Radio Cherry Bombe

Eva Chen is one of the most multi-hyphenated folks in New York City. The head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, she’s also a mom of three, former editor in chief and beauty editor, social media influencer, and New York Times bestselling children’s book author. The last thing she expected to be is a granola muse, but that’s her latest role thanks to her husband Tom Bannister’s passion project, Tom’s Perfect 10 Original Granola. Tom, the creative director at the Billion Dollar Boy agency during the day, transformed his fondness for granola into an actual business during the pandemic and now it’s a buzzy brand, thanks to a playful Instagram strategy, a two-way conversation with customers, and feedback from Eva. The college sweethearts join host Kerry Diamond to talk about granola as well as Eva’s latest book, I Am Golden, which she describes as a celebration of AAPI joy and her most personal book yet. Thanks to American Unagi and Luke’s Lobster for supporting today’s show. Use code CHERRY15 for 15% off all products at lukeslobster.com through March 31st. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La. Subscribe to our newsletter at cherrybombe.com/newsletter-signup. For past episodes and transcripts, visit cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombeMore on Eva: Instagram, LinkTreeMore on Thomas: Instagram, Tom’s Perfect 10 Granola

It took a while for YouTube’s favorite baker, Claire Saffitz, to figure out her calling. Claire joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her early days as a culinary student in Paris, her first and only restaurant job, and how food media became her thing. Claire also shares a few tidbits about her upcoming cookbook; what she learned in the process of writing her debut cookbook, the bestselling Dessert Person; and why she considers Dorie Greenspan and Claudia Fleming her mentors. Thank you to Kerrygold, the makers of butter and cheese with milk from Irish grass-fed cows, for supporting our show. Vi​​sit KerrygoldUSA.com for more.Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Subscribe to our newsletter at cherrybombe.com/newsletter-signup. For past episodes and transcripts, visit cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombeMore on Claire: Instagram, Dessert Person, YouTube

Lisa Ling is one of the most intrepid journalists around, having covered war, natural disasters, and a range of humanitarian issues, but she’s never focused on food. In her new HBO Max docu-series, "Take Out With Lisa Ling," she looks at the Asian American experience through the lens of food, highlighting different communities across the U.S. Special guests include writer/musician Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast and "Crying in H Mart" fame to recipe developer and video personality Sohla El-Waylly and New Orleans Chef Cristina Quackenbush. Lisa and host Kerry Diamond talk about the show and Lisa’s remarkable, decades-long career. Today’s show is supported by Territory Foods. To get healthy meals delivered right to your door, visit territoryfoods.com. Use code CHERRY75 for $75 off your first three orders plus free shipping.Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Subscribe to our newsletter at https://cherrybombe.com/newsletter-signup. For past episodes and transcripts, visit https://cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombeMore on Lisa: Instagram, Stop AAPI Hate GoFundMe, Takeout with Lisa Ling

Chef Hillary Sterling is one of the most respected chefs on the New York scene, having worked over the years at Mesa Grill, Lupa, A Voce, and Vic’s, honing her craft and becoming known for beautiful, seasonal, Italian-inspired cuisine. Today, Chef Hillary helms the kitchen—the very open kitchen—at Ci Siamo, the highly anticipated restaurant from Union Square Hospitality Group that opened in Manhattan West this past October. Hillary joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her early days bussing tables as a teen in Montauk, her decision to become a chef, working with the legendary pastry chef Claudia Fleming, and the highlights of the Ci Siamo menu. Today’s show is supported by Territory Foods. For more, visit territoryfoods.com. Use code CHERRY75 for $75 off your first three weeks.Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Subscribe to our newsletter at https://cherrybombe.com/newsletter-signup. For past episodes and transcripts, visit https://cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombeFor more about Chef Hillary:Info: https://www.cisiamonyc.com/team-member/hillarybrsterling-1/Instagram: @chefhillarysterling

Gaby Melian is the home cook with the heart of gold! Since leaving the Bon Appétit test kitchen, Gaby has been working on two book projects, the first of which is out tomorrow. Titled Food-Related Stories and published by Penguin’s Pocket Change Collective, it features snippets from Gaby’s life and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She and host Kerry Diamond talk about the book as well as her upcoming cookbook and how she managed to produce it during the pandemic. They also talk about her love of empanadas, creating content for her YouTube channel and Patreon, and how her beloved pup Pucho is doing. Today’s show is supported by Territory Foods. To get healthy meals delivered right to your door, visit territoryfoods.com. Use code CHERRY75 for $75 off your first three orders plus free shipping.Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Subscribe to our newsletter at https://cherrybombe.com/newsletter-signup. For past episodes and transcripts, visit https://cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe

Liz Moody was an ex-pat writer living in London when her anxiety got so bad, she could barely leave her bed. She put her journalism skills to good use and began interviewing health experts, whose advice she started to report on and follow. Today, Liz writes about wellness for the likes of Glamour, Vogue, Goop, and Marie Claire; has published two cookbooks, Healthier Together and Glow Pops; and hosts a popular podcast, also called Healthier Together. Liz shares her upbeat and easy-to-follow tips, hacks, and recipes across multiple platforms, from her website to her Patreon, Instagram, and TikTok. The wellness pro joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her mission to make wellness less intimidating, her pandemic nomading, and her belief in the power of community. Liz and Kerry also answer questions from Liz’s new Healthier Together conversation-starter card deck. Today’s show is supported by Territory Foods. For more, visit territoryfoods.com. Use code CHERRY75 for $75 off over three weeks of meals.Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Subscribe to our newsletter at https://cherrybombe.com/newsletter-signup. For past episodes and transcripts, visit https://cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombeFor more about Liz:Website: lizmoody.comPatreon: patreon.com/lizmoodyInstagram: @lizmoodyHealthier Together card deck: htdeck.com

We’re sharing some of our top episodes from last year, including this interview with Mashama Bailey, chef/co-owner of The Grey in Savannah, Georgia. Mashama joined host Kerry Diamond last January to talk about her landmark restaurant, as well as the book she co-authored with her business partner, John Morisano. Titled Black, White, and The Grey: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Beloved Restaurant, it is a unique memoir that delves into their relationship and features recipes important to each of them. Today’s show is supported by Kerrygold. For more, visit https://www.kerrygoldusa.com/kerrygold-comforts/. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Radio Cherry Bombe’s Top 10 episodes: https://cherrybombe.com/top-10-episodes-in-2021Subscribe to our newsletter at https://cherrybombe.com/newsletter-signup. For past episodes and transcripts, visit https://cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe

It’s our number one show of 2021—our interview with Laurie Woolever, author of Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography, one of the year’s most anticipated books. Laurie joined host Kerry Diamond in July to talk about the book World Travel, a project they had started before his death that would share inside details on the places he had loved and visited over the years. As his longtime assistant (or lieutenant, as he called her) and his co-author, Laurie was enmeshed in the details of Anthony Bourdain’s life and work. When the beloved chef and journalist died in 2018, Laurie lost a boss, a friend, and a trusted collaborator. Today’s show is supported by Kerrygold. For more, visit https://www.kerrygoldusa.com/kerrygold-comforts/. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La.Radio Cherry Bombe’s Top 10 episodes: https://cherrybombe.com/top-10-episodes-in-2021Subscribe to our newsletter at https://cherrybombe.com/newsletter-signup. For past episodes and transcripts, visit https://cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe

This week, we’re airing some of our most popular shows of 2021. Molly Baz, the cookbook author, recipe developer, and former Bon Appétit personality, joined us back in April to talk about the launch of her new cookbook, Cook This Book. Molly shares how learning how to cook became a passion that took her from her own supper club to the kitchens of several restaurants to a job at Bon Appétit. Now, teaching others how to cook is what drives her. Learn how her cookbook came together, why Molly moved to L.A., and whether she’ll return to YouTube any time soon. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting this show. Learn more about Kerrygold and its Holiday Calm program at KerrygoldUSA.com. Visit cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe for transcripts, back issues, and more.

When the pandemic struck, Millie Peartree sprang into action. She created an organization called Full Heart Full Bellies to help feed children in the Bronx who were in danger of going hungry. A natural-born networker and connector, she reached out to her friends and professional acquaintances and got them to pitch in. Today, Full Heart Full Bellies is an official 501c3 and Millie is determined to do even more for those who are food insecure, inspired by one of her heroes, Chef José Andrés of World Central Kitchen. At the same time, she’s making sure to take care of herself physically and mentally so she can take care of others. Don’t miss this chat with one of the most inspiring people we know. This episode is presented by Kerrygold. Don’t miss their Holiday Calm program at KerrygoldUSA.com.Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. For transcripts and past episodes, visit cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe.