Table of Life Podcast Chef Kirsten Helle Sandoval

In this episode of the Table of Life podcast we are at the Firefly Kitchens headquarters in Seattle. I'm chatting with Firefly's founder Julie, as well as Kristen from Urban Craft Uprising. Julie and I will be joining 75 other local makers, artisan food brands and kitchenware crafters at Urban Craft Uprising's first food-fest Gobble Up in Bellevue on Saturday, November 25, 2017.  (If you're in the Bellevue/Seattle area we would love to see you. Registration is free!) 
I knew this conversation would be inspirational, and these two ladies didn't disappoint. Listen to the podcast to hear more about how Urban Craft Uprising was "founded in 2005 to showcase the work of independent crafters, artists and designers — to provide a unique, high quality, hand-crafted alternative to “big box” stores and mass produced goods." We'll also hear what prompted Julie to start fermenting foods, taking the risk to start Firefly Kitchens, and how they are bringing so much to the Seattle food community.
Find more details, and the link to watch the episode on Facebook Live at https://www.mesadevida.com/2017/11/table-of-life-podcast-episode-4

In this episode of the Table of Life podcast we visit Nuflours, a gluten free bakery in the Capital Hill neighborhood of Seattle. Cofounder Amanda shares her inspiring story of how she created a business after a long health journey, finding the perfect partner, taking risks, creating opportunity for others, and creating safe comfort foods for the gluten free community. Find the links to the live taping and photos at
https://www.mesadevida.com/2017/11/table-of-life-episode-3-nuflours/

In this episode of the Table of Life podcast we are at The Seattle Fish Guys in the Central District of Seattle. You'll hear how the heart of their business is based on family and cultural traditions passed down for generations, as well as the community outside and inside the walls of their venerable seafood market and restaurant. Sal & Des's business is heavily influenced by their families and those that become family while working with them. Sal cooks us a crab stuffed sockeye salmon pinwheel and some garlicky mussels as well, we tried their poke, and I even tried uni for the first time! I can't wait for you to meet them, I left feeling like I gained new friends, and wrapped in that warm feeling you only get from family. Get the recipes, see my uni reaction, and get the recipe for the delicious paella I made with the fresh shrimp and mussels I took home from The Seattle Fish Guys at https://www.mesadevida.com/2017/10/table-life-episode-2-seattle-fish-guys

For our very first (!!) episode of Table of Life we're hanging out in the kitchen of Logan Niles, founder of Pot Pie Factory. We'll hear Logan's inspiring story as a foodpreneur, all about her beautifully culturally diverse upbringing, and cook some Paleo Pork & Root Vegetable Chili!
Hi! My name is Chef Kirsten Helle Sandoval, I'm the founder of Mesa de Vida. (www.MesadeVida.com)
I have been a private chef for professional athletes, on the Food Network, the cover of Womans Day Magazine and am now the CEO of a food & lifestyle brand. I set out to create a healthy new family legacy after becoming a mom in my mid 20’s, accidentally lost over 100 pounds, and I can honestly say that healthy food changed my life and it has completely changed the course of my journey.
Food is nourishment but it also is the cornerstone for nurturing family, culture, community and tradition. The table is where LIFE HAPPENS, memories are made, stories are shared, values are passed on, and the place where many friendships are forged.
I want to share the stories of women in food that inspire me; healthy cooking tips and recipes; journey’s through health, wellness and a glimpse into the life of a foodpreneur and/or mompreneurs. Most importantly I want to extend a seat at our table to you, so pull up a chair and join us!
If you’d like to watch the live stream recordings of these podcasts, see the recipe action, and more, head to Facebook.com/MesadeVida and click on videos. Also, I record these sessions every Thursday and would love to have you join in live to ask questions and be part of the conversation! Since these sessions are recorded live, you’re going to the sizzling, popping and sometimes the fizzing of the bubbles as we make mimosas.

So – let’s dig in to deliciousness at the Table of Life!