All I Think About is Food, with Mamrie Hart
In Episode 108 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Mamrie Hart about her book, All I Think About Is Food.
Kitchen Confidante Podcast
Welcome to the Kitchen Confidante Podcast!
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but how do we find ourselves there?
For over a decade, I’ve shared taste and inspiration from my kitchen, as a recipe developer, food photographer, and author, and have had the chance to meet like-minded people along the way, from recipe developers and chefs, to farmers and wine makers, and photographers and bloggers like me!
Now it’s time to chat with these incredible creators and learn about their food journeys, what motivates them to cook and create, and find some inspiration we can try in our own kitchens. I hope you join me on the Kitchen Confidante Podcast!
Listen to the episodes below, or subscribe on your favorite platforms.
Kimchi, Cooking Memories, and a Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom, with Sarah Ahn
In episode 107 of the Kitchen Confidate podcast, Liren chats with Sarah Ahn about her mom’s wisdom inside and outside of the kitchen, the importance of preserving traditional techniques, the unique experience of working with America’s Test Kitchen on producing this book, and more!
Start with a Vegetable, with Jess Smith
In episode 106 of the Kitchen Confidante podcast, Liren chats with Jess Smith about rethinking meals with a laser focus on vegetables, meal planning like a pro, and more.
Cooking as a Team: A Couple Cooks with Sonja and Alex Overhiser
In episode 105 of the Kitchen Confidante podcast, Sonja and Alex Overhiser chat with Liren about how they eat at home, how their cookbook guides couples to cook together, and so much more.
The Curated Board with Bebe Black Carminito
In Episode 104 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Bebe Black Carminito about her book, The Curated Board.
When Southern Women Cook with Morgan Bolling
In Episode 103 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Morgan Bolling about America’s Test Kitchen’s new book: When Southern Women Cook.
German Heritage Baking with Heidrun Metzler
In Episode 101, Liren chats with Heidrun Metzler about her book, German Heritage Baking: Time-Honored Recipes, Traditional Techniques, and Culinary Secrets, her idyllic childhood in Germany, the challenges she faced translating her beloved German recipes to an American kitchen, and more!
Baking in the American South with Anne Byrn
In Episode 100, Liren chats with Anne Byrn, an award winning food author. They discuss her newest book: Baking in the American South, where she weaves stories and recipes from pre-Civil War times to today’s modern Southern kitchens.
Anyone Can Cook, with Pixar: The Official Cookbook and Tara Theoharis
In Episode 99 of the Kitchen Confidante, Liren chats with Tara Theoharis about her inspiration in developing recipes from iconic Pixar films, her personal favorite Pixar movie, how to cultivate and nourish creativity in the kitchen, and more!
Entertaining with Charm with Eden Passante
In episode 98 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren chats with Eden Passante of the beautiful and inspiring lifestyle and food blog, Sugar and Charm and her new book, Entertaining with Charm. Eden shares her secrets to stress-free entertaining, hosting on budget, creating a charming vibe, and more!
Mestiza: Reimagining Plant-forward Pan Asian and Filipino Flavors in San Francisco, with Deanna Sison and Chef Syl Mislang
In episode 97 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren chats with Deanna Sison and Chef Syl Mislang, a duo working hard to build community and share food traditions across cultures with plant based foods through Mestiza SF.
Global Gastronomy at Home: A Taste of the World with Rowena Scherer
Tune in to the 96th Episode of Kitchen Confidante Podcast and learn about Rowena Scherer and her book, A Taste of the World.
Deliciously Entertaining with Danni Rose
In Episode 95 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Danni Rose about her Pinterest and Tastemade series, Deliciously Entertaining. Tune in for her tips about creating the experience, community, and memories around the table!
Embracing Comfort Food: Being a Carbivore with Phoebe Lapine
In Episode 94 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Phoebe Lapine about Carnivore: 130 Healthy Recipes to Stop Fearing Carbs and Embrace the Comfort Foods You Love.
A Slice of Inspiration: Women’s Pizza Month with Christy Alia
In Episode 93 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Christy Alia, the creator of Women’s Pizza Month and this year’s celebration with Corto and Stanislaus.
Air Fryer All Day with Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West
In Episode 92 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West about becoming accidental business partners, their vibrant Easy Air Fryer Recipes community on Facebook, and their cookbook, Air Fryer All Day: 120 Tried-and-True Recipes for Family-Friendly Comfort Food.
Noshing with Purpose: Micah Siva’s Plant-Forward Twist on Jewish Classics
In Episode 91 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Micah Siva about her path towards plant-forward cooking, establishing a career in food, and her cookbook, Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine.
Gardening for Abundance with Brian Brigantti
In Episode 90 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Brian Brigantti of Red Leaf Ranch, who shares his incredible journey from urbanite to green-thumbed guru. We discuss his first book, “Gardening for Abundance,” and how it intertwines practical gardening tips with profound life lessons.
Caribbean Paleo with Althea Brown
In Episode 89 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Althea Brown of Metemgee about her cookbook, Caribbean Paleo: 75 Wholesome Dishes Celebrating Tropical Cuisine and Culture, Guyanese ingredients and flavors, and more!
Demystifying Whole Grains with Bread and Roses Author Rose Wilde
In Episode 88 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Rose Wilde of Red Bread about her cookbook, Bread and Roses, where she shares her joy for grain.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Olive Oil Secrets, From Fruit to Bottle — with Corto Olive Company’s Master Miller, David Garci-Aguirre
In Episode 78 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to David Garci-Aguirre, the Master Miller at Corto Olive Company about what the role of Master Miller entails, what makes the best quality olive oil, olive oil tips and myths, and so much more.
CHINESE MENU: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods with Grace Lin
In Episode 77 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to award-winning children’s book author and illustrator Grace Lin about her latest book, Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods.
Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea with Natalie Keng, the Sauce Maven
In Episode 76 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Natalie Keng about creating traditional Chinese dishes with local Southern ingredients, the culinary tradition in Georgia, and how she marries these two cultures in her cookbook, Egg Rolls & Sweet Tea!
All Up in My Grill with Dale Talde
In Episode 75 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to chef Dale Talde about the 3rd season of his Tastemade show, All Up in My Grill, harnessing Filipino flavors in his cooking, hands-on tips for better grilling, and more!
One-Pot Mediterranean Cooking with Samantha Ferraro
In Episode 74 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Samantha Ferraro of Little Ferraro Kitchen about her heritage, cooking by feeling, her book One-Pot Mediterranean Cooking, and more!
America’s Favorite County Fair Champion, Linda Skeens
In Episode 73 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Linda Skeens, America’s favorite county fair champion, about her life and family in Appalachia, her long history with county fairs, and her book, Blue Ribbon Kitchen: Recipes and Tips from America’s Favorite County Fair Champion.
Creating Food Content for Television with Jessie-Sierra Ross
In Episode 72 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Jessie-Sierra Ross about her transition from ballet to food blogging, her rich family culture of home cooking, her approach to television cooking, and more.
Whole-Hog Barbeque with Ed Mitchell and Ryan Mitchell
In Episode 71 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Ed and Ryan Mitchell about their cookbook, Ed Mitchell’s Barbeque and the history and tradition of whole-hog barbeque.
Vegan Instant Pot Cooking with Nisha Vora
In Episode 70 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Nisha Vora of Rainbow Plant Life her transition from a career in law to vegan cooking, her favorite ways to use an Instant Pot, how going vegan has expanded her exploration and joy of cooking, and more!
Anna Olson’s Baking Wisdom
In Episode 69 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Anna Olson, the professionally trained chef and host of Food Network’s Bake with Anna Olson, as well as the popular Oh Yum with Anna Olson channel on YouTube, about her latest book, Anna Olson’s Baking Wisdom: The Complete Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Make you a Better Baker, troubleshooting baking blunders, her love of Eastern European desserts, and more!
Mindfulness and Connection with Japanese Vegetarian Food, with Nancy Singleton Hachisu
In Episode 68 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Nancy Singleton Hachisu about her latest book, Japan: The Vegetarian Cookbook, mindfulness and connection with vegetables, the elegant simplicity of Japanese vegetarian dishes, and more!
SABAI: 100 Simple Thai Recipes for Any Day of the Week with Pailin Chongchitnant
In Episode 67 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Pailin Chongchitnant for Hot Thai Kitchen and Pailin’s Kitchen on YouTube about her new book, Sabai, the authenticity of chicken satay, the secret to YouTube success, what makes a Thai meal balanced, what it means to cook “sabai,” and more!
My Vermont Table with Gesine Bullock-Prado
In Episode 66 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks Gesine Bullock-Prado about about the six (!) seasons of Vermont, cooking and baking with maple syrup, her newest book, A Vermont Table: Recipes for All Six Seasons, and more!
Italy on a Plate with Vietri Founder, Susan Gravely
In Episode 65 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Vietri founder Susan Gravely about her book, Italy on a Plate, the friendships and partnerships in Italy that have made Veitri so successful, the parallels between Italian and Southern hospitality, and more!
For the Love of Seafood with Karista Bennett
In Episode 64 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Karista Bennett about her surprising love story with seafood, the coastal cities she has called home, and her travels that inspired the flavors in her cookbook, For the Love of Seafood.
Chinese Homestyle with Maggie Zhu
In Episode 63 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Maggie Zhu about her first cookbook, Chinese Homestyle: Everyday Plant-based recipes for takeout, dim sum, noodles & more!
Traditional Italian Gelato with California Ingredients with Patrizia Pasqualetti
In Episode 62 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with sisters Patrizia and Graziella Pasqualetti about family’s renowned Gelateria Pasqualetti in Orvieto, Italy, how Patrizia brought this passion and gelato expertise to California, her partnership with Eataly, and more!
Apricot Lane Farms with Molly Chester
In Episode 61 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Molly Chester about how human gut health and soil health are interconnected, the importance of biodiversity on the farm, and how her farm comes to life in The Apricot Lane Farms Cookbook.
Comfort Cooking with Pasta Grannies
In Episode 60 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Vicky Bennison about her latest cookbook, Pasta Grannies: Comfort Cooking, the nonnas and the traditional regional dishes they share, their secrets to staying young and active, and what the next generation of pasta makers in Italy will look like.
Sports Nutrition with Sarah Koszyk
In Episode 59 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Sarah Koszyk about elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts can boost their performance through nutrition, brain health, how superfoods can help our skin, and more!
Plant, Harvest, Cook! with Mary Ann Esposito
In Episode 58 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Mary Ann Esposito about her latest cookbook, Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!, Ciao Italia’s longevity as the longest running television cooking series, her home garden with her husband Guy, and more!
Sheet Pan Sweets with Molly Gilbert
In Episode 57 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Molly Gilbert about her latest book, Sheet Pan Sweets: Simple, Streamlined Dessert Recipes.
Evergreen Kitchen with Bri Beaudoin
In Episode 56 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Bri Beaudoin about her first cookbook, Evergreen Kitchen: Weeknight Vegetarian Dinners for Everyone, what it’s like to work as a husband and wife team, the secret to a good vegetarian congee, and more!
All Things Avocado with Calavo Growers CEO, Brian Kocher
In Episode 55 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Calavo Growers CEO, Brian Kocher, about how they grow, harvest, package, and distribute avocados all over the world!
Cassoulet Confessions with Sylvie Bigar
In Episode 53 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Sylvie Bigar about how cassoulet has become a beloved dish in France, how she immersed herself in Carcassonne with her mentor and cassoulet master, Chef Eric Garcia, her beloved father, and more.
Delicious Gatherings with Tara Bench
In Episode 53 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Tara Bench about ll about cooking with her mom growing up, her career as a food stylist and now book author and blogger, and the inspiration behind her new book, Delicious Gatherings.
Spice Kitchen: Healthy Latin And Caribbean Cuisine with Ariel Fox
In Episode 51 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Ariel Fox about her worldly culinary upbringing and the vibrant, adaptable recipes in her new book, Spice Kitchen.
In Praise of Veg with Alice Zaslavsky
In Episode 50 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Alice Zaslavsky about her book, In Praise of Veg, secrets to enjoying vegetables (for both kids and grown-ups!), the hot veggies of the moment, and more!
Redefining Sorbet with SorBabes Founders Nicole Cardone and Deborah Gorman
In Episode 49 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with SorBabes Founders Nicole Cardone and Deborah Gorman about how they are redefining sorbet, one bar at a time!
52 Weeks 52 Sweets: Elegant Recipes for all Occasions — Fusion Baking with Vedika Luthra
In Episode 48 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Vedika Luthra of Hot Chocolate Hits about her new book, 52 Weeks, 52 Sweets: Elegant Recipes for All Occasions.
The Challenges and Joys of Food Blogging and Podcasting with Christine Pittman
In Episode 47 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Christine Pittman of Cook the Story and The Cookful, about the challenges and joys of food blogging and podcasting.
Learn to Cook (and Love It) with New York Times Deputy Editor Genevieve Ko
In Episode 46 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Genevieve Ko, the Deputy Editor for the New York Times Food section and NYT Cooking, about their newest recipe series, Learn to Cook (and ❤️ It).
The Sweetness of Doing Nothing with Sophie Minchilli
In Episode 45 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Italian food and travel expert Sophie Minchilli about her book, the Sweetness of Doing Nothing, and how we can incorporate the beloved Italian philosophy of Dolce Far Niente into our own lives, no matter where we live!
Authentic Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot — with Vasanti Bhadkamkar-Balan
In Episode 44 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Vasanti Bhadkamkar-Balan of Signature Concoctions about her family and childhood in India, the inspiration behind her cookbook, Authentic Indian Cooking with Your Instant Pot, her love for the Instant Pot, and more!
Eataly Silicon Valley Brings a Taste of Italy to the Bay Area, with Alex Saper and Cristina Flores
In Episode 43 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Alex Saper and Cristina Flores of Eataly about what opening Eataly Silicon Valley, what makes it so unique, the secret behind perfect pasta, and more!
Family Farming and Hand-picked Blueberries — with Kimberly Sorensen of Triple Delight Blueberries
In Episode 42 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Kimberly Sorensen of Triple Delight Blueberries about what makes their blueberries so special, their love for farmer’s markets, how she considers farming a family affair, and more!
The Two Spoons Cookbook with Hannah Sunderani
In Episode 41 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Hannah Sunderani about what led her to plant-based and vegan eating, enjoying a plant-based life in France, bringing the food culture of France back to Canada, the inspiration behind her new cookbook, The Two Spoons Cookbook, and more!
All Things Artichokes with Ocean Mist Farms CEO & President, Chris Drew
In Episode 40 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Chris Drew, the CEO and President of Ocean Mist Farms, on location in Castroville, California, which is now known as the Artichoke Capital of the World. In this episode, they chat about all things artichokes, including Ocean Mist’s farming history, the artichoke varieties they grow, Chris’ favorite way to enjoy artichokes, and more!
Cooking Traditional Korean Cuisine With Local Ingredients — With Chef Ji Hye Kim of Miss Kim
In Episode 39 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Chef Ji Hye Kim. Chef Ji Hye has had the honor of being recognized as a Food & Wine Best New Chef in 2021 and a James Beard Semifinalist 2020 in 2022. In this episode, Ji Hye talks about her journey as a chef, the inspiration behind her restaurant, Miss Kim, and how she cooks traditional Korean cuisine with local Michigan ingredients.
Nom Nom Paleo: Let’s Go! with Michelle Tam
In Episode 38 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to New York Times best-selling author Michelle Tam about her path with husband and coauthor Henry Fong to paleo living, working together as a team, and what makes their newest book, Nom Nom Paleo: Let’s Go! #VeryAsian.
Launching Goldilocks Filipino Cuisine at San Francisco International Airport
In Episode 37 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Iva Chen, the Director of Business Development and Marketing of Lady Luck Gourmet, which owns and operates Goldilocks at San Francisco International Airport. They chat about Iva’s path to restaurant development, the challenges of opening an airport restaurant during the pandemic, and introducing a taste of Filipino food to travelers from around the world.
Writing Food Memoirs with Sylvie Bigar
In Episode 36 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to award-winning food and travel writer Sylvie Bigar about her childhood in Geneva, her path to journalism and food writing, and the art of writing a food memoir.
A Taste of 85°C Bakery Cafe with David Lazaro and Emileen Yen
Tune in to the Kitchen Confidante Podcast and learn about 85°C Bakery Cafe with Director of Marketing, David Lazaro, and Cake Product Manager, Emileen Yen.
The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook with Lisa Steele
In Episode 34 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Lisa Steele about all things eggs and her new book, The Fresh Eggs Daily Cookbook.
Running Multiple Food Blogs with Toni Dash
In Episode 33 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Toni Dash of Boulder Locavore and Make it Skinny Please about running multiple food blogs.
The Science Behind Food and Flavor with Nik Sharma
In Episode 32 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren talks to Nik Sharma, author of the blog A Brown Table, about his childhood in India and his journey from a career as a scientist to becoming a food writer and cookbook author.
