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Join host Margaret McSweeney on interviews with top chefs & restaurateurs, get everyday tips for your foodie life, and cook With Margaret to test out recipes and new kitchen tools.

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MacCallum House: A Gem In Mendocino

Feb 26 2025 11 mins

Let’s explores the heart of Mendocino, California, and discover a true gem: the MacCallum House. This isn’t just a hotel; it’s a living piece of history, nestled in the heart of downtown, yet just a stone’s throw from the dramatic Mendocino Headlands and the crashing Pacific. On this Kitchen Chat episode, Margaret McSweeney steps inside…

Fathers & Daughters Cellars: A Sip of Family Legacy

Feb 21 2025 13 mins

This episode of “Kitchen Chat” journeys to the scenic Anderson Valley on the Mendocino Coast, where we discover the story of Fathers & Daughters Cellars, a winery born from a father’s passion and a daughter’s shared dream, now a multi-generational family venture. “It’s pretty special to ‘Taste at the Top,’” and this episode offers a…

Cristina Ferrare: The Model Kitchen

Today, we have the privilege of welcoming a living legend, the woman who has redefined what it means to be a multifaceted icon – the gorgeous and glamorous Cristina Ferrare! From supermodel to cookbook author, actress to television host, Cristina has captivated audiences for decades. Now, in addition to a return to international supermodel work,…

Stanford Inn By the Sea: A Delicious Taste of Wellness and Sustainability at the Only Vegan Hotel in North America

Feb 07 2025 15 mins

In this episode, we embark on a sojourn to the breathtaking Mendocino coast, dramatic cliffs, whispering redwoods, and the understated luxury of eco-elegance of the Stanford Inn By The Sea: Historic Farm and Eco-Resort. Here, amidst nature’s grandeur, we discover a sanctuary of sustainability, a haven where impeccable hospitality intertwines with a deep reverence for…

Little River Inn: Local Flavors and Majestic Views of Mendocino Coast

Jan 24 2025 16 mins

This episode of “Kitchen Chat” embarks on a journey to the enchanting Mendocino Coast, where we will explore the legendary Little River Inn, perched on a hillside with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The tranquility, beauty and hospitality of Little River Inn have welcomed guests for nearly a century. It doesn’t matter if you…

Lula Cellars: Savor the Sip

Jan 14 2025 14 mins

Get ready for a captivating journey to the heart of Mendocino Wine Country for a very special Kitchen Chat and Wine Tasting! Join Host Margaret McSweeney as she travels to the picturesque vineyards of Lula Cellars, a boutique winery nestled in the acclaimed “Deep End” of the Anderson Valley. This isn’t just any visit; it’s…

InterContinental Mark Hopkins: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality

Dec 30 2024 15 mins

Welcome to a very special edition of Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality, broadcasting from the iconic InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco. Perched atop Nob Hill, the InterContinental Mark Hopkins has reigned as a San Francisco landmark for nearly a century, a beacon of elegance and a witness to the city’s vibrant…

The Balmoral and Brown’s Hotel: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality

Dec 18 2024 19 mins

Let’s step into a realm of timeless elegance and culinary artistry in Edinburgh, Scotland and London, England at The Balmoral and Brown’s Hotel, where luxury, history and hospitality are brought to modern life as part of the Rocco Forte Hotels portfolio of extraordinary properties. The Balmoral, a majestic hotel that captures the spirit of…

Foods That Matter with John Robert Sutton

Dec 03 2024 38 mins

John Robert Sutton is known as the Indiana Jones of Food. As an accomplished food archeologist and importer of food which has taken him to over 120 countries, Sutton hosts Foods that Matter on Curtco Media. He shares some fascinating history about food and some great food trends around the world that you should know…

Cameron House on Loch Lomond and Chef Rohan Wadke

Oct 01 2024 29 mins

Welcome to a very special edition of Kitchen Chat, where we meet an award-winning U.K. Master Chef and delve into his legendary world of luxury, history, and hospitality. I’m your host, Margaret McSweeney, and I’m delighted to take you on a spectacular journey to Loch Lomond, Scotland. Today, we’re visiting Cameron House, a historic baronial stone…