Oh, hey! Welcome back to another tasty and fun filled episode of The Mystic Meals Podcast! Joining me at the table is Stand Up Comedian and Screenwriter, Dana Olita! She's here to not only talk about her favorite things to cook, but her upcoming comedy show on June 18th at The Comedy Chateau in North Hollywood featuring other fellow Philly comedians! Dana's serving us plates full of her favorite family recipes, go to meals, advice on making gravy (that's red sauce to you, meow...) the basics of making a good meal, where to get a REAL Philly cheesesteak when visiting the city of brotherly love, and so much more! So get your snacks and drinks ready, sit back, chill out, and enjoy Dem Philly Jawns with Dana Olita and me! Chef Nikki Meow!

Oh, hey! Welcome back to another tasty treat of a show! Joining me at the table this week on The Mystic Meals Podcast, is one Miss Aisha Lomax! She's an actor out here in Hollywood and a dear friend. We met while working at a restaurant called Red O in West Hollywood eons ago, and have been friends ever since. She and I get all caught up with how our lives have been, where we are now, and of course the foods we both enjoy and well... Don't! From our shared love of a good greasy spoon diner and the cheeseburgers they serve, to her mom's baked beans with bacon and brown sugar, once we got going about food, fuhgetaboutit! Struggle meals, tacos, pasta dishes, and more... Aisha's serving us all the yumminess that'll have you whipping yourself up something fierce and delicious in no time! So sit back, relax, and get your snacks and drinks ready! Cause this one's made with Love and Butter! Meow! 

Oh, hey! Welcome back to another mouthwatering episode of The Mystic Meals Podcast! This time around our guest, Screenwriter, Playwright, and food aficionado, Andre Paul Thierry, takes us to the Westway Diner in Hells Kitchen, NYC for a friendly chat about his life in Gotham City and what inspires him to be the creative storyteller that he is. He and I met years ago when we we worked at a little restaurant in Greenwich Village called, Gusto, and it was a delight catching up with him! We talk film, Broadway, writing, the shenanigans of growing up, and you know it... Food! From waffles at the diner, soul food in Harlem, to Red Lobster, the best pizza slice he's ever had from a phantom pizza joint ( you gotta hear this story!) to Salmon Croquettes and peanut butter and chocolate anything! Andre serves us a literal buffet of inspiring stories that will have you picking up a pen, paper, and a fork! What you do with them is up to you! 😉 So... grab yourself a tasty snack, a yummy drink to wash it down with, sit back, relax and enjoy someone who's Easy to Digest! Andre Paul Thierry... and me! Chef Nikki Meow! 

Oh, hey! Welcome back to another munchie inducing episode of The Mystic Meals Podcast! Joining me at the table this week is one Mr. Cosmic Chris Buckbee! Host of his own show, the Rock & Wrestling Local 420 Podcast, which you can find on YouTube! I first met Chris back in the late 90's when we were next door neighbors when I lived in Reno, Nevada... The Biggest Little City in the World! We reminisce about our hangouts and rock concerts we went to, and the food that helped shape our bodies, and our lives! From struggle meals that we still crave and remind us of our humble roots, to how much food has changed for the better when it comes to preparing meals that are meatless, or if you have some health issues like Diabetes. Foods that you once may have hated, can now be reinvented and prepped in a way that makes you fall in love with it like you never thought you could! Cosmic Chris serves us platefuls of his new found favorite Mystic Meals to cook like Eggplant Parm, Chef Chapin's Brussels Sprouts, Papa Murphey's Take n Bake Pizza, Stuffed Mushrooms, Shrimp Scampi and more! So... Grab yourself a tasty snack, a drink to wash it down, sit back, relax and enjoy some Stoner Goulash with Cosmic Chris Buckbee, and me! Chef Nikki Meow! 

Oh, hey! Welcome back to another yummy episode of The Mystic Meals Podcast! At the table with me this week is Chef Jami Erriquez! She's an established cook and food writer, and a South Florida native! Jami serves us plates full of her favorite Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Italian dishes! We dig deep into our shared passion for cooking and how it's not only how we show our love, but how much it helps us relax and calm our anxiety! From the art of baking and how to master it, to fighting over the crispy rice at the bottom of the pot, (IYKYK), what she cooks for her daughter, her family's culinary history, and so much more! From Florida to Connecticut it's a fun, food filled conversation that'll have you craving your grandma's cooking and missing those Sunday gatherings! So, grab yourself a tasty snack, get comfy and cozy, and make sure you have a delicious beverage to wash it all down. We're about to hang out and have a few laughs with The Lost Floridian : Chef Jami Erriquez. And me! Chef Nikki Meow! 

Oh, Hey! Welcome back to another blood curdling episode of The Mystic Meals Podcast! At the table with me this week is that horribly wicked cool cat lurking around the graveyard... Zombie Dave Reda! I've known this meow for quite some time and I gotta say, this was such a blast of an interview. More like a bunch of silliness and two meows catching up and capturing a great conversation about horror films, food, and Zombie Dave's latest short film that's setting the festival circuit ablaze, As Good As Dead! Dave literally puts his heart and soul into his work and is a dedicated meow to his craft. The love of the film industry is in his blood! He serves us his family history and how his Grandfather owned movie theaters in Kentucky, one of which still exists today! Dave also shares with us his heartfelt experience with the awesome cast and crew of As Good As Dead, and the dearly departed meows it's dedicated to. From his favorite Pizza joint, Coca Cola, and what he orders from McDonalds, Zombie Dave doesn't hold back with what he likes to munch on besides the occasional bowl of brains! A touching story about his Grandmother's Gnocchi, to what he would be as a three course meal, prepare yourself for a disturbingly delicious ride through Zombie Land! So... Grab yourself a yummy snack, a tasty beverage to wash it down, and get ready to taste A Bloody Glaze with Zombie Dave Reda! And me! Chef Nikki Meow! 

Oh, hey! Welcome back to another insanely tasty episode of The Mystic Meals Podcast! Joining me at the table this week is Chef Jonathan Chapin! Owner and host of Reno Recipes, which is a multi faceted entity! He has a cooking segment on Reno's local news channel KOLO 8, and a kitchen where he hosts his variety show Reno Recipes that helps meows of all ages learn how to cook, supports local businesses, and the music scene, and gives back to the community by literally paying it forward! Chef Jonathan shares his life story with us in such great detail that is truly inspiring! It'll make you laugh, cause he's a riot! It'll make you cry because his experiences and what he's lived through are remarkable and heart wrenching, but will also remind you of how you can overcome anything if you have the drive and ambition to do so. Through cooking and teaching, Chef Jonathan is changing things for the better one plate at a time! So let's enjoy some Foie Gras, Smash Burgers, and Strawberry Ice Cream with Chef Jonathan Chapin... And me! Chef Nikki Meow! 

Oh, hey! Welcome back to another delightfully delicious episode of The Mystic Meals Podcast! Joining me at the table this week is none other than Mr. Bill Oberst Jr.! He's been in over 200 projects from films, television, and stage, with no signs of slowing down! His self proclaimed malevolent face and melancholy demeanor makes his career in the horror genre that much more poignant. He is one of the most candid and pure souls I know, and I'm happy we were able to catch up and capture some truly epic food conversation! In addition to discussing his career in show business, he serves us plates full of childhood food memories and family staples like his Grandmother's Fried Chicken, his mother's Chocolate Cake with Pecans and homemade frosting (never from a can!), kooky recipes from his Church's cookbook, and food made by all the "Aunt's". His love of raw foods, salads, teas, ginger, and more! His appetite for life and all of it's flavors combined with his passion for the darker corners of the mind and soul, make for a whimsical discussion with lots of insightful gems that we can all relate to. So my dear meows... Grab yourselves something yummy and delicious, get cozy and comfy as we Share the Taste with Bill Oberst Jr., and me! Chef Nikki Meow! 

Oh, hey! Welcome back to another lip smacking episode of The Mystic Meals Podcast! At the table with me this week is none other than Mr. Patrick Barnitt! He's a jazz/big band crooner who has an impressive voice, and an equally impressive acting career! He's a permanent part of the Star Trek universe due to his playing several characters on Star Trek Voyager, Deep Space Nine, and most notably, playing a Borg in Star Trek: First Contact! Sick!! He speaks fondly of his upbringing in New Jersey, his memories of the first rock band he was in, and serves us all the delicious dishes that his mother made that still have an impact on him today. From her macaroni with meatballs & gravy, her top tier crumb cake, his Aunt's Angel Food Cake, to his Uncle's Onion Soup! The importance of passing down these family recipes and how they keep us connected to our roots, resonates throughout this zany podcast! Lots of laughs, tons of food, and loads of beautiful moments! So... grab yourself a tasty snack, a yummy drink to wash it all down, and get cozy as we prepare to go Dining Out with The Singing Borg... Patrick Barnitt, and me! Chef Nikki Meow! 

Oh, hey! Welcome back to another hunger inducing episode of The Mystic Meals Podcast! Joining me at the table this week is Actor, Patrick Ryan! This Chi-Town native's been in films such as Circus of the Dead, Candy Corn ( which is currently streaming on Showtime and Amazon Prime!) and the upcoming Cowboys From Hell, directed by Bloody Billy Pon! Patrick dishes up the tasty morsels about his life as an actor and what he's learned about his craft so far, as well as his love of food and working in the restaurant industry! From comfort food staples like his mom's Chicken & Shells, to his aversion to meatloaf (it's all in the name, really...😛) his guilty pleasure favorite deep dish pizza from Gianorio's, to his love of Stove Top Stuffing and fine dining cuisine. Patrick certainly has a taste for the finer things in life, but is also as humble and as grounded as they come. From eating well, to taking care of your mental health, Patrick is serving us all the goods to help fill up not only or belly's, but our heart and soul! So, my pretties... Grab yourself something yummy to eat, a thirst quenching beverage to wash ti down with and enjoy some Celluloid Lovin' and Stove Top Stuffin' with Patrick Ryan, and me! Chef Nikki Meow!