Kitchen Confidante Podcast Liren Baker

In the Philippines, the term “mestiza” is used to describe a woman of mixed heritage, and a new restaurant in San Francisco’s Filipino Heritage District celebrates not only a rich fusion and reimagining of flavors but a philosophy of building community and sharing food traditions across cultures. Mestiza is the vision of Deanna Sison, who is known for championing her cultural roots in all her restaurant and hospitality endeavors which include Little Skillet, Victory Hall, and the Mestiza Taqueria. Bringing the vision to life is Chef Syl Mislang - her expertise as a plant-based chef hails from her beginnings at the Sacramento Co-Op to her pop-up concept, The Roaming Spoon, and as Executive Corporate Chef at Miyokos. Chef Syl now brings all of her experiences to the Mestiza table, featuring the flavors of the Philippines with hyper-local and hyper-seasonal plant-forward foods. In this episode, we chat  about how their partnership came about, Mestiza’s plant-forward fusion of flavors, the wonder of kamayan, and more!

Learn more about Mestiza at https://www.mestizasf.com

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Mestiza @mestizasf
Deanna Sison @ladydeesf
Chef Syl Mislang @theroamingspoon

Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/mestiza-san-francisco-with-deanna-sison-and-chef-syl-mislang

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Rowena Scherer - educator, author, and culinary curator of global flavors. As the founder of eat2explore, Rowena is on a mission to bring the world's cuisines and cultures into our kitchens, one family at a time. With roots in Malaysia and a detour through Wall Street, Rowena's journey is as rich and diverse as the recipes she shares in her first cookbook for families, A Taste of the World: Celebrating Global Flavors, where kids of all ages can learn and taste their way through each recipe. We chat about the importance of early culinary exposure, creating lasting family bonds over shared meals, and how cooking can foster global citizenship.

Learn more about Rowena and eat2explore at https://eat2explore.com

Follow eat2explore on Instagram: @eat2explore

Grab your copy of "A Taste of the World" and dive deeper in the Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/a-taste-of-the-world-with-rowena-scherer

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

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

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

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