A foodie's dream! Chef Tom Douglas, winner of the prestigious James Beard Award, reviews the Puget Sound's best restaurants, shares recipes based on a special weekly ingredient, and answers your burning culinary quandaries.
We share tips for celebrating Valentine’s Day—whether dining out or cooking at home // Beloved Fran Bigelow, Founder of Fran’s Chocolates, and CEO Andrina B... (01:29:01)
Ben Lehman, GM of the Carlile Room, stops by to talk about upcoming drinks and menus celebrating Hamilton at the Paramount // Back by popular demand, Mike Mondello, Pres... (01:27:01)
Chef Danae Mclaughlin shares her tips for crafting dark chocolate truffles and Linzer cookies // We dive into the art of cooking lamb rib chops // We spend a segmen... (01:29:00)
We’re diving into Coconut Prawns! // Chef Edouardo Jordan, founder of Food with Roots, joins us to talk about the Soul of Seattle Fundraiser on February 8th //&nbs... (01:29:00)
Fresh from Spain, Chef Bridget Charters shares flavors and discoveries from her latest culinary adventure // Find out which condiments are worth making from scratch //&n... (01:29:00)
We kick of the new year with 2025 Food Trends Highlights // Makini Howell, Chef-Owner of Plum Bistro, introduces her new cookbook: Simple Goodness: No-Fuss Plant-Based ... (01:29:00)
We explore Cabbage Rolls // Michelle Douglas, CEO of Emergency Food Network, is back to shed light on their impactful work and to share stories of growing up around a dinner table... (01:29:00)
Chef Danae McLaughlin takes us on a global dumpling journey // Pete Fjosne, Executive Chef of Rhein Haus, shares his modern twist on traditional German cuisine // A... (01:29:00)
We’re diving into Hawaiian cuisine! · Mike Mondello, President and CEO of Made in Washington, shares locally made holiday treats · Michael Teer from Pike and W... (01:29:00)
National Pastry Day is around the corner, and we’re celebrating by exploring the world of pastries // Chef Instructor Rasyidah Rosli teaches us about the art of Di... (01:28:54)
We’re talking Easy Weeknight Dinners! // Susan Cathcart of 58 Stars Travel and our friend Kathy Rautureau take us on a journey through culinary travels, featuring ... (01:29:00)
We talk Turkey! // Eliza Ward, owner of ChefShop.com, takes us on a journey through the world of panettone // We dive into the flavors of Down Under // Pastry ... (01:29:00)
It’s Gravy Season - Tom talks Gravy // Award-winning Chef Maggie Trujillo from Fire & Vine Hospitality joins us to share insights on the power of collaboration in the ki... (01:29:00)
Chef Bridget Charters shares expert tips for crafting exceptional Thanksgiving pies // Seattle filmmaker and Eva’s Wild founder, Mark Titus, dives into the story of Alaska&r... (01:29:00)
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 fishin... (01:29:00)
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 ... (01:29:01)
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! // C... (01:29:00)
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 bottl... (01:29:01)
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 pas... (01:29:00)
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 R... (01:29:00)
We’re welcoming Kurt Dammeier, founder of Sugar Mountain - home to Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Mishima Reserve, The Butcher’s Table, and Pasta & Co. //&n... (01:29:00)
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 ... (01:29:00)
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 Simpl... (01:29:00)
Celebrate Chef Tamara Murphy’s life and legacy with reflections and stories // Welcome Brian Clevenger, Executive Chef and owner of General Harvest Restaurants //&... (01:30:00)
Loretta shares “Prosser Farm Tales” from a recent family staycation // We talk Washington Cheese with Dr. Courtney Johnson of the Washington State Cheesemake... (01:29:00)
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 res... (01:29:00)
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 Rove... (01:29:00)
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... (01:29:00)
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 summ... (01:28:55)
The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel explores “Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil” // Eric Donnelly, Owner and Executive Chef of Circlespey Restaurant Group is here&n... (01:29:00)
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 // ... (01:29:00)
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 muffin... (01:28:41)
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... (01:29:00)
We celebrate Washington Cherry Season // We welcome Karachi Kitchen and learn about their high quality, plant based, small batch traditional Pakistani chutneys and spice blen... (01:29:00)
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 Fat... (01:29:00)
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 severa... (01:29:00)
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 t... (01:29:00)
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 talk... (01:29:00)
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 Thier... (01:29:00)
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&rsqu... (01:29:00)
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 celebra... (01:29:00)
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 restaura... (01:29:00)
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 ... (01:26:11)
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 d... (01:29:00)
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&nb... (01:29:00)
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 ... (01:29:00)
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 cel... (01:28:51)
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 Copperle... (01:29:00)
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 &nd... (01:29:01)
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 ... (01:28:53)
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... (01:28:58)
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! ... (01:23:55)
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 Socke... (01:20:47)
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 w... (01:16:19)
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 ou... (01:16:25)
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 fe... (01:15:41)
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 te... (01:15:10)
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... (01:16:32)
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?... (01:15:00)
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 ch... (01:14:52)
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 t... (01:14:28)
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 i... (01:15:24)
Pamela Hinkley, Executive Director of Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank joins us to discuss the organization’s invaluable work // Lara Hamilton, owner... (01:16:48)
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 l... (01:17:02)
This is the second week we are taking a break from our regularly scheduled programto pay tribute to our beloved Thierry Rautureau // We are honoring Thierry’s life by delvin... (01:17:42)
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 //&... (01:15:49)
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&rsquo... (01:16:03)
Continuing our celebration of National Seafood Month, we welcome Brody Peirson with Bristoll Wave Seafoods // A new segment we’re calling “Shortcut or Scratc... (01:15:57)
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... (01:14:06)
We’re kicking off National Seafood Month with Ken Saunderson and David McFadden fromthe Port of Seattle, and Kristian Uri from Fisherman’s Finest - who has brought alo... (01:15:34)
Lisa Levinson, Registered Nurse with Overlake Medical Center joins us to debunksome common misperceptions surrounding diabetes and diet // Part 3 of our series with Grace Lin... (01:13:32)
Thierry’s thoughts on Portugal restaurants + Thierry’s thoughts on Portugal markets and home cooking // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh: Abigail Lovas the He... (01:16:01)
Stuart Lane – Executive Chef of Spinasse – talks about his event for the Food LoversFesta d’ Autunno here at the HSS // Part 1 of our series with Grace Lin from her new book... (01:16:31)
Chef Moshe Basson – a popular chef in Jerusalem joins to discuss his new cookbookand his upcoming class here at the HSS // Charlie’s Produce Cultivating Fresh – Emily Blessi... (01:15:29)
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 Eur... (01:14:18)
For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivating Fresh segment: “Pickle Me This!” - Izzie andMadeleine join us to talk about pickling // Alan Shapiro joins us to talk about the 12th a... (01:12)
For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivating Fresh segment: Ben Ebbesen joins us to talk about Nature’s World/Northwest Delights, a premium snack company // Do you have a complicate... (01:14:44)
Mark Takagi from the Met Market is here to discuss what it takes to open a modern grocery store // Julia Child’s birthday celebration menu chat and ticket give away // Tom’s s... (01:14:47)
Baked zucchini ‘fries’ with Parmesan are a no-fry, irresistible side // Molly Anderson and the cherry mochi donuts…so good! // Favorite knives in the kitchen outside of the ... (01:16:07)
For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivating Fresh segment we welcome PJ Cawleyto talk about Farmer’s Own // Thai turkey larb with yuzu juice // Creamed corn…so tasty from last we... (01:15:21)
Quick and easy “no churn” salted caramel ice cream // Cultivating Fresh: Charlie’s Produce…farmers own organics // Katherine Boury, Director of Production Communications f... (01:15:35)
Patricia Gray, Philanthropy Director of the Market Foundation and Joshua Delgado, Chef of Le Coin are here to entice us to attend Sunset Supper in the Pike Place Market August 18t... (01:15:13)
Daniel Schindler, a respected salmon scientist, joins from Alaska to update us on the controversy between Wild Fish Conservancy and Southeast Alaska’s Chinook salmon troll fishe... (01:15:29)
We start a new series to celebrate Northwest produce, “Cultivating Fresh” with our partners Charlie’s Produce. Our focus today is sweet cherries and John Janker, Sr VP of pr... (01:14:39)
Pitmasters Ed and Ryan Mitchell join to share their new book celebrating North Carolina Barbecue and the Black rural southerners who shaped American cooking // Bright summery past... (01:15:32)
Washington strawberries – DO NOT MISS THEM // Nichelle Hilton, Executive director of Backpack Brigade joins us to talk about their program supplying weekend food to kids // Comm... (01:15:00)
Getting fired up for “high cheese” burgers on our Ballard dock June 16th. What the heck is that? // Made in Washington CEO, Kristin Frossmo, visits to update us on new product... (01:14:13)
We learn about Korean BBQ from the operators of Baekjeong in Lynwood, Samuel Kim, SR. Director of Culinary Operations and David Kim, General Manager of Lynnwood location // Rebe... (01:15:20)
All about the Memorial Day picnic – one segment on the proteins and one segment on the side dishes // Co-founders of the Pastry Project, Emily Kim and Heather Hodge join us to t... (01:15:27)
Our favorite edible thistle, the artichoke, reigns supreme in multiple cooking methods // Ray’s Boathouse is celebrating 50 years and we are excited to have Doug Zellers and Jac... (01:15:11)
Getting ready for Copper River season with Sena Wheeler from a fifth-generation fishing family // What’s in your pita pocket? Life beyond falafel // Owner of Fast Penny Spirits,... (01:14:07)
Peak Season - Absolutely amazing asparagus dishes // Friend of the company, registered dietician Jeanine Sherry has tips on speed scratch dinners and stocking your pantry // Mom k... (01:13:50)
One of Boston’s favorites chefs, Ken Oringer chats about a new cookbook he wrote with his daughter that is energetic and gluten free // We check in with Taryn Koerker from New S... (01:16:31)
Duke Moscrip of Duke’s Seafood and Heather Andersen of Damsel Cellars visit to talk about Saving wild salmon with wine // Our commitment to Earth Day – reduce food waste with ... (01:16:27)
Gorgeous edible flowers in sweet and savory dishes with cookbook authors Erin Bunting and Jo Facer. Zooming in from their gardens in Northern Ireland // Breakfast makeovers – mo... (01:15:39)
Miso is showing up everywhere sweet and savory // Manila clams – is there anything better than steamed in stock, wine and butter // Truly swoon worthy egg salad inspired by Japa... (01:16:33)
Inspiration for an Easter lamb roast from Ukrainian chef Olia Hercules // Time for a visit to Home Cake in Maple Leaf for hard to find and delightful baking supplies // No more sa... (01:16:21)
Tasty tuna ideas – is there anything better than Tuna Puttanesca? // When was the last time you had a good date? // A visit from Chef Sarkar and owner Goldy Singh of stylish new... (01:16:02)
Michelle Li joins to talk about a not to be missed event “What She Said – Food, Beverage and Bosses” March 23rd at W Hotel // The Quick and Easy videos from Costco with Crea... (01:14:49)