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!

Dutch Baby Pancakes // Cooking with Induction – what you need to know // We dive into Fish Tacos // Belinda Kelly and Venise Cunningham share their new book Drink Your Garden: Recipes, Stories, and Tips from the Simple Goodness Cocktail Farm // Father-daughter duo Jim and Jennifer Mauer join us to share a Shepherd’s Pie and dish about CSA boxes from Hitchcock // Hot Stove Society Chef Danae McLaughlin is here to talk Tamales // 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!

How Social Media, Online Reviews, and the Internet Influence Restaurants and Diners // We dish on Peanut Noodles // Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day - we’re talking Shepherd’s Pie // Kevin Coleman from Bellingham SeaFeast joins us // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel takes on Wild Cold Smoked Alaskan Sockeye // We delve into Flank Steak // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We dive into the world of anchovies – how to use them and why they deserve a spot in your kitchen // Alyssa Lisle stops by to chat about Lucy’s Bottle Shop—her new venture blending wine, community, and representation // We’re talking Roast Pork—techniques, flavors, and the perfect pairings // Chef Orphée Fouano shares the grand opening of Mirabelle by Orphée // We explore the Art of the Croissant // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel takes on Strawberry Jam // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Becky Guzak shares highlights from her recent culinary adventures in Japan // Talking craft beer with Brad Benson from Stoup Brewing // Scott Cory and Sachia Tinsley from Peyrassol West in Normandy Park share their take on Western European and Mediterranean flavors // Building charcuterie & cheese boards for easy entertaining // Diving into natural and organic wines with Todd Alkema from Elliott Bay Distributing // Our talented editor from KIRO Radio, Sean De Tore, stops by with homemade muffins // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Maui Meat // We talk authentic Turkish flavors with Berk Guldal, Chef and Owner of Hamdi Restaurant // Pide (Turkish Flatbreads) and the different variations // Margo Flones, Big John’s PFI // Mangos and how to use them! // Eliza Ward, Owner ChefShop.com, helps us pick the perfect pasta // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We answer a listener’s question with cookware recommendations // Daughter-mother duo Pat Tanumihardja and Julia Evari Suparman share their book, Mortar and Pestle: Classic Indonesian Recipes for the Modern Kitchen // We explore the art of Hainanese Chicken with Jackie Cross // Jamie Hunt, Founder & CEO of Fast Penny Spirits, talks about their award-winning amaro and Seattle-based distillery // We dive into Cassoulet // Chefs Annie Elmore & Rasyidah Rosli jump on the mic to chat about Malaysian Brunch // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

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 Bigelow join us to share their new collections—just in time for Valentine’s Day // We celebrate National Canned Food Month with a fresh look at a pantry staple // Angel Azcarraga and Jacob Edelstein, founders and creators of Deglaze, introduce their recipe manager app designed for people who love to cook // And, of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

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, President and CEO of Made in Washington, highlights locally made Valentine’s packages // Award-winning food writer Sara Dickerman dishes on crafting cookbooks and her new newsletter: What Should I Bring? // Lucio Gomiero, Owner and winemaker at Vignalta winery, joins us to talk about his craft // We dive into the world of radicchio with Jason Salvo, owner of Local Roots Farm // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

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 segment celebrating blood orange season // Cookbook Author and Chef Sally James joins us to talk about Yarra Valley Caviar // We’re dishing up all things pancakes—from buckwheat blini to Loretta’s fluffy classics // Hot Cakes Pastry Chef Britiany Bardeleben stops by to explore molten chocolate cake // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!