The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters

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The Splendid Table has always connected people through the common language of food and eating. Now with award-winning food journalist Francis Lam at the helm, we’re bringing forward even more fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of food, people and culture – covering everything from the global appeal of sesame to the impact of Instagram on everyday eating. It’s a food show where everyone is welcome. Produced by American Public Media.

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787: Apples and Agave with ...

09.08.2023

This week, we dive into the world of apples and agave. First, we talk with apple historian Diane Flynt, author of Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South, about what makes apples so magical and ...

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09.08.2023 787: Apples and Agave with Diane Flynt, David Suro Piñera, and Gary Paul Nabhan This week, we dive into the world of apples and agave. First, we talk with apple historian Diane Flynt, author of Wild, Tamed, Lost, Revived: The Surprising Story of Apples in the South, about what makes apples so magical and ...
08.25.2023 716: Farm, Garden, Cook Thanks to the farmers and gardeners who are keeping us well-fed this summer. This week, we talk to farmer/activist Leah Penniman of Soul Fire Farm, and chef/farmer Abra Berens.
08.18.2023 786: Food and Family with Michaele Weissman, Barkha Cardoz and Chef Pierre Thiam This week we have stories centered around food, love, and legacy. First, we talk with author Michaele Weissman about meeting her husband's family for the first time, tasting his mother's bread, and later learning its significance and how it represented ...
08.11.2023 763: Home Food with Chef Vishwesh Bhatt & Masa with Jorge Gaviria This week, we’re talking to award-winning Chef Vishwesh Bhatt author of I Am From Here: Stories and Recipes from a Southern Chef. He talks about how he creates dishes with both the flavors of India and those of the American ...
08.04.2023 785: What Is a National Dish With Anya von Bremzen and Argentina’s National Drink, Mate This week, we take a close look into what makes a national cuisine. Anya von Bremzen talks about her most recent book, National Dish: Around the World in Search of Food, History, and the Meaning of Home. We get into ...
07.28.2023 Bonus Episode: The One Recipe's Summer Celebrations Special Subscribe Free: Apple Podcasts \| Spotify \| Google Podcasts \| Amazon Music \| RSS \| iHeartRadio \| TuneIn We’re dropping a bonus episode in our feed this week from our Sister Podcast, The One Recipe. Join Host, Jesse Sparks, for ...
07.28.2023 762: Live Fire Cooking This week we’re joined by some unusual thinkers on the art of the cookout. First, we get a lesson on barbecue etiquette (who knew) with our favorite duo, Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema, Hosts of the podcast Were You Raised ...
07.21.2023 784: All American Summer with Stacey Mei Yan Fong, Jamie Loftus, and Bricia Lopez This week we have everything you need for summer. First up, it’s Stacey Mei Yan Fong with her new book, 50 Pies, 50 States. Stacey decided to commemorate all 50 states in the most American way she could imagine-through their ...
07.14.2023 761: On the Road - Seattle We took the show on the road and recorded a live event with KUOW about Seattle’s legendary culinary scene. We met up with some of the people who make the city a vibrant place to eat and cook. We spoke ...
07.07.2023 783: On The Road – Food & Wine Classic in Aspen with Khushbu Shah, Chandra Ram, Chef Tiffany Derry & Wine Writer Wanda Mann We took the show on the road for Food & Wine's Classic in Aspen, CO at the Wheeler Opera House. First, we welcomed Restaurant Editor Khushbu Shah to talk about restaurant industry trends starting with chefs reclaiming their craft by ...
06.30.2023 760: 4th of July with Andy Baraghani and Samantha Seneviratne We’re celebrating 4th of July with stellar cookbook author, Andy Baraghani to talk about fresh and light recipes that will have you spending time with guests and not stuck at the grill. He leaves us with his Juicy Tomato w/ ...
06.23.2023 736: Summer Cooking with Carla Lalli Music This week, we're talking about summer cooking and how to stay cool in the heat. Carla Lalli Music joins us to talk about her favorite indoor cooking tips for ribs and takes your cooking questions. Carla is the host of ...
06.16.2023 759: Father Stories with Kitty & Al Tait and Jeffrey & Kevin Pang We’re celebrating Father’s Day with Kitty and Al Tait, the dad-and-daughter duo behind Britain’s Orange Bakery and the authors of Breadsong. They talk to Francis about how learning to bake together changed their lives and what inspires them to create ...
06.09.2023 782: Vegetarian Summer Cooking with Hetty Lui McKinnon and the Art of Leftovers with Tamar Adler This week, we talk to two award-winning food writers about how to make the most of your vegetables and leftovers this summer. First up, award-winning vegetarian writer Hetty Lui McKinnon joins us to talk about her latest book Tenderheart, A ...
06.02.2023 758: Summer Parties with Nicole A. Taylor, Natasha David and Patric Richardson This week, it’s party season with food writer Nicole A. Taylor, bartender Natasha David, and Laundry Evangelist, Patric Richardson Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today.
05.26.2023 781: Eating With Funny People This week, we're joined by two comedians to talk about their connection to food. First, Ivy Le, host of the podcast Fear of Going Outside. We quote, "Most nature shows are hosted by reckless white men, but avid indoors woman ...
05.19.2023 757: Home Cooking with Pros: J. Kenji López-Alt, Daniel Holzman, and Matt Rodbard This week, it's home cooking with the authors of Food IQ: 100 Questions, Answers, and Recipes to Raise Your Cooking Smarts. Daniel Holzman and Matt Rodbard bust food myths about cooking with frozen meat, and extoll the beauty of letting ...
05.12.2023 780: Spring Cookbook Roundup This week, we are celebrating the spring cookbooks of 2023! First, we talk with Chef Lara Lee about her approach to flavorful meals using iconic Asian ingredients from her pantry, including recipes for her stellar Tom Yum Bloody Mary and ...
05.05.2023 756: Up Close with Evan Kleiman, Host of Good Food This week, we spend the hour with the pioneering food radio personality, Evan Kleiman. We talk about her life and all the places food has taken her. She tells us about her travels across Europe fresh out of high school, ...
04.28.2023 755: Special Sauce with René Redzepi, Diep Tran, and Khushbu Shah This week, we talk about different umami-packed sauces that belong in every cook's kitchen. First, we sit with René Redzepi of Copenhagen's Noma to talk about the delicious ancient sauce, garum. Originally it's a fermented fish sauce, but his fermentation ...
04.22.2023 779: Fruits & Veggies with Abra Berens and Sheela Prakash This week, we promise you will get your recommended dose of fruits and vegetables! Award-winning author Abra Berens takes us on a sweet and savory journey with fruit. From best cooking methods to subtle and exotic pickling methods- think Brined ...
04.14.2023 754: Spring Cookbook Season This week, we’re celebrating the cookbooks of Spring 2022! We talk with British chef Asma Khan about her latest book, Ammu. The book is an homage to her mother and she walks us through her childhood eating, imagine the aroma ...
04.07.2023 778: Spring Baking with Natasha Pickowicz, Esteban Castillo, and Chetna Makan We’re all about baking today, from New York to Mexico to London by way of India. First, Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz talks to us about her favorite recipes and her baking process. Then, she shares her baking techniques, from bringing ...
03.31.2023 738: Legendary Food Writer Claudia Roden This week, the legendary food writer Claudia Roden joins us from her home in London to talk about her career and her journey as a food writer. We learn about the first time she started exchanging written recipes, how she ...
03.24.2023 753: An Homage to the Refrigerator This week, we’re shining a light on the absolutely magical, life-changing, the world-changing thing that you already have in your kitchen. The refrigerator. Maybe nothing in your home has changed the world more. Historian Jonathan Rees author of Refrigeration Nation: ...
03.17.2023 777: Chef Robynne Maii Takes On Your Culinary Quandaries & Magic Crispy Things with Nik Sharma Chef Robynne Maii takes your cooking questions, from homemade chili crisp to home-smoked fish & we get deep into the pleasure of crispy things with writer Nik Sharma Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. Donate today to ...
03.15.2023 Check Out: Be My Guest with Ina Garten This week we’re sharing an episode from the upcoming third season of Be My Guest with Ina Garten, Ina’s official podcast from Food Network. Join the party as Ina invites friends old and new to her East Hampton home for ...
03.10.2023 752: Hands-On Cooking with Maneet Chauhan & Dawn Perry, and introducing Jesse Sparks, host of The One Recipe Chef Maneet Chauhan and cookbook author Dawn Perry talk hands-on cooking and we introduce our new podcast, The One Recipe & its host, Jesse Sparks ' Celebrate kitchen companionship with a gift to The Splendid Table today
03.03.2023 776: Chinese Tea with Theresa Wong & Masala Chai with Leena Trivedi-Grenier This week, we have a lesson in Chinese tea with East Asian tea authority Theresa Wong and learn about the history of India’s culture of masala chai with Leena Trivedi-Grenier Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make ...
02.17.2023 775: Home Cooking with Gavin Kaysen This week, we've got one of the great culinary stars of the midwest, Minneapolis's Gavin Kaysen, to talk about finding ways to make home cooking a joy
02.03.2023 774: On the Road – Hawaii with Chefs Sheldon Simeon, Ed Kenney, Robynne Maii and More! This week, we’re bringing you a live show we recorded in Hawaii about the incredible food culture with Chefs Sheldon Simeon, Ed Kenney, Robynne Maii and more!
01.27.2023 748: Dr. Jessica B. Harris We spend the hour with the iconic, Dr. Jessica B. Harris, the groundbreaking scholar of African American food and author of High on the Hog.
01.20.2023 773: Happy Lunar New Year! This week, we’re celebrating Lunar New Year with Sarah & Kaitlin Leung from the Woks of Life, Vietnamese icon Andrea Nguyen, & Korean chef Hooni Kim
01.13.2023 749: The Magnificent Mushroom This week, we get into the beauty of mushrooms with wild foods expert Eugenia Bone and Anna L. Tsing, author of The Mushroom at the End of the World
01.06.2023 772: On the Curry Trail with Raghavan Iyer This week, it's an hour-long special featuring the iconic writer and teacher Raghavan Iyer, author of the forthcoming book, On The Curry Trail
12.30.2022 726: Soup’s On with Jenn Louis Jenn Louis stops by to talk about the essentials for a great soup and takes on your questions. Plus, the Splendid team holds a taste-off of store-bought chicken stock.
12.23.2022 Our Holiday Special with Von Diaz, Vallery Lomas, and Ada Limón We’re gearing up for the holidays with Von Diaz's Puerto Rican Christmas, great baking with Vallery Lomas, and a little slowdown poetry with Ada Limón
12.16.2022 771: Holiday Cookbooks 2022 This week, it's cookbooks we're excited about! From Sri Lankan cuisine, to classic British cooking, to a how-to vinegar guide to Amish Soul Food
12.09.2022 746: A Guide to Holiday Gifting and Hosting A holiday guide with The New Yorker’s Helen Rosner, Serious Eats' Daniel Gritzer, & Leah Bonnema & Nick Leighton of the Were You Raised by Wolves show
12.02.2022 770: British Cooks Prue Leith & Nigella Lawson This week we’re talking to restaurateur and writer Prue Leith of The Great British Baking Show & Nigella Lawson with her latest book Cook, Eat, Repeat.
11.25.2022 745: Thanksgiving with Rodney Scott, Nik Sharma, Genevieve Ko, and Eric Wareheim We’re getting you all set up for Thanksgiving this week with our friends, Rodney Scott, Nik Sharma, Genevieve Ko, and Eric Wareheim
11.24.2022 Turkey Confidential with Rick Martinez, Maneet Chauhan, Claire Saffitz, and Jesse Sparks Listen on: Apple Podcasts \| Stitcher \| Google Podcasts \| Spotify \| Pandora Francis Lam hosts the 2022 pre-recorded edition of our popular Thanksgiving show. Francis is joined by special guests Claire Saffitz, author of Dessert Person, Rick Martinez author ...
11.18.2022 769: Thanksgiving with Vivian Howard and Priya Parker This week, we’re getting ready for Thanksgiving with Star of A Chef’s Life, Vivian Howard, and the expert on gatherings, Priya Parker.
11.11.2022 744: Secretly Simple Desserts with Anne Byrn, Dave Beran, Aran Goyoaga, & Paola Velez This week, we’ve surprisingly simple desserts with amazing bakers & chefs, Anne Byrn, Dave Beran, Aran Goyoaga, & Paola Velez
11.04.2022 768: Hands On Cooking and Hosting with Sohla & Ham El-Waylly and Restaurateur Will Guidara This week, Chefs Sohla and Ham El-Waylly, answer your cooking questions, and restaurateur Will Guidara joins us with advice on how to be a great host
10.28.2022 743: Baking with Dorie Greenspan and Everything Grains with Abra Berens We’re baking with national treasure Dorie Greenspan and we dive deep into the beauty of grains and beans with Abra Berens author of Grist.
10.21.2022 767: Asian Vegan cooking with Hannah Che and Chef Danny Bowien This week, we’re getting deep into the incredibly soulful world of vegan cooking with Hannah Che and Chef Danny Bowien
10.14.2022 742: Fall Cookbook Lineup We talk with the authors of some of our favorite fall cookbooks: Mooncakes & Milk Bread, Gastro Obscura, Flavors of the Sun, and Sandor Katz’s Fermentation Journeys.
10.07.2022 766: Honoring Family and Heritage with Linda Ronstadt and Natalia Molina This week, it’s stories from, and about, two Mexican American icons, Linda Ronstadt and Natalia Molina
09.30.2022 741: Pizza: Origin, Culture and Making It with Nathan Myhrvold It's all about pizza this week with Nathan Myhrvold, founder of Modernist Cuisine and our Family Kitchen Segment with Journalist, Liana Aghajanian

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