Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 5:36pm
So Many Beautiful People with Our Apron On!!!

We sent you aprons, and you sent us pictures back! Everyone looks fab-u-lous!

Keep the photos coming and thanks for listening!

Gayle Sreibers manning the helm of her kitchen in her apron...

The lovely Ms. Lorri Allen surrounding herself with sexy men on book covers

Devon going the extra mile and cookin' up homemade Cha Gio!

While Devon's husband Tom and her youngest daughter Una, do the dishes

Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 4:55pm
Special Guest Host: Amy Pennington!

This week Tom is out of the kitchen and at the Evening of Hope Gala donning some fancy duds with his wife Jackie Cross as the honorees of this year's event, benefitting the Pike Place Market Foundation. What this means to you, dear listener, is that he will not be on the airwaves...

However! Amy Pennington, our weekly contributor will be on the program to hang out with Thierry and talk food. She'll bring a woman's touch to the show with all of her wise cracks and food know-how. Beyond talking to the guys every week about her various pantry staples, Amy has been in the food business for a LONG time and has wealth of knowledge to bestow on Saturday's show.

Amy and Thierry will talk with Andrea Nguyen, author of "Asian Dumplings" about her love of this delicious little pouches! Andrea will share with us a few recipes along with her inspirations for these delights.

Mike Teer of Pike and Western Wine Shop will also be on to talk about the 2008 J. Christopher Sauvignon Blanc!

After some trivia, they'll check in with producer Katie O, who will be with Tom and the Evening of Hope Gala. She'll give us an update on Tom and all the ruckus he's causing amongst the crowds!

Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 11:16am
What's that delicious smell??

It's Tom and Thierry cookin' it up on "In the Kitchen"!

Today's show is filled to the brim with a cornucopia of delights. After T & T get settled into their studio chairs with their headphones snuggly in place they'll catch up on this week's food news. We'll also talk with Thierry to see how his new restaurant, Luc, is moving along!

Amy Pennington, author of the soon to be released book "Urban Pantry" will be chatting with the guys about another cupboard staple: HONEY. This bee-treat can be use in a multitude of ways, and Amy's going to give you a few great examples.

Today on "Delicious/Not Delicious" Tom's worst nightmare: a kombucha tasting. This beverage, often touted as having great health benefits, will be put to the test. We've got a few different brands and flavors for Tom and Thierry to try.

We will also be graced through the phone lines by our guest, Rose Levy Beranbaum. Most people know her from her famous book, "The Cake Bible", but Rose will be on to talk about her new and acclaimed book, "Rose's Heavenly Cakes". She'll be prepping us for Valentine's day by sharing her gorgeous recipe for Rose Red Velvet Cake.

Mike Teer of Pike and Western Wine Shop will be calling in from his shop to talk about a lovely Chardonnay from the Columbia Valley. This wine was originally sold at $27.99, then it dropped to $19.99 at most retailers, but is being sold at Pike and Western for $16.99.

Producer Katie O is out tonight with her gal pals celebrating... well, the fact that it's a Saturday. She'll be coming live from a sweet little spot called the Fort St. George in the International District.

All this PLUS trivia and prize galore. Not to mention your phone calls!

Thursday, January 21, 2010 @ 3:47pm
Semolina, Cheese and Scotch. Oh my!

This week on "In the Kitchen with Tom and Thierry" we have a slew of fun food topics to discuss!

During our first hour we'll check in with our Urban Pantry girl, Amy Pennington. This week she's focusing on semolina flour as a pantry staple and how to make it into both savory and sweet nibbles.

Our special guest this week is Ms. Barrie-Lynn the Cheese Impressario! She'll be talking with Tom and Thierry about various pairings of single malt scotches with cheese. YUM!

Wine expert Mike Teer, of Pike and Western Wine Shop, will be on the program to discuss his wine of the week. He'll be sharing his thoughts on the 2008 Becker Landgraf Riesling Feinherb from Germany.

Producer Katie O will be reporting from Belgianfest in the Georgetown neighborhood. She'll have some great facts about Belgium and its affinity to this brew!

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 @ 10:08am
Wine of the Week: 2007 Louis Latour Domaine de Valmouisse

The wonderful Stephanie Klein has brought to you, the listener, a fantastic recap of Mike Teer's (of Pike and Western Wine Shop) Wine of the Week! Happy Reading! -Producer, Katie O

It isn't easy finding a cheap Pinot Noir of good quality, but a winery in France is offering just that.

Michael Teer, cellar master at Pike and Western Wine Shop, told "In the Kitchen's" Tom and Thierry the 2007 Louis Latour Domaine de Valmouisse is "a delicious little Pinot Noir" that sells for under $13 at his shop.

Despite the grape's finicky growing demands and minor yield, Teer said the French company is able to support an affordable Pinot. "This is sort of their cash flow wine," said Teer. He added that they probably sell more expensive wines that offset any loss. The inexpensive Pinot is great for marketing.

Teer said it goes well with a variety of dishes and stands out in the price range. "It has surprisingly rich fruit, but it still tastes like a Pinot Noir. It's rich but it has a nice delicacy. It's a little earthier than an American Pinot Noir. It tastes French," said Teer. The 2007 Louis Latour Domaine de Valmouisse is making a name for itself at just the right time.

"I think we're seeing a lot of people responding to the economy. We've seen little price reductions here and there to make things more affordable," said Teer. He added that while it's definitely a consumer's market, it's still important to be cautious. You probably don't need a whole case of something you're trying for the first time.

Grocery stores might be the first choice for many consumers to find a solid, affordable wine for a hosting gift or just to sip on before dinner. But it's often difficult to choose something from that wall of poorly lit wine bottles.

"You often see labels with scores and notes on them. Make sure that they're the same vintage as the vintage on the shelf. Sometimes you'll see a different vintage, which can be an entirely different wine," said Teer. He also recommends asking the store if there's a wine steward on duty. Some stores will employ an expert and it's worth the time to ask.

So next time you're perusing the aisles for an impressive red, stop in the Pinot section and look for the 2007 Louis Latour Domaine de Valmouisse.

From In the Kitchen January 16, 2010

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 1:46pm
Winter Blues?

Cheer up! Tom and Thierry are together in the studio this week to put a smile on your food lovin' face!

This week we have a very special friend coming into the studio: Kathryn Robinson of Seattle Metropolitan Magazine! She'll be in to catch up with the boys on the food scene as well as talk about her latest article for the mag.

Amy Pennington, author of the soon to be released book "Urban Pantry" will be on to do OUR Urban Pantry segment where she'll take one ingredient that you can keep in your house for mulitple uses. This week: Beer! Yes, it's great to have a cold one lying around the house for an after work drink, but there are other uses for this commonly stocked beverage. Tune in to Amy's segment to hear how she, Tom and Thierry might utilize it.

Mike Teer, from Pike and Western Wine Shop, will also be on to talk about the 2007 Louis Latour Domaine de Valmoissine Pinot Noir. A delicious French pinot featured at the shop for only $12.99. Affordable luxury!

During the 6 o'clock hour, producer Katie O. heads to the Rendezvous in Belltown for Jell-o! Wrestling. She wont be getting in the jello, but she'll give you the low down on what goes into this special event! Are they going to use a kiddie pool? Lime jello? She'll fill you in.

Saturday, January 9, 2010 @ 1:34pm
Aloha from Tom and Thierry!

Tom will be doing the show live, from the beautiful shores of Hawaii! Thierry however, will be here in our quiant little rainy city of Seattle.

Yes listeners, grab your ukulele and put on that grass skirt because we're talking all about the food from the majestic Islands of Hawaii. Amy Pennington, of the soon to be released book, Urban Pantry, will be on talk with the guys about coconut flake and how best to utilize this tropical cupboard item.

Mike Teer of Pike and Western Wine Shop is also in Hawaii and both he and Tom will be discussing nice refreshing wines to drink while taking a winter beach vacation!

At the 5 o'clock hour we have a very special guest, Mark Peel, owner of Campanile Restaurant in LA, on to chat about his beautiful new book, "New Classic Family Dinners". Mark is a renowned chef and a six-time James Beard Award nominee. The book is a reflection of Mark's cooking philosophy about "drawing out the maximum flavor from good ingredients" and he'll be sharing one of his recipes with us!

Producer, Katie O, wishes she was in Hawaii too- so instead she'll play pretend by taking a fake island vacation sipping Mai Tais and Pina Coladas at Hula Hula in downtown Seattle. She, Tom and Thierry will talk Tiki Culture.

All that plus Hawaiian themed trivia all show long!

Mahalo!

Saturday, January 2, 2010 @ 9:55am
Happy 2010!

Yes dear listeners, it's TWENTY TEN! And who better to kick off the New Year with than your pals on In the Kitchen with Tom and Thierry??

Amy Pennington of GoGoGreenGarden will be talking to us about meyer lemons (word on the street is she JUST preserved a ton of them herself). And after talking about those tart little numbers, Tom will then go on to talk about something hot and zingy: Hot sauce! He'll be deeming some everyday hot sauces "delicious" or "not delicious".

During the 5:00 hour Angela Garbes, one of the lovely contributors to the Seattle Weekly's blog "Voracious" joins us in studio to discuss the exciting happenings in food in the upcoming year. She and Tom will also get a chance to recap some of their favorite things from 2009!

Mike Teer from Pike and Western Wine Shop will be on air to give you a wine that wont break your bank after the holidays.

All this, plus trivia, a check in with producer Katie O on the streets, and YOUR calls!

Tune in for the first show in 2010!

Monday, December 28, 2009 @ 10:33am
Sportin' a hot Tom and Thierry Apron!

Thanks Jan for sending in your wonderful photo of you in your much coveted Tom and Thierry apron! (by the way: nice mortar and pestle!)

We've given out a few aprons now and we're waiting to see your pictures! Send them into katieo@tomdouglas.com to get your photo on our blog :)

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 4:14pm
Tom, Thierry and Mike Make a Case...

...of WINE!

Tom, Thierry and Mike each picked one of their favorite wines to create a gift case for under $120! It's great as a gift for someone during this holiday season (or a great gift to give yourself). The case includes:

2008 Quattro Mani Montepulciano d'Abruzzo (Tom's pick- a red wine from Italy, that's zesty just like him)

2007 Domaine de la Guicharde Cotes du Rhone (Thierry's pick- a red from the Rhone Valley. French, warm and well balanced, just like our sweet Rautureau)

2008 Simoneau Sauvignon Touraine (Mike's pick- a white wine that's sophisticated just like him)

If you're interested in getting one of these cases, contact Pike and Western Wine Shop.

**you'll also receive a "In the Kitchen with Tom and Thierry" one of a kind apron with your purchase!

Happy Holidays

Tom Douglas, along with his wife and business partner, Jackie Cross, owns five of Seattle's most exciting restaurants: Dahlia Lounge, Etta's, Palace Kitchen, Lola, and Serious Pie. With almost 30 years in the biz, Tom helped put Seattle on the culinary map by cooking global cuisine with regional and seasonal ingredients.

Thierry Rautureau, The Chef In The Hat!!! is the chef/owner of Rover's Restaurant in Seattle, Washington. Rover's is internationally recognized as one of the premier dining destinations in the Pacific Northwest. For 21 years, Rover's has offered cuisine that Rautureau describes as Northwest Contemporary with a French accent.