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Marti's Music Kitchen

by Marti Mendenhall

Marti’s Music Kitchen is the Fun Music and Food Podcast - Where Anything Can Happen with host, Jazz Singer-Songwriter and Producer, Marti Mendenhall. The podcast episodes are just a kick to listen to, sometimes with live performances, a ton of laughter and lots and lots of amazing food! Check out interviews of musicians, chefs, food-lovers and creative people - sometimes cooking and even singing on the air! The philosophy is that food and music are the two things that bind us together as people. That’s the really great thing about this show. The diversity of guests – of shared experiences – of the many, many different views of food. Marti delights in the discovery of each interview, the surprises and the tremendous creativity of each dish. The food experience is an adventure in itself. Search out some of these interviews! Jazz Songstress Tahirah Memory, Zia McCabe of the Dandy Warhols, Mark Bitterman from the International Bitterman Salt Co and The Meadow, and Naomi LaViolette. Spe

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Episodes

  1. MMK S3-EP51 PREVIEW Gourmet Girls Cooking Since 1973 Food Laughter Wine

    On the next delectable episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we’re in for a culinary treat with the fabulous Gourmet Girls Cooking Group. These culinary friends have been cooking together since 1973, and their passion for food and music is delicious, inspirational and fun! We'll be whipping up some...

  2. MMK S3-EP51 Gourmet Girls Cooking Since 1973 Amazing Recipes

    On the next delectable episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we’re in for a culinary treat with the fabulous Gourmet Girls Cooking Group. These culinary friends have been cooking together since 1973, and their passion for food and music is delicious, inspirational and fun! We'll be whipping up some...

  3. MMK S3-50 PREVIEW Celebrate the 50th Episode Crew Fav Memories Recipes And More

    Get ready to raise your forks and turn up the volume because the 50th Episode of Marti's Music Kitchen is here, and it's a celebration you won't want to miss! Join us for an exciting trip down memory lane, as we celebrate this milestone with the entire CREW! With Amer Isse, Joni DeRouchie…

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  4. MMK S3-50 Celebrate the 50th Episode Crew Interview Behind the Scenes

    Welcome to the 50th Episode of Marti's Music Kitchen, where music meets culinary magic! Today, we’re taking a trip down memory lane with the entire CREW! We’re sharing our favorite episodes, most memorable recipes, and taking you behind the scenes for an exclusive peek into the making of your...

  5. MMK S3-49 PREVIEW Sherry Summerville Swedish Meatballs and Second Chances

    For Episode 49 of the Marti’s Music Kitchen Podcast, we’re in the kitchen with the powerhouse vocalist, Sherry Summerville. Sherry shares her experience juggling family and music, and her second chance at performing after surviving two cancer surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy. Sherry and her...

  6. MMK S3-49 Sherry Summerville Surviving Cancer Second Chances and Carlson Swedish Meatballs

    For Episode 49 of the Marti’s Music Kitchen Podcast, we’re in the kitchen with the powerhouse vocalist, Sherry Summerville. Sherry shares her experience juggling family and music, and her second chance at performing after surviving two cancer surgeries, radiation and chemotherapy. Sherry and her...

  7. MMK S3-48 PREVIEW Jet Black Pearl Jetty Swart Savory Dutch Pancakes Accordion FUN

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun food Podcast - with creative people - where anything can happen! On this next episode, the fabulous Jetty Swart, also known as Jet Black Pearl. Her bio says her “wacky songs sound like a mad hatter’s European tea party with a funky attitude.” Throw in…

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  8. MMK S3-48 Jetty Swart Jet Black Pearl Savory Spinach Pannekoke Dutch Cooking Accordion Fun

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun food Podcast - with creative people - where anything can happen! On this next episode, the fabulous Jetty Swart, also known as Jet Black Pearl. Her bio says her “wacky songs sound like a mad hatter’s European tea party with a funky attitude.” Throw in…

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  9. MMK S3-47 PREVIEW Pachangamama Bowl Drinking Cider The Cider Janes Trio

    PODCAST PREVIEW: Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun food Podcast - with creative people - where anything can happen! On this next episode, a trio of fun, pajama-wearing, cider-drinking, talented women - The Cider Janes! From danceable, to haunting to singing along, Aliyih Bristol, Heather...

  10. MMK S3-47 The Cider Janes Trio Pachangamama Bowl Drinking Cider and Americana Music

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun food Podcast - with creative people - where anything can happen! On this next episode, a trio of fun, pajama-wearing, cider-drinking, talented women - The Cider Janes! From danceable, to haunting to singing along, Aliyih Bristol, Heather Schrock and Naomi...

  11. MMK S3-46 PREVIEW Shoehorn Tapdancing Diversity Travel Savory Beans and Persimmons

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun food Podcast - with creative people - where anything can happen! On this next episode, we are talking with a man who expresses his passion for music through his saxophone - and his tap shoes - and drums and piano, flute and even the pot lids from his...

  12. MMK S3-46 Shoehorn Tapdancing Saxophone Cooking with Persimmons and Savory Beans

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun food Podcast - with creative people - where anything can happen! On this next episode, we are talking with a man who expresses his passion for music through his saxophone - and his tap shoes - and drums and piano, flute and even the pot lids from his...

  13. MMK S3-45 Andrea Algieri Mbrascatu Growing Up Italian Cooking Prosciutto Pizza Cotto and Penne Pasta

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun food Podcast - with creative people - where anything can happen! On THIS next episode, we’re making Penne al Ragù and Prosciutto Pizza Cotto - pizza in a pan - with internationally known singer-songwriter, Andrea Algieri. Andrea is the founding member of...

  14. MMK S3-45 PREVIEW Andrea Algieri Mbrascatu Italian American Music and Cooking

    VWelcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun food Podcast - with creative people - where anything can happen! On THIS next episode, we’re making Penne al Ragù and Prosciutto Pizza Cotto - pizza in a pan - with internationally known singer-songwriter, Andrea Algieri. Andrea is the founding member of...

  15. MMK S3-44 Rich Layton How To Play Harmonica Roasting Coffee How To Protect Your Hearing

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music & Food Podcast where anything can happen! On THIS next episode, we’re with the King of Coffee and Duke of Juke - Mr. Rich Layton. Rich has been widely recognized by the International Blues and Cascade Blues Associations for his celebrated album,...

  16. MMK S3-44 PREVIEW Rich Layton Roots Rock Harmonica Roasting Coffee Salvation Road

    PREVIEW: Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music & Food Podcast where anything can happen! On the next episode, we’re with the King of Coffee and Duke of Juke - Mr. Rich Layton. WATCH FOR THIS FULL EPISODE AND ESPRESSO CHEESECAKE RECIPE ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Rich has been widely…

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  17. MMK EP43 PREVIEW Jenny Conlee On Borshch Gardening and the Accoridon Live Performance

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun cooking podcast with creative people, where anything can happen! Marti’s guest on this episode will be Jenny Conlee. You might know her from The Decemberists or from her many solo ventures, but in today’s kitchen she is a gardener, self-proclaimed music...

  18. MMK S3MMK S3-43 Jenny Conlee On Borshch Gardening and the Accoridon with a Live Performance

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music & Food Podcast where anything can happen! Today, we’re in the kitchen of Portland legend Jenny Conlee, who you might know from The Decemberists or any number of other ventures on the side (The Minus 5, Casey Neill and the Norway Rats, Black Prairie...

  19. MMK S3-42 Dylan Dean Savory Frittata and Pistachio Crepes Live Music Painting and More

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen! Today we’re joined by our guest Dr. Dylan Dean, a busy man just brimming with creative drive. He spent nearly a decade with the local Indie Euro band Mbrascatu. Dylan has released three albums and several singles in different languages since 2021! Dylan and his...

  20. MMK EP42 PREVIEW Dr Dylan Dean Savory Frittata and Pistachio Crepes Live Music Lebanese Food

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen! On today’s MMK Preview, we’re joined by our guest Dr. Dylan Dean, a busy man just brimming with creativity and drive. He’s recorded three albums in multiple languages (and several singles) in his kitchen since 2021, where he also shows off his cooking skills!...

  21. MMK EP41 PREVIEW Tony Huerta Sound Engineer Take 6 Salmon Oscar and Parmesan Mushrooms

    On Episode 41 of Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Cooking Podcast with Creative People, where anything can happen, we’re joined in the kitchen by a shining star of audio engineers, Tony Huerta - the production-managing, audio-engineering, singing and beatboxing extraordinaire! Tony is currently the...

  22. MMK S3-41 Tony Huerta Production Manager Take 6 Salmon Oscar and Parmesan Mushrooms

    Today on Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Cooking Podcast with Creative People, where anything can happen, we’re joined in the kitchen by a shining star of audio engineers. Tony Huerta - the production-managing, audio-engineering, singing and beatboxing extraordinaire. Tony is currently the...

  23. MMK EP40 PREVIEW Rachel Brashear and Aaron Tomasko Traditional Jewish Food-cart Knish

    On today’s episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Cooking Podcast with Creative People where anything can happen, we’re taking a trip to NE Portland to visit new friends Rachel Brashear and Aaron Tomasko at their food-cart Sweet Lorraine’s Latkes and More. Rachel and Aaron are both…

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  24. MMK S3-40 Rachel Brashear and Aaron Tomasko Traditional Jewish Food-cart Knish and Songwriting

    On this episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Food Podcast with Creative People where anything can happen, we’re taking a trip to NE Portland to visit new friends Rachel Brashear and Aaron Tomasko at their food-cart, Sweet Lorraine’s Latkes and More. Rachel and Aaron are both accomplished...

  25. PREVIEW Podcast MMK EP S3-39 Mark and Autumn Powers Interview

    Welcome to this Marti’s Music Kitchen PREVIEW, the Fun Cooking Podcast with Creative People, where anything can happen! In the kitchen we have the powerful duo Mark and Autumn Powers with Grandma Irene’s Hamm & Cabbage hearty comfort-food soup. Other topics include Halloween, Art, Drawing,...

  26. MMK EP S3-39 Mark and Autumn Powers Drumming Art Halloween and Hearty Soup

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Cooking Podcast with Creative People, where anything can happen! In the kitchen today, we have the powerful duo Mark and Autumn Powers. Mark, an author, teacher, and drummer. Autumn is a former elementary school teacher, an amazing artist, and has written...

  27. PREVIEW Podcast MMK EP S3-38 Pete Petersen All-American BBQ

    That’s RIGHT baby, it’s SEASON THREE of MARTI’S MUSIC KITCHEN! If you’ve been around since the beginning, THANK YOU! And if you’re new here, don’t forget to give the podcast a listen and patreon.com/MartiMendenhall a peek, would you kindly? We’re in the kitchen on this momentous day with Pete...

  28. MMK EP S3-38 Pete Petersen Smoked Tri-Tip Wellington All-American BBQ

    That’s RIGHT baby, it’s SEASON THREE of MARTI’S MUSIC KITCHEN! We’re in the kitchen with Pete Peterson, orchestrator and Portland’s go-to recording artist for sax and woodwinds. He’s a member of the Harry James Orchestra and is well-known for his cooking expertise behind the grill! “I toured with...

  29. MMK EP37 PREVIEW Trina Davidian Cranberry Delight Cookies King Henrys Bear Visits

    What’s today? COOKIE DAY! Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Food Podcast, where anything can happen! Today, we’re in sunny California! Marti’s joined by guest Trina Davidian, owner of King Henry’s, a family-owned company that delivers custom trail mixes, nuts, candy, and other sweet…

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  30. MMK EP S2-37 Trina Davidian King Henrys Snacks Cranberry Delight Cookies Bear In The Pool

    What’s today? COOKIE DAY! Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Food Podcast, where anything can happen! Today, we’re recording in the sunny state of California! Marti is joined by guest Trina Davidian, owner of King Henry’s, a family-owned company that delivers custom trail mixes, nuts…

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  31. MMK EP36 PREVIEW Chris Hannah Jewel of the South New Orleans Master Bartender

    Here is the PREVIEW for this week on Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast where anything can happen, we’re still on vacation in the birthplace of Jazz - New Orleans! Do we have to go back home? “What I’m more impressed and happy about is that making the French 75 has taken me all...

  32. MMK EP S2-36 Chris Hannah Jewel of the South New Orleans Craft Cocktails and Madeleines

    IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! This week on Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast where anything can happen, we’re still on vacation in the birthplace of Jazz - New Orleans! Do we have to go back home? Marti’s joined today by two shining stars from the newly opened Jewel of the South...

  33. MMK EP S2-35 PREVIEW: Ms Sophie Lee New Orleans Three Muses Ms Moons Bulgogi Bowl Family

    Hello and how the heck are ya? Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast where anything can happen! Broadcasting from the birthplace of jazz, the home of jambalaya and Po Boys, Marti’s in New Orleans! Full Episode Here:...

  34. MMK EP S2-35 Ms Sophie Lee New Orleans Three Muses Bulgogi Bowl Cooking With Family

    Hello and how the heck are ya? Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast where anything can happen! Broadcasting from the birthplace of jazz, the home of jambalaya and Po Boys, Marti’s in New Orleans! Straight from Frenchmen Street, Marti joins Miss Sophie Lee, owner of the...

  35. MMK EP34 PREVIEW Jason Fellman Stone Fruit Glazed Chkn Harefest J-Fell Presents Fanbase Secrets

    DRUM ROLL, PLEASE… It’s time for Marti’s Music Kitchen -- the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! In this installment of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we’re joined by Jason Fellman. A musician in two tribute bands, he also manages and promotes almost every tribute band in Portland.…

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  36. Jason Fellman MMK EP34: Stone Fruit Glazed Chicken Harefest J-Fell Presents Band Fanbase Secrets

    DRUM ROLL, PLEASE… It’s time for Marti’s Music Kitchen -- the Fun Creative’s Cooking Podcast, where anything can happen! In this installment we’re joined by Jason Fellman, owner and ambassador of Good Times at J-Fell Presents, co-lead singer and rhythm guitarist for Radical Revolution 80’s…

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  37. Kris Deelane MMK EP33: Kale Tempeh and Black Bean Tacos Avocado Margaritas Volunteerism in Mexico

    Welcome to the 33rd episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! Today’s guest is Kris Deelane, lead singer in Portland’s Old School/New School Soul extravaganza band, Kris Deelane and The Hurt. Throughout her extensive and amazing music career…

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  38. MMK EP33 Preview: Kris Deelane Kale Tempeh Black Bean Tacos Avocado Margaritas Mexico Volunteerism

    Welcome to the 33rd episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! Today’s guest is Kris Deelane, lead singer in Portland’s Old School/New School Soul extravaganza band, Kris Deelane and The Hurt. Let’s not forget what we’re here for, though-- she…

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  39. MMK EP32 Preview Tahirah Memory Producing-Writing-Loss-School-Night-Pizza

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! Today’s guest is soul singer-songwriter Tahirah Memory. Her beautiful, agile vocals are the perfect blend for her unique mix of Jazz and Soul. She is also the daughter of the late grammy-award winner, Dr....

  40. MMK Tahirah Memory EPS2-32 Producing- Writing- Loss- Staying Healthy School Night Pizza

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen! Today’s guest is soul singer-songwriter, Tahirah Memory. Her beautiful, agile vocals are the perfect blend for her unique mix of Jazz and Soul. She is also the daughter of the late grammy-award winner, Dr. Thara Memory. With a schedule that takes her around the...

  41. MMK EP31 Preview Mark Bowden Karen Lovely Pita Gyros Bread talk about Food and Music on the Road

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! Today’s guest is Mark Bowden, guitarist, writer, producer, and one of the top nationally known go-to musicians. He’s shared the stage with names like Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Booker T. Jones, Curtis...

  42. Mark Bowden Karen Lovely EPS2-31 Lamb Gyros Tzatziki Life Music Food On The Roa

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen! Today’s guest is Mark Bowden, guitarist, writer, producer, and one of the top nationally known go-to musicians. He’s shared the stage with names like Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Curtis Salgado. Also joining is the multi-award winning Blues artist and social...

  43. MMK EP30 PREVIEW: Julie Amici Dean Mueller Braised Short Ribs Live Performance Giving Back

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! I’m super excited about my guests from the award-winning Americana/Folk duo, Julie Amici and Dean Mueller. They are the 2019 recipient of the Cascade Blues Association “Back What You Believe In” award.…

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  44. Julie Amici Dean Mueller MMK EPS2-30 Braised Short Ribs Live Performance Giving Back

    Marti's Music Kitchen - from the award-winning Americana/Folk duo, Julie Amici and Dean Mueller. They are the 2019 recipient of the Cascade Blues Association “Back What You Believe In” award. Today, Bone Marrow and Braised Short Ribs with Mashed Potatoes and a Live Performance! julieamici.com...

  45. MMK EP S2-29 Preview: White Knife Study Alternative Music Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! I’m super excited about my guests from the hugely popular alternative music band, White Knife Study. With me today is bass player Joe Jackson, and guitarist Bryan Calhoon. This electro-indie rock band is...

  46. Joe Jackson Bryan Calhoon White Knife Study Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches Clue Videos

    On this episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we’re with Joe Jackson and Bryan Calhoon from popular alternative music band, White Knife Study. This electro-indie rock band is comprised of 5 guys got together to make the kind of music they had always dreamed of. Bandmate, Bryan, talks about how the…

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  47. MMK EP S2-28 Preview: Joan Szymko Composer Alzheimer’s Dementia Red Lentil Soup

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! Today’s guest, Joan Szymko, is a successful composer and conductor, the recipient of the prestigious Raymond W. Brock Memorial Commission, and has a catalog of over 100 amazing choral works well-known...

  48. Joan Szymko Composer MMK EP S2-28 Red Lentil Soup Roasted Sweet Potatoes Alzheimers

    On this episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we’re cooking with Joan Szymko, a successful composer and conductor, a prestigious Commission, and a catalog of over 100 amazing choral works well-known across North America and beyond. Her most recent critically acclaimed work, “Shadow and Light,”…

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  49. MMK EPS2-27 Preview Malea and the Tourists Chicken Pesto Extreme Chocolate Cake New Music Dance Cats

    Welcome to Marti’s Music Kitchen, the Fun Music and Food Podcast, where anything can happen! Today’s guest is Malea, a vocalist, entertainer, and band leader who loves to cook dinner for her band following rehearsals. Malea and the Tourists are very prominent in the Pacific Northwest, and they…

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  50. MMK EP S2-27 Malea and the Tourists Chicken Pesto Extreme Chocolate Cake New Album Workout and Cats

    On this episode of Marti’s Music Kitchen, we’re with guest Malea, a vocalist, entertainer, and band leader who loves to cook dinner for her band. Malea and the Tourists are very prominent in the Pacific Northwest, and they just finished cutting their third album. “When I decided to put my own…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Marti’s Music Kitchen is the Fun Music and Food Podcast - Where Anything Can Happen with host, Jazz Singer-Songwriter and Producer, Marti Mendenhall. The podcast episodes are just a kick to listen to, sometimes with live performances, a ton of laughter and lots and lots of amazing food! Check out interviews of musicians, chefs, food-lovers and creative people - sometimes cooking and even singing on the air! The philosophy is that food and music are the two things that bind us together as people. That’s the really great thing about this show. The diversity of guests – of shared experiences – of the many, many different views of food. Marti delights in the discovery of each interview, the surprises and the tremendous creativity of each dish. The food experience is an adventure in itself. Search out some of these interviews! Jazz Songstress Tahirah Memory, Zia McCabe of the Dandy Warhols, Mark Bitterman from the International Bitterman Salt Co and The Meadow, and Naomi LaViolette. Spe

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Marti’s Music Kitchen is the Fun Music and Food Podcast - Where Anything Can Happen with host, Jazz Singer-Songwriter and Producer, Marti Mendenhall. The podcast episodes are just a kick to listen to, sometimes with live performances, a ton of laughter and lots and lots of amazing food! Check out...

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