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Food

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Food

Food

Updated weekly

13/09/2025

Classic Cheesecake With Baking Superstar & Author Sally McKenney

Beloved baker and blogger Sally McKenney of Sally’s Baking Addiction is back on the pod! Since launching her site over a decade ago, Sally has become one of the most trusted voices in home baking, with over 1,200 recipes, step-by-step tutorials, and expert tips that help bakers of all levels succeed in the kitchen. She’s also the author of four cookbooks, including her newest, “Sally’s Baking 101: Foolproof Recipes From Easy to Advanced.” Sally joins host Jessie Sheehan to share the secrets behind her Classic Cheesecake recipe from the new book and offers some of her best pro tips, from shaping the perfect chocolate chip cookie to achieving those irresistible crinkly-topped brownies. Click here for Sally’s Classic Cheesecake recipe. Thank you to California Prunes for their support. Get The Italy Issue here! Join the Jubilee L.A. waitlist here Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Sally: Instagram, website, “Sally’s Baking 101” cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

13/09/2025

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50 min
27/12/2025

2025’s Top Episode: Croissant 101 With Pastry Chef Nicola Lamb

We’re celebrating 2025 by re-airing our top episode of the year—host Jessie Sheehan’s interview with Nicola Lamb! Nicola is a London-based pastry chef and the author of “Sift: The Elements of Great Baking.” She has a pop-up bakery, Lark, and writes the popular Substack newsletter Kitchen Projects. Nicola joined Jessie earlier this year for a deep dive into one of the world’s most loved pastries: the croissant. She talks about the complexities of adapting her recipe for home bakers after years of producing 10,000 croissants a week in a professional bakery. The duo get deliciously nerdy about technique—from lamination to honeycomb structure—and what it really takes to perfect this baked good at home. Nicola also opens up about her winding culinary path, from being “the office cake lady” to honing her craft at Dominique Ansel’s famed NYC bakery. For Nicola’s croissant recipe, check out her book, “Sift.” Click here for Nicola’s French Toast Cinnamon Buns recipe. Thank you to Diamond Nuts & California Prunes for their support. Order The Cake Issue Jubilee NYC 2026 tickets here Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions, show transcripts, and tickets to upcoming events. More on Nicola: Instagram, Substack, “Sift” cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes” cookbook

27/12/2025

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1 hr
17/02/2024

Pastry Chef Brian Levy Explains How To Use Fruit As A Sweetener In Baked Goods

Today’s guest is Brian Levy, pastry chef, recipe developer, and author of the baking book “Good & Sweet.” Brian’s unique book focuses on sweetening baked goods with fruit instead of sugar, and he joins host Jessie Sheehan to talk about his technique and how it came to be. He then shares how to make his special prune-and-date-sweetened cupcakes with chocolate ermine frosting, a recipe he created for his nephew Hugo. Brian and Jessie also discuss his time working for Gina DePalma, the much-loved Babbo pastry chef; why he loves Costco; and his thoughts on appliance sizes and rotating your baked goods. Want to bake along? Here is Brian’s recipe for the Hugo Cupcakes. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie Sheehan Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at CityVox Studios She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here. More on Brian: Instagram, website, Substack, Good & Sweet cookbook More on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable Bakes Subscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

17/02/2024

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40 min
25/05/2023

Paro Founder Umaimah Sharwani: The Future Is South Asian Comfort Food

Hosted by Abena Anim-Somuah Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC This 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 then pivoted, spending time at Google, Fab.com, and Glossier before launching her own CPG brand. She joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to talk about building her brand, working with suppliers, the influence of her mom, and her vision for Paro. Don’t miss Umaimah’s voicemail to her future self and her Future Flash Five predictions. Thank you to Kerrygold and Walmart for supporting our show. Learn more about Kerrygold butter & cheese here and about Walmart’s annual Open Call program here. The Future Of Food Is You is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Check cherrybombe.com for show transcripts. Who do you think is the Future of Food? Nominate them here! More on Umaimah: Instagram, Paro, website, recipes Follow Abena on Instagram Get your Cherry Bombe magazine subscription here

25/05/2023

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33 min
02/11/2023

BEM Culinary Bookstore Founders Gabrielle & Danielle Davenport: The Future Is Black Literature

Sisters 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 supporting our show. Learn more about Kerrygold’s butter & cheese here. Hosted by Abena Anim-Somuah Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC The Future Of Food Is You is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Check cherrybombe.com for show transcripts. Who do you think is the Future of Food? Nominate them here! More on BEM: Instagram, newsletter, website Follow Abena on Instagram Get your Cherry Bombe Magazine subscription here

02/11/2023

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40 min
01/06/2023

Content Creator Dominique Evans: The Future Of Food Is Smart Social

Hosted by Abena Anim-Somuah Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC This 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 Future Flash Five and voicemail to her future self! (And editor’s note: Dominique now works for Chobani as a content creator. Congrats to Dominique on her new job!) Thank you to Kerrygold and Walmart for supporting our show. Learn more about Kerrygold butter & cheese here and about Walmart’s annual Open Call program here. The Future Of Food Is You is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Check cherrybombe.com for show transcripts. Who do you think is the Future of Food? Nominate them here! More on Dominique: Instagram, Food52 articles Follow Abena on Instagram Get your Cherry Bombe magazine subscription here

01/06/2023

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30 min
09/03/2023

Alison Van de Berghe Of AVDB: The Future Is Global

Hosted by Abena Anim-Somuah Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Recorded at CityVox Studios This week, we look into the future with Alison Van de Berghe, founder of AVDB, a marketing and business development company focused on female- and minority-owned wine and hospitality brands making a difference. Alison joins host Abena Anim-Somuah to chat about her early days in PR, helping companies figure out their “why,” her wine world education, her affection for Mexico City, and the story behind Niv, the new wine bar in CDMX of which she’s partner & co-owner. Also, don’t miss Alison’s voicemail to her future self and her Future Flash Five predictions. Thank you to Kerrygold butter and cheese for supporting our show. The Future Of Food Is You is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Read the transcript here. Who do you think is the Future of Food? Nominate them here! More on Alison: Instagram, AVDB, Niv Wine Bar, website Get your back issues of Cherry Bombe here! Get your Jubilee tickets here!

09/03/2023

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48 min
21/10/2023

Encore! Making Cookies With Sarah Kieffer Of The Vanilla Bean Blog

She’s My Cherry Pie is on a little break, so we’re dipping into the archives and re-airing our episode from last year with 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. Sarah and host Jessie Sheehan talk all things… you guessed it… cookies, from holiday cut-outs to crinkle cookies, creaming butter and sugar, spatula sizes, pan banging, and glazing. Want to bake along? 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. Join Jessie for special She’s My Cherry Pie events in L.A. on Monday, Nov. 6th, and Brooklyn on Saturday, Nov. 11th. Thank you to Plugra Premium European Butter and California Prunes for supporting our show. Hosted by Jessie Sheehan Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at CityVox Studios She’s My Cherry Pie is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. For past episodes and transcripts, click here. Subscribe to our newsletter here. More on Sarah: Instagram, website, recipes More on Jessie: Instagram, Snackable Bakes Subscribe to Cherry Bombe Magazine here

21/10/2023

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46 min
31/08/2023

Kelsey Tenney Of Voyage Foods: The Future Is Food Science

In 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 learned working for some of the biggest food manufacturers around. Don’t miss Kelsey’s Future Flash Five predictions and her voicemail to her future self. Thank you to Kerrygold for supporting our show. Learn more about Kerrygold’s butter & cheese here. Hosted by Abena Anim-Somuah Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu With assistance by Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC The Future Of Food Is You is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Check cherrybombe.com for show transcripts. Who do you think is the Future of Food? Nominate them here! More on Kelsey: Instagram, Voyage Foods, website, food blog Follow Abena on Instagram Get your Cherry Bombe Magazine subscription here

31/08/2023

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41 min
19/10/2023

Detroit Free Press Restaurant Critic Lyndsay Green: The Future Is Food Sovereignty

Lyndsay 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 here. Hosted by Abena Anim-Somuah Produced by Kerry Diamond and Catherine Baker Edited by Jenna Sadhu Editorial Assistant Londyn Crenshaw Recorded at CityVox Studios in NYC The Future Of Food Is You is a production of The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network. Check cherrybombe.com for show transcripts. Who do you think is the Future of Food? Nominate them here! More on Lyndsay: Instagram, website, Detroit Free Press articles Follow Abena on Instagram Get your Cherry Bombe Magazine subscription here

19/10/2023

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32 min

Celebrating women & cool creatives in the world of food & drink.