On the debut episode of YLM, Rachel asks her titular question of James Beard award-winner & Seattle's most popular chef Tom Douglas. Not only does Tom know his last meal, he already has a menu planned for his wake!

Featuring "Fortune Cookie Chronicles" author Jennifer 8 Lee, Seattle restaurateur Taylor Hoang, and "Deadliest Catch" Captain Keith Colburn. Original music by Prom Queen

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On the debut episode of YLM, Rachel asks her titular question of James Beard award-winner &amp; Seattle's most popular chef Tom Douglas. Not only does Tom know his last meal, he already has a menu planned for his wake!
Featuring "Fortune Cookie Chronicles" author Jennifer 8 Lee, Seattle restaurateur Taylor Hoang, and "Deadliest Catch" Captain Keith Colburn. Original music by Prom Queen
Follow along on<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellorachelbelle/?hl=en"> Instagram</a>!
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YOUR LAST MEAL is a James Beard Award finalist for Best Podcast hosted by National Edward R. Murrow award-winning reporter Rachel Belle. Each episode Rachel asks a celebrity (Jewel, Isaac Mizrahi, John Waters, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Danny Trejo, etc) what they would choose to eat for their last meal. Then she consults with chefs and culinary anthropologists, ice cream scientists and hungry astronauts to uncover the history, science and culture of these dishes.

YOUR LAST MEAL is a James Beard Award finalist for Best Podcast hosted by National Edward R. Murrow award-winning reporter Rachel Belle. Each episode Rachel asks a celebrity (Jewel, Isaac Mizrahi, John Waters, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Danny Trejo, etc) what they would choose to eat for their last meal. Then she consults with chefs and culinary anthropologists, ice cream scientists and hungry astronauts to uncover the history, science and culture of these dishes.

Your Last Meal with Rachel Belle

YOUR LAST MEAL is a James Beard Award finalist for best podcast hosted by National Edward R. Murrow award-winning reporter Rachel Belle. Each episode Rachel asks a celebrity (Jewel, Isaac Mizrahi, John Waters, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Danny Trejo, etc) what they would choose to eat for their last meal. Then she consults with chefs and culinary anthropologists, ice cream scientists and hungry astronauts to uncover the history, science and culture of these dishes. 

YOUR LAST MEAL is a James Beard Award finalist for best podcast hosted by National Edward R. Murrow award-winning reporter Rachel Belle. Each episode Rachel asks a celebrity (Jewel, Isaac Mizrahi, John Waters, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Danny Trejo, etc) what they would choose to eat for their last meal. Then she consults with chefs and culinary anthropologists, ice cream scientists and hungry astronauts to uncover the history, science and culture of these dishes.

Tom Douglas: Dungeness Crab Feast

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This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Ken Burns, the prolific, award-winning filmmaker who has been making historical documentary films for PBS for more than 40 years. 

Ken lost his mother when he was just 11 years old, a tragic event that has shaped both his personal life and career; in last week’s episode of Your Last Meal he said his mother’s death is what led him to filmmaking. She also shaped his taste in food. Ken shares his favorite dessert, one his mother made for his birthday when he was a child. 

Ken shares what it’s like making films with his eldest daughter, Sarah Burns; why he’s not a big fan of Christmas; and his favorite movie theater snack. 

Ken Burns' latest film, Leonardo Da Vinci, premieres on Cascade PBS in two parts on Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 pm, and will be available to stream with the Cascade PBS app.  

Subscribe to Your Last Meal on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or YouTube.

Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV showThe Nosh with Rachel Belle!

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Order Rachel’s brand new cookbook Open Sesame!

This week on The Leftovers, never-before-heard audio from Ken Burns, the prolific, award-winning filmmaker who has been making historical documentary films for PBS for more than 40 years. 
Ken lost his mother when he was just 11 years old, a tragic event that has shaped both his personal life and career; in <a href="https://www.cascadepbs.org/podcast/your-last-meal/1/211/your-last-meal-ken-burns-film-career-was-born-tragedy">last week’s episode of Your Last Meal</a> he said his mother’s death is what led him to filmmaking. She also shaped his taste in food. Ken shares his favorite dessert, one his mother made for his birthday when he was a child. 
Ken shares what it’s like making films with his eldest daughter, Sarah Burns; why he’s not a big fan of Christmas; and his favorite movie theater snack. 
Ken Burns' latest film, <a href="https://video.cascadepbs.org/show/leonardo-da-vinci/schedule">Leonardo Da Vinci</a>, premieres on Cascade PBS in two parts on Monday, November 18 and Tuesday, November 19 at 8:00 pm, and will be available to stream with the Cascade PBS app.  
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Subscribe to Your Last Meal on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-last-meal-with-rachel-belle/id1140304624">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3jevC0KEJWUDcrrbVoTheh?si=14bdcde7b81b4318">Spotify</a> or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL18y1vgsGPLYE7jbws7AiepMJfmZJNkaJ">YouTube</a>.
Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV show <a href="https://www.kcts9.org/show/the-nosh-with-rachel-belle/episodes">The Nosh with Rachel Belle</a>!
Follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellorachelbelle/?hl=en">Instagram</a>!
<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747086/open-sesame-by-belle-rachel/">Order</a> Rachel’s brand new cookbook Open Sesame!

The Leftovers with Ken Burns

For the past 50 years, Ken Burns has written, directed and produced historical films on a wide variety of topics, from country music and baseball to the Vietnam War and the Brooklyn Bridge.

His brand-new film investigates the life of Leonardo da Vinci who, very appropriately for this show, painted The Last Supper! So host Rachel Belle consults an Italian archaeologist about what Jesus and the 12 apostles were actually eating in the famous painting.  

Over 20 years ago, Burns helped open a restaurant in his small New Hampshire town called The Restaurant at Burdick’s. He claims to be a silent partner, but his name is printed on the brunch, lunch and dinner menus! He'll explain what the Ken Salad is and how it came to be. 

Many famous dishes are named after real people, from the Caesar salad to eggs Benedict. We explore the stories behind some of the most well-known eponymous foods, like Granny Smith apples and the Cobb salad.  

Pre-order Rachel’s cookbook Open Sesame, out November 12, 2024!

Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV showThe Nosh with Rachel Belle!

Follow along on Instagram!

Get tickets to Food Fight, a culinary game show hosted by Rachel Belle!

For the past 50 years, Ken Burns has written, directed and produced historical films on a wide variety of topics, from country music and baseball to the Vietnam War and the Brooklyn Bridge.
His brand-new film investigates the life of Leonardo da Vinci who, very appropriately for this show, painted The Last Supper! So host Rachel Belle consults an Italian archaeologist about what Jesus and the 12 apostles were actually eating in the famous painting.  
Over 20 years ago, Burns helped open a restaurant in his small New Hampshire town called <a href="https://www.47mainwalpole.com/">The Restaurant at Burdick’s</a>. He claims to be a silent partner, but his name is printed on the brunch, lunch and dinner menus! He'll explain what the Ken Salad is and how it came to be. 
Many famous dishes are named after real people, from the Caesar salad to eggs Benedict. We explore the stories behind some of the most well-known eponymous foods, like Granny Smith apples and the Cobb salad.  
<hr>
<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747086/open-sesame-by-belle-rachel/">Pre-order</a> Rachel’s cookbook Open Sesame, out November 12, 2024!
Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV show <a href="https://www.kcts9.org/show/the-nosh-with-rachel-belle/episodes">The Nosh with Rachel Belle</a>!
Follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellorachelbelle/?hl=en">Instagram</a>!
Get tickets to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-fight-with-rachel-belle-tickets-1030372250137">Food Fight</a>, a culinary game show hosted by Rachel Belle!

Ken Burns: Roasted Chicken from The Restaurant at Burdick's

Food can play a significant role in a presidential race as candidates attempt to show how relatable they are through the dishes they eat and the restaurants they visit. Not only do Vice President Kamala Harris and presidential hopeful Donald Trump have different politics, they have extremely different tastes in food. 

In this special election episode of Your Last Meal, award-winning New York Timesfood reporter Kim Severson says if Harris is elected, she will be the first president with a genuine love and prowess for cooking. Severson elaborates on what a big role cooking has played in the Harris/Walz campaign.  

American food scholar KC Hysmith joins the show to tell us more about Trump’s tastes, and how big a role McDonald’s has played in both his personal and professional life.  

Then we’ll go back in time to learn what was served at the very first American elections and rehash some embarrassing moments from years past, when a politician’s public display of eating went terribly wrong. 

Here's the recipe for the original Election Cake recipe!

Pre-order Rachel’s cookbook Open Sesame, out November 12, 2024!

Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV showThe Nosh with Rachel Belle!

Follow along on Instagram!

Get tickets to Food Fight, a culinary game show hosted by Rachel Belle!

Food can play a significant role in a presidential race as candidates attempt to show how relatable they are through the dishes they eat and the restaurants they visit. Not only do Vice President Kamala Harris and presidential hopeful Donald Trump have different politics, they have extremely different tastes in food. 
In this special election episode of Your Last Meal, award-winning New York Times food reporter <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/23/dining/kamala-harris-home-cooking.html">Kim Severson</a> says if Harris is elected, she will be the first president with a genuine love and prowess for cooking. Severson elaborates on what a big role cooking has played in the Harris/Walz campaign.  
American food scholar <a href="https://www.kchysmith.com/">KC Hysmith</a> joins the show to tell us more about Trump’s tastes, and how big a role McDonald’s has played in both his personal and professional life.  
Then we’ll go back in time to learn what was served at the very first American elections and rehash some embarrassing moments from years past, when a politician’s public display of eating went terribly wrong. 
Here's <a href="https://hylandhouse.org/at-home-activities/bake-a-historical-election-cake/">the recipe</a> for the original Election Cake recipe!
<hr>
<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747086/open-sesame-by-belle-rachel/">Pre-order</a> Rachel’s cookbook Open Sesame, out November 12, 2024!
Watch Rachel’s Cascade PBS TV show <a href="https://www.kcts9.org/show/the-nosh-with-rachel-belle/episodes">The Nosh with Rachel Belle</a>!
Follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hellorachelbelle/?hl=en">Instagram</a>!
Get tickets to <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-fight-with-rachel-belle-tickets-1030372250137">Food Fight</a>, a culinary game show hosted by Rachel Belle!

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