Chef Bridget Charters shares the vibrant flavors and traditions of Turkish cuisine // We celebrate fall squash with Frank Genzale Jr., President of Charlie’s Produce Seattle // We’re getting a jump on Thanksgiving with Tom’s newly released Hot Stove class // In honor of National Seafood Month, Katie Gatto from Keyport dives deep into the world of Alaskan king crab as part of our Seafood 101 series // Eliza Ward from Chef Shop leads us on a craft chocolate tasting journey // Christina Wood, chef and owner of Temple Pastries, introduces her new book Pastry Temple: Baking with Inspired Flavors

We’re celebrating 25 years on KIRO Radio – a milestone built on stories, flavor, and community! // Amy Pennington - writer, author, and former producer – shares smart, seasonal strategies for preserving the fall harvest // Eric Tanaka, managing director of TD & Co., reflects on our shared journey and the shifting landscape of the restaurant world over the past 30+ years // Leslie Kelly, food & travel writer, brings tales from her culinary road trips // We hear from a few of our listeners – thank you for being part of the ride // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Joel Gamoran, CEO of Home Made, joins us to explore how cooking shows have evolved—and how chef creators are reshaping food media // We dish on butternut squash: bold flavors, cozy tips, and kitchen inspiration // James Shakelford, CEO of Lifelong, shares their mission and previews next week’s Dining out for Life event // What makes the perfect madeleine? We crack the shell on this French classic // Jesse Parker, Master Blender at Doc Swinson’s, pours us a taste of American whiskey tradition and innovation // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!!

Pan-Seared Steaks and Sauce Pairings // Jacques Pépin turns 90, and he’s still whisking up opportunity. He and Rollie Wesen join us to talk about their foundation - its mission: to improve lives through culinary education // We celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with Eric Tanaka // Gloria Hatcher-Mays of the Rainier Valley Food Bank and chef-author Becky Selengut share their work and culinary advocacy // We build a Harvest Season Supper – course by course // What’s In Your Fridge? We make dinner from your fridge confessions // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

We preserve the flavor of summer with a batch of vibrant basil pesto // Jillian Moore of Mom’s Micro Garden shares the big impact of tiny greens // Shawna Perez of Sasquatch Family Farms brings pork, lamb, and a mission to nourish land, animals, and community // Deborah Tuggle, President of Bite Me Cookies, shares the bold spirit behind her sweet empire // We dive into Paella – with crispy socarrat and Pacific Northwest bounty // We steam things up with a look at when – and why – to use a bamboo steamer // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

We toast fregola - Italian pasta pearls with a nutty bite // Celebrate the height of Washington sweet corn season // Gear up for a Labor Day cookout // Dylan Joffe, owner of Little Thing on Beacon Hill, shares the charm of independent wine shops and thoughtfully curated bottles // We delve into savory Italian pastries with chef Bridget Charters // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel churns through a delicious debate: butter // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Sean Hartley, Operations Director of TD & Co., shares the craft behind a perfect tonic // Chefs Matt Fortner and Annie Elmore stir things up with their upcoming class, Cooking, Drinking, & Cursing // We celebrate the peak of tomato season—juicy, ripe, and irresistible // Food and travel writer Leslie Kelly dishes on the latest in the local food scene // Hot Stove Society’s Rasyidah Rosli and cookbook author Patricia Tanumihardja share Indonesian cooking techniques from Pat’s latest book in their upcoming class, Mortar & Pestle // The Hot Stove Tasting Panel takes on a juicy debate: What’s the best ground meat for burgers? // And we wrap things up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Leftover Salmon Reimagined: A fresh take on yesterday’s fish // Mother-son authors Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji share their new book Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen // Explore the world of amaro: Jamie Hunt of Fast Penny Spirits on bitters, bottles, and bold flavors // Summer Taco Party: Chef Eric Tanaka helps us build the ultimate spread // NW Summer Chanterelles: Pacific golden mushrooms and how to cook with them // Multicourse Summer Supper: A seasonal menu roundtable // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!!