Dinner Party on a GLP-1: Maintenance

From Dodge City to designing private jets—Andrew Torrey’s journey is anything but ordinary. ✈️This week on the podcast I’m thrilled to chat with a fellow Kansan. We take a peek inside the creative mind of New York City–based interior designer Andrew Torrey, whose new book Private Spaces: Great American Design is out now from Rizzoli.

In this episode, I talk with the legendary (even if he won’t admit it) Tony Tan about the flavors of his childhood, his signature duck curry dumplings, and how something as funky as shrimp paste can turn magical in the pan.

Discovering place through tradition and taste with award-winning writer, photographer, traveler and cook Jeff Koehler.

✨ What makes a house truly special? Ros Byam Shaw, former Features Editor at The World of Interiors and author of 15 acclaimed books shares the surprising inspiration behind her latest book on small houses. From space-saving secrets to the emotional art of letting go, this conversation will make you fall in love with the charm of a small, cozy home. 🏡💛

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From Roman rose gardens to Chanel No. 5, it's all about the timeless allure of the world’s most beloved flower this week with Kristine Paulus, Collection Development Librarian at the New York Botanical Garden.

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📖🎨 What do you get when you mix a graphic novel with a cookbook? A graphic cookbook—the best of both worlds! 🍽️✨

Emma Beryl Kemper is on the show this week to share her great insights on topics like finding your personal design style, intentional purging, hero pieces, dining room furniture, design software, using large pieces in small spaces, the importance of entryways, color psychology, and organizing closets. Emma is everything and so is this darling book!

"Fried rice to me is like a little black dress. It goes with everything.”Peter Som is an award-winning fashion designer known for his elegant sportswear and use of color and pattern. In recent years, he has expanded into the culinary and lifestyle space, publishing a new cookbook Family Style that draws on his heritage and passion for cooking.

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What does the word Kin mean when it comes to Caribbean food, heritage, and identity? For chef and author Marie Mitchell, Kin is about family, both chosen and blood, and the deep connections that shape us. In this episode, we unpack her journey of reclaiming her Caribbean roots, the emotional process of writing her cookbook, and the powerful ways food ties us to history.

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From Dough to Glory: My Chat with the Best Pizza Chef in the World! 🍕🏆