Originally aired on February 1, 2023

Molly and Kate dive deep into the journey and person that is chef/writer/artist/activist/culinary ambassador (and more), Toya Boudy. She shares how her talents as an artist and wordsmith, along with the interwoven nature of life, resulted in her latest cookbook, "Cooking for the Culture". She discusses her creation process, the unconventional schedule for the book and her family's contribution as she explains her mission to build community and empower the artist inside.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella

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Toya Boudy

• Website
• YouTube Channel
• Podcast
• Instagram
• Her first book "Cook Like a New Orleanian"

Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the show

• Cooking for the Culture by Toya Boudy
• Bress 'n' Nyams by Matthew Raiford

Originally aired on July 19, 2023

Kate and Kristin talk with writer David Lebovitz about his career and life in France. He discusses how he went from pastry chef to food writer, how blogging strengthened his writing voice and why he pivoted to video during the pandemic. He shares his decision to write "the hardest book he ever wrote", the advice he gives to aspiring writers and his choice to move his writing to Substack. Finally, he tells us how decides what stories to tell and reveals a glimpse into a few new potential projects.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions

David Lebovitz

• Website
• Instagram
• Substack
• Podcast

The Idle Hour

Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the show

• Drinking French by David Lebovitz
• L’Appart by David Lebovitz
• My Paris Kitchen by David Lebovitz
• The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz
• Ready for Dessert by David Lebovitz
• The Sweet Life in Paris by David Lebovitz
• The Great Book of Chocolate by David Lebovitz
• The Lost Kitchen by Erin French

Originally aired on January 18, 2023

Molly and Andrea talk with Kenji López-Alt, author and Chief Culinary Advisor for Serious Eats, about creating and maintaining a voice of authority. He shares his career path, where his interest in food got started and the work that has influenced his own. He describes the relationship he has with his followers, how (or if) to curb enthusiasm while doing topic deep dives and a glimpse inside the creation of his best-selling books.

Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin Donnelly

Editor: Abby Cerquitella

Mentions
Kenji López-Alt

• Website
• Instagram
• You Tube channel

Cookwise & Bakewise by Shirley Corriher

Complete Techniques by Jacques Pépin

Mr Wizard's World

Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the show

• The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by Kenji López-Alt
• The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by Kenji López-Alt
• Every Night is Pizza Night by Kenji López-Alt