Dinner Party on a GLP-1: Maintenance

What if your kitchen was a portal to your past travels? On this week’s episode I chat with food & travel writer Caroline Eden about Cold Kitchen, her transportive new book that journeys through Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey & more weaving together food, memory, and the meaning of home. Thrilled to have her back on the show for a 3rd time!

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🥦🔍 Beyond the Plate: Becoming a Food Citizen in a Changing World with philosopher Julian Baggini.

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With 15-Minute Indian, Anjula Devi aims to make Indian food easier and less intimidating. The book simplifies ingredient lists (using five spices or less in most dishes) and offers meal-planning tips, so anyone can prepare a delicious Indian feast.

🎯 Takeaway: Great food doesn’t have to be time-consuming—simplified cooking methods can still bring out incredible flavors.

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"Culture isn’t always passed down in a straight line. Sometimes, we have to find our own way to it."

Kiera Wright-Ruiz on navigating identity, food, and heritage.

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After years of pristine white cabinetry and glossy countertops, are homeowners growing tired of the all-white aesthetic? Or do these kitchens simply need a modern touch to stay fresh and inviting?

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“There’s something timeless about flipping through a beautiful magazine, free from digital distractions. It’s a way to slow down and truly savor the stories inside.”

Mike McCormick, publisher Homecooked magazine

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3 Essential Design Principles for a Timeless Home

* Start with Intention – Reflect on how you live before making design decisions.

* Balance Beauty & Function – Every space should be as practical as it is stylish.

* Layer for Personality – Mix textures, vintage finds, and meaningful pieces to create a home that feels uniquely you.

Hear more expert tips from Caitlin Creer on the latest Dinner Party podcast episode.

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🌿 Thomas Woltz on the Poetics of Landscape Design 🌿

Thomas Woltz, the visionary landscape architect behind Nelson Byrd Woltz (NBW), believes that public spaces are more than just designed environments—they are living, breathing narratives that connect people to the land’s deep history. His work, spanning from historic preservation to large-scale ecological restoration, is rooted in storytelling, honoring the natural and cultural histories of each site.

This ethos shines through in his quote:"We don’t just design spaces, we design the poetics of human experience in the landscape. Every public place should tell a story, evoke emotion, and connect us to the land’s deep history."

For Woltz, landscape architecture is not about imposing a vision but about revealing the hidden layers of history, ecology, and human interaction that shape a place. Whether transforming the 1,500-acre Memorial Park in Houston or reimagining urban spaces like Hudson Yards, every project speaks to the past while fostering a more sustainable and meaningful future.

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"Food should have no boundaries, nor should life. Everybody deserves good, affordable, accessible food, rich in flavor and steeped in culture." Jess and Jo Edun two sisters who are bringing the sweet taste of Nigeria to the streets of London.

Inspired by their Grandma's joyful cooking, they are keeping her legacy alive in their restaurant and pop-up residencies. Local heroes themselves, these siblings are striving to make a positive impact through food and the social connections it can create.

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