Cooking Chat Food and Wine

Take a virtual winery visit to Dineen Family Vineyards in Washington's Yakima Valley, with owner and vintner Marissa Dineen. We explore the winery's story, vineyard-driven approach, and food-friendly wines, along with pairing ideas for Roussanne and a Cabernet-based blend. In this episode, I'm joined by Marissa Dineen, second-generation owner and vintner of Dineen Family Vineyards, for the first i...

In this episode, I talk with Ryan McGuinness, Beverage Director at Shipwright's Daughter in Mystic, Connecticut, about pairing wine with sustainable, seafood-focused cuisine. We explore why red wine can work with seafood, how preparation shapes pairing decisions, and share practical wine pairing tips listeners can use at home, along with guidance on how diners can feel more confident asking for he...

Discover what makes high-quality Spanish EVOO stand out as Daniel and Ben from Titin share their family story, explain harvest timing and flavor differences, and offer simple ways to elevate your cooking with better olive oil.   In this episode, I'm joined by Daniel Danes and Ben Aguilar from Titin EVOO, a Boston-based, family-owned company importing high-quality extra virgin olive oil from Spain'...

Stephen Nasiatka of StephenUncorked shares about how wine brings people together, from creative pairings to curated events. This Cooking Chat episode also previews an upcoming nonprofit fundraiser featuring excellent wine paired with Cuban food. Cooking Chat host David Crowley talks with Stephen about how wine can spark meaningful connections, the origins of Stephen's wine journey, and the creativ...

This Cooking Chat podcast episode features Celine Kimberly of Nouvelle Maison, a French fine-provisions café in Winchester, MA, to talk cheese, Old World–style wines, and effortless pairings. In this interview with host David Crowley from Cooking Chat , the episode covers: Childhood food memories from France that inspired her love of markets and seasonal ingredients Transitioning from a corporate...

Heidi Herman, author of The Hidden Vegetables Cookbook , joins David Crowley on the Cooking Chat podcast to share her journey from lifelong veggie-averse eater to creative veggie enthusiast. Discover the inspiration behind her cookbook, packed with 90 recipes for adults who want to eat healthier without sacrificing taste. Heidi reveals practical tips for prepping, storing, and freezing veggies, pl...

Check out the  Cooking Chat Food & Wine podcast for an engaging conversation with Aly Wente, a member of the fifth generation of the family stewarding Wente Family Vineyards—America's longest continuously family-owned and operated winery. With over 140 years of history rooted in California's Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards has made major contributions to the story of American wine from its Germa...

The recently rebranded Cooking Chat Food and Wine podcast features Martin Redmond, wine blogger and Treasurer of the Glancy Wine Education Foundation. Martin shares his journey from discovering wine and starting his ENOFYLZ blog , and discusses his passion for wine and food pairings. The conversation explores pairing tips for spring produce, including how cooking methods such as  roasting or grill...

Learn about all things mushrooms in this episode of the Cook Local Eat Local podcast! Host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Elizabeth Almeida, Fat Moon Farm Owner and Farmer in the latest episode. This episode covers: An easy way to clean mushrooms. Delicious ways to prepare and serve mushrooms. Elizabeth's background and motivation for starting a mushroom farm. How Fat Moon Farm got its...

This episode features AnnaBelle from Seasonal Eats talking about how seasonal eating can help you enjoy healthy meals in 2025 and beyond. AnnaBelle's enthusiasm for seasonal eating is infectious, and she is full of practical tips! Give it a listen and lean into seasonality this year! Interviewed by David Crowley from Cooking Chat . This episode covers: AnnaBelle's early interest for cooking growin...

As New Year's Eve approaches, this rewind episode revisits a conversation with Robert Russell from Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery. This local winery in Southeastern Massachusetts produces a wide range of wines suited to New England, and they are especially well known for their sparkling wine. The episode covers background on Westport Rivers and discusses how they approach growing grapes and p...

Cook Local podcast episode featuring Jen Faigel, talking about the work of Commonwealth Kitchen to transform the food economy by supporting local food entrepreneurs and reshaping the food system. Hosted by David Crowley, from Cooking Chat . This episode covers: How you can support Commonwealth Kitchen (CWK) members by purchasing a special holiday gift box . Jen's background in real estate and comm...

This episode features Annette Anthony, author of " Always Enough: A Global Food Memoir ", in the latest episode of the Cook Local podcast. She talks with host David Crowley from Cooking Chat about her culinary journeys across three continents and shares ideas for what we can do with the final CSA vegetable pickup of the season. This episode covers: Annette's early food memories growing up in Phila...

Recipes for classic cooking with local veggies, featuring Angela Latimer from Bake It With Love, interviewed by David Crowley from Cooking Chat . On her website, Angela shares classic recipes, comfort food treats, hearty soups, rich and delicious desserts, and much more - all in easy-to-follow recipes that the whole family will love This episode covers: Angela's early cooking experiences influence...

Angi Schneider talks about preserving fresh vegetables through a variety of methods. Angi has written two books on the topic! She also shares ideas for vegetables from our latest CSA pickup, including cherry tomatoes, leeks and kale. Hosted by David Crowley from Cooking Chat . This episode covers: Angi's approach to leading a simple life. How Angi's interest in cooking and simple living evolved. S...

In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Chef Paul Arangorin, about the cuisine served at Halter Ranch to accompany their organic Paso Robles wines. Chef Paul also serves some delicious ideas featuring the ingredients from our local CSA pickup, paired with Halter Ranch wines. This episode covers: How cooking with his father growing up influenced Chef Paul to get into cookin...

In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with the senior winemaker at Sonoma-Cutrer, Zidanelia Arcidiácono. She discusses Sonoma-Cutrer wines and shares some tasty ideas for pairing them with fresh local produce coming in through our CSA and farmers markets. This episode covers: How Zidanelia developed an interest in wine while growing up in Argentina. Why she was drawn to the o...

This episode features sustainable food ideas with Kelly Jensen from The Herbeevore , interviewed by host David Crowley from Cooking Chat . Kelly shares suggestions for some of the vegetables in our latest CSA - carrots, mixed salad greens, and zucchini.  This episode covers: How Kelly's family roots in food contributed to her interest in cooking. The story of how Kelly's interest in cooking evolve...

In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat discuss ideas for the first 2024 CSA share with Chef Joe Gatto , star of the show From Scratch. We also get some great cooking tips for Chef Joe!  In this episode, we cover: Chef Joe's lifelong passion for cooking. Learning about green garlic and how to make a delicious green garlic pesto with it. Some great tips for making homemade pizza! How...

 As Farmers Market season is upon us, host David Crowley speaks with Fred Yen, the Founder and Executive Director of the Winchester Farmer's Market. This conversation originally aired on the SCI Cultivating Connections podcast. In this episode, we cover: Fred's initial inspiration for starting the market. How the Winchester Farmer's Market seeks to support local farmers, protect the environment, a...

In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with local entrepreneur, Joshua Reed-Diawuoh, about his business that focuses on importing cashews from small, sustainable producers in West Africa. He then prepares them to sell as tasty, healthy snacks. In this episode, we cover: How Josh's visits to West Africa inspired the creation of GRIA Food Co . Why the typical business model of l...

In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Alessandra Macaluso from Live for the Season about her tips for winter seasonal cooking and other ways lean into seasonality. How growing up in a large Italian family contributed to Alessandra's early interest in cooking. Alessandra's passion for seasonal cooking and her overall focus on seasonality. Background behind the blog, "Live...

In today's episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Chef Jen Murray about her ideas for our final CSA veggies of 2023 - delicata squash, Brussels sprouts and sweet potatoes. We also learn more about the Wine and Dine classes she teaches and other culinary services she offers. This episode covers: How Jen's family inspired her passion for food and wine. The story of how Jen switched...

In Episode 30, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Mike Cleavenger from The Frizzled Leek about his ideas for cherry tomatoes, scallions and delicata squash. We also hear about his ideas for using appliances such as an air fryer for convenient preparation of local food. In this episode, we cover: How Mike got interested in cooking at an early age. Gaining a foundation of classic cookin...

In this episode, host David Crowley from Cooking Chat talks with Chef Joe Carli, the Chef / Owner at  A Tavola restaurant in Winchester, Massachusetts. They talk about Chef Joe's ideas for heirloom tomatoes, corn and eggplants. We also learn more about his approach to cooking with local seasonal ingredients at the restaurant. Topics covered in this episode include: How Joe's grandfather inspired i...