Did a listener’s home-grown tomato outshine Jackie’s perfect one? If so, we’ll reveal the Tomato Triumph winner // We dig into Winter Squash! // Continuing our celebration of National Seafood Month, we’re joined by Craig Morris from Genuine Alaska Pollock Producers // We talk braising meats – fall’s ultimate comfort food // Pastry Chef Britany Bardeleben is here to chat about seasonal sweet treats // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel explores pears // Cynthia Nims is here to talk about preserving family recipes // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

We talk French culinary travels with our producer Becky Guzak // Back by popular demand, we welcome Kirsten Vracko from Cheeky & Dry, Seattle’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop // Fresh from the harvest, we explore produce-packed fall salads // In celebration of National Seafood Month, we’re joined by Rut Perez-Studer, Sr. Manager of Fisherman’s Terminal // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel searches for the best store-bought vanilla ice cream // Tom shares his recent “Duck Four Ways” menu // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Fall produce with Loretta Douglas // Café Lago and Chef Laura Thompson // Pork Chops // National Seafood Month // Thierry's Pot-au-feu

We celebrate the life of Thierry Rautureau in honor of his birthday, September 26, 1958 // We start with a special compilation of memorable moments featuring Chef Thierry from past shows // Joining us are his friends Dr. Nathan Myhrvold, Chef John Sundstrom, Leslie Kelly, and Chef Adam Hoffman, who will share their favorite Thierry stories and reminisce about his legacy // In our final Simple to Spectacular! segment we celebrate “the Chef in the Chapeau” by diving into his Rover’s fall recipe: Quail & Frisée Salad with Duck Prosciutto, Poached Quail Egg, & Red Wine Vinegar // And of course, we wrap up the show playing one of Thierry’s favorite segments: Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We explore new crop Washington apples with our Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel // Chef Bruce Naftaly is here to share his latest adventure // We celebrate Chef Thierry Rautureau by diving into one of his fall recipes from his Rover’s cookbook // Katie Harris and Tori Elwood join us to inspire a deeper appreciation for sablefish // We talk with Dick Stevens about the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America Seattle event // Chef Annie Elmore is here to introduce us to Hungarian cuisine, walking us through a traditional Hungarian supper // And of course, we wrap up with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We’re welcoming Kurt Dammeier, founder of Sugar Mountain - home to Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Mishima Reserve, The Butcher’s Table, and Pasta & Co. // On Simple to Spectacular, we celebrate Chef Thierry with one of his fall Rover’s recipes // Alissa Leinonen, founder and CEO of Gourmondo, is here with her daughter Olivia, to discuss their new partnership with PCC Community Markets // With National Cheeseburger Day coming up, our managing partner Eric Tanaka shares what makes the perfect cheeseburger // Sheryl Wiser from Pie and Persistence talks about making a difference through food // And of course, stick around for Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We explore the world of zucchini // Chef Steven Ariel & Stephanie Cobbs from TRACE Market and W Living Room Bar join us to talk specialty cocktails and their unique Hawaiian & Filipino influenced cuisine // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s Fall recipes // Our very own Sean McFadyen is here to guide us through making the perfect Jambalaya // We dive into Negronis with Jenny Lentz, Executive GM of all Serious Pie locations & Resident Negroni Master // It’s time to celebrate the season’s best as we turn our focus to all things tomatoes // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Spice Up Fall Flavors with Jamie Aragonez from World Spice // Delve into an end of summer Perfect Porterhouse Steak // Explore what makes a great Pesto? // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s recipes // We talk Seasonal Bruschetta // Tony Catini, Director of Serious Pie Division at TD & Co. is here // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Celebrate Chef Tamara Murphy’s life and legacy with reflections and stories // Welcome Brian Clevenger, Executive Chef and owner of General Harvest Restaurants // Talk about Pete Wells’ final column in the New York Times as a restaurant critic reflecting on the changes in the dining world over his 12-year tenure // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s summer recipes // We talk Labor Day dishes with inspiration from Rubbed with Love recipes // Loretta and I revel in our Prosser Farm Meatball Project // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

Loretta shares “Prosser Farm Tales” from a recent family staycation // We talk Washington Cheese with Dr. Courtney Johnson of the Washington State Cheesemakers Association & Owner of Street Cheese // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his summer Rover’s recipes // The Hot Stove Society tasting panel dives into Canned Tuna // We explore Cold Noodle Dishes for when it’s too hot for Ramen // We talk cookies, gift baskets, and more with Bite Society’s Co-owners Lendy Hensley & Chef Bob Pennington // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!