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!

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!!

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!

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!

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 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

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!

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 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!

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 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 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’

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!

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!!

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!

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

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’

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!

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!

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!

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!

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?