Jon takes a look at some of the highlights from the more than 300 artists playing at this weekends' AVL Fest in Asheville.
Aug 1, 2024
54 min
Joe Baumann looks at two important tables in his family history. Henry Boyd asks you to take some chances the next time you eat out. And Tricia Stearns resolves a rivalry with brownies.
Jun 8, 2024
58 min
Gwen Francis-Williams recalls a powerful story of her mother being brave enough to ask for help. Emily Brisse finds encouragement in tough times from a hearty vegetable. And Pat Tompkins explores the wonder of an old cookbook.
May 4, 2024
1 hr 1 min
Jon talks with Karalyne Winegarner, lead singer and keyboardist for the Nashville Avant-Pop band Flight Attendant. They talk about the band's album, their background in the service industry, and their upcoming show at the Grey Eagle.
Apr 22, 2024
30 min
Mike Howard recalls the wisdom of the ages for inflation proof foods. And Rachel Odinak remembers her mother and grandmother, the women who caught the fish for the family fish fry.
Apr 6, 2024
1 hr
Sabina Stark recalls the ups and downs of a particular seder night from her youth. Jean Feldeisen recalls the horror of tasting margarin for the first time. And Jon talks with Chef William Dissen about his James Beard nomination and his upcoming book Thoughtful Cooking: Recipes Rooted in the New South.
Mar 9, 2024
1 hr 4 min
Molly Grossman finds cooking as a love language. Henry Boyd explores baking as an act of self improvement. And David Hangman curates a menu inspired by those with whom we are forced to dine.
Feb 3, 2024
58 min
Janelle Carlson takes a look at the mighty maples of Canada. Sumitra Mattai recalls her husband's first attempt at baking. And Jamie Burke digs into her culinary heritage.
Jan 6, 2024
1 hr
Songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Ramsey joins Jon to dig into his music, discuss his time with Band of Horses, and talk about his forthcoming album, New Lost Ages.
Nov 4, 2023
1 hr 16 min
Juanita Mantz tries to make tortillas from scratch for the first time. Debi Lewis sorts through her child's diagnosis and resulting restrictive diet. And Carolyn Cohen helps prepare former inmates for job interviews in the culinary workforce.
Oct 7, 2023
59 min
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