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The Passionate PalateFrom Heels To A Boot!Hi Foodies,Life served me something I didn’t order… a fractured foot. I’ll be taking a short break from The Passionate Palate podcast while I rest, heal, and catch up on some comfort food.But don’t worry—new episodes and foodie conversations will be back as soon as I’m back on my feet (literally)!In the meantime, I’ll still be posting food content, funny skits, and behind-the-scenes stuff on Tiktok, Instagram and Facebook, because you know I can’t stay away from food talk for long! So please follow...2025-07-0201 minThe Passionate PalatePasta & Politics : A Chat With My Daughter!Hi Foodies,Welcome to another fun and flavorful episode of The Passionate Palate! This episode is very special to me because my guest is my beautiful daughter Liyana Illyas! Liyana is a Junior in College and double majoring in journalism and political science! She hopes to be a lawyer one day and I’m super proud of her for all her hard work and achievements. Liyana is a foodie like her mama and loves trying out different foods and flavors from around the world.In this episode, Liyana talks about her love for pasta and ra...2025-06-1841 minThe Passionate PalateLiterature, Language & Colombian Food!Hi Foodies,Welcome to another fun and flavorful episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode,my guest is mi amiga colombiana y mi profesora de español, Karly Gutierrez! Karly is a foodie like me and reminisces about her life in Colombia and coming to America and we talk about the grandeur of Colombian food, art, music and dances! Check out @karly.gu on Instagram and Tiktok and give her a follow!If you love fun and flavorful conversations like this, stay connected for more food content, laughs, and global flav...2025-06-1148 minThe Passionate PalateFried Chicken, Family Legacy & A Dominican DreamHi Foodies,Welcome to another flavorful and inspirational episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode,my guest, Tatiana Nuñez, reminisces about how her grandma founded the Famous John’s Fried Chicken in NY in the 1970’s. It’s an absolutely beautiful and inspirational story about a young dominican woman who came to America and founded a Fried Chicken Empire! Please check out @johnsfriedchicken on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok and give them a follow!If you love fun and flavorful conversations like this, stay connected for more food content, laughs, and global flavors:@thep...2025-06-0446 minThe Passionate PalateMotorcycles, Menus & Matrimony!Hi Foodies,Welcome to another delicious and thrilling episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a very interesting, informative and educational conversation with Siraj Salahudeen. We talk about his early days as a restaurateur, event planner and motorcycle rider in Sri Lanka to all his achievements today here in the US, most importantly his goal to ride all 50 states! Please check out @theeventsnyc @salahshalal and @salahtherider on Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok and give him a follow!If you love fun and flavorful conversations like this, stay connected for more food content, laughs...2025-05-2845 minThe Passionate PalateCupcakes, Cheesecakes & SisterhoodHi Foodies,Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a sweet and wonderful conversation with my twin friends Dilu & Jini Kulatungam, who own Joy Cupcakes and Lulu & Me Cheesecakes in Melbourne, Australia!. We take a walk through memory lane from our days in middle school in Sri Lanka to when they moved to Australia and started their baking careers!Please check out @joycupcakes and @luluandme_cheesecakes on Instagram and Tiktok and give them a follow and If you're in Melbourne do try their delicious cupcakes and cheesecakes!2025-05-2159 minThe Passionate PalateJuicy Bites, Big Flavor!Hi Foodies,Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a very interesting and Insightful conversation with Jaffar Wahdat, the founder and owner of Juicy Platters in NJ who also recently opened his Burger joint. We take a walk through memory lane where Jaffar talks about how and why he started his popular chicken and gyro restaurant, the ups and downs of running a restaurant business and his new creation,the delicious Golden Burger! If you live in NJ do check out @juicyplatters and @jaffarsburgers on Instagram and Facebook.2025-05-1437 minThe Passionate PalateSri Lankan Food Down Under!Hi Foodies,Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a very interesting and flavorful conversation with Sri Lankan Restaurateur and Entrepreneur David Cruse who resides in Melbourne, Australia. We talk about his love and passion for food and cricket! If you haven’t tried Sri Lankan food I highly recommend that you do! I guarantee you’d fall in love! If you’re living in Melbourne do visit David at his restaurant and check out @spicywicket on Instagram and Facebook.If you love delicious conversations like this, s...2025-05-0739 minThe Passionate PalateBite, Blog, Repeat!Hi Foodies,Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a fun and flavorful conversation with my daughter in law, Sumaiya, about her journey as a food blogger and influencer! If you’re a foodie and would like to start your own foodventure, then you gotta watch this! Check out Sumaiya’s Instagram & Tiktok handles @sumsventuresIf you love delicious conversations like this, stay connected for more food content, laughs, and global flavors:@thepassionatepalate on Instagram, Tiktok, Youtube,Spotify and Apple Podcasts.If you e...2025-04-3033 minThe Passionate PalateSmoked Meats & Honest Eats!Hi Foodies,Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I chat with Imran Khaja about his smoked meats and restaurant reviews and we explore the flavors, stories, and the culture behind it.Whether you’re a foodie, a home cook, or just love discovering new dishes, this one’s for you!Check out Imran’s Smoking and Grilling skills and restaurant reviews @Imran Khaja on Facebook and @chefbrownguy on instagram.Love what you heard? Stay connected for more food content, laughs, and global flavors:@thepass...2025-04-2341 minThe Passionate PalateCeylon CinnamonHi Foodies!Today's episode is about Cinnamon, not just any Cinnamon but True Cinnamon or Ceylon Cinnamon! Let me know in the comments if you're a Cinnamon lover and use it in your cooking and baking.If you enjoyed this episode please like and share this with your family and friends.Don't forget to follow me on Youtube, Tiktok and Instagram!Love, Zai. 2025-04-0905 minThe Passionate PalateA Sri Lankan Eid!Hi Foodies, I would love to wish all my muslim brothers and sisters a beautiful and blessed Eid!I hope you enjoyed watching this episode and would love to know how you celebrate Eid! What are your popular dishes? What do you like to cook? Drop them in the comments! Please subscribe to my channel and follow me on Instagram and Tiktok for some behind the scenes fun and be a part of this delicious foodie community! Love,Zai2025-03-2611 minThe Passionate PalateFasting & Fitness During Ramadan.Hi Foodies,This episode features my oldest son Zaki who is a Gym Rat! But with it being Ramadan Zaki has learned over the years to balance his Fitness goals and still maintain a healthy and protein rich diet! I hope you guys enjoy this episode and if you have any questions, please leave a comment here and I will be more than happy to answer! Please subscribe to my channel and share this episode with your family & friends!Love, Zai 2025-03-1229 minThe Passionate PalateFasting, Feasting & Focus In Ramadan!Hi Foodies,I hope you enjoy watching this podcast about Ramadan!Please share this episode with your family and friends and subscribe to my channel. If you have any questions, please drop them in the comments!Please follow me on Instagram and Tiktok @thepassionatepalate for some fun and behind the scenes clips!Ramadan Kareem,Love, Zai 2025-02-2608 minThe Passionate PalateSoup For The Soul!Hi Foodies, My son Isa is a foodie like me and I'm so happy to have him as the 1st ever guest on my show!I hope you guys enjoy listening to our soup stories! Please subscribe to my channel and share this with your family and friends!Love, Zai2025-02-2018 minThe Passionate PalateMacaroon, Macron or Macaron?Hi Foodies! Thank you for being here! The Passionate Palate is not just a food podcast but a Community where food lovers unite to have delicious discussions about Food. I hope you enjoy my 1st episode about a dessert that's near and dear to my heart!Please subscribe to my channel and share this with your family and friends!Love, Zai2025-02-2013 minThe Passionate PalateThe Passionate Palate -Podcast Trailer!Hi Guys, Welcome toThe Passionate Palate! This podcast is for Foodies, and anyone who loves to cook, bake and eat! This isn't just a food podcast, it's a celebration of food culture and the people behind the plates. I'm your host Zai! I hope you enjoy watching my trailer episode! Please share this with your family and friends, subscribe to my channel and follow me on Instagram and Tiktok @thepassionatepalateStay tuned for my 1st episode coming up on the 20th of February!Thank You,Love,Zai2025-02-1301 min
The Long Game Podcast with Sandra ScaianoA Sweeter World with Zainab IllyasZainab Illyas is an artist when it comes to desserts. Her specialty are French macarons, and she creates beautiful, expertly crafted custom treats. As a women owned business, hers could have been shut down by COVID. But she flourished. So what did she do to ensure that her brick-and-mortal business continued to succeed during the pandemic? Listen in today for this different entrepreneurial perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-06-1136 min