Breaking Bread with Brilliant Babes

Episode 013: Jaime

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This week we chat with Jaime, a high school English teacher who, as a daughter of educators, did not think she’d ever pursue this career. Listen as we discuss:

• How she went from a career in journalism to education
• Why teachers work so many more hours than they are contracted to work
• Her passion for writing and how she gets students to engage with classic literature
• The controversial lesson plan she’d like to teach
• How she is able to incorporate world travel into her job (and brings her students along!)

Follow up links:

Blog: www.jaimeevans.com

Instagram:  jaimelovestheworld and mrs.jaime.evans

Twitter: mrs_jevans

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

RECIPE: Chicken Apple Brie Sandwich
Servings: 4

Ingredients:

1 red apple (of your choice)
1 Italian baguette
1 pair of bone-in chicken breasts
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 bag of arugula
1 wedge of brie
Salt and pepper

Cut the baguette into four sandwich-sized buns. Slice the bread open down the middle and lay "open" side down in the oven at 400 degrees. Toast for 2 minutes, then spread butter on the inside of each piece.

Heat a pan on medium-high heat. Add olive oil. Add chicken breasts that have been seasoned with salt and pepper. Cook each side for 8 minutes, then transfer to a baking sheet and bake for another 10 minutes in the oven at 400 degrees. Remove from oven and cover in foil. Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes. Once rested, slice into thin-ish pieces.

Slice your brie into long slices about 1/2" thick. Slice the apple thinly. Layer on the arugula, apple, and then top with the chicken and finally the brie and other slice of bread. Serve with a side salad (we used Trader Joe's Broccoli Slaw). Enjoy!

 

Episode 012: Rocio

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Tune in to Episode 012 with Rocio Albarran, an immigration attorney! You will hear about her passion for social justice, law and family. Listen to learn more about:

• What it was like to decide to go to law school at 27
• The first time she had to stand before a judge
• The impact of the current administration on immigrants
• Her tips on how to be the best auntie
• What she does to help unwind from the stress of being a lawyer

Follow up links:

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF)

Cupping Therapy (Wikipedia)

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

RECIPE: Tatiana's Favorite Breakfast Smoothie
Servings: 1

Ingredients:

1 ripe banana (frozen)
2 tbsp peanut butter
5 pieces of frozen pineapple
1 tbsp chia seeds
1 tsp moringa powder
⅔ cup almond milk

Add everything to your favorite blender. Blend for about 30 seconds or until smooth. Pour into your favorite glass (or jar) and serve!

 

Tune in to Episode 012 with Rocio Albarran, an immigration attorney! Learn about why she decided to go to law school after already being in the workforce for a few years post-undergrad and what she loves about her job.

Episode 011: Kristie

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This week we had the pleasure of chatting with scientist turned winemaker Kristie Tacey! Tune in to learn why she changed careers, the ups and downs of being an entrepreneur, and why she only makes wine that she would love to drink. Listen to hear more about:

• Her work on the Human Genome Project
• How she fell in love with the wine industry
• What happens when you’re a microwinery and you encounter a cork mishap
• How her love of music is influencing how the Tessier Wine Club members experience her wine

Follow up links:

Tessier Wines

Tessier Wine Club

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

RECIPE: Toast Two Ways
Servings: 3

Strawberry Ricotta Toast

Ingredients:
1 loaf of Italian Batard
1 cup Ricotta
1 tbsp Lemon Zest
1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
1 cup of strawberries (sliced in half)
2 tbsp Coconut Sugar (you can use regular sugar)

Slice the bread about 3/4" thick and toast. In a bowl combine the strawberries and 1 tbsp of coconut sugar. Stir and then place on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes. You'll know they're almost ready when your kitchen starts to smell amazing. In another bowl, whip the ricotta, remaining sugar and cream for about 30 seconds. Add in the lemon zest. Spread a generous portion onto each piece of toast, top with strawberries and drizzle with remaining juice for dramatic flair.

Figgy Goat Toast

Ingredients:
1 loaf of Italian Batard
1 ball of goat cheese
3 tbsp fig spread
1 large handful of walnuts (chopped)

Slice the bread about 3/4" thick and toast. Spread a generous portion of goat cheese onto each piece of toast, top with a large scoop of fig spread (to taste) and cover with chopped walnuts.

Episode 010: Jessica

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This week we talk with Jessica, an account executive at the University of Utah. Learn about how she worked her way up the ladder in her chosen field of marketing and her thoughts on social media and where it’s going. Listen as we discuss:

• The struggle to be taken seriously at work when you've been at a company a long time and your colleagues might still see you as inexperienced
• How she decided it was time for a new challenge and ended up at the University of Utah
• Why she loves living in Salt Lake City
• Her passion for empowering women through self defense classes, specifically RAD (Rape Aggression Defense)

Follow up links:

RAD (Rape Aggression Defense)

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

RECIPE: Salt Lake City Sushi Roll
Servings: 1-2

Ingredients:
Escolar (also known as butterfish)
Carrot
Avocado
Sriracha Mayo
Sushi Rice
Rice Vinegar
Seaweed

Cook rice using your favorite method. Let cool and add rice vinegar (about 1 tbsp per cup of uncooked rice). Add rice to seaweed and spread out evenly. Slice the escolar, carrot and avocado and place onto the rice. Roll, slice, add sriracha mayo and enjoy!

Episode 009 Crystal

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Tune in to Episode 009 where we chat with Crystal Martinez, a financial trainer at The Financial Gym. Listen as we discuss:

• How an Anthropology major went from working at a school for international students to a financial wellness company
• The importance of finding the job functions you enjoy
• How having a mentor was crucial to Crystal learning how to navigate managing her peers
• The power of networking and how it can lead to career opportunities
• Crystal’s top 3 money management tips
• Finally, why we should all try roller skating… while wearing a costume

Follow up links:

The Financial Gym

Martinis and Your Money Podcast

The Church of 8 Wheels in San Francisco

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

RECIPE: Lavender Bee's Knees
Servings: 1

Ingredients:
2 oz. gin (I used Barr Hill)
1.5 oz lemon juice
.5 oz lavender honey simple syrup (equal parts honey and water)
ice

Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake it up and pour into a glass through a strainer to remove pulp. Serve and enjoy!

Episode 008: Pahole

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This week we talk poolside with Pahole Sookkasikon who is a lecturer and Ph.D. candidate at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Listen as we discuss:

• How his dissertation is really a love letter to his parents
• "Queering" notions of Thainess
• How his family’s work ethic inspired him to not just survive but thrive
• Why Thais can be typecast as the “lucky” immigrants
• Pahole’s article discussing what happens when the tourists leave
• The art of taking a shot poolside and still sounding smart

Follow up links:

Pahole on LinkedIn

Pussy, Paradise, and Elephants: Reading the Specter of Western Tourism and Leisure Through Thai and Hawaiian Literature

Securing Paradise: Tourism and Militarism in Hawai’i and the Philippines (Next Wave: New Directions in Women's Studies)

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

RECIPE: Poolside Peer Pressure Shots
Servings: 2

Ingredients:
1 bottle of Chivas Regal rum
1 podcast interviewer
1 peer pressurer
1 pool
2 shot glasses

Pour rum to the rim of shots glasses. Cheers and drink! Drink responsibly and be sure to have Advil on hand for later.

Episode 007: Chandra

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This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Chandra Hicks, a toy designer who has been designing for Barbie for over a decade. Listen as we discuss:

• The challenges (and perks!) of working for a large corporation
• What it took to become a Barbie designer
• How Chandra made the decision to switch from Engineering to Toy Design
• The obstacles and joys of being a working mom
• How Mattel is working to be more inclusive with their toy offerings and also some updates on Barbie's personal life

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

RECIPE: Chandra's Tropical Smoothie
Servings: 2

Ingredients:
1 banana
2 kiwis
1 orange
1 mango
1 handful of spinach
1 cup pineapple juice
Ice

Blend and serve! This has probably been the easiest recipe to both make and write to date on this podcast. Enjoy!

Episode 006 Stefanie

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This week we chatted with Stefanie Angel, a realtor and mom of two. She shares some of the highs and lows of her career so far and her recipes for success as a real estate agent. Listen as we discuss:

• What it takes to become a real estate agent (or realtor, and what the difference is)
• Some of Stefanie's successes
• But also how she tried transitioning to a full-time agent and didn't succeed until her third try
• The laws surrounding full disclosure about deaths in a home
• The interesting characters she's come across, and on that same topic, self-defense weapons!

Follow up links:

Snapchat: steffer02

Stefanie Angel Real Estate (Facebook)

Stefanie Angel (Twitter)

New Beginning Christian Center

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

RECIPE: Rasta Salad (Inspired by Gina's Pizza in Irvine, Ca)
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 head of iceberg lettuce (chopped)
1 can of garbanzo beans
1/4 cup of thinly sliced red onion
1 cucumber sliced and cut in half (like little half moons)
1/2 box of pasta (I like to use rotini)
Cilantro lime dressing, about 1/3 cup (like this one, or something equivalent)
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup cilantro (to mix in and add as a garnish)

Cook pasta per the instructions on the box. Rinse with cold water until the pasta is cold. Combine salad ingredients with the pasta in a large bowl. Add dressing to salad, mix, serve! This is a pretty hearty salad and could be great with some cherry tomatoes, or even chicken. Enjoy!

Episode 005: Caitlin and Maddison

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This week we talk with Caitlin and Maddison, two ladies earlier in their careers, about what it means to be a millennial. Both are millennials but on very different ends of the spectrum. Listen as we discuss:

• How private or public we choose to be on social media
• Their thoughts on the stereotype of how millennials tend to be entitled
• Maddison’s love of Buzzfeed, while Caitlin learns about hashtags on Instagram*
• How much of a millennial’s life is subscription-based
• The milestone of our first cell phones

* Caitlin would like it noted that since the recording of this episode, she has learned how to repost on Instagram, has sent out a tweet, and knows how to use hashtags.

Follow up links:
buzzfeed.com

Music Credits:
Theme song - Jazz from the Kitchen by Nikitaka

RECIPE: Semi-Homemade Southwest Chicken Salad Feat. Chipotle Chicken
Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 bowl of "just chicken" from chipotle
2 spears of Romaine lettuce, chopped
1/4 cup of thinly sliced red onion
2/3 can of black beans, rinsed
1/4 of a red cabbage, chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
2 tbsp of pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup Cotija cheese

Dressing:
2 limes, squeezed
Small handful of finely chopped cilantro
1 minced clove of garlic
3 tbsp olive oil

Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl. Put dressing ingredients in a small jar, cover with lid and shake. Add to salad, mix, serve! I served this salad with chips and queso, also from chipotle. (Spoiler alert: the queso is not great. But this salad was a hit!)