On this episode of the Jeff & Jamie Feed, Executive Pastry Chef Savannah Foltz jumps in for a fast-paced, nostalgia-packed dive into all things sweet. Savannah dishes on her favorite holiday treats, the classics that shaped her love of pastry and her Mamaw’s “strawberry jelly” made uniquely from tomatoes! Savannah also breaks down how she builds her coveted holiday cookie box and what it takes to lead pastry teams across multiple restaurants. Whether you’re a dessert devotee or simply seeking a dose of holiday warmth, this episode is a treat you won’t want to miss.

Jeff and Jamie are back with a brand-new episode of the Jeff & Jamie Feed, where they share some fun behind-the-scenes moments from filming Fork & Hammer during a handful of mid-season episodes from their 10-part original series now airing on PBS. Expect rapid-fire thoughts, personal experiences, and fresh insights as they revisit each episode, offering background stories and a peek at select clips from the series. Tune in for the inside scoop, then be sure to watch Fork & Hammer on pbs.org or check your local listings.

Today on Jeff & Jamie Feed, we’re joined by Jen Hidinger-Kendrick from Giving Kitchen, a nonprofit that helps food service workers in crisis. We talk about what makes restaurant and hospitality work so different from other industries—and why these individuals benefit so much from Giving Kitchen’s support.

Jen also shares the inspiring origin story of the organization, which began with an Atlanta restaurant later named Bon Appétit’s Best New Restaurant about eight years ago. It’s a powerful look at how one community’s compassion grew into a nationwide effort to care for those who serve us every day.

If you’ve ever worked in hospitality, love the restaurant world, or just want to hear an inspiring story about turning tragedy into positive change, this episode is for you.