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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!

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!!

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!!

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!

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

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!

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’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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

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

As we prepare to celebrate the 4th 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!

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 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 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!

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!!

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!!

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!

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!

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!!

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!!

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!

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!

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 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 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

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

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"

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 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 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 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 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

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 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 “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 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!!

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!

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

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 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

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!