FAST FINDS
Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Table with Tony Kasandrinos
In Episode 132 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Tony Kasandrinos about what makes a great olive oil, how to shop for quality olive oil, and how to build meals and a lifestyle inspired by the Mediterranean Way.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of May 1, 2026: birthday cheesecake, sweet friendships, jazz hands, and more!
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Savory Miso-Butter Garlic Noodles
Savory Miso-Butter Garlic Noodles – Whip up this easy miso butter pasta in 30 minutes or less with pantry-ready ingredients! You’ll love this umami-rich twist on the garlic butter noodles recipe!
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of April 11, 2026: being home, a special Easter, fried rice, and more!
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From Momofuku to Agnes and Sherman: Chef Nick Wong’s Next Chapter
In Episode 131 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Chef Nick Wong about his culinary journey to opening the restaurant, Agnes and Sherman, and redefining Asian American food.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of April 3, 2026: back in New York, musical children, an incredible orchid show, and more!
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Baking & the Meaning of Life: Finding Joy in the Kitchen with Helen Goh
In Episode 130 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Helen Goh about her book, Baking and the Meaning of Life.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of March 20, 2026: landscape in glass, a BART baby, back to print, and more!
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of March 13 2026: a full house, brownies, clever art, and more!
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Omaha’s Sushi Secret— with Chef David Utterback
In Episode 129 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Chef David Utterback about Omaha’s sushi secret and sushi in the Midwest.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of March 6, 2026: a puppy pawty, typewriter art, a delicious stew, and more!
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Simple Chicken Noodle Soup
We all need a simple chicken noodle soup recipe in our back pocket. This is my quick, from-scratch, soothing recipe for when you need a little TLC.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of February 28, 2026: happy tears, a talented pint-sized photographer, jokes with a point, and more!
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Learning How to Cook — with Michelle Doll Olson and HelloFresh
In Episode 128 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks with Michelle Doll Olson about her role at HelloFresh, and why getting people back around the dinner table is at the heart of everything they do.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of February 21, 2026: the beautiful desert, time with children, Olympic frenzy, and more!
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