Midwest Meets Mediterranean

Laura Bonicelli
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Midwest Meets Mediterranean blends soulful stories with seasonal recipes and kitchen tips. Join Chef Laura Bonicelli as she explores local food, farmers, and flavors through a Mediterranean lens — one delicious episode at a time.

Episodes

  1. MAR 27

    Welcome to Midwest Meets Mediterranean: A Different Way to Think About Cooking

    In this first episode of Midwest Meets Mediterranean, Chef Laura Bonicelli introduces the heart behind the show—blending seasonal Midwestern ingredients with Mediterranean inspiration in a way that feels simple, grounded, and doable in everyday life. If cooking has started to feel overwhelming, complicated, or disconnected from how you actually want to live, this episode offers a different perspective. Laura shares the “why” behind the podcast, what listeners can expect, and how a more thoughtful, seasonal approach to food can bring both ease and meaning back into the kitchen. This is not about perfection. It’s about possibility—and reconnecting with food in a way that feels good. What You’ll LearnWhy cooking feels more complicated than it needs to beThe inspiration behind Midwest Meets MediterraneanA simpler, more seasonal way to approach everyday mealsWhat to expect from future episodes Timestamps00:00 – Intro 00:45 – Meet Laura Bonicelli 06:24 – The Why Behind Midwest Meets Mediterranean 10:30 – The Promise of the Show 15:45 – Call to Action Resources & LinksVisit Bonicelli Cooking Club: https://bonicellicookingclub.com Subscribe & FollowIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and share it with someone who loves cooking, seasonal food, and simple, thoughtful living.

    16 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Midwest Meets Mediterranean Is Coming In January

    In this short trailer episode, Chef Laura Bonicelli introduces Midwest Meets Mediterranean — a fresh, flavorful podcast that blends seasonal Midwestern ingredients with Mediterranean inspiration. Learn what you can expect from upcoming episodes, meet some of the voices you'll hear from, and get excited to cook with heart, soul, and seasonal simplicity. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:What the podcast is all aboutWho it’s for (food lovers, home cooks, market-goers)Chef Laura’s vision for seasonal, mindful cooking About Your Host:Chef Laura Bonicelli is a cookbook author, cooking club founder, and passionate seasonal eater. She brings warmth, curiosity, and over a decade of culinary storytelling to this new podcast — from the heart of the Midwest to the heart of the Mediterranean. Subscribe & Follow:Don’t miss the first full episode! Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow Chef Laura on YouTube for full video episodes. 🎧 Apple Podcasts🎧 Spotify📺 YouTube🌐 bonicellicookingclub.com 📲 Let’s Connect:Follow Chef Laura on Instagram & Facebook Tag your seasonal dishes with #MidwestMeetsMediterranean to be featured!

    1 min
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About

Midwest Meets Mediterranean blends soulful stories with seasonal recipes and kitchen tips. Join Chef Laura Bonicelli as she explores local food, farmers, and flavors through a Mediterranean lens — one delicious episode at a time.

Information

  • Creator
    Laura Bonicelli
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Laura Bonicelli
  • Show Website
    Midwest Meets Mediterranean