Family Meal

Family Meal

By Natalie PelletierArtsFood
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Family Meal episodes

  • Kylie Mazon-Chambers is Cooking with Cocktail Rings

    On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with cookbook author, recipe developer, and food blogger, Kylie Mazon-Chambers aka @cookingwithcocktailrings We talked about how she went from being a picky eater to a kitchen boss (there may have been some sibling rivalry involved😏), how her family encouraged her to follow her passion of cooking, what inspired her handle “cooking with cocktail rings”, her cookbook writing process AND the importance of taco cash 🌮💵

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    48 min
  • Maddie McCormick is *not* a Maybe

    TODAY'S GUEST: @madrymccormick 

    On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with actress, Maddie McCormick. We talked about how she navigated Hollywood during her time at UCLA, growing up (with me!) and spilling some high school shenanigans. And Maddie talks about the importance of having a full life and self-love as the keys to her success as an actress...Plus a fun story involving Drake and Skittles.

    AUNT KAY'S SHEET CAKE

    2 c sugar

    2 c sifted flour
    1 cup butter
    1/4 c cocoa
    1 c water
    1/2 c buttermilk
    2 eggs slightly beaten
    1 tsp baking soda
    1 tsp vanilla
    Icing:
    1/2 c butter
    1/4 c cocoa
    6 Tbsp milk
    1 lb confectioners sugar
    1 c chopped pecans

    Sift flour and sugar into large bowl. Combine butter, cocoa and water in pan. Cook to boiling. Add buttermilk, eggs, soda, and vanilla and mix well.
    Pour into greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 400 for 25 mins.
    Prepare icing. Add butter, cocoa, milk to boil. Add confectioners sugar, vanilla and pecans. Mix together and spread on cake while still warm.

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    Find me on Instagram: @irishfrecklegirl and @family_meal_podcast

    1 hr 30 min
  • Madeleine Byrne

    On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with actress, Madeleine Byrne and we chatted all things growing up in the 90's, food and body image, and funny service industry stories. We swapped our favorites (mine involved Amy Poehler, hers involved the crowd at GOAL Sports Bar in LA *cough* Leonardo DiCaprio *cough*) and how the crews we worked with turned into our best friends and family. WASH YOUR HANDS and support your local restaurants! 

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    52 min
  • Allison McNamara on How To "Sea the Glow"
    On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with, Allison McNamara, the founder of Mara- a clean + cruelty free indie beauty brand. We talked about her conception of Mara, her other roles as the Editorial Director for Mane Addicts and digital influencer, how she transitioned from hosting (she was previously at E! and Pop TV!), and what it takes to keep innovating as a company.
    49 min
  • Elizabeth Lyons' Epiphany
    On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with singer/songwriter, Elizabeth Lyons, and we talked about building a music career from the ground up, how she handles negativity in the music industry, her songwriting process, working through roadblocks and of course her family recipe and favorite restaurants.
    51 min
  • The Pelletier's Know How to Party...and Make a Mean Chili
    On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down with my immediate family: Sue, Dale & Quinn post Thanksgiving to talk family traditions, nostalgic foods, Dale's Chili, throwing killer house parties, and my parent's favorite topic: logistics. We dove into how the chili became so famous, the differences of how my parents grew up vs. Quinn & I, and Midwest living. As families do -well my family at least- there's lots of poking fun at one another, talking over each other and plenty of laughs.
    1 hr 2 min
  • Nick LaKind: An Ode to Jonathan Gold
    On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down and chatted with Nick LaKind of @TrailofGold and we chatted all things food. More specifically his LA roots, why he started his ode to the late Jonathan Gold, an epic tale of how he got to eat at the world's top restaurant, Osteria Francescana, what kind of tomatoes make the best bruschetta, and of course his favorite LA restaurants.
    49 min
  • Corey Marshall aka @MissFoodieProblems
    On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down and chatted with Corey Marshall of @MissFoodieProblems I met Corey about 4 years ago when I reached out to her via instagram to grab some food. We met in Echo Park and discovered we had more in common than our love of food-like Corey said, food is the glue between relationships, and I'm so happy it's our glue too. Listen to hear how she transitioned into the food world from fashion, what her favorite thing is to order from Pie n' Burger in Pasadena (surprise it's neither the pie or burger!), and how to create your own path on social media.
    51 min
  • Adam Cherney: A.O.C. Wine Bar's Chef de Cuisine
    On this episode of Family Meal, I sat down and chatted with Adam Cherney, Chef de Cuisine at A.O.C. Wine Bar in Los Angeles. I met Adam a little over 3 years ago when I started working as a server at said restaurant and we became fast friends. Two years ago, when I had a video wine series, Adam was the first guest on the show and we made a summer grill series- linked in the show notes. This time, we talked how he got in the restaurant biz (surprise it wasn't until later in life), why you should always be friends with your farmers and how practice really does make perfect. Chokes on you if you don't listen...
    50 min
  • Table for One: Solo Travels in Europe, MODENA Edition
    In this bonus episode of Family Meal, I deviate from the normal interview format and get down and dirty with my recent European Solo Travels. This episode covers my time spent in Modena...yes that Modena from Master of None Season Two and known its world famous cuisine!
    22 min

About Family Meal

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A podcast centered around family recipes, but exploring much more! Stories of how family and the food they grew up with have impacted these creatives, foodies and dreamers.