Kitchen Confidante Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Born and raised in Germany, Heidrun Metzler brought her rich heritage of German baking to the United States when she moved here in 1978, and eventually settling in Hawaii. Her love of pastries and wealth of knowledge from generation of tips, techniques, and ingredients is poured into her book, German Heritage Baking: Time-Honored Recipes, Traditional Techniques, and Culinary Secrets, where she shares recipes such as Almond Hazelnut Mini Tarts, Apfelstrudel (Apple Strudel), Traditional German Cheesecake with Quark, Black Forest Torte, and more! In this episode, we chat about her idyllic childhood in Germany, the challenges she faced translating her beloved German recipes to an American kitchen, and more.

Learn about Heidrun at https://heidrunmetzler.com

Follow Heidrun on Instagram @heidrun_metzler

Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/german-heritage-baking-with-heidrun-metzler

Anne Byrn is an award-winning New York Times bestselling food writer and author of beloved cookbooks, including American Cookie, American Cake, and the Cake Mix Doctor. Anne publishes the weekly newsletter, Between the Layers, one of the top 20 food and drink newsletters worldwide on Substack. She recently joined me on the podcast, where we chatted about her latest book, Baking in the American South: 200 Recipes and Their Untold Stories.

Baking in the American South dives into the history of the South, from Texas to Florida, Kentucky to Tennessee, and more—where she weaves stories and recipes from pre-Civil War times to today’s modern Southern kitchens. The history behind some of the most iconic and unique biscuits, cakes, pies, and more makes this a definitive guide on the richness of Southern baking.In this episode, we chat about the origins of Southern baking, the stories behind iconic regional recipes, and Anne’s process of preserving culinary history in her latest cookbook. 

Learn more about Anne at https://www.annebyrn.com

Follow Anne on Instagram: @annebyrn

Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/baking-in-the-american-south-with-anne-byrn

In this episode of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, we're whisked into the vibrant world of modern Jewish cuisine with Micah Siva, a San Francisco-based chef, dietitian, and the creative mind behind the blog Nosh with Micah. Micah takes us on a culinary journey that blends the rich traditions of Jewish food with a plant-forward twist. She shares the charming story of her first cooking memory — making thimble cookies with her grandmother — and her path from culinary school to food blogging. Micah discusses her new book, "Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine," and the personal and cultural inspirations that fueled its creation. From vegan matzo ball soup challenges to creating carrot “lox,” Micah's passion for food and storytelling is as nourishing as the dishes she creates. 

Discover more about Micah and her culinary adventures at https://www.noshwithmicah.com

Follow Micah on Instagram: @noshwithmicah

Get your copy of "Nosh" and explore more in the Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/nosh-plant-forward-jewish-recipes-with-micah-siva

Host Liren Baker talks with blogger, author, and television personality Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes about how she inherited the “baking gene,” her pivot from a career in media and PR, and how she preserves generations of baking passion by sharing desserts online and onscreen! Learn more about Jocelyn at https://grandbabycakes.com.

Find Jocelyn Delk Adams on Instagram at @grandbabycakes.

Host Liren Baker talks with James Beard Award-winning author, cooking teacher, and television host Joanne Weir about her culinary journey, from one of her first food memories of the perfect tomato sandwich to her days training in France and at Chez Panisse, and her continued passion for food that takes her all over the globe. Learn more about Joanne and get her recipe for Olive and Fig Toast at https://joanneweir.com.

Find Joanne Weir on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ChefJoanneWeir/

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but how do we find ourselves there? Join host Liren Baker in the Kitchen Confidante podcast, a side dish to the recipe blog, Kitchen Confidante, as she explores the food journeys of passionate chefs, food writers, photographers, recipe developers, artisans, bloggers, and more! Learn how they got their starts and what fuels their taste and inspiration!

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Presented by the Eat Drink Dine Podcast Network

In this week's episode of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, we're digging into the transformative power of gardening with Brian Brigantti of Red Leaf Ranch. From city slicker to rural rancher, Brian shares his journey from the bustling streets of New York City to the serene pastures of Tennessee, where he cultivates not just a thriving veggie garden but also a life filled with abundance. We'll discuss his first book, "Gardening for Abundance," and how it intertwines practical gardening tips with profound life lessons. Join us as Brian reveals the first dish he ever cooked, the importance of biodiversity in the garden, and why everyone should embrace the soil beneath their feet. Plus, we'll get a peek into his kitchen habits, from his favorite emergency dinner to the joy of cooking with homegrown produce. Prepare to be inspired to plant seeds of change in your own life, both in and out of the garden.

Learn more about Brian and Redleaf Ranch at https://www.redleafranch.com/

Follow Brian on Instagram: @redleafranch

Pre-order Brian's upcoming book and discover more in the Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/gardening-for-abundance-with-brian-brigantti

Melting pots of flavors make the world more delicious, and Caribbean cuisine is a prime example with its rich history of delicious influences! In this week’s episode, we chat with Althea Brown, a certified Whole30 coach and creator of the immensely popular blog Metemgee, where she shares recipes inspired by Guyanese traditions and Caribbean flavors. Born and raised in Guyana, Althea is now based in Denver, CO, where she found herself missing the flavors of home, which she shares with her audience, along with Carribean Whole30 and Paleo recipes. We chat about her first cookbook, Caribbean Paleo: 75 Wholesome Dishes Celebrating Tropical Cuisine and Culture, the remarkable women in her family who inspired it, and so much more.

Learn more about Althea at https://metemgee.com

Follow Althea on Instagram @metemgee 

Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/carribean-paleo-with-althea-brown

There is a general understanding that whole grains is better for us, but do you really know why? Rose Wilde is here to help us demystify whole grains and think of baking in a whole new way. Rose is a former human rights lawyer turned chef, master food preserver, master gardener, and owner of the bakery, Red Bread. She wrote her first cookbook, Bread and Roses: 100+ Grain Forward Recipes featuring Global Ingredients and Botanicals - where she shares her joy for grain in a comprehensive guide with recipes inspired by her travels across the globe. In this episode we dive into the world of whole grains, the rich flavor profiles in ancient grains, incorporating blossoms into baking, and more!

Learn more about Rose at https://www.eatredbread.com

Follow Rose on Instagram @trosewilde and @RedBread

Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/bread-and-roses-author-rose-wilde

Chances are you may have a gluten-free or gluten-sensitive eater in your life. While cooking gluten-free may feel challenging, Lindsay Cotter is here to help. Lindsay is the creator of the popular gluten-free recipe blog, Cotter Crunch, where she shares allergy-friendly recipes that help cooks thrive. As a nutrition specialist for sports nutrition and gluten-free eating, Lindsay has been featured in Shape magazine, Dr. Axe, Men’s Health, and more. Her latest cookbook: The Gluten-Free Family Cookbook: Allergy-friendly Recipes for Everyone Around Your Table is available now, and makes eating gluten-free easy and delicious.

Learn more about Lindsay at https://www.cottercrunch.com/

Follow Lindsay on Instagram: @cottercrunch

Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/gluten-free-family-cooking-with-lindsay-cotter