FAST FINDS
Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of November 10, 2023: stuffed shells, defying gravity, sing-alongs, and more!
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Gluten-free Family Cooking with Lindsay Cotter
In Episode 87 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Lindsay Cotter of Cotter Crunch about her cookbook, The Gluten-Free Family Cookbook.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of November 3, 2011: persimmons, the cutest Halloween costume, golden light, and more!
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The Effortless Baker with Janani Elavazhagan
In Episode 86 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Janani Elavazhagan of Skillet to Plate about about her love of fusion baking, how she hones her photography craft, and some of the wonderful recipes in her new book, The Effortless Baker.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of October 27, 2023: soup season, crochet fun, Oscar-worthy performances, and more!
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Hip Hop and Wine: Blending these Worlds in Street Somm, with Jermaine Stone
In Episode 85 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Jermaine Stone – musician, podcaster, and founder of Cru Luv Selections, about Wine and Hip-Hop, the similarities between the two cultures, and his Tastemade show, Street Somm.
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Redefining Filipino Food with Jacqueline Chio-Lauri and the Contributing Authors of We Cook Filipino
In Episode 84 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Jacqueline Chio-Lauri and the contributing authors of We Cook Filipino about the stories and heart-healthy Filipino recipes from culinary trailblazers from around the globe.
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of October 20, 2023: the release of We Cook Filipino, pumpkin season, an epic mascot performance, and more!
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Lolo’s Sari-Sari Store with Sophia Lee and Christine Almeda
In Episode 83 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Sophia Lee and Christine Almeda, the author and illustrator of the picture book, Lolo’s Sari-Sari Store.
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Every Ounce of Courage with Elizabeth Ann Besa-Quirino: Weaving the Stories of WWII Bravery, Heroism and Familly in a Filipino Culinary Memoir
In Episode 82 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to author and journalist Elizabeth Ann Besa-Quirino about her memoir, Every Ounce of Courage, where she chronicles the story of one of the unsung heroes of World War II — her mother, Lulu Reyes, during a frightening period of Filipino – and worldwide – history.
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Kneaders Bakery & Café: Celebrating 25 Years with Colleen Worthington
In Episode 81 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Colleen Worthington of Kneaders Bakery and Cafe about the story and history behind the family bakery, the importance of fresh ingredients, and her new book, Kneaders Bakery & Café: A Celebration of Our Best Recipes and Memories.
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Tomato Salad with Corn and Kalamata Olives
Tomato Salad with Corn and Kalamata Olives – Beautiful heirloom tomatoes, fresh kernels of sweet corn, and briny olives are drizzled with an elegant but simple vinaigrette and topped with basil. This is a prime example of allowing ingredients to shine! Savor this recipe when tomato season reaches its peak.
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The Ranch Table with Elizabeth Poett: Recipes from a Historic California Ranch
In Episode 80 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Elizabeth Poett of Magnolia Network’s Ranch to Table about life on the ranch, her new book, The Ranch Table, and more!
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Five Little Things
Five Little Things I loved the week of September 29, 2023: harvest season, leftovers, sick soup, and more!
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Worth the Hype with Frankie Celenza
In Episode 79 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Frankie Celenza about his new Tastemade show, Worth the Hype, what makes a restaurant buzz-worthy, and more!
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