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...

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...

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,...

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...

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 onthe 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 Harounare 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 asa 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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”...

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...