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Radio Cherry Bombe features interviews with the most interesting people in the world of food. Each week, host Kerry Diamond, founder and editor of the indie magazine Cherry Bombe, talks to the chefs, bakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs making it happen. Follow @cherrybombe on Instagram for show news and more, and visit cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe for transcripts and past episodes. Thank you to Tralala for our theme song, "All Fired Up." Produced by The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network

  1. 18 HR AGO

    The Coolest Lady In Food, Ruthie Rogers Of The River Cafe In London

    Today’s guest is Ruthie Rogers, the legendary chef and restaurateur behind The River Cafe in London, and she joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her latest book, “Table 4 at The River Cafe.” Inspired by her popular podcast, “Ruthie’s Table 4,” the book features conversations with the likes of Nigella Lawson, Tina Fey, Greta Gerwig, Alice Waters, Tracey Emin, and dozens of other forces from the worlds of art, music, film, and food.  Ruthie shares the story of how The River Cafe began as a humble sandwich shop and evolved into a global culinary institution, the lessons she’s learned from nearly 40 years of running a restaurant, and why curiosity and kindness matter when hiring and mentoring the next generation of cooks. She also reflects on the power of food memories, what she’s discovered after more than 200 podcast interviews, and why so many people talk about their grandmothers when discussing the meals that shaped them. Plus, Ruthie reveals her comfort food (spoiler: it involves tomatoes, pasta, and butter), the River Cafe dishes that will never leave the menu, and the food world hero she’d want with her on a desert island. Click here for the Rigatoni With Cavolo Nero & Olive Oil recipe from The River Cafe London. Thank you to Peter Som’s “Family Style” cookbook for supporting our show.  This interview was recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.  Cherry Bombe on SubstackThe Jubilee Business Owners Pass applicationOur new Mom’s the Bombe issue Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Ruthie: Instagram, The River Cafe, “Table 4 at The River Cafe” book More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

    48 min

  2. 2 DAYS AGO

    Life, Love & How To Peel Garlic With Goodstory’s Lydia Keating And Hot Side’s Max Baroni

    Today’s guests are Lydia Keating and Max Baroni—content creators whose worlds span storytelling, cooking, and social media. Lydia is the founder of the Goodstory run club and is known for her thoughtful approach to online life and community-building. Max is a chef and author of the Hot Side Substack, where he shares approachable recipes and kitchen know-how. Lydia and Max join host Kerry Diamond to share the story of how they met (during Lydia’s not-so-successful tryout at the Michelin-starred Four Horsemen in Brooklyn). They also talk about their unconventional paths—Lydia’s journey from rowing at Yale and Hollywood comedy hopeful to marathon runner and creator, and Max’s route from sandwich shop cook to Substack and social media—plus, Lydia’s time at the legendary Ballymaloe Cookery School, and Max’s decision to bypass a formal culinary education. Thank you to Kerrygold and Peter Som’s “Family Style” cookbook for supporting our show.  This interview was recorded at Newsstand Studios at Rockefeller Center.  Cherry Bombe on SubstackThe Jubilee Business Owners Pass applicationOur new Mom’s the Bombe issue Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Lydia: Instagram, Goodstory  More on Max: Instagram, Substack More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

    1h 7m

  3. 11 MAR

    Ballymaloe House Pastry Chef JR Ryall Wants Everybody To Be Happy

    Today’s guest is JR Ryall, head pastry chef of the legendary Ballymaloe House in County Cork, Ireland. JR has been part of the Ballymaloe family since he was a teenager and has spent more than two decades helping carry forward the restaurant’s extraordinary culinary legacy. He’s also the author of the beautiful cookbook, “Ballymaloe Desserts: Iconic Recipes and Stories from Ireland.” JR joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about his favorite legendary women, including Diana Kennedy and Myrtle Allen, meeting Irish icon Darina Allen for the first time, his recent pop-up at King restaurant, the power of a poached egg, and the importance of doing things that make you–and others–happy. He also shares his thoughts on the current Irish cultural renaissance.  Click here for JR’s Chocolate Éclair recipe Listen to our past episodes with Darina Allen on Radio Cherry Bombe and JR Ryall on She’s My Cherry PieOur new Mom’s the Bombe issueThe Jubilee Business Owners Pass application Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on JR: Instagram, Ballymaloe House, “Ballymaloe Desserts” cookbook More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

    47 min

  4. 9 MAR

    Our Favorite Spice Girl, Sana Javeri Kadri Of Diaspora Spice Co., Is Now A Cookbook Author

    Today’s guest is Sana Javeri Kadri, the founder of Diaspora Spice Co. and author of The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook. Sana and her team spent six years working on the book, and she joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the care that went into collecting 85 recipes from Diaspora Co.’s farm partners over the course of a four-month tour, and translating them into home cook-friendly versions. The result is a beautiful book that pays tribute to the farmers and the spices for which Diaspora is known and loved.  They also talk about Sana getting her start as a baby gay in the Bay Area, the business lessons she’s learned along the way, and what’s made a big difference to her mental health. Click here for Sana’s Singju (Manipuri Cabbage Salad) recipe from "The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook" GoFundMe for There/There, the new bar in the former Friends and Family spaceCherry Bombe on SubstackThe Jubilee Business Owners Pass applicationOur new Mom’s the Bombe issue Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Sana: Instagram, Diaspora Spice Co., "The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook" More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

    57 min

  5. 4 MAR

    Britton Smith Of Britton & The Sting On Making Music And Making A Difference

    Today’s guest is Britton Smith—Broadway actor, Tony Award winner, activist, and frontman of the band Britton & The Sting. Britton is a founding member of the Broadway Advocacy Coalition, the arts-and-activism organization that received a Special Tony Award in 2020. Onstage, he’s appeared in shows like “Shuffle Along,” “After Midnight,” and “Be More Chill.” Offstage, he’s building something entirely his own. Britton joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about growing up in Texas, moving to New York at 18, and the path that led him to a Tony Award for advocacy. They also dive into Britton’s music career and his group, Britton & The Sting, which was born after a mysterious taxi driver told him, “You need to start a band.” Britton & The Sting’s new album, “Return to Mama,” explores water as teacher, spirit, and guide. Visit here for tickets to their free World Water Day Concert on Friday, March 27th Cherry Bombe on SubstackThe Jubilee Business Owners Pass applicationOur new Mom’s the Bombe issue More on Britton: Instagram, Britton & The Sting, Broadway Advocacy Coalition More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

    55 min

  6. 2 MAR

    Padma Lakshmi On Her New Show, “America’s Culinary Cup”

    Today’s guest is Padma Lakshmi—TV host, executive producer, bestselling cookbook author, and longtime friend of Cherry Bombe. Padma has a brand new show debuting Wednesday on CBS—“America’s Culinary Cup.” Not only is she the host, but she’s also the creator and executive producer of what she hopes will become America’s most prestigious culinary competition. One talented chef contestant will not only take home bragging rights, but a $1 million prize and a gleaming gold trophy. Padma joins host Kerry Diamond to discuss her return to culinary competitions after 19 seasons of “Top Chef,” the unique touches that make “America’s Culinary Cup” distinctive, how she chose judges Michael Cimarusti and Wylie Dufresne, and why you won’t see her on “Survivor” any time soon.  Click here for Padma’s Tagine-Inspired Chicken recipe from her new cookbook, “Padma’s All American.” Cherry Bombe on SubstackThe Jubilee Business Owners Pass applicationOur new Mom’s the Bombe issue Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Padma: Instagram, "America's Culinary Cup", “Padma’s All American” cookbook  More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

    43 min

  7. 23 FEB

    Cookbook Author Ella Quittner Is “Obsessed With The Best”

    Today’s guest is Ella Quittner, journalist, mom-to-be, and the author of the wildly inventive cookbook “Obsessed With the Best: 100+ Methodically Perfected Recipes Based on 20+ Head-to-Head Tests.” Ella is known for her rigorous (some might say obsessive) recipe testing and her sharp, funny writing, which has appeared everywhere from The New York Times and New York Magazine to Food52, where her “absolute best” tests first gained a cult following. Ella joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about leaving a high-powered Wall Street career for food media, why arguing about the “best” way to make something is actually a gift to curious cooks everywhere, and how her brilliant and quirky cookbook came together.  Ella also shares about writing screenplays, working in a TV writers’ room, growing up with journalist parents, her lifelong tendency toward obsession, and the joyful chaos of promoting a debut cookbook while expecting her first baby.  Ella’s Braised Tomato-Butter Cabbage recipeOur new Mom’s the Bombe issueThe Jubilee Business Owners Pass application Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Ella: Instagram, “Obsessed With The Best” cookbook More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” Substack series

    55 min

  8. 16 FEB

    From The Archives: Ina Garten On Her Memoir, Jeffrey, The Barefoot Contessa Days, And Childless Cat Ladies

    Today, we’re re-airing one of our favorite Radio Cherry Bombe episodes. Ina Garten joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her memoir, “Be Ready When The Luck Happens.” 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.” Pre-order our new Mom’s the Bombe issue Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets here Subscribe to our Substack Check out Cherry Bombe on ShopMy Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, tickets to upcoming events, and more. More on Ina: Instagram, website, “Be Ready When The Luck Happens” memoir More on Kerry: Instagram, “So You Want To Open A Restaurant” essay

    37 min
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Radio Cherry Bombe features interviews with the most interesting people in the world of food. Each week, host Kerry Diamond, founder and editor of the indie magazine Cherry Bombe, talks to the chefs, bakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs making it happen. Follow @cherrybombe on Instagram for show news and more, and visit cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe for transcripts and past episodes. Thank you to Tralala for our theme song, "All Fired Up." Produced by The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network

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