It’s peak season for Washington asparagus! // The Caspian Chef, Omid Roustaei, shares a masterclass in Persian cooking // We dive into wild Alaskan Copper River salmon // Kevin Smith of Beast & Cleaver talks butcher boxes, meat pies - and shares some big news // We explore food and travel with chef and travel host Patti Curfman of Adventure Tripr

We hear culinary highlights from Tom’s travels through Europe // Chef Micah Windham from Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort in Leavenworth // Joins us to talk about Keipi Dinners and Horse Soldier Whiskey // We build a Memorial Day Menu // Eliza Ward from ChefShop guides us through the world of the King of Cheeses – Parmigiano Reggiano // It’s Washington asparagus season! // Larry and Sharon Brown share the story of their new shop, MOOO! Ice Cream,
 in Fall City // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Food and travel writer Leslie Kelly rolls back into town to dish on her latest RV food adventures // Award-winning cookbook author Chef Sally James joins us to talk about Australian wines // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel explores low-carb noodles // Chef Jules Houser shares her new projects with Flower Chef Foods and Project Flower Power // We build a quintessential Pacific Northwest summer picnic with Chef Rasyidah Rosli // Don Morin of SaltWorks offers a masterclass on artisan salt // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

In honor of May’s Hunger Awareness Month, we’re joined by Michelle Douglas, CEO of Emergency Food Network // Randy Brooks, founder and winemaker at Bacovino, tells us about their new waterfront tasting room in Pioneer Square // Spring Pasta Dishes // Liz Philpot, founder of Eat Seattle Tours, shares what’s new on their latest food tours and programs // Chef Rasyidah Rosli is going to transport us to the bustling streets of Thailand’s famous Chatuchak Night Market // Pastry Chef Brittany Bardeleben from Hot Cakes is here to talk springtime desserts // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Mother’s Day – Plans and Inspiration · Lara Hamilton from Book Larder is back with her favorite new cookbooks - just in time for Mother’s Day · Crab Cakes · Peter Miller, director of MARCELLA, joins us to talk about his new documentary on Italian cookbook legend Marcella Hazan · Eliza Ward of ChefShop takes us on a balsamic vinegar journey · We catch a little Spring Fever with Chef Sean McFadyen · And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought Tasty Trivia brought to you by Rub with Love spice rubs

Quick Pantry Dinners // Pamela Hinckley, Executive Director of Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank, invites us to get involved in the mission // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel takes on tortilla chips - just in time for Cinco de Mayo // Chris Dufore of Gallagher’s Where U Brew shares the story behind his Edmonds-based community brewhouse // Hot Stove Society Chef Nico Cabellero joins us to talk about Arepas // The Caspian Chef, Omid Roustaei joins us to share his new book, Bitter & Sweet: Global Flavors from an Iranian-American Kitchen And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

We take a flavorful trip through the Middle East with Brunch in the Bazaar // In our final series segment, author Sarah Ahn shares essential Korean home cooking from her new book, Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom & 100 Family Recipes // Drop-off Dinners with Heart // Kim Karrick of Scratch Distillery in Edmonds talks craft spirits and custom gin // We swirl, sip, and celebrate rosé wines with Todd Alkema // Chef Tim Ormonde discusses the “woodland to waterfront” dining experience at Alderbrook Resort & Spa on Hood Canal // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

Chef Annie Elmore shares a preview of her hands-on class, “A Tribute to Charles Phan,” inspired by The Slanted Door cookbook and the bold, balanced flavors of Vietnamese cuisine // In part three of four, author Sarah Ahn shares essential Korean home cooking from her new book, Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom & 100 Family Recipes // Loretta cooks up an Easter Plan while Tom’s got Easter Plans of his own – Sicilian style // Chris Teeny from Pacific Coast Harvest joins us // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel gets salty with a feta cheese showdown // We delve into plant-based cuisine with Chris Wilson from Plantage // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We dive into some unexpected pantry finds // Author Sarah Ahn gives a master class in the living art of kimchi from her new book: "Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom & 100 Family Recipes" // Andrew Rubinstein from Hey Bagel joins us // Season 2 of The Nosh with Rachel Belle just launched, and she’s here to share some behind-the-scenes stories // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel tackles cream cheese // Andrae Bopp & Keith Johnson are here to share their story behind Solo Esto Mezcal // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought Tasty Trivia !!

We dive into a Spring Niçoise Salad Starring Alaskan Halibut // Author Sarah Ahn shares her new book Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom & 100 Family Recipes // We talk Baby Back Ribs // Forager and author Jennifer Hahn joins us with her new book Pacific Harvest: A Northwest Coast Foraging Guide // Clam Digging in the Pacific Northwest // Based on a recent article in the Seattle Times we ask why are so many “Seattle” restaurants closing—only to reopen under new operators? // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought Tasty Trivia brought to you by Rub with Love spice rubs, made right here in Ballard!