Francis Lam

New York

Host at The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters

I write and talk about food and people. I'm Editor in Chief at Clarkson Potter, the host of @splendidtable, and ex-columnist at @NYTMag. I take statins.

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The Splendid Table

Jun 17, 2024 | kccu.org | Francis Lam

The Splendid Table is a culinary, culture, and lifestyle one-hour program that celebrates food and its ability to touch the lives and feed the souls of everyone. Each week, host Francis Lam leads listeners on a journey of the senses and hosts discussions with a variety of writers and personalities who share their passion for the culinary delights.
THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE: Season 3 (New Season Premiere!)

Jun 14, 2024 | kpbs.org | Francis Lam

Premieres Monday, June 17 - Aug. 12, 2024 at 9 p.m. on KPBS TV / PBS App / Stream Season 1 and Season 2 now!Season 3 of PBS’s popular cooking competition series THE GREAT AMERICAN RECIPE includes eight new home cooks, two new judges and one new location.
Jail Mental Health

Nov 23, 2023 | laist.com | Ashley Rusch |Michael Goldsmith |Francis Lam

Topline: The L.A. County Board of Supervisors this week directed the Sheriff and Correctional Health to look into ways to provide incentives for incarcerated people who volunteer to care for peers living with a mental illness. The backstory: Since 2018, incarcerated peer caregivers — or mental health assistants, as they’re called — have worked to assist people living with serious mental illness inside L.A. County jails.
Cloudy Morning, Sunny Day

Nov 23, 2023 | laist.com | Ashley Rusch |Michael Goldsmith |Francis Lam

Today’s weather: partial clouds, sun in the afternoonBeaches: mid 50s-lower 70sMountains: upper 40s-mid 60sInland: lower 50s-lower 70sWhat to expect: Temperatures dropped 10 degrees overnight, making today much cooler. Partly cloudy skies will give away to sunny skies in the afternoon, with a slight chance of drizzle in the evening. Here's your Thanksgiving Day forecast! Temperatures dropped 10 degrees overnight, making today much cooler.
Pet Safety Tips

Nov 23, 2023 | laist.com | Ashley Rusch |Michael Goldsmith |Will Stone |Francis Lam

Topline: Think twice before giving any of those delicious table scraps to your furry friend, since many human foods can be toxic to animals. Here are some more tips on how to make sure your pets stay healthy during the howlidays. Prep your pet sitter: Make sure any sitter is prepared to follow your pet's routine. And be sure to share important information like the number for your vet, the nearest emergency pet hospital, and any medications they take.
More Cops

Nov 22, 2023 | laist.com | Ashley Rusch |Michael Goldsmith |Will Stone |Francis Lam

Topline: Law enforcement agencies are stepping up patrols and undercover operations at malls and shopping districts as the holiday shopping season approaches.
Thanksgiving Tips

Nov 22, 2023 | laist.com | Ashley Rusch |Michael Goldsmith |Will Stone |Francis Lam

Topline: Preparing a Thanksgiving feast can be a daunting task, even for the most experienced cooks. We got advice from two chefs. Between taming a turkey into edibility and ensuring a pleasing panoply of side-dishes, those hosting on America’s most famous Thursday can run themselves absolutely ragged.
California Dems Are Divided Over War In Gaza, Handling By Biden Admin

Nov 21, 2023 | kpcc.org | Francis Lam

California Dems Are Divided Over War In Gaza, Handling By Biden Admin Demonstrators demanding a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war prompted California Democratic Party officials to cancel evening events during their state convention on Saturday “for the safety and security of our delegates.” California Democrats met in Sacramento over the weekend to consider candidate endorsements ahead of the March primary; the convention gave opportunity for U.S. Senate candidates and other elected...
A poet and novelist excavates her Appalachian roots one recipe at a time

Nov 21, 2023 | charlotteobserver.com | Francis Lam

Former Kentucky Poet Laureate, Crystal Wilkinson and her new culinary memoir "Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts" at Holly Hill in Midway, Ky. [email protected] Don't call it a cookbook. A meditation, maybe. An elegy of memory, loss, and taste. The spoken word poem of a Black Appalachian woman determined to keep her people at the center of her lyrical work. And, if along the way, you want to try your hand at Praisesong Biscuits, or Chicken and Dumplings, then feel free.
Five Weeknight Dishes: Easy dinners that make good use of ketchup, mustard and mayonnaise

Oct 16, 2023 | denverpost.com | Mia Leimkuhler |Ali Slagle |Francis Lam

By Mia Leimkuhler, The New York TimesI always have mayonnaise, mustard and ketchup in my fridge. Multiples of each, more like it: I have plain mayo and Kewpie, Dijon, whole-grain and ballpark yellow mustards, as well as a bottle of ketchup so large it really counts as two. So this week’s selection of easy and fast recipes features meals that lean on these classic condiments for flavor and depth.

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