Peak Season – Delicate young greens and time for a flawless vinaigrette // A perfect Father’s Day menu – Loretta’s version vs. Tom’s version // More important information on helping the displaced families in Ukraine from Danica Noble // Kat Lieu joins us to talk about her new book “Modern Asian Baking at Home” // Top ten reasons to roast pork shoulder // Lastly, we play a Father’s Day edition of Rub with Love Food for thought Tasty Trivia!!

Danica Noble update on how to help Ukraine // Sophie Minchilli calls in from Italy to talk about her clever new book  “The Sweetness of Doing Nothing – Live life the Italian Way" // ET‘s food journey and current culinary passions // Big bacon decisions for our upcoming tasting // Answering burning questions from our listeners // Our own Princess Dianne will elaborate on the Filipino Kamayan feast

Peak Season – Prosser Farm Report // Emme Collins Executive Chef of Seattle Public schools joins us to talk about her culinary career and the work they are doing to improve school lunch // Cairnspring co-founder Kevin Morse tells us about the wheat farmers in the Skagit Valley, their mill, and the flours they produce // Hooray for rosé! // The fresh roses have started to arrive

Peak Season – Spot Prawns // Beef It Up author Jessica Formicola joins us to talk about her new book and the mouthwatering recipes within // Feeding Rory - Will he take after his mother? // The food press is obsessed with Old Bay Goldfish - we will decide what all the fuss is about // A listener question and room giveaway results // Asparagus and morels go together for a reason // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Tasty Trivia!!

Peak Season – Copper River Salmon and Grilling for Good // Our friends at Trident tell us about their new Pure Catch Salmon Oil // Rachel Marshall, founder of Rachel’s Ginger Beer updates us on their seasonal flavors // Thierry raves about the food at Volunteer Park Café and Crystal Chiu visits to tell us about it // Our upcoming Persian Dinner class was inspired by some great ingredients at Chef Shop, owner Eliza Ward fills us in // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Tasty Trivia!

Peak Season – Purple Sprouting Broccoli // International Hummus Day is May 13th // Co-Founder of Spinnaker Chocolate; Kelly Van Arsdale talks about their chocolate making process and guides us through a tasting // The zesty kick of tamarind // Don’t forget about steaming your food – it is a great option for many dishes // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Tasty Trivia!!

Fresh Ahi – How to ensure a proper sear // Peak season – Fava Beans – are they worth all the trouble? // Kara Martin – Program Director for the Food Innovation Network and Spice Bridge joins us // An update on Seattle Culinary Academy precipitous future // The spunky lift from tamarind // Lastly, we will play a special Mother’s Day edition of Rub with Love Tasty Trivia!

Peak Season - Spring Lamb // We welcome Armandino Batali, culinary family royalty! // Spring salads that dazzle // Answering a listener query on making his egg sandwich extraordinary // The art form of the potato chip tuna sandwich // Lastly, we will play Rub with Love Foodie Fun!!

Seattle Kitchen

Peak Season - Morels // Nutritionist Carly Knowles calls in to talk chia seed, seaweed and eating for a happy microbiome // Thierry’s fancy dinner with Cayuse // Versatile Gnocchi saves the day – so many ways to yum ‘em up!! // Get ready for national Coconut Cream Pie Day // Lastly, we will play Rub with Love Food for Thought Trivia!!