Christina's Culinary Voyages Podcast

Christina Mueller
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A podcast for the food curious, thoughtful gourmet and adventurous eater.  Go beyond the headlines with me as I talk to the chefs, makers and creatives driving trends and making it happen in restaurants, food, wine & beverages, and travel.  I talk about cookbooks, too! Follow @eatdrinkthink on Instagram and head to christinamueller.com to catch up on past episodes and sign up for my monthly newsletter. 

Episodes

  1. More Than Protein: Fiber + Omega-3s with Defender Bar co-founder, Matt Levey

    1D AGO

    More Than Protein: Fiber + Omega-3s with Defender Bar co-founder, Matt Levey

    Matt Levey is no stranger to starting businesses — Field Trip, maker of jerky, meat sticks and pork rinds, is another company he is a part of. But human bodies – despite the media hype around protein – need more than protein. We need fiber, fats and other nutrients to maintain health, especially gut health. And that's where a next gen bar like Defender comes in. Levey and I chat about the ideal balance of protein, fiber, and sugar for adults and kids, what makes dandelion root such a powerful pre-biotic, and why whey is not a perfect protein solution.  Added bonus? My listeners can enter EATDRINK15 at https://defenderbar.com/ or on Amazon to get 15% off orders of any size.  #balancednutrition #onthegosnacks #functionalfood #gymsnacks #foodwriter https://christinamueller.com @eatdrinkthink

    22 min
  2. Exclusive Chat With Chef Artun: Turkish Manti & More

    FEB 17

    Exclusive Chat With Chef Artun: Turkish Manti & More

    A PhD in Neuroscience and Physics helps chef and restaurateur Omer Artun of Meyhouse restaurants in California maximize operational efficiencies. But it's his passion for food, especially the Turkish food of his upbringing, that energizes the flavors of Artun's cuisine. Our conversation sweeps from Artun's culinary influences, across the breadth of Eurasian manti (stuffed pasta or dumplings), to his 32 year-old (and counting) yogurt culture. #californiacuisine #turkishfood #slowfood #foodwriter https://christinamueller.com @eatdrinkthink

    30 min
  3. The Best Gluten-Free Bread Cookbook: A chat with "The Art of Gluten-Free Bread" author, Aran Goyoaga

    JAN 15

    The Best Gluten-Free Bread Cookbook: A chat with "The Art of Gluten-Free Bread" author, Aran Goyoaga

    Professional chef Aran Goyoaga grew up in a bakery – her Basque family owned one. After a doctor's diagnosis required a shift to a gluten-free life, Goyoaga started a journey of gluten-free discovery, learning to bake sweet treats, like cookies and pies, and then brioche and bread.  I sat down with Aran to chat about how to start your own gluten-free bread baking journey, what butters to consider (vegan and regular), and the joy of holiday baking. Plus a side note about marzipan. #glutenfree #glutenfreebread #glutenfreebaking #foodwriter https://www.arangoyoaga.com @cannellevanille https://christinamueller.com @eatdrinkthink

    39 min
  4. Chef Preeti Mistry Dishes On Their Culinary Evolution and Diving Into Asian Flavors in Napa

    12/15/2025

    Chef Preeti Mistry Dishes On Their Culinary Evolution and Diving Into Asian Flavors in Napa

    Known for their work at Oakland's now-closed Juhu Beach Club where they introduced the San Francisco Bay Area to modern South Asian street food by way of California, Chef Preeti Mistry changed the narrative around Indian food. The James Beard Award-winning podcaster (Loading Dock Talks with Chef Preeti Mistry) talks about being a chef at heart, their path back to cooking full-time at Napa' Silver Oak Winery, and bringing flavor to their seasonal, four-course tasting menu – Chef's Table – at the acclaimed winery.  #silveroak #wineries #food #modern #Indian #dining #napa  https://christinamueller.com @eatdrinkthink

    35 min
  5. The Secret Behind McEvoy Ranch’s Chai Spice Olive Oil

    12/12/2025

    The Secret Behind McEvoy Ranch’s Chai Spice Olive Oil

    The aroma of McEvoy Ranch's Chai Spice Olive Oil lifts out of the bottle the moment you crack the cap. Thank you, proprietary blend of single-origin cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, clove, and black peppercorns, all sourced exclusively from Noble House Spices. I chat with McEvoy's President Samantha Dorsey about how they capture the spices' flavor through their infusion process as well as what makes olive oil from Northern California so special. #oliveoil #chaispiceoil #foodwriter https://christinamueller.com @eatdrinkthink

    19 min
  6. Decaf Coffee Liqueur and Motorcycles with John Wohlfert of Wohlfert Craft Distilling

    12/08/2025

    Decaf Coffee Liqueur and Motorcycles with John Wohlfert of Wohlfert Craft Distilling

    A motorcycle enthusiast, owner John Wohlfert of Washington’s Wohlfert Craft Distilling names his creations after different parts of the two-wheeled machines. His Clutch Coffee liqueur caught my attention. Not only is it available in decaf, it tastes nearly identical to the caffeinated version. Wohlfert and I chat about the technology behind the exceptional flavor and his family history in bootlegging. #espresso drinks #coffee drinks #foodwriter https://christinamueller.com @eatdrinkthink

    25 min
  7. Risotto Revolution with Violetto Chef Mark Shoemaker at Alila Napa Valley

    10/24/2025

    Risotto Revolution with Violetto Chef Mark Shoemaker at Alila Napa Valley

    The chef at Alila Napa Valley Hotel's onsite restaurant digs in on his fall menu and what makes his Foraged Mushroom Risotto a must-try dish. #risotto #napavalley #restaurants https://christinamueller.com @eatdrinkthink

    29 min
  8. Cookbook Review: Family Style by Peter Som, Every Day Recipes Inspired by Home and Heritage

    09/17/2025

    Cookbook Review: Family Style by Peter Som, Every Day Recipes Inspired by Home and Heritage

    As a restaurant critic and food journalist, I probably should not tell you that I really do not enjoy mushrooms. I simply never understood their appeal. Then I made Peter Som’s Fancy Mushrooms and Creamy Beans with Citrus Brown Butter in his cookbook, Family Style: Elegant, Every Day Recipes Inspired by Home and Heritage. Blog Page  https://christinamueller.com @eatdrinkthink

    5 min
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A podcast for the food curious, thoughtful gourmet and adventurous eater.  Go beyond the headlines with me as I talk to the chefs, makers and creatives driving trends and making it happen in restaurants, food, wine & beverages, and travel.  I talk about cookbooks, too! Follow @eatdrinkthink on Instagram and head to christinamueller.com to catch up on past episodes and sign up for my monthly newsletter. 

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