This week on A MESS IN THE KITCHEN, Molly and Dusti have a lively discussion with highly-regarded author and magazine editor, Dana Cowin. Dana is the former long-time Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine Magazine. She is a tastemaker, talent scout, author, lecturer and radio show host. When Cowin is not sharing advice on the best new restaurants to try, food trends to watch, or interviewing inspiring role models, she devotes her time to organizations she cherishes, including serving on the boards of City Harvest and Hot Bread Kitchen. This interview was conducted pre- COVID-19 but, we hope our audience will find the information shared to be helpful.If you would like to order Dana's book go here: (https://www.amazon.com/Mastering-My-Mistakes-Kitchen-Delicious/dp/006230590)Connect with the show and EMAIL US at our website (https://amessinthekitchen.com)Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

This week on A MESS IN THE KITCHEN, Molly (without Dusti... we missed you!) talks with Sarah Von Bargen, the creator of the Yes & Yes blog. "Yes & Yes is a space dedicated to helping you spend your time, money and energy on purpose. The ladies take a deep dive into Sarah's NO GROCERY CHALLENGE - a one week exercise where you use what you have in the kitchen to make meals at home. No quick trip to the store, no weekly grocery shopping... nothing but the food already in your house. Molly and Sarah discuss how to set yourself up for success on the challenge - fridge reorganization, food storage and pantry superstars (chickpeas!) to help you save money. Remember, you deserve to save money and eat a beautiful serving of food.**This episode was recorded prior to COVID-19 and quarantine efforts took effect. We hope the information provided will be helpful now and into the future. To learn more about Sarah Von Bargen head to her website (https://yesandyes.org)Connect with the show and EMAIL US at our website (https://amessinthekitchen.com)Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

On this week's episode of A MESS IN THE KITCHEN! Molly and Dusti walk you through the process of setting up a meal train. A great solution when you are looking for ways to help and support friends and loved ones. Meal trains are pretty common in the Midwest and there are a variety of ways to set up an easy system to get one up and running. Molly and Dusti share their experiences being given and participating in meal trains during happy and challenging circumstances. From leaning on organized friends to best food options for someone going through an illness, these tips are thorough and compassionate. Obviously, we recorded this episode before COVID-19 but, the sentiment is the same. You can apply practical steps to helping anyone facing a unique challenge right now. We hope this can help.  Connect with the show and EMAIL US at our website (https://amessinthekitchen.com)Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

On this week's episode of A MESS IN THE KITCHEN! Molly and Dusti talk about their pantry basics. A good pantry can go a long way. Especially these days when we are cooking at home and looking for ways to change up your meal routines. There's a throwback to the good old days (of six weeks ago) when the ladies went out to eat, airport travels were the worst and grocery shopping with simpler. The ladies share great stories and Dusti's fun kitchen vocabulary (what is this mysterious "ice cupboard"?) Plus, maple syrup as salad dressing? Why is tomato paste so weird looking? And of course, all the nut butters and beans!Connect with the show and EMAIL US at our website (https://amessinthekitchen.com)Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

On this week's episode of A MESS IN THE KITCHEN! Molly and Dusti talk about all of their favorite kitchen essentials. Now is the perfect time to break out your gadgets and put them to use. The ladies share some great stories, fun tips and you have to hear Dusti's perfect holiday sweet potato recipe (courtesy of her mom). Connect with the show and EMAIL US at our website (https://amessinthekitchen.com)Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

On this week's episode of A MESS IN THE KITCHEN! Molly and Dusti help you clean your kitchen! the ladies cover dishwasher etiquette (to prewash or not to prewash), stovetop care, cutting boards and more. Dusti takes the lead as the "cleaning obsessive" (her words, not ours) and shares great tips and tricks to make it easier to clean your home. Bow down to the power of Lest Oil! Connect with the show and EMAIL US at our website (https://amessinthekitchen.com)Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

This week on A MESS IN THE KITCHEN, Molly (without Dusti... we missed you!) talks with Michelle Tam, the mastermind behind Nom Nom Paleo. Michelle Tam is a successful blogger, food writer, and bestselling cookbook author known for recipes and food writing focused on the Paleo diet and lifestyle. Michelle started her website in 2010 and has become an expert in paleo recipes. Her Nom Nom Paleo website has also become a go to resource for Instant Pot users. Molly and Michelle discuss childhood diets, Instant Pot strategies, busy households and more. FYI... the kalua pork recipe is *chef's kiss*To learn more about Michelle Tam and Nom Nom Paleo head to her website (https://nomnompaleo.com)Connect with the show and EMAIL US at our website (https://amessinthekitchen.com)Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

Welcome to A MESS IN THE KITCHEN! On today's debut episode, Molly and Dusti talk about picky eaters! From their own histories with picky eating (bread and butter is adventurous?!?) to Molly's present day googling to better understand picky eating as a biological phenomenon. Plus, pregnancy diets that alter kid eating habits, carrot noses and tomato frosting? There's help out there picky eaters too! Solidarity with the moms that feed their kids mac & cheese and chicken nuggets... a lot! Connect with the show and EMAIL US at our website (https://amessinthekitchen.com)Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.

Hosts Molly Mogren and Dusti Kugler want you to relax and have fun in the kitchen. Each episode will feature practical, hands on advice to help you feel like a more confident cook. Remember, you don’t have to know everything to be a great cook!To kick things off, the ladies take on Thanksgiving! They definitely have strong opinions. The title alone says it all: Thanksgiving Bitch. And follow the ladies on Instagram at @amessinthekitchen.Learn more about the show at our website (https://amessinthekitchen.com)Matriarch Digital Media (matriarchdm.com) produces this and other podcasts that understand, encourage and uplift women.