FEED Kitchens Table Talk Podcast

FEED Kitchens Community Media Project
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FEED Kitchens Table Talk Podcast

The official FEED Kitchens podcast featuring local entrepreneurs and food system organizers in Madison, WI.  We interview small-business owners based at FEED Kitchens to hear about their journey to entrepreneurship and the food, people and cultures that inspired them. Join us for a taste of what's cooking in our very own city! Hosted by Tony Castañeda, Produced by Tony Castañeda and Frankie Pobar Lay.A project of the FEED Kitchens Community Media Project, a production of FEED Kitchens and the Madison Northside Planning Council.

  1. APR 21

    Devine Grilling

    In this episode we spoke with Devine Wilson of Devine Grilling. He started his food cart and catering business at FEED Kitchens in the summer of 2024, but his passion for cooking and and using food as a way to build community goes back much further than that. He talks about his inspirations for cooking, challenges and successes so far, and what he plans to do next with his business!

    42 min

  2. MAR 19

    Lacy's Cafe

    This week we sat down with Lacy Rude, owner of Lacy's Cafe, which shares a space with local music venue the Bur Oak. Her business has been steadily growing as the business concept continues to evolve, with more offerings and exciting business partnerships on the horizon. Enjoy this episode!

    24 min

  3. FEB 12

    Madison Cold Brew Coffee Co

    In this episode we interview Ali Belakhdar, owner of Madison Cold Brew Coffee Co, who has developed one of the newest offerings in the cold brew space in Madison. With deep experience working in local food, Ali is in the process of growing his business with an emphasis on natural, healthy cold brew and an eye on future offerings and collaborations. Feel the (caffeine) buzz and enjoy the conversation! @madisoncoldbrewcoffeeco

    17 min

  4. 12/05/2024

    Sandwich Hub

    In this episode we hear from Jason Beilke about his new food cart Sandwich Hub, which specializes in fresh ingredients and house-baked bread. He also discusses how his business model and recipes have changed over time, his inspirations for cooking, and the benefits of working at FEED Kitchens.

    32 min

  5. 11/01/2024

    Mentoring Positives

    In this episode we interview Will Green, founder of Mentoring Positives, a non-profit fostering relationships, positivity, and life skills in youth through mentoring, athletics, and social entrepreneurship. Their salsas have been a hit on area grocery store shelves for over a decade, and their line of frozen pizzas are a new project that started out of FEED Kitchens developing culinary and entrepreneurial opportunities for youth. We talk about how the scope of the mentoring program has grown over time, the impact it has had in the community, and their new dine-in restaurant location.

    32 min

  6. 10/18/2024

    Braisin' Hussies: Part 2

    In part two we conclude our conversation with Michael Sollinger by talking about how to build great flavor profiles and a successful food business. Enjoy!

    28 min

  7. 09/25/2024

    Braisin' Hussies: Part 1

    In this episode we interview Michael Sollinger, owner and chef of Braisin' Hussies food cart. Specializing in slow-cooked meats, his food cart is a three-time winner of the Madison food cart review and has become a fixture of the Madison food scene. Before moving to Madison, he spent time working in top kitchens around the country and owned restaurants in Eastern Europe. We discuss his culinary inspirations and training, why he chose to open a food cart in Madison, and the opportunities provided by operating a mobile food business.

    22 min

  8. 04/30/2024

    Chocolate Rescue for Dogs

    In this episode we speak with co-founders Amadeus Benitez and Arek Schmoker about their innovative edible product for dogs. They talk about their love for their pets, and how their biscuits can help save yours in the event of accidental chocolate ingestion. Chocolate Rescue absorbs the toxins in chocolate that can have serious and potentially fatal effects for our canine friends. We learn about some of the science behind this, and how they have approached building their business around this unique product.

    31 min
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About

The official FEED Kitchens podcast featuring local entrepreneurs and food system organizers in Madison, WI.  We interview small-business owners based at FEED Kitchens to hear about their journey to entrepreneurship and the food, people and cultures that inspired them. Join us for a taste of what's cooking in our very own city! Hosted by Tony Castañeda, Produced by Tony Castañeda and Frankie Pobar Lay.A project of the FEED Kitchens Community Media Project, a production of FEED Kitchens and the Madison Northside Planning Council.

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  • Creator
    FEED Kitchens Community Media Project
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 FEED Kitchens Table Talk Podcast
  • Show Website
    FEED Kitchens Table Talk Podcast

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