This Is TASTE

Anna Archibald and Kevin Serai, the creative duo behind Cabbages World, discuss their journey from viral cooking videos to a robust lifestyle platform. They share childhood food memories steeped in Japanese culture and dive into their unique two-person filming style that captivates audiences. The couple emphasizes approachable recipes for busy lives and reflects on their careful approach to brand partnerships. With hopes for a cookbook in the future, they highlight signature dishes that resonate with their community while navigating the challenges of parasocial relationships.

Dorie Greenspan, an award-winning cookbook author and recipe developer, shares her journey from a non-food writing background to creating 15 beloved cookbooks. She discusses her new release, Anytime Cakes, delving into the origins of her cake passion and the simplicity of baking. Dorie reminisces about collaborations with culinary legends like Julia Child, and reveals how global inspirations shape her recipes. From yogurt-and-berry cakes to the intriguing 'invisible cake', her passion for easy, delicious desserts shines throughout.

Join award-winning sommelier and canned spritz creator Jordan Salcito, alongside seafood maestro Ari Kolender. Jordan shares her unique journey from a kitchen to the wine world, discussing her new book Smart Mouth and how it demystifies wine for busy readers. She also talks about the joy of canned wine and her life in Paris. Meanwhile, Ari dives into the top restaurants that shaped his culinary path, reflecting on his love for seafood and the importance of sourcing fresh ingredients. Together, they explore passion, palate, and the art of dining.

Chelsea Fagan, CEO of The Financial Diet and author of Having People Over, shares her insights on hosting and etiquette. She warns against trying new recipes at dinner parties and explains how home cooking can be a financial strategy. Chelsea discusses Gen Z's reliance on delivery apps and offers budgeting tips. She also critiques bad guest behavior, emphasizing the importance of bringing meaningful contributions. With a focus on presentation and setting up drink stations, Chelsea's tips will make any gathering memorable!

Cassie Yeung is a food content creator and former NBA dancer known for her New York Times Bestseller, 'Bad B*tch in the Kitch'. In this lively discussion, Cassie shares how family recipes transcend language barriers and reveals her passion for approachable Asian cuisine. She talks about her viral TikTok cooking videos, the fun of being a Brooklynette, and her experience singing the national anthem on short notice. Plus, get the inside scoop on her favorite dining spots and the art of creating simple yet addictive recipes like soy-marinated eggs.

Hetty Lui McKinnon, a celebrated recipe developer and author of 'Linger,' shares her insights into plant-based cooking and the art of salad-making. She reveals the magic behind her viral tomato and dumpling salad and discusses her unique approach to writing recipes. Joining her is Toni Chapman, a home cook known for her comforting Afro-Latina dishes. Toni talks about her childhood food memories and how she blends cultural flavors in her cooking, including an adaptation of New York-style Chinese takeout.

Will Thompson, co-owner of Sunny's in Miami, shares the inspiring journeys of his culinary career, highlighting influential meals from his early days in Boston. Meanwhile, Nick Tamburo and Nikita Malhotra, the creative duo behind Smithereens, delve into their New England-inspired seafood offerings and innovative beverage program featuring Riesling and rice-fermented drinks. They reflect on the importance of intentionality in food, service, and even music, crafting a unique dining experience that's deeply connected to the East Village community.

Kiki Couchman is the cofounder of Sourmilk, a well-positioned yogurt company with more hustle than the average start-up. We found Sourmilk on social media and was impressed even before we tried the creamy and probiotic-rich yogurt. It’s good stuff, as is Kiki’s story about how she quit her finance job to start a yogurt company with her best friend—a refrain often repeated in Sourmilk’s savvy marketing. What’s it like bootstrapping in the highly competitive perishable consumer packaged goods world? This conversation is absolutely illuminating.      Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael W. Twitty is an acclaimed culinary historian and the author of the two-time James Beard Award–winning book The Cooking Gene as well as Rice and Koshersoul. His encyclopedic new book, Recipes from the American South, is a deeply researched, home cook’s guide to the vast genre of Southern cuisine, offering historical insight alongside a diverse array of recipes. It’s a delight having him on the show to talk about bringing this book to life.   And, at the top of the show, it’s the return of Three Things, where Aliza and Matt talk about what is exciting them in the world of restaurants, cookbooks, and the food world as a whole. On this episode: A visit to Ceres in New York. Is the pie worth the hype? Also, Long Island Bar is serving elite fried cheese curds, Michigan’s Madcap Coffee is one of America’s finest roasters, and sampling some great teas from Brooklyn’s Raazi Tea. Plus, Spicewalla is now selling Umbrian olive oil, and Big Night has a new uptown location. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nite Yun was born in a refugee camp after her parents escaped from war-torn Cambodia. Her family eventually moved to California, where she grew up listening to her father’s Khmer rock and roll music and learned to cook traditional Cambodian dishes from her mother. Inspired by trips to Cambodia to learn about her heritage, Nite dedicated herself to bringing the flavors of Cambodian food back to the Bay Area. She opened her first restaurant, Nyum Bai, in Oakland in 2018 and now runs Lunette, located in San Francisco’s Ferry Building. In this episode, we talk about Nite’s amazing journey and her terrific new cookbook, My Cambodia. It’s one of our favorites of this busy season, and we hear some great stories from the road. Also on the show, we have a really fun conversation with best-selling romance author Sarah MacLean. We talk about Rhode Island foods and what makes a great food scene in romance writing. What a fun talk! Subscribe to This Is TASTE: ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices