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

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

American Public Media

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If you love to eat, cook and travel, The Splendid Table is your weekly go-to source. Our public radio program has been connecting people through the common language of food for over three decades. Hosted by award-winning food journalist Francis Lam, each week we bring you fresh voices and surprising conversations at the intersection of cooking, people and culture. We cover all things food – from recipes and restaurants to history and science, farmer’s markets and of course, the Thanksgiving feast. Our wide-ranging, freewheeling guest list includes both world-class and rookie chefs, bestselling authors, scientists, poets, musicians, and even an astronaut in orbit! Subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weeknight Kitchen, to receive practical, delicious weeknight-ready recipes. Once a month, we also share a sweet treat or baking recipe. Sign up at Splendidtable.org/newsletter Produced by American Public Media. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network

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843: We Fancy with Jerrelle Guy and The Heart Shaped Tin with Bee Wilson
FEB 13, 2026
843: We Fancy with Jerrelle Guy and The Heart Shaped Tin with Bee Wilson
<p>Listen on: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-splendid-table-conversations-recipes-for-curious/id86997870">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3DgIWbgSloSKZ1Tr929oeq">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-splendid-table-conversations-and-recipes-for-curious-cooks-and-eaters/PC:5">Pandora</a> | <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/56047b88-4d73-466c-a7e3-f6d57560b72c/the-splendid-table-conversations-recipes-for-curious-cooks-eaters">Amazon Music</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSplendidTable">YouTube</a>. </p><br/><p>This week, we’re all about mindfulness in our kitchens. First, we explore a whole new meaning of fancy with author and recipe developer Jerrelle Guy. She shares her unusual thinking and creative recipes that can transform your everyday eating. The little extras that can make a dish a bit more celebratory. Jerrelle Guy’s latest book is <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/We-Fancy-Recipes-Everyday-Special/dp/1668012847/?tag=tsplent-20" class="default">We Fancy: Simple Recipes to Make the Everyday Special</a></em><em>, </em>and she left us with her recipe for <a href="https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2026/02/13/olive-oil-brownie-pudding" class="default">Olive Oil Brownie Pudding</a>. Then we talk with Bee Wilson about the surprisingly sentimental nature of kitchen objects. In Bee’s latest memoir, <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Shaped-Tin-Love-Kitchen-Objects/dp/132407924X/?tag=tsplent-20" class="default">The Heart Shaped Tin</a></em><em>, </em>she dives deep into the emotional relationships many people have with their kitchen tools, from a mother’s rice cooker to learning to eat off the best china rather than saving it. She shares her personal relationship to her most cherished kitchen items with stories of people who share the connection. Bee Wilson’s latest book is <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Shaped-Tin-Love-Kitchen-Objects/dp/132407924X/?tag=tsplent-20" class="default">The Heart-Shaped Tin: Love, Loss, and Kitchen Objects.</a></em></p><br/><p>Broadcast dates for this episode:</p><br/><p>February 13, 2026 (originally aired)</p><br/><hr><br/><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSplendidTable" class="default">@TheSplendidTable on YouTube</a> for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews!</p><br/><hr><br/><p>Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. <a href="https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/ST-POD">Donate today</a></p><br/><hr><br/><p><em>When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you.</em></p>
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842: Adventures in Tea with Henrietta Lovell and Flavor Forward with Nik Sharma
JAN 30, 2026
842: Adventures in Tea with Henrietta Lovell and Flavor Forward with Nik Sharma
<p>Listen on: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-splendid-table-conversations-recipes-for-curious/id86997870">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3DgIWbgSloSKZ1Tr929oeq">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-splendid-table-conversations-and-recipes-for-curious-cooks-and-eaters/PC:5">Pandora</a> | <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/56047b88-4d73-466c-a7e3-f6d57560b72c/the-splendid-table-conversations-recipes-for-curious-cooks-eaters">Amazon Music</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSplendidTable">YouTube</a>. </p><br/><p>This week, we explore flavors and techniques with two incredible guests. First, James Beard award-winning author Henrietta Lovell, aka the Tea Lady, takes us on her tea journey. From discovering the art of tea in China and countries beyond, to teaching us how to taste the nuanced flavor profiles and appreciate the craftsmanship. She left us with a recipe for <a href="https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2026/01/30/cold-brewed-iced-teas" class="default">Cold Brew Iced Teas</a> that can be enjoyed like a fine wine.  Henrietta is the author of <em><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Infused-Adventures-Tea-Henrietta-Lovell-ebook/dp/B07RV5BC84/?tag=tsplent-20" class="default">Infused – Adventures in Tea</a></em> and founder of the <em><a href="https://rareteacompany.com/" class="default">Rare Tea Company</a></em>. Then, we talk to our favorite food scientist, Nik Sharma, about his latest video series, Flavor Forward with America’s Test Kitchen. He shares tips and tricks for the home cook on elevating your dinners. Like the <a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16787-tandoori-salmon" title="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16787-tandoori-salmon">Tandoori Salmon</a>, <a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/17187-lemon-braised-chicken-with-pearl-couscous-artichokes-and-chickpeas" title="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/17187-lemon-braised-chicken-with-pearl-couscous-artichokes-and-chickpeas">Braised Lemon Chicken with Couscous</a>, and<a href="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16911-calabrian-chile-white-beans-with-almond-pesto" title="https://www.americastestkitchen.com/recipes/16911-calabrian-chile-white-beans-with-almond-pesto"> Calabrian Chile White Beans with Almond Romesco</a>. Nik Sharma is the author of <em><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FVeg-table-Recipes-Techniques-Big-Flavored-Vegetable-Focused%2Fdp%2F1797216317%2F%3Ftag%3Dtsplent-20&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceromero%40americanpublicmedia.org%7C919a676b265f4b21e1dd08de601f233b%7C8245ecb6b08841218e216c093b6d9d22%7C0%7C0%7C639053884020693679%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=tyrK3wj5S7xxAzH0TJgtXvW2ZROJNKeJpr%2FMSXTYJ%2F8%3D&amp;reserved=0">Veg Table</a></em><em>,</em> <em><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFlavor-Equation-Science-Explained-Essential%2Fdp%2F1452182698%2F%3Ftag%3Dtsplent-20&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceromero%40americanpublicmedia.org%7C919a676b265f4b21e1dd08de601f233b%7C8245ecb6b08841218e216c093b6d9d22%7C0%7C0%7C639053884020714867%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=oWJCMtjNeg4NIDO1do0hCPxG8Ln3Vv7551whoXZ8f9Y%3D&amp;reserved=0">The Flavor Equation</a></em><em>, </em>and the forthcoming <em><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FFundamentals-Flavor-Recipes-Science-Cooking%2Fdp%2F1797216333%2Fref%3Dsr_1_1%3Fcrid%3D2U72YMWGTZCLP%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.-TFLx4PokZKqs7UJxBfPa1Lhv5_FCE4QNO_3afYpzawTz_zWpSmZi4NDGgfQeuLn.GsHlPhib7JFHryG_B_zrFVmPXZTnMZeNFODSFIaa5DA%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dfundamentals%2Bof%2Bflavor%26qid%3D1769791484%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dfundamentals%2Bof%2Bflavo%252Cstripbooks%252C226%26sr%3D1-1&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ceromero%40americanpublicmedia.org%7C919a676b265f4b21e1dd08de601f233b%7C8245ecb6b08841218e216c093b6d9d22%7C0%7C0%7C639053884020735780%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=rxr6lusQ0EmVRnjhegMwqKOuanK%2FS322ROi6C9jy6bg%3D&amp;reserved=0">Fundamentals of Flavor</a></em> (Sept. 2026)</p><br/><p>Broadcast dates for this episode:</p><br/><p>January 30, 2026 (originally aired)</p><br/><hr><br/><p>Subscribe to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSplendidTable" class="default">@TheSplendidTable on YouTube</a> for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews!</p><br/><hr><br/><p>Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. <a href="https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/ST-POD">Donate today to support the show</a>.</p><br/><hr><br/><p><em>When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you.</em></p>
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841: Celebrating 30 Years: Live from St. Paul!
JAN 16, 2026
841: Celebrating 30 Years: Live from St. Paul!
<p>Listen on: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-splendid-table-conversations-recipes-for-curious/id86997870">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3DgIWbgSloSKZ1Tr929oeq">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-splendid-table-conversations-and-recipes-for-curious-cooks-and-eaters/PC:5">Pandora</a> | <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/56047b88-4d73-466c-a7e3-f6d57560b72c/the-splendid-table-conversations-recipes-for-curious-cooks-eaters">Amazon Music</a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSplendidTable">YouTube</a></p><br/><p>This week, it's the final show of our 30th anniversary celebration, recorded from the stage of <em>The Fitzgerald Theater</em> in St. Paul, MN, where it all began. Francis is joined onstage by some of the best chefs in Minnesota, including American Oglala Lakota Sioux chef, Sean Sherman, Somali-American chef, Jamal Hashi, Karyn Tomlinson of <em>Myriel</em> the winner of the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest and 6-time James Beard Nominee, Diana Moua of <em>Diane's Place</em> to talk about their culinary journeys and the importance of community and culture in food. We’re then joined on stage by a very special guest, Lynne Rossetto Kasper. </p><br/><p>Head to our <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheSplendidTable" class="default">YouTube channel</a> and watch <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdnA1w7ihDc" class="default">this extended cut</a> of our Live Show. Subscribe so you don’t miss anything!</p><br/><p>Broadcast dates for this episode:</p><br/><p>January 16, 2026 (originally aired)</p><br/><hr><br/><p>Subscribe to @TheSplendidTable on YouTube for full podcast episodes and full-length video interviews!</p><br/><hr><br/><p>Generous listeners like you make The Splendid Table possible. <a href="https://support.americanpublicmedia.org/ST-POD">Donate today to support the show</a>.</p><br/><hr><br/><p><em>When you shop using our links, we earn a small commission. It’s a great way to support public media at no extra cost to you.</em></p>
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