Yumna Jawad joins me to talk about The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook

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My guest is Yumna Jawad. We had a great time talking about her new cookbook, The feel good foodie cookbook and Oathoats, her overnight oats brand. 

From her website:

My recipes are inspired by the Lebanese dishes of my childhood, paired with fresh, modern takes on family meals. I believe that cooking should feel good, not stressful, and that’s why I focus on making it approachable for everyone. You can expect the recipes to be:

• Nutritious and wholesome
• Family-friendly
• Easy to follow (with step-by-step photos, videos, and tips)
• Packed with Mediterranean flavor
• Tested and perfected in my home kitchen

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July 9th, 2026 12:00pm

Enjoy the Fresh Flavors of Summer with Chef George Duran

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It's always fun talking with Chef George Duran.

Celebrity chef George Duran has created a variety of seasonal recipes that showcase the versatility and convenience of Dorot Gardens products. Perfect for cookouts, pool parties, family dinners, and weekend entertaining, these recipes demonstrate how fresh flavor can be as easy as Pop. Drop. Done.®

And try a Wonder Juice Sangria.  George shares his special recipe.

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June 17th, 2026 11:00am

From Vanilla Bean to Bottle - Emmanuel LaRoche talks about his new book

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I had a wonderful discussion with Emmanuel.

When most people think of Madagascar, images of lemurs, lush jungles, or even animated films may come to mind. But in A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island (Post Hill Press), Emmanuel Laroche invites readers on a far richer journey—one that moves beyond the expected and into the heart of a country where flavor tells the story of land, people, and survival. 

A Taste of Madagascar weaves together food, culture, and immersive travel with the author’s deeply personal journey of discovery. It is not a cookbook, instead, Laroche—a self-described Flavor Explorer and Culinary Storyteller—guides readers through the kitchens, farms, and forests that define Madagascar’s unique identity. Through ingredients like vanilla, cacao, spices, honey, zebu, and even caviar, he reveals how food connects communities, sustains livelihoods, and serves as a powerful force for environmental preservation and cultural pride.

Many people think of vanilla when talking about Madagascar. Emmanuel talks about bringing vanilla bean to bottle.

 Born and raised in France, Emmanuel lives in New Jersey and travels around the country conducting tastings and giving lectures and presentations on food, flavors, ingredients, and consumer trends. Host of the podcast Flavors Unknown, he is the author of two books—Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door and A Taste of Madagascar—and is currently working on his first novel.  To learn more about him, visit: https://prbythebook.com/experts/emmanuel-laroche-2/

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May 4th, 2026 7:00am

Katherine Anderson brings back the spirit of an iconic Seattle restaurant

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Co-Founder Katherine Anderson honors the legacy of the space with a deeply personal book that celebrates the people, recipes and memories that defined it.

The London Plane Flower & Cook Book is both a cookbook and a tribute. The book pairs reflections on seasonal flowers with recipes from the restaurant's kitchen and bakery, including many of its most beloved dishes. Essays and stories from the chefs, bakers, florists and collaborators who shaped The London Plane create a vivid portrait of the community behind the restaurant.

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March 30th, 2026 10:00am