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Creating a podcast about cooking has been on my mind for awhile now, and I’m grateful to start off being interviewed in this pilot episode by my long-time friend and professional podcaster Jesse Cohen (All the King’s Men).

What resonated with you the most from this episode? I want to hear from you! Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram Stories and tag me, @soulspacechef or on Facebook @soulspacechef!

In my 20+ years in the culinary industry, I've had many roles from prep cook to produce buyer, entrepreneur, caterer, personal chef, cooking class instructor, and cooking for my family, and I bring this experience with me every time I cook.

In this pilot episode you’ll hear:

• Are sophisticated palates an innate trait or can they be built over time? 
• How our cultural backgrounds affect our palates and what we eat 
• How enthusiasm affects our eating habits
• The story behind the foods we don’t like
• How Turkish and Moroccan cuisines compare
• The basics concepts and easiest way to start cooking from scratch
• What it means to know “how to cook”
• Are avocados actually good?
• What Aliye eats for her birthday every year
• How mindfulness is an integral part of cooking