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Radio Cherry Bombe
Chef Asma Khan Of Darjeeling Express Live At Shine Away 2024
Today’s episode was recorded at this year’s Shine Away conference, hosted by Reese Witherspoon’s media company, Hello Sunshine. Asma Khan, the chef and owner of Darjeeling Express, joins Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond on stage to talk about her inspiring life and career. “I am what I am because I was put through fire,” says Asma.Asma didn’t set out to be a chef. In fact, she didn’t even know how to cook when she got married. Today, there’s a “Chef’s Table” episode about her on Netflix, she was on this year’s TIME 10...
2024-11-04
46 min
She's My Cherry Pie
Broma Bakery’s Sarah Fennel On Caramel Pumpkin Cake & More
Today’s guest is Sarah Fennel, the founder of Broma Bakery and author of the new bestseller, "Sweet Tooth: 100 Desserts to Save Room For." The self-taught baker and photographer started her blog back in 2010 when she was a homesick college student missing her mom’s desserts. For the past decade, Sarah has chronicled her bakes across her website and social media, where she’s amassed quite the following, and become known for everything from comforting classics to nostalgic flavors with a modern twist.Sarah joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her baking journey and how her cookbo...
2024-11-02
47 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Architect-Turned-Cookbook Author Kristina Cho Knows How To Trust Her Gut
Today’s guest is Kristina Cho, the award-winning author, recipe developer, baker, and food stylist. Kristina joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Chinese Enough: Homestyle Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Stir-Fries, and More,” the follow-up to her surprise cookbook hit, “Mooncakes And Milk Bread.” They discuss Kristina’s career pivot from architecture to food writing, how a colleague helped kickstart her current career, the personal story behind the title of her new book, and why Kristina’s wedding day was more exciting than she anticipated. Click here for Kristina’s Tomato Egg recipe. Thank you to Kerryg...
2024-10-28
43 min
She's My Cherry Pie
Pastry Chef Dominique Ansel On Cronuts, Pancakes, And “Life’s Sweetest Moments”
Today’s guest is award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the founder of Dominique Ansel Bakeries in New York City and Las Vegas. When the French chef came to the U.S. in 2006, he worked at Daniel Boulud’s restaurant for five years before opening his namesake bakery in SoHo. Dominique is one of the most inventive pastry chefs out there and is also the author of three cookbooks. His latest, “Life’s Sweetest Moments: Simple, Stunning Recipes and Their Heartwarming Stories,” was released earlier this month.Dominique joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about his illustrious career and iconic...
2024-10-26
47 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
West~Bourne’s Camilla Marcus Loves Moms, Avocados & The Planet
“I don’t like to accept the status quo,” says today’s guest, activist, chef, and mom of four Camilla Marcus. Camilla joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her debut cookbook, “My Regenerative Kitchen: Plant-Based Recipes And Sustainable Practices To Nourish Ourselves And The Planet,” and the steps folks can take to have a greener kitchen, from reading labels to purchasing regenerative pantry brands. Camilla also talks about her groundbreaking New York City eatery, west~bourne, which served as a laboratory for her ideas about sustainability, tipping (or rather no tipping), and childcare. Camilla closed west~bourne during...
2024-10-21
40 min
She's My Cherry Pie
Making Plantain Sticky Buns With Pastry Chef Paola Velez Of “Bodega Bakes”
We’re back with a new season! And Paola Velez, one of our favorite guests, is back, too. Paola is a pastry chef and co-founder of Bakers Against Racism, the global bake sale that raised over $2.5 million for social justice causes. She released her debut baking book, “Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store,” earlier this month.Paola tells host Jessie Sheehan why her book is a love letter to her Dominican heritage and New York City roots, and she shares stories about growing up in the Bronx and visiting her local bodega...
2024-10-19
51 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Father-Daughter Duo Al Roker & Courtney Roker Laga Dish On Their “Recipes To Live By”
Al Roker, “Today” show star and America’s most beloved weatherman, and Courtney Roker Laga, private chef and recipe developer, stop by our studio to talk about their favorite foods, their father-daughter relationship, and their brand new cookbook, “Recipes To Live By: Easy, Memory-Making Family Dishes For Every Occasion.” Find out how their book project came about, what Courtney learned working the line at Michelin-starred restaurants, and what Al has learned cooking with food superstars on “Today.” Click here for Al & Courtney’s French Onion Soup recipe. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting our show.For Jubilee W...
2024-10-16
38 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Storyteller Brita Lundberg On Farming, Rice & Her Family Legacy
Today's guest is Brita Lundberg, a fourth generation farmer and the chief storyteller at Lundberg Family Farms. Brita joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her family business, what it's like being a young farmer today, and the particulars of growing rice, her family’s speciality. Brita also talks about regenerative farming, how her family has saved tens of thousands of ducks in their fields, and what it means to “read the rice.” She also shares the emotional decision to leave her career in book publishing in New York City and return home to work on the family...
2024-10-14
36 min
She's My Cherry Pie
Making Tres Leches Cake With Camari Mick Of The Musket Room And Raf’s
Today on She’s My Cherry Pie, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes, host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with Camari Mick. Camari is the executive pastry chef at the Michelin-starred restaurant The Musket Room and at Raf’s, a French-Italian restaurant and bakery, both in New York City. Camari joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat about her Tres Leches Cake, which features a combination of cow, sheep, and goat milk and is composed of two layers of tres leches cake and one layer of pain perdu. The confection gets topped with chocolate branches and jerk ice cream...
2024-10-12
46 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Fashion Plate: Boden Founder Johnnie Boden Shares His Unique Take On Entrepreneurship
Today is the final episode of our Fashion Plate miniseries! Our guest is Johnnie Boden, the entrepreneur who founded the British fashion brand Boden more than three decades ago with a mix of moxie, naivete, and no fashion experience. Johnnie was clearly onto something as his brand has stood the test of time and become a household name in the U.K. and a growing brand in the U.S.Johnnie joins host Kerry Diamond to share his unlikely story, his interesting take on entrepreneurship, and his top advice for building a brand. We also learn why...
2024-10-09
35 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Mary Celeste Beall Of Blackberry Farm Wants You To “Make A Great Day”
Mary Celeste Beall is the proprietor of East Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, two of the shining stars in the American hospitality world. Mary Celeste joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her role at the award-winning properties, cultivating a culture of excellence, and finding her voice as a leader who never expected to lead one day. She also discusses the life and legacy of her late husband, Sam Beall, and learning to live with grief. Mary Celeste explains the family’s “make a great day” motto and talks about the resilience and positivity required to make i...
2024-10-07
55 min
She's My Cherry Pie
Making Modern Layer Cakes With Pastry Chef Natasha Pickowicz
Today on She’s My Cherry Pie, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes, host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with self-taught pastry chef, community activist, and Cherry Bombe Magazine cover star Natasha Pickowicz. Natasha is known for her unique take on cake baking and decorating, and she’s built a cult following for her minimalist creations with maximum flavor. Natasha tells Jessie about her cake-making approach, which she outlines in her book, “More Than Cake: 100 Baking Recipes Built for Pleasure and Community.” They also talk about the reproductive rights bake sales that Natasha organized in New York for several year...
2024-10-05
56 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Fashion Plate: Romilly Newman Wants You To Be The Guest Of Honor In Your Own Life
Romilly Newman is a culinary creative, food stylist, and recipe developer who has worked with the likes of Athena Calderone and Martha Stewart plus a host of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands. Romilly has a distinct style when it comes to food and fashion, and she's had a unique career to boot. Her interest in the worlds of food and fashion started when she was a precocious kid watching the Food Network and eager to be a grown up. She even competed on the show “Chopped” at the age of 13. Romilly and host Kerry Diamond talk about her c...
2024-10-02
44 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Ina Garten On Her New Memoir, Jeffrey, The Barefoot Contessa Days, And Childless Cat Ladies
Ina Garten joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her highly anticipated new memoir, Be Ready When The Luck Happens which is out Oct. 1st. Ina shares what she learned about herself while writing the memoir, why she included stories about her unhappy childhood, overcoming hardships with her husband Jeffrey, and their decision not to have children. She also talks about her “leap before you look” philosophy, how Oprah Winfrey inspired the title of the book, the early Barefoot Contessa days in the Hamptons, and why she’s “the worst kind of childless cat lady.”Ina’s memoir is th...
2024-09-30
40 min
She's My Cherry Pie
How To Make The Best Babka With Baker Melissa Weller
Melissa Weller is a former chemical engineer turned master baker, who’s known in New York City for her delicious sticky buns, bagels, and babka. She is also a cookbook author and her second book, “Very Good Bread,” is out this November. Melissa joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk through her Chocolate Babka recipe from her first book, “A Good Bake,” plus what it was like running the pastry kitchens at some of the city’s most beloved restaurants, including Per Se and Roberta’s. Want to bake along? Here is Melissa’s recipe for Chocolate Babka.Thank you to...
2024-09-28
41 min
The Cultural Content Consumption Appraisal Hour
S04E09 Circle Back
THE BEAR SEASON 1 EPISODE 7 and SETH AND KEVIN HART GO DAY DRINKING: Reviewed! Yes chefs! Hi listeners and viewers. Every second counts. So we hope you enjoy all 3656 seconds of this brand new episode of the Cultural Content Consumption Appraisal Hour. Even though we are reviewing tiny 17-18 minute artefacts of televisual content, it is not a mini episode. A true hour, true to form, true to our title. But ok, CORNER! Let’s cut the crap and just get to BARE (get it) links today because everything you like is but a tre...
2024-09-26
1h 00
Radio Cherry Bombe
Fashion Plate: Zaynab Issa On Third Culture Life And Culinary Style
Zaynab Issa is the next guest on our new miniseries, Fashion Plate, where we feature creatives at the intersection of food and fashion. A stylish multi-hyphenate, Zaynab is a recipe developer, freelance creative, travel enthusiast, and soon-to-be cookbook author. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her debut book, "Third Culture Cooking" (out April 2025), growing up in suburban New Jersey (and loving mall food), the influence of Khoja cuisine, which blends her Indian and East African roots, and why her fashion icons include her two older sisters and Zoë Kravitz.Thank you to Boden fo...
2024-09-25
43 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Baker-Author Jessie Sheehan On Savory Snacks, Her Acting Career, And The Joys Of Podcasting
Jessie Sheehan is a beloved baker, recipe developer, author, and the host of our baking podcast, She’s My Cherry Pie. She joins Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond to chat about career pivots, taking chances, and writing cookbooks. Jessie also talks about her new savory cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” which is out tomorrow. Get Jessie’s recipe for Straight-Up Gruyère Gougères. Check out Jessie Sheehan’s new cookbook and get tickets for her tour. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salt...
2024-09-23
40 min
Sonder & Salt
S5 E4: African Flavours in Everyday Food feat. Kiano Moju
International special guest alert! Joining us from California in the middle of her UK book tour for her debut 'AfriCali' is Kiano Moju. Kiano introduces us to the concept of a hamburger helper, and offers a controversial solution for solving jollof rice diaspora wars. Join the conversation... Buy Kiano Moju's debut cookbook 'AfriCali' now: https://www.kianomoju.com/africali-cookbook Featured in this episode: https://roerestaurant.co.uk https://www.rudyspizza.co.uk https://www.anjurestaurant.com https://cherrybombe.com Timestamps 00:07:46 - Highlights of the week
2024-09-23
1h 27
She's My Cherry Pie
Making Chocolate Mayo Cake With Pastry Chef Susan Bae Of Moon Rabbit in D.C.
Susan Bae is the executive pastry chef and founding member of Moon Rabbit, a popular Vietnamese restaurant in Washington, D.C. She is known for using fresh produce and herbs in her bakes, which often marry sweet and savory flavors. She joins host Jessie Sheehan to chat all about using these fresh ingredients, pushing people to try new flavors that are important to other cultures, and creating dishes that mimic nature. She also walks us through her recipe for Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. Want to bake along? Here is Susan’s recipe for Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake. Than...
2024-09-21
40 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Fashion Plate: Trudy Crane & Chloé Crane-Leroux On “The Artful Way To Plant-Based Cooking”
Welcome to our new miniseries, Fashion Plate, where we feature conversations with creatives at the intersection of food and fashion. Our first guests are mother-daughter duo Trudy Crane and Chloé Crane-Leroux, authors of the new cookbook, “The Artful Way to Plant-Based Cooking: Nourishing Recipes and Heartfelt Moments.” Trudy, a ceramist and model, and Chloé, a photographer and recipe developer, join host Kerry Diamond to talk about their close relationship, career pivots, and social media. Click here for Trudy & Chloé’s Pappardelle Mushroom Bolognese recipe. Thank you to Boden for supporting Fashion Plate. Use code CB10 for 10% off...
2024-09-18
48 min
The Hope Matrix
Episode 24: Creating Recipes for Hope, featuring Chef Grace Ramirez
In this episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, we explore the inspiring journey of Grace Ramirez, a chef, dedicated humanitarian, educator, author, and TV personality.Chef Grace Ramirez takes us on a captivating journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in higher education representation with Latina Cuisine. She shares her experiences, highlighting the importance of trust, perseverance, and seizing unexpected opportunities. Emphasizing mentorship, divine inspiration, and inclusivity, Chef Grace reveals how she creates space at the table for others.Discover Chef Grace's remarkable story of hope, determination, and unwavering commitment to making a...
2024-04-16
1h 01
Precisely Nowhere
Life Abroad, Creating Meaningful Connections, and Entrepreneur Tips feat. Sam Wolfson
Today we have our first guest interview episode with Sam Wolfson, the Founder of & the Table! Sam shares with us how she navigated moving to Amsterdam and leaving her corporate job to pursue a passion project that began as a dinner series and has now expanded into a full connection experience platform. She also shares important lessons she’s learned in her journey as an expat, entrepreneur, and advice for anyone looking for ways to keep growing. Sam’s 3 favorite things (right now): Radio Cherry Bombe podcast (https://cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe/category/Podcast) Mocktails by Oli...
2024-03-27
1h 07
Precisely Nowhere
Life Abroad, Creating Meaningful Connections, and Entrepreneur Tips feat. Sam Wolfson
Today we have our first guest interview episode with Sam Wolfson, the Founder of & the Table! Sam shares with us how she navigated moving to Amsterdam and leaving her corporate job to pursue a passion project that began as a dinner series and has now expanded into a full connection experience platform. She also shares important lessons she’s learned in her journey as an expat, entrepreneur, and advice for anyone looking for ways to keep growing. Sam’s 3 favorite things (right now): Radio Cherry Bombe podcast (https://cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe/category/Podcast) Mocktails by Oli...
2024-03-27
1h 07
The Future Of Food Is You
Mexican Winemaker Silvana Pijoan On Creating Her Own Path (And Natural Wines)
Today’s guest is Silvana Pijoan, a second-generation vintner producing wines on Pijoan, her family estate located in Ensenada, a coastal town in the Mexican wine region Valle de Guadalupe. Silvana grew up learning the process, from grape to glass, from her winemaker father, Pau Pijoan, and eventually convinced him to start bottling natural wines.Silvana joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to chat about growing up on her father’s vineyard, bringing a modern spin to her father’s classic winemaking style, the state of wine agriculture and tourism in Mexico, and more. Don’t miss Silvana’s...
2024-02-29
54 min
She's My Cherry Pie
Making Bûche De Noël With Molly Wilkinson
Pastry chef Molly Wilkinson joins host Jessie Sheehan to share her recipe and advice for making a Bûche de Noël, the traditional yule log cake that’s beloved by the French. Molly, who hails from Dallas, trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and now teaches pastry and baking workshops from her home in Versailles. Through her classes and her book, “French Pastry Made Simple,” Molly has earned a reputation for demystifying the classics, from croissants to croquembouche. Molly and Jessie discuss French flour, French meringue, how to keep the cake moist before rolling, how to assemb...
2023-12-23
51 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Chef & Food Stylist Romilly Newman: The Future Is The Past
Romilly Newman is not afraid to fail. As she tells us on today’s episode, it was events like dropping out of NYU as a freshman and being eliminated from “Chopped” in the first round at age 13 that have led to her greatest successes. A former Cherry Bombe intern, Romilly today is a rising star in the world of food styling and works with brands such as Tory Burch and west~bourne. Romilly joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to talk about her strategy for choosing and pursuing brand partnerships, the value of an everyday heirloom, and her pinch-me moment...
2023-12-21
38 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Writer & Reenie’s Chef Mehreen Karim: The Future Is Saying Yes
Mehreen Karim is the founder of Reenie’s, a New York City pop-up series in which she showcases the “South by South Asian” flavors of her Bangladeshi heritage and Georgia upbringing. She joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to talk about her pop-up and lots more, from the cookbook series she’s working on dedicated to plant-based foods to the restaurant she hopes to open one day. Mehreen, who was on Cherry Bombe’s inaugural Future Of Food 50 list, also talks about her journey through food media, including her time at Bon Appétit, and shares her advice for those lookin...
2023-12-14
39 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Margaret Nyamumbo of Kahawa 1893: The Future Is Coffee
Margaret Nyamumbo of Kahawa 1893 grew up on a coffee farm in Kenya and today is the first Black woman to own a nationally distributed coffee brand in the U.S. She joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to talk about her brand, her time on “Shark Tank,” and why she’d love First Lady Michelle Obama, Lupita Nyong’o, and Vice President Kamala Harris to try a cup of Kahawa. Don’t miss Margaret’s voicemail to her future self. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting our show. Learn more about Kerrygold’s butter & cheese here.Hosted by Aben...
2023-12-07
35 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Recipe Developer Zaynab Issa: The Future Is Giving Back
When Zaynab Issa was younger, she loved watching TV and flipping between the Food Network and the Disney Channel. Eventually, Ina, Giada, and Rachael won out, but it would be years before Zaynab followed her heart and pursued a culinary career. Eventually, a college project turned into a recipe zine and Zaynab went on to work at BuzzFeed and Bon Appetit. Today, she’s a freelance recipe developer and influencer and is working on her debut cookbook, set to be published in 2025. Host Abena Anim-Somuah talks to Zaynab about family, career, life as a third-culture kid, and the...
2023-11-30
31 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Detour Doughnuts Founder Jinny Cho: The Future Is Sweet
The founder of Detour Doughnuts in Frisco, Texas, Jinny Cho grew up working in her parents’ doughnut shop and has been on a journey ever since to create radical change via the popular baked treats. Through her own shop, she is serving up creative and culturally relevant flavors that go beyond the traditional offerings. Jinny chats with host Abena Anim-Somuah about her detour from the world of medicine, her place in her community, and her dreams as a newly minted permanent resident. Don’t miss Jinny’s Future Flash Five predictions and her voicemail to her future self.
2023-11-09
31 min
The Future Of Food Is You
BEM Culinary Bookstore Founders Gabrielle & Danielle Davenport: The Future Is Black Literature
Sisters Gabrielle and Danielle Davenport are co-founders and owners of BEM Books and More, an online store and pop-up dedicated to food literature of the African diaspora. Danielle, who is an actor and writer, and Gabrielle, who is a curator and creative producer, chat with host Abena Anim-Somuah about the birth of their business, their thoughts on the publishing industry, and why they’d love to have a brick-and-mortar location one day. Don’t miss Gabrielle and Danielle’s Future Flash Five predictions and their voicemail to their future selves.Thank you to Kerrygold for support...
2023-11-02
39 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Somali-American Chef & Food Writer Ifrah F. Ahmed: The Future Is Culture Preservation
As a chef, writer, and founder of the Milk & Myrrh pop-up series, Ifrah F. Ahmed is passionate about celebrating and reimagining Somali cuisine through community. Her signature dish, the anjero breakfast burrito, has a fan base across the U.S. Ifrah, who is also a New York Times Cooking contributor and at work on her first cookbook, joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to share memories from her childhood in Seattle, her thoughts on preserving culture through food, and more.Don’t miss Ifrah’s Future Flash Five predictions and her voicemail to her future self.Thank you...
2023-10-26
33 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Detroit Free Press Restaurant Critic Lyndsay Green: The Future Is Food Sovereignty
Lyndsay Green, Dining & Restaurant Critic for the Detroit Free Press, joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to talk about urban farming and food access, staying true to her faith, getting nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in Criticism earlier this year, and why she admires Sophia Roe, Joanna Gaines, and Richard Christiansen of Flamingo Estate.Lyndsay, who is also the recipient of the 2023 James Beard Award for Emerging Voice in Journalism, shares some manifestation moments and leaves a voicemail to her future self. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting our show. Learn more about Kerrygold’s butter & cheese her...
2023-10-19
31 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Cake Zine Founders Aliza Abarbanel & Tanya Bush: The Future Is Indie Magazines
Today’s guests are Aliza Abarbanel and Tanya Bush, co-founders and co-editors of Cake Zine, a NYC-based magazine all about the intersection of cake and culture.Aliza and Tanya join host Abena Anim-Somuah to talk about the realities of making an indie magazine, their partnership, and their take on food media. Plus, they give a sneak preview of their next issue, Tough Cookie. Don’t miss Aliza and Tanya’s manifestation moments or their voicemails to their future selves. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting our show. Learn more about Kerrygold’s butter & cheese her...
2023-10-12
40 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Fishwife CEO Becca Millstein: The Future Is Tinned Fish
The hottest tinned fish around is, without a doubt, Fishwife. With their distinctive boxes, timely collaborations, and sustainable product, Fishwife has found a following among both tinned fish aficionados and newbies. Co-founder and CEO Becca Millstein joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to talk about the brand’s beginnings during the pandemic, the realities of fundraising in 2023, taking a personal approach to distribution, and building a small but mighty team. Don’t miss Becca’s manifestation moment or her voicemail to her future self. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting our show. Learn more about Kerrygold’s butter & c...
2023-09-21
38 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Big Night Founder Katherine Lewin: The Future Is Dinner, Parties, And Dinner Parties
“Any night can be a Big Night,” says Katherine Lewin, founder of Big Night, a dinner and party essentials shop where she hopes customers will be inspired to host, cook, entertain, and more. On today’s episode, Katherine, an alum of The Infatuation and J. Crew, shares how a chance encounter with Jenna Lyons set her on an unexpected career path, the importance of building relationships with customers and vendors, and the financial risks associated with opening a small business. She and host Abena Anim-Somuah also talk about the new Big Night location in the West Village, Katheri...
2023-09-14
47 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Camille Jetta Of Dinner Party: The Future Is Camaraderie
In this episode, we look into the future with Camille Jetta, chef and owner of Dinner Party, a new kind of prix-fixe restaurant in Brooklyn focused on community and sustainability. Camille is rewriting the rules of what a restaurant can be today, from decorating with second-hand finds to offering lower-priced food on Sundays to building a team based on camaraderie and cooks, not chefs. Camille also shares her early food awakenings as an exchange student in Brittany learning not to be a picky eater and as a student at UC Berkeley exploring and working in the iconic l...
2023-09-07
39 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Kelsey Tenney Of Voyage Foods: The Future Is Food Science
In this episode, we look into the future with Kelsey Tenney, co-founder and vice president of research and development at Voyage Foods, a CPG business focused on sustainability, accessibility, affordability, and future-proofing our favorite foods. What’s future-proofing? For Kelsey, it means making sure we’ll still have beloved pantry staples even if certain crops become inaccessible, and reverse-engineering flavors like chocolate and peanut butter so that we can enjoy them for years to come.Kelsey talks with host Abena Anim-Somuah about almost becoming a baker, her mother’s influence on her career path, and what she learne...
2023-08-31
40 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Twrl Milk Tea Co-Founder Olivia Chen: The Future Is Tea Lattes
In this episode, we look into the future with Twrl Milk Tea co-founder Olivia Chen, a beauty industry executive turned beverage entrepreneur. Olivia is a first-generation daughter of Taiwanese immigrants and grew up drinking milk tea. She and Pauline Ang, her friend and co-founder, launched the organic and vegan brand during the pandemic and have hustled ever since to establish Twrl and build a market in the U.S. for canned milk tea and packaged boba pearls. Olivia talks to host Abena Anim-Somuah about growing the brand through sampling; collaborating with other creatives in the AAPI space; a...
2023-08-24
36 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Stefanie Goldberg Of Funny Girl Bread: The Future Is Fully Proofed
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCToday we look into the future of food with Stefanie Goldberg, founder of Funny Girl Bread, a new custom baking business in New York City. Stefanie makes challah—the puffy braided bread that’s so important in Jewish daily life—for special occasions, from weddings to Broadway plays to bake sales. Her Instagram feed features her glossy, braided loaves and baking puns, as humor is part of her brand.Stefanie talks with h...
2023-08-17
42 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Alice Co-Founder Charlotte Cruze: The Future Is Shroomy
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCIn this episode, we look into the future with Charlotte Cruze, co-founder of Alice, the wellness brand specializing in functional mushroom chocolates. Charlotte explains how this category of mushrooms differs from culinary and psychoactive mushrooms, how she and Lindsay Goodstein have built their brand, and how they draw inspiration from the likes of Alice in Wonderland and Harry Styles. Charlotte and host Abena Anim-Somuah also talk about her career in food m...
2023-08-10
36 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Olivia Cheng Of Dauphinette: The Future Is Fashion
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYC This week, we’re looking into the future with Olivia Cheng, founder of the fashion and accessories brand Dauphinette. In just a few short years, Olivia has gone from starting her business out of her college dorm room to opening a shop in the West Village to having her work featured in The Costume Institute of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. She’s earned a cult following for her whimsical and conceptual designs and h...
2023-08-03
40 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Grotto Founder Austa Somvichian-Clausen: The Future Is Queer Hospitality
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYC This week, we’re looking into the future with Austa Somvichian-Clausen. Austa is a travel writer, author, and the founder of Grotto, the New York-based sapphic pop-up bar for queer women, trans, and non-binary folks. She started Grotto when she realized how few spaces there were in the city for sapphic women to socialize and feel safe. Every detail—from the cozy vibe to Grotto’s seating system that allows patrons to decide just ho...
2023-07-27
41 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Cake Artist Aimee France: The Future Is Staying In The Moment
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYC We’re taking a peek into the future with Aimee France, the self-taught cake artist known as Yungkombucha420. Aimee started making her contemporary confections during the pandemic, and today, she’s part of the new generation of creatives reimagining what cake looks and tastes like. While her inspirations might be old school—everything from ballet to Baroque architecture to foraged produce—Aimee’s use of Instagram and TikTok to build community and find customers i...
2023-07-20
41 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Kid's Table Founder Anicia Anya: The Future Is Family Meals
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCThis week we look into the future with Anicia Anya, founder of Kid’s Table, a New York-based subscription meal service that’s disrupting the typical approach to what American kids will eat. Anicia has big plans for it; she’s expanding into consumer-packaged goods with the aim of being “in every freezer, and in every lunchbox,” maybe even in school cafeterias. Anicia talks with host Abena Anim-Somuah about how growing up eating t...
2023-06-29
39 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Sarah & Kaitlin Leung of The Woks Of Life: The Future Is Chinese-American Home Cooking
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCThis week we look into the future with Sarah and Kaitlin Leung, the sisters behind the popular “The Woks of Life” food blog and cookbook. The authors founded the blog in 2013 with their parents, Bill and Judy, to connect with their Chinese heritage and family’s recipes. Since then, they’ve developed countless dishes and shared techniques and tips for making Chinese cuisine at home. Sarah and Kaitlin join host Abena Anim-Somu...
2023-06-22
57 min
Recent Eats
Peter Som, Designer and Artist - in New York City and the Hamptons
"Recent Eats" is a podcast hosted by Aishwarya Iyer, where she talks to interesting folks and asks – "what did you eat this week?" 🥐Follow Peter: https://www.instagram.com/petersom/ https://www.petersom.com/ https://linktr.ee/petersom https://www.petersom.com/theextrataste/los-angeles-restaurant-guide 🍽 Restaurants/businesses mentioned in this episode: https://cherrybombe.com/ https://www.viacarota.com/ https://www.twahotel.com/food-drink/paris-cafe https://www.alinearestaurant.com/ https://lestroischevauxnyc.com/dinner/ htt...
2023-06-21
24 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Adjoa Kittoe Of Seulful Pantry: The Future Is Urban Farming
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCThis week, we look into the future with Adjoe Kittoe, an urban farmer, chef, founder of Seulful Pantry, and food educator based in New Jersey. Adjoa joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to talk about her role as an advocate in the Black farming community, why kids should have seed-to-plate education, and the importance of supporting urban farms, which are more numerous than you might think. “One thing we all noticed during the pandemic is th...
2023-06-15
35 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Lisa Li Of The Qi: The Future Is Flowers
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCThis week, we look into the future with Lisa Li, founder of The Qi, a wellness brand specializing in single-origin, whole-flower tea. After a decade in fashion, Lisa was burned out and looking for a new path. The idea for The Qi came to her when she learned about the connection between energy and flowers while studying qi gong, a practice that combines breathing, meditation, and movement. Lisa joins host Abena A...
2023-06-08
37 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Content Creator Dominique Evans: The Future Of Food Is Smart Social
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCThis week, we look into the future with Dominique Evans, a content creator who believes in the power of educating and collaborating through social media. Dominique talked with host Abena Anim-Somuah about her recent job at Food52, how she worked with other creatives to bring recipe content to life, her love of farmers markets, and pivoting away from early jobs in advertising to follow her passion. Don’t miss Dominique’s Futur...
2023-06-01
29 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Paro Founder Umaimah Sharwani: The Future Is South Asian Comfort Food
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCThis week, we look into the future with Umaimah Sharwani, founder of Paro, a South Asian CPG food brand. An ode to Umaimah’s mother and her cooking, Paro features three products–boxed masoor daal, boxed kitchiri, and jarred tarka oil—to help you make South Asian comfort food at home in a snap. Umaimah grew up in a Pakistani household in Texas before heading to college. She worked in finance and the...
2023-05-25
32 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Victoria Shore, Thompson Savannah Executive Chef: The Future Is Southern Flair
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCThis week, we look into the future with Victoria Shore, executive chef at Thompson Savannah, a luxury hotel in Georgia. Victoria oversees four culinary concepts: Bar Julian, Fleeting Restaurant, Bar by Fleeting, and Stevedore Bakery.Victoria grew up loving global cuisines and cooking with her parents. A liberal arts major, she even had a French fry fryer in her dorm room. She thought perhaps she’d work in food media one da...
2023-05-18
42 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Rahanna Bisseret Martinez of “Top Chef Junior” and “Flavor + Us”: The Future Is Inclusive
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCThis week, we look into the future with Rahanna Bisseret Martinez, a freshman at Cornell University’s hospitality school, finalist on Top Chef Junior, and author of Flavor + Us: Cooking For Everyone. Part of 4 Color Books, Bryant Terry’s imprint at Ten Speed Press, Rahanna’s debut cookbook was influenced by her love of farmer's markets, her Haitian and Mexican heritage, and her time working at restaurants like Chez Panisse. She joins h...
2023-05-11
36 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Transcendence Coffee Co-Founders Lisa Yala And Mitalee Bharadwaj: The Future Is Sharing Cultures
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCThis week, we look into the future with Mitalee Bharadwaj and Lisa Yala, co-founders of Transcendence Coffee, the NYC-based flavored syrup brand. Computer engineering majors at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Mitalee and Lisa were lab partners as well as baristas at the on-campus coffee shop. Mitalee and Lisa’s South Indian and Algerian backgrounds, respectively, served as inspiration for their two syrup flavors—gulab jamun and baklava—which they brought to market just s...
2023-05-04
41 min
The Future Of Food Is You
Cookbook Author & Glossier Impact Lead Roya Shariat: The Future Is Family
Hosted by Abena Anim-SomuahProduced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine BakerEdited by Jenna SadhuRecorded at CityVox Studios in NYCWelcome to Season Two of The Future Of Food Is You! For the season opener, we look into the future with Roya Shariat, Senior Manager for Social Impact & Brand Partnerships at Glossier. Roya also has a culinary side to her life. She and her mother, Gita, collaborated on a cookbook titled Maman And Me: Recipes from Our Iranian American Family, coming out October 24th. The book is filled with Roya’s childhood favorites, Am...
2023-04-27
40 min
Growth & Failure
Lokelani Alabanza, Founder/Owner of Saturated Ice Cream
This is the story of Lokelani Alabanza. In this sweet episode, we discuss:- What it was like growing up in a black household with her wide-ranging heritage: her Dad is half-Filipino, half-Mexican; her Step-Father is of Danish and Sicilian descent, and she was heavily influenced by her maternal grandmother.- How a trip to Denmark changed the course of her life and got her into the kitchen- The batch of ice cream she made that got a standing ovation from 250 people- Creating over 350 flavors of ice cream
2023-01-27
1h 03
Radio Cherry Bombe
Nigella Lawson Is Coming To America, And Cheryl Day & Caroline Schiff At Jubilee
One of our favorite guests, Nigella Lawson, stops by for a quick chat about her upcoming North American tour in support of her latest book, “Cook, Eat, Repeat.” Her 16-city tour kicks off Nov. 7th in Boston and you can snag tickets here. Nigella and host Kerry Diamond also talk dried herbs (they’ve gotten much better, swears Nigella), her Chicken in a Pot with Lemon & Orzo, and what books she’s reading and loving. In the second half of the show, we have a special talk from our Jubilee 2022 conference in New York City. Cheryl Day, the belov...
2022-09-29
34 min
See Also
Episode 22: No Dorks Allowed
See Also is a weekly dispatch that connects the dots of pop culture, with plenty of further reading and ideas to Add To Cart – or at least Open in New Tab.After a week off (even girlbosses get respiratory viruses), Kate and Brodie catch up to discuss The Bear (we know!), The Resort and the latest instalment in Peter Strickland's ouvre for silly weirdos, Flux Gourmet. Also: Alsos! See AlsosBig Beautiful Female Theory by Eloise Grills: the book / the exhibition Ottessa Moshfegh speaks at Melbourne Writers Festival on Sund...
2022-09-09
1h 03
Radio Cherry Bombe
“Wine Girl” Author And Star Sommelier Victoria James
When Victoria James became a sommelier at the age of 21, she was the youngest person to achieve that designation in America. It was an impressive feat made all the more remarkable by the fact that her childhood and teenage years were filled with economic hardship, mental abuse, and worse. In her hopeful and heartbreaking memoir Wine Girl, Victoria writes about her early years as well as her professional highlights and lowlights in fine dining and fancy wine, exposing the hypocrisies and inequities that exist in those worlds. Victoria joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her book, the wine...
2022-02-21
49 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Eva Chen and Tom Bannister on Granola and Passion Projects
Eva Chen is one of the most multi-hyphenated folks in New York City. The head of fashion partnerships at Instagram, she’s also a mom of three, former editor in chief and beauty editor, social media influencer, and New York Times bestselling children’s book author. The last thing she expected to be is a granola muse, but that’s her latest role thanks to her husband Tom Bannister’s passion project, Tom’s Perfect 10 Original Granola. Tom, the creative director at the Billion Dollar Boy agency during the day, transformed his fondness for granola into an actual business during the...
2022-02-14
48 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Claire Saffitz is a Dessert Person
It took a while for YouTube’s favorite baker, Claire Saffitz, to figure out her calling. Claire joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her early days as a culinary student in Paris, her first and only restaurant job, and how food media became her thing. Claire also shares a few tidbits about her upcoming cookbook; what she learned in the process of writing her debut cookbook, the bestselling Dessert Person; and why she considers Dorie Greenspan and Claudia Fleming her mentors. Thank you to Kerrygold, the makers of butter and cheese with milk from Irish grass-fed cow...
2022-02-07
56 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
"Take Out With Lisa Ling" Is Must-Watch Food TV
Lisa Ling is one of the most intrepid journalists around, having covered war, natural disasters, and a range of humanitarian issues, but she’s never focused on food. In her new HBO Max docu-series, "Take Out With Lisa Ling," she looks at the Asian American experience through the lens of food, highlighting different communities across the U.S. Special guests include writer/musician Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast and "Crying in H Mart" fame to recipe developer and video personality Sohla El-Waylly and New Orleans Chef Cristina Quackenbush. Lisa and host Kerry Diamond talk about the show and Lisa’s re...
2022-01-31
42 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Chef Hillary Sterling of Ci Siamo Has Arrived
Chef Hillary Sterling is one of the most respected chefs on the New York scene, having worked over the years at Mesa Grill, Lupa, A Voce, and Vic’s, honing her craft and becoming known for beautiful, seasonal, Italian-inspired cuisine. Today, Chef Hillary helms the kitchen—the very open kitchen—at Ci Siamo, the highly anticipated restaurant from Union Square Hospitality Group that opened in Manhattan West this past October. Hillary joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her early days bussing tables as a teen in Montauk, her decision to become a chef, working with the legendary pastry chef C...
2022-01-24
41 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Gaby Melian Says Keep Cooking, Be Happy
Gaby Melian is the home cook with the heart of gold! Since leaving the Bon Appétit test kitchen, Gaby has been working on two book projects, the first of which is out tomorrow. Titled Food-Related Stories and published by Penguin’s Pocket Change Collective, it features snippets from Gaby’s life and the lessons she’s learned along the way. She and host Kerry Diamond talk about the book as well as her upcoming cookbook and how she managed to produce it during the pandemic. They also talk about her love of empanadas, creating content for her YouTube channel...
2022-01-17
42 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Liz Moody Of Healthier Together Is A Good-Advice Machine
Liz Moody was an ex-pat writer living in London when her anxiety got so bad, she could barely leave her bed. She put her journalism skills to good use and began interviewing health experts, whose advice she started to report on and follow. Today, Liz writes about wellness for the likes of Glamour, Vogue, Goop, and Marie Claire; has published two cookbooks, Healthier Together and Glow Pops; and hosts a popular podcast, also called Healthier Together. Liz shares her upbeat and easy-to-follow tips, hacks, and recipes across multiple platforms, from her website to her Patreon, Instagram, and TikTok. The...
2022-01-10
1h 06
Radio Cherry Bombe
Chef Mashama Bailey of The Grey, The Best of 2021
We’re sharing some of our top episodes from last year, including this interview with Mashama Bailey, chef/co-owner of The Grey in Savannah, Georgia. Mashama joined host Kerry Diamond last January to talk about her landmark restaurant, as well as the book she co-authored with her business partner, John Morisano. Titled Black, White, and The Grey: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Beloved Restaurant, it is a unique memoir that delves into their relationship and features recipes important to each of them. Today’s show is supported by Kerrygold. For more, visit https://www.kerry...
2022-01-03
37 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
“Bourdain” Author Laurie Woolever, The Best of 2021
It’s our number one show of 2021—our interview with Laurie Woolever, author of Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography, one of the year’s most anticipated books. Laurie joined host Kerry Diamond in July to talk about the book World Travel, a project they had started before his death that would share inside details on the places he had loved and visited over the years. As his longtime assistant (or lieutenant, as he called her) and his co-author, Laurie was enmeshed in the details of Anthony Bourdain’s life and work. When the beloved chef and journalist died in 2...
2021-12-30
1h 07
Radio Cherry Bombe
Molly Baz of “Cook This Book,” The Best of 2021
This week, we’re airing some of our most popular shows of 2021. Molly Baz, the cookbook author, recipe developer, and former Bon Appétit personality, joined us back in April to talk about the launch of her new cookbook, Cook This Book. Molly shares how learning how to cook became a passion that took her from her own supper club to the kitchens of several restaurants to a job at Bon Appétit. Now, teaching others how to cook is what drives her. Learn how her cookbook came together, why Molly moved to L.A., and whether she’ll return...
2021-12-27
44 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Chef Millie Peartree Of Full Heart Full Bellies Is Ready For A New Year
When the pandemic struck, Millie Peartree sprang into action. She created an organization called Full Heart Full Bellies to help feed children in the Bronx who were in danger of going hungry. A natural-born networker and connector, she reached out to her friends and professional acquaintances and got them to pitch in. Today, Full Heart Full Bellies is an official 501c3 and Millie is determined to do even more for those who are food insecure, inspired by one of her heroes, Chef José Andrés of World Central Kitchen. At the same time, she’s making sure to take care...
2021-12-24
40 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Cookie Queen Sarah Kieffer Is Back!
It’s peak cookie season, so we’ve got cookie queen Sarah Kieffer on the latest Radio Cherry Bombe. Sarah has followed up her 2020 bestseller, 100 Cookies, with her newest book, Baking for the Holidays: 50+ Treats for a Festive Season, and she’s here to tell us all about it. The Minneapolis-based baker shares her favorite recipes from the book and talks to host Kerry Diamond about why she loves cookie dough, why she doesn’t love spreadsheets, and why she dedicated her book to her mom. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting our show. Visit kerrygoldusa.com to check...
2021-12-20
37 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
The River Cafe’s Ruth Rogers Steps Out Of Her Comfort Zone
One of the year’s best new podcasts comes from none other than Ruth Rogers, the chef, owner, and co-founder of The River Cafe, one of London’s most beloved restaurants. Called River Cafe Table Four, the show features Ruth and her very famous friends (Victoria Beckham, Paul McCartney, Glenn Close, Jake Gyllenhaal, and others) in conversation about food moments and memories. Ruth joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about stepping out of her comfort zone, why asking about comfort food is always a good idea, and the joys of a simple tomato sauce. They also chat about Ruth’s acci...
2021-12-16
47 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Mary McCartney On Food TV, Family, And Her Mother’s Legacy
Today’s guest is Mary McCartney, the star of Mary McCartney Serves It Up, a charming series on Discovery+. On the show, Mary shares her favorite plant-based recipes and entertaining tips while cooking along with some guests you might recognize, such as Oprah, the Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl, and Mary’s dad, the one and only Paul McCartney. As Mary explains to host Kerry Diamond, the show is a bit of a transition for her. A well-known portrait photographer, Mary is used to being on the other side of the camera and has photographed everyone from Harry Styles to Taylor...
2021-12-09
40 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Paula Sutton Of Hill House Vintage Gets Ready For The Holidays
Paula Sutton was working in the fast-paced world of London fashion when she and her husband decided to move to the English countryside. As part of her new life, Paula found herself with an entire house to decorate on a small budget, so she began to frequent flea markets, antique shops, and boot sales. She documented everything on her blog, Hill House Vintage, and the rest is history. Paula joins host Kerry Diamond from her home in Norfolk, England, to talk about her brand new book, "Hill House Living: The Art of Creating a Joyful Life," and her plans...
2021-12-06
46 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Pastry Chef Caroline Schiff Talks Hanukkah Treats and Holiday Baking
Caroline Schiff, the pastry chef at Brooklyn hot spot Gage & Tollner, joins us to share what she’s making and baking for Hanukkah, one of her favorite holidays. She also shares the story behind her debut cookbook, "The Sweet Side of Sourdough: 50 Irresistible Recipes For Pastries, Buns, Cakes, Cookies, and More," and how her signature dessert at Gage & Tollner, the Baked Alaska, became such a hit. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting our show. Check out their Holiday Calm program at KerrygoldUSA.com. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New...
2021-11-29
32 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Jessica Seinfeld Talks New Holiday Traditions & Her New Cookbook
It’s a bonus episode! Jessica Seinfeld joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her new cookbook, "Vegan, at Times"—her fifth cookbook!—and what she’ll be making this Thanksgiving and Hanukkah. Jessica shares how the cookbook and her vegan journey came about, and how she’s brought her family along. They talk about the dishes from "Vegan, at Times" that Jessica will be making for the holidays, including her polenta and baked beans. Jessica also updates us on her Good+ Foundation, an amazing organization that has helped countless children and their parents. Thank you to Modern Spro...
2021-11-24
36 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Top Chef Winner Kelsey Barnard Clark Wants To Reorganize Your Fridge
It’s no surprise Kelsey Barnard Clark won Season 16 of Top Chef. She put her drive, determination, French training, and affection for mise en place to work for her. Plus, she sprinkled in lots of love letters to her Alabama upbringing. Today, Kelsey is the force behind KBC, an eatery, bakery, and catering operation in Dothan, Alabama. She also is the author of a brand new cookbook, Southern Grit: 100+ Down-Home Recipes for the Modern Cook. Kelsey joins us to talk about her debut book, why her hairdryer is a crucial tool for her roast chicken recipe, and why we’ve b...
2021-11-18
47 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’s 50th Anniversary, with Madeline Stuart
Young Madeline Stuart loved Charlie and the Chocolate Factory so much, she suggested to her dad that the Roald Dahl classic children’s book would make a great movie. Fortunately, for the legions of Willy Wonka fans, Madeline’s dad was director and documentarian Mel Stuart… and the rest is Hollywood history. Madeline’s dad gave her $50 for the idea and the Stuart family would eventually move to Munich for the making of the movie. Madeline joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the story behind the movie, the Quaker Oats connection, her father’s relationship with Dahl, the casting of...
2021-09-27
45 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
The Real Edna Lewis: A Conversation With Her Niece, Nina Williams-Mbengue
Edna Lewis might be the most important American chef ever and few people knew her like her niece, Nina Williams-Mbengue. Nina was just 12 years old when she helped her Aunt Edna by typing up the notes for Edna’s landmark cookbook, TheTaste of Country Cooking. The 1976 book inspired the farm-to-table movement of later years, codified the classics of Southern cuisine, and documented the foodways of Freetown, Virginia, the settlement founded by Edna’s grandfather and other individuals who had been freed from chattel slavery. Nina shares what her aunt was really like, her memories of summers spent in Freetown, and...
2021-09-06
45 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Talking Ice Cream With Caffè Panna's Hallie Meyer
Maybe you’re all about ice cream in the summer. Or maybe you’re all about ice cream 365 days a year. Whichever side, don’t miss today’s guest, Hallie Meyer of Caffè Panna. Hallie opened her ice cream shop, modeled on her favorite Italian gelaterias, in 2019 near Gramercy Park in New York City and it’s been a cult favorite with ice cream aficionados ever since. Hallie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the cool world of ice cream, how she got involved in the industry, plus what’s next for her, and she and Kerry share their favorit...
2021-08-30
46 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
A Visit to Margaritaville with Chef Natalie Cohee
When Jimmy Buffett penned the song Margaritaville, it was a fun tribute to a laid-back lifestyle and a tequila-based cocktail. Little did he know, 44 years later, there would be an entire chain of Margaritaville resorts, 24 of them, in fact, in 21 cities and seven countries. The newest one opened earlier this summer in midtown Manhattan, “an island oasis amid the bustle of the world’s busiest city.” Overseeing all five restaurants at the space is Chef Natalie Cohee and she joins guest host V Spehar to share what life’s like at the urban resort. Did we mention there’s a rooftop...
2021-08-23
38 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Top Chef’s Dawn Burrell On Competing In The Olympics And On Food TV
*"Top Chef" Season 18 Spoilers Ahead!* Chef Dawn Burrell is no stranger to pressure. Turns out that Dawn, the runner-up on the recent season of "Top Chef," was also in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney! She joins guest host Vitus Spehar of TikTok’s "Under The Desk News" to talk about her track & field days; cooking for Padma, Gail, and Tom; and Late August, the Houston restaurant she’ll be opening soon that draws on the flavors and foods of the African diaspora. We also learn who her "Top Chef" bestie was and why she’s passionate about Lucille’s 1913, the Houston-based non-prof...
2021-08-09
47 min
Radio Cherry Bombe
Remembering Anthony Bourdain with Writer Laurie Woolever
Few people knew the world of Anthony Bourdain as well as writer Laurie Woolever. As his longtime assistant (or lieutenant, as he called her), Laurie was enmeshed in the details of his life and work. When the beloved chef and journalist died in 2018, Laurie lost a boss, a friend, and a trusted collaborator. As she grieved with the rest of the world, Laurie set about finishing a project she and Anthony had just barely kicked off, a book called "World Travel" that would share inside details on the places he had loved and visited over the years. Laurie joins host...
2021-07-12
1h 08
Inside Wine Podcast
Julia Child Celebration - Kerry Diamond of Cherry Bombe Talks Julia Jubilee
In this special edition of Inside Wine Podcast, you learn about "Julia Jubilee," a week-long virtual conference celebrating the life and legacy of Julia Child. Hosted by Cherry Bombe, the event begins on April 22, 2021 with a kickoff conversation with Stanley Tucci and Ina Garten and ends on April 29 with a panel discussion with Dorie Greenspan, Tanya Holland, Sara Moulton, Alex Prud'homme, and Grace Young. In between there will be a plethora of webinars and online activities featuring, among others, every woman who ever won Top Chef. Listen to Cherry Bombe founder Kerry Diamond explain why J...
2021-04-16
27 min
The Good Vanilla
Episode 15 : Supper in a box (Season 6 : Episode 3)
This week Ina is getting a homemade box of herbs delivered by Edwina Von Gal and Ina is whipping up a Supper in a Box to return the favor! Nick is still riding the high from Cherrybombe's announcement of Ina and Stanley Tucci kicking of the 2021 Julia Jubilee, and he has ALL the details. As for the episode, Ina is making Lobster Cobb Salad in a roll, brown rice and tomato salad, and individual orange chocolate chunk cakes. Bon appetit! For more information on the 2021 Julia Jubilee with Ina and Stanley Tucci go to www.cherrybombe.com Follow Cherrybombe on...
2021-04-13
33 min
The Dandelion Effect
Slow Food & Community Building with Allison Radecki
Allison Radecki is a food writer, culinary tour guide, a member of the first graduating class of Italy’s University of Gastronomic Sciences, and dear friend of the Feathered Pipe. Able to converse and share recipes in a range of languages, she has spent her career traveling the world, learning about culture, tradition and people through the lens of food--where it comes from, how it’s grown and by whom it’s prepared.From the secrets of the perfect udon noodles in Japan to Frankies’ meatballs in Brooklyn, Allison is most interested in how food brings people together...
2020-12-06
53 min