Episode 183 Small Bites Radio

Small Bites was still thrilled and humbled to win Metro Philly’s Best of Best 2023 Arts & Entertainment category and in 2024 we have been named 50 Best Hospitality Podcasts Worldwide You Must Follow in 2024, Best Food Network Podcasts Worldwide You Must Follow in 2024, 35 Best Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs and Websites in 2024, 25 Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites in 2024, and Top 25 Philly Food RSS Feeds in 2024. We kick off the first episode of 2024 with a show so big it is 2 1/2 hours long with some of the biggest names in the food industry!!!

D and L Coffee Service Inc. presents Small Bites Radio the #1 listed “Food Radio show Philadelphia” and #1 listed “Food Radio show South Jersey”. Our newest episode has a fantastic lineup! #SmallBitesRadio has been named Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet from 2020 – 2024, #Bluejeanfood.com named Top Philadelphia Best Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs and Websites from 2021-2024, Best Philly Food Blogs and Websites 2023-24, Top 25 Philly Food RSS Feeds in 2024, nominated by Metro Philly Newspaper 2022-23 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment, and winner of Metro Philly Newspaper 2023 Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment.

John Howard-Fusco started the show off talking about David Murray’s Gouldsburger’s, Mark Callazzo and Lee Sanchez’s Rhythm and Spirits, and Alberta Ferebee’s Aunt Berta's Kitchen, Insomnia Cookies, Guildford Hall Brewery, Moorestown Business Association, Community House of Moorestown, Rowan University, King's Road Brewing Company, South Jersey Food Scene, and more.

With OVER 3 Billion YouTube views, yes that is billions and more than 10 million total social media followers we were thrilled to talk to Natalie Sideserf aka Queen of Cake, renowned cake artist, and founder of Sideserf Cakes at 01:20:30 of the episode. They create hyper-realistic cakes that you have to see to believe. Natalie has had many appearances on Food Network, Discovery+, and Netflix. Sideserf's creations defy expectations and redefine the possibilities of cake decorating. Natalie has already worked with other top tier creators, musicians, celebrities, brands and more including Mr. Beast, Willie Nelson, AMC Network, RAM, and WB Games, just to name a few. Amidst the burgeoning fascination with hyper-realistic cakes, Natalie Sideserf stands as a true pioneer. With her rich artistic background that transitioned into sculpting awe-inspiring cakes, Natalie has successfully cultivated a brand poised for greater heights. As she and her partner anticipate the arrival of their first baby, they envision a spectrum of products designed to resonate with both parents and children including one of the first of many new products launching in 2024, their line of edible clay.

We had lots of fun chatting with Kat Ashmore the creator of Kat Can Cook with more than 3 Million followers on social combined, her 45k email newsletter subscribers, and fans of her "Hungry Lady Salads" on TikTok about her new cookbook at 09:22 of episode ‘Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun’ from Rodale Books. In Ashmore's debut cookbook, she shares 110 wholesome, comforting mostly gluten-free recipes that are full of flavor, nourishment, and fun—and meant to be devoured in big bites! With her signature personality and joy, this cookbook is a celebration of nature and seasonality and encourages home cooks to rethink familiar ingredients. From Hungry Lady Salads and weeknight dinners to snacks and desserts, Big Bites shares recipes for everything you could ever want.

Learning how to finally use the air fryer properly enjoyed talking to Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West the co-founders of the popular blog Air Frying Foodie and the Easy Air Fryer Recipes Facebook page, which has over 2.4 million members at 43:40 of episode and chatting our their new cookbook ‘AIR FRYER ALL DAY: 120 Tried-and-True Recipes for Family-Friendly Comfort Food’ from Harvest Boo