Press Room

The Splendid Table Press Room provides information and resources to media professionals. We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments about the program. The Splendid Table is produced and distributed by American Public Media

Members of the media should contact:

Brad Robideau, National Publicity Manager
480 Cedar Street
Saint Paul, MN USA 55101
Phone: 651-290-1113
Fax: 651-222-7794

Press Releases

• April 16, 2008: The Splendid Table Locavore Nation Participants Report Ability to Fulfill 57 Percent of Food Needs Locally.
• January 17, 2008: 15 Individuals Selected from Across the U.S. to Participate in One-Year Locavore Living Challenge Sponsored by The Splendid Table.
• November 8, 2007: American Public Media's The Splendid Table Announces Turkey Confidential 2007.

Program Overview

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, award-winning host Lynne Rossetto Kasper 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.

Host and Staff Bios

Lynne Rossetto Kasper, Host

Lynne Rossetto Kasper's The Splendid Table was named "1999 Best National Radio Show on Food" by the James Beard Foundation, and "2000 Best National Syndicated Talk Show" by American Women in Radio and Television. Scripps Howard News Service distributes Lynne's advice column, "Ask The Splendid Table." Her first cookbook, The Splendid Table is the only book to achieve the food world's twin crown, The Cookbook of the Year Award from both the Julia Child/IACP and James Beard Awards. Her The Italian Country Table was named one of the best books of 1999 by Cook's Illustrated magazine. Lynne has written for The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Food & Wine magazine and Bon Appetít. Named "One of the 12 Best Cooking Teachers in America" by The James Beard Foundation, she also lectures on food and culture in Europe and America.

Sally Swift, Producer

Before coming to The Splendid Table, Sally Swift worked in film and television including stints at Twin Cities Public Television, Paisley Park and Comic Relief with Billy Crystal. She also functioned as a segment producer on The Jenny Jones Show. Sally began her love affair with radio when A Prairie Home Companion recorded a series of television shows for Disney, and she has never looked back. In 1998, she was awarded the James Beard Award for Best National Radio Show, and in 2000 she received the Gracie Allen Award for Best Syndicated Talk Show.

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About American Public Media

The Splendid Table is produced by American Public Media, part of the American Public Media Group organization which comprises Minnesota Public Radio, Southern California Public Radio, and Greenspring Company. William H. Kling (Bill Kling) serves as President and CEO of American Public Media Group (APMG).

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