The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters
American Public MediaIf 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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 790 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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This summer we’re bringing you a road trip series, exploring food destinations and cuisines with the writers and storytellers who know them best.
This week, we revisit a conver... more
This week, it’s vacation daydreaming. First, award-winning food writer Georgina Hayden talks to us about her Greek Cypriot upbringing, growing up above her family’s taverna, and how the family business shaped her love of food. She describes her favor... more
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You’re listening to The Splendid Table's special podcast series, Road Tripping, a compilation of interviews exploring food destinations, culture, and unforgettable dishes from ar... more
This week, we've got a show full of great ideas and terrific recipes for guesting…and hosting! First, Casey Elsass sits down with us to talk about how to guest like a pro, from tips on arriving prepared to great recipe ideas for sides, salads, appeti... more
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Something is messed up. Too much water in the tahini sauce? Turned out very salty, overcooked and the sauce never browned.
Apple Podcasts3Susie’s Garden
United States3 months ago - Support NPR
Love the podcast, even the reruns!!! People KEEP SUPPORTING OUR PUBLIC BROADCASTING!!!!
Apple Podcasts5Wixon82United States6 months ago - Pls stop supporting Starbucks who fund genocide + other issues
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Apple Podcasts1M monstaUnited States10 months ago - HAPPY DAZE
Such a pleasant way to spend some alone time!
Apple Podcasts5I Now Know!United Statesa year ago - Insights into food and people
I enjoyed The Splendid Table’s hands-on approach to cooking under its original host, Lynne Rossetto Kasper. After she retired, the show found a whole new mojo with Francis Lam, who is smart and unpretentious and funny, not to mention very well connected in the food world. As an interviewer, he puts his guests at ease and draws out their sometimes surprising feelings and insights. This podcast has influenced my cooking and my thinking about food, but I would probably still listen even if it didn... more
Apple Podcasts5Professor DaveUnited Statesa year ago
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Apple Podcasts | #9 | United States/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #35 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #14 |  Canada/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #111 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #112 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Food |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  Australia/Arts/Food |
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A thoughtful, culture-forward food show that pairs intimate conversations with practical cooking and culinary history. Across recent episodes, listeners meet farmers, chefs, authors, and food writers from diverse backgrounds, exploring everything from sustainable agriculture and local sourcing to regional cuisines, culinary history, and the evolving restaurant scene. The show often centers on community, heritage, and the personal journeys behind recipes and food traditions, with a inviting, curious host guiding warm, in-depth interviews that mix storytelling with craft tips. A standout trait is the emphasis on underrepresented voices, Indigenous foodways, and global flavors, making it useful for listeners who crave context, hands-on techniq... more
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2. Nichole Accettola
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4. Jiho Kim
5. Andrea Nguyen
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