Best Epicureans Podcasts (2024)

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Nori De Vega on growing up in 2 different cities, supporting local restaurants, and Oregon water 1:12:38

6d ago1:12:38

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It's a heartfelt conversation between what seems like a couple of old pals : Trish interviews Nori De Vega - food blogger, independent restaurant advocate, and co-founder of "Tikim". "Tikim," which means "to taste" in Tagalog, is a concept inspired by Nori and two great pals to further the Filipino-American narrative by sharing their experiences - …

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Christopher Kimball on "Cook America" initiative, apple pies, and cooking alone (it's the best!) 52:38

1M ago52:38

52:38

Christopher Kimball of Christopher Kimball's Milk Street back on the podcast to talk about what he's calling his new initiative, "Cook America." Chris is essentially taking the idea behind why he started Milk Street and wanting to do more to encourage people to get in their kitchens and cook. Chris and Trish catch up since the last time they chatte…

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Amanda Arrigotti-White on Curate & Co., selling your brand, and storytelling 52:29

2M ago52:29

52:29

Trish is diving into some PR 101 with founder and CEO of Curate & Co, Amanda Arrigotti-White. She started the company eight years ago - it's a public relations and social media agency that specializes in the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Amanda talks about where she got her start in PR (wasn't a bad gig!) and how she slowly worked her…

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David Page on telling stories, too much lobster on the lobster roll, and his new project 1:06:25

3M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

David Page, former Executive Producer and Creator of "Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives" is back on the podcast to tell us all about his new project! Dave and Trish catch up on the latest, get in some good ole news talk, grumble about the latest food trends, and share their love of storytelling. David is launching a new podcast, "Culinary Characters Unl…

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Erich Berg on Ricochet Wine Company, bouncing around, and giving back 1:13:45

5M ago1:13:45

1:13:45

Hang on folks, it's a bouncy one. Trish interviews Erich Berg, founder and winemaker of Ricochet Wine Company. Erich is from the East Coast and first learned about wine when he got a job in a fine dining restaurant after college. In 2004, he decided to move to Oregon to work a harvest at Domaine Serene, and loved it, but a hip surgery a few years i…

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Mariluz Garcia on growing up Basque/Mexican, first generation scholars, and becoming a politician 1:04:28

5M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

It's a first for this podcast - Trish interviews loooongtime friend, (ahem) Dr. Mariluz Garcia. Trish and Mariluz met as teenagers in Manzanita Dorm at the University of Nevada, Reno. The universe was kind enough to throw a group of gals together in this dorm, who went on to become the best of college pals, creating some life-long memories. Mariluz…

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Aly Romero on making dinner with Dad, cooking competitions, and her FIRST cookbook 53:25

6M ago53:25

53:25

Just a couple of food nerds, gabbing about kitchens, meatball recipes and other things -- all wrapped up in this fun conversation with Aly Romero. Aly was born in New Zealand and then lived in lots of different places including Hawaii, Sonoma County and now, Texas. She says all of these places influenced her palette, but her Dad definitely helped g…

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Dr. Elia Gourgouris on Greece, manifesting your best life, and kindness 52:39

7M ago52:39

52:39

He's back! Dr. Elia Gourgouris, or The Happiness Doctor first chatted with Trish smack dab in the middle of a pandemic and it was a lot about how to nagivate a crisis. It's Episode 106 if you want to take a listen. This time around, they catch up on what Elia has been up to, which includes long trips to Greece and something really special in the wo…

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Kayla Howey on Nancy's Pizza, The Original Dish, and not waiting 1:07:07

8M ago1:07:07

1:07:07

Food nerd alert! Recipe developer and food blogger Kayla Howey and Trish geek out a bit over food, pantry staples, and Kayla's journey to blogging her recipes. She talks about her family's history with Nancy's Pizza in Chicago, the reasons for going to culinary school, and why she decided to put her recipes out on the world wide web. It's a super f…

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A.J. Weinzettel on his discovery of wine, some of his fave Oregon wineries, and "Weinnotes" 51:49

9M ago51:49

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A.J. Weinzettel says he's on a journey to tell stories about the people and places behind wine. Growing up in Tennessee, wine wasn't necessarily a "thing"... it took a move to Oregon before he got bitten by the wine bug. He talks about the moment it happened and how it wasn't just what was in his glass that started this journey. It began with writi…

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Adrian Martin on cheffing "Below Deck," settling down, and honor 49:57

10M ago49:57

49:57

Chef Adrian Martin on the podcast and what a kick in the pants! Adrian is the current Executive Chef for Parkhurst Wine Cellars, although a lot of people may know him as the chef on Season 6 of reality TV show "Below Deck" on Bravo. Adrian grew up working in Dad's restaurant in St. Martin and went to culinary school in France at the age of 16. He d…

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Sam Block on the holidays, peeing your pants (Trish, not Sam), and the espresso martini 1:17:12

11M ago1:17:12

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They're together again in this special, heart-warming holiday edition of Hungry for More. And yes, there are cocktails. It's an episode all about tradition, family, and the cozy the holidays often bring. Sam gives an update about what she's been up to lately (improv classes!), and then they dive right in to their favorite aspects of the holiday sea…

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Natasha Feldman on dinner parties, the most perfect brisket, and finding her place 1:11:50

12M ago1:11:50

1:11:50

It's easy to see why Natasha Feldman has the success she does : she's funny, charming, and doesn't take herself too seriously. It's also obvious she's an incredible cook - even through a Zoom call. Natasha is a cookbook author, culinary school drop-out (her words and she explains), and she's produced, co-directed and hosted a couple of cooking show…

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Chevonne Ball on Dirty Radish, her love of France, and making connections 1:02:38

1y ago1:02:38

1:02:38

Get ready for deliberate, thoughtful answers. Certified sommelier and French wine scholar, Chevonne Ball on the podcast and she's bringing all of her incredible energy. Founder of "Dirty Radish," curated wine and food tours in the Willamette Valley and France, Chevonne loves sharing what she loves with others. She worked at Le Pigeon in Portland - …

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Clare Tooley on living in France, the art of listening, and being a Master of Wine 1:06:42

1y ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Clare Tooley, Master of Wine, understood this assignment y'all. She chats with Trish about her British parents, being born in Spain, but living the first 7 years of her life in France and how that magic translated to the rest of her life. She discovered wine in Notting Hill (this is a fun story), and explains how this discovery led her down so many…

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Maria Ponzi on "Pinot Girl", finding your story, and the 4-ounce pour 1:12:19

1y ago1:12:19

1:12:19

Maria Ponzi (Vineyards, not scheme) takes us on the sweetest trip down Oregon wine memory lane. Her parents, Dick and Nancy Ponzi moved to Oregon from California to grow grapes and make wine. The fact they didn't know HOW to make wine wasn't really a thing. They were determined, ambitious, hard-working, and as Maria says, along with all the other w…

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Dan Pelosi on food and family, finding his groove, and "Grossy Pelosi" 53:59

1y ago53:59

53:59

Dan Pelosi aka "Grossy Pelosi" shares his most intimate details with Trish in this racy interview. Not really, but the two gab about all things family and food, meatballs, changing careers, and putting out good content for viewers. Dan comes from a big, tight-knit family who he says is all about food and really, where he learned how to get around i…

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Chef Becky on Burgerville, culinary school in Ireland, and sourcing local 1:03:09

1+ y ago1:03:09

1:03:09

From a large family, Chef Becky McGrath says she's been cooking for as long as she can remember. A segment on the "Today" show though, sealed the deal for her to go to culinary school. She was accepted to a particular culinary school in Ireland, where she learned how important (and necessary) it is to source as local as possible. Coming back to the…

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Jill Osur on breaking down barriers, using wine as a conduit for change, and Teneral Cellars 1:04:20

1+ y ago1:04:20

1:04:20

She believes a bottle of wine can start conversations, break down walls, bring people together, and be a conduit for change. Jill Osur is an entrepreneur, public speaker, and founder and CEO of Teneral Cellars - a certified women-owned business. Jill says she's on a mission to reshape the wine industry to reflect its most loyal customer - women. Sh…

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Shelley Chapman on eating with intent, vegan mozz, and letting go 57:01

1+ y ago57:01

57:01

Shelley Chapman from @TheMindfulPlate is BACK on the podcast! Trish interviewed her last spring and so much has changed in her life. She talks about her travels, what she learned and the inspiration she brought back home. She also talks about cutting her hair and why it was a big damn deal. The two talk recipes, eating with intent, and why control …

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Craig Camp on discovering wine, moving to Southern Oregon, and his love for risotto 53:51

1+ y ago53:51

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He has dedicated the majority of his life to wine and the wine industry. Craig Camp is currently the general manager at Troon Vineyard, but he grew up in Illinois, where wine was, as he says "unknown." It wasn't until a trip to Europe in college that everything changed for Craig, he says his "passion for food and wine overwhelmed my sense of realit…

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Andrea Slonecker on "Wine Food", pretzels, and her new project (years in the making) 1:08:00

1+ y ago1:08:00

1:08:00

A life and a career revolving around all things culinary, and she wouldn't have it any other way. Originally from Nebraska, Andrea Slonecker says she always dreamed of traveling and moving away (although she says she 100% appreciates those roots more now), and Trish and Andrea bond over those famous mom-casseroles that still hold special places in …

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David Paige on how a wine shop changed his life, moving to Oregon, and Pinot noir 59:19

1+ y ago59:19

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He's dedicated the majority of his life to wine : learning about it, making it, selling it. Dave Paige of David Paige Wines talks about growing up in the Midwest, where wine wasn't a thing, but working in a wine shop changed all of it. He got hooked, left Ohio State University, and made a beeline for UC Davis where he continued his wine education. …

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Rifino Valentine on distilling alcohol, day trading, and doing things the right way 57:20

1+ y ago57:20

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A bar napkin and a plan. That's how Rifino Valentine says his business, Valentine Distilling Co. was born. Of course there was a lot of work and thought that came later, but Rifino says he was ready for something different. He was day trading stocks on Wall Street at the time and quite successful, but he says it wasn't enough and he was really gett…

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Lisa Steele on Fresh Eggs Daily, why chickens need a raise, and the lucky number 7 55:49

1+ y ago55:49

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They call her "Queen of the Coop" for a reason. Lisa Steele is a 5th generation chicken keeper, author, blogger, and TV host - just name a few things on her plump resume. While she grew up across the street from her grandparents' chicken farm and she herself had chickens, there was no real desire to do that as a career. She went to school to be an …

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Ellen Marie Bennett on Hedley & Bennett, knives, and no comparison 44:48

2y ago44:48

44:48

The queen of aprons and kitchen work wear company "Hedley & Bennett" talks about all the changes she's been going through over the last couple of years. Ellen Marie Bennett (EB) talks about having a baby and trying to juggle being a full-time mom and a full-time business lady, and what she learned from that. She highlights the positive changes her …

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Randy Ullom on Kendall Jackson, winemaking, and being an "American Wine Legend" 57:06

2y ago57:06

57:06

Winemaster Randy Ullom shares a glass of Chardonnay with Trish and spills the beans on how he got that title.Randy was recently named "American Wine Legend" in Wine Enthusiast's Wine Star Awards. He talks about growing up with a winemaking dad (he did it as a hobby), his adventures in Chile, and that lightbulb moment when he decided winemaking was …

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Kylie Mazon-Chambers on "Cooking with Cocktail Rings," pregnant food blogging, and her weather app 57:24

2y ago57:24

57:24

Her love of food is evident in everything she does and in nearly every answer of this interview. Kylie Mazon-Chambers, the mind behind the food blog "Cooking with Cocktail Rings" shares the good, the bad, and the sometimes challenging aspects of food blogging. Here's a twist : she's also pregnant and talks about the speed bumps that has produced in…

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Lauren McDuffie on My Kitchen Little, food blogging, and the hunt for the best cheeseburger 1:01:16

2y ago1:01:16

1:01:16

She lives in the land of food and we're all reaping the benefits. Lauren McDuffie is a food blogger, cookbook author, food photographer and stylist. She's the author of "Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest," and just finished writing "Southern Lights," which comes out June 2023. Her blog, "My Kitchen Little" was started because she says she wanted to g…

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Dr. Mike Amaranthus on finding fungi, a new book, and always learning about mushrooms 57:50

2y ago57:50

57:50

Oh, the magical world of mushrooms and Dr. Mike Amaranthus helps us break it all down. I've interviewed him before (Episode 64), but in this interview, we really take a deeper dive into the importance of mushrooms, the medicinal ones and the psychedelic ones. Dr. Amaranthus wrote a new book, "Fry, Thrive, or Die," and it's a pocket guide on the 50 …

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Misty Banchero on grilling (and smoking), changing paths, and being a butcher's wife 55:21

2y ago55:21

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It's not what she expected or planned, but Misty Banchero says as soon as she started grilling and smoking meats on social media, the love started to pour in. Her career was in retail management and she wasn't looking to change paths, but the pandemic had other plans. This 4th generation butcher's wife found herself without a job, but made the most…

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Sam Block on America's Test Kitchen, being on camera, and feet pics 1:03:22

2y ago1:03:22

1:03:22

She's back! We're toasting again to the fun and funny Sam Block. She made quite the splash on TikTok, and now, you've probably seen her creating online content for America's Test Kitchen. We catch up with all the things she's been up to since our last interview. Sam chats favorite cocktails, some of the yummy dishes she's been cooking up, and the t…

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Meathead Goldwyn on barbecue, doing what you love, and turkey 1:14:22

2y ago1:14:22

1:14:22

The first person to call him Meathead was his dad, he's been going by the name ever since and he's ok with it. Meathead Goldwyn, author of New York Times bestselling cookbook, "Science of Great Barbecue & Grilling" says his love for barbecue really started with his dad, but it all clicked for him when he stopped by a BBQ joint while in college in F…

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Erin Jeanne McDowell on Grandma's kitchen, savory baking, and timing 1:02:46

2y ago1:02:46

1:02:46

She's a cookbook author, recipe developer, and award-winning food stylist and Erin Jeanne McDowell has done it again : new cookbook released October 11th. She's also incredibly smart, lovely, and funny. She shares where her love of baking came from (you know I love a good grandparent story), and how she really learned how to bake and cook in two di…

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Mark Fine on booze, Ogden's Own Distillery, and celebrating who you are 56:08

2y ago56:08

56:08

President of Ogden's Own Distillery, Mark Fine takes us through the sometimes complex world of the beverage industry. With 30 years of experience, including the Director of Beverage for Norwegian Cruise Line, Mark knows spirits and more importantly, knows how to sell them. He says it was a no brainer when the opportunity at Ogden's came up, mostly …

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Susan Lin on Grandpa, how music effects what's in your glass, and perspective 1:04:00

2y ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Master of Wine Susan Lin shares her love of wine and her love of music and how the two ultimately intersected for her. Susan grew up playing the piano at a young age, but says music was always a part of her life. Her Grandpa was the one who actually introduced her to the world of wine and she says after a job at Google, she decided to take the wine…

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Sara Hauman on Top Chef, tiny fish, and leaning in 1:12:39

2+ y ago1:12:39

1:12:39

The delightful and smiley Sara Hauman spills the beans on cooking school, working in restaurants (one in Spain in particular), why she didn't go on Bravo's Top Chef the first they asked about her, and what she learned from that experience. Now in Portland, Oregon and starting her own tinned fish company, Sara says it was simply time to lean in to w…

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Jessica Mozeico on her dad, Et Fille Wines, and finding gratitude 55:32

2+ y ago55:32

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Winemaker Jessica Mozeico shares her heart and her journey in creating Et Fille Wines with her dad, Howard. "Et fille" means "and daughter" in French and that's just where this story starts. Her dad, a software engineer, had a true passion about wine, even making it in the garage as a hobby for years. Jessica had a successful career in biotechnolog…

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J.M. Hirsch on Milk Street, traveling the globe, and shaking cocktails 1:11:14

2+ y ago1:11:14

1:11:14

A delightful conversation with Milk Street's Editorial Director, J.M. Hirsch. He's also the author of "Shake Strain Done" and "Pour Me Another." He talks about splitting his childhood in the U.S. and in Europe and why going to school in Scotland and getting out of his comfort zone was the best thing for him. A job at AP writing crime stories eventu…

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Ian Burch on Archery Summit, his love of Pinot, and confessions in his basement 1:11:25

2+ y ago1:11:25

1:11:25

Winemaker Ian Burch shares his love of winemaking, Pinot Noir, and why he ultimately decided to plant his feet in the Willamette Valley. Ian says he was (unapologetically) a complete plant nerd and it was high school where the seed of viticulture was planted. That sent him on a path studying it in school and working and interning at wineries from C…

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Ryan Turley on smoking meat, being a dad, and creating content for TikTok 55:19

2+ y ago55:19

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He has a full-time job, he's a full-time dad, and in his spare time, he's a full-time content creator (@It's Ryan Turley on YouTube). That was a joke - he doesn't have any spare time, but he somehow manages to put his passion out there for the world to see. Ryan Turley found himself at the start of the pandemic with a lot more time on his hands and…

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Christine Tobin on "Julia," food styling, and coming full circle 1:09:52

2+ y ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Food stylist Christine Tobin never thought she'd work on a project like HBO Max's "Julia, " but this "movie lady" who's done food styling for several movies like "American Hustle," Little Women," and "Joy" says that dream recently came true. She chats with Trish about growing up watching Julia Child on TV, the challenges (and successes) she and her…

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Shelley Chapman on mindful nutrition, NOT eating your feelings, and helping others 1:12:24

2+ y ago1:12:24

1:12:24

She's dynamic, she's real and she's all about mindful nutrition. Shelley Chapman, or "Shelley Wellness" is a mindful nutritionist and host of her cooking show "The Mindful Plate" on her YouTube channel. She says she developed an eating disorder as a teenager, dealing with her emotions by over eating. A moment in her early thirties changed everythin…

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Leslie Sbrocco on being resilient, turning her passion into a career and leaving room for the magic 44:50

2+ y ago44:50

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Super fun, super fabulous Leslie Sbrocco shares how she turned her passion into her career and how she pivoted during (and after) all the challenges the pandemic threw her way. The host of "100 Days, Drinks, Dishes, and Destinations," also talks about what keeps her motivated these days, after shooting more episodes of her show got squashed due to …

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Airis Johnson on grandma's cooking, being a "Chopped" champion, and going from line cook to leader 1:23:09

2+ y ago1:23:09

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Airis the Chef takes the spotlight in this light-hearted, real and honest conversation. She grew up in New Orleans with a grandma who cooked most of the meals and a mom who she credits for exposing her to not only food, but life experiences. It was in college that Airis - not being a huge fan of the cafeteria food - decided she wanted to do some co…

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Jen Quist on finding her passion, opening restaurants and a bar called Holler House 1:12:58

2+ y ago1:12:58

1:12:58

It seems there's not a lot Jen Quist can't do. She sold real estate in San Francisco, went to culinary school in New York, opened a restaurant, closed that restaurant (a devastating yet critical moment in her life), consulted on other establishments, and then launched "Holler Hospitality". And that's just a few. She talks to Trish about growing up …

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Meaghan Dorman on being a mixologist, Grandma Dee, and curating bar magic 1:07:22

3y ago1:07:22

1:07:22

Award winning mixologist, bartender, educator (and curator of BAR MAGIC!), Meaghan Dorman talks to Trish about how a job she liked and was good at eventually turned into her career and ultimately her passion. Meaghan talks about creating bar programs in New York City, how she and other females in the industry really celebrated each other, and the D…

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David Page on holiday food traditions, throwing his shoe at the TV, and writing a new book 1:08:36

3y ago1:08:36

1:08:36

Trish rounds out the year with a fun and interesting interview with David Page - former Executive Producer and creator of hit TV show "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives." As a former network news producer, the two talk about the news industry - the good, the bad, and the ugly and what sparked his desire to start a new book. "Food Americana" was publishe…

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Suzanne Cupps on going to cooking school when she didn't cook, opening restaurants, and vegetables 1:12:47

3y ago1:12:47

1:12:47

A blast from the past as these two Aiken, South Carolina kids catch up in a big way. Trish met Suzanne Cupps in middle school and the two became fast friends. After college, Suzanne struggled a bit to figure out the "what's next" and ended up moving to New York City where she eventually enrolled in cooking school, although she'll tell you (and her …

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Sam Block on America's Test Kitchen, writing cookbooks and making fun of yourself 1:11:54

3y ago1:11:54

1:11:54

Cheers! Super funny Sam Block on the podcast, chatting with Trish about growing up with a bunch of boys, getting into cooking, working on a cruise line, and why she started a TikTok channel. The two share a cocktail for the interview, share their dreams for the world (not really), and talk about food. And writing a cookbook. And being single.…

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