The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters

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678: Say Cheese! May 14, 2021

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We step behind the scenes at The Cheesemonger Invitational, then go deep into the world of cheese with experts Greselda Powell and Tia Keenan.

734: Mother’s Day with Melissa Clark, Chef Kwame Onwuachi, & Caroline Shin May 07, 2021

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Chef Kwame Onwuachi & his mom on their culinary origins, Melissa Clark & her unusual Mother’s Day tradition plus her thoughts on what to cook this spring & the Korean tradition of birthday soup.

664: Project Cooking Apr 30, 2021

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In this episode, we take on serious culinary projects. Beard Award-winning Charleston pitmaster Rodney Scott shares with us the ethos of whole hog barbecue. We learn to make paella on the grill with America’s Test Kitchen. The builder of a community oven in Johnson, Vermont tells us about how oven is becoming a centerpiece for the town. And Francis joins Chef Justin Smillie for a lesson in making one of his most unforgettable dishes, tomato panade, a fresh tomato bread pudding brimming with garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil. Francis talks with listeners about using the fat and rich gelatin left over from shredded pork, and cooking with artichoke leaf pasta.

Broadcast dates for this episode:

August 10, 2018 (originally aired)
July 19, 2019 (rebroadcast)
April 30, 2021 (rebroadcast)

663: The Importance of Eating Urchins Apr 16, 2021

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The aquacultural benefits of eating purple sea urchins. Making rice salad and savory breakfast. America’s Test Kitchen on perfect home-cooked falafel.

Broadcast dates for this episode:

July 27, 2018 (originally aired)
August 2, 2019 (rebroadcast)
April 16, 2021 (rebroadcast)

655: The Seeds of Flavor Apr 02, 2021

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647: Mexican Food in America Mar 26, 2021

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Jorge Gaviria on tortillas, Steve Alvarez on Mexington, ATK on chilaquiles, Wesley Avila on tacos, Fany Gerson on flan, the importance of Mitla Cafe

Broadcast dates for this episode:

January 12, 2018 (originally aired)
January 4, 2019 (rebroadcast)
March 26, 2021 (rebroadcast)

703: Spring Cookbook Picks Mar 12, 2021

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From baking and Cajun cuisine to vegetarian and historically inspired Mughal dishes, we talk with the authors of four wonderful new cookbooks.

Broadcast dates for this episode:

March 13, 2020 (originally aired)
March 12, 2021 (rebroadcast)

701: The Culture of Drinking Feb 12, 2021

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We look at the world of drinking with a secret barrel room, the spiritual side of mezcal, the language of wine, and the trend of being sober curious.

Broadcast dates for this episode:

February 14, 2020 (originally aired)
February 12, 2021 (rebroadcast)

697: Cold Weather Cooking Jan 15, 2021

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Cold weather cooking to carry us through the winter from Alissa Timoshkina, Maangchi, Tyler Kord, Andy Baraghani and Paul Kahan.

695: Sean Brock is Still Learning About Southern Food Jan 01, 2021

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We spend an hour with one of the great champions of Southern foodways, award-winning chef Sean Brock. Raised in rural Virginia, Sean has spent 20 years highlighting the unique culinary characteristics of the South. He is the author of the best-selling book, Heritage, and the newly published, South. Francis talks with Sean about microregional cuisines of the South, the importance of curiosity in the kitchen, and how he survived workaholism.

Broadcast dates for this episode:

November 1, 2019 (originally aired)
January 1, 2021 (rebroadcast)

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