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Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen

Amy Thielen, Heidi Holtan
Cooking
Amy Thielen
Community Cookbooks
Baking
Southern Cooking
Food Culture
Traditional Recipes
Ham Radio
Lutefisk
Culinary Traditions
Resourcefulness In Cooking
Thrift In Cooking
Minnesota
Community Recipes
Local Ingredients
Cooking Techniques
Scandinavian Cooking
Recipes
Northern Minnesota
Gardening

In Northern Minnesota, food isn't just about what's on the plate. It's about how we show up for each other and the stories we tell. Ham Radio: Cooking with Amy Thielen is an hour of authentic conversation, listener call-in and recipes to share. It’s cooking from here, for the people who live here, and for anyone hungry for something real. Hosted by James Beard Award-winning cookbook author Amy Thi... more

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Latest Episodes

Minnesota James Beard Award-winning authors and chefs Amy Thielen and Hank Shaw talk about the new cookbook "Borderlands: Recipes and Stories from the Rio Grande to the Pacific."

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Amy Thielen joined the KAXE Morning Show for a live conversation about holiday baking traditions.

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"Ham Radio" host, cookbook author and James Beard award-winning Amy Thielen weighs in on sloppy Joes, fall harvests and recipes in Northern Minnesota, and Heidi and Amy share plans for the future of "Ham Radio"!

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In this episode of Ham Radio: Cooking With Amy Thielen we are all about the summer kitchen.Guests include Alena Levina, one of the contributors of the new cookbook Kitchens of Hope: Immigrants Share Stories of Resilience and Recipes from Home. Alena ... more

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Recent Guests

Alena Lenova
A home cook from Belarus.
Episode: Preserving Summer Through Memories, Recipes and Community
Natasha Pickowicz
Chef, baker, and cookbook author
Episode: More Than A Recipe: Do You Cook by the Book or Off the Map?
Nick Torres
Food stylist, food photographer, recipe developer
Episode: More Than A Recipe: Do You Cook by the Book or Off the Map?
Erin Haefele
Chef and owner of the Green Scene restaurant
Green Scene
Episode: Harvest Abundance in Minnesota: Gardening, the Advanced Class
David Kinch
Renowned chef and former owner of the legendary Manresa restaurant
Episode: Friends and Family: Cooking for Company
Bill Dinger
Friend of Amy Thielen and part of stories about Lancaster County culinary traditions
Episode: Friends and Family: Cooking for Company
Jeremy Messersmith
Singer-songwriter who discusses the intersection of food and music
Episode: Friends and Family: Cooking for Company
Bruce Engabretzen
An incredible baker and hand weaver, known for his connection to local culinary traditions.
Episode: More Time Than Money: Resourcefulness and Creativity in the Kitchen
Ted Lee
A writer and cookbook author known for his works on Southern cooking, he emphasizes the importance of community cooking.
Lee Brothers
Episode: More Time Than Money: Resourcefulness and Creativity in the Kitchen

Host

Amy Thielen
Host of Ham Radio, a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author known for celebrating local culinary traditions and home-cooked meals.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 24 ratings
  • New episodes?

    Anyone know why this show isn't being updated anymore in the feed? It just started and I loved it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ajz2624
    United States6 months ago
  • Excellent Cooking Podcast with a Public Radio Flare

    I love this show! I love Amy Thielen and her recipes. Her ability meld midwestern fare with her fine dining history is my jam. This show leans hard into Minnesota culture in the best way. There’s a recipe to try each week and even a call in segment, since it’s originally a radio show. I live in Colorado but love the perspective and vibe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lbabes
    United States8 months ago
  • True Northern Minnesota

    When one of the first episodes includes lutefisk, you have found a true Northern Minnesota gold mine. Listening to this podcast I’m transported into not only a kitchen but a home. I have waited so long for Greater Minnesota (see what I did there ;-) ) to be represented and the stories to be told. This podcast is doing a phenomenal job of that. Not only are you getting the recipes but you are getting the history included and that is the special difference that brings the “twinkle” and triggers ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    upcold
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the genuine connection to Northern Minnesota culture and the celebration of local traditions.
The show is praised for its authenticity and the rich storytelling that accompanies each recipe.
Many find the discussions on communal meals and family cooking particularly heartfelt and relatable.

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#205
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#122
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More Than A Recipe: Do You Cook by the Book or Off the Map?
Q: Can you tell like immediately like, oh, that was way too much celery or that was not enough salt?
Yes, I can usually tell if I overshot it with salt, sometimes you have to scale it back.
Why are we doing this show? Amy shares her inspiration for 'Ham Radio'
Q: What is this show? Is it a call-in show? Is it an interview?
Ham Radio is a combination of interview and conversation, focusing on cooking and community engagement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ham Radio: Cooking

What is Ham Radio: Cooking about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This audio series focuses on the intersection of food, community, and storytelling, encapsulating the essence of Northern Minnesota's culinary culture. Each episode features engaging conversations about cooking experiences, emphasizing the traditions, techniques, and memories associated with shared meals. The content encompasses a wide range of culinary topics, from seasonal recipes to gardening advice, often incorporating listener interactions and contributions. The unique perspective offered by the host, a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, provides authenticity and depth to discussions about local ingredients, cultural significance, and the joy of cooking with family and friends. This approach is likely to resonate with those who... more

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What guests have appeared on Ham Radio: Cooking?

Recent guests on Ham Radio: Cooking include:

1. Alena Lenova
2. Natasha Pickowicz
3. Nick Torres
4. Erin Haefele
5. David Kinch
6. Bill Dinger
7. Jeremy Messersmith
8. Bruce Engabretzen

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