Food for Body, Mind & Spirit

There’s something special about taking a carefully tested recipe from America’s Test Kitchen and making it in your own home kitchen. That’s exactly what this episode is all about.  We’re sharing six standout cookies we tried from the book -The New Cookie complete with the little tips, swaps, and variations that helped bridge the gap between professional and our everyday baking. Some turned out exactly as hoped, others got a personal twist, and every single one brought a little extra joy to our kitchen and our family. 

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Want to make some cookie magic this upcoming baking season and create some buzz?

This time on Food for Body, Mind and Spirit we’re exploring Timeless Classic Cookies Reimagined, and it seems to me, America’s Test Kitchen has been having a fun time creating the go-to resource we all need now.
I sat down (virtually) with Stephanie Pixley, deputy food editor of ATK’s books team, and culinary producer of Cook’s Country. She’s the kind of person who lights up talking about baking projects, and she walked me through The New Cookie, their brand-new collection that takes everything we love about traditional cookies and gives them a fresh, modern glow-up.

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There’s something special about gathering around a beautifully arranged board of food; the colors, the textures, the shared laughter as everyone shares it together. In her newest book, Celebration Boards: 50 Creative Boards to Turn Any Occasion into a Celebration, bestselling author and entertaining expert Maegan Brown (better known as The BakerMama) shows us that those joyful moments don’t have to wait for big holidays or milestones. This fourth book in her beloved series continues the fun, festive trend she helped popularize. It offers approachable, family-friendly boards, which we can’t wait to make and try. In our conversation, Maegan shares the love she expresses in her creations, and we’re excited to give you a closer look at four of her newest boards; just in time for those autumn get-togethers too.

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In the mountains of Lebanon, there is a house called Beit Trad and food is never just about sustenance. It is a memory made edible, a quiet thread that carries stories from one generation to the next. Sarah Trad’s new book, A House in the Lebanese Mountains: Recipes & Stories from Beit Trad, invites us into that world. It is a place of light, generosity, and the enduring pleasure of gathering around a table.

We are privileged to share four recipes from this beautiful book: simple Peas and Carrots, a comforting Beef Stew, a fragrant Bulgur Pilaf, and a bright Lemon Lentil Soup. Each one reflects the spirit of a home where traditions live on through the act of cooking and sharing. Here we are bringing it to yours.

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From the hills of Tennessee to the kitchens of The French Laundry, Chef David Breeden’s journey is one of resilience, roots, and refined craft. In this episode, Gloria and Tech Tom share a conversation with the chef, then bring his spirit into your home kitchen with five adapted recipes; from citrus-cured trout, garden fresh beets; to soulful short ribs and a classic carry-in cake.

It’s a celebration of where we come from, how far good cooking can take us, and the nourishment that feeds body, mind, and spirit.

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We’re stepping behind the scenes of a private Chef’s Table experience with Michelin-starred Chef Trevor Teich of Chicago’s Astor Club and then bringing that same spirit of refinement, creativity, and care into our own kitchens.

You’ll hear from Chef Trevor himself, and we’ll share four of his inspired recipes adapted for home cooks: an elegant Lobster Pot Pie, bright Citrus Marshmallows for elevated s’mores, Brown Butter Financiers and Pistachio Orange Caramels.

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Our journey begins at the unforgettable James Beard Honorary Dinner as part of Charlie Trotter’s Guest Chef Series. We were treated to an extraordinary multi-course tasting menu featuring stunning creations from talented chefs including Freddy Money, Trevor Teich, Carolyn Nugent, Alen Ramos, and David Breeden.

Yet Beard’s legacy isn’t only about high style fine dining. At heart, he championed honest, ingredient-driven cooking that brings people together. In that spirit, we’ve been experimenting at home with several of his timeless recipes, adapting them for today’s kitchens while preserving their soul.

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 In this episode of Food for Body, Mind and Spirit, we are delighted to welcome two-time James Beard Award-winning chef Gavin Kaysen and founding Mentor and President of Team USA in the biannual Bocuse d’Or competition in Lyon, France. Celebrated for his acclaimed restaurants including Spoon and Stable and Demi, Chef Gavin has built a stellar reputation. He known both for exceptional fine dining, but also for his deep commitment to mentorship, and bringing professional techniques into everyday home cooking. See his recently published book "At Home" available through Amazon.

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Close your eyes once more and step deeper into the kitchens of the past, where comforting aromas and cherished flavors still linger. Recipes tell a story; they carry the spirit of generations before us while offering warmth, nourishment, and joy to our tables today. In this episode, Gloria shares some beloved flashback recipes from gloriagoodtaste.com, celebrating the creativity, resourcefulness, and delicious traditions of American home cooking.

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Social media star and chef Bobby Hicks of TikTok’s Retro Recipes Kitchen has written a heartfelt love letter to America’s culinary past. His debut cookbook, Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist, reimagines classic dishes while exploring the evolution of taste. Bobby digs into a century’s worth of recipes that once graced dinner tables across the country, blending humor, heart, and history.

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