Hosted by Michelle Daniels and Pooja Parikh, together we’ll enjoy heartfelt and tasty conversations, sitting around a virtual dinner table, where we visit about the language we all speak and enjoy: Food! Join us as we share stories of culture, tradition, comfort food & the recipes that make not only our taste buds happy, but our hearts as well.
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Ep 36: On the Power of Gratitude
In this episode, we’re taking a moment to express gratitude. We’re sharing clips from our amazing guests and the talented individuals who make this podcast possible. These clips are a testament to the power of gratitude and the positive impact we can make on each other’s lives. Get ready to be uplifted, inspired, and filled with gratitude as we celebrate the power of connection and the positive impact we can make on one another.
The creators and brands in this episode are the very same people who have come together to create this amazing holiday eBook to benefit World Central Kitchen. Celebrate gratitude, community, and the season of giving with us, and grab a copy of this special ebook as a gift for yourself or loved ones while contributing to a meaningful cause. 100% of the proceeds will be donated directly to World Central Kitchen.
Ep 35: Priya Osuri, Founder and CEO of Anar Gourmet Foods
Priya Osuri, founder of Anar Gourmet Foods, has taken dear family recipes passed down through generations and made them accessible to homes across the US. She is incredibly intentional about every aspect of her business, from the name, to the spice blends and how they’re made, to the recipes and designs; and her warmth and energy is felt in every bite when you try her products.
Find Anar Gourmet Foods on FoodSocial, shop Anar Gourmet Foods on FoodSocial Market, and follow Anar Gourmet Foods on Instagram!
Mentioned in this episode:
Grandma’s Spicy Chicken Curry Gourmet Seasoning Kit
South Indian Hot Curry Powder
Ep 34: Pri and Dee, Masala Paleo
Find Pri and Dee’s recipes on FoodSocial, and follow their journey on Instagram.
Talented and creative duo Pri and Dee from Masala Paleo identified a need in the healthy food space for Indian food representation, so they joined forces after meeting online and started a recipe blog together. They believe that people should not have to give up the foods they grew up with or love in order to meet their health goals, and they’re helping so many do just that, one recipe at a time.
Masala Paleo Recipes:
Beetroot Raita
Coconut Milk Rice (Thenga Paal Sadam)
Tandoori Roasted Chicken
Gulab Jamun Choco Bites
Ep 33: Hugo Gamino, Hugo’s Cookbook to Life
You can find Hugo’s rich storytelling videos on his Instagram here.
Hugo Gamino is an artist, writer, former chef, and designer turned storyteller. He curates and shares masterful and profound stories around his culture, food, and life. His intentional vulnerability in these stories has created a community where others can see themselves, share similar stories, and find a soft place to land while learning about more than just food.
Mentioned in this episode:
Recipe for Migas
A Story of the Field Worker
A Story of Infertility
Ep 32: Alexandra De Leon, The Hangry Latina
Find Alex’s recipes on FoodSocial, and follow her journey on Instagram.
Alexandra De Leon of The Hangry Latina shares about the weekly tradition in her family called Sobre Mesa, and how it continues to fill her cup today. She also discusses her journey that started in broadcast journalism, and eventually led to her creating recipes. Her goal is to help people “eat well” and enjoy getting back into the kitchen, one recipe at a time!
Mentioned in this episode:
Chilaquiles
Albondigas de Res
Huevos con Weenies
Birria Tacos
This month is Hispanic Heritage Month, and we’re honored that Alex shared some of her story and highlighted the diversity within Hispanic cultures.
Ep 31: Marissa Hollenbacher, Marissaswholelife
Find Marissa’s recipes on FoodSocial, and follow her journey on Instagram.
Marissa Hollenbacher, creator behind Marissa’s Whole Life, was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 17, and it changed the trajectory of her life. She discusses the role positivity has played in her own personal journey, along with how she maintains balance in her everyday life with her family.
If you or anyone you love is suffering from an eating disorder, please don’t hesitate to call 888-375-7767. Help is out there.
Ep 30: Michelle Pusateri, Founder and CEO of Nana Joes Granola
Find Nana Joes Granola on FoodSocial, shop Nana Joes Granola on FoodSocial Market, and follow Nana Joes Granola on Instagram!
Michelle Pusateri, Founder and CEO of Nana Joes Granola, is a shining example that it’s never too late to discover and chase your dream; and to keep an eye out for what can light you up. She has been extremely intentional about the way she has built her business, in all capacities, and it comes through in her end product.
Ep 29: Mike Martin, Sweatspace
Mike Martin, the creator behind Sweatspace, discusses the importance of simplicity in food while using local, higher quality ingredients as part of a balanced diet. He emphasizes that “healthy” is different for each person, and we each have to find what is sustainable for our bodies.
Ep 28: Amanda Scarlati, Scarlati Family Kitchen
An intimate chat with Amanda Scarlati, recipe creator behind Scarlati Family Kitchen. Amanda’s love for food started when she was young, watching cooking shows on PBS, and continued to grow as she graduated from culinary school as a young adult. Now she uses food to bring her family together, express love, and introduce traditions using generational recipes and techniques to carry on the legacy of loved ones.
Ep 27: Indira Pulliadath, Cook2Nourish
Indira Pulliadath is the cookbook author and recipe creator behind Cook2Nourish. She openly shares about her life journey and what led her to becoming an autoimmune coach. She also initiates an important conversation about the impact of chronic illness on every aspect of one’s life and how important it is to lean in to your resources and ask for help.
Ep 26: Sadie Olsen, Founder and CEO of Otto’s Naturals
Sadie Olsen, Founder and CEO of Otto’s Naturals, candidly shares about her experiences with food intolerance, experimenting with different types of grain-free flours, and how it led to developing a high performing non-GMO cassava flour. Her goal is to make grain-free baking and cooking more accessible, and to once again bring families together around the table.
Find Otto’s Naturals on FoodSocial, shop Otto’s Naturals with code DELICIOUS15 for 15% off!
Ep 25: Maria Hensinger, Stillwood Kitchen
Maria Hensinger is the Italian-American recipe creator behind Stillwood Kitchen. Maria’s Italian heritage has long inspired her in the kitchen, but she had to pivot about a decade ago to a gluten-free lifestyle to support her health. However, she hasn’t allowed being gluten-free to take away from sharing her Italian favorites with not only her family, but with the world as well.
Ep 24: Kirsten Sandoval, Founder and CEO of Mesa de Vida
Kirsten Sandoval is the chef and founder of Mesa de Vida globally inspired cooking sauces. Food and entrepreneurship may be in Kirsten’s DNA, but she has worked intentionally and endlessly to build Mesa de Vida over the course of many years of experience, research, and trial and error. Her goal is to increase diversity on grocery store shelves, and make diverse flavors more accessible in the kitchen.
Ep 23: Matt Weinstein, Glass of Weinstein
Matt Weinstein is the queer and Jewish creator behind Glass of Weinstein. At first glance, his platform is based on recipe creation (amazing gluten-free recipes at that) and celiac disease education—but the deeper you look, the more you see his commitment to advocacy and creating a safe space for people of all backgrounds.
Ep 22: Althea Brown, Metemgee
Althea Brown is the cookbook author and Guyanese creator behind popular food blog Metemgee. Food has long been part of Althea’s story, with her earliest food memories involving being in the kitchen with her grandmothers. Now, through food, Althea carefully weaves her Guyanese heritage into her children’s lives and hopes to pass along the rich cultural legacy that she was raised with.
Ep 21: John Wood, Founder and CEO of US Wellness Meats
John Wood, Founder and CEO of US Wellness Meats, is a wealth of information about regenerative farming and the rich history that has shaped the meat industry in the United States. His passion and vision for the work he does with US Wellness Meats is clear, and you’ll find yourself with a new appreciation for the amount of effort that goes into sustainably sourced meat.
Ep 20: Kara Barrett, Kiowa Foodie
Kara Barrett, Native American creator behind Kiowa Foodie, has been intentional in her adult life about reconnecting to her ancestry and reclaiming her cultural roots. She explains the significance of the Food Sovereignty Movement and the impact it has had on her journey. She uses her Native American background to influence and inspire the way she explores food and creates recipes.
Ep 19: Michael Giuga, Magic Mikey’s Kitchen
Michael Giuga from Magic Mikey’s Kitchen openly shares about his journey from acting to recipe creating, and how playing with food allows him to access his creative side. He emphasizes approachable recipes because he wants people to feel comfortable in the kitchen, and he is all about creating MAGIC (and teaching you to do the same!).
Ep 18: Autumn Michaelis, Whole Food For 7
As a mother of 5 boys, Autumn of Whole Food For 7 talks about her family’s journey as they’ve addressed their relationship with food throughout the years. She also leads an important discussion about food accessibility and is extremely intentional about creating approachable recipes, both in budget and in time.
Ep 17: Jessica DeMay, Real Food with Jessica
Jessica DeMay of Real Food with Jessica shares candidly about her discovery of cooking as a teenager and how it led to where she is today as a recipe creator. In many ways, her relationship with food has mirrored her life journey; and she has learned to listen to her intuition, which has allowed her to show up authentically in all areas of her life.
Ep 16: Gemma Aguayo-Murphy, Everyday Latina
A coffee chat with Gemma Aguayo-Murphy, Mexican recipe creator behind Everyday Latina. Gemma comes from a rich cultural and family background, and she takes pride in sharing stories of her culture through food. She works hard to illuminate the authenticity of flavors in Mexican food that have been lost in translation over the years, and to carry on that legacy with her family.
Ep 15: Mayra Luz Colón, Healthy Rican
An open conversation with Mayra Luz Colón, founder of Latin spice brand Healthy Rican. Though she was a picky eater as a child in Puerto Rico, her love and appreciation for her culture’s cuisine grew as she got older. It eventually led her down the path to creating her own spice blends to make healthy Latin cooking more accessible, which is now known as Healthy Rican!
Ep 14: Kayla Cappiello, Easy Allergy-Free Cooking
Kayla Cappiello is the dairy- and gluten-free food blogger and author of Easy Allergy-Free Cooking. Kayla was diagnosed with multiple food allergies and restrictions in high school and college, and started sharing her recipes as a way to document her journey and hopefully connect with others. What she didn’t expect was that so many would relate to her journey, and she would become a beacon for those navigating the same issues.
Ep 13: Morgan Peaceman, NoMaste Hungry
Morgan Peaceman is the recipe creator behind NoMaste Hungry, a space for beautifully approachable recipes that always deliver in style and taste. A love for the kitchen has been passed down through generations in her family, and she proudly carries on this legacy. Morgan also talks about what it means to be true to yourself in a social media world that idolizes “going viral.”
Ep 12: Dave Cohen, Paleoish
David Cohen of Paleoish is a recipe creator whose focus is on developing insanely delicious recipes while maintaining a lifestyle balance. He firmly believes in the importance of the “ish” in paleoish and creating space for moderation. Dave is 100% himself at all times, and he’s open about his successes and failures, while always leaving room for gratitude. Fun fact: he competed on Guy’s Grocery Games in 2019!
Ep 11: Alli Heiman, alli’s appetite
Alli Heiman was diagnosed with celiac disease as a young adult and talks about her diagnosis, what it was like to give up foods she loved, and how she has navigated life with celiac. She’s the creator behind Alli’s Appetite and shares lots of gluten free recipes, hacks, products, and more (you don’t want to miss her daily coffee chats!). She even created a celiac crash course to help others feel less alone when they’re first diagnosed and aims to be a reliable resource for the gluten free community.
Ep 10: Katie Stymiest, Caked by Katie
Katie Stymiest of Caked by Katie was our Popular Vote winner for FoodSocial’s Chocolate Reimagined Bake Off with Primal Palate and Pascha Chocolate! Baking is part of who Katie is, and some of her earliest memories involve baking with her mom. She proudly carries on this legacy with her children. What you’ll learn about Katie is how warm and personable she is, some fun facts you might not know, and her affinity for fun flavor combinations (like chocolate and Doritos!).
Ep 9: Colleen Forton, colleenshealthylife
Colleen Forton of colleenshealthylife was our Sponsors’ Choice winner for the FoodSocial’s Chocolate Reimagined Bake Off! She has learned through personal experience the impact that nutrition plays on health, and she’s extremely passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. Colleen loves putting healthy twists on classic recipes, and involves her children in the kitchen with her too so they can learn by her side. Find Colleen’s award-winning Vegan Snickers Cheesecake linked below, along with her copycat Cookie Crisp and (new) copycat Oatmeal Cream Pies!
Ep 8: Reed Dunn, Pesto and Potatoes
A conversation with Reed Dunn, creator behind Pesto and Potatoes. Reed has loved all things food and cooking from a young age, influenced to be in the kitchen by the strong women in his life. He observes a pescatarian diet because that’s how he feels his best; and he provides many tips on cooking seafood for novices like us who might find it intimidating! He manages to talk about what’s important to him while keeping it lighthearted and funny, and his #1 goal is to get people back into the kitchen.
Ep 7: Courtenay Vuchnich, Pascha Chocolate Founder
A conversation with Courtenay Vuchnich, fellow foodie and founder of Pascha Chocolate. We learn about the impact her childhood had on her values and the way she has built her business. Her passion for everything she does with Pascha and beyond is palpable, and she’s changing the chocolate industry, one bar at a time.
Ep 6: Ronny Lvovski, Primal Gourmet
A cozy chat with Ronny Lvovski, the popular recipe creator behind Primal Gourmet. From learning to cook by watching The Food Network as a young boy, to earning his PhD, to writing a cookbook and cooking for an audience of over a million, Ronny has been the picture of adaptability. He tells us about how he’s managed to adapt to life’s curveballs while also remaining true to himself; and details the role food has played in his life.
Ep 5: Jaime Foster, Georgia Grinders Founder
A chat with Jaime Foster, founder of nut butter company Georgia Grinders. Jaime has been a foodie long before the word even existed, with a sophisticated palate since she was young. She is passionate about the intersection of food and health, and her grandfather’s almond butter recipe inspired her to start her business. Jaime takes immense pride in the quality of her products, the culture of her company, and her ability to learn from each challenge she faces along the way.
Ep 4: Jean Choi, What Great Grandma Ate
An informal chat with Jean Choi, founder of popular recipe blog What Great Grandma Ate. Jean is proud of her Korean heritage and works hard to incorporate it into her children’s lives as well, carrying on the legacy she was raised with. She is a multi-faceted person, and you’ll quickly see that there’s more to her than food blogging–but don’t say I didn’t warn you, you will leave this conversation hungry!
Ep 3: Jason Burke, The New Primal & Noble Made Founder
Jason Burke is the pioneer and founder of The New Primal and Noble Made, thoughtfully sourced products intended to make snacking and cooking both easier and healthier than ever. We chat about his family memories around food and how they’ve inspired the culture within his brand, as well as their concept of Return to the Table and the importance of connecting over food.
Ep 2: Pooja Parikh, That’s Delicious Co-Host
Learn all about That’s Delicious Co-Host Pooja Parikh. From her early food memories, to her health journey and challenges, to how they’ve impacted the way she eats now. She discusses her close relationship with her family and the way they’ve carried her through her darkest times, along with her ability to adapt to new dietary changes.
Ep 1: Michelle Daniels, That’s Delicious Co-Host
A chance to know That’s Delicious Co-Host Michelle Daniels, of Back Porch Paleo. We dive into Michelle’s early food memories and how they’ve impacted her relationship with food and recipe creation, as well as the changes she and her family have had to make along the way. We also get to learn about why it’s so meaningful for Michelle to be a podcast host, and how impactful this opportunity has been for her.
ALL EPISODES
Ep 31: Marissa Hollenbacher, Marissaswholelife
Find Marissa’s recipes on FoodSocial, and follow her journey on Instagram.
Marissa Hollenbacher, creator behind Marissa’s Whole Life, was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 17, and it changed the trajectory of her life. She discusses the role positivity has played in her own personal journey, along with how she maintains balance in her everyday life with her family.
If you or anyone you love is suffering from an eating disorder, please don’t hesitate to call 888-375-7767. Help is out there.
Ep 30: Michelle Pusateri, Founder and CEO of Nana Joes Granola
Find Nana Joes Granola on FoodSocial, shop Nana Joes Granola on FoodSocial Market, and follow Nana Joes Granola on Instagram!
Michelle Pusateri, Founder and CEO of Nana Joes Granola, is a shining example that it’s never too late to discover and chase your dream; and to keep an eye out for what can light you up. She has been extremely intentional about the way she has built her business, in all capacities, and it comes through in her end product.
Ep 29: Mike Martin, Sweatspace
Mike Martin, the creator behind Sweatspace, discusses the importance of simplicity in food while using local, higher quality ingredients as part of a balanced diet. He emphasizes that “healthy” is different for each person, and we each have to find what is sustainable for our bodies.
Ep 28: Amanda Scarlati, Scarlati Family Kitchen
An intimate chat with Amanda Scarlati, recipe creator behind Scarlati Family Kitchen. Amanda’s love for food started when she was young, watching cooking shows on PBS, and continued to grow as she graduated from culinary school as a young adult. Now she uses food to bring her family together, express love, and introduce traditions using generational recipes and techniques to carry on the legacy of loved ones.
Ep 27: Indira Pulliadath, Cook2Nourish
Indira Pulliadath is the cookbook author and recipe creator behind Cook2Nourish. She openly shares about her life journey and what led her to becoming an autoimmune coach. She also initiates an important conversation about the impact of chronic illness on every aspect of one’s life and how important it is to lean in to your resources and ask for help.
Ep 26: Sadie Olsen, Founder and CEO of Otto’s Naturals
Sadie Olsen, Founder and CEO of Otto’s Naturals, candidly shares about her experiences with food intolerance, experimenting with different types of grain-free flours, and how it led to developing a high performing non-GMO cassava flour. Her goal is to make grain-free baking and cooking more accessible, and to once again bring families together around the table.
Find Otto’s Naturals on FoodSocial, shop Otto’s Naturals with code DELICIOUS15 for 15% off!
Ep 25: Maria Hensinger, Stillwood Kitchen
Maria Hensinger is the Italian-American recipe creator behind Stillwood Kitchen. Maria’s Italian heritage has long inspired her in the kitchen, but she had to pivot about a decade ago to a gluten-free lifestyle to support her health. However, she hasn’t allowed being gluten-free to take away from sharing her Italian favorites with not only her family, but with the world as well.
Ep 24: Kirsten Sandoval, Founder and CEO of Mesa de Vida
Kirsten Sandoval is the chef and founder of Mesa de Vida globally inspired cooking sauces. Food and entrepreneurship may be in Kirsten’s DNA, but she has worked intentionally and endlessly to build Mesa de Vida over the course of many years of experience, research, and trial and error. Her goal is to increase diversity on grocery store shelves, and make diverse flavors more accessible in the kitchen.
Ep 23: Matt Weinstein, Glass of Weinstein
Matt Weinstein is the queer and Jewish creator behind Glass of Weinstein. At first glance, his platform is based on recipe creation (amazing gluten-free recipes at that) and celiac disease education—but the deeper you look, the more you see his commitment to advocacy and creating a safe space for people of all backgrounds.
Ep 22: Althea Brown, Metemgee
Althea Brown is the cookbook author and Guyanese creator behind popular food blog Metemgee. Food has long been part of Althea’s story, with her earliest food memories involving being in the kitchen with her grandmothers. Now, through food, Althea carefully weaves her Guyanese heritage into her children’s lives and hopes to pass along the rich cultural legacy that she was raised with.
Ep 21: John Wood, Founder and CEO of US Wellness Meats
John Wood, Founder and CEO of US Wellness Meats, is a wealth of information about regenerative farming and the rich history that has shaped the meat industry in the United States. His passion and vision for the work he does with US Wellness Meats is clear, and you’ll find yourself with a new appreciation for the amount of effort that goes into sustainably sourced meat.
Ep 20: Kara Barrett, Kiowa Foodie
Kara Barrett, Native American creator behind Kiowa Foodie, has been intentional in her adult life about reconnecting to her ancestry and reclaiming her cultural roots. She explains the significance of the Food Sovereignty Movement and the impact it has had on her journey. She uses her Native American background to influence and inspire the way she explores food and creates recipes.
Ep 19: Michael Giuga, Magic Mikey’s Kitchen
Michael Giuga from Magic Mikey’s Kitchen openly shares about his journey from acting to recipe creating, and how playing with food allows him to access his creative side. He emphasizes approachable recipes because he wants people to feel comfortable in the kitchen, and he is all about creating MAGIC (and teaching you to do the same!).
Ep 18: Autumn Michaelis, Whole Food For 7
As a mother of 5 boys, Autumn of Whole Food For 7 talks about her family’s journey as they’ve addressed their relationship with food throughout the years. She also leads an important discussion about food accessibility and is extremely intentional about creating approachable recipes, both in budget and in time.
Ep 17: Jessica DeMay, Real Food with Jessica
Jessica DeMay of Real Food with Jessica shares candidly about her discovery of cooking as a teenager and how it led to where she is today as a recipe creator. In many ways, her relationship with food has mirrored her life journey; and she has learned to listen to her intuition, which has allowed her to show up authentically in all areas of her life.
Ep 16: Gemma Aguayo-Murphy, Everyday Latina
A coffee chat with Gemma Aguayo-Murphy, Mexican recipe creator behind Everyday Latina. Gemma comes from a rich cultural and family background, and she takes pride in sharing stories of her culture through food. She works hard to illuminate the authenticity of flavors in Mexican food that have been lost in translation over the years, and to carry on that legacy with her family.
Ep 15: Mayra Luz Colón, Healthy Rican
An open conversation with Mayra Luz Colón, founder of Latin spice brand Healthy Rican. Though she was a picky eater as a child in Puerto Rico, her love and appreciation for her culture’s cuisine grew as she got older. It eventually led her down the path to creating her own spice blends to make healthy Latin cooking more accessible, which is now known as Healthy Rican!
Ep 14: Kayla Cappiello, Easy Allergy-Free Cooking
Kayla Cappiello is the dairy- and gluten-free food blogger and author of Easy Allergy-Free Cooking. Kayla was diagnosed with multiple food allergies and restrictions in high school and college, and started sharing her recipes as a way to document her journey and hopefully connect with others. What she didn’t expect was that so many would relate to her journey, and she would become a beacon for those navigating the same issues.
Ep 13: Morgan Peaceman, NoMaste Hungry
Morgan Peaceman is the recipe creator behind NoMaste Hungry, a space for beautifully approachable recipes that always deliver in style and taste. A love for the kitchen has been passed down through generations in her family, and she proudly carries on this legacy. Morgan also talks about what it means to be true to yourself in a social media world that idolizes “going viral.”
Ep 12: Dave Cohen, Paleoish
David Cohen of Paleoish is a recipe creator whose focus is on developing insanely delicious recipes while maintaining a lifestyle balance. He firmly believes in the importance of the “ish” in paleoish and creating space for moderation. Dave is 100% himself at all times, and he’s open about his successes and failures, while always leaving room for gratitude. Fun fact: he competed on Guy’s Grocery Games in 2019!
Ep 11: Alli Heiman, alli’s appetite
Alli Heiman was diagnosed with celiac disease as a young adult and talks about her diagnosis, what it was like to give up foods she loved, and how she has navigated life with celiac. She’s the creator behind Alli’s Appetite and shares lots of gluten free recipes, hacks, products, and more (you don’t want to miss her daily coffee chats!). She even created a celiac crash course to help others feel less alone when they’re first diagnosed and aims to be a reliable resource for the gluten free community.
Ep 10: Katie Stymiest, Caked by Katie
Katie Stymiest of Caked by Katie was our Popular Vote winner for FoodSocial’s Chocolate Reimagined Bake Off with Primal Palate and Pascha Chocolate! Baking is part of who Katie is, and some of her earliest memories involve baking with her mom. She proudly carries on this legacy with her children. What you’ll learn about Katie is how warm and personable she is, some fun facts you might not know, and her affinity for fun flavor combinations (like chocolate and Doritos!).
Ep 9: Colleen Forton, colleenshealthylife
Colleen Forton of colleenshealthylife was our Sponsors’ Choice winner for the FoodSocial’s Chocolate Reimagined Bake Off! She has learned through personal experience the impact that nutrition plays on health, and she’s extremely passionate about sharing her knowledge with others. Colleen loves putting healthy twists on classic recipes, and involves her children in the kitchen with her too so they can learn by her side. Find Colleen’s award-winning Vegan Snickers Cheesecake linked below, along with her copycat Cookie Crisp and (new) copycat Oatmeal Cream Pies!
Ep 8: Reed Dunn, Pesto and Potatoes
A conversation with Reed Dunn, creator behind Pesto and Potatoes. Reed has loved all things food and cooking from a young age, influenced to be in the kitchen by the strong women in his life. He observes a pescatarian diet because that’s how he feels his best; and he provides many tips on cooking seafood for novices like us who might find it intimidating! He manages to talk about what’s important to him while keeping it lighthearted and funny, and his #1 goal is to get people back into the kitchen.
Ep 7: Courtenay Vuchnich, Pascha Chocolate Founder
A conversation with Courtenay Vuchnich, fellow foodie and founder of Pascha Chocolate. We learn about the impact her childhood had on her values and the way she has built her business. Her passion for everything she does with Pascha and beyond is palpable, and she’s changing the chocolate industry, one bar at a time.
Ep 6: Ronny Lvovski, Primal Gourmet
A cozy chat with Ronny Lvovski, the popular recipe creator behind Primal Gourmet. From learning to cook by watching The Food Network as a young boy, to earning his PhD, to writing a cookbook and cooking for an audience of over a million, Ronny has been the picture of adaptability. He tells us about how he’s managed to adapt to life’s curveballs while also remaining true to himself; and details the role food has played in his life.
Ep 5: Jaime Foster, Georgia Grinders Founder
A chat with Jaime Foster, founder of nut butter company Georgia Grinders. Jaime has been a foodie long before the word even existed, with a sophisticated palate since she was young. She is passionate about the intersection of food and health, and her grandfather’s almond butter recipe inspired her to start her business. Jaime takes immense pride in the quality of her products, the culture of her company, and her ability to learn from each challenge she faces along the way.
Ep 4: Jean Choi, What Great Grandma Ate
An informal chat with Jean Choi, founder of popular recipe blog What Great Grandma Ate. Jean is proud of her Korean heritage and works hard to incorporate it into her children’s lives as well, carrying on the legacy she was raised with. She is a multi-faceted person, and you’ll quickly see that there’s more to her than food blogging–but don’t say I didn’t warn you, you will leave this conversation hungry!
Ep 3: Jason Burke, The New Primal & Noble Made Founder
Jason Burke is the pioneer and founder of The New Primal and Noble Made, thoughtfully sourced products intended to make snacking and cooking both easier and healthier than ever. We chat about his family memories around food and how they’ve inspired the culture within his brand, as well as their concept of Return to the Table and the importance of connecting over food.
Ep 2: Pooja Parikh, That’s Delicious Co-Host
Learn all about That’s Delicious Co-Host Pooja Parikh. From her early food memories, to her health journey and challenges, to how they’ve impacted the way she eats now. She discusses her close relationship with her family and the way they’ve carried her through her darkest times, along with her ability to adapt to new dietary changes.
Ep 1: Michelle Daniels, That’s Delicious Co-Host
A chance to know That’s Delicious Co-Host Michelle Daniels, of Back Porch Paleo. We dive into Michelle’s early food memories and how they’ve impacted her relationship with food and recipe creation, as well as the changes she and her family have had to make along the way. We also get to learn about why it’s so meaningful for Michelle to be a podcast host, and how impactful this opportunity has been for her.
