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Top Chef’s Kristen Kish Dishes On The New Season, Plus Von Diaz On Her “Islas” Cookbook

Mar 25, 2024

This podcast features Von Diaz discussing her new cookbook 'Islas' and the culinary culture of tropical islands. Chef Kristen Kish talks about her role as the new host of 'Top Chef' and reflects on the challenges of eliminating contestants. The episode also explores island-inspired recipes, the process of compiling a narrative cookbook, and the impact of culinary competitions on chefs.

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Von Diaz celebrates tropical cooking in her narrative cookbook 'Islas' spanning various oceanic islands.

Kristen Kish shares insights on hosting 'Top Chef' Season 21 and the unique challenges faced by contestants.

Top Chef Season 21 explores Wisconsin's diverse culinary landscape, emphasizing local traditions, and showcasing positive industry shifts towards accountability and respect.

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Key Point 1: Changes in Top Chef Format

The new season of Top Chef introduces changes such as earning immunity for elimination challenges, Tom and Gail joining for quick fires, and money prizes for quick fires adding excitement for contestants.

Introduction

2min

Discussion on Island-Inspired Cookbook and Narrative Cooking

5min

Exploring Island Cultures Through Culinary Traditions

24min

Book Tour Reflections, Cookbook Fest Excitement, and Gratitude for Support

4min

Conversations about Cuisine, Travel Bucket List, and Desert Island Choices

5min

From Contestant to Host: A Journey of Reflection

11min

Exploring Culinary Competitions and Chef Culture Transformations

4min

We have a special episode for you today featuring two all-star guests. First up is Von Diaz, an Emmy Award-winning radio producer, documentarian, and food historian. Her new narrative cookbook, “Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking,” is a robust and joyous record of the flavors, techniques, and stories that make up the culinary culture of the islands spanning the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans. Von joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the process of writing her new book, stand-out recipes to make, and more.

Later in the show, Chef Kristen Kish, the new host of “Top Chef,” chats with Kerry about the beloved competition show. Season 21 kicked off last week, and Kristen, who was the winner of “Top Chef” Season 10, talks about the perspective she brings to the gig and what it’s like telling chefs to “pack their knives and go.”

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Hosted by Kerry Diamond
Produced by Catherine Baker and Elizabeth Vogt
Edited by Jenna Sadhu
Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw
Recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center

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More on Von: Instagram, Islas cookbook, website
More on Kristen: Instagram, Arlo Grey restaurant, Top Chef
More on Kerry: Instagram