Chef Janet Becerra shares the ancestral craft of fresh masa and nixtamalization behind her Seattle restaurant, Pancita.
At the Table With: Vanessa Craycraft, Online Resident Chef at Sur La Table
Preferred Name: VanessaPronouns: she / hersFavorite Sur La Table kitchen tool: Ratchet Mill and Fish Spatula ***Growing up in Ecuador, Chef Vanessa Craycraft was surrounded by the smells and sounds of her mother’s cooking. Fresh, whole ingredients and recipes made from scratch,...
8 Easy Meals to Make with Your Autumn Squash Harvest This Fall
Squash is one of those rare ingredients that plays nice in every role—creamy pasta base, crispy sheet-pan side, silky soup or even a centerpiece that makes people think you planned dinner days in advance. It’s the overachiever of fall produce. It shows up in every shape, size...
Falling Into Fall With Apple Pie: Sur La Table Chef’s Tips & Favorite Recipes
The air turns crisp, leaves start to crunch and suddenly your kitchen feels like the heart of the season. Few things capture fall better than the scent of cinnamon, butter and warm apples wafting from the oven. Apple pie isn’t just dessert—it’s tradition, comfort and...
At The Table With: Polina Chesnakova and the Importance of Perseverance
Instagram: polina.chesnakovaPronouns: She/HerFavorite Sur La Table Product: “So simple but I love my set of Sur La Table measuring spoons. They were reviewed by Serious Eats for being super precise and as a meticulous recipe tester, I’ve never looked back.” ***When it comes to...
At the Table With: Sarah Entwistle–Chef, Entrepreneur and Founder of Supper by Sarah
Preferred Name: SarahPronouns: she/her/hersInstagram: @supperbysarah_Favorite Sur La Table purchase: I absolutely love my tagine from Sur La Table. It's a standout piece in my kitchen, not just for its practicality, but for its incredible craftsmanship. ***For chef Sarah...
East Coast Classic: The Lobster Roll
There are few dishes that capture the easy luxury of summer quite like a lobster roll. It’s the crown jewel of East Coast warm-weather fare—plump, sweet lobster meat tucked into a buttery bun, served simply and savored slowly. Whether you’re perched seaside in Maine or grilling...
Not Your Average BBQ Sides
You’ve got the invite, the appetite and maybe even a signature cocktail up your sleeve—but the side dish? That’s where you shine. We’re talking fresh, flavor-packed recipes that turn heads at the picnic table and spark recipe requests before the grill even cools. Think juicy,...
Comfort On a Plate: 10 Soul Food Recipes to Warm Your Table
There’s something unmistakable about soul food. It’s not just a way of cooking—it’s a way of gathering, celebrating and remembering. Rooted in Southern tradition and shaped by African American heritage, soul food tells a story through every bite. From golden-fried chicken to...
9 Cornbread Recipes To Nosh All Summer Long
Golden, buttery and just the right amount of crumbly—cornbread is the quiet hero of summer. It doesn’t scream for attention (that’s what the ribs are for) but set it on the table warm from the oven, and suddenly everyone’s reaching for seconds. Whether you like yours sweet with...
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: Chelcea Dressler-Crowley and Kirsten Dressler Wilson of Messermeister
Chelcea Dressler-Crowley and Kirsten Dressler Wilson grew up in Ojai, California, where their days moved between two worlds: a working orange orchard and their family’s knife business. The orchard was hands-on: mowing between trees, fixing irrigation, feeding animals. The...
At The Table With: Efrem Fesaha, Founder of Boon Boona Coffee
Name: Efrem Fesaha Pronouns: He/Him/His Pronunciation: F-Rum Fi-sa-ha *** Before coffee was a to-go cup or a morning routine, it was a ceremony. For many East African communities, coffee is not simply consumed. It is roasted in front of guests, brewed slowly, poured in small...
At the Table With: Shawn Tibbitts, Founder of Tibbitts@FernHill
Name: Shawn Tibbitts Pronouns: he/him *** In Tacoma’s Fern Hill neighborhood—where history, Native stewardship, and a deep sense of community shape every block—Chef Shawn Tibbitts has built far more than a destination brunch spot. He’s created a gathering place rooted in...