Episodes | The Splendid Table

690: Confessions of Culinary Superfans
August 30, 2019
Who do you admire? Preston Clark on Patrick Clark, Shauna Sever on Maida Heatter, Melissa Clark on Marcella Hazan, and Pati Jinich on Joan Nathan.
666: In Jacques Pépin's Kitchen
May 15, 2020
Francis meets up with Chef Jacques Pépin in his home kitchen to talk career, life, and the magic of instant-cured gravlax.
665: How Bees Made What We Eat
August 16, 2019
We spotlight bees: their important role in food and evolution, urban beekeeping, the mystery of colony collapse, and how to use honey in the kitchen
Summer Vegetables & Easy Weeknight Meals
August 13, 2019
Food writer Hetty McKinnon combines a passion for vegetables with tips and techniques for quick summertime meals.
689: Culinary Empowerment
August 9, 2019
Meet the people who started and those who’ve been supported by two mission-driven culinary organizations, La Cocina and The League of Kitchens.
663: The Importance of Eating Urchins
August 2, 2019
The aquacultural benefits of eating purple sea urchins. Making rice salad and savory breakfast. America’s Test Kitchen on perfect home-cooked falafel.
Demystifying Miso
July 30, 2019
Fermentista Kirsten Shockey discusses the flavorful impact misos have on your home cooking. Plus, how to make your own miso at home.
688: Traveling to Eat
July 26, 2019
Francis Lam and guests trek around the world to explore the cuisines of the Black Sea, Thailand, Haiti, Milwaukee, and beyond.
Introducing Weeknight Kitchen with Melissa Clark
July 24, 2019
A practical guide to weeknight eating from the makers of The Splendid Table. Coming September 4th.
664: Project Cooking
July 19, 2019
We're taking on serious cooking projects: whole hog barbecue, paella on the grill, community ovens, and an unforgettable tomato panade.