Cooking Videos — Week of 2026-05-06 to 2026-05-15#

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The absolute must-watch this week is Chef Chen Zongming’s masterclass on 特色【龙虾炒鸡】 from his traditional Shandong cuisine channel, 鲁菜老厨陈宗明. It is an incredible deep dive into traditional Lu cuisine principles that braises young rooster and live crayfish, packed with invaluable butchery techniques—like seamlessly deveining crayfish and chopping chicken bones flat—that will instantly make you a safer, better cook.

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This week’s content was heavily anchored in elevating everyday home cooking through foundational techniques, from mastering moisture control in vegetables to executing flawless meat butchery. Culinary science took center stage, with seasoned chefs demonstrating exactly how manipulating temperature, starches, and prep mechanics can yield restaurant-quality results in a humble home kitchen.

Seattle Local — Week of 2026-05-08 to 2026-05-15#

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The fatal stabbing of 19-year-old transgender UW student Juniper Blessing in the laundry room of the off-campus Nordheim Court Apartments gripped the University District community this week. After a multi-day manhunt that raised urgent safety concerns among student residents regarding building security, a 31-year-old suspect surrendered to Bellevue Police and now faces a first-degree murder charge with bail set at $10 million.

Cooking Videos — 2026-05-27#

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Today’s absolute must-watch comes from the master chefs at Lao Fan Gu (老饭骨), who deliver a masterclass on creating incredibly juicy, restaurant-quality lamb dumplings at home. It is a highly satisfying blend of elite, precise culinary technique and heartwarming kitchen camaraderie between a master and his long-time apprentice.

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In [國宴大師•羊肉餃子】一咬爆汁！只需要幾種簡單的調料，在家做出來比飯店還香～| 老飯骨 by the channel 老饭骨, Chef Ma breaks down the strict rules for a perfect lamb dumpling filling. He recommends using flank or belly meat (腰窩) for an ideal fat-to-lean ratio, insists on chopping the meat by hand rather than buying it pre-minced, and folds in plenty of oil to trap the moisture. A brilliant and critical step shown is waiting to mix the chopped scallions and sesame oil into the filling until right before wrapping, which ensures the aromatics stay fresh and don’t overpower the delicate meat.

Seattle Local — 2026-05-27#

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A devastating implosion of a 900,000-gallon chemical tank at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in Longview has left two people dead and nine workers missing. The rupture released a highly caustic chemical known as “white liquor,” prompting a massive, multi-agency recovery effort involving the National Guard as officials work to stabilize the compromised structure and safely remove the remaining product.

Cooking Videos — 2026-05-26#

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If you want to bring the comforting, savory aroma of a Japanese diner straight into your kitchen, you must watch MASA’s guide to a tofu puff and pork belly sukiyaki set meal. It is the perfect blend of homestyle warmth and accessible cooking techniques that will instantly upgrade your weeknight dinner rotation.

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In 在家重現日式定食屋的幸福感！油豆腐豬五花壽喜煮定食, the always-reliable channel MASAの料理ABC shows home cooks how to assemble a complete Japanese set meal. The focal point of the tutorial is a simmering, sukiyaki-style main course featuring rich pork belly and flavor-absorbing tofu puffs. Even with a few garbled auto-captions, MASA’s visual walkthrough of the heating and simmering process remains incredibly appetizing and easy to follow.

Seattle Local — 2026-05-26#

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Multiple fatalities and critical chemical burns were reported Tuesday morning after a major liquid hazmat explosion at the Nippon Dynawave packaging plant in Longview. An implosion involving a highly corrosive vat of white liquor chemical treatment sent several workers to regional hospitals, prompting a massive emergency response.

Cooking Videos — 2026-05-24#

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The Iron Pot Stewed Goose from 老饭骨 is a must-watch masterclass in rustic Northeastern Chinese cooking, demonstrating exactly how to achieve fall-off-the-bone tender meat and perfectly steamed cornmeal cakes in a single pot.

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On 【國宴大師•鐵鍋燉大鵝】東北硬菜之王！燉到骨酥肉爛，再貼一圈玉米餅，開蓋滿屋飄香～| 老飯骨, the culinary veterans at the 老饭骨 (Lao Fan Gu) channel break down the iconic Northeastern Iron Pot Stewed Goose. They drop excellent butcher-counter knowledge on selecting a proper goose by checking the neck length—which should extend to the tail—and emphasize building flavor with simple household aromatics like soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and ginger rather than complicated modern seasonings. The highlight is the traditional technique of simmering the rich, pork-fat-laced stew with rehydrated dried potatoes and bean sprouts for over an hour, then slapping rustic three-flour cornmeal cakes directly onto the hot edges of the wok to steam and soak up the savory vapors.

Seattle Local — 2026-05-24#

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An alarming shootout involving 40 rounds of gunfire early Saturday on Aurora Avenue has pushed neighbors to a breaking point, with residents demanding city action after stray bullets struck cars and penetrated a home where a 6-week-old baby slept. The Seattle Police Department is responding by increasing emphasis patrols in the notorious corridor as families and local businesses grow increasingly frustrated by the repeated violence.

Cooking Videos — 2026-05-23#

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If you are looking to elevate a humble vegetable into a spectacular, hotel-quality centerpiece, you absolutely must watch 老厨师把豆角玩出新花样！好看好玩好吃 - 煎酿豇豆环 #民间手艺人 #鲁菜老厨陈宗明 #美食 #美食教程 #家常菜. This masterclass demonstrates how to carefully weave blanched long beans into beautiful circular rings and stuff them with seasoned minced pork, creating a pan-fried and braised dish that is visually striking enough to tempt even the pickiest eaters.

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In the realm of comforting, street-food-inspired dishes, Chef James over at the 詹姆士官方專屬頻道 channel delivers a fantastic and flavorful tutorial with 我的熱炒店必點菜色 ＃沙茶羊肉炒麵 ，帶點辣是亮點！. He recreates a classic Taiwanese stir-fry spot staple—Shacha Mutton Fried Noodles—noting that finishing the rich dish with fiery Thai chilies provides the ultimate satisfying kick. Over at 尚食厨房 ShangshiKitchen, we get a brilliant and unconventional approach to a unique produce item in 看着像西红柿其实是茄子？肉末泰茄，鲜香入味的家常新吃法｜Thai Eggplant Recipe. Instead of utilizing traditional Thai green or red curries, the host slow-braises these crunchy, tomato-like Thai eggplants with fatty minced pork, soy sauce, fish sauce, and a generous handful of fresh basil for an intensely savory, home-style meal. Meanwhile, the veteran Shandong chef on the 鲁菜老厨陈宗明 channel shares his exact technique for pan-frying his intricate stuffed long bean rings, simmering them with a splash of water to ensure the pork filling is perfectly cooked and the beans remain pleasantly tender-crisp.

Seattle Local — 2026-05-23#

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Three years after voters approved the creation of a publicly owned social housing developer, the organization has made its first major move by purchasing the luxury Elara apartment building near Pike Place Market for $60 million. The 150-unit complex in Belltown will be converted into permanently affordable housing, testing a novel social housing model for the United States.