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At The Table With: Ann Ogden Gaffney, Founder of Cook for Your LIFE
Instagram: @ann_ogden_gaffney Pronouns: She/Her *** When chemotherapy changed the way food tasted, Ann Ogden Gaffney found comfort in the kitchen. “When I was going through cancer treatment, I realized that I was dealing with the inevitable side effects better than most in my...
At The Table With: Janet Becerra and the Ancestral Craft Behind Every Tortilla at Pancita
Instagram: @yani_se | @pancitaseattle Pronouns: She/Her *** Janet Becerra did not want to start a pop-up. In fact, she was even shy about sharing her food with the world. It was 2020 and Janet had been cooking professionally for more than a decade. During the pandemic Janet...
At The Table With: Miles Platt, MasterChef Junior Competitor & Cooking Instructor
Instagram: @miles_platt Miles Platt (He/Him) *** When people tell Miles Platt he can't do something because he has a limb difference, he has a standard response: "Oh yeah, watch me." Miles is thirteen years old and lives in College Station, Texas. He has competed on...
At The Table With: Nat Stratton-Clarke, Owner of the Flora Restaurant Group
Instagram: @cafefloraveg Nat Stratton-Clarke (He/Him) *** Inside Cafe Flora, Nat Stratton-Clarke's beloved Madison Valley restaurant, a slow-cooked risotto with foraged mushrooms and earthy nettle pesto is on the menu. It’s exactly the kind of dish that belongs at Cafe...
At The Table With: Aaron Israel & Sawako Okochi of Shalom Japan
Instagram: @shalomjapannyc Aaron Israel (he/him) & Sawako Okochi (she/her) *** Aaron Israel and Sawako Okochi were at the Brooklyn Public Library doing research, flipping through a paperback guide of New York written in the 1980s. Somewhere in the Lower East...
At The Table With: Reem Assil and the Food That Carries a People Forward
Instagram: @reemassilPronouns: She/Her *** There's a particular kind of place Reem Assil has always been drawn to—not the hushed fine dining room, not the trendy pop-up, but the corner bakery. The kind of spot where the door opens to the smell of fresh bread and the hum of...
Navarin d’Agneau – A Spring Lamb Stew
By Le Chef’s Wife - Anina Belle Giannini Navarin d’Agneau is a classic French recipe, reportedly inspired by the French naval fleet’s victory in Navarino Bay in the Peloponnese in the 1800s. Flavorful braised lamb is sublime in a rich, velvety sauce with tender spring...
Chiffon Cake
Light as air and rich in flavor, Carla Hall's Chiffon Cake is the centerpiece your table deserves. With a tender crumb and a hint of vanilla, this classic Southern-inspired cake is perfect for any occasion — from Sunday dinners to celebratory gatherings. Ingredients 2 cups...
Green Mac & Cheese
This vibrant twist on a classic comfort food swaps heavy cream for a silky blend of spinach, kale, and sharp cheddar — giving you all the indulgence with a boost of greens. Carla Hall's Green Mac & Cheese is proof that soul food can be as nourishing as it is delicious....
At The Table With: Ann Ogden Gaffney, Founder of Cook for Your LIFE
Instagram: @ann_ogden_gaffney Pronouns: She/Her *** When chemotherapy changed the way food tasted, Ann Ogden Gaffney found comfort in the kitchen. “When I was going through cancer treatment, I realized that I was dealing with the inevitable side effects better than most in my...
At The Table With: Janet Becerra and the Ancestral Craft Behind Every Tortilla at Pancita
Instagram: @yani_se | @pancitaseattle Pronouns: She/Her *** Janet Becerra did not want to start a pop-up. In fact, she was even shy about sharing her food with the world. It was 2020 and Janet had been cooking professionally for more than a decade. During the pandemic Janet...
At The Table With: Miles Platt, MasterChef Junior Competitor & Cooking Instructor
Instagram: @miles_platt Miles Platt (He/Him) *** When people tell Miles Platt he can't do something because he has a limb difference, he has a standard response: "Oh yeah, watch me." Miles is thirteen years old and lives in College Station, Texas. He has competed on...
At The Table With: Nat Stratton-Clarke, Owner of the Flora Restaurant Group
Instagram: @cafefloraveg Nat Stratton-Clarke (He/Him) *** Inside Cafe Flora, Nat Stratton-Clarke's beloved Madison Valley restaurant, a slow-cooked risotto with foraged mushrooms and earthy nettle pesto is on the menu. It’s exactly the kind of dish that belongs at Cafe...