Kate and Molly talk with Jessie Sheehan, "the self-proclaimed queen of easy-peasy sweets", about her varied career path, how she got into baking and what entices her about a recipe. She shares how the pandemic and social media contributed to creating her unique voice, her advice for writing with a co-author and how to avoid the dreaded "happy robot voice". She describes how she worked on an abbreviated timeline for this book and teases a future one.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions

• Jessie Sheehan
  • Website
  • Podcast
  • Instagram
  • Tiktok

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• Snackable Bakes by Jessie Sheehan
• The Vintage Baker by Jessie Sheehan

Molly and Kate dive deep into the journey and person that is chef/writer/artist/activist/culinary ambassador (and more), Toya Boudy. She shares how her talents as an artist and wordsmith, along with the interwoven nature of life, resulted in her latest cookbook, "Cooking for the Culture". She discusses her creation process, the unconventional schedule for the book and her family's contribution as she explains her mission to build community and empower the artist inside.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions

Toya Boudy

• Website
• YouTube Channel
• Podcast
• Instagram
• Her first book "Cook Like a New Orleanian"

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• Cooking for the Culture by Toya Boudy
• Bress 'n' Nyams by Matthew Raiford

Molly and Andrea talk with author and former Food Director at Bon Appétit, Carla Lalli Music, all about the voice in the void and finding an audience. She discusses her career path, performing as herself and her thoughts on social media along with the advice she received that helped create her unique writing voice. She shares some insights on economy in recipe writing, style sheets and self-editing and how to fill up the inspiration bank.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella
 

Mentions

Carla Lalli Music

• Website
• Youtube
• Instagram
• Podcast

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• Where Cooking Begins by Carla Lalli Music
• That Sounds So Good Carla Lalli Music

Molly and Andrea talk with Kenji López-Alt, author and Chief Culinary Advisor for Serious Eats, about creating and maintaining a voice of authority. He shares his career path, where his interest in food got started and the work that has influenced his own. He describes the relationship he has with his followers, how (or if) to curb enthusiasm while doing topic deep dives and a glimpse inside the creation of his best-selling books.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions

• Kenji López-Alt
  • Website
  • Instagram
  • You Tube channel 
     
• Cookwise & Bakewise by Shirly Corriher
• Complete Techniques by Jacque Pepin
• Mr Wizard's World
• Sho Spaeth on Serious Eats

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• The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by Kenji López-Alt
• The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by Kenji López-Alt
• Every Night is Pizza Night by Kenji López-Alt

Kate and Molly chat with food stylist extraordinaire, Mariana Velásquez about their past working together, her career path and how she finally felt prepared to write her debut book, Colombiana. She describes the process of choosing the best agent for the project, how the pandemic altered the end result and where she starts the development of her recipes. She talks about some unique formatting choices, "maximalism" and the beauty of collaboration before sharing advice for others embarking on a similar journeys.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions

Mariana Velásquez

• Website
• Instagram
• Buenlimón Radio
• Casa Velasquez

Gentl and Hyers

Cartagena de Indias en la Olla by Teresita Ronan De Zurek

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• Colombiana by Mariana Velásquez

Molly, Andrea, Kristin and Kate answer listener questions about recipe attribution, testing and self-publishing. The hosts reflect on the episodes and topics that have stuck with them during this first year of podcasting and share what they are looking forward to in 2023.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions

• Kristin's Cookbook Proposal Bootcamp
• Food52 Forum
• @wildfolklore on Instagram
• Episode 29: Finding Your Voice with Tori Ritchie
• Pre-order Italian Wine by Kate Leahy

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• Lavash by Kate Leahy
• Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert's Renegade Life
• Ever-Green Vietnamese by Andrea Nguyen

Kate leads today's discussion all about the holiday season; its joys, its tribulations and its desserts. Molly, Andrea and Kristin join in with memories, advice and ideas for traditions (to keep and to avoid), dishes, wine and favorite cookies. Finally, each host shares the book they plan to dive into this holiday season.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions

• Kristin's Cookbook Proposal Bootcamp
• Dining with the Dead by Mariana Nuño Ruiz and Ian McEnro

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• Holiday Cookies by Elisabet Der Nederlanden
• Baking for the Holidays by Sarah Kieffer
• 100 Cookies by Sarah Kieffer
• Savor by Fatima Ali
• On the Himalayan Trail by Romy Gill
• A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
• Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders
• A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
• How to Write a Mystery from The Mystery Writers of America
   

Andrea and Kate talk with chef and food writer Andy Baraghani about his debut cookbook and the varied career experience that prepared him to write it. He explains how he injects his personality into his recipes, who he writes for and the influences of his work. He shares the successful self-imposed rule for recipe writing he had while at Bon Appétit, the intricate process of title writing as well as how his identities inform his work.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly
Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions

• Andy Baraghani
  • Website
  • Instagram
  • Essay: “I Hid Who I Was for So Long, Until I Became a Cook” 
  • Bon Appétit Recipes
• Saveur: Behind the Story: Bringing Iran Home
• Kristin's Cookbook Proposal Bootcamp

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• The Cook You Want To Be by Andy Baraghani

Molly and Kristin speak with writer JJ Goode about his career path, collaborating with chefs on cookbooks and what draws him to his projects. He discusses some past work, how he organizes his To Do list and his advice for others who want experience with co-authorship.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly
Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions

• JJ Goode's Website
• Taste Column
• Kristin's Cookbook Proposal Bootcamp

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• Pok Pok by Andy Ricker and JJ Goode
• Mission Vegan by Danny Bowien and JJ Goode
• A Girl and her Greens by April Bloomfield and JJ Goode
• State Bird Provisions by Stuart Brioza, Nicole Krasinski , and JJ Goode
• Titles by JJ Goode