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

American Public Media
Cooking Techniques
Cooking
Thanksgiving
Culinary Arts
Cookbooks
Culinary Techniques
Southern Food
Nutrition
Jamie Oliver
Childhood Nutrition
River Café
Eat Yourself Healthy
Public Health
Baking
Pizza
Turkey
Hawaii
The League Of Kitchens
Hawaiian Cuisine
Vegetarian Cooking

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 r... more

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Latest Episodes

This week, we’re diving into the everyday food of two of the world’s best food cities, Hong Kong and New Orleans. First, chef Lucas Sin joins us to talk about the iconic dishes found at a cha cha teng, a casual Hong Kong-style food diner. Dishes like... more

This week, we’re diving into fall cooking and the beauty of bitter flavors. First, Genevieve Ko, deputy editor at New York Times Cooking, joins Francis to take your fall cooking questions. From freezing smart to cabbage makeovers, Genevieve shares pr... more

Fire up your ovens because this week, it’s all about Southern and Midwestern baking. First, we catch up with the inimitable Carla Hall about her latest projects, including her one-woman show and her first-ever baking book that brings her love for bak... more

This week, we’re turning peak-season produce into bold, flavorful dishes. First, we talk with Rick Martínez, author of Salsa Daddy: Dip Your Way into Mexican Cooking, about transforming simple ingredients – think tomatoes, onions, garlic, and chilis ... more

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Genevieve Ko
Deputy Editor of New York Times Cooking
New York Times Cooking
Episode: 834: Fall Cooking and Bitter Flavors with Genevieve Ko and Alexina Anatole
Alexina Anatole
Cookbook author and MasterChef finalist
Author of Bitter
Episode: 834: Fall Cooking and Bitter Flavors with Genevieve Ko and Alexina Anatole
Carla Hall
Chef, author of Carla Bakes
Self (Carla Hall)
Episode: 856: Fall Baking with Carla Hall & Martin Sorge
Martin Sorge
Author of Great Bakes, Modern Classic Bakes From the Midwest
Self (Martin Sorge)
Episode: 856: Fall Baking with Carla Hall & Martin Sorge
Rick Martínez
Culinary author specializing in salsa and Mexican cuisine.
Author of Salsa Daddy
Episode: 833: Salsa, Sauces & Sides with Rick Martínez and Sunny Lee
Sunny Lee
Chef and owner of the restaurant Suns, specializing in panchan.
Suns restaurant, New York City
Episode: 833: Salsa, Sauces & Sides with Rick Martínez and Sunny Lee
Davide Risso
Molecular Biologist, co-author of On Taste in Humans and Other Animals
University of Bologna
Episode: 855: Retro Recipes with Bobby Hicks & On Taste with Davide Risso and Gabriella Morini
Gabriella Morini
Professor of Taste and Food Sciences
University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo
Episode: 855: Retro Recipes with Bobby Hicks & On Taste with Davide Risso and Gabriella Morini
Austin Bush
Author and photographer of The Food of Southern Thailand; writer of travel guides; expert on Southern Thai cooking
Author, The Food of Southern Thailand
Episode: Road Tripping - Austin Bush

Host

Francis Lam
Host of a long-running public radio food program; award-winning food journalist known for thoughtful interviews and cultural storytelling.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Engaging Conversations

    This podcast is a true delight for anyone who loves food, culture, and storytelling. The podcast is both informative and inspiring, making a wonderful companion for Home cooks, food, lovers, and lifelong learners alike. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anna Hall - Your Expert Guest
    United States4 months ago
  • Swordfish tahini recipe

    Something is messed up. Too much water in the tahini sauce? Turned out very salty, overcooked and the sauce never browned.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Susie’s Garden
    United States5 months ago
  • Support NPR

    Love the podcast, even the reruns!!! People KEEP SUPPORTING OUR PUBLIC BROADCASTING!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wixon82
    United States8 months ago
  • Pls stop supporting Starbucks who fund genocide + other issues

    Hello! I love this podcast, but pls remove Starbucks from your ads they aid in the genocide of Palestinian people, they are union busters, and have harmful environmental practices.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    M monsta
    United Statesa year ago
  • HAPPY DAZE

    Such a pleasant way to spend some alone time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I Now Know!
    United Statesa year ago

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The host is praised for warmth, curiosity, and ability to put guests at ease.
Many comments highlight high-quality, thoughtful interviews with diverse guests.
A few critics call for improved sound quality and fresher topics.

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#10
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Apple Podcasts
#46
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Apple Podcasts
#12
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Apple Podcasts
#32
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#78
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#34
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856: Fall Baking with Carla Hall & Martin Sorge
Q: What makes sorghum biscuits unique in your baking repertoire?
Sorghum adds nuttiness and works with spices to create a biscuit that is flavorful and versatile, combining traditions from West Africa and the American South.
855: Retro Recipes with Bobby Hicks & On Taste with Davide Risso and Gabriella Morini
Q: What inspired the scientific perspective behind the book On Taste in Humans and Other Animals?
The authors explore how different species perceive taste and how that informs behavior, nutrition, and evolution, including examples like cats losing sweetness and mosquitoes tasting with their feet.
855: Retro Recipes with Bobby Hicks & On Taste with Davide Risso and Gabriella Morini
Q: How do you define taste and how does it differ from flavor?
Taste is one of the senses that detects molecules; flavor is the integrated experience from taste, smell, and other sensations.
Road Tripping - Kate Medley
Q: How do immigrant and Black-owned gas stations influence local food culture in the South?
She notes that immigrant owners bring diverse cuisines into the Southern landscape, with meals often reflecting a blend of home country traditions and local Southern ingredients, thereby expanding the regional palate and challenging stereotypes about roadside food.
Road Tripping - Kate Medley
Q: What drew you to gas stations as a subject for photography and storytelling?
Medley explains that gas stations are ubiquitous, accessible, and perform a social function beyond fueling vehicles; they function as microcosms of community life, where people from different backgrounds intersect and share meals, stories, and daily routines.

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The show consistently centers on food as a lens for culture, memory, and community, featuring conversations with renowned chefs, cookbook authors, journalists, and food historians. Guests explore heritage, tradition, and inventive cooking—from regional sauces and fermentation to storytelling around family meals and travel-inspired recipes. With a warm, curious host guiding in-depth discussions, each episode blends culinary technique with personal narratives, offering practical tips and broad cultural context that appeals to curious home cooks and professionals alike. Notable strengths include thoughtful hosting, a wide-ranging guest list, and interviews that make food history and contemporary cooking feel accessible and inspiring.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Genevieve Ko
2. Alexina Anatole
3. Carla Hall
4. Martin Sorge
5. Rick Martínez
6. Sunny Lee
7. Davide Risso
8. Gabriella Morini

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