Cookbook Love Podcast

Maggie Green
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In this weekly podcast, host Maggie Green celebrates cookbook readers, writers, collectors, and clubs, with interviews and conversations about cookbook writing and the role of cookbooks in our lives. Maggie's mission is to build and celebrate a community of people who would rather write, read, and buy a cookbook over any other genre of book.

  1. Being a Cookbook Writer: Italy in a Glass with Susan Gravely

    5D AGO

    Being a Cookbook Writer: Italy in a Glass with Susan Gravely

    Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Before we dive into our interview today, I want to let you know I have a very special masterclass coming up called How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook. In this clas,s I will help you: Discover what traditional publishers want in 2026 Position yourself for a publishing deal without years of trial & error  Craft a viable cookbook concept that attracts agents & publishers  Build three deal-ready essentials to help you feel prepared  To register, head over to Cookbook Writers Academy. Today on the podcast, I'm excited to have an interview with Susan Gravely. is the Founder and CEO Emerita of VIETRI, a lifestyle brand offering handcrafted Italian tabletop and home-and-garden accessories. She started VIETRI alongside her sister and mother after they took a magical trip to Italy in 1983. They fell in love with the hand-painted dinnerware we found on the Amalfi Coast and decided to start a wholesale business. Since that trip forty years ago, VIETRI has become the largest American importer of Italian ceramics. Susan is the author of 2 books Italy on a Plate, which we discussed in Episode 234, and today her newest book Italy in a Glass, where Susan explores the Italian ritual of aperitivo, where cocktails, mocktails, and small bites set the stage for festive gatherings. Inspired by her own experiences in Italy, Gravely shares the art of entertaining Italian-style, blending personal stories with time-tested recipes and tips from her Italian friends. Today on the show we talk about: Building VIETRI: From a Family Discovery to a Global Brand Italy, Craftsmanship, and Living Beautifully Cookbook Writing & Storytelling Through Food Leadership, Legacy, and Susan's Next Chapter as CEO Emerita Things We Mention In This Episode: Come learn how to get paid to write a cookbook in this free masterclass  Vietri: Fine Italian Ceramic Dinnerware and Decor Italy in a Glass: Adventures, Aperitivi, Antipasti

    1h 11m
  2. Episode 387: From Restaurant Legacy to Published Cookbook: Nina Greipel and Gasthaus Cookbook

    FEB 5

    Episode 387: From Restaurant Legacy to Published Cookbook: Nina Greipel and Gasthaus Cookbook

    In today's episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast, Maggie sits down with former student and now published cookbook author Nina Greipel, creator of Gasthaus: Cookbook & Memories. Before we dive in, I want to invite you to register for my upcoming masterclass — Get Paid to Write a Cookbook. If you're a food, nutrition, or culinary expert who dreams of writing a cookbook and attracting a traditional publishing deal, this masterclass will walk you through what publishers are looking for in 2026, how to craft a cookbook concept that stands out, and how advances really work. You can register for the class using the link in the show notes. For over 30 years, Nina's family ran The Gasthaus restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky — a beloved hidden gem known for authentic German flavors and warm hospitality. In this episode, Nina shares how she preserved her family's restaurant legacy in a beautifully photographed, full-color cookbook. You'll hear about: The story behind The Gasthaus restaurant and its impact on the community How Nina decided to turn her family's recipes into a cookbook The process of testing, developing, and photographing over 80 recipes What it was like working through the cookbook publishing journey step-by-step How being part of a supportive group helped her finish and publish her book Tips and lessons Nina learned along the way If you love cookbooks with heart, history, and meaningful stories — or if you dream of publishing your own — this episode will inspire you. Things We Mention In This Episode: Enroll in the upcoming Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Masterclass Gasthaus Cookbook

    52 min
  3. From Diagnosis to Cookbook: Emily Maxon's Journey to Real Food, Every Day

    JAN 29

    From Diagnosis to Cookbook: Emily Maxon's Journey to Real Food, Every Day

    In today's episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast, Maggie sits down with chef and cookbook author Emily Maxon, whose newest book Real Food, Every Day was born out of a life-changing health journey. Emily is a trained chef and lifelong food lover who, at age 28, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. That diagnosis led her to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet — a rigorous way of eating designed to support gut health and healing. Drawing on her years of experience as a chef and caterer, Emily made it her mission to create recipes that not only met the diet's strict guidelines but also tasted wonderful and helped people feel better physically, mentally, and emotionally. How Emily's personal health challenges became the catalyst for creating her cookbook Real Food, Every Day • What it was like navigating the journey from cookbook idea to published book • Lessons Emily learned along the way about writing and publishing a cookbook rooted in real-life experience • Practical tips for aspiring cookbook authors on turning personal stories into strong cookbook concepts • How to stay motivated through the long (and rewarding) process of writing and publishing a cookbook If you've ever wondered how a personal challenge can become the foundation for a meaningful cookbook, or how chefs and food experts can turn their expertise into a published book, this episode is full of inspiration and insight. Things We Mention In This Episode: Emily's Fresh Kitchen Against All Grain

    44 min
  4. Being a Cookbook Writer:  Uplifting Indigenous Culture & Traditions with Pyet DeSpain

    JAN 22

    Being a Cookbook Writer:  Uplifting Indigenous Culture & Traditions with Pyet DeSpain

    Today on the Cookbook Love Podcast, I am honored to welcome Pyet Despain, a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe, award-winning global private chef, and the first winner of Gordon Ramsay's groundbreaking competition series Next Level Chef. Pyets's life and work are rooted in Indigenous fusion cuisine, where she weaves together the food traditions of her Native American and Mexican heritage. Through her cooking, storytelling, and travel, Pyet is dedicated to uplifting Indigenous culture and honoring the traditions passed down through generations. Originally from the Osage Indian Reservation in Kansas City, Kansas, Pyet now resides in Los Angeles, California, where she continues to share her culinary voice with the world. Her beautiful new book, Rooted in Fire, reflects her journey, her heritage, and her deep respect for food as a cultural and spiritual expression. In today's conversation Pyet shares: The story behind Rooted in Fire, who the book is for, and what inspired her to bring this project to life.  Her journey from idea to finished book, the message she hopes cooks and bakers will take away, and how her work connects food, identity, and tradition.  The book's structure, including its table of contents, key themes in the chapters, and several recipes you can try at home, allows you to experience the flavors and stories of Indigenous cuisine in your own kitchen. Things We Mention In This Episode: Rooted in Fire and Pyet's Plate.com Columbiana by Mariana Velasquez

    1h 8m
  5. Episode 384: Being a Cookbook Writer: Abstaining with the Saints with Michael Foley

    JAN 15

    Episode 384: Being a Cookbook Writer: Abstaining with the Saints with Michael Foley

    In today's episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Michael P. Foley, Catholic theologian, professor, and author of Abstaining with the Saints. Michael is best known for his beloved Drinking with the Saints series, and in this new book, he turns his attention to alcohol-free celebrations that are just as meaningful, festive, and rooted in the liturgical year. Abstaining with the Saints offers nearly 200 thoughtfully crafted mocktail recipes, along with alcohol-free beer, wine, and spirit suggestions that align with Catholic feast days and seasons. Each recipe is paired with stories and facts about the saints, creating a joyful way to honor the Church calendar without alcohol. In our conversation, we explore: Why Michael felt called to create a non-alcoholic companion to Drinking with the Saints How mocktails can support sober, "soberish," and alcohol-free lifestyles The role of saints and celebration in Catholic life How food and drink can deepen our connection to family, faith, tradition, and community Who this book is for, and how it can serve families, parishes, and individuals alike Things We Mention In This Episode: Abstaining with the Saints The MeatEater Fish and Game Cookbook

    48 min
  6. Being a Cookbook Writer: Ins and Outs for 2026

    JAN 8

    Being a Cookbook Writer: Ins and Outs for 2026

    Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I have a fun episode called the Ins and Outs for 2026. This episode was inspired by the Ins and Outs list I did last year and focuses on things I did in 2025 that I want to do again, and new stuff I want to try. The outs are things I don't want to bring forward into the new year that no longer serve me, or don't help me live the life I want to live, or that use my precious time and life thinking, feeling, or doing.  Things We Mention In This Episode: Sign up here for my email list all about writing, publishing, habits, and writing routines.

    32 min
  7. Eating to Thrive During Menopause with Jenn Huber, RD, ND

    JAN 1

    Eating to Thrive During Menopause with Jenn Huber, RD, ND

    Hello and Happy New Year to everyone! Welcome to 2026 and to a new year of podcast episodes.  Today, we kick off the new year with a brand new episode with registered dietitian, naturopath doctor, and intuitive eating counselor Jenn Huber. Jenn is the author of Eating to Thrive During Menopause, and on today's show, we talk all about: How not being able to use HRT prompted Jenn to learn about nutrition and menopause Jenn's experience writing a nutrition cookbook that isn't a diet book The "5 Key Ingredients" framework and how it shaped the recipes Starting 2026 with a non-diet resolution Things We Mention in This Episode: Connect with Jenn Huber  Download Cookbook Author Platform Checklist

    55 min
  8. Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All

    12/25/2025

    Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All

    Hello and Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings to all! Today I share a message of peace and our shared love of cookbooks. For this special holiday episode, I share some holiday cookbook recommendations, a wintertime story, and the music of Daniel Kantor and the St. Olaf Choir.  Things We Mention in This Episode: Advent: Festive German Bakes  Christmas at River Cottage The Way of the Wolf: The Gospel in New Images by Martin Bell Night of Silence by Daniel Kantor

    26 min
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In this weekly podcast, host Maggie Green celebrates cookbook readers, writers, collectors, and clubs, with interviews and conversations about cookbook writing and the role of cookbooks in our lives. Maggie's mission is to build and celebrate a community of people who would rather write, read, and buy a cookbook over any other genre of book.

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