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In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Poppy O’Toole, the Michelin-trained chef turned viral TikTok powerhouse behind Poppy Cooks. After losing her job during the pandemic, Poppy leaned into comfort, creativity, and carbs - and in doing so, built a global following obsessed with her signature style of accessible, personality-packed cooking. Known lovingly as “the High Priestess of the Potato,” she’s got over 4.4 million TikTok followers, 1.1 million on Instagram, and a growing catalog of craveable cookbooks that are as cozy as they are clever.
We dig into her brand-new book, Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book, which is nothing short of a starchy, salty, butter-laced bible for spud lovers everywhere. From viral 15-hour potatoes to nostalgic childhood favorites like potato smiles, Poppy’s recipes blend skill and soul in a way that makes everyone feel like a chef. She shares stories of kitchen burnout, starting over, and how the internet gave her a second shot. Whether you love food, stories of reinvention, or just want a hot tip for the crispiest roasties ever, this one’s for you.
Connect with Poppy + Grab the Book:
- Website: poppycooks.com
- TikTok: @poppycooks
- Instagram: @poppy_cooks
- Facebook: facebook.com/cookspoppy
- Buy the Book (Amazon): Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book
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In this episode of Up+Adam, Adam Montiel sits down with Poppy O’Toole, the Michelin-trained chef turned viral TikTok powerhouse behind Poppy Cooks. After losing her job during the pandemic, Poppy leaned into comfort, creativity, and carbs - and in doing so, built a global following obsessed with her signature style of accessible, personality-packed cooking. Known lovingly as “the High Priestess of the Potato,” she’s got over 4.4 million TikTok followers, 1.1 million on Instagram, and a growing catalog of craveable cookbooks that are as cozy as they are clever.
We dig into her brand-new book, Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book, which is nothing short of a starchy, salty, butter-laced bible for spud lovers everywhere. From viral 15-hour potatoes to nostalgic childhood favorites like potato smiles, Poppy’s recipes blend skill and soul in a way that makes everyone feel like a chef. She shares stories of kitchen burnout, starting over, and how the internet gave her a second shot. Whether you love food, stories of reinvention, or just want a hot tip for the crispiest roasties ever, this one’s for you.
Connect with Poppy + Grab the Book:
- Website: poppycooks.com
- TikTok: @poppycooks
- Instagram: @poppy_cooks
- Facebook: facebook.com/cookspoppy
- Buy the Book (Amazon): Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book
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- Official Website: adammontiel.com
- Apple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple Podcasts
- Spotify: Up+Adam on Spotify
- iHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadio
- YouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music
********
CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!
********
ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!
********
FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM
*********
Sincere Thanks to the supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!
Window Coverings By Design
We Help You Legal
General Store Paso Robles
Daou Vineyards
WoodsHumaneSociety
Tin City Distillery
Original Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner Collective
Moonshiner on Spotify HERE
Please Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com
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