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They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but how do we find ourselves there? Join host Liren Baker in the Kitchen Confidante podcast, a side dish to the recipe blog, Kitchen Confidante, as she explores the food journeys of passionate chefs, food writers, photographers, recipe developers, artisans, bloggers, and more! Learn how they got their starts and what fuels their taste and inspiration!

Subscribe on all podcasting apps, rate & review on iTunes and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on social media at @kitchconfidante

Kitchen Confidante Podcast Liren Baker

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    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but how do we find ourselves there? Join host Liren Baker in the Kitchen Confidante podcast, a side dish to the recipe blog, Kitchen Confidante, as she explores the food journeys of passionate chefs, food writers, photographers, recipe developers, artisans, bloggers, and more! Learn how they got their starts and what fuels their taste and inspiration!

Subscribe on all podcasting apps, rate & review on iTunes and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on social media at @kitchconfidante

    Deliciously Entertaining with Danni Rose

    Deliciously Entertaining with Danni Rose

    If you love hosting and entertaining, you’ll love this chat with Internet personality, host, podcaster, and author Danni Rose. You may know her from her popular YouTube Channel, where she shares Southern home cooking with a modern twist from her California kitchen. She brings this and her entertaining expertise to a new original series from Pinterest and Tastemade called Deliciously Entertaining. Each episode brings together food lovers and creatives to cook, create, and gather, whether it’s a dinner party or a bubbly brunch, and Danni is there to show us how to find inspiration to do it ourselves at home. Tune in for her tips about creating the experience, community, and memories around the table!

    New episodes of Deliciously Entertaining air every other Friday on the Tastemade streaming channel. Tastemade is easy to watch anywhere you stream TV for free: https://www.tastemade.com/streaming

    Find Danni on YouTube.

    Follow Danni on Instagram: @thedannirose

    Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/deliciously-entertaining-with-danni-rose

    • 37 min
    Embracing Comfort Food: Being a Carbivore with Phoebe Lapine

    Embracing Comfort Food: Being a Carbivore with Phoebe Lapine

    Carb lover? Carb fearer? Phoebe Lapine is here to arm us with knowledge to help us navigate the confusing world of carbs and help us enjoy one of the most loved (and misunderstood) foods. Phoebe is the food and health writer, chef, speaker, and voice behind the award-winning blog Feed Me Phoebe. She is the author of four books, including her acclaimed memoir, The Wellness Project, and recently published Carbivore: 130 Healthy Recipes to Stop Fearing Carbs and Embrace the Comfort Foods You Love. Join us as we chat about the biology behind carbs, how we can make carbs work for our bodies, and so much more!

    Check out Carbivore at https://www.carbivorecookbook.com

    Learn more about Phoebe at https://phoebelapine.com and https://feedmephoebe.com

    Follow Phoebe on Instagram: @phoebelapine

    Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/carbivore-with-phoebe-lapine

    • 31 min
    A Slice of Inspiration: Women's Pizza Month with Christy Alia

    A Slice of Inspiration: Women's Pizza Month with Christy Alia

    Pizza lovers, you’re in for a treat!  In this episode of the Kitchen Confidante, we’re chatting with Christy Alia of Real Clever Food. Christy is a dedicated pizzaiola (pizza maker), sourdough bread baker, instructor, recipe developer, and founder of #WomensPizzaMonth, a community and celebration behind the iconic pizza and the women in our lives. This year, she has teamed up with Corto Olive Co. and Stanislaus to help us celebrate at home and a scholarship opportunity to send aspiring women pizza makers to Pizza University. Whether you’re a seasoned pizzaiola or just starting, join us as we chat about the importance of high-quality ingredients, how to make your best pizza yet, and Christy’s dedication to the art of pizza making!

    Get your limited-edition Corto x Stanislaus Pizza Kit and apply for the Pizza Scholarship:  https://corto-olive.com/products/pizza-kit

    **Follow on Instagram: **
    Christy @realcleverfood
    Corto Olive Co. @corto_olive
    Stanislaus @stanislaustomatoes

    Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/a-slice-of-inspiration-womens-pizza-month-with-christy-alia

    • 28 min
    Air Fryer All Day with Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West

    Air Fryer All Day with Rebecca Abbott and Jennifer West

    In this sizzling episode of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, join Liren as she sits down with the dynamic duo behind Air Frying Foodie, Rebecca Abbot and Jennifer West. These culinary innovators and authors of "Air Fryer All Day" dive deep into the world of air frying, sharing the secrets that turned their passion into a 2.5 million-member Easy Air Fryer Recipes Facebook community. From childhood cooking memories to becoming accidental business partners, Jen and Becky's story is a testament to the power of food, friendship, and the wonder of the air fryer! Discover how an air fryer can transform your kitchen routine, offering everything from crispy chicken wings to decadent cheesecakes, all with the ease of minimal prep and clean-up. Whether you're a seasoned air fryer aficionado or a curious newbie, this episode is packed with tips, tricks, and mouthwatering recipes that are sure to inspire your next mea!

    Learn more about Jen and Becky at https://airfryingfoodie.com

    Connect with Jen and Becky on Instagram @airfryingfoodie

    Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/air-frying-foodie-with-rebecca-abbot-and-jennifer-west

    • 34 min
    Noshing with Purpose: Micah Siva's Plant-Forward Twist on Jewish Classics

    Noshing with Purpose: Micah Siva's Plant-Forward Twist on Jewish Classics

    In this episode of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, we're whisked into the vibrant world of modern Jewish cuisine with Micah Siva, a San Francisco-based chef, dietitian, and the creative mind behind the blog Nosh with Micah. Micah takes us on a culinary journey that blends the rich traditions of Jewish food with a plant-forward twist. She shares the charming story of her first cooking memory — making thimble cookies with her grandmother — and her path from culinary school to food blogging. Micah discusses her new book, "Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine," and the personal and cultural inspirations that fueled its creation. From vegan matzo ball soup challenges to creating carrot “lox,” Micah's passion for food and storytelling is as nourishing as the dishes she creates. 

    Discover more about Micah and her culinary adventures at https://www.noshwithmicah.com

    Follow Micah on Instagram: @noshwithmicah

    Get your copy of "Nosh" and explore more in the Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/nosh-plant-forward-jewish-recipes-with-micah-siva

    • 30 min
    Cultivating Life: Gardening for Abundance with Brian Brigantti

    Cultivating Life: Gardening for Abundance with Brian Brigantti

    In this week's episode of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, we're digging into the transformative power of gardening with Brian Brigantti of Red Leaf Ranch. From city slicker to rural rancher, Brian shares his journey from the bustling streets of New York City to the serene pastures of Tennessee, where he cultivates not just a thriving veggie garden but also a life filled with abundance. We'll discuss his first book, "Gardening for Abundance," and how it intertwines practical gardening tips with profound life lessons. Join us as Brian reveals the first dish he ever cooked, the importance of biodiversity in the garden, and why everyone should embrace the soil beneath their feet. Plus, we'll get a peek into his kitchen habits, from his favorite emergency dinner to the joy of cooking with homegrown produce. Prepare to be inspired to plant seeds of change in your own life, both in and out of the garden.

    Learn more about Brian and Redleaf Ranch at https://www.redleafranch.com/

    Follow Brian on Instagram: @redleafranch

    Pre-order Brian's upcoming book and discover more in the Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/gardening-for-abundance-with-brian-brigantti

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

DupeOG ,

Hidden gem!

In a world littered with boring and me too podcast,this one really stands out. So nice to have a totally unique and fresh perspective on all things food and wine. Well done and keep the great content coming!

thenonjudgyvegan ,

Easy to listen to, fun, insightful

Liren has a great voice and conversational tone that's so fun and easy to listen to, while peeling back the curtain on brands and culinary leaders. A must listen!

adsanford ,

A wonderful listen

If you consider yourself a foodie and want to meet people in the industry, this is the podcast to listen. Liren is a curious soul and she has honest conversations about life as a foodie.

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