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Seasoned

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On Connecticut Public Radio
& Live Streaming at WNPR.org

Thursday
3:00 pm

Rebroadcast
Thursday 11:00 PM

About
Seasoned

SEASONED, a new radio show and podcast, explores our state’s seasonal ingredients and the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Hosted by Connecticut locals, Marysol Castro and Chef Plum, the show shines a light on farmers and food makers from every corner of the state. Inspired by the seasons, each week brings a new crop of stories to tell about food. Marysol Castro is a broadcast journalist and the host of the CTBites podcast, Hot Dish. Chef Plum is a personal chef and caterer based in Newtown, CT. He was the host of Edible Nutmeg on the Road and Restaurant Road Trip, which aired on WTNH.

Recent Programs

Chef Plum
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February 25, 2021

What’s Brewing This Winter At Connecticut’s Craft Breweries

Who needs a hot toddy when Connecticut breweries are making such great winter brews? Master brewer Tyler Jones of Black Hog Brewing talks about the brewing process, IPAs, and more. Plus “Lady Lager” Alisa Bowens-Mercado of Rhythm Brewing describes her beer journey in the state. Local breweries have found ways to bring their beers to you safely. Let’s celebrate them.

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Marcus Samuelsson Photo: Angie Mosier.
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February 18, 2021

Marcus Samuelsson Shines A Light On Black Excellence In The Food World

Acclaimed chef and TV star Marcus Samuelsson joins us to talk about his latest book, The Rise. Marcus and co-author Osayi Endolyn profile chefs, writers, historians and activists. Of course, we get into some recipes from the book, too!

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Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates, Thorn family
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February 11, 2021

Exquisite Milk Makes Exquisite Chocolate, A New Local Vineyard + Hot Cocoa Bombs

When you think of Valentine’s Day, you think of cows, right? You do if you’re the chocolatier at Thorncrest Farm. We talk to Kimberly Thorn about her pampered cows and her amazing palate. Plus, we take you to one of the state’s newest vineyards and talk to chocolate maker Rosie Mariano about hot cocoa bombs.

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Author Hawa Hassan. Photo credit: Khadija M. Farah
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February 4, 2021

An Hour With Hawa Hassan

This week: A conversation with Somali-born cook, entrepreneur, and cookbook author Hawa Hassan. Hawa shares recipes and stories from her book, In Bibi’s Kitchen, which celebrates the matriarchs of East African cooking. Plus, Hawa shares her personal story of reclaiming her Somali culture through food and sharing its flavors with the world.

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Leeanne Griffin. Courtesy Leeanne Griffin.
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January 28, 2021

Seasoned Live: Best Take-Out In Connecticut

Connecticut’s take-out game is strong! Leeanne Griffin, Food and Consumer Reporter at Hearst Connecticut Media, joins Marysol Castro and Chef Plum to dish about the restaurant beat (is there a better job?) and take listeners’ calls about the best take-out in Connecticut. Where is your favorite take-out?

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Sefra Alexandra, The Seed Huntress. Photo by Jonathan R. Beckerman
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January 21, 2021

Great Cooking Starts With An Onion

So many delicious things start with cooking an onion. This week, we celebrate the most essential ingredient in the kitchen. Kate Winslow, author of the book Onions Etcetera, shares recipes and onion wisdom. Plus, Sefra Alexandra–The Seed Huntress–describes her quest to revive the Southport Globe Onion, and historian Ramin Ganeshram peels back the layers of onion history in Westport, Conn.

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Chef Chris Prosperi, owner of Metro Bis in Simsbury, Conn. Photo by Chion Wolf
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January 14, 2021

Checking In With Connecticut’s Restaurant Chefs

The next couple of months will be tough for restaurants. Local chefs, Chris Prosperi among others, tell us how the pandemic has impacted their restaurants—and what they need right now. We also talk to the state’s Commissioner of Economic and Community Development and the head of the Connecticut Restaurant Association.

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Julia Bainbridge image by Theodore Samuels
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January 7, 2021

Alcohol-Free Drinks For Dry January—Or Anytime

Julia Bainbridge, author of Good Drinks, shares recipes for thoughtful nonalcoholic cocktails you’ll want to make whether you’re doing “Dry January” or not. Plus, local juice maker Josephine Joiner (aka Juicy J.) and John Walker, head brewer at Athletic Brewing Co., the state’s only alcohol-free craft beer brewery.

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Kate McDermott, author of Pie Camp. Photo: Andrew Scrivani
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December 31, 2020

Pie Expert Kate McDermott + Local Bakers We Love

We’re revisiting an episode that originally aired as we were inching ever closer to the holidays. It occurred to us that while many of you are enjoying some time off, you may be using some of that time to bake. This episode is loaded with tips bakers can use any time.

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NEWTOWN, CT -  December 3, 2020: Production for Cutline Staying Connected Through Food with Marysol Castro and Chef Plum from Seasoned. Marysol and Chef pose for a Champagne toast. (Julianne Varacchi/Connecticut Public)
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December 24, 2020

Seasoned Special: Staying Connected Through Food

The holidays feel different this year. We’re exploring the ways our holiday food traditions keep us emotionally connected, even when we have to be socially distanced. We share recipes for a swoon-worthy salmon and a sweet coquito. Plus, Dr. Laurie Santos of The Happiness Lab podcast helps us see the joy in a pared-down holiday.

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Ina Garten. Courtesy of MODERN COMFORT FOOD: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. Copyright © 2020 by Ina Garten. Photography by Quentin Bacon. Published by Clarkson Potter, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
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December 17, 2020

Ina Garten’s Modern Comfort Food

Ina Garten talks with us about her new cookbook, Modern Comfort Food, and shares recipes for Ultimate Beef Stew, Tuscan Turkey Roulade, and Chocolate-Dipped Brown Sugar Shortbread. Think: Milano cookies, but better!

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December 10, 2020

Sam The Cooking Guy: Recipes With Intentional Leftovers

Holidays are a time of joy and gifts . . .and leftovers. This week: YouTube star and cookbook author Sam the Cooking Guy transforms brisket, roast chicken, mashed potatoes, and more into leftovers you actually want to eat. We talk to Sam about his unconventional path to culinary stardom and his new book, Sam the Cooking Guy: Recipes with Intentional Leftovers.

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Louise Joseph, owner of Dough Girls Pizza Truck
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December 1, 2020

Tips For Homemade Pizza + The Best New Haven Pizzerias

The flour is flyin’ and the oven is a hot 500 degrees! This week, we’re rebroadcasting our tips for making pizza from scratch at home, and a conversation with pizza historian Colin Caplan about the families behind the three pizza shops that made New Haven pizza famous: Sally’s, Pepe’s, and Modern.

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Craig Wright, owner of Craig's Kitchen in Vernon. Photo by Terrence Irving Photography, Courtesy of Craig Wright
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November 26, 2020

Thanksgiving 2020: Local Turkey Farmer, Hometown Hero + Etiquette For Our New Normal

Fresh ideas for leftovers, a local turkey farmer gives you a new appreciation for the bird you just ate, and we talk to chef Craig Wright about overcoming hardship and giving back to his community. Plus, an etiquette columnist answers questions about celebrating holidays in our new normal.

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Brian Kaywork - Chef-instructor of American Bounty Restaurant on the New York campus of The Culinary Institute of America. Photo: Courtesy of The Culinary Institute of America
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November 19, 2020

Your Thanksgiving Dinner Questions Answered

How do I know when the turkey is done? To stuff or not to stuff? It’s that time again! Chef Brian Kaywork, instructor at The Culinary Institute of America takes your questions about cooking turkey and all the fixins’ for Thanksgiving dinner. We’ll have holiday wine recommendations, too.

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Kate McDermott, author of Pie Camp. Photo: Andrew Scrivani
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November 12, 2020

Pie Expert Kate McDermott + Local Bakers We Love

Ready to start baking holiday pies? Get pie-making tips from Kate McDermott. Kate has taught thousands of people how to make pie at her popular Pie Camps. Plus, we highlight two new local bakeries you may not have heard of yet. One delivers French cakes and pastries to your door, the other mills its own flour.

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Jessica Cote of Birch Hill Tavern in Glastonbury. Photo: Winter Caplanson
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November 5, 2020

Turkey Tips, SONO 1420 + A Cozy Fall Cocktail

Time to start planning your holiday meals! A chef in the U.S. Navy shares lessons learned from cooking hundreds of turkeys over the years. Plus, we visit SONO 1420, a local craft distillery incorporating hemp in their spirits. And Jessica Cote of Birch Hill Tavern shares a recipe for a cozy autumn cocktail you’ll want to sip fireside.

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Whole Grilled Barbecue Chicken recipe by Myron Mixon. KREMER JOHNSON Photography
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October 29, 2020

Your Grilling Questions Answered By Barbecue Legend Myron Mixon

Don’t put those grills away yet! Four-time world barbecue champion Myron Mixon answers listener questions about grilling and smoking meat. Featured recipes include Whole Grilled Barbecue Chicken, Smoked Turkey (Hello, Thanksgiving!), and Easy Backyard Brisket.

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Suzie Flores of Stonington Kelp Co.  harvesting her crop  to sell to local restaurants. This batch likely went to OKO Kitchen in Westport. Photo: Elizabeth Ellenwood
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October 22, 2020

How to Sear Scallops + Ocean Farming in Connecticut

When you think of farms, you probably think of red barns and fruit trees. This week on Seasoned: A different kind of farming. We talk to two ocean farmers about growing seafood, and chat with Oyster Club’s Dan Meiser about what makes local oysters so special. Plus, Chef Plum explains how to sear scallops perfectly.

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J. René Martinez of J. René Coffee Roasters in West Hartford. Photo: Manny Vargas
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October 15, 2020

Coffee: Local Shops, Home Brews + Coffee History

We’re exploring everyone’s favorite morning ritual with the help of a few Coffee Nerds, including René Martinez of J. René Coffee Roasters and Kaitlyn O’Keefe of Redding Roasters. We’re also sharing your shout-outs for the best coffee shops in the state and talking to a coffee historian about how coffee changed the world.

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October 8, 2020

Chef Maneet Chauhan: Chaat Is An Emotion

Maneet Chauhan is a James Beard Award winning chef, restaurateur, and a judge on Food Network’s Chopped. In her new cookbook, Chaat, she shares recipes from the kitchens, markets, and railways of India. Marysol Castro and Chef Plum talk to Maneet about her book and her mission to reintroduce home cooks to Indian food.

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Pepe's Pizzeria
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October 1, 2020

Tips For Homemade Pizza + The Best New Haven Pizzerias

The flour is flyin’ and the oven is a hot 500 degrees! This week, tips for making pizza from scratch at home, and a conversation with pizza historian Colin Caplan about the families behind the three pizza shops that made New Haven pizza famous: Sally’s, Pepe’s, and Modern. Plus, we check in with local pizza makers around the state.

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Amy Traverso_Photo by Charan Deveraux
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September 24, 2020

Apple Season: Favorite Local Orchards, Cider Donuts + More

Where is your favorite local apple orchard? Who makes the best apple cider donuts? Should a tart apple like the Sierra Beauty star in your pie—or should you go for a sweet variety, like Golden Delicious? Amy Traverso, author of The Apple Lover’s Cookbook is our guest. Amy shares apple recipes, apple pie tips, and a savory apple supper.

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Dan Meiser, Photo: Courtesy Oyster Club
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September 16, 2020

How to Sear Scallops + Ocean Farming in Connecticut

When you think of farms, you probably think of red barns and fruit trees. This week on Seasoned: A different kind of farming. We talk to two ocean farmers about growing seafood, and chat with Oyster Club’s Dan Meiser about what makes local oysters so special. Plus, Chef Plum explains how to sear scallops perfectly.

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BRIDGEPORT, CT - January 23, 2020:
At Bloodroot in Bridgeport, a feminist restaurant and bookstore in Bridgeport, CT run by Selma Miriam and Noel Furie.  Hosts Marysol Castro and Chef Plum.  Cook Carol Gaham prepares vegan Jamaican jerk chicken.
(Tim Rasmussen/Connecticut Public)
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September 10, 2020

The Icons From Bloodroot + Melissa Clark’s Tips For Eating Less Meat

This week: our conversation with Selma Miriam and Noel Furie, the cooks at Bloodroot, a feminist restaurant in Bridgeport that’s been serving vegetarian meals for more than 40 years. We also check in with two local chefs about how they’re doing at this phase of the pandemic, and get tips from New York Times columnist Melissa Clark for eating less meat and dairy.

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Chef Dan Giusti
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September 20, 2020

Let’s Do Lunch: Tips For Parents + How Are We Feeding Students?

We get tips from Diane Morrisey, a mom of six, about making school lunches kids actually want to eat. Chef Plum checks in with Dan Giusti, the chef transforming lunches in New London public schools, and Mayor Justin Elicker responds to a mom’s experience trying to access meals for a child with multiple food allergies.

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Chef Michele Ragussis
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August 28, 2020

Seasoned Takes Your Calls + Celebrity Chef Michele Ragussis

Food Network superstar Chef Michele Ragussis helps Marysol Castro and Chef Plum answer your summer cooking questions, including what to do with the more unusual vegetables at the market or in your CSA box. Plus, ideas for cooking chicken of the woods mushrooms, grilling tips, and recommendations for soaking beans.

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Bryant Terry
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August 20, 2020

Community Farming + Vegetable Kingdom Author Bryant Terry

Marysol Castro tours Fairgate Farm in Stamford. And, Chef Plum talks to satellite farmer Farah Masani. Plus, Bryant Terry, author of Vegetable Kingdom, shares recipes and talks about activism, local farms, and how his ancestors inspire his cooking.

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Chef Plum and Marysol Castro raise a glass of rosé with G. Patel, owner of Bottle Stop Wine & Spirits Superstore in Newtown. Photo: Ryan Caron King / Connecticut Public
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August 13, 2020

Affordable Summer Rosés and Objectively Delicious Cocktails

Connecticut sommelier G. Patel shares the rosés you’ll want to drink right now. We talk to the owner of a Connecticut distillery about pivoting the business in order to become essential. John deBary shares a few classic cocktail recipes.

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August 5, 2020

Feeding People During a Pandemic

Welcome to Seasoned! Marysol Castro and Chef Plum talk to Connecticut chefs about ways they’ve adapted their businesses to meet the challenges of feeding people during a pandemic.

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