We learn about Washington and Oregon wines with Kelly and Chris Sparkman, the founders of Sparkman Cellars // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring recipes // Is Shortcut, or Scratch the way to go with Loretta’s miso question? // We chat with J. Kenji López-Alt and learn about his exciting new projects // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel dives into Dijon mustard // We celebrate the season with soups starring spring vegetables // On Simple to Spectacular! we honor Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring recipes // We explore the world of making Gnocchi // We welcome James Whittaker Owner of Side Hustle Taproom & Scratch Kitchen in Kirkland and Bellevue Brewing // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

It’s artichoke season! Let’s chat about our favorite ways to cook and eat them // Our very own Sean Hartley just returned from another trip to Southeast Asia. Let’s talk about the best things he ate // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through his recipe for Diver Sea Scallops with Beets, Foie Gras, and Aged Balsamic Vinegar // Carrie Van Dyck co-founder of the Herbfarm Restaurant is here to talk about their new book The Spirit of the Herbfarm Restaurant: A cookbook and memoir by Ron Zimerman // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

It’s asparagus season! // Razor Clam dig days are upon us. We’re going to talk about the best ways to enjoy them // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s Spring recipes // We welcome ET back to talk about his upcoming birthday pop up // It’s almost Mother’s day. What are you cooking for mom’s day? Who is a mom you’d love to cook for? // We welcome Kristin Frossmo from Made in Washington to share a selection of locally made Mother’s Day gift ideas // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

On Loretta’s Shortcut, or Scratch? we explore Indian Simmer Sauces // Kat Lieu is here to share her new book Modern Asian Kitchen // We talk about our new restaurant and concept – Half Shell // Kirsten and Mandy Dixon of Within the Wild Adventure Company in Alaska join us to talk about their cookbook Living Within the Wild // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through his recipe for Baked Alaskan Halibut with Morels, Ramps, and Smoked Bacon Butter Sauce // Pamela Hinckley, Executive Director of Pike Market Senior Center & Food Bank, shares her Tasty Lunch Discoveries in the Market and The Stone Soup Luncheon Fundraiser // And we finish the show with Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!!

We learn about Tom’s recent culinary travels through Australia and Singapore // Rick Rodgers, cookbook author of over 100 cookbooks, is here to talk about changes in the industry over the past 30 years // Rover’s cookbook co-author Cynthia Nims is here to share her experience putting the book together with Thierry Rautureau // On Simple to Spectacular! We celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through his recipe for Beet and Goat Cheese Tartlets with Walla Walla Sweet Onion Puree // Josh Grunig, owner of Zylberschtein’s Delicatessen and Bakery, is here to talk about high quality ingredients, honoring family recipes, and Passover // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We talk Simmer Sauces on Loretta’s Shortcut, or Scratch? Segment // Joan MacIsaac, co-founder of Effie’s Homemade, is here to share their story about their delicious biscuits // Chef Sara Harvey from Alderbrook Resort & Spa is here to talk about their restaurant, to share fun oyster events that are happening in April, and we dig into deep conversation about Hood Canal oysters and Sara’s new oyster farm called Black Shield // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through his Rover’s spring recipe – Soft-Shell Crab Bisque with Morels and Duck Egg // Rachel Belle, podcaster and Editor-at-Large of Cascade PBS, is here to tell us about
her brand-new food TV show called The Nosh with Rachel Belle!

Our Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel reviews coconut milk // We delve into Risotto // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s Spring Recipes // Tom is traveling to Australia & Singapore – what regional dishes should he be on
the search for? // Pastry Chef Stacy Fortner is here to talk biscuits and gravy! // And of course, we play Rub with Love Food for Thought Tasty Trivia!

We talk Quiche, Frittata, and Strata – What’s the difference? // Claire Hansen, General Manager at Neb Wine Bar & Café is here to is here to talk about our sweet new joint // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring desserts // We go deep on Easter dinner with Ham, Scalloped potatoes, and Spring Veggies!

We talk Traditional Irish Soda Bread // On Shortcut, or Scratch? We talk Simmer Sauces! // We delve into Reuben Sandwich Fixings // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry by talking through one of his Rover’s spring recipes - House-Cured Salmon with Yakima Asparagus Salad // The Founders and Owners of Mama Restaurant Group, Wassef and Racha Haroun
are here to share their beautiful culinary philosophy and new ventures

We announce the winner of our staycation here at the Hotel Andra // We delve into a variety of dishes including Peking duck! // Chef David Mitchell is here from Copperleaf Restaurant & Bar at Cedarbrook Lodge // On Simple to Spectacular! we celebrate Chef Thierry with a special twist as
a listener sent in Thierry’s recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon - Luc style // Geraldine DeRuiter is here with her new book called, If You Can’t Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury