Hot Stove Society:  Rick Steves and European Travel + Nuances of Vanilla Extract

Food and travel writer Leslie Kelly returns with fresh tales from the San Juan Islands // The Tasting Panel explores the nuances of vanilla extract with Meggen Wilson, founder of Pine & Palm Kitchen and Wild Montana Foods // Bridget Charters takes us shrimping for prized spot prawns // We dive into the preservation of Pacific Northwest wild salmon with Duke Moscrip and Heather Anderson, founders of Duke’s Damsel on a Train Foundation // Rick Steves shares insights on food and European travel—straight from his kitchen in Edmonds // And of course, we wrap things up with Food for Thought: Tasty Trivia!

A foodie's dream! Chef Tom Douglas, winner of the prestigious James Beard Award, reviews the Puget Sound's best restaurants, shares recipes based on a special weekly ingredient, and answers your burning culinary quandaries.