Katie welcomes Laura Vitale, of the popular Youtube channel Laura in the Kitchen (boasting almost 4 million subscribers!). Katie and Laura discuss how she built her successful social media empire. In true entrepreneurial spirit, Laura found her way when one door closed and she created another to open. After immigrating to the United States from Naples, Italy at the age of 12, she spent her late teen years working in her father's pizza restaurant in New Jersey, and upon his closing during the financial crisis of 2008, the idea for her own business was born. 

Laura has never looked back and has published two dream cookbooks, Laura in the Kitchen and At My Italian Table. She learned how to make her famous red sauce from her grandmother along with several other classic Italian dishes. When Laura moved to the US, she used these recipes as a source of comfort that created a familiar feeling of home and family in Italy, and now her followers share in every delicious bite. She describes building a second kitchen in her home soley for filming purposes, how she schedules her days to balance work life and mom life, her holiday plans, and what she cooks for family meals.  

In addition to cooking, Laura has the best home organization tips to make everything feel more manageable. She’s knows how to get any stain out, freeze and store food for meal prep ease, and is a true believer that picking up a mess immediately makes the weekly cleanup a breeze.  

Join Katie and Laura for a fun-filled episode all about Italy, nostalgic family stories, holiday cooking ideas, and tips for success in the kitchen.

Instagram: @mrsvitale

Youtube: Laura in the Kitchen https://www.youtube.com/@LauraintheKitchen  

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Katie talks with her favorite Real Housewife, Heather Gay, of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City about her new book Good Time Girl. In her second book, Heather unveils more about navigating her way through life since leaving the Mormon religion. Through writing the book, Heather says she’s been able to unpack all of the layers of her past, which has helped her become the strong, independent woman she is today.

Heather tells Katie that this book should be used as an inspiration to test the waters, put yourself out there and not be judged. She’s a true inspiration for following your gut and leading with your heart.

Katie and Heather discuss her dating life, her relationship with her daughters, the current season of RHOSLC, and they unpack the most-watched episode of the series, and the now famous line "Receipts! Proof! Timeline! Screenshots!"  

When it comes to cooking, Heather loves to have fun in the kitchen! She’s a massive fan of an air fryer, makes a killer Green Bean Casserole with the help of a few secret ingredients, and has a Trader Joe’s chip and dip obsession that everyone should try. Join Heather and Katie for a conversation that makes it feel like you’re sitting across the table from your best friend. You don't have to be a Real Housewives of Salt Lake City fan to love this Good Time Girl. 

Links: Good Time Girl by Heather Gay 

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Katie talks with Marcy Blum, the internationally sought-after event planner & entertaining expert who, with over 35 years of experience, crafts events with innovation and style. Marcy also happens to be one of Katie's best friends, and planned Katie and Ryan's Amalfi Coast wedding. Marcy details her method for creating seamless events that stimulate the senses and awe guests all with her signature flair. 

Prior to becoming ‘the’ event planner to celebrities and billionaires, Marcy studied acting and was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Marcy describes how she is able to blend the tenets of theater, cuisine, décor, and atmosphere into every event she creates – establishing herself as an “eventiste” for her combination of artistry and practicality.

Marcy shares stories of her biggest and best weddings and events, from the shores of Capri, to building an entire wedding village in a remote area of Oregon without electricity or plumbing. Listen in for secret insider tips for throwing the best party, even when on a budget. Join Katie and Marcy for an informative and inspiring episode that will help you be the Host with the Most.

Marcy Blum Events https://marcyblum.com/

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Katie is recording at Dear Media Studios in LA! She tells all of her hot spots to visit like grocery shopping at Erewhon, plus where to eat her three favorite food groups -- burgers at Father’s Office, pizza at Pizzana, and tacos at Tacos Por Favor.

Katie has a fun history with visiting Los Angeles, and a special connection after living there with her husband, Ryan, the first year of their marriage. You won’t want to miss the story of how she and Ryan planned to move back to LA during the pandemic, buying a house over Facetime that needed a renovation. Well, long story short, Katie lasted for only four days and they came back to NYC. Tune in to hear all the details!

She also answers some of your burning questions from Instagram, like how Ryan proposed, where she came up with her daughter's name, and the best methods for getting kids to try new foods.

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Got a Thanksgiving cooking conundrum? Katie is here to help! All On The Table listeners call in with all of their Thanksgiving cooking questions, like how to avoid a dry turkey, which recipes can be made ahead, how to get the timing just right, plus ideas for delicious vegetarian options. 

If you've ever wondered about a polite way to get well-meaning, yet pesty, family members out of the kitchen so you can cook in peace, or the best way to delegate jobs to guests, Katie has the answers.

Tune in for an episode that’s full of culinary and entertaining wisdom to help you have a successful holiday. You may even be inspired to make a new recipe or two!  

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Katie is joined by Jeff Mauro, her co-host of Food Network’s The Kitchen, aka The Sandwich King. Jeff hails from the great city of Chicago where he developed a love of food early on in his Italian-American family, working in local delis and butcher shops. Early on in school, Jeff discovered his passion for acting and comedy, which lead him to perform with both Piven Theater Workshop and Second City.

Jeff tells the hilarious story of his time acting in Tony and Tina's Wedding, slowly working his way up from waiter to Tony over a period of five years, and the night he quite literally knocked the audience dead. He also shares his love story with his wife, Sarah Mauro. 

After a short move to LA to pursue comedy and simultaneously attending culinary school, he auditioned for Next Food Network Star. He didn't make the cut the first time around, but Jeff did not give up, and auditioned an additional three times before he competed and won season 7 of the show. Jeff then hosted his signature show, Sandwich King, and was later cast on The Kitchen and several other Food Network productions.

He has since expanded his empire with Mauro Provisions, his own gourmet line of Chicago classics like his famous giardiniera and Chicago Italian beef kits, available in retail and online. Listen for an episode of nonstop laughs (be forewarned, if you can't handle bathroom humor!) and great memories with Jeff and Katie.

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https://mauroprovisions.com/ 

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Katie's countdown to Thanksgiving starts today, with a 3-week plan to get organized for the holiday. She is sharing all of her top tips to make your Thanksgiving run smoothly this year. She gives a detailed timeline for everything from planning a menu, to setting the table, when to defrost the turkey, how to make a batch cocktail, packing up leftovers (with a reminder to buy disposable to-go containers), and even a detailed hour by hour cooking schedule for the big day.

If you struggle with knowing how much turkey to serve for a crowd, or how to defrost or brine your bird, Katie has all the answers! She lays out all of the tasks to do over the next three weeks, so you can actually relax when November 28th rolls around.

Listen in for the ultimate guide for Thanksgiving success, plus receive this Kind of Wild wines discount code, Turkey25, for 25% off your holiday order!

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Listeners of All On The Table share their spookiest, scariest horror stories from kitchens and restaurants with Katie. If you've ever felt scared to cook with a pressure cooker, you'll want to cover your ears when you hear the story of a bean-filled cooker that exploded all over one cook's kitchen. What's spookier than that? Substituting ingredients in a casserole to "veganize," only to have it become a swampy mess. Katie also shares her own fright night story of her worst customer during her restaurant days in college.

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Missy Robbins is the chef and owner of Lilia and Misi, two of the most difficult restaurant reservations in New York City, and Misi Pasta, a boutique grocery store.  

Missy’s love of great food, entertaining, and high-quality ingredients came at an early age thanks to her mother, who’s an expert hostess. Living in close proximity to New York City, Missy’s family had a fondness for special occasion meals in the city, which exposed her to fine dining experiences and beautiful cuisine.

During her senior year at Georgetown University, a chance meal at Charlie Trotter's on a trip to Chicago changed the course of her life. It was at this moment when she knew she wanted to be in the restaurant industry and become a chef.

Missy went on to culinary school and trained in Italy before working at Spiaggia in Chicago (where she cooked for Madonna!) and later at A Voce in New York, where she maintained Michelin stars throughout her tenure.

In 2016, Missy opened her own restaurant, Lilia, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, which was an instant success overnight, with a three-star review from the New York Times, and has remained that way to this day. Missy has since opened a second restaurant, Misi, that focuses primarily on pasta. She also has a new venture called Misi Pasta, a high-quality Italian boutique grocery store, where she also sells her fresh, handmade pasta, that she plans to expand in the coming years.

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Katie talks with her best friend and celebrity fashion stylist, Gretta Monahan, who shares her story of battling breast cancer and now cancer free for 5 years.  She describes the moment of diagnosis as, “suddenly life was different right at that moment.”

Gretta discusses her work with Find The Cause, a breast cancer research group that is dedicated to finding the cause of cancer. She reveals the shocking fact that there are 80,000 chemicals that we may be exposed to on a daily basis, many that are banned in other countries, that could be contributing to our rising cancer rates. She gives tips on how to avoid exposure in your life.  

Gretta informs us that monthly self-breast exams are something we all should be scheduling in our calendars, as more than 30% of breast cancers are detected this way. She also explains that family history is not the main indicator of being at risk for the disease, as 8 out of 10 women who are currently diagnosed do not have family history. 

Gretta is a true inspiration and such a positive spirit, listen in for an episode that will bring you tears, smiles, and an education on such an important topic.

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Gretta’s store: https://gretta.co/

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