A group of competitive barbecuers rushed to Joplin, Missouri two years ago, to serve BBQ to victims of a devastating tornado. Now they're a non-profit who has BBQ'd for victims in a dozen disaster site. Volunteers are on site now serving up BBQ to folks in Moore, Oklahoma.
Rachel & Sean flew to Austin, TX to compete in (and make a documentary about) the 36th Annual O.Henry Pun-Off World Championship. Here's what happens at a pun competition.
Plants aren't something that immediately come to mind when you're looking at a bottle of liquor, but author Amy Stewert is reminding us with her new book, "The Drunken Botanist," that liquor is all made of plants.
When Seattle band Queensryche split up last year, separating the lead singer from the band, both parties wanted to use the name they came up with 30 years ago. They took the case to court, and the judge decided to come back to the case over a year later. Meanwhile, both bands are touring and making albums under the same name: Queensryche. Rachel spoke with lead singer Geoff Tate.
Seattle dancer and choreographer, Ezra Dickinson, created a piece that describes his relationship with his schizophrenic mother. The dance takes place downtown, at various outdoor locations, to represent his mother's time on the streets.
White hat hackers are hired to protect companies from the evil hackers who break into their systems and steal information. There are only 20 of these firms in the US, and many of them are here in Seattle.
Intrigue Chocolate Co. owner and Chocolatier Aaron Barthel didn't come to chocolate making by way of the kitchen. Instead, it was all the plant aroma and flavors he discovered in botany.
A Kirkland woman with cerebral palsy may be confined to a wheelchair, but that hasn't stopped her from skydiving...and do-gooding. Thankful for her sight, she's driving her wheelchair 300 miles to raise enough money to pair up a blind person with a seeing eye dog.
"The first flush of that fresh green grass is what makes the world go 'round," chef Tom Douglas says. He and chef Thierry Rautureau discuss goat cheese and how spring makes it so good.
I'll introduce you to two men who spend years eating vegetarian and vegan, until they discovered ethical butchery. One is the owner of Seattle's Dot's Delicatessen and the other is the author of the new book, "The Ethical Butcher."
Redmond's Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center puts more than 200 disabled people a week on horses to help with their various ailments, not to mention confidence and self esteem. They have recently been joined by a new horse named Blaze, a gift from the Seattle Police Department.
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn really impressed KIRO Radio host Luke Burbank with a technique he uses to keep his suit jacket looking sharp even when he's got to pack it away for his bike ride to work.
A couple of local tomboys decided to create a fashion line for women like them, who can't find clothes they like in the women section and can't find properly fitting clothes in the men's section. It's fashion for tomboys, made locally.
Seattle cooks tend to be healthier, add a little more Asian flare, and use more fish than the rest of the country, according to the data from AllRecipes.com.
Pork is a very versatile meat - cuts such the tenderloin, shoulder, chops, and ribs all have distinct characteristics and flavors. Chefs Tom Douglas and Thierry Rautureau discuss their favorite cuts and ways to cook them.
Yanni's Green Restaurant opened in Seattle's Greenwood neighborhood in 1984, but in the past few years it has taken a major hit. Last month they were featured on Gordon Ramsay's popular restaurant makeover show "Kitchen Nightmares," and now business is booming. The owners tell a few behind-the-scenes secrets.
Food trucks are moving on up, from burgers and sandwiches to fancier fair prepared by restaurants like Woodinville\'s The Barking Frog. Rachel chats with Renee Erickson, chef owner of The Walrus and the Carpenter, about her soon-to-be-opened food truck, Narwhal.
On a sunny afternoon in March, chef and Seattle Kitchen host Tom Douglas found himself craving a summertime beverage. He went to one of his restaurants and ordered a rosé.
