Chef Annie Payton- Stirring Up Tradition – Mushroom Risotto

In this heartwarming episode of Memories Around the Table, our host invites you into her kitchen where the aroma of simmering mushrooms and toasted arborio rice fills the air. She shares how food isn’t just nourishment—it’s a vessel for connection, tradition, and storytelling.

As she gently stirs a creamy, savory mushroom risotto, she reflects on childhood dinners, handwritten recipes passed down from her grandmother, and how the simplest dishes often spark the deepest memories. From selecting earthy cremini and shiitake mushrooms to perfectly timing each ladle of broth, she teaches not only technique but the emotional layering that makes a meal unforgettable.

Because in her kitchen, every spoonful carries a story—and every dinner table is a place where memories are made.