Women In Food
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratingsWelcome to the Women in Food Podcast where we meet at the intersection of Food, Business and the Feminine! I’m your hostess, Missy Singer DuMars and it is my mission to elevate the diverse voices of women in our global food culture while exciting and empowering you in your kitchen!
Each episode, I interview a woman in food – chefs, farmers, writers, teachers, bakers and other food makers on their personal story with food. We’ll also talk about their current favorite meals and share a recipe you can make at home.
So, join me around the table and get ready to eat!
Our website is: http://womeninfood.net where you can find out about our live events and get transcriptions of all our episodes.
Sponsorship of this podcast comes from folks like you. You can support Women in Food by joining our community where you’ll have access to our community of food lovers to exchange recipes, techniques, favorite restaurants and more!
You can learn more and join at: http://womeninfood.net/community
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Episodes
Cracking Gender Barriers in Food Media + Tzatziki Sauce with Andrew Galarneau
March 05, 2024 21:10 - 1 hour - 78.9 MBThis episode of Women in Food is unique as one of the rare times I interview a “man in food” — food writer and journalist, Andrew Galarneau. During this conversation we dance between topics like an innovative take on cooking eggs to the complexity of gender inequality in the culinary industry. Andrew lays bare what he sees is the sobering truth of women's underrepresentation in professional kitchens and the obstacles they face, from systemic discrimination to the difficulties in establishing...
Business Side of Food + Sheet Pan Meals with Kristi Knowles
February 12, 2024 18:11 - 1 hour - 93.7 MBToday I talk with CEO of Mother Raw Foods, Kristi Knowles to discuss the triumphs and challenges of running a values-based food business. We hear about Kristi’s first love of food starting with her 6th project about wanting to be a Chef and how that early passion for food led her on a journey through the corporate food world. From the importance of mentorship and networking to the role of feminine leadership, Kristi shares her journey from the corporate food world to leading Mother Raw, an o...
Passion Meets Profit on the Farm + Chicken Wings with Laura Robbins
December 05, 2023 19:57 - 1 hour - 141 MBToday I talk with farmer, community leader and entrepreneur, Laura Robbins. We talk about the challenges balancing scaling her farm business, Wild Robbins Farm, with maintaining the level of quality she wants to provide. Laura shares her story moving from a city-dweller in Manhattan, NY through the progression to becoming an organic farmer in Massachusettes and we have a lot of fun realizing how similar our career journeys have been. In this conversation, we explore the importance of build...
What We Learn Through Food Waste + Chickpea Mayo with Corina Akner
October 27, 2023 14:18 - 1 hour - 142 MBToday I talk with visionary entrepreneur and food advocate, Corina Akner. We talk about how she uses concepts around food waste as a tool for community and business building through her Sustainable Food Lab in Sweden, VÄRT. Corina shares her story from her expertise in Industrial Design to her discovery of food waste in all parts of the food systems. She tells about working with the Swedish National Chef Team and learning how cooking fosters community and connection. In this conversation, we...
Lessons from "The Automat" + Baked Mac & Cheese with Lisa Hurwitz
June 20, 2023 20:29 - 1 hour - 144 MBToday I talk with filmmaker, cafeteria-lover and foodie, Lisa Hurwitz. We talk about her recent film, “The Automat”, a documentary about the iconic Horn & Hardart restaurant chain of the early twentieth century. Learn about her beginnings in the intersection of food and film to how she’s brought her first feature film to life as a woman in the film industry. We explore the history of Horn & Hardart and how they’re success was based on values-based business decisions and good food. I’ve LOVED...
Eating with Empathy + Mushroom Quiche with Chef Charlie Ray
March 13, 2023 18:03 - 1 hour - 129 MBToday I talk with Chef Charlie Ray — a Swedish and Black American food creator and seasonal, local food advocate. Learn about her early start foraging for wild mushrooms & berries in Sweden & fishing with sticks & strings off the river banks Norway. From there, we journey with her through the world of vegan fine-dining as she explores food waste and the ethics of dining and into her time in Australia discovering ingredients like salt bush. We talk about how to make choices for yourself that...
Lessons in Food from the Grandmothers + Kitchen Improv with Connor Sauer
January 13, 2023 03:21 - 1 hour - 176 MBIn this week’s episode, I talk with women’s empowerment pioneer, foodie, wise woman and passionate lover of the natural world, Connor Sauer. Connor shares a bit about her childhood growing up eating close to the land right at a time when convenience foods were also making their appearance as well as her travels around the world and life in the wilderness. Our conversation weaves its way through topics including the natural state of abundance, tending fire and hearth, the nature of the femini...
Food, Business & Intuitive Leadership + Beet Ice Cream
December 21, 2022 16:02 - 1 hour - 143 MBIn this week’s episode, I talk with Courtney Buckley of Your Mom’s Donuts. Courtney shares with us her story of learning how she leads best as a mom, wife, entrepreneur and farmer. Our conversation wanders deep into dairy sheep farming, kids food television, how she started her donut business, and learning to lead life from simplicity. Courtney and I dive deep into the feminine intuition and how it can be a gift as well as a challenge when trying to lead a business. We also get real about th...
Insider Secrets to Avoid Fishy Fish + Black Cod Recipe
October 31, 2022 15:16 - 1 hour - 139 MBIn this week’s episode, I talk with Sena Wheeler of Sena Sea Wild Alaskan Fish. Sena shares with us her story of embracing her heritage as a fisherman’s wife and how that lineage is passed on through the women in her family. Learn about how fishing boats work in Alaska, why Alaskan fish is so delicious, exactly what are the Omega-3’s people talk about and how closely Alaskan fisherman work in alignment with nature’s cycles. Sena tells us her story of building a business that supports their e...
Women in the Wine Business + Seasonal Sangria
September 29, 2022 11:43 - 1 hour - 124 MBIn this week’s episode, I talk with Anne McIntosh & Nicole Casell - owners of Alchemy Wine & Beer. Hear how a bachelorette party in New Orleans led these two women to leave their high-level corporate jobs to start a wine & beer bar in Western NY and how sticking to a vision and finding the right supporters helped them turn an idea into a hub of community and togetherness. Along the way we talk about their latest project— the Bubble Bar— what it takes to become a Certified Sommelier, spiritua...
Secrets of an Introvert Biz Woman + Walnut Cake
June 02, 2022 14:02 - 57 minutes - 105 MBToday I talk with Chef Apparel Designer, Sandra Harvey — who I met through Jenny Powell-Castor from Episode 4 . Learn the incredible story of how this California fashion designer came to design a whole new Chef Coat especially for women bringing fashion and function together in a never-seen-before way. We’ll go on her journey from the fashion world to Culinary School and and how she stuck to her vision despite continuous pushback (mostly from male chefs and teachers). We talk about growing ...
Community Focused Business + Vegan Banana Bread
April 15, 2022 16:33 - 1 hour - 135 MBIn this week’s episode, I talk to English teacher turned bakery manager, animal rights advocate and business owner, Natasha Tatton. We start with her early memories of less-than-stellar meals and her search for delicious vegan options. Hear about how she first started in food business by serving meals in a hospital in the United Kingdom to running Eds Bred with her husband in Whistler, Canada. Learn about Natasha’s commitment to community in Whistler, and how they organize their 100% plant-...
Choosing Food Transparency + Perfectly Roasted Chicken
February 15, 2022 01:51 - 1 hour - 130 MBIn this week’s episode, I talk to regenerative farmer, wife, foodie and mom to five kids, Paige Jackson, who I first ‘met’ online when she posted about her Romertopf clay baker (you can hear the whole story in the interview!). We talk about how her quest to have more transparency in food after experiencing some health complications led her and her husband on the path to starting their own farm and eventually raising their kids participating in farm life. Learn some of Paige’s secrets to incl...
Food Mentorship, Eating Disorders + Everything Cheese
December 24, 2021 03:32 - 1 hour - 142 MBIn this week’s episode, we are talking to writer, author, editor, food expert and Cheese Maven, Hannah Howard who recently published her second book, “Plenty: A Memoir of Food and Family” celebrating the many, often unseen, pockets of women in the food world. We talk about her journey into food, starting with her mother (who is one of the women featured in her book) all the way through her years in New York eating, drinking, serving, bartending, cooking on hot lines, and flipping giant wheel...
Food As Art As Food + Olive Oil Cake
November 28, 2021 04:14 - 1 hour - 139 MBHey there, it’s been quite a while since there’s been a new episode. As a farmer, I’ve been busy the past few months! This week, I’m back at it talking to Artist, Curator and Animator, Sarah Klein. Now you may be wondering why I’m talking to an Artist on a podcast about food, well, I’ll tell you! As a co-creator of the Local Foods Wheel (a wonderful tool to determine what is in season where you live), Sarah regularly contributes her creativity to projects about local and seasonal foods, from...
Feminine Culinary Leadership + Watermelon
July 29, 2021 17:39 - 1 hour - 127 MBIn this week's episode, I talk to Chef Kimberly Brock Brown who recently was elected as the President of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). We talk about her journey into food and eventually to this role as the first woman, first person of color AND first Pastry Chef to be president in the ACF’s 92-year history. Along the way, Chef Kimberly shares her stories of strong women role models in her life who taught her the importance of taking action to effect change. We cover all kinds of ...
Innovation vs. Tradition + All Things Rice
July 02, 2021 16:07 - 1 hour - 186 MBHey there! This week's interview with farmer and mother, Heather Fukase, is a bit on the long side but I just couldn't cut out all the deliciously fun topics we cover! So, take your time with it and enjoy. In this week's episode, we get a full lesson on RICE-- learning about how it is grown in Japan, the different varieties & what makes them different, how to eat it and of course, a rice recipe for Miso Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Miso Rice Balls). Along the way, Heather shares her stories of...
Relationship, Curiosity & the Meat Industry + Sweet Rolls
June 03, 2021 23:45 - 1 hour - 122 MBOn this episode, we talk to Jill Gould of the Butter Meat Co. about being in relationship to our food. Relationship to our food is not just about knowing where it came from, but also the relationships we build around food, how food is intertwined in our relationships (like family recipes), and how it is connected to our relationship with the earth & world around us. As the owner of Butter Meat Co., a business selling dual-purpose beef, Jill is an expert on the cattle industry and takes us th...
In Memory of Carla Bartolucci + Einkorn Wheat
May 27, 2021 23:13 - 32 minutes - 58.8 MBThis week, I heard the very sad news of the passing of Carla Bartolucci. I’ve not met her, but her work has influenced my relationship with food in ways that ripple out to most people I connect with over food. Carla was the CEO and Founder of Jovial Foods (along with her husband) and responsible for bringing awareness of Einkorn wheat closer to the mainstream. Her journey with this original, non-hybridized wheat started with her daughter’s intense gluten sensitivities combined with her passi...
Simple Acts of Selfless Self-Care + Papaya
May 20, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 101 MBThis week’s interview is with chef & urban gardener, Ari Botsford Cohen where we explore the many uses of papaya while chatting about vintage recipes, meat tenderizing, and how self-care can be a selfless act. Along the way, we’ll learn more about Ari’s story of food from her great-grandfather’s cookbooks to her dad starting a farm and gardening. She is passionate about working with her clients as a private chef, re-awakening their enjoyment of food despite dietary restrictions and challeng...
Callaloo + Repairing BIPOC Relationship to Food
May 06, 2021 04:15 - 1 hour - 136 MBToday’s interview is with farmer and food advocate, Allison Dehonney. Travel with us to the Caribbean where we learn how she makes the ubiquitous Callaloo— a sort of soupy-stew using indigenous Caribbean greens called dasheen. Along the way, we’ll learn more about Allison’s story of food from her Trinidadian roots to her current home in Buffalo, NY where she works tirelessly to provide access to food, nutrition and food education for underserved urban communities. We ‘geek out’ about gett...
Yema + Following A Path of Joy
April 15, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 170 MBToday I talk with Chef & Food Truck Owner, Jenny Castor. Learn how this former Ballerina finds herself going to Culinary School, saving her from severe depression and helping her re-invent her future. We talk about following joy, the gifts and challenges of perfectionism, creating stability in unstable times, bringing feminine beauty to food, how to roast turkey like a pro, and her idea of the “perfect bite.” Along the way she tells of the BIGGEST Christmas surprise ever and shares her ...
No Two Carrots Are Alike
April 01, 2021 05:00 - 53 minutes - 98.8 MBMy guest on Women in Food this week is Tanja Westfall-Greiter. Tanja is a farmer in the Austrian Alps. Her life principle is to make a positive contribution to the world, which she does through her food as well as her teaching. She’s the founder of the International Women Farmers Group as well as writing and teaching about garden methodologies that she employs and their roots from women gardeners and traditional teachings. She’s also an avid cook and lover of food, sharing with us how sh...
Sausages & Male Kitchen Culture
March 16, 2021 02:53 - 45 minutes - 83.7 MBMy guest on Women in Food this week is Jessica Arends. Jessica is the Executive Chef for Six Friends Cabernet, a restaurant featuring New York made wines paired with fresh local cuisine. Jessica brings together her experience cooking in three different countries and working in a large range of food businesses to express her passion for farm-to-table delights. Besides the restaurant, her current adventure includes starting an Artisan Sausage business with her husband where they bring a pa...
The Story of Women in Food
March 16, 2021 02:40 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MBWelcome to the Women in Food Podcast where we meet at the intersection of Food, Business and the Feminine! I’m your hostess, Missy Singer DuMars and it is my mission to elevate the diverse voices of women in our global food culture while exciting and empowering you in your kitchen! Before we get into the interviews, I thought I would tell you a little bit about the history and philosophy of Women in Food – because it’s a bit of an adventure all its own! Each episode after this, I inter...
Women In Food Trailer
March 12, 2021 23:29 - 1 minute - 1.41 MBWelcome to the Women in Food Podcast where we talk all things Food, Business and the Feminine! I’m your hostess, Missy Singer DuMars and it is my mission to elevate the diverse voices of women in our global food culture while exciting and empowering you in your kitchen! Each episode, I interview a woman in food – chefs, farmers, writers, teachers, bakers and other food makers on their personal story with food. We’ll also talk about their current favorite meals and share recipes you can m...