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Radio Cherry BombeThanksgiving & A Few Laughs With Chef Vivian Howard Of Kitchen CuriousWe’re thrilled to welcome chef, author, TV host, and proud PBS champion Vivian Howard back to Radio Cherry Bombe. Vivian has long been one of the most thoughtful, curious voices in food, so it’s no surprise that her latest PBS series is called “Kitchen Curious.” Vivian joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the show and, of course, Thanksgiving, from turkey to sides to the pecan pie recipe on the bottle of Karo Corn Syrup. They also chat about her restaurants, including Chef & the Farmer in Kinston, North Carolina; her Charleston spot Lenoir; and Theodosia on the Ou...
2025-11-2440 minRadio Cherry BombeOur Thanksgiving Episode: Melissa Clark Of NYT Cooking Is Here To Talk TurkeyJust in time for Thanksgiving, we’re bringing you a special episode with Melissa Clark, the beloved New York Times food writer and trusted voice behind some of the most popular recipes on NYT Cooking. She has also authored or co-authored 48 cookbooks, so it’s clear Melissa knows her stuff (and her stuffing). She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk Turkey 101—everything from brining to basting, roasting, resting, carving, and serving. And, of course, Melissa shares her favorite hacks for pulling off a stress-free holiday meal and weighs in on her top sides. She also takes us behind...
2025-11-1744 minRadio Cherry BombeJoanna Calo & Courtney Storer Of The Bear, Live From Jubilee L.A.It’s a special episode of Radio Cherry Bombe recorded live at our very first Jubilee L.A. conference this past September! Host Kerry Diamond sits down with two of the powerhouse women behind the hit series “The Bear:” Executive Producer Joanna Calo and Co-Executive Producer and Culinary Producer Courtney Storer. Joanna has worked on “Hacks,” “BoJack Horseman,” and the Marvel film “Thunderbolts,” while Courtney—who started her career in HR at Whole Foods before cooking at beloved L.A. spots like Animal and Jon & Vinny’s—brings real-world kitchen experience to the show. Together, they’ve helped create one of the most talked-abo...
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She's My Cherry PieRadio Cherry Bombe: The Cake Picnic Phenomenon With Founder Elisa SungaToday, we’re airing a Radio Cherry Bombe episode with amateur baker and Google UX expert Elisa Sunga, the founder of Cake Picnic. She was hoping 15 folks would attend the very first Cake Picnic; more than 300 folks RSVP’d. The first rule of Cake Picnic is simple: “No cake, no entry.” Today, people are DM’ing and emailing her from around the world, asking for Elisa to bring Cake Picnic to their town. She already has a 7,000-person waitlist for the gathering scheduled for New York. Elisa joins host Kerry Diamond to unpack the popularity of Cake Picn...
2025-07-1244 minShe's My Cherry PieSour Cherry & Campari Galette With Cookbook Author Rebecca FirkserToday’s guest is Rebecca Firkser—a Brooklyn-based recipe developer, writer, and food stylist. Rebecca’s debut cookbook, “Galette!: Sweet and Savory Recipes as Easy as Pie,” was just released and it’s an ode to the endlessly adaptable, always impressive pastry she calls the most “riffable” of all. Rebecca joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about her path through the food world, her first galette (a plum beauty), and the special role her mom played in shaping her love of baking. Then, they dive into Rebecca’s Sour Cherry & Campari Galette from “Galette!” It’s a rustic bake perfect for s...
2025-06-2853 minRadio Cherry BombeMashama Bailey Of The Grey In Savannah On Mentorship, Her Paris Plans & Food With MeaningIt’s the final episode of our special Power Miniseries, and our guest is Mashama Bailey, chef and co-owner of The Grey in Savannah and the soon-to-open L’Arrêt in Paris. Mashama is a chef we’ve come to know and love at Cherry Bombe, and she’s one of the cover stars of our new Power issue. She has been the subject of a “Chef's Table” documentary on Netflix, has her own MasterClass on Southern cooking, and co-authored a memoir titled “Black, White, and The Grey: The Story of an Unexpected Friendship and a Beloved Restaurant.”Mashama joins h...
2025-06-2539 minRadio Cherry BombeVictoria James On Changing The Wine World, Blazing Trails & Standing Up For Working MomsOur guest on the third episode of our special Power Miniseries is Victoria James—sommelier, author, advocate, and mother of two. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her memoir, “Wine Girl,” her fight against sexual harassment at the highest levels of the sommelier community, and her role as Executive Director of Beverage & Partnerships at Gracious Hospitality, which includes the COQODAQ and the COTE Korean Steakhouses.Victoria and Kerry also discuss her Trailblazer Award, presented to her by Cherry Bombe and Veuve Clicquot at the recent Power Awards, her support of pregnant women and nursing moms workin...
2025-06-1845 minRadio Cherry BombeAsma Khan Of Darjeeling Express Isn’t Following The RulesToday’s guest is Asma Khan, the celebrated chef and restaurateur behind Darjeeling Express in London, and a fierce champion for women everywhere. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her latest cookbook, “Monsoon: Delicious Indian Recipes for Every Day and Season,” a tribute to Indian home cooking and the beauty of seasonal flavors, and her new cooking series on Discovery+, “Secrets of the Curry Kitchen.” They also discuss overcoming adversity, the ways women are held back, and the importance of family recipes. Thank you to Struesli for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe.Subscribe to Cherry Bomb...
2025-05-2659 minRadio Cherry BombeLiz Moody On Wild Beginnings, Wellness Wisdom, And The Power Of CommunityToday, we welcome wellness journalist Liz Moody back to the show. Host of The Liz Moody Podcast and author of “100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success,” Liz is known for distilling physical and mental health advice into practical steps that actually stick. Liz joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her early writing career, some of the more unexpected adventures from her past, and the key lessons she’s learned along the way. They also dive into her best wellness tips, the need for positive aging role models, and why com...
2025-05-1946 minRadio Cherry BombeReenie Karim And Srishti Jain On How To “Make It Plant-Based,” With Guest Host Chrissy TraceyFor today’s show, special guest host Chrissy Tracey—chef, forager, and author of “Forage & Feast”—fills in for host Kerry Diamond for a vibrant conversation with cookbook authors Mehreen “Reenie” Karim and Srishti Jain. Reenie, known from “Next Level Chef” and Bon Appétit, is now executive editor of the new “Make It Plant-Based” cookbook series and the author of “Make It Plant-Based! Southern.” She’s joined by Srishti, a NYC-based supper club host and the author of “Make It Plant-Based! Indian.”Reenie and Srishti join Chrissy Tracey to dive into what it takes to build a cookbook from the ground up, ce...
2025-05-1241 minRadio Cherry Bombe“Umma” Author Sarah Ahn On Family, Food, And Finding Her VoiceToday’s guest is viral culinary storyteller Sarah Ahn—creator of Ahnest Kitchen and co-author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook “Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes” with her mother, Nam Soon Ahn. Sarah joins host Kerry Diamond to share the inspiration behind her intimate food writing, the bond she forged with her mother through cooking, and the journey from grief to gratitude that shaped her debut book. They also talk about her role at America's Test Kitchen, how she navigates vulnerability online, and why food remains one of the most powerful ways to keep m...
2025-05-0544 minRadio Cherry Bombe"French At Heart" With Kendall Smith Franchini & Marjorie Taylor Of The Cook’s AtelierToday’s guests are Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini, the inspiring mother-daughter duo behind The Cook’s Atelier, the popular culinary school in the Burgundy region of France. Marjorie and Kendall join host Kerry Diamond to share the bold decisions that led them to move from Phoenix to France at very different stages of their lives. They also talk about their brand-new cookbook, “French at Heart: Recipes That Bring France Home,” and the moments from their lives that inspired the book. Thank you to Cartolina for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe.Subscribe to Cherry Bom...
2025-04-2844 minRadio Cherry BombeJoanna Gaines Of Magnolia Live At JubileeJoanna Gaines of Magnolia and “Fixer Upper” is a household name, but her path to success was anything but conventional. In this special episode, recorded live at Cherry Bombe’s Jubilee conference in 2023, Joanna sat down with host Kerry Diamond to reflect on her journey—from working in her father’s tire shop for a decade to becoming a design icon and media powerhouse. Fresh off a meaningful family trip to Seoul, Joanna opened up about her early career disappointments, shared candid advice for young adults on college and purpose, and revealed what’s still on her bucket list...
2025-04-0927 minRadio Cherry BombeVelveteen Rabbit’s Christina Dylag Gets Existential About Life & The Vegas Arts DistrictLas Vegas is full of surprises, and today’s guest, Christina Dylag, is one of them. She’s the owner of Velveteen Rabbit, a uniquely charming bar and community hub in the city’s vibrant Arts District. Christina is also the author of “Tiny Little Boxes: How to Cope with Existential Dread by Way of Ice Cream and Other Means”—a title that’s as intriguing as the book itself.Christina joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about why she opened Velveteen Rabbit, the philosophy behind her book, and how the Arts District is fostering creativity in the food and b...
2025-03-0533 minRadio Cherry BombeCamila Alves McConaughey Of Women Of Today And Pantalones Tequila On Dreaming Big And Being ScrappyCamila Alves McConaughey is a true force—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Women of Today, where she shares recipes, wellness tips, and a passion for community. She’s also the co-founder of the Just Keep Livin’ Foundation with her husband, actor Matthew McConaughey, and together they also launched Pantalones Tequila.Camila joins host Kerry Diamond to share her inspiring journey from growing up in Brazil and moving to Los Angeles alone as a teenager before building a life and career rooted in purpose. They dive into her philanthropic efforts, the values that drive her, and her unwavering commit...
2025-03-0342 minRadio Cherry BombeBaking Dreams Into Reality With Kimmie Mcintosh Of Milkfish In Las VegasKimmie Mcintosh is the creative force behind Milkfish, a beloved pop-up bakery in Las Vegas. Last year, Kimmie was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. Her surprise? Genuine. Her baked goods? Unforgettable. From her decadent Cashew Coco Jam Sticky Buns to her crowd-favorite Pandan Tres Leches Cake, Kimmie’s creations are as heartfelt as they are delicious.Kimmie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the supportive baking community in Las Vegas, the pivotal role her husband and business partner Josh has played in her journey, and how movements li...
2025-02-261h 02Radio Cherry BombeGia Coppola Of “The Last Showgirl” On Making Art, Organic Wine & Heartfelt MoviesGia Coppola is the director of “The Last Showgirl,” the poignant and beautifully crafted new film starring Pamela Anderson. Set in Las Vegas, the film explores the bittersweet end of a showgirl’s career and has been nominated for multiple awards, with Pamela’s moving portrayal of Shelly earning her Best Actress nods from both the Screen Actors Guild and the Golden Globes.Gia joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the film, the influence of her late grandmother, Eleanor Coppola, working as a bar back at a Thomas Keller restaurant, being a cat lady, and her wine pro...
2025-02-2433 minRadio Cherry BombeWhy Dita Von Teese Loves Burlesque, Solo Dining & Her Sexy StoveKnown around the world as the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese is currently in residence at the Venetian in Las Vegas with a revue that’s all “glamour, feathers, rhinestones, personality, and sensuality.” Her show is decidedly not about the male gaze and was created with women and the LGBTQ+ community in mind. She joins host Kerry Diamond for the first episode of our new Las Vegas miniseries to talk about her residency, showgirl history, and her mission to modernize burlesque. They also discuss her love of cooking, baking, and entertaining, and the savvy entrepreneurial skills that le...
2025-02-1948 minRadio Cherry BombePastry Chef Mary George & Her Dream Job At Le Café Louis Vuitton In NYCMary George is the executive pastry chef at Le Café Louis Vuitton, one of the hottest culinary destinations in New York City. A rising star in the pastry world, Mary knew her calling at just 13 years old. Born in Australia and trained at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, she honed her craft under legendary chef Daniel Boulud before stepping into the spotlight at Louis Vuitton’s exclusive café.Mary joins host Kerry Diamond to share her journey—from early inspirations to high-stakes culinary competitions—and the artistry and precision that go into creating world-class pastries. They talk about th...
2025-02-1745 minRadio Cherry BombeAlex Mill’s Ali Dillon & Somsack Sikhounmuong On Office Lunch Culture And The Food/Fashion ConnectionOn today’s episode of Radio Cherry Bombe, host Kerry Diamond is joined by Ali Dillon and Somsack Sikhounmuong of Alex Mill, the brand known for its effortlessly cool and well-crafted essentials. The company recently opened a shop in Rockefeller Center, right across from Newsstand Studios, where Cherry Bombe is recorded each week. Ali, the president of Alex Mill, and Somsack, the creative director, talk about the restaurants they love, the importance of office lunch culture, and the lessons all entrepreneurs can take from their approach to merchandising, design, and brand building.For Jubilee 2025 tickets, vol...
2025-02-1250 minRadio Cherry BombeLive From Jubilee Wine Country: Ceja Vineyards’ Amelia Morán Ceja In Conversation With Maryam AhmedLive from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Amelia Morán Ceja, president of Ceja Vineyards. Amelia is interviewed by Maryam Ahmed, founder of Maryam + Company. The two talk about Amelia’s trailblazing efforts as the first Mexican woman to be elected president of a winery, having her wines served at the White House, and much more.Thank you to Kerrygold, San Pellegrino, California Grown, California Walnuts, and California Prunes for supporting Jubilee Wine Country. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here. Visit cherrybo...
2025-01-0630 minRadio Cherry BombeLive From Jubilee Wine Country: Une Femme’s Jen Pelka On Goals & Chef Tanya Holland’s California SoulLive from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Jen Pelka, founder of Une Femme Wines. Jen talks all about setting goals and taking your dreams to the next level – in her case, outer space!Then, host Kerry Diamond is joined by Tanya Holland on stage at Jubilee Wine Country. Tanya is a chef, restaurateur, author, and culinary ambassador. The duo talks about her love of California, exciting international endeavors, and her amazing career. Thank you to Kerrygold, San Pellegrino, California Grown, California Walnuts, and California Prune...
2025-01-0126 minRadio Cherry BombeLive From Jubilee Wine Country: Jeni Britton Of Jeni’s Splendid Ice CreamsLive from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams.Jeni is interviewed by Amy Guittard, CMO of Guittard Chocolate Company, on stage at Jubilee Wine Country to talk about her connection to nature, her entrepreneurial spirit, new projects, and why she took a step back from running her namesake ice cream company. Thank you to Kerrygold, San Pellegrino, California Grown, California Walnuts, and California Prunes for supporting Jubilee Wine Country. For Jubilee 2025 Early Bird tickets, click...
2024-12-3022 minRadio Cherry BombeLive From Jubilee Wine Country: Chef Dominique CrennLive from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Dominique Crenn, the chef, author, humanitarian, and absolute life force. She was also the cover star of Cherry Bombe’s Paris issue earlier this year. Dominique joins host Kerry Diamond on stage at Jubilee Wine Country to talk about her journey to becoming one of the most important female chefs in the world, why she won’t take “no” for an answer, her breast cancer diagnosis, learning about her adoption story in France, and much more. Thank you to Kerry...
2024-12-2527 minRadio Cherry BombeLive From Jubilee Wine Country: Robin McBride Of McBride Sisters Wine CompanyOver the next few weeks, we will be releasing recordings from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October. First up is Robin McBride, co-founder of McBride Sisters, the largest Black-owned and women-founded wine company in the United States, with brands like Black Girl Magic Wines and She Can Wines. Robin joins host Kerry Diamond on stage at Jubilee Wine Country to talk about her incredible personal story of meeting her sister Andrea at the age of 25 and deciding to go into business together and build something transformational. Tha...
2024-12-2326 minRadio Cherry BombeFrom The Archives: A Cozy Conversation With Ina Garten About "Go-To Dinners" & Christmas In ParisHost Kerry Diamond is on the road, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes—a heartwarming chat with Ina Garten from 2022. We caught up with the Barefoot Contessa as she celebrated the release of her 13th cookbook, the bestselling “Go-To Dinners.” Ina shared the inspiration behind her book, spilled the secrets to a few crowd-pleasing recipes, and revealed some of the details of her forthcoming memoir. Ina also talked about her hit TV show and podcast, “Be My Guest With Ina Garten,” and what it’s been like interviewing her friends, including Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.
2024-12-1636 minRadio Cherry BombeCookie Week Deep Dive With Genevieve Ko Of The New York TimesToday’s guest is Genevieve Ko, deputy editor and columnist for the Food section of The New York Times and NYT Cooking. Each holiday season, the Times celebrates Cookie Week, which features show-stopping treats made by their Cooking team all-stars. Contributors this year include Cherry Bombe faves Melissa Clark, Claire Saffitz, Samantha Seneviratne, and Sohla El-Waylly. Genevieve coordinated this year’s package and joins host Kerry Diamond to talk all about the cookies that made the cut and how everything comes together. They chat about the 2024 Bûche de Noël cookies, turmeric lemon crinkles, and cheesecake stuffed ginger cookie...
2024-12-0945 minRadio Cherry BombeFlamingo Estate’s Richard Christiansen Says There’s Nothing Common About Your SensesFlamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen wants us to reconnect with what’s important in life: food, our five senses, Mother Nature, and each other. He joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about his new book, “Flamingo Estate: The Guide To Becoming Alive,” and the events in his life that led to the founding of his cult brand.Richard also talks about his mentors, including Alice Waters, Martha Stewart, and Jane Goodall, why he wants to age like a peach or a plum, and why our senses are anything but common.This episode was recorded at Newsst...
2024-12-0240 minRadio Cherry BombeNYT Cooking’s Emily Weinstein Talks Turkey, Leftovers & Good Food For Busy PeopleToday’s guest is Emily Weinstein, the Editor in Chief of cooking and food at the New York Times. Emily joins host Kerry Diamond to talk turkey, sides, leftovers, and the super useful new book from NYT Cooking, “Easy Weeknight Dinners: 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat.”Click here for one of the book’s recipes, Melissa Clark’s Lemony White Bean Soup with Turkey and Greens from “Easy Weeknight Dinners.”This episode was recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Thank you to Kerrygold and Meridian Printing for supporting...
2024-11-2737 minRadio Cherry BombeWhole Foods' Cathy Strange Is A Cheese Queen & Food World DiplomatToday’s guest is Cathy Strange, the Ambassador of Food Culture at Whole Foods Market. “Everyone who loves food is an ambassador of food,” says Cathy. Cathy has worked for Whole Foods for decades and she’s had a front-row seat to all the changes in grocery and consumer packaged goods. Previously, Cathy was the Global Cheese Buyer for Whole Foods and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone more knowledgeable about the world of cheese and cheesemakers. Cathy joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her impressive career, food trends, and what she’s doing for Thanksgiving...
2024-11-2545 minRadio Cherry BombeMolly Baz On Mayo, Motherhood & What To Make For ThanksgivingMolly Baz is back and she has a lot of news to share. She just launched Ayoh, her very first product line and it’s a celebration of mayonnaise, the popular but divisive condiment. She also talks about her role as an advocate for new moms and body positivity and the events that led to the banning of her Times Square billboard. Lastly, Molly shares her menu for this Thanksgiving. She and host Kerry Diamond talk turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and sandwiches to make with your leftovers.This episode was recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center. Th...
2024-11-2042 minRadio Cherry BombeIs Joy The Baker Done With Cookbooks?Could it be? Joy Wilson, who’s delighted countless folks with her popular Joy the Baker blogs and cookbooks, joins guest host Jessie Sheehan to talk about the future of publishing. They also discuss “The Life-Changing Magic Of Baking,” a children’s book Joy wrote with her father, her new life in Texas, and the sugar cookie recipe that went viral thanks to Taylor Swift. Thank you to Kerrygold and Meridian Printing for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe.For Jubilee 2025 Early Bird tickets, click here. Order the holiday issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine.Visit ch...
2024-11-1843 minRadio Cherry BombeBobbi Brown Is The Queen Of The Second ActYou know Bobbi Brown as the makeup artist and entrepreneur behind her namesake brand and Jones Road Beauty. But she’s also a health food nut, a hotelier, and someone who trusts her gut. Bobbi joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her career, her scrappy start, her feelings about failure and ageism, her upcoming memoir, and, of course, food. They also talk about The George, the hotel in Montclair, New Jersey, owned by Bobbi and her husband, and their collab with Williams Sonoma Home. Thank you to Kerrygold, Zacapa Rum, and Meridian Printing for supporting Radio Che...
2024-11-1144 minRadio Cherry BombeChef Asma Khan Of Darjeeling Express Live At Shine Away 2024Today’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...
2024-11-0446 minRadio Cherry BombeArchitect-Turned-Cookbook Author Kristina Cho Knows How To Trust Her GutToday’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...
2024-10-2843 minRadio Cherry BombeWest~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...
2024-10-2140 minRadio Cherry BombeFather-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...
2024-10-1638 minRadio Cherry BombeStoryteller Brita Lundberg On Farming, Rice & Her Family LegacyToday'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...
2024-10-1436 minRadio Cherry BombeMary 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...
2024-10-0755 minRadio Cherry BombeIna Garten On Her New Memoir, Jeffrey, The Barefoot Contessa Days, And Childless Cat LadiesIna 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...
2024-09-3040 minRadio Cherry BombeBaker-Author Jessie Sheehan On Savory Snacks, Her Acting Career, And The Joys Of PodcastingJessie 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...
2024-09-2340 minShe's My Cherry PieMaking 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...
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The Future Of Food Is YouMexican 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...
2024-02-2954 minShe's My Cherry PieMaking Bûche De Noël With Molly WilkinsonPastry 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...
2023-12-2351 minThe Future Of Food Is YouChef & Food Stylist Romilly Newman: The Future Is The PastRomilly 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...
2023-12-2138 minThe Future Of Food Is YouWriter & Reenie’s Chef Mehreen Karim: The Future Is Saying YesMehreen 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...
2023-12-1439 minThe Future Of Food Is YouMargaret Nyamumbo of Kahawa 1893: The Future Is CoffeeMargaret 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...
2023-12-0735 minThe Future Of Food Is YouRecipe Developer Zaynab Issa: The Future Is Giving BackWhen 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...
2023-11-3031 min
The Future Of Food Is YouDetour Doughnuts Founder Jinny Cho: The Future Is SweetThe 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.
2023-11-0931 min
The Future Of Food Is YouBEM Culinary Bookstore Founders Gabrielle & Danielle Davenport: The Future Is Black LiteratureSisters 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...
2023-11-0239 min
The Future Of Food Is YouSomali-American Chef & Food Writer Ifrah F. Ahmed: The Future Is Culture PreservationAs 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...
2023-10-2633 min
The Future Of Food Is YouDetroit Free Press Restaurant Critic Lyndsay Green: The Future Is Food SovereigntyLyndsay 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...
2023-10-1931 min
The Future Of Food Is YouCake Zine Founders Aliza Abarbanel & Tanya Bush: The Future Is Indie MagazinesToday’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...
2023-10-1240 min
The Future Of Food Is YouFishwife CEO Becca Millstein: The Future Is Tinned FishThe 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...
2023-09-2138 min
The Future Of Food Is YouBig 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...
2023-09-1447 min
The Future Of Food Is YouCamille Jetta Of Dinner Party: The Future Is CamaraderieIn 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...
2023-09-0739 min
The Future Of Food Is YouKelsey Tenney Of Voyage Foods: The Future Is Food ScienceIn 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...
2023-08-3140 min
The Future Of Food Is YouTwrl Milk Tea Co-Founder Olivia Chen: The Future Is Tea LattesIn 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...
2023-08-2436 min
The Future Of Food Is YouStefanie Goldberg Of Funny Girl Bread: The Future Is Fully ProofedHosted 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...
2023-08-1742 min
The Future Of Food Is YouAlice Co-Founder Charlotte Cruze: The Future Is ShroomyHosted 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...
2023-08-1036 min
The Future Of Food Is YouOlivia Cheng Of Dauphinette: The Future Is FashionHosted 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...
2023-08-0340 min
The Future Of Food Is YouGrotto Founder Austa Somvichian-Clausen: The Future Is Queer HospitalityHosted 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...
2023-07-2741 min
The Future Of Food Is YouCake Artist Aimee France: The Future Is Staying In The MomentHosted 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...
2023-07-2041 min
The Future Of Food Is YouKid's Table Founder Anicia Anya: The Future Is Family MealsHosted 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...
2023-06-2939 min
The Future Of Food Is YouSarah & Kaitlin Leung of The Woks Of Life: The Future Is Chinese-American Home CookingHosted 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...
2023-06-2257 min
The Future Of Food Is YouAdjoa Kittoe Of Seulful Pantry: The Future Is Urban FarmingHosted 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...
2023-06-1535 min
The Future Of Food Is YouLisa Li Of The Qi: The Future Is FlowersHosted 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...
2023-06-0837 min
The Future Of Food Is YouContent Creator Dominique Evans: The Future Of Food Is Smart SocialHosted 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...
2023-06-0129 min
The Future Of Food Is YouParo Founder Umaimah Sharwani: The Future Is South Asian Comfort FoodHosted 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...
2023-05-2532 min
The Future Of Food Is YouVictoria Shore, Thompson Savannah Executive Chef: The Future Is Southern FlairHosted 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...
2023-05-1842 min
The Future Of Food Is YouRahanna Bisseret Martinez of “Top Chef Junior” and “Flavor + Us”: The Future Is InclusiveHosted 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...
2023-05-1136 min
The Future Of Food Is YouTranscendence Coffee Co-Founders Lisa Yala And Mitalee Bharadwaj: The Future Is Sharing CulturesHosted 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...
2023-05-0441 min
The Future Of Food Is YouCookbook Author & Glossier Impact Lead Roya Shariat: The Future Is FamilyHosted 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...
2023-04-2740 min
Radio Cherry Bombe“Wine Girl” Author And Star Sommelier Victoria JamesWhen 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...
2022-02-2149 min
Radio Cherry BombeEva Chen and Tom Bannister on Granola and Passion ProjectsEva 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...
2022-02-1448 min
Radio Cherry BombeClaire Saffitz is a Dessert PersonIt 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...
2022-02-0756 min
Radio Cherry Bombe"Take Out With Lisa Ling" Is Must-Watch Food TVLisa 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...
2022-01-3142 min
Radio Cherry BombeChef Hillary Sterling of Ci Siamo Has ArrivedChef 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...
2022-01-2441 min
Radio Cherry BombeGaby Melian Says Keep Cooking, Be HappyGaby 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...
2022-01-1742 min
Radio Cherry BombeLiz Moody Of Healthier Together Is A Good-Advice MachineLiz 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...
2022-01-101h 06
Radio Cherry BombeChef Mashama Bailey of The Grey, The Best of 2021We’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...
2022-01-0337 min
Radio Cherry Bombe“Bourdain” Author Laurie Woolever, The Best of 2021It’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...
2021-12-301h 07
Radio Cherry BombeMolly Baz of “Cook This Book,” The Best of 2021This 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...
2021-12-2744 min
Radio Cherry BombeChef Millie Peartree Of Full Heart Full Bellies Is Ready For A New YearWhen 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...
2021-12-2440 min
Radio Cherry BombeCookie 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...
2021-12-2037 min
Radio Cherry BombeThe River Cafe’s Ruth Rogers Steps Out Of Her Comfort ZoneOne 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...
2021-12-1647 min
Radio Cherry BombeMary McCartney On Food TV, Family, And Her Mother’s LegacyToday’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...
2021-12-0940 min
Radio Cherry BombePaula Sutton Of Hill House Vintage Gets Ready For The HolidaysPaula 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...
2021-12-0646 min
Radio Cherry BombePastry Chef Caroline Schiff Talks Hanukkah Treats and Holiday BakingCaroline 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...
2021-11-2932 min
Radio Cherry BombeJessica Seinfeld Talks New Holiday Traditions & Her New CookbookIt’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...
2021-11-2436 min
Radio Cherry BombeWilly Wonka and the Chocolate Factory’s 50th Anniversary, with Madeline StuartYoung 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...
2021-09-2745 min
Radio Cherry BombeThe Real Edna Lewis: A Conversation With Her Niece, Nina Williams-MbengueEdna 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...
2021-09-0645 min
Radio Cherry BombeTalking Ice Cream With Caffè Panna's Hallie MeyerMaybe 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...
2021-08-3046 min
Radio Cherry BombeA Visit to Margaritaville with Chef Natalie CoheeWhen 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...
2021-08-2338 min
Radio Cherry BombeTop 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...
2021-08-0947 min
Radio Cherry BombeRemembering Anthony Bourdain with Writer Laurie WooleverFew 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...
2021-07-121h 08
Radio Cherry BombeAfros + Knives Mini-Series: Jocelyn Jackson of People’s Kitchen CollectiveWelcome to the first episode of the Afros + Knives mini-series on Radio Cherry Bombe, hosted by Chef Tiffani Rozier. Afros + Knives is a weekly podcast and media platform created by Tiffani that features Black women who work and lead in food, beverage, hospitality, food justice, and food media. “I launched Afros + Knives because I wanted to hear the stories of women who worked in food and look like me,” said Tiffani. “Over the past 15 years, I had always noted the absence of their voices.”For the next four weeks, Tiffani will be talking to women at the intersec...
2020-07-0857 min
Radio Cherry BombeYou Can’t Help But Love Molly YehMolly Yeh is one of the most upbeat people we know. She collects sprinkles from around the world and creates some of the most joy-filled fusion food we’ve ever heard of, like scallion pancake challah bread. Need we say more? The Food Network loves all her positivity, too, and tapped her as its latest star. The second season of her show, Girl Meets Farm, will begin Nov. 11th. Molly joined host Kerry Diamond at The Wing in Dumbo to talk about her adventures and to share what she’s loving food-wise right now. Big on her list? Recipes that...
2018-10-1854 min
Radio Cherry BombeBake, Jessie, Bake!Everybody who meets Jessie Sheehan wants to be her friend. She’s a brilliant Brooklyn-based baker, mom, and runner who makes some of the best treats you’ve ever tasted. (Have you tried her chocolate rugelach? Then you know what we’re talking about.) Jessie’s newest cookbook, The Vintage Baker, is out now and it’s a celebration of the vintage recipe pamphlets she has collected over the years. Jessie didn’t set out to be a baker. She ditched her career as a lawyer and talked her way into a job at Baked, the influential bakery in Red Hook, Br...
2018-08-0932 min
Radio Cherry BombeLidia Bastianich & Krystal MackLidia Bastianich is a Queen of Italian cuisine. Through her TV shows, eleven cookbooks, and four New York City restaurants, the legendary chef is responsible for teaching countless people about the country’s traditional dishes. We catch up with Lidia to hear about her new book, Lidia’s Celebrate Like An Italian, and what she’s cooking up these days. Also stopping by the studio is Krystal Mack, legend in the making. This self-taught baker, writer, and creative consultant lives in Baltimore where she owns and operates BLK//SUGAR, her food and lifestyle concept, and BLK//MARKET, an artisan collec...
2017-09-2150 min