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Edna Lewis is one of the most important and influential American chefs. She celebrated Southern cooking and foodways in her seminal work, 1976’s The Taste Of Country Cooking, and helped inspire the farm-to-table movement. At her side for some of this journey was her niece, Nina, who not only got to enjoy her aunt’s food, but who typed up the manuscript for her groundbreaking cookbook as a young teen. Today, Nina Williams-Mbengue is a retired child welfare expert and a board member of The Edna Lewis Foundation. She joined chef, TV personality, and California Soul author Tanya Holland to reminisce about her experiences with her aunt and to talk about Edna’s life and legacy.Thank you to Yes! Apples for supporting today's show. This interview took place at the 2nd annual Cherry Bombe Cooks & Books festival at Ace Hotel Brooklyn. Our next event is the Cherry Bombe Jubilee conference. Get your ticket here.Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song

Happy New Year, listeners! We’re happy to share this encore presentation of our most listened-to episode of 2022. Claire Saffitz, cookbook author, Cherry Bombe cover girl, and YouTube’s favorite baker, joined host Kerry Diamond last year to talk about Claire’s unique culinary path. It took Claire a while to figure out her place in the food world, and she shares the twists and turns it took to get where she is today. Claire also talks about her 2020 bestseller, Dessert Person; shares some tidbits about her 2022 release, What’s For Dessert; and why she considers Dorie Greenspan and Claudia Fleming her mentors. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. Pick up a copy of Cherry Bombe magazine’s Issue 18 with Claire Saffitz on the cover here.Follow Claire on Instagram and Patreon. Get Claire’s salty nut tart with rosemary recipe. Follow host Kerry Di

Here’s a little year-end holiday gift for everyone: a chat with chef and author Erin French of The Lost Kitchen, the little restaurant that could in Freedom, Maine. Erin was interviewed by host Kerry Diamond at Cherry Bombe’s 2nd Annual Cooks & Books Festival in Brooklyn this past November. They talk about the restaurant’s famous “reservations” system, how Erin got her culinary chops, and the Magnolia Network series about life at The Lost Kitchen. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by Tra La La. Sign up for our newsletter here!More on Erin: The Lost Kitchen, Erin’s memoir, The Lost Kitchen cookbook, the Erin French issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine

It’s the final episode of Cherry Bombe’s baking miniseries She’s My Cherry Pie, and we have a special holiday-themed interview for all you bakers out there. Host Jessie Sheehan is joined by Sarah Kieffer, the cookie expert behind The Vanilla Bean Blog and the books Baking for the Holidays: 50+ Treats for a Festive Season and 100 Cookies: The Baking Book for Every Kitchen. They talk all things… you guessed it… cookies, from holiday cut-outs to crinkle cookies, creaming butter and sugar, spatula sizes, pan banging, scooping, glazing, and mailing. If you love baking cookies, or just eating them, do not miss this episode. Click here for Sarah’s red velvet crinkle cookie recipe from Baking for the Holidays and here for the holiday cut-out cookie recipe from Sarah’s blog. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. For recipes and more, visit californiaprunes.org.Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of Cherry Bombe M

Here’s a little holiday gift for all of you—an interview with Ina Garten! The one and only Barefoot Contessa Zoomed in for a year-end chat with host Kerry Diamond about her brand new book, Go-To Dinners, and the inspiration behind it. Ina also talks about her new Discovery + show and podcast, Be My Guest With Ina Garten; the difficult family dinners of her childhood; and the magic of celebrating Christmas in Paris with her beloved husband, Jeffrey. Ina also weighs in on butter boards, Twitter, and TikTok, opening a restaurant one day… or not, and her favorite recipes in Go-To Dinners. Thank you to Williams Sonoma for sponsoring this episode. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here!More on Ina: Instagram, Website, Go-To Dinners

Host Jessie Sheehan is joined by Kristina Cho, recipe developer, baker, food stylist, and James Beard award-winning author, to talk all things milk bread for the fifth episode of She’s My Cherry Pie, Radio Cherry Bombe’s new baking miniseries. Kristina, who many know from her blog and Instagram account, Eat Cho Food, is the author of Mooncakes and Milk Bread: Sweet and Savory Recipes Inspired by Chinese Bakeries, the first cookbook to comprehensively focus on the recipes and culture of Chinese baking. Kristina and Jessie discuss the steps, techniques, and ingredients you need for the perfect milk bread, and also chat about pineapple buns, cocktail buns, pork floss, mayo & more. Click here for Kristina’s milk bread recipe from Mooncakes and Milk Bread.Thank you to California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. For recipes and more, visit californiaprunes.org.Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of Cherry Bombe Magazine. Our

Illyanna Maisonet might be the first cookbook author who got her start posting Yelp reviews. She was a working artist when the financial crisis of 2008 sent her down a new path; it took a combination of culinary school, back issues of Gourmet magazine, and Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential to help her discover a new calling. The Yelp reviews? Well, they helped boost her confidence as an aspiring writer. Illyanna went on to become the first Puerto Rican food columnist in the U.S., yet a deal to write a cookbook on the country’s cuisine eluded her. Not even the high-profile support of José Andrés seemed to make a difference. Illyanna persevered and Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook was published this fall. The author joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the journey, the most special recipes in Diasporican, her Burlap & Barrel Adobo & Sazón spice collaboration, and more. You can find the recipe for Illyanna’s Califas Shrimp (Puerto Rican shrimp and grits) from Diasporican here.Thank you to Käs

Host Jessie Sheehan is joined by Fany Gerson, Mexican dessert authority, cookbook author, and entrepreneur, to talk all things doughnuts for the fourth episode of She’s My Cherry Pie, Radio Cherry Bombe’s new baking miniseries. Fany’s become known for her creative and artisanal takes on the beloved American treats via her Brooklyn shop, Fan-Fan Doughnuts. (Fany is also the founder of La Newyorkina, which specializes in paletas.) She’s been making doughnuts since 2010 and has lots to share about frying, fillings, and flavors. If you’re curious about the doughnut-making process, don’t miss this episode. If you’re inspired to get baking, try your hand at Fany’s special strawberry-jelly doughnut from her cookbook, My Sweet Mexico: Recipes for Authentic Pastries, Breads, Candies, Beverages, and Frozen Treats.Thank you to California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. For recipes and more, visit californiaprunes.org.Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. She’s My Cherry

When Andrea Pons and her family were faced with deportation, she knew hiring an immigration lawyer was more than they could afford. To raise funds, she decided she would self-publish a cookbook of her grandmother’s recipes, despite having no previous experience in the world of food. Andrea titled her book Mamacita: Celebrating Life as a Mexican Immigrant in America. Not only did the book find an audience, but Andrea’s story caught the attention of editors at Princeton Architectural Press, who officially published Mamacita this past fall. Andrea joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about coming to America from Mexico as a 10-year-old, the tight bonds that unite her family, her grandmother who inspired the book, and the most treasured recipes in Mamacita. Thank you to Käserei Champignon, the maker of Grand Noir cheese, and to Hedley & Bennett for supporting today’s show. Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tralala. Snag a copy

For the third episode of Radio Cherry Bombe’s new miniseries, She’s My Cherry Pie, host Jessie Sheehan is joined by baker, recipe developer, and author Jocelyn Delk Adams of Grandbaby Cakes. The two talk all things pound cake, one of Jocelyn’s specialties. They cover some of Jocelyn’s best-known pound cake recipes, her cake release secrets (including her signature “cake goop”), pan scalding, favorite Bundt pans, and more. Tune in and get ready for some serious baking inspiration. You can find Joceyln’s 7UP pound cake recipe here. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. For recipes and more, visit californiaprunes.org.Check out the brand new issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine featuring Erin French of The Lost Kitchen here! Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of Cherry Bombe magazine. Our theme song is by the band TralalaMore on Jocelyn: Instagram, Grandbaby Cakes blog, Grandbaby Cakes cookbook, Pre-order Everyd

On today’s show, two very different food world CEOs. First up, Aishwarya Iyer, the founder of Brightland, a collection of thoughtfully sourced and crafted olive oils, vinegars, and honeys. Aishwarya never planned on becoming an entrepreneur or working in the food startup space, but her plans changed when she fell in love with the world of olive oil. Today, her Brightland brand is beloved by home cooks and connoisseurs alike. Aishwarya joins us to talk about her origin story and what’s next for Brightland. In the second half of the show, it’s Ellis Singer McCue, the CEO of Territory Foods who loves problem-solving as much as she does healthy food. Ellis shares her professional journey from Deloitte consultant to systems expert at Gap to CEO of Territory. Ellis also talks about how Territory is working to disrupt the meal delivery category and she shares her predictions regarding the food as medicine movement. Our podcast is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is

For the second episode of Radio Cherry Bombe’s new mini-series She’s My Cherry Pie, host Jessie Sheehan, author of Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats, welcomes Cheryl Day, co-founder of Back in the Day Bakery in Savannah, Georgia, and author of Cheryl Day’s Treasury of Southern Baking. From buttermilk myths to flour combinations, Cheryl shares her top tips for four of her most popular biscuit recipes. You can find Cheryl’s sweet potato biscuit recipe here. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. For recipes and more, visit californiaprunes.org.Check out the brand new issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine featuring Erin French of The Lost Kitchen here! Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of Cherry Bombe magazine. The mini-series is recorded at CityVox Studio in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tralala.More on Cheryl: Instagram, Back in the Day Bakery

The documentary Coldwater Kitchen is a story of humanity and hospitality. Directed by Brian Kaufman and Mark Kurlyandchik, the film follows Chef Jimmy Lee Hill and three of the students in his culinary program at Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater, Michigan. Chef Hill, as he’s known, has run the program for 33 years, helping thousands of men acquire kitchen skills and serving as a lifeline for many inside the prison. Desiré Vincent Levy, an executive producer of Coldwater Kitchen, is a communications strategist specializing in issue-based campaigns and impact litigation and is the co-founder of Detroit Kitchen Terminal, which seeks to reduce repeat incarceration by training workers to thrive in Detroit’s restaurant industry.The two join host Kerry Diamond to talk about the documentary, which made its debut at the DOC NYC film festival last week. You can watchColdwater Kitchen now through Nov. 27th via the DOC NYC website. Tickets are $12.Radio Cherry Bombe is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefel

Just in time for all your holiday baking, we’re launching a new Radio Cherry Bombe miniseries—She’s My Cherry Pie! Today and the next five Saturdays, host Jessie Sheehan will learn how some of the most beloved bakers around got their start, what they’re known for, and the tips and tricks behind their signature bakes. For our first episode, Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond welcomes Jessie and learns more about the career twists and turns that led Jessie to baking, cookbook writing, and recipe testing. They also chat about her third and latest cookbook, Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes For Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and TreatsThen, Jessie welcomes She’s My Cherry Pie’s first guest, Lisa Ludwinski of the celebrated Sister Pie bakery in Detroit and they go deep on pie dough and pie crusts. From pastry cutters to probe thermometers to sugar, Lisa shares the secrets to her fab, flaky crust. You can find Lisa’s recipe here. Thank you to California Prunes for supporting She’s My Cherry Pie. For reci

Jaclyn Johnson has been described as the ultimate multi-hyphenate. She’s a podcast host, savvy businessperson, angel investor, and champion of female entrepreneurs everywhere. As the founder of Create And Cultivate, which she sold earlier this year, Jaclyn has helped thousands of small business owners and freelancers on their professional journeys. Earlier this year, she launched New Money Ventures, a $20 million dollar consumer fund that invests in game-changing brands and the visionaries behind them. In October, Jaclyn introduced the world to Maie Wines, a California-based company she cofounded that’s all about elevating the single-serve wine experience. If you’ve ever failed to finish a bottle of wine and felt wasteful and sad dumping it down the drain, Jaclyn had you in mind when developing Maie. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her role with Create & Cultivate today, the food & drink brands that New Money Ventures has invested in, and how she wants to change the wine world one glass at

When Candace Nelson and her husband Charles co-founded the Sprinkles cupcake company, their friends and family thought it was a terrible idea. “We were essentially two out-of-work investment bankers looking to bet it all on cupcakes at the height of a low-carb craze,” Candace said to host Kerry Diamond. Not only did Sprinkles become a huge hit, but the couple sold a portion of the business and went on to launch Pizzana, another company built around a much-loved food. Candace, who today is a much sought-after dessert and start-up expert, has compiled the two subjects into a business book titled Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe To Turn Your Passion Into Profit.Candace joins us to share the challenges faced in getting Sprinkles up and running, the lessons she learned along the way, and some of the wisdom found in Sweet Success.Thank you to Käserei Champignon, the maker of Cambozola cheese for supporting this episode. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here. Our podcast is recor

Welcome to the final episode of The Future Of Food Is You mini-series. Each week, host Abena Anim-Somuah of The Eden Place introduces us to emerging voices in the world of food, drink, and social media. Today’s guest is Nasim Lahbichi, the TikTok creator known for his recipe videos that feature the Moroccan and Puerto Rican flavors he was brought up with, his personal musings, and his winning charm. The native New Yorker shares with Abena his family’s influence on his cooking, his culinary explorations during his college years, and the realities of being a TikTok creative. Don’t miss Nasim’s message for himself 10 years from now on The Future Of Food Is You voicemail. Thank you to Cypress Grove, maker of award-winning American goat cheese, for supporting The Future Of Food Is You. For recipes, pairings, and a store locator, head to cypressgrovecheese.com. Check out the brand new issue of Cherry Bombe Magazine featuring Erin French of The Lost Kitchen here!The Future Of Food Is You is a production of Cherry Bo

Dan Levy, the star of Schitt’s Creek, loves chefs and wanted to do something to support the culinary community during the pandemic. His idea was a kinder, gentler cooking competition centered around the meal that he loves, but that most restaurant folks loathe—brunch. The result debuts Thursday, Nov. 10th, on HBO Max and it’s called The Big Brunch. The show features 10 chef-contestants, all trying to do good in the world while making delicious food, and three judges, Dan, chef and video personality Sohla El-Waylly, and hospitality pro Will Guidara. Dan joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about how The Big Brunch came to be, casting the judges and chefs, and why brunch is his favorite meal. In the second half, Sohla stops by to talk about her role on the show, her journey to becoming a chef, and her time owning and running a restaurant. She also discusses the new book she guest-edited, the 2022 edition of The Best American Food Writing series. Thank you to Hedley & Bennett for supporting today’s episode. Chec

Google wants to make searching for your favorite food and restaurants more natural and intuitive, as the tech giant’s Sophia Lin explains on our latest episode. Sophia is the general manager of Google’s food vertical and she shares an update from the recent Google Search On 2022 presentation about food search features launching in the coming months. She and host Kerry Diamond talk about Sophia’s decade+ tenure at Google, her support of different Google employee groups, and her thoughts on how to increase the number of women pursuing careers in the tech world. Sophia also explains why those with food & drink businesses should claim their establishments via Google My Business. Thank you to Käserei Champignon, the maker of Cambozola cheese for supporting this episode. Our podcast is recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center in New York City. Our theme song is by the band Tra La La. Subscribe to our newsletter and check out past episodes and transcripts here!More on Sophia: LinkedIn, Google Search O

Welcome to the third episode of The Future Of Food Is You mini-series. Each week, host Abena Anim-Somuah of The Eden Place introduces us to emerging voices in the world of food, drink, and social media. Today’s guest is Stephanie Loo, a fine dining pastry cook and freelance baker, writer, and recipe developer. Stephanie graduated from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and was on a corporate path when she decided to change direction and study pastry and baking arts at the Institute of Culinary Education. Stephanie shares with Abena how she learned to love New York’s diverse cuisines growing up in the borough of Queens, her foray into the world of fine dining, and her hopes for the future of the restaurant industry. Don’t miss Stephanie’s message for herself 10 years from now on The Future Of Food Is You voicemail. Thank you to Cypress Grove, maker of award-winning American goat cheese, for supporting The Future Of Food Is You. For recipes, pairings, and a store locator, head to cypressgrovec