Lainie Renee

Aunt Lainie's Kitchen

Arts EN ↓ 84 episodes

Take a seat at my kitchen table as I discuss all things food and beverages in the Kansas City area and beyond.

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Lainie Renee

Episodes

ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-Three: July 4th Menu Ideas 02.07.2026 14:47

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. July 4th Menu Ideas Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-Two: Restaurant Review-Green Dirt On Oak, Recipe-In-Progress, Comfort Creators, and more.... 27.06.2026 28:34

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. ALK Restaurant Review: Green Dirt On Oak 2. Hyvee 3. Comfort Creator: One Plate Girl UK 4. Aunt Lainie's Pep Talk Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty-One: Restaurant Review: The Donut King, Quiznos, Recipe-In-Progress, and Food Comfort 04.06.2026 18:14

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Restaurant Reviews: a. The Donut King (North Kansas City) b. Quiznos (North Kansas City) 2. Recipes-In-Progress (Pita Pizza and a Side Salad) 3. Food Comfort a. Mid-Continent Public Library-Green Hills Culinary Classes b. Ethnic Food Festivals in Kansas City Turkish Food and Art Festival Afro KC Festival Gumbo Fest Fiesta Filipina Guac Your World Internati...

ALK Season Two, Episode Twenty: Restaurant Review: BLVD Tavern and China Hut, Recipe-In-Progress, and Organizing Recipes 28.05.2026 14:06

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Restaurant Reviews a. BLVD Tavern b. China Hut 2. Recipes-In-Progress a. Celery Paste b. Sauteed Carrots and Celery 3. Organizing Recipes Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Nineteen: Updates, Review of El Canelo, and more... 21.05.2026 19:21

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Update on ALK Food and Drink Reviews 2. Restaurant Review: El Canelo ( Downtown North Kansas City ) 3. Recipes-In-Progress: Panko by way of Crackers and Cherry Vanilla Lemonade 4. Comfort Creator: a. Beyond Food Market Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTo...

ALK Season Two, Episode Eighteen: Picnic Season, Review of First Watch (NKC), Recipe-In-Progress, and more... 13.05.2026 14:41

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Picnic Season 2. Review of First Watch NKC 3. Recipe-In-Progress: Skillet Carrots a. Aunt Lainie's Kitchen Youtube Channel 4. Comfort Show: a. tasteMakers (PBS) b. tasteMakers (Youtube) Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtu...

ALK Season Two, Episode Seventeen:Novella Cafe, Jowler Winery, Recipe-In-Progress: Apple Sauce Mocktail, and more... 06.05.2026 15:45

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Novella Cafes ( MCPL Greenhills Branch ) 2. Jowler Winery ( Platte City, MO ) 3. Recipe-In-Progress: Apple Sauce Mocktail 4. Comfort Show: a. Indian As Apple Pie ( PBS ) Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainies...

ALK Season Two, Episode Sixteen: Review of La Cubana, Recipe-In-Progress, and Comfort Creator: Chef Moe 28.04.2026 13:17

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Review of La Cubana ( Gladstone location ) 2. Recipe-In-Progress ( Ground Turkey and Veggie Nachos ) a. Biscuit Cutter 3. Comfort Creator: a. Chef Moe - TikTok - Youtube

ALK Season Two, Episode Fifteen: MCPL Culinary Kitchens Classes, Recipe-In-Progress, Review of Vibe Ultra Lounge, and more... 19.04.2026 26:41

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. MCPL Culinary Kitchens: a. Vegan Eating: A Starting Point b. Knife Skills: Beyond the Basics 2. Recipes-In-Progress: Sliced and Diced Potatoes 3. Review of Vibe Ultra Lounge 4. Comfort Show: a. Culture Kitchen with Chef Bren Herrera Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s...

ALK Season Two, Episode Fourteen: Review of FarinaKC, Review of Kelly's Westport Inn, and more.../Guy's Deli 07.04.2026 28:32

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Review of FarinaKC ( Crossroads Arts District ) a. Briefly mentioned: - Extra Virgin 2. Kelly's Westport Inn / Guy's Deli ( Westport neighborhood ) 3. Repurposing Easter Leftovers 4. Comfort Shows a. Joanne Weir's Plates and Places (PBS) b. Check Please, Bay Area (KQED and PBS) 5. Eventbrite Kansas City - Food Festivals in Kansas City Read the ...

ALK Season Two, Episode Thirteen: Easter Treats, Recipe-In-Progress, and Comfort Shows 28.03.2026 29:23

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Easter Treats 2. Recipe-In-Progress: Plating 3. Comfort Viewing a. ⁠Tastemade⁠ b. ⁠Fork and Hammer⁠ c. ⁠Kitchen Queens: New Orleans⁠ Read the blog: ⁠ Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog ⁠ Join me on Facebook: ⁠ Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen ⁠ Join me on Instagram: ⁠ Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen ⁠ TikTok: ⁠ Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen ⁠ Youtube: ⁠ @AuntLainiesKitchen ⁠

ALK Season Two, Episode 12.5: Menu-Planning 19.03.2026 15:25

Join me as I discuss the following; 1. Menu-Planning Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Twelve: Silo Modern Farmhouse, Fried Ramen, and Comfort Shows 19.03.2026 22:31

Join us as I discuss the following: 1. Silo Modern Farmhouse 2. Fried Ramen 3. Comfort Shows a. Christina Cooks b. Kitchen Curious c. Tubi: Good_Eats 4. Menu Planning: Episode 12.5 Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Eleven: Restaurant Review of Palacio Maya (Gladstone, MO) and Acre Restaurants, Comfort Food Shows, and Recipe-In-Progress 05.03.2026 19:26

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Restaurant Review of Palacio Maya 2. Restaurant Review of Acre Restaurant 3. Comfort Shows a. Being Gordon Ramsay b. KC Food Show c. In the Test Kitchen 4. KC Food News and Influencers a. Thepitchkc.com b. Kcculinary.com c. Kansascitymag.com d. Kansas City Food Bloggers/Instagram 5. Recipe-In-Progress a. Cast Iron Carrot Hash Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kit...

ALK Season Two, Episode Ten: Black Cookbooks and Black Food Documentaries (Segment 3) 21.02.2026 18:06

Join me as I discuss Black Cookbooks and Black Food Documentaries. Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Ten: Half Portions (Segment 2) 21.02.2026 10:57

Join me as I chat about Half Portions. Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Ten: Food Reviews and KC Food News(Segment 1) 21.02.2026 13:03

Join me as I chat about my experiences at: 1. Rudy's Tenampa (Lenexa) 2. Captain Sports Lounge (KC North) 3. Veil Cafe is Kansas City's newest cool kids coffee spot by Samantha Russell ( Veil Cafe KC ) ( Garment District ) 4. Tian Tea House Brews Us Back To The Present Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitc...

ALK Season Two, Episode Nine: Valentine's Day Ideas and more 10.02.2026 20:47

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Valentine's Day: Cooking At Home 2. Valentine's Day: Dining Out 3. A brief mention of Rudy's Tenampa Taqueria 4. A brief mention of FarinaKC 5. A brief mention of Acre Restaurant 6. This week's ALK FB Cooking Live Menu, Ramen noodles, and Lemon Cherry Cake Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen...

ALK Season Two, Episode Eight: Party Ideas for the Big Game, Cookbooks, and Recipes-In-Progress 03.02.2026 23:50

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. Party Ideas for the Big Game, 2. Cookbooks (e-books) a. Half Baked Harvest by Tieghan Gerard b. Half Baked Harvest: Quick & Cozy by Tieghan Gerard c. Half Baked Harvest: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains by Tieghan Gerard d. Magnolia Table by Joanna Gaines 3. Recipes-In-Progress a. Cast Iron Carrot Hash b. Cucumber and Carrot Salad Read the blog: ...

ALK Season Two, Episode Seven: ALK Review of Verbena, 2026 Food Resolutions, and more... 17.01.2026 25:32

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. ALK review of Verbena ( Prairie Village, KS ) a. Inn at Meadowbrook 2. 2026 Food Resolutions 3. Recipes In Progress a. Stuffed Mushrooms b. Olive Tapenade Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Six: New Year's Eve, Comfort Content, Life Updates, and more... 31.12.2025 24:47

Join me as I chat about the following: 1. New Year's Eve Food Menu 2. 2026 Food Goals ( Content Creation and Cooking with seasonings: Sumac, Tarragon, and Cardamom) 3. Comfort Content i. Mary Berry ii. Chef Table Talks iii. Chef's Cut 4. Mike's Apartment: Aunt Lainie's Kitchen Interview #1 i. ALK Episode 5: Home Cookin' With Mike Rand 5. Review of Moonstone Bar (located inside...

ALK Season Two, Episode 5-Food and Drink Gift Exchange (Segment 3) 15.12.2025 10:30

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Holiday Food and Drink Gift Exchange Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Five: Restaurant Review of story and KC Food News (Segment Two) 15.12.2025 12:16

Join me as I discuss the following: 1. Restaurant Review of story 2. Farinakc 3. Acre 4. Moonstone bar 5. NYX Spirits 6. What's New In Kansas City Food and Drink: December 2025 7. KC Sipps: Mau Mau House debut, three restaurant "closures", and 10 Lucky years Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok:...

ALK Season Two, Episode Five: Holiday Food and Drink Gifts (Segment 1) 15.12.2025 20:47

Join me as I discuss the following: Holiday Food and Drink Gifts 1. Holiday Spice Guide Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen

ALK Season Two, Episode Four: Thanksgiving Checklist 21.11.2025 13:33

Join me as I discuss preparing a Thanksgiving checklist. Read the blog: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Blog Join me on Facebook: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Join me on Instagram: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen TikTok: Aunt Lainie’s Kitchen Youtube: @AuntLainiesKitchen