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Not a foodie, just love to eat & cook and help others do that too. Doritos addict and marshmallow aficionado. History nerd.

Black Cod with Sena Sea

On today’s episode we welcome back Rich and Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea to talk about black cod, a.k.a. sablefish. This deep ocean fish is silky, rich, and full of Omega-3 acids. What makes it different from other fish caught in Alaska, and how...

Thanksgiving 2022

Thanksgiving is just around the corner here in the U.S., so it’s time dust off our pie pans and figure out our turkey plans. On today’s episode we start with dessert first! We’ll talk pies with Genevieve Ko of the New York Times...

The Fridge at the End of the Street

The Halloween special is back! Once again Chris joins me in the dining room and we do a tasting of a wide variety of snacks (we use that term loosely here). Some were surprisingly gross, some better than we expected. It was all a lot of fun! See...

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Smorgasbord October 2022

On today’s Smorgasbord episode we take a look at the delicious combination of Vietnamese caramel sauce and brussels sprouts. Then we learn how to make your stainless steel cookware less “sticky” by taking advantage of the...

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Let’s Cook: Masoor Dal

Hot days give way to cool evenings as the season transitions from summer to autumn. It’s the perfect time for a light comfort dish. Today we are heading to the kitchen to cook a favorite North Indian dish of red lentils, onions, tomatoes and...

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Introduction to Canning

Preserving food by canning can be an extremely rewarding pursuit. It can also seem complicated, mysterious, or even a bit scary to anyone who has never done it. In today’s episode we take a high-level look at canning, including basic concepts...

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Knives Out

Knives are the workhorses of the home kitchen. No matter what you plan to cook, chances are a knife will be involved in the preparation of your meal. While a knife won’t directly impact how your food tastes, a good sharp knife can make your...

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Let’s Bake: Madeleines

These buttery sponge cakes masquerading as delightful shell-shaped cookies are one of my favorite sweets. Madeleines are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, or as a unique treat at your next get-together. They aren’t easy to find, but they...

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Let’s Cook: Mofongo

On today’s episode we head into the kitchen with some essential Caribbean ingredients to make one of Puerto Rico’s signature dishes. Mofongo is a comforting plate of fried green plantains, pork cracklins, and garlic all mashed together...

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Rice Time

Long-grain, short-grain, brown, white, black and red. Converted or minute? The rice section in your typical grocery store has a wide variety of rice and rice products and can be confusing for home cooks. On today’s episode we unpack some of...

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