Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast

Season 17 Episode 6

Book: Pop Life: The Ultimate 80's Kitchen Encore

Author Bio: Chef Alicia Shevetone is a pop-up chef, cookbook author, television personality, and creator of Dink Cuisine, a food and entertainment organization that curates culinary experiences across print, digital, social, and live media. Her first cookbook, Italian Cookbook for Two, features 24 recipes from first course (Antipasti) to dessert (Dolce), and everything in between! Her highest rated cookbook to date, this gem immediately puts home cooks at ease, while encouraging them to experiment with traditional flavor combinations like butter and anchovies, capers and lemon, and truffles and cream.

An expert in low-carb lifestyles, Chef Alicia's second cookbook, Vegetarian Ketogenic Cookbook for Beginners, was released in October 2021. By unlocking the protein-packed potential of vegetables and other meat-free foods, this book seamlessly combines the benefits of the lacto-ovo vegetarian and ketogenic diets to help you live a healthier life. With 75 recipes and a meal plan - it is Chef Alicia's most popular cookbook to date.

Chef Alicia's third cookbook, Food with Spirit: Alcohol-Infused Recipes, is on pre-sale now and ships September 26, 2023. Food With Spirit is 116 pages and features fifty recipes spread across five sections: Appetizers, Soups, Entrees, Sides, and Desserts. All fifty recipes are infused with some of our favorite intoxicants, from spiced rum to the smooth flavors of cognac. Each recipe is complemented with beautiful photos, and accompanied by Shevetone's delightfully entertaining stories as a Gen X celebrity chef who's always up for a killer time!

Follow Chef Alicia @DinkCuisine on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

Book: Pop Life: The Ultimate 80s Kitchen Encore

Dink Cuisine

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Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast Season 17 Episode 5

Guest: Helen Goh

About the Author: Helen is an acclaimed baking columnist and cookbook writer who is renowned for her innovative recipes drawing on Asian, Western and Middle Eastern traditions. After working as chief pastry recipe developer for the Ottolenghi group, she co-authored her first book with YOTAM OTTOLENGHI, the best-selling SWEET, which was short-listed for the prestigious James Beard Award. Her second book with Yotam, COMFORT, is released in October 2024. Helen is currently working on her first solo book, BAKING AND THE MEANING OF LIFE, which will be published in 2025.

Born in Malaysia, Helen began her cooking career in Australia, where she worked in a number of well known Melbourne eateries, before moving to the UK. She is also a trained psychologist and lives in London with her husband and two sons.

Helen Goh Website:

Instagram: @helen_goh_bakes

Baking and the Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes

Ottolenghi Comfort [Alternate Cover Edition]: A Cookbook

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About the Well Seasoned Librarian (Reviewer)

Hailing from San Diego and spending his teenage years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean Jones has become a seasoned resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. A true foodie and lover of the written word, Dean wears many hats: librarian, Podcaster, cookbook reviewer, and writer.

Catch him at book festivals, farmers’ markets, bookstores, or savoring a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Dean’s passion for food and literature shines through his published works. You can find his reviews in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and his insightful articles on platforms like Medium’s “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors What Are You Reading?” Currently, Dean keeps Benicia Times Herald readers informed with his regular cookbook review column.

Connect with Dean:

• Email: wellseasonedlibrarian@gmail.com
• Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠ (Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube)

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsibP5oAUIam8sOT-MZdXig

Welcome back to The Well Seasoned Librarian. I’m your announcer, Xavier.

Today, host Dean Jones is joined by a powerhouse talent who is as sharp with a cast-iron skillet as she is with a Telecaster. Music Row named her the 'Next Big Thing,' and while she’s earned her stripes as a Fender Next artist and a CMT 'Next Woman of Country,' Whiskey Riff notes she remains one of Nashville’s best-kept secrets—a true entertainer in the vein of a young Chris Stapleton.

She has amassed over 1.5 million followers online, but her 'Honkytonk Graceland' lifestyle is the real deal. Whether she’s performing on stage or hosting her viral YouTube cooking show, 'Stand By Your Pan,' she is dedicated to preserving the best of country soul.

We’ll be diving into her brand-new album, The Other Damn Half, her upcoming headlining tour, and her highly anticipated new book, 'Stand By Your Pan.' Please welcome the incomparable... Hannah Dasher!"

Hannah Dasher Website: https://www.hannahdasher.com/

Stand by your : https://www.amazon.com/Stand-Your-Pan-Affordable-Comfort/dp/1400252881

Hannah Dasher Tour Dates: https://www.livenation.com/artist/K8vZ917pFyf/hannah-dasher-events

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About the Well Seasoned Librarian (Reviewer)

Hailing from San Diego and spending his teenage years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean Jones has become a seasoned resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. A true foodie and lover of the written word, Dean wears many hats: librarian, Podcaster, cookbook reviewer, and writer.

Catch him at book festivals, farmers’ markets, bookstores, or savoring a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Dean’s passion for food and literature shines through his published works. You can find his reviews in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and his insightful articles on platforms like Medium’s “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors What Are You Reading?” Currently, Dean keeps Benicia Times Herald readers informed with his regular cookbook review column.

Connect with Dean:

• Email: wellseasonedlibrarian@gmail.com
• Podcast: ⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠ (Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube)

YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsibP5oAUIam8sOT-MZdXig

About :Festa Italiana Charlotte: Ciao! St. Anthony Foundation of Charlotte welcomes you to The 21st Annual Festa Italiana Charlotte: An Italian Food & Wine Festival.

Our All-inclusive event features 25+ Culinary Partners showcasing Italian and Italian-American cuisine and beverages during our Grand Tasting experience. Guest can anticipate Live Performances, Chef Demonstrations, Italian Sports Car Exhibit, Art Show, an Italian Village Market and more in the heart of Uptown Charlotte, NC. Spring Cocktail Attire is encouraged.

We invite you to join us for one the premier Italian Food & Wine events in the Southeastern U.S.

Bio:Chef and entrepreneur Majid Amoorpour is the driving force behind The Everyday Market, a European-style cafe and market with locations in Belmont and Charlotte, North Carolina. An internationally trained pastry chef who began his career in Sweden and worked across Europe before co-founding Charlotte’s Bistro La Bon, Amoorpour centers his culinary philosophy on the "everyday" rather than the occasional. He prioritizes technique over complexity, advocating for focused, small menus of 10 to 15 scratch-made items perfected to the highest quality within a community-centered environment.

Bio:Dr. Vincent E. Voci is a board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeon based in Charlotte, North Carolina, with over 35 years of private practice experience and a distinguished medical background including degrees from the University of Louisville and training at Duke University. Beyond his clinical expertise—which includes pioneering the first medical spa in North Carolina and introducing procedures like Botox and liposuction to the region—Dr. Voci is widely recognized as the Founder and Chair of Festa Italiana Charlotte. Inspired by his family’s Italian roots, he established the festival in 2006 as a cultural and humanitarian event hosted by the St. Anthony Foundation of Charlotte, which he also chairs. Under his leadership, the festival has grown from a small gathering to a major annual gala in Uptown Charlotte, raising over $300,000 for Nevins Inc. to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Voci continues to balance his surgical milestones in reconstructive and cosmetic surgery with a deep commitment to community service and Italian heritage.

Website: https://www.festaitalianacharlotte.org/

Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast Season 17 Episode 2

Guest: Emmanuel Laroche

Bio: Award-winning author, born in Versailles, France, close to the famous chateau of King Louis XIV, Emmanuel Laroche grew up savoring the best food and drink that France offers, eventually earning him the American nickname: “Champagne Charlie.” His mother taught him to cook when he was six, starting with a simple yogurt cake, and moving on to Lorraine quiche, from the region his mother grew up. He married a woman who also loved to cook, and during the first four years of their marriage, they never ate the same dish twice!

In 2002 he moved to the United States for his role as VP of Marketing with Symrise North America—a global manufacturer of flavors for the food and beverage industry. He now has more than twenty years of experience in the food and beverage industry, both in Europe and in the US.

Through his job, Emmanuel has access to a variety of acclaimed people in the food industry.

Since 2008, he has attended the yearly StarChefs Congress in New York City. In 2015, Emmanuel developed an exclusive partnership with StarChefs for Symrise and began moderating panel discussions with successful chefs, pastry chefs, and mixologists. In 2018, Emmanuel launched a personal podcast called Flavors Unknown, featuring a series of conversations with trending and award-winning chefs, pastry chefs, and mixologists from around the United States. Emmanuel currently resides in New Jersey, which acts as a home base for his travels around the country, conducting tastings, lectures and presentations on food and consumer trends.

Podcast: https://flavorsunknown.com/about-show-host-emmanuel-laroche-podcast-flavors-unknown/

A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island

Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Today's Food Culture

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About the Well Seasoned Librarian (Reviewer)

Hailing from San Diego and spending his teenage years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean Jones has become a seasoned resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. A true foodie and lover of the written word, Dean wears many hats: librarian, Podcaster, cookbook reviewer, and writer.

Catch him at book festivals, farmers’ markets, bookstores, or savoring a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Dean’s passion for food and literature shines through his published works. You can find his reviews in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and his insightful articles on platforms like Medium’s “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors What Are You Reading?” Currently, Dean keeps Benicia Times Herald readers informed with his regular cookbook review column.

Connect with Dean:

• Email: wellseasonedlibrarian@gmail.com
• Podcast: ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ (Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube)

YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsibP5oAUIam8sOT-MZdXig

Guest: Carolyn Haeler

Bio: Carolyn is the founder and CEO of Mightylicious Gluten Free. After being diagnosed with Celiac disease, she left her finance career to create cookies she, and now 1.3 million Americans on gluten free diets, could truly love. Her clean label cookies and flours are certified gluten free, kosher, non GMO, and vegan/vegetarian friendly. You’ll find all seven varieties in Walmart and stores nationwide, with Mightylicious winning Best Product from Food & Beverage Magazine two years running. The Coconut Oatmeal cookies were just named one of Good Housekeeping’s Best Snacks of 2025.

Website: https://mightylicious.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mightyliciousfoods/

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___________________________________________________________

About the Well Seasoned Librarian (Reviewer)

Hailing from San Diego and spending his teenage years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean Jones has become a seasoned resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. A true foodie and lover of the written word, Dean wears many hats: librarian, Podcaster, cookbook reviewer, and writer.

Catch him at book festivals, farmers’ markets, bookstores, or savoring a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Dean’s passion for food and literature shines through his published works. You can find his reviews in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and his insightful articles on platforms like Medium’s “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors What Are You Reading?” Currently, Dean keeps Benicia Times Herald readers informed with his regular cookbook review column.

Connect with Dean:

• Email: wellseasonedlibrarian@gmail.com
• Podcast: ⁠Linktree⁠ (Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube)

YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsibP5oAUIam8sOT-MZdXig

Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast Season 16 Episode 20

Guest; Abby Cheshire

Cookbook: Passport to Flavor: 100 Global Dishes You Can Make Anywhere (An International Cookbook. Delicious Recipes from Around the World)

Bio: Chef Abby Cheshire is a private yacht chef, culinary arts teacher, and social media influencer. When she’s not teaching her high school students during the school year, Abby spends her summers traveling around the world and cooking global cuisine on a yacht. Her popular social media accounts, @abbyinthegalley, share videos of her unique cooking experience and ability to create fabulous meals in small spaces, on the high seas or anywhere with local and fresh ingredients. Abby has been featured in the New York Times, Newsweek, and other media, and she has worked with Food Network stars at the Super Bowl. Her social media platforms now have over 2.5 million followers and continue to grow. When she’s not traveling the world by boat, she lives in Central Florida.

Book: Passport to Flavor: 100 Global Dishes You Can Make Anywhere (An International Cookbook. Delicious Recipes from Around the World) https://www.amazon.com/Passport-Flavor-International-Cookbook-Delicious/dp/1400251680

Instagram: abbyinthegalley

Cookbook lovers, this one’s for you! Get 25% off a subscription to ckbk with code WELLSEASONED — the ultimate digital cookbook library.

Access nearly 1,000 full cookbooks from top authors Use on web and mobile app for cooking anytime, anywhere Save favorites, create custom "recipe playlists", search by ingredient and dietary preference Sync with your print cookbook collection via Eat Your Books

Perfect for serious home cooks and cookbook collectors alike.

Go to the link

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___________________________________________________________

About the Well Seasoned Librarian (Reviewer)

Hailing from San Diego and spending his teenage years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean Jones has become a seasoned resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. A true foodie and lover of the written word, Dean wears many hats: librarian, Podcaster, cookbook reviewer, and writer.

Catch him at book festivals, farmers’ markets, bookstores, or savoring a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Dean’s passion for food and literature shines through his published works. You can find his reviews in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and his insightful articles on platforms like Medium’s “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors What Are You Reading?” Currently, Dean keeps Benicia Times Herald readers informed with his regular cookbook review column.

Connect with Dean:

• Email: wellseasonedlibrarian@gmail.com
• Podcast: Linktree (Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube)

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsibP5oAUIam8sOT-MZdXig
  

Well Seasoned Librarian Podcast Season 16 Episode 19

Guest: Sam Paone (Golden State Pickle Works /Jarring Everything)

Bio: Sam Paone is a Sonoma-based cook, preservationist, and the founder of Golden State Pickle Works and Collective Cultures. She’s best known for her deeply seasonal approach to fermentation, pickling, and pantry-building—work that sits at the intersection of tradition, practicality, and everyday cooking.
Sam is the creator and host of Jarring Everything, a food series that explores approachable ways to think about ingredients differently. Filmed in her Sonoma production kitchen and rooted in local agriculture, the show focuses on techniques like fermentation, dehydration, vinegar-making, and preserving—not as trends, but as useful, hopeful skills anyone can learn.
Her work is driven by curiosity, care, and comm___________________________________________________________

About the Well Seasoned Librarian (Reviewer)

Hailing from San Diego and spending his teenage years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean Jones has become a seasoned resident of the San Francisco Bay Area for over 30 years. A true foodie and lover of the written word, Dean wears many hats: librarian, Podcaster, cookbook reviewer, and writer.

Catch him at book festivals, farmers’ markets, bookstores, or savoring a delicious meal at a local restaurant. Dean’s passion for food and literature shines through his published works. You can find his reviews in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and his insightful articles on platforms like Medium’s “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors What Are You Reading?” Currently, Dean keeps Benicia Times Herald readers informed with his regular cookbook review column.

Connect with Dean:

• Email: wellseasonedlibrarian@gmail.com
• Podcast: Linktree (Spotify, Amazon, iTunes, YouTube)
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsibP5oAUIam8sOT-MZdXig

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