Robyn Doyon-Aitken
Host and Senior Producer, SeasonedRobyn is the host and senior producer of Seasoned, a radio show and podcast celebrating food and farms. She’s filled in as a producer for several of our local shows, most notably, Where We Live. In 2021, she was part of the team that received first place in the Interview category from the Public Media Journalists Association for the episode “Who Owns History? Connecticut Woman Sues Harvard For Family Photos.” She produced The Faith Middleton Food Schmooze® from November 2015 until the broadcast ended. Before that, she ate her way through the previous seven years of Fine Cooking magazine while its web producer. Robyn is food-obsessed, loves to bake, and constantly thinks about people in the food world, both nationally and locally, who have compelling stories to tell about food.
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Learn about tea from the local experts at Savvy Tea Gourmet and Simpson & Vail in this hour of Seasoned. Plus, we talk to the farmers behind Whole Harmony Farm about the benefits of herbal tea, as well as chefs who incorporate tea into their cooking.
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This hour on Seasoned, we listen back to our conversations with Hawa Hassan, Gregory Gourdet, and Joanne Lee Molinaro, The Korean Vegan. Their debut cookbooks won James Beard Awards.
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This hour on Seasoned, if it swims and it’s delicious, we have ideas for how to prep, cook, and serve it. Our guest is chef David Standridge of The Shipwright’s Daughter in Mystic. Plus. Mike Urban shares his picks for best lobster rolls and seafood shacks in CT.
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This hour on Seasoned: local organic tomato farmers and the chef at Tony D's. Plus, scientist Harry Klee breeds flavor back into tomatoes.
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This hour on Seasoned, we’re celebrating summer food with local author, Terry Walters. Terry explains her philosophy around clean eating. Plus, we head to the West End Farmers’ Market in Hartford.
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This hour, we’re celebrating our 100th episode of Seasoned by listening back to conversations with Pati Jinich and Darina Allen, and local chefs David Standridge and Tyler Anderson. Plus, we tour Hummel Brothers Hot Dogs in New Haven.
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Queer spaces are a haven for the LGBTQ community. This week on Seasoned, we explore three of the state’s LGBTQ bars and cafés. Plus, we talk with the co-founder of Dyke Beer and learn about the Queer Food Foundation.
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This hour on Seasoned, Oliver Milman talks about his book, ‘The Insect Crisis,’ and how a world without insects is a world without food. Plus, hear the experiences of five local BIPOC farmers and what a locavore learned about eating 100% local.
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Bridget Lancaster, co-host of America's Test Kitchen, joins us this hour on Seasoned. Do you have a favorite recipe from the show? Is there a skill you’ve yet to master? We'll help you become a better home cook!
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This hour of Seasoned is devoted to craft beer (pairings!) and the changemakers working to make the craft brewing industry a more inclusive space.