch spot Deopbab // Hello Robin, baker in chief, Robin Martin checks in to talk cookies and Capitol Hill hot spots // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Get prepared for St. Patrick’s Day by talking about Corned Beef & Cabbage // A Clam Chowder segment with a Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel to compare clams – are there canned ones worth using? // Take a Pork Loin Roast from Ordinary to Extraordinary // Talk about plant focused cultures, cuisines, and dishes // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his extravagant Rover’s winter recipes // It's Girl Scout Cookie season! Pastry Chef Brittany Bardeleben from Hot Cakes is here to help us delve into delicious desserts including “Scouts Honor Molten Cake"

We celebrate the last week of National Seafood Month as we welcome Frances Burch from Bristol Bay Regional Seafood Development Association, and Sam Mitchell of Sam’s Salmon Sales // Charlotte Douglas will be here to talk about latest award-winning vegetable from Row 7 Seed company – Sweet Garleek! // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh: We welcome Jason Fonfara from Washington Fruit Growers and Doug Gibson from Mt. Adams Fruit // The next installment of what we’re calling “Shortcut or Scratch” // Our final segment with author Grace Lin and her new book ‘Chinese Menu’ – The history, myths, and legends behind your favorite foods: this week we talk about Dessert! // Rose Wilde joins us to discuss the release of her debut cookbook ‘Bread and Roses: 100+ Grain Forward Recipes Featuring Global Ingredients and Botanicals’

We talk Big Gamel Eats! // Jeremy Bringardner is here from Mendocino Farms to talk about their new locations in Seattle and our collaboration on a Bristol Bay Wild Sockeye Salmon Roll // Loretta challenges us with her Shortcut, or Scratch? segment on….Salsa // We talk through one of Thierry’s winter recipes on Simple to Spectacular! // Mackerel with Tomato Confit and Caper Vinaigrette followed up by Pink Grapefruit and Vermouth Sorbet // Chef Sohla El-Waylly is here to talk about her new Book "Start Here – Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook" 

We delve into Eggplant // Jonathan Bower is here from Whidbey Island Distillery // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s Summer desserts // We welcome Chef Matt Fortner from Matt’s in the Market // We create a Plum-Inspired Supper // Chef Annie Elmore is here to teach us how to make Soup Dumplings // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Ben Campbell of Ben’s Bread will join us to talk about his baking style and his exciting new project on Phinney Ridge // Our listeners are clamoring for more ideas on vegetarian entrées and we have suggestions! // The attributes of Sable fish  and the way we love to prepare it // Who doesn’t love a charming coquettish croquette // Last week we talked about Napoleon artichokes and have been thinking about ways to use them – we have a doozy for you! // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Michelle Li joins to talk about a not to be missed event “What She Said – Food, Beverage and Bosses” March 23rd at W Hotel // The Quick and Easy videos from Costco with Creative Development Manager Jane Shucklin // We celebrate the 5th anniversary of Spice Walla with owners Uttam Mukherjee and Aakanksha Sinha // A gorgeous recipe for spring vegetables // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

Peak Season - Absolutely amazing asparagus dishes // Friend of the company, registered dietician Jeanine Sherry has tips on speed scratch dinners and stocking your pantry // Mom knows Best – what we learned // A Crispy tofu technique makes it ready to shine in a stunning salad // Carol Baush, Rub with Love Chief Cheerleader breaks out a new flavor // A special Mother’s Day edition of Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty trivia this week is written and presented by our creative contributor, Becky Guzak

We learn about Korean BBQ from the operators of Baekjeong in Lynwood, Samuel  Kim, SR. Director of Culinary Operations and David Kim, General Manager of Lynnwood location // Rebekah Denn - Seattle food writer and PCC Sound Consumer editor brings us up to date on what’s cooking in her culinary world // Thierry and Tom report on food from our travels to Scotland and Hawaii // Food on a stick – is it a kebab or satay?

On Loretta’s Shortcut, or Scratch? we explore Indian Simmer Sauces // Kat Lieu is here to share her new book Modern Asian Kitchen // We talk about our new restaurant and concept – Half Shell // Kirsten and Mandy Dixon of Within the Wild Adventure Company in Alaska join us to talk about their cookbook Living Within the Wild // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through his recipe for Baked Alaskan Halibut with Morels, Ramps, and Smoked Bacon Butter Sauce // Pamela Hinckley, Executive Director of Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank, shares her Tasty Lunch Discoveries in the Market and The Stone Soup Luncheon Fundraiser // And we finish the show with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

Miso is showing up everywhere sweet and savory // Manila clams – is there anything better than steamed in stock, wine and butter // Truly swoon worthy egg salad inspired by Japanese 7-11 // Ordinary to extraordinary – Ketchup! // More ideas for “shoulder season” dishes // Seattle‘s BODACIOUS bread scene! // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivating Fresh segment: Ben Ebbesen joins us to talk about Nature’s World/Northwest Delights, a premium snack company // Do you have a complicated relationship with leftovers? Carrie Dennett will join us to discuss her article in the Seattle Times on food waste // How should we and our listeners help the residents of Maui through good food // S’more from ordinary to extraordinary // Food in the news: 1 nacho cheese spill in Arkansas, Be a pizza influencer, Rosé Butler
Suite

Baked zucchini ‘fries’ with Parmesan are a no-fry, irresistible side // Molly Anderson and the cherry mochi donuts…so good! // Favorite knives in the kitchen outside of the chefs knife // For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivation Fresh segment – we talk about Hatch Chiles! // Stone Fruit // Elevate your coleslaw

This is the second week we are taking a break from our regularly scheduled program
to pay tribute to our beloved Thierry Rautureau // We are honoring Thierry’s life by delving into his legacy through an interview with Leslie Kelly // Leslie is a food/travel writer, recovering restaurant critic, and currently on the road roaming around the US in her RV // Lelsie has been a longtime friend and sat down with Thierry in July of this year // We are going to hear about a wide range of his perspectives and experiences from opening up restaurants to cooking for Julia Child & Steven Hawking.

We see if Lorretta’s Shortcut, or Scratch? is the way to go today // Chef John Howie & Erik Liedholm are here to talk about Restaurants and Wildwood Spirits Co. // On our Simple to Spectacular segment, we walk through one of Thierry’s recipes as we re-explore his Rover’s cookbook (Pork Belly with Ginger, Honey and Soy - and a Cannellini Bean Salad) // Pastry Chef Brittany Bardeleben is here from Hot Cakes Molten Chocolate Cakery to talk about warm winter desserts!

We are celebrating Thierry’s life and the lasting impact he has had on all of us // We’ve asked past producers of the show to come join us in honoring Thierry // Tina Nole from Larj Media is here // We have Pamela Hinkley, Amy Pennington, Amy Richardson, and Madeline Pennington in the studio to share memorable stories about our treasured Thierry // Tom and Loretta practically grew up around Thierry - stories // Conversations and stories in honor of the Chef in the Chapeau

We celebrate citrus season with a citrus-themed dinner // Kirstin and Yura Vracko are here to tell us about Seattle’s first dedicated non-alcoholic bottle shop called Cheeky & Dry // On our Simple to Spectacular segment, we delve into one of Thierry’s delicious recipes from his Rover’s cookbook // We review 2023 food predictions and talk about some of the hits and misses // We are going to find out if Shortcut, or Scratch is the way to go with Loretta’s challenge today!!

It’s asparagus season! // Razor Clam dig days are upon us. We’re going to talk about the best ways to enjoy them // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s Spring recipes // We welcome ET back to talk about his upcoming birthday pop up // It’s almost Mother’s day. What are you cooking for mom’s day? Who is a mom you’d love to cook for? // We welcome Kristin Frossmo from Made in Washington to share a selection of locally made Mother’s Day gift ideas // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

Celebrate Chef Tamara Murphy’s life and legacy with reflections and stories // Welcome Brian Clevenger, Executive Chef and owner of General Harvest Restaurants // Talk about Pete Wells’ final column in the New York Times as a restaurant critic reflecting on the changes in the dining world over his 12-year tenure // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s summer recipes // We talk Labor Day dishes with inspiration from Rubbed with Love recipes // Loretta and I revel in our Prosser Farm Meatball Project // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!