23 episodes

I'm Peter Barrett, a food writer and photographer based in the Hudson Valley, where I tend a garden that you can see from space. Over the last dozen years or so, I've gotten to know a lot of talented, smart, and passionate people in every corner of the food world. I'll be talking to them about all sorts of issues, ingredients, trends, and whatever else we feel like.

CookPod Peter Barrett

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 11 Ratings

I'm Peter Barrett, a food writer and photographer based in the Hudson Valley, where I tend a garden that you can see from space. Over the last dozen years or so, I've gotten to know a lot of talented, smart, and passionate people in every corner of the food world. I'll be talking to them about all sorts of issues, ingredients, trends, and whatever else we feel like.

    Episode 023: Ashton Zubal

    Episode 023: Ashton Zubal

    This week I talk to Ashton Zubal from Farmstock Farm in Kingston, a collaboration between four idealistic young former professionals who left the big city to get back to the land. We discuss their motivations, their plans, and how far they've come in their first year. Enjoy!

    • 1 hr 7 min
    Episode 022: Christopher Williams

    Episode 022: Christopher Williams

    This week I talk to Christopher Williams, head distiller at Coppersea Distillery in New Paltz. He brought whiskies to taste, and we discussed many things having to do with the making and drinking thereof. If you enjoy a wee dram, or have dabbled in brewing or distilling, or are interested in terroir and the Hudson Valley, this show will be a treat. Cheers!  

    • 1 hr 24 min
    Episode 021: Megan Denver

    Episode 021: Megan Denver

    This week I talk to Megan Denver of Hudson Valley Bee Supply in Kingston. Bees are a critical part of our food supply, and she's doing terrific work as a business owner, educator, and activist. We had a lively and engaging conversation and I think you'll enjoy hearing what she has to say. Sweet!

    • 1 hr 8 min
    Episode 020: Avinash Jeff Barnes

    Episode 020: Avinash Jeff Barnes

    This week I talk with Avinash Jeff Barnes, the executive chef at the KTD monastery in Woodstock, New York. We discuss the long and winding path that brought him here, and the ways in which he has managed to combine cooking with music and spirituality to form a rich and fulfilling life. He's got some great stories, and I really enjoyed getting to know him. I hope you do too.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Episode 019: Andrew Rubinstein and Brittany Bardeleben

    Episode 019: Andrew Rubinstein and Brittany Bardeleben

    This week I've got a double header from my trip to Seattle at the end of April. I spent my time there with Andrew Rubinstein, who has just launched Rubinstein Bagels after a couple of years perfecting his recipe and finding the right business partners. He and I went to grad school together and I went out there to see his first solo show and also do some geeky bagel recipe development for future specials. I also got to meet my old food blogger friend Brittany Bardeleben for the first time in real life, and we had a lovely chat about her life as a pastry chef. Enjoy!

    • 1 hr 1 min
    Episode 018: Mark Bittman

    Episode 018: Mark Bittman

    This week I talk with Mark Bittman, long-time columnist at the New York Times and author of nearly 20 books. We talk about his history as a writer, and specifically the his practice and evolution as an advocate for home cooks, as well as Heated, his new venture with Medium. This was a fun one, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. 

    • 55 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

SUsB ,

Enjoyable and informative podcast

I listened to the podcast recently with the interview of Alice Feiring. I thought the questions were well thought out and Peter Barrett was very well informed about the subject so that the interview flowed well. It was like old friends talking. He is a good interviewer and I enjoyed listening for the whole hour—not once was I bored, on the contrary! Look forward to more podcasts.

aruby_ ,

Fantastic and authentic

If the remaining episodes follow suit with the the first, this is a great listen. A genuine tone of conversation with food professionals. Not your ordinary food podcast, this is an unpretentious conversation with those who cook and those who make cooking look good.

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