Welcome to Colorado’s Cooking Show
Chef’n It
Chef’n It is more than your typical cooking show—it’s an invitation to experience the passion, creativity, and soul behind some of Colorado’s most beloved kitchens while actively supporting the local economy by highlighting the independent artisans, producers, and makers who help bring each dish to life.
Hosted by Tarah Runco, this monthly, crave-worthy series spotlights top local chefs as they bring the flavors of their restaurants into your home kitchen, transforming signature dishes into accessible masterpieces, revealing the recipes, pro tips, and stories that shape every bite, and highlighting the small businesses that help make each dish possible.
Whether you’re honing your skills or simply craving a front-row seat to the state’s rich food tapestry, Chef’n It delivers one unforgettable story — and one unforgettable dish — at a time.
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Episode 9: May
Chef Emily Thompson
Chef Emily Thompson brings an ingredient-driven approach to pastry, rooted in place, seasonality, storytelling, and a deep sense of connection. As Executive Pastry Chef of The Wolf’s Tailor, her work reflects a philosophy grounded in Colorado’s landscapes, local producers, and the belief that food is a powerful way to bring people together.
In the Season 1 finale of Chef’n It, Chef Emily shares her garden-inspired pavlova, highlighting seasonal ingredients sourced from local growers and surrounding gardens. Through the episode, she invites viewers to see pastry as a creative and expressive craft, one that celebrates flavor, seasonality, environmental mindfulness, and the simple joy of sharing food with others.
Episode 1: Chef Chris Royster, Flagstaff House - Venison Osso Buco
Episode 2: Chef Carrie Baird, Fox & The Hen - Tuna Melt Fancy Toast
Episode 3: Chef John Wilson, Bella Colibri - Tagliatelle all’Amatriciana
Episode 4: Chef Kenta Kamo, Temaki Den - Temaki Spread
Episode 5: Chef Luke Miller, The Greenwich - Green Garlic Pesto & Margherita Pizzas
Episode 6: Chef Cliff Blauvelt, Odie B's - Breakfast Chopped Cheese Sandwich
Episode 7: Chef Erasmo Casiano, Xiquita Restaurante 7 Bar - Barbacoa Casera Sopes
Episode 8: Chef Lon Symensma, ChoLon - Larb Salad Lettuce Cups
Episode 9: Emily Thompson, The Wolf's Tailor - Garden Pavlova
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