Babushka with Emily Fedner
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago -“Babushka" is the Russian word for “grandmother” and host Emily Fedner was raised by the best grandmother (and cook) in the world. Among many other things, Emily’s Babushka Lola instilled her with a deep love for food: a passion that eventually led Emily to her career as a cook, on-camera food host and content creator behind @foodloversdiary. In each episode of Babushka Podcast, Emily speaks with a guest about the person who influenced their passion for food and that person's signature dish. These recipes and stories, along with photos of all the grandparents, aunts, uncles, parents and chosen family who are featured on the podcast, will live on emilyfedner.com/babushka-podcast. Along with Babushka Lola, this project aims to help their memories and legacies live on forever. Instagram: @babushkapodcast
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Bonus Episode: Black Lives Matter ft. Courtney Kornegay
June 19, 2020 17:39 - 1 hour - 117 MBToday's bonus episode is all about the Black Lives Matter and the many topics + challenges surrounding the movement. To have such an important discussion, I brought on my good friend AND one of the producers of Babushka Podcast, Courtney Kornegay! Courtney is Black, queer, and truly one of my favorite people. I'm thrilled we get to learn from him. Courtney hopped in front of the mic today to talk with me about performative activism, "showing receipts," doing the work on yourself, when ...
Ewa + Jeromy Ko and their A Ma and MaMa's Red Braised Pork + Oxtail Soup
May 27, 2020 14:54 - 1 hour - 74.2 MBWelcome to the Season 1 finale of Babushka Podcast! Today's a first for our humble show: we have a COUPLE interview featuring Instagram's favorite duo and fellow Ohioans Ewa + Jeromy Ko of @nom_life ! Both Ewa and Jeromy are first generation Americans: Ewa’s family hails from Taiwan, Jeromy’s from Hong Kong. Their Instagram account is dedicated to sharing and teaching about their cultures via delicious family recipes like Taiwanese beef noodle soup, Jeromy’s Aunt June’s famous chili oi...
Dave Krugman and his Mom Maryanne's Chicken & Dumplings
May 20, 2020 18:18 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBDave Krugman is a prolific photographer and creative powerhouse. Chances are you've seen his moody photos of rainy city-scapes and unsuspecting humans in any number of publications or via his own impressive Instagram, @dave.krugman. Dave and I delve into his recently unveiled cooking talent, compare Instagram to a casino, discuss intra-industry competition and our oyster preferences. Dave also figures out that my podcast is really an excuse to have Zoom companions during quarantine and...
Jenn Harris and her Grandma Tina's Sweet Rice
May 13, 2020 04:01 - 1 hour - 76.6 MBJoining us today is LA’s very own fried chicken queen: Jenn Harris! Her official title is senior writer for the LA Times Food section. Both sound equally cool to me. We talk about Jenn's childhood eating congee and mapo tofu in the San Gabriel Valley, her journey from maritime news to LA Times Food, and delve deep into the obsession that leads her to eat fried chicken every single day. Jenn also shocks me with her blasé attitude towards potatoes and later on we debate the merits of tac...
Sasha Shor and her Mom Marina's Sweet & Sour Meatballs
May 06, 2020 11:30 - 1 hour - 95.5 MBToday's guest, Sasha Shor, moonlights as Russian-Jewish culinary ambassador when she's not working at her day job as a celebrity entertainment marketing maven. We met a couple months ago to have some ramen and talk about our shared history and after 2 hours of messily slurping, laughing, and bonding over smoked fish, our fate as friends was sealed. Sasha has hosted slews of Russian-focused dinners at places like the James Beard House + Jewish Food Society and via Lavka: a supper club s...
Dara Pollak and her Safta Dina's Hungarian "Cheeseballs"
April 29, 2020 13:55 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBYou probably know today's guest, Dara Pollak, as @skinnypignyc - one of New York's OG food bloggers who specializes in bacon, sandwiches and sass. In the episode we chat about the horrible accident that propelled Dara into the world of food, conceited relatives, my dentistry history with Dara's dad, our obsession with dairy, the food influencer world and more. Dara also shares her Safta Dina's recipe for Hungarian cheeseballs - recipe here. You can find Dara: Via her blog: theskinny...
Sarah Raffetto and her Nonna Romana's Pink Rice
April 15, 2020 04:02 - 1 hour - 70.3 MBIf the name "Raffetto" sounds familiar to you, it's because today's guest, Sarah Raffetto, is part of a pasta conglomerate spanning 4 generations! Her family business, Raffetto's Fresh Pasta, has been a Greenwich Village staple since 1906. In addition to being pasta royalty (literally, Sarah's instagram handle is @pastaheiress) - she is also my @petitepastajoint business partner. Sarah had the most special bond with her Nonna Romana - they were even roommates for a decade. In today's e...
Ethan Frisch and his Grandpa Stanleigh's Hungarian Chicken Fricassee
March 25, 2020 14:56 - 1 hour - 75 MBToday’s guest on Babushka Podcast is Ethan Frisch, co-founder of Burlap & Barrel Spices: an ethically-sourced, singe-origin spice company beloved by all your favorite restaurants and food writers. Ethan knows more about spices than anyone I've ever met - one might even call him a spice guru. But before we get into the details of today's show... Ethan and I recorded this episode a couple weeks ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic had reached its current levels and life was, relatively spea...
Susan Ho and her mom Paulina's Daikon Pork Bone Soup
March 11, 2020 04:01 - 44 minutes - 51.2 MBToday I'm chatting with Susan Ho: founder and CEO of bespoke travel concierge app Journy, Forbes 30 Under 30 alum, and champion eater/drinker. We talk about Susan's bonafide "American Dream" upbringing, how and why she created Journy, her favorite food cities in the world and the best/worst advice she's ever received. Susan also shares her recipe for Daikon Pork Bone Soup, which she learned from her mom, Paulina Yang. Find the recipe for Paulina's daikon pork bone soup here! About Jou...
Eric Sze and his Mom Wenchi's Pork Belly & Cuttlefish Stew
February 26, 2020 10:51 - 1 hour - 175 MBToday I'm chatting with Eric Sze: owner of Taiwanese restaurant 886 and fellow noodle evangelist. We cover everything from his childhood growing up eating (and drinking!!) in Taiwan to his strong opinions about LA and cultural appropriation in food. We also talk about his mom, Wenchi Chien, and her signature dish: pork belly & cuttlefish stew. Get the recipe for Wenchi's pork belly & cuttlefish stew here! Find Eric: On Instagram: @esze.e At his restaurant: @eighteightsix
Jeremy Jacobowitz and his Grandma Marilyn's Brisket
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 47 minutes - 54.8 MBToday on Babushka Podcast we have world-wide brunch sensation Jeremy Jacobowitz, aka @brunchboys! Jeremy and I chat about everything from his childhood memories of eating ziti pizza in Westchester to his obsession with Japan and undying love for airport tuna wraps. But most importantly, Jeremy tells us about his Grandma Marilyn’s famous beef brisket. Get the recipe for Grandma Marilyn's beef brisket here! Follow Jeremy via: Instagram: @brunchboys TikTok: @brunchboys Youtube: Brunc...
Natalia Fedner and her Grandpa Yefim's dill pickles
January 16, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn the inaugural episode of Babushka Podcast, Emily interviews a very special guest: her sister and celebrity fashion designer Natalia Fedner! Emily and Natalia discuss Natalia’s immigration from the Soviet Union to Ohio and how their grandfather, Yefim Fishman, shaped Natalia’s love for food through his signature dill pickles. Things get heated in a rapid fire question round where Emily and Natalia argue about important topics like the ideal texture for a French fry and later on, Natal...
Natalia Fedner and her Dyed Feema's Dill Pickles
January 16, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn the inaugural episode of Babushka Podcast, Emily interviews a very special guest: her sister and celebrity fashion designer Natalia Fedner! Emily and Natalia discuss Natalia’s immigration from the Soviet Union to Ohio and how their grandfather, Yefim Fishman (who we lovingly referred to as just Dyed) shaped Natalia’s love for food through his signature dill pickles. Things get heated in a rapid fire question round where Emily and Natalia argue about important topics like the ideal te...
Natalia Fedner and her Dedushka Fima's Dill Pickles
January 16, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn the inaugural episode of Babushka Podcast, I interviews a very special guest: my sister and celebrity fashion designer Natalia Fedner! We discuss Natalia’s immigration from the Soviet Union to Ohio and how our grandpa, Yefim Fishman (who we lovingly referred to as just Ded - short for Dedushka) shaped Natalia’s love for food through his signature dill pickles. Things get heated in a rapid fire question round where we argue about important topics like the ideal texture for a French fr...
Natalia Fedner and her Grandpa Yefim's Dill Pickles
January 16, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn the inaugural episode of Babushka Podcast, Emily interviews a very special guest: her sister and celebrity fashion designer Natalia Fedner! Emily and Natalia discuss Natalia’s immigration from the Soviet Union to Ohio and how their grandfather, Yefim Fishman, shaped Natalia’s love for food through his signature dill pickles. Things get heated in a rapid fire question round where Emily and Natalia argue about important topics like the ideal texture for a French fry and later on, Natal...
Natalia Fedner and her grandpa’s dill pickles
January 16, 2020 21:54 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBIn the inaugural episode of Babushka Podcast, Emily interviews a very special guest: her sister and celebrity fashion designer Natalia Fedner! Emily and Natalia discuss Natalia’s immigration from the Soviet Union to Ohio and how their grandfather, Yefim Fishman, shaped Natalia’s love for food through his signature dill pickles. Things get heated in a rapid fire question round where Emily and Natalia argue about important topics like the ideal texture for a French fry and later on, Natal...