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39: Toya Boudy on Storytelling Through Recipes [re-release]
Originally aired on February 1, 2023Molly and Kate dive deep into the journey and person that is chef/writer/artist/activist/culinary ambassador (and more), Toya Boudy. She shares how her talents as an artist and wordsmith, along with the interwoven nature of life, resulted in her latest cookbook, "Cooking for the Culture". She discusses her creation process, the unconventional schedule for the book and her family's contribution as she explains her mission to build community and empower the artist inside.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsToya BoudyWebsiteYouTube ChannelPodcastInstagramHer first book "Cook Like a New Orleanian" Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showCooking for the Culture by Toya BoudyBress 'n' Nyams by Matthew Raiford
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58: David Lebovitz on the Writing Life in Paris [re-release]
Originally aired on July 19, 2023Kate and Kristin talk with writer David Lebovitz about his career and life in France. He discusses how he went from pastry chef to food writer, how blogging strengthened his writing voice and why he pivoted to video during the pandemic. He shares his decision to write "the hardest book he ever wrote", the advice he gives to aspiring writers and his choice to move his writing to Substack. Finally, he tells us how decides what stories to tell and reveals a glimpse into a few new potential projects.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsDavid LebovitzWebsiteInstagramSubstackPodcast The Idle Hour Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showDrinking French by David LebovitzL’Appart by David LebovitzMy Paris Kitchen by David LebovitzThe Perfect Scoop by David LebovitzReady for Dessert by David LebovitzThe Sweet Life in Paris by David LebovitzThe Great Book of Chocolate by David LebovitzThe Lost Kitchen by Erin French
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37: Managing a Voice of Authority with Kenji López-Alt [re-release]
Originally aired on January 18, 2023Molly and Andrea talk with Kenji López-Alt, author and Chief Culinary Advisor for Serious Eats, about creating and maintaining a voice of authority. He shares his career path, where his interest in food got started and the work that has influenced his own. He describes the relationship he has with his followers, how (or if) to curb enthusiasm while doing topic deep dives and a glimpse inside the creation of his best-selling books.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsKenji López-AltWebsiteInstagramYou Tube channel Cookwise & Bakewise by Shirley CorriherComplete Techniques by Jacques PépinMr Wizard's World Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showThe Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by Kenji López-AltThe Wok: Recipes and Techniques by Kenji López-AltEvery Night is Pizza Night by Kenji López-Alt
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29: Finding Your Voice with Tori Ritchie [re-release]
Originally aired on November 16, 2022Kate and Molly chat with cookbook teacher, author and editor Tori Ritchie about her career trajectory and how she developed her personal writing voice after years of working on branded cookbooks. She shares insights and tips about developing a voice and the bad habits to avoid in writing before revealing a few of the writers she assigns to her students. Finally everyone shares the three words that best describe their own singular writing style.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: Abby Cerquitella Tori RitchieInstagramWebsiteHow to Write a Cookbook CourseBooks Vibration Cooking by Vertamae Smart-GrosvenorMichael TwittyCrying in H Mart by Michelle ZaunerOsso Buco by Billy CollinsI Wrote a Good Omelet by Nikki GiovanniHeartburn by Nora Ephron Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showLife Is What You Bake It by Vallery LomasSix California Kitchens by Sally Schmitt
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22: What Does it Mean to Craft a Voice? [re-release]
Originally aired on September 28, 2022Kristin starts out today's episode asking Molly, Kate and Andrea about the books that inspired them to follow this career path and how they'd define the idea of "voice" in writing. They discuss the difference between tone and voice, the tools they've use to craft their own and how to inject it into recipe writing. They reveal some writing exercises and advice on how to find and improve voice in your own writing.Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsJohnny Apple / R.W. Apple Jr.The Key to Chinese Cooking by Irene KuoThe Way to Cook by Julia ChildThe American Baker by Jim DodgeTender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showJames Beard's American CookeryOn Food and Cooking by Harold McGeeHome Cooking by Laurie ColwinWriting Tools by Roy Peter ClarkThe Elements of Style by Strunk and WhiteWill Write for Food by Dianne Jacob
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