All Episodes

Hotdogs in your face! Sam Block back on the podcast : her exit from ATK and what's new in her world

Lois Cho on being an "enabler" of dreams (CHO wines!), authenticity, and the power of social media

Elena Rodriguez on celebrating family, accidentally becoming a winemaker, and Alumbra Cellars

Warner Boin on "Confidence Uncorked," taking the big jump, and more fun (less snob) with wine

Jamie Tracey on the "Anti-Chef", his journey to the kitchen, and his film on Bigfoot

Mindy Crosato on climbing out of a low, 2015 "Chopped" Champ, and Decadent Creations

Melissa Cookston on deviled eggs, being in the BBQ Hall of Fame, and lessons beyond the grill

Tiquette Bramlett on pivoting, challenging the norm, and gathering (around Henderson Ave. Wines)

Lauren McDuffie on salad dressing (new product launch!), writing, and forever helping the home cook

Heidi Whitney-Schile on Ambar Estate, culinary climbing, and failing forward

Meg Rulli on woman-made wine, Flipturn Cellars, and staying small (and scrappy!)

Luisa Ponzi on being a "wine grower," shifting perspectives, and Drink Lerzi!

Judiaann Woo on her mother's cooking, creating a flavor for Häagen-Dazs, and building community

Norman Van Aken on New World Cuisine, Key West (Louie's Backyard!), and his culinary journey

Sam Block on something new at America's Test Kitchen, paint by numbers, and definition of success

Stacey Gibson on marrying the chef, her Sommelier journey, and (Portland's) Parallel

Libra Forde on a runway model (mom) & King of Cartoons (dad), Toastmasters, and $88.00

Shauna Rosenblum on art school, vodka and nacho cheese, and Ridge Vineyards

Renee Guilbault on (Uncle) Harry Hamlin, her responsibility as a chef, and ditching the microwave

Mary Czarnecki on studying wild horses, the power of storytelling, and why we love the PNW

Nicole McLaughlin on the Piggly Wiggly, "allrecipes," and cooking on a budget

Tracy Hooper on the dinner table, "The Confidence Project," and words to ditch (from your vocab)

Airis Johnson on "Chopped," what it means to work hard, and writing a book

Amanda McCrossin on Napa Valley, social media, and not taking wine (so) seriously

Rifino Valentine on a collab vodka, facing big challenges, and a special copper pot still

Kate Payne Brown on the 2024 harvest, Dolores, and her chapters of winemaking

Mark McWilliams on low and slow, Arista Winery, and finding focus

Julia Coney on Mama Dear, her (very popular) beauty blog, and making wine fun again

Nori De Vega on growing up in 2 different cities, supporting local restaurants, and Oregon water

Christopher Kimball on "Cook America" initiative, apple pies, and cooking alone (it's the best!)

Amanda Arrigotti-White on Curate & Co., selling your brand, and storytelling

David Page on telling stories, too much lobster on the lobster roll, and his new project

Erich Berg on Ricochet Wine Company, bouncing around, and giving back

Mariluz Garcia on growing up Basque/Mexican, first generation scholars, and becoming a politician

Aly Romero on making dinner with Dad, cooking competitions, and her FIRST cookbook

Dr. Elia Gourgouris on Greece, manifesting your best life, and kindness

Kayla Howey on Nancy's Pizza, The Original Dish, and not waiting

A.J. Weinzettel on his discovery of wine, some of his fave Oregon wineries, and "Weinnotes"

Adrian Martin on cheffing "Below Deck," settling down, and honor

Sam Block on the holidays, peeing your pants (Trish, not Sam), and the espresso martini

Natasha Feldman on dinner parties, the most perfect brisket, and finding her place

Chevonne Ball on Dirty Radish, her love of France, and making connections

Clare Tooley on living in France, the art of listening, and being a Master of Wine

Maria Ponzi on "Pinot Girl", finding your story, and the 4-ounce pour

Dan Pelosi on food and family, finding his groove, and "Grossy Pelosi"

Chef Becky on Burgerville, culinary school in Ireland, and sourcing local

Jill Osur on breaking down barriers, using wine as a conduit for change, and Teneral Cellars

Shelley Chapman on eating with intent, vegan mozz, and letting go

Craig Camp on discovering wine, moving to Southern Oregon, and his love for risotto

Andrea Slonecker on "Wine Food", pretzels, and her new project (years in the making)

David Paige on how a wine shop changed his life, moving to Oregon, and Pinot noir

Rifino Valentine on distilling alcohol, day trading, and doing things the right way

Lisa Steele on Fresh Eggs Daily, why chickens need a raise, and the lucky number 7

Ellen Marie Bennett on Hedley & Bennett, knives, and no comparison

Randy Ullom on Kendall Jackson, winemaking, and being an "American Wine Legend"

Kylie Mazon-Chambers on "Cooking with Cocktail Rings," pregnant food blogging, and her weather app

Lauren McDuffie on My Kitchen Little, food blogging, and the hunt for the best cheeseburger

Dr. Mike Amaranthus on finding fungi, a new book, and always learning about mushrooms

Misty Banchero on grilling (and smoking), changing paths, and being a butcher's wife

Sam Block on America's Test Kitchen, being on camera, and feet pics

Meathead Goldwyn on barbecue, doing what you love, and turkey

Erin Jeanne McDowell on Grandma's kitchen, savory baking, and timing

Mark Fine on booze, Ogden's Own Distillery, and celebrating who you are

Susan Lin on Grandpa, how music effects what's in your glass, and perspective

Sara Hauman on Top Chef, tiny fish, and leaning in

Jessica Mozeico on her dad, Et Fille Wines, and finding gratitude

J.M. Hirsch on Milk Street, traveling the globe, and shaking cocktails

Ian Burch on Archery Summit, his love of Pinot, and confessions in his basement

Ryan Turley on smoking meat, being a dad, and creating content for TikTok

Christine Tobin on "Julia," food styling, and coming full circle

Shelley Chapman on mindful nutrition, NOT eating your feelings, and helping others

Leslie Sbrocco on being resilient, turning her passion into a career and leaving room for the magic

Airis Johnson on grandma's cooking, being a "Chopped" champion, and going from line cook to leader

Jen Quist on finding her passion, opening restaurants and a bar called Holler House

Meaghan Dorman on being a mixologist, Grandma Dee, and curating bar magic

David Page on holiday food traditions, throwing his shoe at the TV, and writing a new book

Suzanne Cupps on going to cooking school when she didn't cook, opening restaurants, and vegetables

Sam Block on America's Test Kitchen, writing cookbooks and making fun of yourself

Julie Tanous on "Food Between Friends," recipes with meaning, and TDay plans

Todd Schulkin on Julia Child, her foundation, and being a talent agent

Sara Moulton on public television, home cooks, and her non traditional Thanksgiving

Trailer : Leaving you hungry for more

Episode 135 : "Resiliency, Mother's food, and polish the apple"

Episode 134 : "Telling people's stories, starting Cherry Bombe, a voice like butter"

Episode 133 : "Former newsie, Triple D was his idea, the best Jewish-Italian red sauce"

Episode 132 : "Vinegar having a moment, getting sour, and old apple trees"

Episode 131 : "Fried chicken skin, Shoney's, and cooking with your bestie"

Episode 130 : "Voting rights, watching history in Selma, and whiskey & jazz"

Episode 129 : Announcing lottery in numbers (in Spanish), dreaming first and showing up"

Episode 128 : The Gourmet Club, keep it simple, and movie lady"

Episode 127 : "Black apron, being in the people business, and backgammon"

Episode 126 : "Pillsbury Doughboy, turning passions into careers, and a tequila latte"

Episode 125 : "America's Test Kitchen, make it into hash, a look inside the gadget drawer"

Episode 124 : "The Hanni Headache, recovering alcoholic, and the cilantro debate"

Episode 123 : "Proud Nuyorican, MasterClass Mixologist, and Speed Rack"

Episode 122 : "The work of a food historian, the 'Chili Queens,' and eating verdolagas"

Episode 121 : "Mom's kitchen, a letter to Julia, and never apologize, never explain"

Episode 100! "The Actors' Gang, naked on stage, and a farewell M*A*S*H party"

Episode 120 : "Starter smuggler, Chris O'Donnell Sunday suppers, and singing to his dough"

Episode 119 : "In the line of fire : an inside look into the deadly Almeda Fire"