Splendid Table
@splendidtable.org
Weekly radio show and podcast for curious cooks and eaters, hosted by @francis-lam.bsky.social. Celebrating 30 years!
This week's episode is about love and mindfulness in the kitchen! First, we explore a new meaning of "fancy" with author and recipe developer Jerrelle Guy. Then, we talk with Bee Wilson (@kitchenbee.bsky.social) about the surprisingly sentimental nature of kitchen objects. Listen: bit.ly/4rhjHnt
February 14, 2026 at 12:55 AM
This week's episode is about love and mindfulness in the kitchen! First, we explore a new meaning of "fancy" with author and recipe developer Jerrelle Guy. Then, we talk with Bee Wilson (@kitchenbee.bsky.social) about the surprisingly sentimental nature of kitchen objects. Listen: bit.ly/4rhjHnt
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi is the founder and owner of Philadelphia’s Down North Pizza. His signature Norf Sauce — from WE THE PIZZA: SLANGIN' PIES AND SAVIN' LIVES — makes about four cups of sauce, or enough for about four pizzas. 🍕 Get the recipe: bit.ly/45WsDGj
February 12, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Muhammad Abdul-Hadi is the founder and owner of Philadelphia’s Down North Pizza. His signature Norf Sauce — from WE THE PIZZA: SLANGIN' PIES AND SAVIN' LIVES — makes about four cups of sauce, or enough for about four pizzas. 🍕 Get the recipe: bit.ly/45WsDGj
"Caramel-y, not too sweet, mind blowing with the simple addition of vanilla anglaise or ice cream — a perfect little weekend treat in all seasons," chef and food writer Lisa Marie Donovan writes about her Tarte Tatin. 🍎 🍏 Get the recipe: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2025/02/07/tarte-tatin
February 10, 2026 at 6:24 PM
"Caramel-y, not too sweet, mind blowing with the simple addition of vanilla anglaise or ice cream — a perfect little weekend treat in all seasons," chef and food writer Lisa Marie Donovan writes about her Tarte Tatin. 🍎 🍏 Get the recipe: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2025/02/07/tarte-tatin
On today's encore episode, food writer Lisa Donovan helps listeners with their questions and kitchen conundrums. Then, we chat with Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, founder and owner of Down North Pizza in Philadelphia. 🍕 Listen here or in your favorite podcast app: bit.ly/4krWAEg
February 6, 2026 at 11:36 PM
On today's encore episode, food writer Lisa Donovan helps listeners with their questions and kitchen conundrums. Then, we chat with Muhammad Abdul-Hadi, founder and owner of Down North Pizza in Philadelphia. 🍕 Listen here or in your favorite podcast app: bit.ly/4krWAEg
"Personally, I serve my iced teas like wine in beautiful glasses, without ice, so they don't dilute and become watery at the bottom," Henrietta Lovell writes in INFUSED: ADVENTURES IN TEA.
Get her recipes here: bit.ly/3ZJX4Mb
📖: @faberbooks.bsky.social
Get her recipes here: bit.ly/3ZJX4Mb
📖: @faberbooks.bsky.social
February 5, 2026 at 4:55 PM
"Personally, I serve my iced teas like wine in beautiful glasses, without ice, so they don't dilute and become watery at the bottom," Henrietta Lovell writes in INFUSED: ADVENTURES IN TEA.
Get her recipes here: bit.ly/3ZJX4Mb
📖: @faberbooks.bsky.social
Get her recipes here: bit.ly/3ZJX4Mb
📖: @faberbooks.bsky.social
On today's episode, Henrietta Lovell takes us on a personal tea journey from the UK to China and beyond. Then, we talk to our favorite food scientist, Nik Sharma (@niksharma.bsky.social), about his new video series with America's Test Kitchen. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3Z9Xc7t
January 30, 2026 at 11:38 PM
On today's episode, Henrietta Lovell takes us on a personal tea journey from the UK to China and beyond. Then, we talk to our favorite food scientist, Nik Sharma (@niksharma.bsky.social), about his new video series with America's Test Kitchen. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. bit.ly/3Z9Xc7t
"Okra chow-chow has become one of my favorite media for attaining culinary harmony," Chris Scott writes in HOMAGE. "It’s ... one of the clearest examples of two food cultures existing side by side and the ways they intersect."
Get the recipe: bit.ly/4sh1p6C
📖: @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
Get the recipe: bit.ly/4sh1p6C
📖: @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
January 17, 2026 at 9:05 PM
"Okra chow-chow has become one of my favorite media for attaining culinary harmony," Chris Scott writes in HOMAGE. "It’s ... one of the clearest examples of two food cultures existing side by side and the ways they intersect."
Get the recipe: bit.ly/4sh1p6C
📖: @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
Get the recipe: bit.ly/4sh1p6C
📖: @chroniclebooks.bsky.social
Last month, we wrapped up our 30th anniversary tour with a live show taped right where it all began: in St. Paul, MN alongside some of Minnesota's top chefs, celebrating the rich culture and wonderful diversity that the Twin Cities food community has to offer. 📷: James Napoli / City Cast Twin Cities
January 16, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Last month, we wrapped up our 30th anniversary tour with a live show taped right where it all began: in St. Paul, MN alongside some of Minnesota's top chefs, celebrating the rich culture and wonderful diversity that the Twin Cities food community has to offer. 📷: James Napoli / City Cast Twin Cities
“During my childhood ... white flour was more expensive than brown so white soda bread was considered to be more luxurious – a treat for special occasions,” Darina Allen writes in FORGOTTEN SKILLS OF COOKING.
Get her recipe for Spotted Dog Railway Cake: bit.ly/4sy4AqI
📖: @hachetteus.bsky.social
Get her recipe for Spotted Dog Railway Cake: bit.ly/4sy4AqI
📖: @hachetteus.bsky.social
January 13, 2026 at 6:05 PM
“During my childhood ... white flour was more expensive than brown so white soda bread was considered to be more luxurious – a treat for special occasions,” Darina Allen writes in FORGOTTEN SKILLS OF COOKING.
Get her recipe for Spotted Dog Railway Cake: bit.ly/4sy4AqI
📖: @hachetteus.bsky.social
Get her recipe for Spotted Dog Railway Cake: bit.ly/4sy4AqI
📖: @hachetteus.bsky.social
"These French-inspired butter beans in a mustard sauce are creamy, hearty, and filling," writes Liz Douglas in COZY VEGAN, out now. "The flavors ... are quintessentially français and delicately balanced."
Get the recipe for Butter Beans à la Moutarde: bit.ly/4999X8k
📖: @simonelement.bsky.social
Get the recipe for Butter Beans à la Moutarde: bit.ly/4999X8k
📖: @simonelement.bsky.social
January 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
"These French-inspired butter beans in a mustard sauce are creamy, hearty, and filling," writes Liz Douglas in COZY VEGAN, out now. "The flavors ... are quintessentially français and delicately balanced."
Get the recipe for Butter Beans à la Moutarde: bit.ly/4999X8k
📖: @simonelement.bsky.social
Get the recipe for Butter Beans à la Moutarde: bit.ly/4999X8k
📖: @simonelement.bsky.social
“Flavored with freshly ground cardamom and a little rose water, this cake is made with both all-purpose flour and corn flour,” Lisa Kyung Gross writes in THE LEAGUE OF KITCHENS COOKBOOK. "The result is both familiar and exciting."
Get Lisa's recipe for Cake Jawari: bit.ly/45iNTWd
📖: Harvest Books
Get Lisa's recipe for Cake Jawari: bit.ly/45iNTWd
📖: Harvest Books
January 1, 2026 at 10:07 PM
“Flavored with freshly ground cardamom and a little rose water, this cake is made with both all-purpose flour and corn flour,” Lisa Kyung Gross writes in THE LEAGUE OF KITCHENS COOKBOOK. "The result is both familiar and exciting."
Get Lisa's recipe for Cake Jawari: bit.ly/45iNTWd
📖: Harvest Books
Get Lisa's recipe for Cake Jawari: bit.ly/45iNTWd
📖: Harvest Books
Every episode of The Splendid Table is a taste of culture, history, and creativity, and every story is made possible by our listeners. Your support today will help us continue sharing these stories into 2026 and beyond! Donate here: bit.ly/4aRsuHg Today is the last day to give!
December 31, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Every episode of The Splendid Table is a taste of culture, history, and creativity, and every story is made possible by our listeners. Your support today will help us continue sharing these stories into 2026 and beyond! Donate here: bit.ly/4aRsuHg Today is the last day to give!
"If you prefer less kick and more floral aroma, swap St-Germain elderflower liqueur for the ginger syrup and exchange the sparkling water with ginger beer," Toni Tipton-Martin writes in JUKE JOINTS, JAZZ CLUBS & JUICE. Get her recipe for Blackberry-Ginger Bourbon Smash: bit.ly/4sge75D
December 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
"If you prefer less kick and more floral aroma, swap St-Germain elderflower liqueur for the ginger syrup and exchange the sparkling water with ginger beer," Toni Tipton-Martin writes in JUKE JOINTS, JAZZ CLUBS & JUICE. Get her recipe for Blackberry-Ginger Bourbon Smash: bit.ly/4sge75D
We share stories, recipes and culinary traditions with listeners around the world — and with public media and arts funding under threat, we rely on our listeners to keep those stories coming. Give today to show your support! bit.ly/4aRsuHg
December 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Peter DiMario & Judith Choate's recipe for Holiday Spiced Mulled Wine is a festive, boozy and beautiful gelatin dessert perfect for New Year's Eve! It can also easily be made non-alcoholic by swapping out cranberry juice for the suggested wine. Get it here: bit.ly/499mIhJ
📖: Hachette
📖: Hachette
December 28, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Peter DiMario & Judith Choate's recipe for Holiday Spiced Mulled Wine is a festive, boozy and beautiful gelatin dessert perfect for New Year's Eve! It can also easily be made non-alcoholic by swapping out cranberry juice for the suggested wine. Get it here: bit.ly/499mIhJ
📖: Hachette
📖: Hachette
The holiday celebrations continue! This week, we talk to Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens, and @hels.bsky.social, food writer for The New Yorker. Listen in your favorite podcast app! 🎧
December 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
The holiday celebrations continue! This week, we talk to Lisa Kyung Gross, founder of The League of Kitchens, and @hels.bsky.social, food writer for The New Yorker. Listen in your favorite podcast app! 🎧
This past year, your support helped us explore flavors, cultures and kitchens across the country. Give now to help keep these stories coming in 2026! We're always grateful for your support. bit.ly/4aebomI
December 26, 2025 at 6:49 PM
This past year, your support helped us explore flavors, cultures and kitchens across the country. Give now to help keep these stories coming in 2026! We're always grateful for your support. bit.ly/4aebomI
"This salad tastes even better the next day," Hetty Lui McKinnon writes in her new book.
Get her recipe for Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas, from "Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor," here: bit.ly/45kyOn1
📖: @aaknopf.bsky.social
Get her recipe for Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas, from "Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor," here: bit.ly/45kyOn1
📖: @aaknopf.bsky.social
December 23, 2025 at 4:55 PM
"This salad tastes even better the next day," Hetty Lui McKinnon writes in her new book.
Get her recipe for Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas, from "Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor," here: bit.ly/45kyOn1
📖: @aaknopf.bsky.social
Get her recipe for Coronation Cauliflower and Chickpeas, from "Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor," here: bit.ly/45kyOn1
📖: @aaknopf.bsky.social
"Fesenjan, a sumptuous sweet-and-sour stew made with ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses, is often cooked for [the Iranian festival of Yalda]," Yasmin Khan writes in her new book, "Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes."
Get her recipe for Eggplant Fesenjan here: bit.ly/48Y3CLn
📖: @wwnorton.com
Get her recipe for Eggplant Fesenjan here: bit.ly/48Y3CLn
📖: @wwnorton.com
December 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"Fesenjan, a sumptuous sweet-and-sour stew made with ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses, is often cooked for [the Iranian festival of Yalda]," Yasmin Khan writes in her new book, "Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes."
Get her recipe for Eggplant Fesenjan here: bit.ly/48Y3CLn
📖: @wwnorton.com
Get her recipe for Eggplant Fesenjan here: bit.ly/48Y3CLn
📖: @wwnorton.com
This week on The Splendid Table, we talk with Hetty Lui McKinnon and Yasmin Khan about the global stories and traditions that shape the holiday season! 🌍Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4aRoKWg
December 19, 2025 at 10:10 PM
This week on The Splendid Table, we talk with Hetty Lui McKinnon and Yasmin Khan about the global stories and traditions that shape the holiday season! 🌍Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4aRoKWg
Gifts from listeners help us continue to share stories, recipes and culinary traditions by and with people around the world. Support our work by making a year-end gift today! bit.ly/4aRsuHg
December 17, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Gifts from listeners help us continue to share stories, recipes and culinary traditions by and with people around the world. Support our work by making a year-end gift today! bit.ly/4aRsuHg
We're starting the holiday celebrations early this week with some sweet treats! 🍪 🧁 🍫 🥧 Listen to our conversations with @benmims.bsky.social and Rowan Jacobsen here or wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4anpMcx
December 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
We're starting the holiday celebrations early this week with some sweet treats! 🍪 🧁 🍫 🥧 Listen to our conversations with @benmims.bsky.social and Rowan Jacobsen here or wherever you get your podcasts: bit.ly/4anpMcx
On this week's episode, we talk with @koshersoul.bsky.social about the many communities – Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant – whose traditions built Southern cooking as we know it. Then, we chat with Deb Freeman about one of the South’s most influential voices: Edna Lewis. 🎧: bit.ly/48jRGVi
December 8, 2025 at 12:14 AM
On this week's episode, we talk with @koshersoul.bsky.social about the many communities – Black, white, Indigenous, immigrant – whose traditions built Southern cooking as we know it. Then, we chat with Deb Freeman about one of the South’s most influential voices: Edna Lewis. 🎧: bit.ly/48jRGVi
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Haha, quite a summary of the year.
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December 3, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Haha, quite a summary of the year.
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Food stylist Mariana Velásquez Villegas’ recipe for Sancocho — a delicious beef, pork and vegetable stew — is the ultimate one-pot meal and perfect for winter!
Get the recipe here: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2024/01/26/sancocho-beef-pork-vegetable-stew
📖: @harpercollins.bsky.social
Get the recipe here: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2024/01/26/sancocho-beef-pork-vegetable-stew
📖: @harpercollins.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Food stylist Mariana Velásquez Villegas’ recipe for Sancocho — a delicious beef, pork and vegetable stew — is the ultimate one-pot meal and perfect for winter!
Get the recipe here: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2024/01/26/sancocho-beef-pork-vegetable-stew
📖: @harpercollins.bsky.social
Get the recipe here: https://www.splendidtable.org/story/2024/01/26/sancocho-beef-pork-vegetable-stew
📖: @harpercollins.bsky.social