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| 59. Debbi Fields: How Mrs. Fields Built An Empire & Became America’s Cookie Queen | 02 Sep 2024 | 01:00:31 | |
In this episode of That Was Delicious, host Brooke welcomes the iconic Debbi Fields, the founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies, to discuss her journey from a young cookie enthusiast to becoming America's Cookie Queen. Debbi shares her story of growing up in a modest household, the challenges she faced while building her cookie empire, and how her determination and passion for quality ingredients led to her success. Listeners will gain insights into Debbi's entrepreneurial spirit, her innovative approach to overcoming business challenges, and the importance of perseverance. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply love a good success story, this episode is packed with valuable lessons and inspiration. Key Takeaways
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| 58. Annie Fenn: Preventing Alzheimer’s Through Food | 26 Aug 2024 | 01:03:21 | |
In this episode, Dr. Annie Fenn, a renowned expert in brain health and the founder of the Brain Health Kitchen, joins us to discuss how our dietary choices can significantly impact cognitive function and the prevention of dementia. Dr. Fenn, who transitioned from a career as an OBGYN to a focus on brain health, shares invaluable insights from her latest research and her cookbook dedicated to brain-healthy recipes. Listeners will gain practical tips on how to incorporate brain-boosting foods into their diets, understand the science behind cognitive health, and learn how to make simple but effective changes to their daily routines for long-term brain health. Key Takeaways
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| 49. Kacie Rose: From Career Dancer in NYC To “That One American Girl Living In Italy” | 29 Apr 2024 | 00:42:17 | |
Kacie Rose had always dreamed of coming to Italy, but when she finally took the plunge and visited for the first time on a solo trip in 2018, she had no idea that as she says, in true Lizzie McGuire fashion, she would meet the love of her life. Fast forward to 2024 and Kacie is now a full-blown content creator and Italy expert, sharing her wisdom and day-to-day life with over a million of her adoring fans online. Today in this episode of That Was Delicious, we discuss Kacie’s story of how she ended up living full-time in Italy, some of the culture shocks she had (and still has) living in Italy, tips for travelers coming to Tuscany, and her brand new book: You Deserve Good Gelato. Resources:
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| 48. Giulia Scarpaleggia: Life As A Tuscan Food Writer & Cookbook Author | 22 Apr 2024 | 00:47:37 | |
Julia Scarpaleggia is a Tuscan-born and bred food writer, cookbook author, podcaster, and cooking class instructor. She learned to cook from her grandmother and mother and lives in the countryside in her family house with her husband Tommaso, their beautiful daughter Livia, and two rescue dogs, Noa and Teo. Today on That Was Delicious, we discuss how JulsKitchen.com came to be, what it’s like being a food blogger in Italy, how she started cooking classes, Italian food culture, and so much more. Resources:
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| 47. Natalie Kennedy: The Life Of An American in Rome | 15 Apr 2024 | 00:46:15 | |
Natalie Kennedy is a Californian who has been living in Rome since 2010. Although she initially came to the Eternal City for graduate school to study Economics, she shortly after met her now Irish husband, and the rest is history. She regularly contributes to guidebooks, magazines, and her own social media and website, An American in Rome, sharing her love of la dolce vita between pizza slices and gelato breaks.
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| 46. Ruth Manfredi: From NYC To The Cinque Terre, Life As A Dual Italian American Citizen For 25+ Years | 01 Apr 2024 | 01:12:12 | |
Ruth is a New Yorker and dual Italian American citizen who has lived in Italy for 25+ years with her husband and two children. She is the co-founder and president of the nonprofit Save Vernazza, a founding member of the tourism board for Visit Vernazza, and the owner of Cinque Terre Vacation Rentals where she and her husband have lovingly converted two seafront apartments into stunning properties that guests from all over the world come to stay in. In this episode of That Was Delicious, Ruth and I discuss her serendipitous story of meeting her now husband in the Cinque Terre decades ago, transitioning her life from the US to Italy, and all things Cinque Terre. If you have dreams of visiting the Cinque Terre or have plans to go there soon, this episode is a must-listen! Resources
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| 45. Gabriel Rucker: from broccoli cheddar soup to one of Portland’s greatest chef’s | 25 Mar 2024 | 01:03:04 | |
Gabriel Rucker is a chef, husband, father, and has lived in the Portland area for over 20 years. He is a two-time James Beard Award winner and is known nationwide and particularly in Portland for his restaurants Le Pigeon and Canard. On this episode of the chow, Chef Gabriel shares his story of becoming a chef, what the most pivotal steps were in growing his successful restaurants, and several relatable stories about his childhood, personal food preferences, and even his experience with being a completely sober chef.
Resources 40 Best Restaurants in Portland (https://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/portland-restaurants/) Canard Funfetti Pancake Recipe (https://www.femalefoodie.com/recipes/canard-funfetti-pancakes-recipe/) Canard Steam Burger Recipe (https://www.femalefoodie.com/recipes/canard-steam-burgers-recipe/) Le Pigeon Website (https://www.lepigeon.com/) Canard Website (https://www.canardrestaurant.com/) Follow Gabriel Rucker. on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ruckergabriel/) Follow Female Foodie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/femalefoodie/) | |||
| 44. Tom Douglas: One of Seattle’s Greatest Chefs, a 4x Cookbook Author, and Restaurateur Extraordinaire | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:46:45 | |
Tom Douglas is a husband, father, grandfather, and one of the most beloved chefs not only in his home of the Pacific Northwest but across the entire country. He’s a multiple time James Beard Award winner, the owner of 10 businesses, and a four-time cookbook author. Today on That Was Delicious, we discuss some of the culinary highlights of Tom’s life including his family and home life growing up, how he became one of the best chefs in the country, and the stories behind two of our favorite Dahlia Bakery recipes— the triple coconut cream pie and the Nora Ephron cookies.
Resources Triple Coconut Cream Pie Recipe Follow Tom Douglas and Co. on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 43. Jillian Fox: 72 Hours of Eating in Austin | 11 Mar 2024 | 01:17:21 | |
Headed to Austin soon? Today on That Was Delicious, Austin local Jillian Fox walks us through her curated three-day guide to some of the best restaurants in ATX, including three breakfast, lunch, and dinner recommendations (plus several incredible dessert recommendations) so you can sample some of the best that Austin has to offer.
Resources: Bucket list of 100 Best Restaurants in Austin All Female Foodie Austin Guides Best Breakfast & Brunch in Austin Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 42. Ellen James: 72 Hours of Eating in Washington DC | 04 Mar 2024 | 01:11:11 | |
Headed to Washington DC soon? Today on That Was Delicious, Ellen James walks us through her curated three-day guide to some of the best restaurants in The District, including three breakfast, lunch, and dinner recommendations (plus several incredible dessert recommendations) so you can sample some of the best that DC has to offer.
Resources: Bucket list of 100 Best Restaurants in Washington DC All Female Foodie Washington DC Restaurant Guides Best Capitol Hill Restaurants in DC Best Italian Restaurants in DC Best Bakeries in Washington DC Best Ice Cream in Washington DC Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 41. Jeremy Jacobowitz: 72 Hours of Eating in New York City | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:46:43 | |
Headed to New York City soon? Today on That Was Delicious, Jeremy Jacobowitz walks us through his curated three-day guide to some of the best restaurants in NYC, including three breakfast, lunch, and dinner recommendations so you can sample some of the best that the Big Apple has to offer.
Resources: Bucket list of 100 Best Restaurants in NYC Follow Jeremy on Instagram Follow Jeremy on TikTok Follow Jeremy on YouTube Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 40. 72 Hours of Eating Salt Lake City | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:58:11 | |
Headed to Salt Lake City soon? This 72-hour guide to eating your way through SLC includes three breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recommendations so you can sample some of the best that the Beehive State has to offer. What’s your favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City? We’d love to hear! Send us a DM on Instagram.
Resources: Bucket list of 100 Best Restaurants in SLC The 15 Best Restaurants in SLC 15 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in SLC Settebello Pizzeria Napoletana Podcast Episode with Michael Brooks & Brad Otton (Settebello) Podcast Episode With Frida Guerrero (La Casa Del Tamal) Olive Oil Cake With Brown Butter Buttercream Recipe 10 Best Bakeries in SLC Oquirrh Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Blueberry Pecan Salad (Inspired by Freshie’s) 13 Best Upscale & Fine Dining Restaurants in SLC Get our free bucket list of the 100 Best Restaurants in SLC! | |||
| 57. Megan Foley: Food & Life In The Olympic Village As Told By A Performance Dietician & Pro Triathlete (Paris 2024 Olympics) | 19 Aug 2024 | 00:41:07 | |
In this episode, Brooke welcomes Megan Foley, a seasoned performance dietician and professional triathlete, to discuss her experiences at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Megan shares a behind-the-scenes look at life in the Olympic Village, the challenges athletes face in terms of nutrition and daily routines, and her role in supporting athletes to achieve peak performance. Listeners will gain insights into the unique lifestyle within the Olympic Village, the importance of proper nutrition for athletes, and the pressures of competing at the highest level. Key Takeaways
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| 39. 72 Hours of Eating Portland | 14 Feb 2024 | 00:44:09 | |
Headed to Portland soon? This 72 hour guide to eating your way through Portland includes three breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recommendations so you can sample some of the best that the City of Roses has to offer. What’s your favorite restaurant in Portland? We’d love to hear! Send us a DM on Instagram.
Resources: FREE Portland Restaurant Bucket List 40 Best Restaurants in Portland Guide Podcast Episode with Ken Forkish Salt & Straw Podcast Episode With Founders Kim & Tyler Malek Canard Funfetti Pancake Recipe Oma’s Hideaway Fruity Pebbles Rice Krispies Treat Recipe Portland Restaurant Bucket List Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 38. The Best Of Female Foodie Taste Tests | 05 Feb 2024 | 00:53:42 | |
We’ve done 19 taste tests since 2020 and have blind tested hundreds of popular food products and today on That Was Delicious, host Brooke Eliason recaps the very best (and the very worst) of each taste test. If you’ve loved the Female Foodie Taste Tests but are looking for consolidated results, this episode is for you!
Show Notes: Subscribe to Female Foodie on Instagram for exclusive access to our brand new taste tests in 2024 Trader Joe’s ice cream taste test Watch our taste tests on YouTube Subscribe to Female Foodie on Instagram for exclusive access to taste tests | |||
| 37. Lori Vaughn: How To Become a Better Home Cook & Baker | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:49:23 | |
You’ve tried new recipes over the years, but how well have they turned out? You’ve made family dinner since the beginning of time, but do you consider yourself a great home cook? Today in this Episode of That Was Delicious, we talk with Lori Vaughn from Lo’s Kitchen Co all about ways to enhance your cooking and baking skills at home. Lori shares practical tips and takeaways, plus her inspiring and empowering story of how she became a great home cook and baker herself.
Resources A Bountiful Kitchen Tried & True Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Lori’s Classic Sourdough Paperback Book Lori’s Classic Sourdough E-Book Follow Lori on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 36. 44 Valentine's Day Food Traditions & Ideas | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:39:28 | |
With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away, you may be considering different options and fun ideas when it comes to food. Today on That Was Delicious, we’re sharing over 30 reader-submitted traditions for Valentine’s Day, plus three different menu options including an entree, starch/carb, and dessert so you can put together the perfect meal to enjoy with your loved ones at home.
Resources: Orson Gygi Chocolate Tempering Blog Post Chocolate & Caramel Podcast Interview With Heather Smith of Orson Gygi Dodo Banana Cream Cheese Pie Recipe Dodo Coconut Coffee Cake With Caramel Sauce Cast Iron Skillet Steak Recipe (Instagram Cooking Demo Here) Brown Butter Lemon Pepper Salmon Recipe Creamy Parmesan Risotto Recipe (Instagram Cooking Demo Here) Pink Sauce Pasta Recipe (Instagram Cooking Demo Here) White Cheddar Mac and Cheese Recipe Dark Chocolate Brownies Recipe Olive Oil Cake With Brown Butter Frosting Recipe (Instagram Cooking Demo Here) Brownie Pecan Pie Recipe (Instagram Cooking Demo Here) Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 35. A Foodie’s Guide To Trader Joe’s: 47 Must-Buy Trader Joe’s Items | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:39:04 | |
You’ve shopped at Trader Joe’s a million times before but have you ever shopped with our tried and true grocery list of must-have Trader Joe’s items? From cheese to chocolate to pantry staples, Brooke Eliason shares her 47 must-have Trader Joe’s food items on this episode of That Was Delicious.
Resources: 100 Best Things To Buy At Trader Joe’s Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Foods Trader Joe’s Ice Cream Taste Test How To Make Trader Joe’s Orange Chicken In The Air Fryer Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe 15-Minute Homemade Pesto Recipe Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 34. Why We Don’t Share Negative Restaurant Reviews | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:22:32 | |
Since Female Foodie began in 2010 we have shared hundreds of restaurant reviews showcasing places to eat all over the world, but if you look through our archives right now you won’t find a single negative review. Today we answered a reader’s recent question on one of our Instagram Q&As, asking, “Why not post negative restaurant reviews? Helpful for readers to know/avoid, no?” In this conversation we share the story of why we don’t write negative reviews (including a time when we did share them), and what we choose to do instead.
Resources: Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 33. Our Predicted 2024 Food Trends (And Our Recapped 2023 Food Trends) With Katie Calton | 01 Jan 2024 | 01:00:37 | |
On this episode of That Was Delicious, Female Foodie recipe developer Katie Calton and Brooke Eliason discuss food trends from 2023 including chili oil, puff pastry, butter boards, Korean food, and more. After hashing over what they loved (and perhaps didn’t like) about these trends, Katie & Brooke discuss predictions for 2024 food trends, including types of entrees, salads, specific ingredients, and how they believe people will be cooking toward the end of 2024.
Resources: Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad Recipe Patagonia Provisions Lemon Olive Spanish White Anchovies Mini Circle/Sphere Ice Cube Tray Protein Foundry Avocado Toast Recipe Spinach Artichoke Dip With Lemon & Panko Follow Female Foodie on Instagram Follow Katie Calton on Instagram | |||
| 32. Merry Christmas From Female Foodie | 25 Dec 2023 | 00:05:37 | |
A short and sweet episode that answers the question I’ve asked every single guest on the show, “If you could go back and visit one meal from your lifetime, which would it be, and why did it mean so much to you?”
We are beyond thankful to our listeners near and far. Thank you for supporting us at Female Foodie and wishing you a very Merry Christmas!
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| 31. 17 Tips For Eating Out With Kids | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:40:07 | |
Are you eating out with one (or multiple) of your favorite tiny humans soon? Do you wish to experience some of your favorite restaurants with your children? Headed on a family trip? Or, simply put, is it 5:00 and you just want to sit down and eat instead of cooking dinner or hauling takeout back home?
In this episode of That Was Delicious, Brooke shares 17 top tips for eating out with kids. From setting the stage and making sure you have the most positive experience possible to the execution of the meal to leaving the restaurant, we have you covered.
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| 30. We Tried 17 Kinds Of Eggnog With Abi Ayres And These Were The 5 Best | 13 Dec 2023 | 00:43:50 | |
At Female Foodie we’re known for our blind taste tests and have sampled countless items from chocolate chips to hot dogs to popcorn and even pickles. Today on That Was Delicious, Brooke and Abi recap their eggnog taste test, where they sampled 17 different major brands of eggnog. In the show they’re break down their 3 least favorite ‘nogs, as well as their top 5 brands for the absolute best eggnog.
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| 56. Alessandro Frassica: Florence’s Best Panino & The Story Behind Ino | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:35:45 | |
Alessandro Frassica is an Italian chef and the creator of our favorite panino shop of all time, Ino, in Florence, Italy. Alessandro is a cookbook author, the recipient of several noteworthy culinary awards, and a proud husband and father. His friends affectionally call him Ino and today on That Was Delicious, we discuss what makes a fantastic panino, how he started his iconic panino shop 18 years ago, and how to enjoy Italian food in its purest form without overcomplicating things. | |||
| 29. Rob Li: From Instagrammer To Private Chef For A B*llionaire In The Hamptons | 04 Dec 2023 | 00:40:16 | |
Rob Li wasn’t always obsessed with food, in fact, it wasn’t until he was almost twenty years old that he touched some of his parents’ basic kitchen appliances for the first time. But things changed quickly for Rob—after learning to cook basics like various proteins and rice, he focused on chef-driven techniques and recipes watched on YouTube and social media. While attending college he slowly built his skills and online Instagram portfolio with all of his culinary creations.
In this episode of That Was Delicious, we uncover Rob’s story in depth, including his simple beginnings and how he made the leap to private cheffing for a billionaire in the Hamptons. Additionally, together we discuss some of our favorite holiday dishes, culinary icons, and what we wish everyone would understand about cooking.
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| 28. Maria Lichty: How To Host A Cookie Exchange | 27 Nov 2023 | 00:32:09 | |
Maria Lichty is a veteran food blogger and recipe developer, a two time cookbook author, and is known for her delicious and beautiful cookies! After baking cookies for decades and with her recently released cookbook, “Let’s Eat Cookies”, Maria is a bonafide cookie expert.
Today on the show we discuss all things cookies with Maria including tips for making fantastic homemade cookies, her favorite recipes in her newest cookbook, how to host a killer cookie exchange, and tips for making a holiday cookie box.
Get Maria’s New Cookbook, Let’s Eat Cookies Get Maria’s First Cookbook, Two Peas & Their Pod Cookbook Follow Maria on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 27. Si Foster, A Bountiful Kitchen: How To Host Thanksgiving | 20 Nov 2023 | 01:25:34 | |
Si Foster has been making incredible Thanksgiving meals for decades and has been teaching her readers how to have a successful meal on the big day for years. In this episode of That Was Delicious, Si answers questions asked by our readers including favorite recipes, how to plan ahead and execute the perfect Thanksgiving meal, pie tips, turkey tips, gravy tips, and so much more.
Get Si’s Free “How To Host Thanksgiving” E-Book Mint Arrow Messages Thanksgiving Episode Apple, Sausage, and Herb Stuffing Recipe Triple Coconut Cream Pie Recipe Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe Follow Si on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 26. Susie Bulloch: How To Make Life-Changing Smoked Thanksgiving Turkey | 13 Nov 2023 | 00:44:04 | |
Susie Bulloch is the founder and head pitmaster behind the award-winning brand Hey Grill Hey, which she started in 2015. She’s a seasoned recipe developer and content creator (pun intended!) and has her own incredible line of specially curated, must-have barbecue rubs, sauces, and gadgets. It’s no surprise that we’ve consulted Susie many times over the years on how to smoke turkey like a pro.
Today on the show we’re talking all things smoked turkey and how to make the best smoked Thanksgiving turkey you’ve ever had. From different brining methods to preferred brands of turkey to her most frequently asked questions, we cover it all in this episode. Whether you’re new to smoking meat or this ain’t your first (Thanksgiving) rodeo, Susie shares a wealth of practical insight and information that will help you serve some of the most flavorful, juicy turkey you’ve ever consumed.
Get Susie’s Smoked Turkey Brine & Seasoning Kit Get Susie’s Smoked Turkey Recipe Get Susie’s Smoked Turkey Pitmaster Class Get the Hey Grill Hey App Follow Susie on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 25. Erin Jeanne McDowell: How To Make Excellent Pie (It Isn’t As Hard As You Think) | 06 Nov 2023 | 00:48:23 | |
Erin is a cookbook author, recipe developer, and baker extraordinaire. She started baking as a young girl and put her skills to the test at the Culinary Institute of America. She’s now published three award-winning cookbooks, all on baking, and hosts the binge-worthy series Bake It Up A Notch for Food52. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Food Network, Bon Appetit, Food52 just to name a few.
In this episode of That Was Delicious, Brooke and Erin discuss everything you need to know about making fantastic homemade pie from scratch, including best practices for prepping and baking pie dough, rookie mistakes that people make when baking pie, some of Erin’s favorite recipes (and her favorite pies for beginners), plus a healthy dose of encouragement for anyone who may be new to pie baking (spoiler alert: you got this!).
Watch Erin’s @food52 series, Bake It Up A Notch! Buy a copy of Erin’s pie cookbook, The Book On Pie Get a copy of Erin’s newest cookbook, Savory Baking Follow Erin on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 24. Cindy Richter: 3 Essential Tips For Entertaining | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:50:38 | |
Cindy is a recipe developer, food photographer, and Austin native. She loves beautiful food that’s healthy and sometimes indulgent, and she wears many hats including mother, wife, grandma, and CEO. Cindy was raised in a home where entertaining was a core part of family life, and when she got married in her early 20’s she hosted her first bridal shower just a couple of months into her marriage. Now decades and countless events later (all documented in a hosting diary gifted to Cindy by her mother), Cindy is a wealth of information when it comes to throwing hosting and entertaining.
On this episode of That Was Delicious, we’re grateful to glean Cindy’s wisdom as a master entertainer and host as she shares three essential tips for entertaining. Whether you’re new to entertaining or this isn’t your first rodeo, this episode is chock full of practical tips and tricks that will help you throw a successful and memorable gathering this holiday season.
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| 23. Heather Smith, Gygi: Caramel & Chocolate SOS | 23 Oct 2023 | 00:53:11 | |
Heather is the Vice President for Orson Gygi, a 4th generation family-owned business started in 1945 by Orson Gygi himself, when he saw a dire need for restaurant supplies in the Salt Lake Community. Now decades later, Gygi is our favorite go-to spot in Salt Lake City and online for everything from cooking equipment to craft chocolate to baking supplies to gadgets and must-have kitchen items to in-person and online classes.
In this episode Brooke & Heather Smith take a deep dive into all things caramel & chocolate. They cover everything from making the perfect caramel apples to tempering chocolate and what to look for when you’re buying craft chocolate. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or jumping into the world of caramel and chocolate for the first time, this episode is for you!
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| 22. Giuseppe Dell’Anno: From Engineer to GBBO Winner & Cookbook Author | 16 Oct 2023 | 01:00:25 | |
Giuseppe Dell’Anno had a quintessential Italian upbringing in a small town where everyone knew everyone and he was surrounded by family. His father, Cosimo, was a passionate baker and although not a teacher in the traditional sense, his traditions and emphasis on food made a huge impact on the family including Giuseppe.
After Giuseppe’s oldest son planted a seed in his head that he should apply for Bake Off, he secretly applied for the show, never thinking it would amount to anything. Several rounds of interviews later and after waiting for months, Giuseppe found himself competing in the tent he’d seen on television for so many years, baking several times a week over the course of seven weeks for Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
In this episode of the show, we discuss in depth Giuseppe’s experience leaving his family and competing in the Great British Bake Off, how his frist cookbook came to be, what it’s been like working on book two, and his hot takes on Italian cooking and culture.
Purchase Giuseppe’s first cookbook, Italian Bakes Purchase Giuseppe’s (brand new!) second cookbook, Giuseppe’s Easy Bakes Follow Giuseppe on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 21. Connie McDonald & Pam Weekes, Levain Bakery: How Two Hungry Triathletes Created The Iconic 6-Ounce Cookies & Opened One Of The Best Bakeries In The U.S. | 09 Oct 2023 | 01:04:29 | |
Connie McDonald and Pam Weekes became friends through swimming in Manhattan in 1987. They subsequently started training for Ironman Triathlons and had long hours on the bike together where they explored various entrepreneurial ideas together. Connie had since left her job in investment banking and gone to culinary school and Pam had a stable job in Fashion. The two of them had done catering gigs for friends and businesses in the city over the years, but it wasn’t until 1995 that they decided to take the plunge and open their basement bakery on 74th and Amsterdam that we now affectionately know as Levain Bakery.
In this episode of That Was Delicious, Brooke explores the full story of the beloved bakery including the early days of Levain, key milestones for the business, how the iconic 6-ounce cookies came to be (spoiler alert: they weren’t even on the menu when they opened), and what’s next for Levain Bakery including their 13 locations and counting.
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| 20. Elizabeth Poett: Her Life As A Full-Time Rancher, TV Show Host, and Cookbook Author | 02 Oct 2023 | 00:39:57 | |
Elizabeth Poett was born and raised on her 14,000-acre family ranch, Rancho San Julian, in Santa Barbara County, California. She always liked the idea of coming back to the ranch after going away for school, but what she couldn’t have anticipated were the opportunities she’s had to share the ranch with the world over the past few years. After beginning her Ranch Table events in 2018, it was apparent that guests at her culinary gatherings were yearning for connection with the food they were cooking and the land it was grown on.
Elizabeth began hosting her hit show “Ranch To Table” on Magnolia Network in 2021 (now debuting its 4th season), which showcases day-to-day life on the ranch where you’ll catch lots of straightforward, delicious cooking demonstrations and different snapshots of what life is like on the ranch.
After years of dreaming of publishing a cookbook, Elizabeth has compiled a beautiful, seasonally organized tribute to the ranch, “The Ranch Table”, which not only shows off her family’s most beloved dishes from Rancho San Julian, but also stunning year-round photos and stories of the place she calls home.
In this episode of That Was Delicious, we discuss Elizabeth’s upbringing and family life through the years, what it’s been like to host her “Ranch To Table” show on Magnolia Network, behind-the-scenes details on making her brand new cookbook, and her candid thoughts on ranch life.
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| 55. Carolina Gelen: How This Passionate Immigrant Cook Became One Of The Most Iconic Recipe Developers & Cookbook Authors In The U.S. | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:54:02 | |
Carolina Gelen is an exceptionally talented food writer, recipe developer, and cookbook author. Originally from Romania, she immigrated to the U.S. in 2021 to pursue her passion for cooking. Carolina is without question one of the most noteworthy, talented recipe developers of our time. Today on That Was Delicious, Brooke & Carolina discuss Carolina’s captivating story of how she immigrated to the U.S., some of the culture shocks she encountered early on, how she grew her audience and began developing recipes, and what it was like developing a cookbook with 100 original recipes with noteworthy publisher Clarkson Potter. Resources:
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| 19. A Foodie’s Guide To Costco: 27 Must-Buy Costco Foods | 25 Sep 2023 | 00:25:27 | |
You’ve shopped at Costco a million times before but have you ever shopped with our tried and true grocery list of must have Costco items? From cheese to chocolate to pantry staples, Brooke Eliason shares her 27 must-have Costco food items on this episode of That Was Delicious.
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| 18. Kim & Tyler Malek: How Salt & Straw Founders Went From Scooping Ice Cream Out Of A Garden Trough To Successfully Operating Over 35 Locations & 1,200 Employees | 18 Sep 2023 | 01:01:23 | |
Chances are you’ve heard of Salt & Straw and if you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ve enjoyed firsthand some of their insanely delicious ice cream, but this Portland born-and-bred company wasn’t always the ice cream powerhouse it is today.
In 2011 cousins Kim & Tyler Malek set out to create an ice cream gathering place unlike anywhere else. Kim was the brains behind the concept, bringing years of experience from her career at Starbucks, and Tyler utilized his skills honed in culinary school to develop 30 different flavor recipes in just 7 days (all made with ice cream makers purchased secondhand). They took two tubs of ice cream, chocolate gooey brownie and sea salt with caramel ribbons, served it from a garden trough to their first time customers on Alberta Street, and the rest is history.
From challenges they faced early on to wins they’ve enjoyed as seasoned business owners, Kim & Tyler discuss it all on this episode of That Was Delicious.
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| 17: Brittney Hanks: 5 Easy Meals When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:47:28 | |
It’s that time of year again when schedules seem to be full to the brim, everyone’s adjusting to the new school year, and it’s not quite the season to be spending copious amounts of time on dinner. Today on That Was Delicious, Brittney Hanks is sharing 5 easy meals you can make when you don’t feel like cooking–all thanks to her new cookbook, Costco One Stop Meals. Embrace the joy of effortless meal prep and make cherished memories over delicious dishes thanks to this book that requires only one stop at one of our favorite places to shop: Costco.
In this episode we not only cover 5 super easy, convenient dinner ideas but we also discuss Brittney’s story on how her brand Home and Kind got started, her mission to simplify and streamline things to make life at home better, and what’s next for Home and Kind.
Resources: Get Brittney’s New Cookbook, Costco One Stop Meals (Update: The magnetic bookmarks mentioned in the episode are temporarily sold out, but you can still use code FEMALFOODIEGIFT to receive a free Costco shopping list notepad when you add both the cookbook and notepad to your cart.). Connect with Brittney on Instagram Connect with Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 16: Seventeen Tips for Finding Amazing Restaurants in Any City | 04 Sep 2023 | 00:45:05 | |
Headed on vacation soon? Or do you simply want to find better restaurants in your hometown? One of our most frequently asked questions is “how do you decide where to eat in a city you’ve never been to?”
Today on That Was Delicious, host Brooke Eliason uncovers 17 tips for finding incredible places to eat whether you’re at home or out of town, including best practices for consuming crowd-sourced food ratings (such as Google, Yelp, Tripadvisor, etc.), how to digest recommendations on social media, and her personal favorite ways to cull restaurant recommendations that you can trust.
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| 15: Reyna Vazquez, Veracruz All Natural: From A Modest Smoothie Trailer To Opening An Empire Of Restaurants (7 Locations And Counting) That Serve The Best Breakfast Tacos in Austin, Texas | 28 Aug 2023 | 00:48:14 | |
Reyna Vazquez is the co-owner of Veracruz All Natural, an award-winning, iconic restaurant empire and home to the best breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas. But it didn’t start out that way—Vazquez and her sister Maritza opened a modest food truck in 2008 selling fruit cups, smoothies, and natural drinks, knowing that someday they’d use their passion and expertise in the food industry to serve honest and delicious Mexican cuisine.
After two years of slow and steady business, with many sleepless nights and sales grossing $80 on a good day, the Vazquez sisters upgraded to a bigger truck where they could finally prepare breakfast and lunch items, including tacos. After perfecting the migas breakfast taco (their signature menu item) alongside the rest of their menu, their business steadily snowballed into what it is today, with six thriving locations and a brand new sister restaurant, Veracruz Fonda & Bar.
In this episode, Reyna shares some of the challenges she had to overcome to successfully run her business, her biggest source of inspiration, how she and her sister have scaled their restaurant without compromising quality, and a beautiful and poignant story of a memorable meal with her grandmother in her hometown of Veracruz, Mexico.
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| 14: Ellen Bennett, Hedly & Bennett: How A 24-Year-Old Line Cook Grew Her Apron Company Into A Multi-Million Dollar Business With Little Experience And Lots Of Grit | 21 Aug 2023 | 00:49:22 | |
Ellen Bennett was working as a line cook when she volunteered to make aprons to outfit the entire restaurant. Ellen had no business experience, no background with design or manufacturing, and just a few hundred dollars to spare, yet her determination, purpose, and vision took her through the hoops and hills of entrepreneurship to build Hedley & Bennett into what it is today.
On this episode, Ellen shares a peek into her story including some of her greatest challenges, some of her proudest moments, what it was like writing her book “Dream First, Details Later”, and even spills details on her life behind the scenes including her favorite 15-minute dinner, life as a mom, and some of her favorite places to eat in Los Angeles.
Resources: Follow the Ellen Marie Bennett on Instagram Follow Hedley & Bennett on Instagram Order Ellen’s Book the Dream First, Details Later Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 13. Amy Guittard, Guittard Chocolate Company: A Must Listen To Conversation For Anyone That Loves Chocolate | 14 Aug 2023 | 00:43:16 | |
Amy Guittard’s great-great-grandfather Etienne Guittard started his company in 1868, when he came from France during the California Gold rush and realized that he had more luck trading chocolate than he would mining for gold. Decades later, Amy joined the company after working for Clif Bar and has now been working at her family company for what feels like forever, carrying on the ethos and beliefs of Guittard that were instilled in her since she was a young girl.
On this episode, Amy shares what it’s like to be in a fifth-generation family-owned business, what to look for in good quality chocolate when you’re shopping online or at the grocery store, different types of chocolate and what they’re best for, and some of her most beloved, cannot-live-without Guittard products and recipes.
Resources: Follow the Guittard Chocolate Company on Instagram Shop Guittard Chocolates online Order Amy’s Cookbook the Guittard Chocolate Cookbook Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 12. Jacques Pepin: The Story Of One of the Most Beloved French Chefs In The World | 07 Aug 2023 | 00:55:36 | |
Born in 1935 near Lyon, France, Jacques Pepin has been surrounded by food his entire life. From his apprenticeship at the young age of 13, to working in Paris as a young adult, to emigrating to the States in 1959, Pepin knew from the beginning that his life would be centered around food even though chefs weren’t adored as they are today, and cooks typically lived a humble, modest life out of the spotlight.
Today at age 87, Jacques has published over 30 cookbooks, been on over 13 series of 26 shows with PBS, wrote a column for the New York Times for nearly 10 years, taught at Boston University for over 40 years, and has won 24 James Beard Awards. In this episode, Jacques takes us on a journey of his childhood through later adult years, and shares stories about things like turning down a position as JFK’s personal chef and what it was like hosting a television series and being lifelong friends with Julia Child, plus his thoughts on family and cooking, and why he believes the kitchen is the most sacred place in the home.
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| 11. Ben Jacobsen, Jacobsen Salt Co.: From Hand-Bucketing Sea Water To Making The Best Finishing Salt In The World | 31 Jul 2023 | 00:56:00 | |
Ben Jacobsen was living in Europe in 2003 when his girlfriend brought home good quality finishing salt and he was blown away by how much better it was than anything he had ever had in his life. After returning back to the states a few years later, Ben began experimenting with making salt on his own, sourcing sea water from the Washington and Oregon coast to see if he could replicate that salt he had enjoyed in the early 2000’s.
After sampling 27 different locations for sea water, Ben finally landed on Netarts Bay in Oregon for water that produced the best salt in the world and opened his small business in 2011. Today, Jacobsen Salt Co. is recognized as one of the best salt makers in the world and their products are used by award-winning Chefs and celebrities, have been featured in multiple noteworthy publications, and are sold nationwide in both specialty shops and places like Williams Sonoma.
In this episode Ben shares the story of building his business, some of the challenges he’s experienced over the years, why good salt is always worth the small investment for any home cook, and a few bonus recommendations for great restaurants in the Portland area.
Resources: Follow Jacobsen Salt Co. on Instagram Follow Ben on Instagram Check out their two newest products: house special seasoning & Italian seasoning Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 10. Brittny Hiatt: Top (Uncomplicated) Tips To Get Your Sourdough To Go From Good to Amazing | 24 Jul 2023 | 00:53:13 | |
Did you begin baking sourdough in 2020 with the rest of the world? After watching a friend make artisan sourdough online, Brittny Hiatt was inspired to start baking naturally fermented breads out of her own kitchen. The process was a lot of trial and error at first, but after testing different methods and practicing this new skill, Brittny quickly became recognized as a sourdough expert.
Today on the show, Brittny shares all of her top, uncomplicated, and essential tips for any home baker listening that may want to level up their sourdough skills including:
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| 9. Alan Reed, Reed’s Dairy: How This Small Town 1950’s Family Business Now Makes Some Of The Best Ice Cream & Chocolate Milk In The Country | 17 Jul 2023 | 00:45:10 | |
Larry Reed and his two brothers LeRoy and Dave started Reed’s Dairy in 1955, selling fresh milk for roughly 50 cents per gallon and allowing customers to pay with an honor system using a shoebox above their dairy refrigerator in their original location in Idaho Falls.
Although their farm-to-consumer roots still are in operation today with home delivery still in place as they had in the beginning, second-generation Alan Reed brought unmistakable innovation as a young opportunist to the family business in the late 70’s. Cheese, ice cream, and chocolate milk were all products added to the lineup of products at Reed’s Dairy, and to this day the ice cream at Reed’s is their most popular and beloved product.
In this episode, Alan uncovers the full story of how Reed’s Dairy began and grew, the uncompromising history behind the making of their ice cream and iconic chocolate milk (complete with Idaho potato flakes), and what Alan Reed believes to be the key to long-lasting small business.
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| 8. Frida Guerrero, La Casa Del Tamal: From $11 In Sales to Being Voted Utah’s Best Mexican Restaurant | 10 Jul 2023 | 01:07:55 | |
Cristina Olvera was known for her delicious tamales over the years, but it wasn’t until 2019 that she decided to go all in on her aspiring catering company. To obtain the licensing and qualifications necessary to operate her small business, she took over a humble restaurant at a swap meet in West Valley City (Salt Lake City), Utah making classic Mexican dishes like tacos, tortas, and of course her tamales.
A few months later in early 2020, on a day when the total sales of the restaurant amounted to $11, daughter Frida Guerrero had the idea to bring excitement and buzz to the restaurant with the addition of trending birria tacos–completely new to the menu at La Casa Del Tamal and practically unknown to locals in Salt Lake City. Guerrero reassured her mother that her birria was the best she had ever tasted and that everyone who tried them would love them, but Cristina had her hesitations.
Thanks to word of mouth, social media, and the irresistible menu items, La Casa Del Tamal quickly became one of Salt Lake City’s most beloved restaurants, with a long line of food enthusiasts each day waiting for their turn to try the coveted birria tacos.
Today La Casa Del Tamal can be found at their new location on 5600 West in West Valley City and the Olvera family has more exciting plans on the way which we fully detail in this episode.
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| 7. Erika Kwee, The Pancake Princess: Her Data-Driven Quest To Find The Best Recipe For Every Baked Good In Existence | 03 Jul 2023 | 00:42:15 | |
In 2012, Erika started her blog The Pancake Princess as a casual way to share her favorite recipes, but things changed in 2016 when she began her quest to find the very best chocolate chip cookie recipe out there (spoiler alert: Cook’s Illustrated was the clear winner). Erika had no idea that this would be the beginning of dozens of bake offs (she’s currently at over 60 and counting) with anywhere from 9-12 recipes for each of her bake offs.
Join us as we chat on the show about how Erika selects recipes for each bake offs, what it’s like making a dozen of the same recipe, how she chooses tasters to score each bake off, and what life looks like since she’s moved from Houston to New York City.
Erika has won several awards including the Southern Living 2021 Cook Of the Year, Saveur’s blog award for Best Baking & Sweets in 2019, and we know that you’ll want to give her a trophy too after you listen in on how she’s making the world a better place, one bake off at a time.
Resources: Erika’s first ever bake off (chocolate chip cookies) Get exclusive recipes & access to more bake offs on Erika’s Substack Follow Erika on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram | |||
| 6. Ken Forkish: From 20 Years in Corporate America to Award-Winning Cookbook Author, Restauranteur, and One Of The Most Consulted Bakers In The U.S. | 26 Jun 2023 | 01:08:29 | |
Today we know Ken Forkish as the James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and restauranteur of several iconic Portland restaurants, but it wasn’t always that way. After dreaming of breaking free from his career in corporate America, Forkish opened his now-beloved bakery in Portland, Ken's Artisan Bakery in 2001. Ken lost over $70,000 in that first year but thankfully after two years of building his dream, Ken knew that he was going to make it.
Between the bakery, his pizzeria (Ken's Artisan Pizza), and his three inspiring and thorough cookbooks focused on bread and pizza, we cover it all in this episode from business ventures to recipe development to favorite restaurants of Ken's.
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