Hot Stove Radio

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!

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!!

It’s peak season for Washington melons – small, sweet, and full of flavor // We’re talking summer skewers – grilled meats, seafood, and more // We dive into the world of crunchy, satisfying lettuce wraps // David Burger, Executive Director of Steward Partners, joins us to preview Feast on the Farm, coming up this September // Chef Danae McLaughlin dishes on what the Hot Stove Sisters have in store // Alex and Peter Apostolopoulos from Hellenika Cultured Creamery at Pike Place Market stop by with their live churning cart // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!!

Demystify the art of soufflé // Celebrate the classic French dish ratatouille – perfect for summer produce // Dive into Washington’s stone fruit season with apricots, peaches, and plums // Father-daughter duo David and Ariel Holcomb share their passion for crafting heirloom-quality tools and homeware through Holcomb Studio // Chefs Annie & Danae dish on what the Hot Stove Sisters have in store // Chef Eric Tanaka stops by to talk okonomiyaki—Japan’s beloved savory pancake // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Loretta shares tales from Prosser Farm // We dish on staff meals – and how they fuel restaurant camaraderie and culinary inspiration // We dive into Tom’s Tuscan Bread Salad // We chat Auction of Washington Wines with Jamie Peha and winemaker Jean-Francois Pellet of Pepper Bridge Winery and Amavi Cellars // Chef Danae McLaughlin brings bold flavor with Jamaican dishes // Rachel Belle returns, tackling the great condiment conundrum – fridge or pantry // And as always, we wrap things up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel dives into creamy buffalo milk mozzarella // Patricia Gray from the Pike Place Market Foundation and Chef Traci Calderon of Atrium Kitchen join us to chat about this year’s Sunset Supper at Pike Place Market // Tom shares his process and passion behind homemade miso // Brady Ishiwata Williams, chef-owner of Tomo in White Center, reveals how intention and simplicity shape his Japanese-American cuisine // We explore “the Art of Crafting a Dish” // Chef Makini Howell returns with her new retail venture: pre-pressed and pre-seasoned Makini’s Tofu // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!!

We dive into summertime aquachile with Josh Green, executive chef at Half Shell and Mr. Fish // Tina Fahnbulleh, chef-owner of Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen, takes us on a flavorful journey into West African cuisine // Wendy Monroe of Westwind Organics at Griffin Creek Farm joins us to talk // Feast on the Farm and talk summer produce // Yuliya Wilson, owner of West Coast Dumpling, shares her love of stuffed dough - from pelmeni and pierogi to piroshki // The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel tackles fresh mozzarella // Sean De Tore, our longtime editor at KIRO, stirs things up with a culinary quandary // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

In honor of Bastille Day coming up on July 14 – we’re celebrating with summer fruit clafoutis and silky custard tarts // Seunghoon Lee, chef-owner of OMNI Korean Cuisine & BBQ shares his take on flavor, fire, and fermentation // We dig into the world of fried chicken // Eliza Ward of ChefShop returns with peak-season Washington cherries -and tips on how to use them // We take a trip to Provence with a look at classic bouillabaisse and the role of rouille //Zane and Duke Dunham of NoWhere Foods introduce their non-alcoholic terroir craft beverages – plus a taste of whiskey barrel-aged maple syrup // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!!

The Hot Stove Society Tasting Panel tackles hot dogs // Nathan Lockwood, chef-owner of Carrello and Altura, joins us to talk about hyperlocal meat, vegetables, herbs, and flowers // We’ll delve into elevated summer pastas // Jeff Koehler shares his new book: The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook // We explore the role of eggs in Spanish cooking // Bryan Vietmeier joins us to celebrate the reopening of Take 5 Urban Market in Ballard // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

Dive into the joys of grilling whole fish // Take a fresh look at the 2025 Dirty Dozen & Clean Fifteen produce lists // Celebrating the arrival of Washington’s sweet, sun-ripened strawberries // Nathan Bainbridge of Premier Meat Pies shares the craft behind perfect meat pies // Taylor Fealy explore the tradition of West Virginia’s beloved pepperoni rolls // Kirbie Predmore shares what’s on the menu at Uptown Hophouse, a sports bar across from Climate Pledge Arena // And of course, we’ll wrap up today’s show with Food for Thought!!

Food and travel writer Leslie Kelly returns with fresh tales from the San Juan Islands // The Tasting Panel explores the nuances of vanilla extract with Meggen Wilson, founder of Pine & Palm Kitchen and Wild Montana Foods // Bridget Charters takes us shrimping for prized spot prawns // We dive into the preservation of Pacific Northwest wild salmon with Duke Moscrip and Heather Anderson, founders of Duke’s Damsel on a Train Foundation // Rick Steves shares insights on food and European travel—straight from his kitchen in Edmonds // And of course, we wrap things up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

We’re serving up a masterclass in grilling the perfect steak // Bob Donegan, President of Ivar’s, joins us to talk about the legacy of their iconic seafood joints // We dig into a Father’s Day menu // Howard Lev, Founder and Owner of Mama Lil’s Peppers, discusses his new book, A Pepper for Your Thoughts: How NOT to Start a Gourmet Food Business // Nichelle Hilton, Founder and Executive Director of Backpack Brigade, shares their mission to end weekend hunger for kids in King County // And we wrap things up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!