Cookbook Love Podcast
309 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 39 ratingsIn this weekly podcast, host Maggie Green celebrates cookbook readers, writers, collectors, and clubs, with interviews and conversations about cookbook writing and the role of cookbooks in our lives. Maggie's mission is to build and celebrate a community of people who would rather write, read, and buy a cookbook over any other genre of book.
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Episode 294: Cookbook Publishing Resilience: Strategies for Crossing the Finish Line
April 25, 2024 08:30 - 29 minutes - 28.8 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I’m excited to talk to you about how to persevere in cookbook publishing. The journey of writing a cookbook and getting it published is a long haul, especially when you add in the journey of marketing, promotion, and sales of your book after it’s published. So why do we want to do this when we know the abysmal stats about book writing success? On today’s episode I’ll share the stats and offer five strategies to help you cross the f...
Episode 293: How to Persevere in Cookbook Publishing: Take a Look at Your Why Behind the Why
April 18, 2024 08:30 - 18 minutes - 18 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I’m excited to talk to you about how to persevere in cookbook publishing. The journey of writing a cookbook and getting it published is a long haul, especially when you add in the journey of marketing, promotion, and sales of your book after it’s published. So why do we want to do this? Over my many years of working with writing my own cookbooks and working with cookbook writers, I have learned a ton, but there’s one thing that we ...
Episode 292: The Cookbook Author's Toolkit: Ten Writing Strategies for Success
April 11, 2024 08:30 - 32 minutes - 31.4 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, on the podcast, I’m excited to talk to you about my experience with writing. I am a writer and love writing and reading about writers' routines. In my life, I employ ten writing practices that ensure I put my pen to paper daily and every week in many ways. In this episode, I will share behind-the-scenes strategies and tools that have helped me write every day for over 20 years and write and publish four cookbooks in seven years. ...
Episode 291: Cookbook Public Relations with Lifestyle Book Publicist Andrea Burnett
April 04, 2024 08:30 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Very excited to bring you a behind-the-scenes interview today about cookbook public relations and publicity. Before we dive into the show, Traditional publishers get a bad rap in a lot of writing circles. I hear them described as profit-seeking enemies who are out to steal our ideas or, worse yet, our souls. I have loved all of my publishers. They were partners in helping me create beautiful books so that I could share my recipes and s...
Episode 290: Being a Cookbook Writer with Forager, Herbalist, and Recipe Creator Tara Lanich-LaBrie
March 28, 2024 08:30 - 55 minutes - 53.4 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I’m excited to have an interview with Tara Lanich-LaBrie. Growing up near Chicago and later studying in Santa Fe, Tara’s culinary style is deeply influenced by her appreciation for nature and art. Inside her company, “The Medicine Circle,” Tara combines her passion for plant-inspired cooking and natural remedies. Today on the podcast, we take a magical culinary adventure inside Tara’s new book Foraged and Grown and t...
Episode 289: Being a Cookbook Writer: Savor the Flavors of Global Cuisine with Rowena Scherer
March 21, 2024 09:30 - 47 minutes - 46.5 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I’m excited to have an interview with Rowena Scherer. Rowena grew up in Malaysia and some of her fondest memories were cooking with her family. But it wasn’t until she was on vacation with her children that she saw the joy on their faces while they took a cooking class, but at the same time, struggled to cut an onion. That was when she knew something had to change. As a result, Rowena left her job on Wall Street to c...
Episode 288: Being a Self-Published Cookbook Author with Chantal Secours
March 14, 2024 09:33 - 55 minutes - 54.1 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I’m excited to have an interview with Chantal Secours. Chantal is a Culinary Nutrition Expert, recipe developer, and YouTuber who enjoys creating and sharing healthy plant-based and allergen-friendly treats and recipes. Her gluten-free journey started in 2015. Learning to cook and bake without top allergens was important when her son experienced multiple food allergies. Chantal is the author of the Gluten-Free, No Eg...
Episode 287: Being a Self-Published Cookbook Author with Lorraine Carlstrom
March 07, 2024 09:30 - 55 minutes - 54.1 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I’m excited to have an interview with Lorraine Carlstrom. Lorraine has been interested in food and cooking for most of her life, including roles as a cook where she cooked at a backcountry cabin in the Canadian Rockies, volunteered at an organic farm, served as a leader for the Weston A. Price Foundation, and taught cooking classes. Lorraine is the author of Roo’s Kitchen: Bone Broth Soups and Sourdough Sides: Nouris...
Episode 286: The Three Most Popular Paths to Publish a Cookbook
February 29, 2024 09:30 - 13 minutes - 13.8 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I share the pros and cons of the 3 most popular paths to publish your cookbook. So, let’s dive in! Before we start, I want to talk to those of you listening who have collected family recipes that you want to turn into a book to share with your family or friends. I am offering a self-publishing course called Cookbooks on KDP. Cookbooks on KDP is a 12-week group program to help you learn step-by-step how to publish a b...
Episode 285: Being a Cookbook Writer: Nourishing Everyone at the Table with Chay Wike of Kitchen Commune
February 22, 2024 09:30 - 53 minutes - 51.9 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today we embark on a culinary journey with passionate food blogger, home cook, recipe developer, and health advocate Chay Wike, author of Kitchen Commune. In her new book, Chay draws on her years of expertise to create a cookbook that transcends traditional recipes. For Chay, it’s not just about cooking; it’s about creating a sense of community, health, and well-being around the dinner table. Today on the podcast, we talk about Chay’s hea...
Episode 284: Lenten Fasting Foods or Nistisima with Georgina Hayden
February 15, 2024 09:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Since we’re now in the season of Lent, I’m excited to replay this interview with Georgina Hayden. Georgina is a cook, food writer and stylist, and the author of Nistisima: The Secret to Delicious Vegan Cooking from the Mediterranean. Nistisima, filled with stories, tips, trips, and photography, explores plant-based eating and fasting from animal products during Lent in the Orthodox religion. Listen in as Georgie, and I discuss her third b...
Episode 283: Being a Cookbook Writer and Being True to Who You Are with Althea Brown
February 08, 2024 09:30 - 58 minutes - 56.7 MBWelcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, on the podcast, I have an interview with Althea Brown. Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, Althea Brown is the creator and voice behind metemgee.com, a blog about Guyanese (Caribbean) recipes and traditions. After struggling with acid reflux for years, Althea started exploring the possibility that the way she was eating was making her sick so she shifted her focus to recreate Guyanese and Caribbean recipes to be gluten-, dairy-, and refine...
Episode 282: Being a Cookbook Writer: Sharing Real Life with Your Community with Kat Ashmore, Creator of @katcancook
February 01, 2024 09:30 - 46 minutes - 45.1 MBWelcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Kat Ashmore. Kat is the digital creator behind Kat Can Cook. Before becoming a TikTok food sensation, Kat graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in NYC. She then worked for Martha Stewart, developing recipes and producing cooking segments on the Martha Steward Show. She is known for her skillful ability to incorporate clever food hacks and tips into fun, simple, and delicious recipes that ju...
Episode 281: The Surprising Truth Behind the Cost of Writing a Cookbook You (Probably) Don’t Know
January 25, 2024 09:30 - 19 minutes - 19.6 MBFor many of you, the cost of writing your cookbook is on your mind. Some of you have asked me, “Will I go into debt writing this book”? That’s what we’re here to talk about today as I reveal seven truths about the cost of writing a cookbook as well as seven benefits I developed/received from writing cookbooks. Things We Mention In This Episode: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Without Spending Your Own Money to Edit, Design, or Print the Book.
Episode 280: Being a Cookbook Writer: The Power of Branding with Lil' Luna's Kristyn Merkley
January 18, 2024 09:30 - 40 minutes - 39.9 MBWelcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I have an interview with Kristyn Merkley, author of So Easy & So Yummy: The Ultimate Resource for Feeding Your Friends and Family. After 14 years as one of the original recipe bloggers, Kristyn Merkley, founder of Lil’ Luna, has become one of the internet’s most beloved food content creators. Kristyn lives in Gilbert, AZ with her husband and six children (ages 6-16). Her down-to-earth, upbeat, and robust “slice of life” content, mixed with ...
Episode 279: Being a Recipe & Cookbook Collector But Not a Cook with Gerry Romano
January 11, 2024 09:30 - 56 minutes - 55 MBWelcome to another episode of the podcast. 2024 is shaping up to be an exciting year. I have a lot planned inside the Get Paid to Get Published program, with nutrition coaching/counseling for cookbook writers, and some exciting news about the podcast so stay tuned! Today I have an interview with Gerry Romano. Gerry is a retired publishing and communications consultant who lives in Virginia. Gerry enjoyed an extensive career as a magazine editor and writer for not-for-profit associations. A...
Episode 278: Being a Cookbook Writer: Up Your Veggies with Toby Amidor
January 04, 2024 09:30 - 35 minutes - 35.1 MBWelcome to our first episode of 2024! What better way to kick off the new year than with a cookbook all about eating more veggies with an interview with Toby Amidor? Toby is a best-selling cookbook author and award-winning dietitian who believes that healthy and wholesome can also be appetizing and delicious. Toby is the author of 9 cookbooks, founder of Toby Amidor Nutrition, and is the nutrition expert for the Food Network. Today on the podcast we talk about the health benefits of vegetabl...
Episode 277: New Stories for 2024
December 28, 2023 09:30 - 10 minutes - 11.5 MBWelcome to the final episode of the podcast for 2023! Today I want to wrap up 2023 on a positive note and with a few words of encouragement for you all. 2023 was a year of transition for me, maybe it was for you too? So I asked myself if in 2024 I want to keep telling the same stories to myself and others. If I plan to continue writing, cooking, podcasting, consulting, teaching, and coaching what new stories can I tell? There are always new possibilities to explore so what will 2024 intentio...
Episode 276: Three Stories about Winter & Christmas from Ella Reisbridger, Nigel Slater, and Martin Bell
December 21, 2023 09:30 - 27 minutes - 26.6 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. Today at the offical beginning of winter here in the northern hemisphere and while making final preparations for Christmas, I share three stories with you from two seasonal cookery books and one story from a book of poems, songs, and parables. Things We Mention In This Episode: The Year of Miracles by Ella Reisberger The Kitchen Diaries by Nigel Slater Barrington Bunny in The Way of the Wolf by Martin Bell
Episode 275: Being a Cookbook Writer: Writing a Cookbook with a Narrow Concept with Katie Jacobs
December 14, 2023 09:30 - 47 minutes - 46.3 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with Katie Jacobs. Katie is a fourth-generation Nashville native author, stylist, and photographer. She is the creator and art director at Styling My Everyday a food and lifestyle blog. Today on the podcast we talk about Katie’s new book The Chocolate Chip Cookie Book, her journey to write a cookbook with a narrow concept, tips for how she balances her work with being a mom of 3, her advice for aspiring cookbook write...
Episode 274: Being Cookbook Writers: Creating Connection through Cooking with Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini
December 07, 2023 09:30 - 56 minutes - 54.6 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with an interview with Lisa Lucas and Debrianna Mansini. Outspoken TV pros Lisa and Debrianna shared their kitchens, hearts, anxieties, and good humor as they broadcast their culinary adventures during the Covid-19 lockdown. In the process, they connected with a hungry audience from around the globe and in turn created their cookbook That Time We Ate Our Feelings: 150 Recipes for Comfort Food from the Heart. In their ...
Episode 273: Being a Cookbook Writer: Writing Eleven Cookbooks with Tessa Kiros
November 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.6 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with an interview with food writer Tessa Kiros. Born in London to a Greek-Cypriot father and Finnish mother, international best-selling author Tessa Kiros developed an interest in the food of different cuisines and travel from an early age. She grew up in South Africa and left home at 18 to travel and cook, working in restaurants in London, Sydney, Athens, and Mexico. Today on the podcast, we talk about Tessa’s 11th b...
Episode 272: In Thanksgiving for Cookbooks
November 23, 2023 09:30 - 14 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with a message to everyone for Thanksgiving. I hope you all have a great holiday! And if you have some free time this weekend, you can enjoy our free masterclass: How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Without Spending Your Own Money to Publish the Cookbook
Episode 271: Being a Business Owner and Cookbook Writer with Anne Beiler of Auntie Anne Pretzels
November 16, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with Anne Beiler. Anne began twisting pretzels in 1987 and grew a single farmer's market stand into Auntie Anne's(R), the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. Her professional success, however, was forged after years of darkness, depression, and despair. Today, Anne speaks to audiences around the world, inspiring people with her authentic stories and life experiences. Today on the podcast, Anne and I ta...
Episode 270: Being Writers, Authors, and Mixologists with Carey Jones and John McCarthy of Every Cocktail Has a Twist
November 09, 2023 09:30 - 59 minutes - 57.5 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with an interview with John McCarthy and Carey Jones. John, a mixologist by trade, and Carey, a food and spirits writer, have been crafting cocktails together for many years. They were the co-authors of the "Liquor Cabinet Roulette" series on Food & Wine's website and are the authors of Be Your Own Bartender and the newly released book Every Cocktail Has a Twist. In this book, you will learn all about tools, tips, tri...
Episode 269: Being a Cookbook Writer: The Value of Sharing what You Love with Jeremy Scheck
November 02, 2023 08:30 - 47 minutes - 46.5 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with an interview with social media star Jeremy Scheck. Jeremy is the author of the newly released cookbook Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science. Jeremy Scheck has taught millions of hungry cooks to craft elevated recipes on his social media channels @scheckeats. In today’s episode, we’re going to go deeper to learn about Jeremy’s love for cooking as a high school student, his love of teaching how ...
Episode 268: Being a Cookbook Writer: Diving into Grains, Botanicals, and Baking with Rose Wilde
October 26, 2023 12:56 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with an interview with Rose Wilde. Rose is the owner of RedBread and the author of the newly released book Bread and Roses: 100 GrainForward Recipes Featuring Global Ingredients and Botanicals. Today on the podcast, Rose and I talk all about her beautiful recently released book and the design features of the book, including colored paper pages and lovely illustrations combined with photography. We then go on to talk a...
Episode 267: How to Find a Cookbook Publisher Even Though You Don't Feel Like an Expert
October 19, 2023 14:14 - 35 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today to talk about how to find a cookbook publisher. This is the number one thing my students in my program, Get Paid to Get Published, want to know- how do I find a cookbook publisher? Today on the show, I’m going to tell you exactly that with an example of a cookbook author who found a publisher not just one time but four times. Things We Mention In This Episode: Find Your Cookbook Publisher inside Get Paid to Get Pu...
Episode 266: Being a Recipe Writer with Raeanne Sarazen MA, RDN, author of The Complete Recipe Writing Guide
October 12, 2023 08:30 - 54 minutes - 53.2 MBWelcome to the latest episode of the podcast excited to be here with an interview with Raeanne Sarazen. Raeanne is a registered dietitian and chef with over 20 years of experience producing recipe content as a test kitchen professional, food writer, and editor. She is the author of The Complete Recipe Writing Guide, an essential resource for anyone who wants to develop, write, and produce recipe content for cookbooks, magazines, online food publications, and social media platforms. Today on...
Episode 265: The First Thing You Need to Do To Start A Cookbook Project
October 05, 2023 08:30 - 12 minutes - 12.8 MBWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast, and welcome to October. We have several interviews with cookbook authors coming up the month, so stay tuned in each week by subscribing to the show. If you’re a passionate cook or baker and you want to write a cookbook but don’t know where to start, this episode is for you. I assume you love to cook or bake, you’re known for great food, and you’re the go-to person in your family, community, church, or neighborhood for your book, BUT you cook with...
Episode 264: Owning a Bakery & Writing a Cookbook with Colleen Worthington of Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
September 28, 2023 08:30 - 41 minutes - 41.3 MBWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast. I’m excited to be here. Before we dive into our interview today with Colleen Worthington, I want to let you know about free training for food or nutrition experts who want to write a cookbook but aren’t sure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps to make your work appealing to ...
Episode 263: The ROI of Cookbook Love Podcast
September 21, 2023 11:45 - 18 minutes - 18.7 MBWelcome to another episode of the podcast. I’m excited today (as always!) to bring you a solo show all about the ROI (return on investment) of the Cookbook Love Podcast. As of this month, I’ve invested 5 years into the creation and release of a podcast episode every Thursday. Listen in as I talk about the return I’ve received on my investment in the podcast and what’s next for us here as we celebrate cookbook readers, writers, collectors, and clubs. Things We Mention In This Episode: Do ...
Episode 262: Being an Illustrator and Author with Grace Lin
September 14, 2023 08:30 - 50 minutes - 49.4 MBWelcome to another episode of the podcast. I’m very excited today to have an interview with Grace Lin. If you're an aspiring cookbook writer who wants to share your recipes and stories in a print cookbook but you wonder all the things like if you have enough to put together a book, if your book would ever sell, if you should self- or traditionally-publish, if you need to know how to format the book, and how you would even captivate your readers then I’d like to invite you to next week’s Cook...
Episode 261: Being a Cookbook Writer: Self-publishing a Single Subject Cookbook with Mimi Smith Dvorak
September 07, 2023 08:30 - 55 minutes - 53.9 MBWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Mimi Dvorak Smith. Mimi is the author of Too Many Eggs: A Collection of over 800 Egg Recipes and Their Fascinating History. What started as a journey ordering 25 chickens by mail ended up being a life with young chickens laying 2 dozen eggs each day. So Mimi did what cooks do: she started a notebook that contained recipes she could make with her abundance of eggs. When her brother died, her project m...
Episode 260: Being a Cookbook Writer: Writing Recipes for Plated Food with Chef Kenny Gilbert
August 31, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today on the podcast I have an interview with Chef Kenny Gilbert. Chef Kenny Gilbert is best known for his appearance on “Top Chef” Season seven, where he displayed a big personality and instantly became one of the most likable cheftestants to date. An award winning-chef and restaurateur, Gilbert’s career spans over two decades and has graced him with opportunities to travel around the world and learn the authentic techniques and flavors of globa...
Episode 259: I'm Pulled in So Many Directions I Don't Focus on My Goals: Summer Roadblock Series #5
August 24, 2023 08:30 - 32 minutes - 31.3 MBWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today I finish our Summer Roadblock series with obstacle #5, I'm Pulled in So Many Directions I Don't Focus on My Goals. To summarize Episode 254: 5 Common Roadblocks on the Path to a Published Cookbook Episode 255: I Have Too Many Ideas: Summer Roadblock Series #1 Episode 256: Who Am I To Write a Cookbook: Summer Roadblock Series #2 Episode 257: I Don’t Have Enough Time: Summer Roadblock Series #3 Episode 258: I Don’t Have Any Direction In the ...
Episode 258: I Don’t Have Any Direction In the Publishing Industry or Accountability: Summer Roadblock Series #4
August 17, 2023 08:30 - 23 minutes - 23 MBWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today I continue our Summer Roadblock series with obstacle #4, I Don’t Have Any Direction In the Publishing Industry or Accountability. But before we dive in: Do you have a passion for cooking and want to preserve your family's recipes for generations to come? Our program Cookbooks on KDP will guide you through the process of self-publishing your own family cookbook. From organizing and testing your recipes to designing a beautiful layout, we'l...
Episode 257: I Don’t Have Enough Time: Summer Roadblock Series #3
August 10, 2023 08:30 - 44 minutes - 42.3 MBWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today I continue our Summer Roadblock series with obstacle #3, “ I don’t have enough time, or I’m not a good time manager.” Today on the podcast, we’re going to talk about how we think about time, our daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, our routine for each morning, evening, and week and finally, an idea for a time audit if you’re not really sure where to start. But before we dive in: Do you have a passion for cooking and want to preserve your f...
Episode 256: Who Am I To Write a Cookbook? Summer Roadblock Series #2
August 03, 2023 08:30 - 21 minutes - 20.9 MBWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast. In today's show, we're continuing our Summer Roadblock Series with the second challenge: Who am I to do this? Before we get started, if you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it, but you're unsure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps ...
Episode 255: I Have Too Many Ideas - Summer Roadblock Series #1
July 27, 2023 08:30 - 15 minutes - 15.7 MBWelcome to the latest episode of our podcast. In today's show, we're starting our Summer Roadblock Series with the first challenge: "I have too many ideas." Surprisingly, many aspiring cookbook writers suffer from analysis paralysis due to an overwhelming number of ideas, rather than a lack of them. Our aim today is to help you narrow down your ideas and overcome this roadblock. Before we get started, if you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it, but...
Episode 254: 5 Common Roadblocks on the Path to a Published Cookbook
July 20, 2023 20:30 - 20 minutes - 19.7 MBHello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast I talk to you about the top 5 roadblocks that passionate cooks and bakers who want to share their recipes and stories in a print cookbook face. And kick off our Summer Roadblock Series for Cookbook Writers where we will spend the next 5 weeks discussing the top 5 roadblocks and provide strategies to help you navigate the roadblocks and get you back on the path to a published cookbook. Before we dive in are you a foo...
Episode 253: Being a Cookbook Writer: Writing a Cookbook for a Community with Bella Paige
July 13, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 34.5 MBHello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast I have an interview with Bella Paige. Bella is a brain injury advocate. After sustaining over 10 concussions and experiencing post-concussion syndrome for over 10 years, she realized that she could help others. She started Post Concussion Inc because she believed there was something missing in the world of brain injuries! After helping survivors for over a year she was requested for help in the kitchen and that’s how T...
Episode 252: Cookbook Project Collaboration with Ryan Mitchell son of The Pitmaster Ed Mitchell
July 06, 2023 08:30 - 59 minutes - 57.6 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Ryan Mitchell. Ryan is the son of Ed Mitchell Known as ‘The Pitmaster’ in barbecue circles, Ed Mitchell has been cooking whole-hog barbecue the traditional way since he was a teenager in Wilson, North Carolina. A grandson of a small farmer, Ed was surrounded by natural, good-tasting food as a child. He has rich memories of those tastes and times. For years, his education, military duty, and w...
Episode 251: Writing Research-heavy Books for Cooks with Niki Segnit
June 29, 2023 08:30 - 45 minutes - 44.9 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Niki Segnit. Niki is the author of Lateral Cooking and The Flavor Thesaurus, which won the Andre Simon Award for best food book, The Guild of Food Writers Award for best first book, and was shortlisted for the Galaxy National Book Awards. Niki’s newest book, The Flavor Thesaurus more flavors, features 99 essential ingredients and hundreds of flavor combinations, all while exploring the charac...
Episode 250: Being a Cookbook Author: Evolving as a Cookbook Writer with Tracey Medeiros
June 22, 2023 08:30 - 44 minutes - 44 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Tracey Medeiros. Tracey is a food writer, recipe developer, and tester. She is the author of six cookbooks, including her latest book, The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook: 10th Anniversary Edition. Medeiros is an avid proponent of the farm-to-table movement. She travels as a guest speaker and cooking instructor, emphasizing her commitment to the sustainable food movement. She resides in northern ...
Episode 249: Being a Cookbook Author: How to Build Your Brand with Nick DiGiovanni
June 15, 2023 15:25 - 46 minutes - 45.4 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Nick DiGiovanni. Nick is a chef, food content creator, and world record holder for numerous food-related feats. After becoming the youngest-ever finalist on MasterChef, Nick rapidly gained a loyal, eager-to-learn audience for his award-winning video content. Nick cooks almost daily, drawing inspiration from the many chefs he’s worked with as well as his diverse extended family. His goal in li...
Episode 248: How to Write Recipes that Belong to You
June 08, 2023 08:30 - 20 minutes - 19.8 MBHello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I want to talk about one of the most FAQs I receive about recipe writing: "How do I write recipes without copying someone else’s work?” That’s what we cover on this episode today and we have an offer for you to join us for our spring Recipe Writing Roundtable. See the link below. Things We Mention In This Episode: Enroll in Recipe Writing Roundtable Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP
Episode 247: Being a Cookbook Writer: Be Your Own Broadcaster from Debut Cookbook Author Maria Sansone
June 01, 2023 08:30 - 1 hour - 61 MBMaria Sansone is an Emmy Award-winning television host with a 30-year career in broadcasting. She is a social media personality, lifestyle expert, cookbook author, brand ambassador and mom of two. Maria is the host of NBC Boston’s premiere lifestyle show, The Hub Today and host/creator of the Edward R. Murrow Award-winning MOM2MOM with Maria Sansone television show and podcast. During the pandemic, Maria wrote the proposal for her debut cookbook, Oh $#!% What’s For Dinner?: No-Fuss Weeknight...
Episode 246: Being a Cookbook Writer: The Importance of Building Relationships with Chiles and Smoke author and creator Brad Prose
May 25, 2023 08:30 - 50 minutes - 49.1 MBBrad Prose is a longtime professional recipe developer, food writer, and culinary photographer—more recently, he has struck out on his own as the founder and force behind Chiles and Smoke™. His combined passion for fine dining and BBQ shines through his presentations and cooking style. Making his mark in the wide world of BBQ, Brad produces high-quality, unique recipes to challenge and expand the home cook’s comfort zone. He inspires his readers to use new techniques, ingredients, and ideas,...
Episode 245: Tips to Organize Your Recipe Writing
May 18, 2023 08:30 - 15 minutes - 15.6 MBWelcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I wanted to share four tools that really helped me get organized when I wrote cookbook #1: 1. A dedicated notebook. I bought a new spiral-bound notebook (that I wouldn’t be afraid to mess up!) and used it to record everything: menus, meal plans, recipes, ideas, and inspirations for everything I cooked and baked. Since I enjoyed cooking and writing it was easy for me to write down all the things. Important point>> It’s not about the price or ...