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The Writer's Feast

The Writer's Feast

Written by: Jackie Casella
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Where stories simmer, memories marinate, and creativity is served.

Join us at the table as writers gather to break bread and share the flavors that shaped their words. From childhood kitchens to midnight snacks, from cultural traditions to creative rituals, each episode is a rich conversation about how food connects to memory, identity, and the creative spirit.

Over bites and sips tailored to each guest’s story, we explore what fuels the writer on the page and at the table. Pull up a chair. There's always room for one more.

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Episodes
  • Bat Girl Basically a Rock Star with Cat Melaunie
    Apr 23 2026

    Cat Melaunie reminds us that inspiration doesn’t arrive with a grand entrance. It shows up in Sunday burritos, a half-formed thought, or a windows-down kind of day. We talk about the small moments that turn into poems, the strange tenderness of a sad banana, and how art sneaks in when you’re just living your life. It’s warm, a little weird, and deeply human. We laugh, we cry, we snack, and somehow, it all makes sense.

    Hear a sad banana poem at the end.

    Our menu is inspired by Cat's mom's Sunday morning breakfast burritos with beans, bacon and all the fixin's. We snacked on handful of sweets thanks to Hi Chews and Jolly Rancher Gummies.

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    53 mins
  • Cookbooks, Countertops and Supporting Local with Kris Hay
    Apr 12 2026

    A conversation with Kris Hay (aka Ms. Tacoma Aroma Flavor) on cookbooks, small business, and building something meaningful in Tacoma. One recipe, one risk, and one shared table at a time.

    Our menu revolves around Kris's love of tomatoes with a tomato & mozzarella salad, fresh tomatoes, hot tea and baked treats from Chai Pyala.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Franzia and Synchronicity with Jenni Prange Boran
    Feb 2 2026

    On the very first episode of The Writer’s Feast we connect with Jenni Prange Boran and talk about where writing meets real life, and small moments start to feel like something more and why boxed wine might be the perfect companion to it all.

    Our menu includes fresh sourdough toast with butter, topped with sauteed cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil -- paired with mimosas for good measure (only because it was too early in the morning for Franzia).

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    1 hr and 10 mins
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