Seattle Kitchen

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 newbook - Invitation to a Banquet: The Story of Chinese Food

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 programto 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 fromthe Port of Seattle, and Kristian Uri from Fisherman’s Finest - who has brought along agroundfish 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 debunksome 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’

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 – ‘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 cookbookand 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 theCarlile Room is here to chat about it!

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 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?

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 complicated relationship with leftovers? Carrie Dennett will join us to discuss her article in the Seattle Times on food waste // How should we and our listeners help the residents of Maui through good food // S’more from ordinary to extraordinary // Food in the news: 1 nacho cheese spill in Arkansas, Be a pizza influencer, Rosé ButlerSuite

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 salmon class, and Annie’s Southern Summer class // We’re talking tomatillos – Verde sauce for enchiladas, Green chili, and Mr. Garcia green tomatillo patch // For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivation Fresh segment – Tomatoes! // Julia stories with Tom and Thierry // Julia Child themed Rub With Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

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 chefs knife // For our Charlie’s Produce, Cultivation Fresh segment – we talk about Hatch Chiles! // Stone Fruit // Elevate your coleslaw