Radio Cherry Bombe

“Bet on yourself. Anything is possible at any age.”

That’s one of the biggest lessons Annie Meyers-Shyer, creator of This Oak House, has learned on her unexpected journey from sharing her home on Instagram to building a beloved interiors and renovation platform, writing a bestselling book, and launching a collection with Target.

On this episode of Radio Cherry Bombe, Annie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about taking a chance on herself, saying yes to possibilities she never imagined, and what happens when you refuse to take no for an answer. Along the way, they revisit their Harper’s Bazaar days (including a few very Devil Wears Prada moments), discuss breakfast nooks and farmers’ markets, and get into why gatekeeping still happens in the design world.

It’s an inspiring conversation about taking risks, finding your voice, and remembering that it’s never too late to build something you believe in.

This episode of Radio Cherry Bombe was recorded at Resident in New York City during the Cherry Bombe House pop-up. Thank you to Cambria Estate Winery, Diestel Family Ranch, and Moon Juice for supporting our show.

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We’re dipping into the Radio Cherry Bombe archives this week in honor of Olivia Colman’s new movie, “Wicker,” in which she plays a fisherwoman who orders up a husband, played by  Alexander Skarsgård. Olivia is one of our favorite actors, and we’re revisiting her conversation with host Kerry Diamond and food stylist Dorothy Barrick about the film “The Roses,” in which Olivia stars opposite Benedict Cumberbatch as a chef whose marriage takes a dramatic turn.

Olivia and Dorothy talk about bringing the movie’s food-filled scenes to life, Olivia’s other chef role as Chef Terry on “The Bear,” and what it takes to make the food look picture-perfect on screen. Olivia also shares her own cooking skills, her early jobs in restaurants, and why playing an angry character can be so much fun. Plus, Dorothy returns for a special one-on-one conversation with Kerry about the behind-the-scenes world of food styling for film and television, including her work on “Saltburn,” the challenges of cooking on set, and the tricks of the trade.

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Today’s guest is Serena Wolf, the chef, cookbook author, and culinary confidence queen behind the new book “You Do You: 100+ Endlessly Adaptable Recipes to Boost Your Culinary Confidence.” Serena joins host Kerry Diamond for a live conversation at Cherry Bombe House to talk about her new cookbook, why she encourages ingredient substitutions, and how she’s helping home cooks feel more confident in the kitchen.

They discuss Serena’s experience at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, her favorite recipes from the new book, her surprising love of dried herbs, and how she got Martha Stewart to write a blurb for the book. Plus, they talk about her favorite gummy candy, why patience is her superpower, and why cooking should be fun, flexible, and a little less intimidating.

This episode of Radio Cherry Bombe was recorded at Resident in New York City. 

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Today’s guest is Amanda Chantal Bacon, the founder of Moon Juice and a pioneer in the wellness world. Amanda joins host Kerry Diamond for a conversation recorded live at Cherry Bombe House to talk about her journey from chef to entrepreneur and how she helped bring ingredients like adaptogens and ashwagandha into the mainstream.

They discuss Amanda’s New York City upbringing, her time working for chef Suzanne Goin, and how her personal health journey inspired her to launch Moon Juice in 2012. Amanda also opens up about the challenges of entrepreneurship, the emotional decision to close Moon Juice’s retail locations, and learning to trust your instincts when it comes to business and wellness. Plus, they talk about her latest product, SuperCell, tuning out the noise of wellness trends, and why she believes aging is something to embrace, not fight.

This episode of Radio Cherry Bombe was recorded at Resident in New York City. 

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Today’s guest is Jenna Helwig, the food director of Real Simple, cookbook author, and creator of The Cookbookery Collective Substack. Jenna joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her debut novel, “The Foreign Correspondent’s Wife,” a murder mystery set in postwar Paris in 1949, inspired in part by Julia Child’s life in France.

They discuss Jenna’s transition from writing cookbooks to fiction, the challenges of writing a novel while balancing a full-time career and family, and why she loves a good murder mystery. Jenna also shares the story behind her popular Substack, her thoughts on the cookbook publishing industry, and her tips for building a newsletter audience. Plus, she reveals how she created National Buy a Cookbook Day, taking place November 1st, and why Dorie Greenspan is her desert island pick.

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Today’s guest is Rasheeda Purdie, the chef and founder of Ramen by Ra, the cult-favorite breakfast ramen shop in New York City’s East Village. Rasheeda joins host Kerry Diamond for a conversation recorded live at Cherry Bombe House, where guests got to sample her inventive ramen creations, including her signature bacon, egg, and cheese ramen.

They discuss Rasheeda’s early career in fashion, from working with Betsey Johnson to styling Michelle Obama and Beyoncé, and how she pivoted to the culinary world at age 30. Rasheeda shares how a pandemic project turned into one of New York’s most buzzed-about ramen spots, the inspiration behind her breakfast-inspired bowls, and why attention to detail is at the heart of everything she does. Plus, they talk about her recent trip to Paris, learning to slow down, and what’s next for Ramen by Ra.

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Today’s guest is Ayesha Nurdjaja, the powerhouse chef and co-owner of Shuka and Shukette, two of New York City’s most beloved restaurants. Ayesha joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her debut cookbook, “Mediterranean All The Way: Bold Flavors Built to Share,” out tomorrow.

They discuss Ayesha’s Brooklyn roots, her early dreams of music, diamonds, and cooking, and how an externship at Felidia changed the course of her life. Ayesha also talks about the food and energy behind Shuka and Shukette, why “rip and dip” is her love language, the pantry staples she swears by, and her new cooking show.

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Today’s guest is Nara Smith, the wildly popular content creator, model, mom, and now cookbook author behind her debut cookbook “Homemade.” Nara joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about bringing her signature videos to life on the page, the recipes and fashion in the book, and why “homemade” means so much more to her than just cooking from scratch.

They discuss Nara’s childhood in Germany, cooking with her grandmother, her family’s influence on her kitchen life, and how her health journey led her to make more food from scratch. Plus, Nara talks about working with food stylist Victoria Granof, creating her cookbook’s unforgettable cover, tuning out internet noise, and why Martha Stewart—or maybe Julius Roberts—is her desert island pick.

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Today’s guest is Melissa Clark, the beloved The New York Times food reporter and recipe columnist who has written an astounding 46 cookbooks. She’s also Cherry Bombe’s newest cover star! Melissa joins host Kerry Diamond live from Cherry Bombe House to talk about her next book (“The Big Book of Dinner: Recipes and Rules and How to Break Them,” out November 17th), her incredible career, why dinner is her happy place, and the gadgets she loves. 

Melissa also shares stories from her early restaurant days, including her week as the opening coat check girl at Gramercy Tavern, and why Claudia Fleming is her desert island pick.

This episode of Radio Cherry Bombe was recorded at Resident in New York City. 

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Today’s guest is Melissa King, “Top Chef” champ, cookbook author, activist, Cherry Bombe cover star, and longtime friend of the Bombesquad. Melissa is back on Radio Cherry Bombe to talk about her new memoir, “The Girl Who Became King,” out tomorrow.

Melissa joins host Kerry Diamond to discuss the six-year process of writing the book, what it was like to tell her family’s story, her two very different grandmothers, and how food became so essential. They also talk Lunar New Year hot pot, Thanksgiving with roast duck and sticky rice, life behind the scenes on “Top Chef,” her friendship with Padma Lakshmi, and who she chose for her culinary castaway. 

Don’t miss Melissa at this week’s Cherry Bombe meeting, Wednesday at 3 p.m. EST on Zoom. Register here. 

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