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! 🍕🏆

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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