You’ve heard of the restaurant empire built by sushi chef Nobu Matsuhisa. But did you know there was once a Nobu Anchorage? Well, almost. Hear the full story, complete with typewriters and firetrucks. Join your host Beth-Short Rhoads in partnership with KCAW in Sitka, Alaska.

The evening meal is done, and it’s just you and the hum of the refrigerator. It’s time to open the tea drawer—and find fuel for that walk under the stars, a winter cold remedy, or an elixir for sweet dreams. Join your host Beth-Short Rhoads in partnership with KCAW in Sitka, Alaska.

The world knows Rachel Carson for the book that changed the world: Silent Spring. But delve deeper into the archives and you'll find advice for preparing seafood, along with the music of Beethoven and a cat named Jeffie. Join your host Beth-Short Rhoads in partnership with KCAW in Sitka, Alaska.

What culinary staple is related to the amaryllis and also makes us question human nature? Onions, of course. But what’s really hiding beneath all those layers? Maybe just a really good soup. Join your host Beth-Short Rhoads in partnership with KCAW in Sitka, Alaska.

Whether we’re experiencing feast or famine, joy or sorrow, we can count on what is precious—the chicken bones and soup beans and candles on the birthday cake that let us know we’re fortunate. Join your host Beth-Short Rhoads in partnership with KCAW in Sitka, Alaska.

When you’re wrestling with a big life decision, put your complicated thought processes on hold and make a quiche. A crab quiche. Research shows answers come easier after a period of distraction. Join your host Beth-Short Rhoads in partnership with KCAW in Sitka, Alaska.

What do deer, moose, and caribou sound like when they browse? Find out in this episode—and learn about the peppery forest herbs, tart berries, and minty lichens enjoyed by these wild game species. Join your host Beth-Short Rhoads in partnership with KCAW in Sitka, Alaska.

Directives to flambe, julienne, dredge, shock, carve, bloom, and frizzle result in an array of delightful sounds. What happens when the kitchen falls silent? Put on your headphones to find out. Join your host Beth-Short Rhoads in partnership with KCAW in Sitka, Alaska.