James Beard Award winner Dorie Greenspan shares her newest ode to simple stunning cakes: Dorie’s Anytime Cakes // It’s gravy season—let’s talk drips, drizzles, and decadent pan sauces // Celebrate National Seafood Month with Chad See of the Freezer Longline Coalition // Chef Instructor Rasyidah Rosli takes us inside the world of Dutch babies – sweet, savory, and sky-high // Chef Instructor Annie Elmore leads a Fried Rice Master Class: technique, texture, and flavor layering // And of course, we wrap up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Turkish cuisine from Becky’s travels // Chef Lyle Kaku shares Barking Frog’s fall menu at Willows Lodge, celebrating 25 years in Woodinville Wine Country // What makes a great stuffed pasta? // Port of Seattle Commissioner Fred Felleman joins us for National Seafood Month to spotlight Fishermen’s Terminal, sustainability, and the Port’s investment in our region’s seafood economy // Dick Stevens previews the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America event in Seattle // We dish on favorite recipes for the new Neb menu // And we’ll wrap up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!!

Our upcoming somewhat-annual Ribollita and Nebbiolo party // Russ Flint owner of Rain Shadow Meats // Porchetta, I love ya! Tips and tricks for one of our favorite dishes // October is National Seafood Month – we dive into wild Alaska Pollock and Mentaiko with Craig Morris and Captain Dave Helmersen // How to make the best tzatziki at home // Chris Upchurch, Head Winemaker at Upchurch Vineyard // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!!

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!