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Melissa Clark: Home Cook Advocate

Melissa Clark has dinner (and comfort) covered. New York Times Columnist and author of 42 cookbooks, Melissa knows how to get a delicious dinner on the table in under an hour. Her newest cookbook Kid in the Kitchen, named One of the Best Cookbooks of the Year by the NYT Book Review, is designed for the tween chef who’s ready to cook on their own, but still needs a little guidance. From sparkly gingerbread cookies to chestnut honey rosemary shortbread with Meyer lemon zest, Melissa is upping...

Well+Good’s Kate Spies: Thought Leader & Trend Forecaster

Kate Spies is a health and wellness guru. Editor-in-chief of Well+Good, a leading lifestyle and news publication committed to health and wellness, Kate champions the brand’s mission to create inclusive and accessible content for all. Presenting a journalistic perspective, Well+Good provides resources, tips, and expert-led events and panels to support a wellness-minded community. Kate has spent half of 2020 forecasting what wellness trends will shape 2021. From health, self care, beauty, fit...

Carla Hall Says Yes

Carla Hall is the Queen of Yes! A former accountant and runway model turned chef, tv host and cookbook author; Carla doesn’t stop. As a competitor on Top Chef and judge on Netflix’s Crazy Delicious and Food Network’s Bakeaway Camp, Carla is a trained chef who knows what it takes to compete in the kitchen. Co-host on “The Chew” for seven seasons, Carla brings joy, personality and positive energy to everything she does. Living by the mantra “Say yes!,” Carla hosts a podcast titled exactly tha...

Dana Cowin on Giving (and Eating) Broadly

Dana Cowin is a tastemaker and risk-taker. As the former Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine for over two decades, Dana’s life revolved around food and wine—making her a distinguished expert in the food and media industries. Dana desires to share the stories of women, and as the host of Speaking Broadly, an inspiring podcast focused on women in the food world, and founder of the newly launched website, Giving Broadly, a curated collection of food products by women entrepreneurs, Dana is fulfilli...

Amanda Frederickson on fast-casual and fridge foraging

Amanda Frederickson is crushing 2020. Simple Beautiful Food, Amanda’s first solo cookbook was released in the spring and her restaurant, Radish Kitchen, opened in August. Radish is a fast-casual concept that filled a hole in the Nashville community, boasting fresh and healthy food—fast. Formerly a recipe developer for Williams-Sonoma’s Test Kitchen, Amanda is a cookbook master, creating the recipes for 11 different Williams-Sonoma cookbooks, as well as The Staub Cookbook. You can also find ...

Claire Saffitz: Breaking Baking Biases

From Tarte Tatin to Twinkies, Claire Saffitz has elevated the baking game. A pastry chef and recipe developer, Claire seeks to give novice and experienced home bakers and cooks more confidence in the kitchen. Previously the Senior Food Editor at Bon Appétit magazine and video host of the creative series, Gourmet Makes, Claire’s love of food (and dessert) stems from her family and her Jewish upbringing. Dessert Person, Claire’s first cookbook is hot off the press and already a NYT Bestseller...

Exploring the science and culture of food with Kenji López-Alt

Kenji López-Alt is an innovator—in and out of the kitchen. Chief culinary advisor of Serious Eats, columnist for the New York Times, and editor for The Best American Food Writing 2020, Kenji is a savvy food writer who offers straightforward tips and techniques for experts, home chefs, and parents alike. The mastermind behind The Food Lab, a NYT Bestseller and winner of the James Beard Award for General Cooking, Kenji shares the science of cooking at home. His latest book, Every Night Is Pizz...

A Piece of the Pie with Erin Jeanne McDowell

Erin wrote the book on pie (literally). Her newest cookbook, The Book on Pie, comes out on November 10, and in it, Erin offers a buffet of different crust recipes, toppings and garnishings for you to mix-and-match, as well as 140 pie recipes. Erin’s first cookbook, The Fearless Baker, was one of the New York Times Best Baking Books of 2017, and The Book on Pie is sure to be another hit. Award winning food stylist, host of Food 52’s Bake It Up a Notch, and regular contributor to NYT Cooking,...

Liz Roth on passion, perseverance, and philanthropy

Liz Roth is a bomb ass baker. What started as a charitable campaign selling her signature olive oil cake to friends quickly became a successful small business, and Liz went from a one-woman baking powerhouse to the founder of Little House Confections, a cake shop and bakery. With a passion for philanthropy and a desire to support the local community, Liz has a heart of gold. Even in the midst of a pandemic, Liz is following her dreams and bringing joy (and cake) to the greater LA area. Join...

Living (and Eating) Out Loud with Eden Grinshpan

Eden Grinshpan is bringing the flavor. Host of Food Network’s Top Chef Canada (and you may also know her from Eden Eats on the Cooking Channel), Eden shines on and off the camera. Eden graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in London and received the Grand Diplôme in both Pastry and Cuisine. Her cookbook, Eating Out Loud, is full of bold and colorful dishes inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine and Eden’s own Israeli heritage, and her recipes are as lively as she is spirited. Eden is a fearless visiona...

Jacques Pépin: The Quintessential French-born American Chef

Jacques Pépin is a world renowned chef, author, TV personality and educator. His numerous awards include 16 James Beard Awards, a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award, and France’s Legion of Honor. Celebrated for his technique and talent, Jacques is widely known for his many acclaimed television series on PBS, including the Emmy-winning, Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home. Jacques is the author of 30 cookbooks, and the latest, Jacques Pépin Quick and Simple, offers timeless and easy recipe...

Elizabeth Falkner, Culinary Creative

Elizabeth Falkner is up for any challenge. From pastry and pizza to low-sugar candy, Elizabeth is an innovator in the kitchen and has been a leader in the food world for three decades as an award-winning chef, cookbook author, and competitor on Top Chef Masters and Iron Chef. A devoted artist and athlete, Elizabeth also practices martial arts, is a producer, and is in the midst of writing her memoir. Tune in to this episode of Live to Eat as we chat about how you can snag 10 minutes in the k...

Rodney Scott: from backyard chores to Barbecue Pitmaster

Rodney Scott is the barbecue boss. At eleven-years-old, Rodney cooked his first whole hog, and by high school, he was branding the family business. Rodney’s success started on his small family farm and general store in Hemingway, South Carolina, and he has continued to become the co-founder of one of the 50 Best New Restaurants by Bon Appetit Magazine. Now with two locations in Charleston and Birmingham, and one opening in Atlanta, Rodney Scott’s Whole Hog BBQ is THE place for barbecue. Winn...

Cupcakes and Cashmere’s Emily Schuman: Baker, Blogger, and Boss Babe

Emily Schuman is the founder of Cupcakes and Cashmere, a lifestyle, fashion, and food blog. A trailblazer in the blogosphere, Emily started Cupcakes and Cashmere as a way to showcase all her favorite things. As her audience grew, Emily’s passion project turned into a full time career, and one of the most popular lifestyle blogs around. With an online shop, a collection at Target, and her own jewelry line, Emily is not only a style icon, but a savvy and successful entrepreneur. She’s also cru...

Fred Savage: Always a Wonder!

Fred Savage has had a voracious appetite for life since he landed his first TV commercial at age six. Just a few years later, he landed the role of Kevin Arnold on the Wonder Years, and since then has continued to delight fans on and off camera, from starring in The Grinder and Friends from College to directing hit shows like Modern Family. Fred’s food philosophy can be summed up by a hearty YES! When dining out, he likes to order the entire menu, but he’s also not above eating cookie dough ...

Founder of The Feedfeed, Julie Resnick, on Feeding the Foodies

Julie Resnick is the founder of The Feedfeed, a crowdsourced digital cooking community. Julie and her husband, Dan, created The Feedfeed as a place where like-minded people could connect and share recipes, and now with six different Instagram accounts and two brick-and-mortar locations, The Feedfeed has become one of the largest food communities, boasting 30 million foodies. With a degree from the Institute of Culinary Education, Julie is quite the home chef, and as a frequent farmers marke...

Dorie Greenspan: A delightful treasure trove of cookbooks and cookies

Dorie Greenspan is a beloved baker and cherished cook. Author of 13 cookbooks, including two NYT best sellers, recipient of five James Beard Awards, and columnist for The New York Times Magazine, Dorie is a legend in the food world. Co-author to renowned chefs, Julia Child and Pierre Hermé, Dorie credits much of her famed success to luck—and a genuine love for baking. It’s no surprise that she has a soft spot for cookies; Dorie and her son founded Beurre et Sel, a chic cookie boutique, rever...

Kat Hantas Calls the Shots

Kat Hantas is raising the bar for female entrepreneurs. CEO and founder of 21 Seeds, Kat is the visionary behind the all natural, fruit infused tequila made by women for women. Kat saw a blank space in the tequila market, and turned an innovative idea into a booming business. In an industry primarily dominated by men, 21 Seeds stands out for its smooth and fresh finish. Whether sharing stories with a friend or cooking alone in the kitchen, infused tequila is the new wine; and thanks to Kat,...

Spicing it up with Burlap & Barrel

Ethan Frisch and Ori Zohar, co-founders of Burlap & Barrel, are friends, entrepreneurs, and activists. Ethan and Ori first collaborated on Guerrilla Ice Cream, an activist ice cream cart, but these business buddies are best known for founding Burlap & Barrel, a fair-trade spice company sourcing single origin spices. Burlap & Barrel, a public benefit corporation, partners with small farms around the world, building global food supply chains that are equitable, transparent, and traceable. Fue...

Tiffani Thiessen on family, food, and farm life

Tiffani Thiessen is the host with the most. From cult-favorite sitcom, Saved By the Bell, to Cooking Channel star of Dinner at Tiffani’s, and Emmy-nominated, Alexa and Katie, Tiffani is beloved for her welcoming and charismatic personality. In her inviting cookbook, Pull Up a Chair, Tiffani shares a modernized take on her family’s recipes, and I’m sure Tiffani’s second cookbook (yes, she’s working on a new one) will be another hit! Besides baking endless batches of banana bread during quara...

Elizabeth Chambers on baking, business, and owning your brand

When it comes to baking, Elizabeth Chambers takes the cake—and cupcakes and cookies too! Elizabeth Chambers is a successful entrepreneur with a passion for sweet treats. Owner and founder of Bird Bakery, a beloved bakery with two Texas locations and a new location opening in Denver later this summer, Elizabeth comes from a family of foodies. Journalist, TV host, and guest judge on Cupcake Wars and several other shows on the Food Network and Cooking Channel, Elizabeth is a tastemaker and bake...

Beauty Maven and Eternal Optimist, Nyakio Grieco

Nyakio Grieco is the founder of Nyakio Beauty, a clean and green skincare line inspired by her own Kenyan family recipes and beauty traditions she’s learned from her travels around the globe. Leading the clean beauty movement for over a decade, Nyakio’s award-winning beauty brand recently launched at her dream come true retailer, Target. The brand’s signature coffee scrub, cold-pressed oils, and cleansing balm made with sweet almonds reveal she’s a true foodie at heart. During quarantine, N...

The Sugar Rush Gang: An Extra Sweet Return

They say good things come in threes and the Sugar Rush gang is no different. Hunter March, Sugar Rush’s handsome and humorous host, and Adriano Zumbo, my sincere and sage co-judge, are the first repeat guests on this podcast. Talking with these two, the laughs are nonstop. Like on every episode of Sugar Rush, our playful banter continues as we tease Hunter about his gas station shopping habits and find out what exactly Adriano’s been up to during the pandemic. Join us on this episode of Liv...

Susan Spungen: Inspired by a love of art and food

When it comes to the world of food, Susan Spungen is the paradigm of perfection. Former founding food editor at Martha Stewart Living, Hollywood food stylist and culinary consultant, Susan knows how to make food look good. A savvy and skilled cookbook author and recipe developer, Susan is an expert entertainer and celebrated cook. Susan’s newest cookbook, Open Kitchen:  Inspired Food for Casual Gatherings, was released in March on the precipice of the pandemic. Since March 13, Susan has made...

Mike Johnson: From the bar exam to brownies and bars

Mike Johnson, a self-taught baker, recipe developer, and food photographer is a licensed attorney who left his career to pursue his passion. Mike started his blog, Mike Bakes NYC, to document his adventures photographing delicious food around NYC and now his blog stars his very own luscious desserts. Mike’s first cookbook, Even Better Brownies, comes out this December, and features his simply stunning photography and all the indulgent and irresistible brownies, blondies, and bars you might ...

Erin Andrews is in a league of her own

Erin Andrews is at the peak of her career, and she is taking the ball and running. Sportscaster on Fox NFL Sunday and Fox Thursday Night Football, and also co-host of Quarantine QnA FS1, Erin is an expert in her field. When she’s not talking sports, she’s co-hosting ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Erin’s female NFL apparel line, Wear by Erin Andrews, is designed for the fashionable fan who wants to support their team anywhere and everywhere. Erin also knows her way around the grill and has bee...

Grandbaby Cakes’ Jocelyn Delk Adams: from pound cake to business powerhouse

Many of her followers call her the "pound cake queen," but Jocelyn Delk Adams just might be THE queen of decadent desserts. Founder and author of Grandbaby Cakes, Jocelyn is a passionate businesswoman whose resume includes food blogger, cookbook author, TV personality, brand ambassador, and Ted Talk speaker. Jocelyn created her blog Grandbaby Cakes to celebrate multiple generations of cherished family recipes with a modern spin. Continuing the tradition of baking together, Jocelyn enjoys bak...

Candace Cameron Bure: A beacon of light and love

Winning our hearts for over three decades, Candace Cameron Bure is a member of one of America’s favorite fictional families. Most celebrated for her iconic role as DJ Tanner on Full House and Fuller House, she is also a successful producer and star on the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. A New York Times Best-Selling Author, Candace shares her faith and story in her books, children’s books, journals, and devotionals. Candace has been enjoying her time in the kitchen during ...

Rachel Zoe: Style Icon, Creative Entrepreneur, and Devoted Philanthropist

Distinguished designer, Rachel Zoe is best known for her chic style and glamorous fashion. Rachel is a successful entrepreneur with her own clothing and accessory line; online lifestyle empire, the Zoe Report; and luxe subscription box, Box of Style, a personal curation of her favorite brands and products each season. A Baby2Baby Board Member focused on providing children in poverty basic necessities, Rachel has such a caring and giving heart. Above all, Rachel’s favorite role is mother, an...

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David Burtka: Making every day a party

David Burtka is a triple threat! Broadway actor and Cordon Bleu-trained chef, David was inspired to start a catering company, Gourmet M.D., feeding Hollywood's elite. His amazing cookbook, Life Is A Party, includes recipes, photos, planning tips, and playlists to help make any event a celebration. At home, David cooks for his husband, Neil Patrick Harris, and nine-year-old twins, who are big fans of Sugar Rush. Whether acting, hosting, or cooking, David Burtka knows how to have a good time! ...

Cora-ntining with Cat Cora, world-renowned chef and all-around amazing human

Cat Cora is shattering all kinds of glass ceilings! Cat was the first-ever female Iron Chef, a chef at two 3-star Michelin restaurants in France—when women weren’t even allowed in the kitchen, and the recipient of the President’s Volunteer Service Award and The President’s Lifetime Achievement Award, both awarded by President Obama. Cat has a generous and passionate spirit; and as a chef, restaurateur, author, philanthropist, actress, and mother of six boys, Cat is always seeking ways to giv...

The sweet (not salty) side of Fortune Feimster

Fortune Feimster is all over right now! Her Netflix standup comedy special, Sweet & Salty, is a must watch, especially now when we can certainly all use a laugh. She also co-hosts a daily XM radio show, What a Joke with Papa and Fortune, and broadcasts a weekly podcast, Sincerely Fortune, with her partner. Fortune radiates positivity and natural North Carolina charm; a glass half full kind of gal. We happened to become friends right before quarantine, and I’m so fortunate! Join us on this ep...

Camila McConaughey, Women of Today founder, on cooking and community

As the founder of Women of Today and the co-founder of the Just Keep Livin Foundation, Camila McConaughey’s true purpose is helping others, and she seeks to develop an inclusive community of support for all. Growing up with a family of farmers in Brazil, Camila always appreciated the importance of wholesome food, and she instills that same appreciation for food in her own family. She cooks for her family every day, and has even taught her young children to put meals on the table. Join us on...

Jennifer Fisher: the epitome of the modern woman

Jennifer Fisher is a woman who wears all the hats: jewelry designer, foodie, entrepreneur, wife, mom. As a former LA stylist, Jennifer Fisher fell into the jewelry world by accident, and she’s been killing it ever since. Right now she has a stunning homeware line at CB2, and like her iconic jewelry cherished by celebrities and women all over, Jennifer’s home pieces are simple and timeless. Jennifer is also a passionate cook and shares her perfectly plated meals and sweets on her Jennifer Fi...

Preppy Kitchen’s John Kanell on pursuing his dream

Former LA native, now embracing life in the Connecticut country, John Kanell is baking his way through this quarantine. Growing up, John was always fascinated by his mom’s magical ability to cook and bake without measuring. Later, he studied art and painting at UCLA and taught middle school math and science for over a decade. Each of these experiences led to John’s ultimate dream, the creation of Preppy Kitchen. John believes the best way to reduce baking anxiety is by being prepared in the...

Social Distancing with Gail Simmons, celebrated Top Chef judge and restaurant enthusiast

Gail Simmons always knew what she wanted to do for a living: eat, cook and write. From writing restaurant reviews for her college newspaper, to attending culinary school and working in top kitchens, to landing a job at Food & Wine magazine, Gail has seen every side of the food industry. When Gail was invited to serve as a judge on a new show called Top Chef, she had no idea it would turn into a 17 season career on what is one of the most popular shows on TV. Today, you can also find her hos...

Marissa Hermer: Restaurateur, Cookbook Author and Lady of London

Growing up in Orange County, Marissa Hermer was raised on fresh, healthful food and homemade granola. As an adult working in PR in London, she met her husband and helped him run and expand their restaurant and nightclub empire. There, she became a well known face as one of the ladies on the hit Bravo reality show, Ladies of London. At home, the foods she cooked for her family were a mix of the traditional British fare they loved and the lighter flavors of Southern California, which she docu...

Jenni Kayne: effortless entertainer, fashion designer and California style guru

Jenni Kayne grew up in Los Angeles where she was inspired by California’s natural beauty and neutral textures. As a teenager, she launched her eponymous fashion brand which became known for its d’Orsay flat shoes and cozy, oversized sweaters. Today, Jenni Kayne has evolved into a lifestyle brand with seven retail stores, a partnership with Nordstrom, a home collection and a beauty line on the way. Even Martha Stewart is singing Jenni’s praises, having written the foreword to her book Pacifi...

Homesteading with actress, sustainability advocate and mom Genevieve Padalecki

Genevieve Padalecki began her career as an actress but when she moved to Austin, her natural curiosity prompted her to explore homesteading. Today, she raises her three children on whole foods grown from her garden while teaching them how to conserve and minimize waste. Her backyard is also home to a hive of honeybees, 14 chickens, 2 dogs and a handful of ducks, all which play a role in living healthily and sustainably in the modern world. Tune in for a lively chat where Gen shares how to gr...

Adriano Zumbo: from supermarket to Sugar Rush

At the age that most people learn how to drive, 15 year-old Adriano Zumbo knew he wanted to enter the culinary world and earned himself an apprenticeship where we immersed himself in pastry. After building a successful dessert empire where he sold thousands of macarons a day, today, he is my Sugar Rush co-judge and host of Just Desserts on Netflix. Tune in to find out what it was like for Adriano to grow up Down Under, how he created a craze for toothpaste-flavored macarons and what he looks...

Reinventing a guilty pleasure: Dō’s Kristen Tomlan on edible cookie dough

In her early 20’s, Kristen Tomlan was working in branding in New York when a cookie dough craving had her wondering why no one ever made the guilty pleasure safe to eat. She set out to create safe, edible cookie dough and began selling the product online. Her side hustle quickly snowballed into a full blown brick and mortar as word spread like wildfire about her treats. Dō, Cookie Dough Confections opened to a line down the block and business has not slowed since. Aspiring entrepreneurs and ...

Half Baked Harvest’s Tieghan Gerard on self-taught success

One of seven children, Tieghan Gerard ventured into the kitchen at the age of fifteen determined to rein in the chaos of her big family and have dinner on the table before midnight. Completely self-taught, she began chronicling her fresh takes on old favorites with a unique penchant for styling her dishes. Today, at only 26 years old, Tieghan's blog Half Baked Harvest is beloved by millions and she is a twice-published cookbook author. Join us for a lively chat about Tieghan’s journey and fi...

Cleanse Queen Elissa Goodman on healing cancer through food

After being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 32, Elissa Goodman made dramatic changes to her diet and lifestyle in lieu of traditional medicine, beating the illness. Years later, when cancer took her husband’s life, the tragic event propelled Elissa to study holistic nutrition so she could help others heal and prevent cancer through diet. Today, she has developed nourishing and satiating cleanses which have passionate cult followings and she has helped thousands of people rethink how they...

Revolutionizing an industry with Ellen Bennett of Hedley & Bennett

Fresh out of culinary school, 23 year old Ellen Bennett unabashedly knocked on the back doors of Los Angeles' most acclaimed restaurants and earned herself a gig. In the kitchen, she came to realize that chef’s aprons were neither durable nor functional. Ellen knew she could make them better… and stylish, too. She launched her apron business while still working in kitchens, hustling to fill orders one by one and getting them in the hands of chefs. Word spread like wildfire about Ellen’s high...

Against All Grain’s Danielle Walker on healing through food

After being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the age of 22, Danielle Walker was prescribed a cocktail of medicines which came with severe side effects. When faced with the decision of whether to pursue yet another expensive and punishing treatment, she turned to food instead. After only two days on an elimination diet, Danielle's symptoms improved and she set on a journey to heal herself through food. Through trial and error, she taught herself to cook without grains, dairy and legume...

Baking from Scratch with Brian Hart Hoffman

At the age of 18, Brian Hart Hoffman began his career in the airline industry where he traveled the world, discovering exotic foods and baked goods. Yearning for these delicious discoveries back in Birmingham, he would spend hours in the kitchen making them himself, unknowingly igniting his passion for baking. When Brian joined the family business, Hoffman Media which prints 11 Southern-focused publications, he quickly realized an opportunity to publish a magazine solely dedicated to baking....

It’s all Sababa: explore Israeli tastes and flavors with cookbook author Adeena Sussman

Adeena Sussman grew up in a religious Northern California home where cooking and entertaining were constants. As an adult, she immersed herself in the burgeoning food writing world and realized her calling for co-authoring cookbooks. 11 cookbooks later, including my own The Sprinkles Baking Book, Adeena has launched her first solo cookbook. Inspired by her recent move to Israel, Sababa harnesses Israel’s rich history and melting pot of ethnicities to transport you to the Middle East. Combini...

Ep. 16 Hollywood Event Planner Annie Campbell on Faking It 'til You Make It

Annie Campbell is beloved by celebrities for her elegant events brimming with towering “naked” cakes, luxurious grilled cheeses and signature herbaceous cocktails. But her road to coveted event planner almost didn’t happen. When she was approached to cater a large dinner with only 24 hours’ notice, Annie - who had never previously catered an event - fearlessly pulled the gig off, impressing her first clients. Word quickly spread about Annie’s flawless events, effortless style and top tier te...

S1 Ep. 15 Taking the California Lifestyle East: West~bourne Founder Camilla Marcus

Camilla Marcus is redefining restaurant culture with her popular New York restaurant West~bourne which pays homage to her California upbringing. “Accidentally vegetarian, decidedly wholesome,” it is on track to become the first zero waste certified restaurant in Manhattan. A departure from traditional hierarchical restaurant organizations, everyone in West~bourne is cross trained to perform all jobs, including doing the dishes. The result is a culture of passionate employees who subscribe to...