While raising our awareness of Ukrainian culture we were pleased to get acquainted with the local Ukrainian community that helped us with our Care.org fundraiser // Is it time to convert from Gas stoves to induction? - Bridget talks about her experience with induction // In honor of Women’s History month, we shout out to our formative female culinary titans // What is your favorite style of breadstick – soft and chewy or crispy crunchy? // Peak season – grab a gnarly looking celeriac // Perfume your kitchen roasting marrow bones // Lastly, we play Rub with Love Food for thought Trivia!

Chefs Supporting Ukraine - All over the world, restaurants are stepping up to fundraise // Visiting rancher Richard Griffiths of Palouse River Premium Beef talks about his herd and his fine products // John Yeager and Mike Salvadore are here to tell us about rallying a culinary coalition for a blood donation drive for Bloodworks + Mike tells us about his day job – he runs a travel company and is doing a fabulous food and wine tour with Thierry // Ukrainian potato pancakes // Lastly, we will play Rub with Love Food for thought Trivia!

Peak Season - BEETS – we try to win Tom over // Creative recipes showcasing versatility of ground meats beyond meatballs // “The Three Kernels” - Julia Child’s master recipe for an unusual whole grain winter side dish // Trey Lamont talks about his restaurant, his rub and his upcoming class March 9th // Kitchen conundrums from our audience // Lastly, we will play Rub with Love Food for thought Trivia!

Peak Season- sweet potatoes – we love 'em with a crusty, smoky hard roast // Lisa Steele who just released “The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook” – with over 100 fabulous recipes to use eggs in uneggspected ways // To answer listener Bob Schnackel’s request about Chicken Ballontine preparation, we invited him to the studio to discuss the process with us in person // A look inside the current issue of Cook’s Illustrated shows us why it is still an important publication in the culinary world // Brighten up winter dishes with our favorite quick pickled veggies // Lastly, we will play Rub with Love Food for thought Trivia!

Nacho your average Superbowl snack – taking wings and nachos to the next level // Valentine breakfast – start the day lovingly with heart shaped waffles or warm fruit crumbles OR... // Valentine dinner that is fun to cook together – individual beef wellingtons!! And pan seared radicchio with soft cheese // Chocolate - what is your cacao threshold? // Hawaii and the Aloha food scene // Lastly, we will play Rub with Love trivia challenge!

Peak Season – Brussel Sprouts // Hearty winter salads // Michelle Tam and Henry Fong visit to talk about their new book Nom Nom Paleo Let’s Go! plus, Chinese New Year’s traditions // Kenji Lopez Alt joins us – his new book coming out in March - The Wok, Serious Eats and exploring Seattle // Lastly, we will play Rub with Love trivia challenge!!