Best Dr. Geo Banks Weston Podcasts (2024)

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36: Investing in yourself as a Food Blogger with Stefani Renee of Savor and Sage 34:15

3d ago34:15

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Stefani Renee is a culinary storyteller, blending traditional Southern flavors with a unique Bay Area twist on her blog, Savor + Sage. Inheriting a love of cooking, throwing parties, storytelling, and creating from her Granny Octavia, Stefani celebrates this influence through her creative pursuits, showcasing her passion for cooking, entertaining, …

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35: How to Evolve Your Creative Practice with Sherrod Faulks of DEEP BLACK 42:20

24d ago42:20

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Sherrod Faulks, a true Renaissance man, journeyed through culinary arts, photography, and software development before finding his passion in ceramics. Co-founding Slice & Torte, a food media company, helped him refine his branding and entrepreneurial skills. Yet, it was a pottery class that changed his path and led him to create DEEP BLACK, a ceram…

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34: Reframing the Health Narrative on Culturally Rich Foods with Ashley Berthoumieux of Mieux by Ashley Nutrition 43:02

1M ago43:02

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Ashley Berthoumieux is a registered dietitian and the visionary behind Mieux by Ashley. She is passionate about guiding women (with an intentional focus on women of color) toward sustainable, health-focused choices for their bodies while championing Health At Every Size™. In this episode, Ashley shares how and why she chose to pursue a career in nu…

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33: Exploring the Intersection of Soul Food and Music with Marwin Brown of Food Fidelity 42:02

2M ago42:02

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Marwin Brown, is an entrepreneur, DJ, and the creative mind behind the food blog, Food Fidelity. Through his platform Marwin showcased his passion for modern soul food and music shines through his family-friendly recipes, all inspired by dope music tracks. In this episode, Marwin shares the origins of Food Fidelity and how, throughout his life expe…

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32: Preserving Black Culinary Narratives through Storytelling with Sheree Williams of Cuisine Noir and The Global Food and Drink Initiative 40:46

2M ago40:46

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Sheree Williams is the founder and executive director of The Global Food and Drink Initiative (GFDI), based in Oakland, California. Since 2009, Sheree has been leading the charge in culinary storytelling as the publisher of the first Black global digital and print culinary lifestyle publication, Cuisine Noir Magazine. Through her visionary leadersh…

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31: How Diverse Voices Impact Philly's Restaurant and Culinary Culture with Ernest Owens of Ernest Media Empire 1:08:59

3M ago1:08:59

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In the highly anticipated season 3 premiere of Table 86, I am joined by none other than Ernest Owens. Ernest is an award-winning journalist, CEO of Ernest Media Empire, LLC, Editor of Eater Philly, and Political Writer at Large for Philadelphia Magazine. He's also President of the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists and Regional Vice Pres…

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Season 3 Announcement and Update 5:37

3M ago5:37

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Season 3 launches in March 2023, and your host Dr. Geo is checking in to update you on what's been happening since the conclusion of Season 2, his plans for Season 3 (with a few mentions of special guests), and the future of the Table 86 podcast. Also, check out our new podcast art! Subscribe, rate, and follow @geostable on Instagram to know when o…

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Matt Hershberger: Food Taboos 30:45

1+ y ago30:45

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What are food taboos? How are they created? And how do we break the power they hold over us? Matt Hershberger is back to explore the world of food taboos. We talk about the lobster's rise from taboo to luxury in colonial American history, we dish about bug eating and unpack how a lot of these food taboos are really just learned forms of disgust tha…

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30: The Transferable Skills that Food Blogging Builds with Meiko Temple of Meiko and the Dish 39:58

2+ y ago39:58

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In the Season 2 Finale of Table 86 Podcast, we are joined by Meiko Temple. Meiko Temple is a self-taught home cook and the vibrant personality behind the food blog Meiko And The Dish, where she shares fresh and soulful recipes inspired by her upbringing. In addition to being at the helm of her own blog, Meiko is also a very successful freelance cre…

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29: Turning your Weekly Grocery Trip into a Successful Instagram Account with Tracey Johnson of Tracey Joe's 34:59

2+ y ago34:59

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Tracey Johnson is a full-time historian and part-time home cook. She turned her obsession with Trader Joe's into the successful Instagram page Tracey Joe's which features delicious, easy-to-make recipes using Trader Joe's ingredients. In this episode, Tracey shares how a research trip to the National Archives in New York inspired her to start her I…

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28: Using Digital Media to center Diverse Voices in the Wine Industry with Sarita Cheaves of VineMeUp 37:21

3y ago37:21

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From podcaster to blogger to author, Sarita Cheaves is a wine media producer with a passion for food and wine. A DC native, she is known for discovering great wines and unique wine pairings and has a WSET (Wine Spirits Education Trust) certification. Sarita's latest launch is a wine activity book titled to be adored by wine enthusiasts and those se…

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27: How to Become a Full-Time Content Creator with Anela Malik of Feed the Malik 47:04

3y ago47:04

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Anela Malik is the food and lifestyle influencer at the helm of Feed the Malik. She is a writer, cat lover, and traveler who shares truly tasty treats and experiences with an eye towards thoughtful, intentional consumption. Through her platform she shares diverse food stories, simple recipes and sourdough methods, travel inspiration, and more. In t…

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Table Topic Mini-Episode 4: 10 Stellar Tips and Tools for Content Creation 6:20

3y ago6:20

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When it comes to creating stellar social media and blogging content, quality and consistency should always be top of mind. In this Table Topic, we revisit Episode 20 where food and lifestyle blogger Dominek Tubbs of Dom N’ the City gives us the tips and tools she uses to work smarter, to gather inspiration, and to automate her social media and blog…

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Dr. Geo Banks-Weston: How Social Media Builds Community 45:36

3y ago45:36

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Dr. Geo Banks-Weston was an early adopter of social media. Back in the day, when filters flooded people's Instagram feeds, he learned just how powerful of a tool it could be in building communities and how digital media as a whole could be leveraged to become a powerful platform for voices of color. Since starting his blog, Geo's Table, in 2014, Dr…

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26: Becoming an Emmy Award Winning TV Host with Kae Lani Palmisano, Host of Check, Please! Philly & Amuse-Bouche Podcast 44:00

3y ago44:00

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Kae Lani Palmisano is the Emmy Award-winning host of WHYY's Check, Please! Philly, a television show that explores dining throughout the Philadelphia region as well as the host and writer of WHYY's Delishtory, a digital series on the history of food. She is also the host of a podcast called Amuse-Bouche which explores the food industry's big ideas …

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25: Launching a BBQ Brand with Demond Mullen of SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs 36:33

3y ago36:33

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Demond Mullen (also known as DJ) is the owner of SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs. Based in Willow Grove, PA, SWEEETHEAT Sauces and Rubs are sold at many local retailers in the Philadelphia area including Di Bruno Brothers, Weaver's Way, Kimberton Whole Foods and many more. He describes his products as all natural with multiple layers of flavor that star…

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Table Topic Mini-Episode 3: 20 Black-Owned Spirits Brands to Support 14:02

3y ago14:02

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Did you know that there are more than one hundred Black-owned spirits brands? If you're interested in imbibing in a few (but don't know where to start), then this is the episode for you. In this this table topic mini-episode, we revisit Episode 17: Building a Black-Owned Wine and Spirits Brand, where I was joined by Sean McCloud, the founder and ow…

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Alexandra Jones: How to taste cheese 46:16

3y ago46:16

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There's eating cheese and then there's tasting cheese. Like... REALLY tasting cheese. We're talking about engaging every sense and being present in the moment while indulging in the ultimate dairy bliss. That's just a brief description of how a proper cheese tasting is done, according to dairy expert Alexandra Jones, author of Stuff Every Cheese Lo…

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24: Why All Chefs Need to Travel with Chef Cleophus Hethington Jr. of Triangular Traded Spices 38:35

3y ago38:35

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Chef Cleophus "Ophus" Hethington is a talented chef from Miami who has been featured in Cuisine Noir, Atlanta Magazine, Eater, and the Miami Herald. Beginning his career in the U.S. Navy, Chef Ophus has a passion for traveling, and specifically how the African diaspora has historically and continues to impact the cuisine and spices of the world. He…

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Table Topic Mini-Episode 2: How to Plan an Epic Event 7:10

3y ago7:10

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In this Table Topic Mini-Episode, we head back to our Season 2 Premiere (Episode 13), when special event curator and culinary enthusiast Adeola Sokunbi gave us insight on planning and executing top notch events. Adeola has combined her personal love for food and professional expertise in connecting people to create Yolaskitchen. Yolaskitchen starte…

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Bettina Makalintal: Dining in the Suburbs 39:42

3y ago39:42

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For a long time, food media portrayed the suburbs as a dining wasteland full of chain restaurants and unimaginative menus. But suburbia is changing. According to Bettina Makalintal, staff writer at Vice Munchies, we should be paying more attention to the evolving suburban foodscape. In a recent series Bettina helped develop called "State of the Sub…

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23: Cultivating Authenticity as a Food Blogger with Marta Rivera Diaz of Sense and Edibility 41:46

3y ago41:46

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Marta Rivera Diaz is a formally trained chef with more than 25 years of cooking and baking experience. She created her blog Sense & Edibility to encourage advanced and novice cooks, alike, to explore and succeed at executing culinary fundamentals and techniques never before explained to them. Marta melds her multicultural background and extensive t…

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Table Topic Mini-Episode 1: The Best Black-Owned Food Trucks 10:56

3y ago10:56

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It's National Food Truck Week (June 20th - June 27th)! For our first Table Topic Mini-Episode, we're celebrating with Ariel D. Smith, the founder of The Food Truck Scholar and host of its podcast! Her platform seeks to amplify Black voices in the food truck industry, educate current and aspiring food truckers, and inspire those in and beyond the fo…

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22: Pursuing a Second Career as a Professional Chef with Rasheeda Purdie of Ramen By Rā 31:32

3y ago31:32

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From styling A-List celebrities on Fifth Avenue to working under the tutelage of famous chefs like Marcus Samuelson and JJ Johnson, Chef Rasheeda Purdie boasts an impressive resume full of vibrant experiences, all of which she has poured into her ramen business, Ramen by Rā. Launched during the global pandemic, Ramen by Rā offers exclusive “dine-in…

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Emily Contois: Food and Gender 43:22

3y ago43:22

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Why are salads considered feminine? Why is steak seen as a manly meal? Gender and the roles they have come represent is one of the many factors that shape the way our culture perceives food, thus dictating our relationship with eating. Emily Contois has spent her career as an interdisciplinary researcher and teacher exploring the ways in which gend…

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Bonus Episode: Introducing "Table Topic" Mini-Episodes and Mid-Season Check-in 4:05

3y ago4:05

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Your host, Dr. Geo Banks-Weston, is here to introduce a new addition to the Table 86 podcast schedule: "Table Topic" Mini-Episodes!!! The best part is that these bite-sized episodes will be 10 minutes or less and packed with tons of valuable information! As you may know, at the end of each episode our guests lead a segment called "Table Topic" wher…

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Annemarie Dooling on the sweetness of doing nothing 42:25

3y ago42:25

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Annemarie Dooling is constantly in motion. When she's not performing her duties as the Engagement Experiences Product Lead with the Wall Street Journal, she's a writer, burlesque dancer, magician, a fan of antiques, and a home cook. Between her job and her cultural pursuits, it's rare for Annemarie to slow down. But in her recent Wall Street Journa…

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21: Becoming an International Food & Culture Writer with Margo Gabriel 34:14

3y ago34:14

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Margo Gabriel is a freelance writer and cookbook editor from Boston, MA. Her writing has been published in Boston Art Review, Cuisine Noir, Edible Boston, Fodor’s, Popsugar, the New York Times and Solstice Literary Magazine. Earlier this year, Margo fulfilled a long-term goal of moving abroad to Lisbon, Portugal where she is currently enrolled in a…

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Matt Hershberger is Living La Vida Jersey Fresh 49:05

3y ago49:05

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When Matt Hershberger moved from Cincinnati to New Jersey, he felt a little out of place. Withdrawn from the local community in his new home he started experiencing depression with a whole cavalcade of symptoms that were only exasperated by growing anxieties around climate change and the uncertainty of our planet’s future. Over time, Matt found tha…

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20. Balancing Content Creation with a Full-time Career with Dominek Tubbs of Dom N' The City 36:50

3y ago36:50

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Dominek “Dom” Tubbs is a food and lifestyle blogger based in Harlem. Through her blog, Dom N’ the City as well as through social media, she has become known as the go-to guide for eating your way through New York City. She is passionate about highlighting businesses from marginalized communities and loves sharing quick and easy recipes for at home.…

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Sam Slaughter: Food and Nostalgia 37:50

3y ago37:50

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What do the '90s taste like? If this is something you’ve been pondering, you’re in luck! Food and drink writer, Sam Slaughter, has captured the spirit of the decade in his cocktail book "Are You Afraid of the Dark Rum?: and Other Cocktails for '90s Kids" with delightful concoctions like "I'm too sexy for this grog" and "Pickelodeon." But successful…

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19: Self-Publishing a Cocktail Book with Martina Jackson, Author of After Hours 34:59

3y ago34:59

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Have you ever thought about self-publishing a cocktail book or cookbook but don't know where to begin? Well, today's guest is here to help! Martina Jackson is a professional photographer, food blogger, and founder of Drea & Co. - a lifestyle platform. She recently added the title of self-published author to her resume with her first cocktail book: …

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Dr. Neil P. Bardhan: Food and Improv 37:58

3y ago37:58

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Dr. Neil P. Bardhan is a professional storyteller. Seriously, he's one of Philadelphia's top improv performers and has a Ph.D. in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. In this episode he joins Kae Lani Palmisano for a discussion on improv in the kitchen, the language of recipes, and how these worlds collide. Neil also shares with us the art of creating our…

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18: Social Media's impact on Black-Owned Food Businesses with KJ Kearney of Black Food Fridays 46:22

3y ago46:22

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KJ Kearney is the founder, creator, and viral social media influencer behind Black Food Fridays. Black Food Fridays is a call-to-action centered around the economic empowerment of Black-owned businesses. Black Food Fridays encourages everyone to support a Black-owned food and/or beverage business every Friday. In this episode, KJ shares how Black F…

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus: Food and Multiculturalism 46:39

3y ago46:39

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Jessica van Dop DeJesus is an incredibly multifaceted person. She’s a marine, a food and travel writer, a world traveler, a talented producer and food show host, and does it all while being a mom. She sits down with Kae Lani Palmisano to explore how her multicultural experiences impacts her work, her home life, and how she raises her daughter. You …

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17: Building a Black-Owned Wine & Spirits Brand with Sean McCloud of A Taste of the Culture 42:51

3y ago42:51

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Sean McCloud is the founder and owner of A Taste of the Culture, the first membership community dedicated exclusively to Black-owned wine & spirits. Members of this private member community receive a monthly subscription box that includes a black-owned wine or spirit, a black-owned mixer, recipes & suggested serves as well as a home bar accessory. …

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Kate Morgan: Food and Memories 48:36

3y ago48:36

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Food connects us to one another not just in the present, but also reaches into our past and carries us into the future. Journalist Kate Morgan joins Kae Lani Palmisano to discuss Food and Memories, how food can elicit memories but also can create new ones. You can follow Kate Morgan at @ByKateMorgan on Twitter and Instagram. You can read her story …

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16: A Taste of Argentinian Cuisine with Chef Jezabel Careaga of Jezabel's Cafe 31:01

3+ y ago31:01

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Chef Jezabel Careaga is the owner of Jezebel's Cafe and Bakery located in West Philadelphia. Although her roots lie in Palpalá which is located in Northwest Argentina, her restaurant has made a notable stamp on the Philly food scene winning a Best of Philly Award in 2019. In this episode, Jezabel discusses how sharing the cuisine of her childhood h…

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15. A History of Black-Owned Food Trucks with Ariel D. Smith of The Food Truck Scholar 49:18

3+ y ago49:18

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Ariel D. Smith is the founder of The Food Truck Scholar and host of its podcast. The platform seeks to amplify voices in the food truck industry, educate current and aspiring food truckers, and inspire those in and beyond the food truck and entrepreneurship fields. Ariel is also a Ph.D. student at Purdue researching specifically African American pa…

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14: Evolving as a Content Creator with Jazzmine Woodard of Dash of Jazz Blog 37:01

3+ y ago37:01

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Jazzmine Woodard is a young professional and content creator with Houston, TX roots and Nigerian heritage. In 2015, Jazzmine started her blog Dash of Jazz platform for her to share recipes with the goal of helping busy women balance what matters and live on their own terms. In this episode, Jazzmine shares her beginnings as a food blogger and how s…

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13: Curating Culinary Experiences with Adeola Sokunbi of Yolaskitchen 40:51

3+ y ago40:51

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Adeola Sokunbi is a special event curator and culinary enthusiast based in Atlanta, GA. After working for some of the world’s largest and most iconic brands like Coca-Cola and the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games, she decided to combine her personal love for food and professional expertise in connecting people to create Yolaskitchen. Yolaskitchen s…

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Season 1 Recap and Season 2 Preview 8:19

3+ y ago8:19

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Ahead of Season 2 launching in February 2021, your host, Geo Darwin checks in to reflect on the first season of the Table 86 Podcast. In this special bonus episode, He highlights some personal achievements, accomplishments from Season 1 guests and provides you a little preview of what you can expect from Season 2. Be sure to review and subscribe an…

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12: Branding for Bartenders with Barry Johnson of Bartender Barry 27:16

3+ y ago27:16

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Barry Johnson is a professional bartender, certified mixologist, and craft cocktail blogger based in Philadelphia. In 2019, Barry launched his business, Bartender Barry, where he offers private bartending services as well as creates and delivers boutique educational experiences for the cocktail enthusiast. In addition, Barry competed in the 2020 Bl…

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11: Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Recipes with Shanika Graham-White of Orchids and Sweet Tea 32:55

3+ y ago32:55

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Whether photography, recipe development, or writing, creatives in the food industry tend to vary in their area of expertise. That’s why it is so exciting when I come across one who excels at three!Shanika Graham-White is a talented food blogger, photographer, and recipe developer, who has been featured in Food 52, the Feed Feed, Buzzfeed, and many …

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10: Why Representation Matters with Jasmine Lukuku of The Black Food Bloggers Club 38:30

4y ago38:30

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It will come as no surprise that equitable representation is a large issue across the food and beverage industry. And with recent events bringing this problem to the forefront, creatives of colors are demanding that companies address these disparities. That’s why it was so necessary to be joined by an international brand strategist and blogging exp…

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9: Wine Tasting Basics with Vincent Moten of Elevate Your Tastes 44:22

4y ago44:22

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At the table today is Vincent Moten, a wine professional and educator who curates phenomenal wine tasting experiences through his business Elevate your Tastes. In this episode, we discuss his passion for wine and the ways in which he makes the wine tasting process less intimidating. Vince leaves us with his recommendations on some fantastic Black-o…

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8: Food is Love Made Edible with Ben Goodly 31:41

4y ago31:41

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At the table today is New Orleans based food blogger, photographer, and recipe developer, Ben Goodly. Listen in as Ben and I talk about new takes on classic recipes influenced by his upbringing in Alabama, the differences between Creole and Cajun cuisine, and some of his upcoming projects. Ben also serves up some of his favorite spots to dine in Ne…

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7: Stay Home and Stay Healthy with Marsha Hoffmann of SalutNutrition 41:41

4y ago41:41

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In the wake of the stay-at-home orders, we are finding ourselves in unprecedented times. I, for one, have experienced heightened anxiety, and have fallen into some not so healthy routines. The hardest part is finding a way to cycle out of those behaviors. This episode is a part of that self-discovery. In this special episode of Table 86, I welcome …

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6: Caribbean Vegan Cuisine with Chef Lee Bentick 36:01

4+ y ago36:01

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Light, fresh, and island-inspired. Although she uses these words to describe her beautifully plated dishes, they are also well-suited to describe the chef herself. In this episode, I speak with the charming Leeonney Bentick. A personal chef from Baltimore who is pioneering the Vegan Caribbean movement. We discuss her roots in St. Vincent, tips and …

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5: The Best of Instagram (Food Edition) with Sherród Faulks of Slice and Torte and Quin Liburd of Butter be Ready 40:32

4+ y ago40:32

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In this extra special episode, I'm joined by two of my favorite foodies and dear friends, Sherrod of Slice and Torte and Quin of Butter be Ready, to discuss our favorite food-focused Instagram accounts and bloggers in a number of categories ranging from recipe development and photography to cocktails and food styling. Sherrod is half of the dynamic…

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