Tip of the Tongue is a podcast about food, drink, and culture hosted by Liz Williams. Each episode features conversations with guests alongside Liz's own cooking, eating, and recipe explorations. The show blends personal food interests with broader cultural discussions. It is published through Substack at tipofthetongue.substack.com.
Episodes
Tip of the Tongue Episode 351: An Interview wih Meredith Mills-Merritt
This episode falls into the “You never know where life will lead you department.” Meredith Mills-Merritt found herself in the beauty business, moving to the business of developing and selling build a ready-to-drink cocktail brand from her mom Leah’s summer recipe. It eventually became her full-time focus. Her entry into the business was guided largely by a desire to build something rooted in fami
Tip of the Tongue Episode 350: An Interview with Sarah Trad.
Imagine inheriting the house you and your family escaped to charge your batteries every year. You live a busy professional life and yet, you manage to turn your eighteenth century family home into an inn that serves delicious Lebanese foods. The inn’s reputation is such that you have written a book about it, which include many recipes, and a delicious look at the Lebanese table. She is cofounder a
Tip of the Tongue Podcast Episode 349: Dinners in the Time of COVID
Terry Voorhies, her husband, and friends had a weekly dinner together during COVID. They turned their experiences into a memento book of that time. Talk about making lemonade out of lemons, this group stayed mentally and socially healthy by eating together in person on a regular basis during a highly stressful time. Then they memorialized it in photos and a book. It could be a roadmap for surviva
Tip of the Tongue Episode 348: A Conversation with Evan Hennessey
Evan Hennessey is a James Beard award winner and a Top Chef champion. His restaurant in Dover, New Hampshire is Stages adjacent to the Living Room, with an ever-changing tasting menu. In 2026 he opened a second restaurant, Topolino, for a more casual experience. Chef Evan Hennessey from New Hampshire Business ReviewChef Hennessey has much on his plate, so to speak. And one of
Tip of the Tongue Episode 347: Political Appetites with Nancy Siegel
As we continue to think this year about 250 years since 1776 and we examine and celebrate our beginnings as a nation, how can we not talk about our communal table? Nancy Siegel has written a wonderful book about this very thing, called Political Appetites: The Power of Food in Revolutionary America. Whether it is Washington Cake or a huge Election Cake or the Boston Tea Party, food was an importan
Tip of the Tongue Episode 346: Coffee Culture New Orleans
Marielle Songy has written a new book about the coffee culture of the city of New Orleans. It is part history and part tasting and part exploring all of the ways of coffee.Coffee Culture New Orleans is a book that carries lots of weight, because coffee means so much to New Orleans. It gave the port a good foundation; it helped formed the culture of business as business happened over a cup of coffe
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Tip of the Tongue Episode 346: Coffee Culture New Orleans
Marielle Songy has written a new book! Coffee Culture New Orleans. The book explores the history of coffee importation and drinking in the city of New Orleans, and the political and economic impact coffee has had on the city. She talks about the myths about coffee and chicory. And she explores how modern coffee drinking has changed. Listen! It’s on Tip of the Tongue.
Tip of the Tongue Episode 345: Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival.
Chef Alon Shaya has written a new book, Memories of a Good Meal: Recipes of Resilience Inspired by Stories of World War II Survival, full of stories and recipes which represent the sometimes hidden and sometimes forgotten people from World War II. Shaya is a James Beard award winning chef and the co-founder of Pomegranate Hospitality. He is the author of Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Bac
Tip of the Tongue Episode 344: America&Spain250
As we celebrate all things about the founding of America this year, we can look at the contributions of Spain to the founding of this country. One of the places touched by Spain was New Orleans and the territory of the Louisiana Purchase. The influences from France are often noted when speaking of this history. Those influences from Spain are often less emphasized, but the amount of territory that
Tip of the Tongue Episode 343: Kari
Sheil Shukla has written a new cookbook, Kari: Reimagined Plant-Based Indian Recipes, that picks up where his first book, Plant-Based India, leaves off. It was named one of the New York Times best cookbooks of 2022 and was nominated for a James Beard Award.Sheil is a recipe developer, content creator, food photographer, and a Northwestern Medicine board certified internal medicine physician. Liste
Tip of the Tongue Episode No. 342: Interview with Nora L. Rubel about The Settlement Cook Book
What is the best-selling community cookbook of all time? It is The Settlement Cook Book. Nora L. Rubel writes about its history and its importance in her new book, Recipes for the Melting Pot: The Lives of The Settlement Cook Book. Nora is Elizabeth Denio Professor, Co-Director of Jewish Studies, and Chair of the Department of Religion and Classics at the University of Rochester. Yes, it really sa
Tip of the Tongue Episode No. 340: Cultured with Darra Goldstein
Darra Goldstein, co-author of Cultured with Cortney Burns and Richard Martin, talks about fermentation, recipes, and the joys of transforming and preserving food. Darra is an award-winning author, educator, speaker, and consultant. She has written 17 books and she is an international speaker. We talked about fermentation and the fun of it. Read this beautiful book with fabulous recipes, the brined
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Tip of the Tongue Episode 339: An Interview with Rachel Waugh re the Museum of Food & Culture in Denver
We speak with Rachel Waugh, the Executive Director of the Museum of Food & Culture in Denver, Colorado. Rachel WaughLearn more about the Museum of Food & Culture Here is an earlier interview with Rachel about the Museum of Food & Culbure.. Get full access to Tip of the Tongue at tipofthetongue.substack.com/subscribe
Tip of the Tongue Episode 338: A Conversation about Boudin with Ken Wells.
Award-winning journalist and novelist, Ken Wells, was born in south Louisiana. There could be no one better suited to his investigative approach to the best boudin, the most interesting boudin, and the most hidden boudin, than Ken. This book is a travelog as well as history of boudin. I plan on keeping the book in my glove compartment so that I won’t pass up any great boudin stops when I am on the
Tip of the Tongue: Episode 337: An Interview with Lisa Steele
Lisa Steele started her career in media writing about raising chickens. She took wonderful photos, explained what the chickens needed, and moved onto ducks, and then cooking the eggs. Now she is blossoming even more! From Lisa’s WebsiteWe talk about her career, her goals, and how she wants to reach people. I love that all of her books, even the on
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Tip of the Tongue Episode 336: The Hummingbird Club Series (Part 3)
This is Part 3 of our series about the development from the Hummingbird Club in Evergreen, Colorado. We talk to Sarah and Josh Hess about how the summer is progressing and about the ups and downs of their new business. This episode discusses dealing with staff and customers, and trying to urge customers to try new things. PicayuneThe Hummingbird Club is for our community to revel in. Comfortable v
Tip of the Tongue Episode No. 335: What Do Kids Think?
Children have opinions. So I asked my granddaughters what they think about certain aspects of their diet, about taste, and about the business of food. I was both surprised and pleased that they had strong opinions about their food. They answered the questions with thoughtfulness. And we got a to look into a small window of their minds. They live in Madison, Wisconsin. I watched the preparation of
Tip of the Tongue Episode 334: A Conversation with Krys Malcolm Belc
Krys Malcolm Belc is not new to writing books about life’s journey. But his newest book, What I Made for Dinner: A Memoir, about his family and cooking and fixing dinner every night. Krys is a memoirist, a dad, a baker, and a teacher. In this book he shares the joys and drudgery of cooking dinner every night for his wife and 4 children. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue. Get full access to Tip of
Tip of the Tongue Episode No. 333: A Conversation with Lily Keber
Eating lunch with Lily Keber is like being with an anthropologist, but in a good way. She notices everything. But she isn’t observing objectively like a good social scientist. No, she is right in the thick of it, asking about the server’s children and what’s good in the garden. She and I talk about her documentary filmmaking and about eating in the south. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue.You can
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Tip of the Tongue Podcast No. 332: A Conversation with Ken MacKenzie of Fresh Victor
Ready to elevate your cocktails? Ready to enjoy the mixer without the alcohol? We talk to Ken MacKenzie about his company, Fresh Victor, and the fresh mixers that are available.A Fresh Agave Margarita3oz Fresh Victor Mexican Lime & Agave 1.5-2oz blanco or reposado tequila, or mezcal Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker full of ice, shake well, and strain over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wed
Tip of the Tongue Episode 331: A Conversation with Captain Jason Pippenger
Captain Jason “Pip” Pippenger of Beyond the French Quarter tours is both a hospitality specialist and a licensed captain. We talk about the kinds of special tours that does in the New Orleans area, as well as issues of coastal erosion and environmental issues of the region. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue.Captain Jason Pipp on Instagram Beyondthefrenchquater on FB and InstagramHe has given us a
Tip of the Tongue Episode 330: An Encore Episode of a Conversation with Larissa Zimberoff
In this episode we revisit a conversation with food science and technology writer, Larissa Zimberoff. There are many reasons to think about food and technology and science. And we can look back on her book, Technically Food: Inside Silicon Valley’s Mission to Change What We Eat. Larissa is now on Substack. Get full access to Tip of the Tongue at tipofthetongue.substack.com/subscribe
Tip of the Tongue Episode 329: A Conversation with Nicholas Kelly
We all want to be healthy. And when we are we often take it for granted. For those of us who have a chronic illness, especially one that affects our eating, have a knowledgeable dietician may be just the thing. We may need that guide through the medical and scientific jargon to a simple meal plan and easy food principles to follow. Nicholas Kelly tells us about some of the real issues facing dieti
Tip of the Tongue Podcast No. 328: Get It While It's Hot
Do you stop up the gas station to pick up take-out? Do you remember going to the gas station with your parents or just one parent to buy certain things. Was that gas station your favorite restaurant? Listen to the editors of Get It While It’s Hot: Gas Station, Roadside, and Convenience Cuisine in the U.S. South, folklorist Constance Bailey, Shelley Ingram, and Casey Kayser as we talk about the es
Tip of the Tongue Podcast No. 327: Executive Eats with Adam Kingl
If you are interested in using food to find energy, to calm your nerves, or to become a more cogent thinker, you have found the right podcast. Business coach and speaker, Adam Kingl has written a book with Dr. Jakub Radzikowski: Executive Eats: The Cookbook for a Better Working Life. Read more about Adam I have tried the pumpkin and fig soup recipe in the book. Although I made it with buttermilk i
Tip of the Tongue Episode 326: Blending Olde Raleigh with Brandon McCraney
Once you identify your passion, it is easier to stay on the path toward your goal. The endless well of curiosity for that passion and putting it into action to share with others is not work. And Brandon McCraney of Olde Raleigh Distillery seems to have found his passion. He talks about his journey. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue. Th
Tip of the Tongue Episode 325: A Conversation with Brian Choi about Heritage Radio Network
This podcast is a conversation with the CEO of the Food Institute, Brian Choi. Recently FI has acquired the Heritage Radio Network. HRN is the largest food and drink podcast network in the world. I am honored that Tip of the Tongue is a part of it.Brian walks us through his transformation of the Food Institute from a magazine to and online B2B powerhouse. That powerhouse now includes the Heritage
Tip of the Tongue Episode 324: Picky Eaters with Helen Zoe Veit
Helen Veit has studied the history of picky eaters. It is, unfortunately, a very recent history. And she found it to be a modern phenomenon. Helen Veit is an associate professor of history at Michigan State University, specializing in American food in the 19th and 20th centuries. She's the author of Picky: How American Children Became the Fussiest Eaters in History (2026), which explains the rise
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Tip of the Tongue Episode 323: The Birth of Mightylicious
Carolyn Haeler was diagnosed with celiac disease after a long period of medical exploration. And after she found out what her new path required, she realized that the foods that were prepared for people with celiac disease were dreadful. Lousy cookies and baked goods. Treats were a disappointment to say the least. So she created her own company to make cookies, sell gluten-free flour, and mixes. M
Tip of the Tongue Episode 322: A Look at the Self-Sufficiency of Native Nations with Todd Price
Todd Price shares his insights with us, based on his research and conversations with the Quapaw and other nations as he discussed their food sovereignty. The issues are fascinating and the solutions that they native nations have adopted on a multi-decade plan are amazing. The Native governments really think long term with practical results.Imagine restoring land to viability. Land that had been de
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Tip of the Tongue Episode 321: Eating the Caribbean with Chef Rawlston Williams
If you want a taste of the islands, this is the book for you. It is as colorful as the islands as well as broad in its coverage and full of flavor. This is going to be my new go-to Caribbean book. Chef Rawlston Williams was the chef owner of the award-winning Brooklyn restaurant, the Food Sermon. He's from St. Vincent and the Grenadines. He has a beautiful new cookbook called The Caribbean Cookbo
Tip of the Tongue Episode 320: A Conversation with Tiffany Rose Goodyear
Scent is quite a powerful sense. It is deeply embedded in our psyche. Tiffany Rose Goodyear of Scentex talks to us about planning scent for parties and meetings. And on top of all of this, she owns a bakery called Yours Truly Cupcakes. It’s in Denver, Colorado. You get the connection between the scent of baking cupcakes and the company Scentex.We talk about how scent affects our mood in ways that
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Tip of the Tongue Episode 319: A Conversation with Mia Martensson
Mia Martensson started her career in a small hotel on the Swedish island of Gotland and went on to become an award-winning sommelier, guiding world-class wine programs from Stockholm to South Africa and most recently in Turks & Caicos. Her expertise in wines spans continents, and she crafted a wine and pairing experience at Seven Stars Resort that earned Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence in 202
Tip of the Tongue Episode 318: Crystal Hot Sauce with Pepper Baumer
Everyone has a favorite hot sauce, and the hot sauce families want you to choose theirs. And the Baumer family is no exception. Listen as we talk with third generation Crystal hot sauce CEO, Alvin Baumer, III. He is known to family and friends as Pepper. We talk food dynasties, the ups and downs of the food industry, and all the quirky, but important food things that people in New Orleans consider
Tip of the Tongue Episode 317: Micheline Maynard and Liz Williams Celebrate over 300 Episodes of Tip of the Tongue
My friend, Micheline (Micki) Maynard, who writes the CulinaryWoman Newsletter on Substack, joins me as we talk about 300 episodes of Tip of the Tongue and my first video podcast! Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue.Micheline Maynard is is an author, reporter and a podcaster.She publishes the CulinaryWoman Newsletter, which comes out every Sunday. Her expertise is the restaurant business, and she wri
Tip of the Tongue Episode 316: How to Cook a Coyote with Betty Fussell
What a pleasure to speak to 98 year old Betty Fussell! She praised her Scottish genes. Her book, How to Cook a Coyote: The Joy of Old Age, is a nod to M.F.K. Fisher and her book, How to Cook a Wolf. But the wily coyote is a trickster and shape shifter, always there for both good and bad. Listen to our conversation. Betty lays out her current project and the pains of finding a story line in her boo
Tip of the Tongue Episode 314: WYNK and Angus Rittenberg
Angus Rittenberg is co-founder and CEO of WYNK. He produces legal THC beverages, and he invented the machinery that can be adapted for state by state compliance. It is now the most widely distributed low dose cannabis seltzer in the United States markets. We talk about the intricacies of law when adaptations must be made in each state, as well as the benefits of a THC seltzer over alcohol. Listen
Tip of the Tongue Episode 314: Liquid Jazz
Michael Fors likes wine. He solved the problem of quickly and gently aerating wine by inventing a special decanter that he calls Liquid Jazz. There are also special glasses that will aerate by the glass. He tells us his story. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue. Michael Fors Decanting
Tip of the Tongue Episode 313: The Planning of Food and Drink at the Warbler Hotel
We speak with Joe Mann of Verdad Real Estate and Neal Bodenheimer of CureCo about their new project, The Warbler Hotel in New Orleans on legendary St. Charles Avenue.We discuss the issues of building a hotel from the ground up in an historic neighborhood, the issues of integrating food and beverage into the hotel with the right feel for guests and for city residents to make the place lively and in
Tip of the Tongue Episode 312: A Taste of Madagascar
Madagascar is an island that fascinates the imagination. There is the animated movie, Madagascar, which amuses and takes advantage of the mystery of the place. But in real life Madagascar is full of culinary riches which seem independent of the society’s culture. But the soil and climate support vanilla, chocolate, caviar, honey, and other specialty foods. Emmanuel Laroche became interested in Mad
Tip of the Tongue Episode 311: German Heritage Baking
We talk to Heidrun Metzler about her new book, German Heritage Baking: Time- Honored Recipes, Traditional Techniques, and Culinary Secrets. These recipes are not adaptations of German recipes. These recipes are the real German recipes. They are beautiful and delicious. We talk about her award winning cookbook. Listen! It’s on Tip of the Tongue.Heirun Metzler lives on a macadamia nut farm in Hawaii
Tip of the Tongue Episode 309a: @Abbyin the Galley
Abby Cheshire teachers the culinary arts during the school year. That means teaching knife skills and food safety, among other things. But every summer she becomes a chef on a yacht that travels the oceans. She provisions the galley, plans meals, and prepares meals. And when she isn’t on the yacht, she is traveling on cruises.She has written a book that reflects her travels called Passport to Flav
Tip of the Tongue Episode 310: The Hummingbird Club Revisited
This is the second installment in our first ever special series. This series is about the joys and tribulations of starting a new business. In this case it is the Hummingbird Club in Evergreen, Colorado. We talk to Sarah and Josh Hess, the co-owners of the club. In Tip of the Tongue Episode 290, the talked to Josh and Sarah about their plans as they moved toward opening. Today’s podcast finds them
Tip of the Tongue Episode 309: @AbbyintheGalley
Abby Cheshire teachers the culinary arts during the school year. That means teaching knife skills and food safety, among other things. But every summer she becomes a chef on a yacht that travels the oceans. She provisions the galley, plans meals, and prepares meals. And when she isn’t on the yacht, she is traveling on cruises.She has written a book that reflects her travels called Passport to Flav
Tip of the Tongue Episode 308: Cajun Smoke Seasoning and Shawn Ledet
Do you have a food or drink item that you make for friends? Does everyone welcome it and encourage you, by suggesting that you bottle or package the product and sell it? Are your lured into fantasies about doing just that?Shawn Ledet of Cajun Smoke Seasoning has acted on those fantasies. He tells us about his journey and about his products. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue.
Tip of the Tongue Episode 307: Manchester Farms Quail
Like quail? We talk to Brittney Miller of Manchester Farms about their healthy and delicious quail.Brittney’s story involves quail from the time she was a little girl. Now she runs the farm, develops products, and thinks ahead to the future.We talk to her today. Listen. It’s on Tip of the Tongue.They sell quail products including quail eggs.Here is a recipe for Deviled Quail Eggs from their websit
Tip of the Tongue Episode 306: Deeper into Southern Smoke
The restaurant industry is hard. Margins are tight. Costs always threaten to become out of control. The workers work nonstop in a stressful environment, whether front of house or back of house. They aren’t highly paid. And the stress may take its toll. And in addition to the mental health issues facing restaurant workers, the economy and the whims of weather, politics, and what’s hip, make job sec
Tip of the Tongue Episode 305: A Conversation with Bobby Stuckey
What does a young man with undiagnosed ADHD and dysexia do with his life? With the help of loving parents Bobby Stuckey is a founder of the James Beard Foundation award and Michelin-starred Frasca Hospitality Group. He is also a master sommelier and cookbook author. He is a long-distance runner. He is a man who has embraced the hospitality industry and been rewarded for it. We talk about his journ
Tip of the Tongue Episode 304: Heidi Herman's Hidden Vegetables
For those who hate vegetables, those pesky green things on your plate can be more than a nuisance. They are turn you off to even the best of food. Heidi Herman is such a person, trying to be healthy and eat her veggies despite hating the taste of vegetables. She grew with an Icelandic mother who found the array of vegetables available in the US to be not only perplexing, but a disappointment. Now
Tip of the Tongue Episode 303: A Conversation with Rachel Farnsworth
If you consider getting dinner on the table intimidating, or a chore, or sometimes you’re just too busy, Rachel Farnsworth offers a world of advice for saving money and cooking quickly. No meal planning for you. No making a grocery list for you. She does it for you, with a great depth of other resources on her website. You can sign up for Cheap Eats and get an email with a weekly menu and shipping
Tip of the Tongue Episode 302: Foodini
What do you do when you have allergies or special food preferences or restrictions? Can you eat out or must you prepare everything yourself? Can you trust the restaurant? That is where Foodini comes in. We speak with Dylan McDonnell, one of the company’s founders, about the solutions to these issues that Foodini addresses.Listen! It’s on Tip of the Tongue. Get full access to Tip of the Tongue at t
Tip of the Tongue Episode 301: Ed Mitchell Encore
Ed Mitchell is the name that comes to mind when anyone says North Carolina barbecue. This is an encore broadcast of our podcast about his book, Ed Mitchell’s Barbecue.The book was written by the pitmasters Ed and Ryan Mitchell with Zella Palmer.. In the book they tell their story. On the podcast we learn the story of the book as well as the journey into the 21st century.Listen! It’s on Tip of the
Tip of the Tongue Episode 300: A Conversation with Tamar Adler
I don’t keep a gratitude journal of all of the wonderful and joyous things I experience every day. Tamar Adler does. And her new book, Feast on Your Life: Kitchen Meditations for Every Day, reveals her moments of awe and gratitude in the kitchen. Tamar is the award-winning author of An Everlasting Meal. (She was awarded by both the James Beard Foundation and the International Association of Culina
Tip of the Tongue Episode 299: Carol Ann Kates
Worried about the high price of food these days? Many people are feeling the pinch of grocery store prices these days. Carol Ann Kates has written a book , Grocery Shopping Secrets, filled with tips on buying and storing and using that food. The book covers fruits and vegetables and meats and fish and cheese. Everything in the grocery.I am thrilled that the book has a wonderful index which makes i
Tip of the Tongue Episode 298: The Hummingbird Club
This is the first episode of an intermittent series about the birth and the development of a new project in Evergreen, Colorado, The Hummingbird Club. The project is the brainchild of Sarah and Josh Hess. Their project is a new restaurant that serves brunch every day. It will have a lagniappe hour after the brunch service ends and become a refuge for children after school. You can read the creed o
Tip of the Tongue Episode 297: The Ramos Gin Fizz and John Shelton Reed
Although many modern bartenders find the Ramos Gin Fizz to be a nuisance at best. and more work than it is worth at worst. But that famous drink, invented by Charles Ramos, continues to fascinate us. John Shelton Reed, storyteller, author, and historian of the south, tells the tale of the Ramos Gin Fizz in his new book by that name. John Shelt
Tip of the Tongue Episode 296: Gaye Sandoz and Product Development
Product development, sales, marketing, and kitchen design all factor into Gaye Sandoz’ career. From an education as a dietician to her work with companies and her mentoring of those who dream of making a living making food, she has stories to tell. I love the one about packing a frozen brisket in her luggage, much to the confusion of airport security.There is lots to learn from Gaye Sandoz. Listen
Tip of the Tongue Episode 295: Southern Smoke
Many people work in stressful environments. It can take its toll on you, leading to unhealthy attempts to find relief from that stress. Drugs and alcohol are high on the list of the types of self-medication that might be pursued.. Southern Smoke, a nonprofit organization that supports people in the hospitality industry from the stress of financial insecurity to mental heath issues. We talk to Cat
Tip of the Tongue Episode 294: New Rules of Dining Out
Do you consider a restaurant to be a business? Is the chef an artist or a craftsperson turning out identical versions of the same thing? What is your expectation from a restaurant? Adam Reiser has been a part of the wait staff in many high-end restaurants. He has seen many catastrophes happen. And he shares his experiences and his ideas about guests and guest comportment in his new book, The New R
Tip of the Tongue Episode 293: Shorts with J.M. Hirsch
When you are looking for a quick way to perk up your cooking, just grab Milk Street Shorts: Recipes That Pack a Punch , a new book from Milk Street. We talk to J.M.Hirsch, James Beard Foundation award-winning writer and Editorial Director at Milk Street about the book and its recipes, with ideas inspired by the library of recipes developed from 10 years of Milk Street. We talk about shortcuts, qu
Tip of the Tongue Episode 292: A Breath of Grace
Dedra Faine is a hospitality maven. But hospitality to her includes love and connection. And when she plans for a public event, these same elements are present. Even if you don’t need her services you can learn abouth her attitudes and priorities from her books. Her new book is A Breath of Grace: Embracing the Spiritual Gift of Hospitality. We talked about this and more. Listen. It’s on Tip of the
Tip of the Tongue Episode 291: The Obituary Cocktail
Even thinking about the name - The Obituary Cocktail - carries a touch of romance and a touch of the macabre. That is a tantalizing combination. We speak to Sue Strachan, the author of The Obituary Cocktail, for her authoritative take on the cocktail and other things tinged with absinthe. Sue is also the author of another drinks book, Café Brûlot, about that legendary flaming drink. We discuss the
Tip of the Tongue Episode 290: Chef Celeste Gill
Starting from her family's kitchen in Detroit, Michigan, Chef Celeste has become a fixture on the food scene in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was important to the development of the downtown market. And she has just written a cookbook, Chef Celeste’s Louisiana Kitchen: Simplifying Cajun and Creole Cuisine, which is full of personal stories and delicious recipes. Listen, it’s on Tip of the Tongue.And
Tip of the Tongue Episode 289: The Family Tradition of Laird and Co.
Not many companies that are still operating in the United States were started in the 1700s. Laird and Company is one of them. We have a lively conversation with Lisa Laird Dunn, President and Global Ambassador. She is the 9th generation to operate the business, and her children have joined the company. Imagine 10 generations of apple brandy! Listen to what Lisa has to say. It’s on Tip of the Tongu
Tip of the Tongue Episode 288: The Modern Pioneer Pantry
If you want to cook efficiently and make best use of your resources, you will love Mary Bryant Shrader’s The Modern Pioneer Pantry: A Complete Guide to Preserving Food. It will help you eliminate waste and really make use of your resources. You’ll be prepared for disasters and for those days when you have been so busy that you haven’t had a chance to go to.the store. It is a great supplement to he
Tip of the Tongue Episode 287: The Grill Next Door
Do you love grilling and smoking, but you have limited space to do it? Are you new to smoking, but want to experiment? Do you just want to have fun outdoors? Watch Morgan Bolling as she experiments, very successfully, with backyard grilling. No fancy equipment, just the ordinary stuff that we all might have. The perfect equipment for fun and learning! We talk to Morgan about the show, how it came
Tip of the Tongue Episode 286: Eat, You'll Get Hungry
Sam Gugino has had a varied career as a chef, a writer, and an actor. He has truly invented himself. He talks about all of it, including his new book, Eat, You’ll Get Hungry. We have a conversation about his various careers and we speak a lot about his Sicilian family. The table was the center of his home and the cookbook tells the story. His recipes are delicious and reflect the old-fashioned nat
Tip of the Tongue Episode 285: The Kingsway
Chef Ashwin Vilkhu opens his dream restaurant - The Kingsway - in New Orleans. It is a modern prix fixe restaurant that features the chef’s interpretation of the foods of Asia. We discuss opening a restaurant in these times. When and how you know it’s right for the restaurant, the staff, and the diners. Born in India, Chef Vilkhu grew up in New Orleans, absorbing not only the vibe and flavors of t
Tip of the Tongue Episode 284: Food Person
Are you a food writer? a food person? a writer? Adam Roberts is all of these things. After having written cookbooks, food blogs, television shows, and articles, Adam has written his first novel, Food Person. You read about Adam, his podcast, his other books, and more here. Other books by Adam Roberts. . . Adam’s newsletter is The Amateur Gourmet. Get full access to Tip of the Tongue at tipoftheto
Tip of the Tongue Episode 283: The Escargot Society
There was a time when there were many gentlemen’s dining clubs. There is something very 19th century about them. And there are probably not that many that are descended from a club that has been around for a good while. Although it is a 20th century club, the New Orleans club - the Escargot Society - is a spiritual descendant of those clubs where gentlemen met to appreciate good wine and food. Dom
Tip of the Tongue Episode 282: The United Cajun Navy
Imagine being part of the United Cajun Navy and helping people during a disaster! They help people during floods, fires, and freezing storms to recover from natural destruction and devastation. In addition the organization, made up of volunteers, has embraced solving the problem of food insecurity.We talk with Brian Trasher, spokesperson and vice-president of the United Cajun Navy. Listen. It’s on
Tip of the Tongue Episode 281: The Tequila Wars
Do you like tequila? Ted Genoways has written an exciting, cinematic account of the Cuervo family and the development of the tequila industry. With research deep into records in longhand in Spanish, French, and English, Genoways pieced together the fascinating and exciting story that parallels the development of modern Mexico as well as the modern tequila industry. He tells us all about it. Listen
Tip of the Tongue Episode 280: An Interview about Wellness with Erin Clifford
We would all benefit from living well and eating well, with a goal of holistic living. But how does anyone accomplish such a goal? We talk to Erin Clifford about her new book that not only explains the goals, but that functions as a workbook for getting there.Read more about Erin. and her new book. Get full access to Tip of the Tongue at tipofthetongue.substack.com/subscribe
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