Taste Buds With Deb
Hosted by Debra Eckerling, Taste Buds with Deb features bite-sized conversations about food, cooking, and community. Guests range from chefs and foodies to leaders, innovators, and authors. Jam-packed with anecdotes, recipes, and tips, Taste Buds with Deb is pure comfort food. Distributed by the Jewish Journal Network.
Episodes
Purim and Sweet & Savory Hamentaschen with Pam Stein
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Pam Stein, founder of In Pam's Kitchen. Stein loves to experiment with flavors and textures. And there's no better time for it than creating fun hamentaschen for Purim. "The traditional filling for hamantaschen is the poppy seed, because they were originally called… mohn," Stein explains. "Prune became the second [most popu
Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month, "A Different Spirit" & Papaya Boats with Elaine Hall
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Elaine Hall, founder of The Miracle Project and contributor to "A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful B'nai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities." The Miracle Project is a fully inclusive theatre, film and social program for neurodivergent, autistic, disabled and non-disabled individuals. "A Different Spirit" addresses
Valentine's Day, Cake Love & Chocolate Ganache with Michelle Heston
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Michelle Weissman Heston of Heston Cakes. A cake artist with a passion for designing, building, and presenting showstopping desserts, Heston says, "Ultimately, all cake … in my mind should be chocolate." From hyper-realistic cakes shaped like sneakers, Big Macs, and lox and bagels to simple but dramatic Valentine's Day choc
Oy Bar & Jeff's Table, LA Food Culture & Deli Dills with Chef Jeff Strauss
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Chef Jeff Strauss, the creative force behind Oy Bar and Jeff's Table, about his journey from Hollywood comedy writer to LA food innovator. "I have cooked with joy and passion and love for most of my life," he says. For more than 30 years, Strauss worked as a writer and producer on shows like Friends, Dream On, and Reba, a
"Your Last First Date," Matchmaking and Jewmaican Beef Patties with Jaydi Samuels Kuba
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with matchmaker, dating coach, and TV writer Jaydi Samuels Kuba, author of "Your Last First Date: Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker." Food, dating, and Jewish tradition are all connected. They compliment each other. There's a right and wrong way to choose venues and food for first dates; like finding someone's perfect match, t
Going Dry, Sober Curiosity & Non-Alcoholic Margaritas with Hilary Sheinbaum
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Hilary Sheinbaum, a journalist and the founder of GoingDry.co, a non-alcoholic (N.A.) events and menu curation company. She is also the author of "Going Dry: A Workbook: A Practical Guide to Drinking Less and Living More" and "The Dry Challenge: How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free
BagelUp, BagelFest & New York Bagels with Sam Silverman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with bagel-tarian Sam Silverman, founder and CEO of BagelUp and the creator of New York BagelFest. "From the earliest memories that I have, bagels were always a part of our life, a part of our household," Silverman, who grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, says. "When I moved to New York 10 years ago, and I had my first New York
Jewish Joy, Kids Entertainment & Pickle Latkes with Monty Pickle & Halle Stanford
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Halle Stanford, executive producer and co-creator of "The Monty Pickle Show" and Monty Pickle himself. A kosher dill with a lot of personality, Monty Pickle is the first-ever series aimed at introducing kids to the Jewish experience and Jewish joy. Monty's YouTube channel has videos of him performing the new Hanukkah song "
Duff's Deli, Holiday Baking & Russian Tea Cakes with Duff Goldman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with celebrity chef, cookbook author, and TV personality Duff Goldman, Charm City Cakes, in honor of baking season! "There's so much more baking that happens than other times of the year," he says. "It's our time to shine!" He also has a bunch of new projects. A few months ago Duff, who is known for making ginormous cakes that
The Passionistas Project, the Jewish-Italian Connection & Pizza Dolce with Amy & Nancy Harrington
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington, cofounders of The Passionistas Project, a global community of women. "It's all about elevating women who don't often get the support and attention that they need," Amy explains. It's also about helping them tell their stories. Storytelling and food go hand-in-hand, especially in the case
NYBD & Bakery, It's a Sweet World & Italian Rainbow Cookies with Lenny & Adaeze Rosenberg
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri Rosenberg, owners of New York Bagel Deli and Bakery - aka NYBD and Bakery. The husband-and-wife team also own Bea's Bakery in the Valley, as well as star in "It's a Sweet World" on JLTV and have a cookbook by the same name. NYBD and Bakery combines Lenny's Jewish, baking and restauran
Manny's Deli, Old-School Food & Noodle Kugel with Dan Raskin
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Dan Raskin, the fourth-generation owner of Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen. The legendary Chicago institution, started by his grandfather and great uncle, has been serving classic deli fare since 1942. "[When the deli first opened] our customers were primarily Jewish - I would say 95 or even 100 percent," Raskin says. "An
"Everything is Soup," Stirring the Pot & Stu's Stew with Melanie Lutz
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Melanie Lutz, author of "Everything is Soup: Sicilian Wisdom, Nourishment and Recipes for a Delicious Life." In the book, Lutz combines her Sicilian and Jewish roots, along with her love of storytelling. "Soup is life," author Melanie Lutz believes. "When we make a delicious soup that we can serve, we're sharing what we
"Sesame," Seeds & Miso Peach Crumble with Rachel Simons
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Rachel Simons, author of "Sesame: Global Recipes + Stories of an Ancient Seed," co-founder of Seed+Mill, based in New York City's iconic Chelsea Market. The book - and the conversation - talk about the seed's metaphor and connection. "Seeds are the beginning of life; that's how everything starts: vegetables, fruits, huma
Good Karma, Chocolate & Ceremonial Cacao Drink Recipe with Matthew Jonas & David Foerstner
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Matthew Jonas and David Foerstner, co-founders of Good Karma Chocolate. Good Karma offers small batch bean-to-bar chocolate, drinking cacao, cacao blend-ins, and plenty of positive vibes. "Dave and I share a passion for all things dark chocolate," Jonas explains. "Most of the [bean-to-bar and cacao] brands out there are ver
Genna Rosenberg: Being a Changemaker, the Toy-Cooking Connection & Matzo Brei
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Genna Rosenberg, founder of GennComm and a major foodie! A 30-year toy, licensing and entertainment industry executive, she focuses on the intersection of social impact, consumer products, and business strategy "When I was a little kid, some of my earliest toys were a play tea set or a pretend kitchen or plastic food," Rose
Everything Delish, Authenticity & Brisket with Jamie Milne
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jamie Milne, founder of Everything Delish. When Milne launched 12 years ago, she had no idea she would become a viral food sensation! Her Instagram has 820,000 followers, Pinterest has 255,00+ and TikTok has 2.5 million. You get the idea. Whether she's demonstrating quick recipes, sharing tips or partnering with brands, Mil
The Whiskey Bible, Spirits & Penicillin Drink Recipe with Noah Rothbaum
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Noah Rothbaum, author of "The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World's Greatest Spirit," among others. In the book - and in the interview - Rothbaum shares everything you ever wanted to know about whiskey, and more, including the pivotal role of Jewish immigrants in bringing whiskey to America. "In many ways, Amer
The Bagel Who Wanted Everything, Food Cartoons & the Comfort Zone with Alan Silberberg
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Alan Silberberg, an award-winning author, cartoonist and children's TV creator, whose latest book is "The Bagel Who Wanted Everything." This funny, heart-warming story of a plain bagel's quest to see what else is out there in the world is the latest in his series of silly kids' books about Jewish food; other titles include "P
Puerto Rican Jewish Heritage & Mofongo and Matzo Ball Soup with Trisha Pérez Kennealy
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Trisha Pérez Kennealy, owner and culinary educator of the Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, MA. A proud Puerto Rican Jewish woman, Kennealy lived in Puerto Rico until she was 12, at which time her family moved to Massachusetts. She says she is like "Juanita Epstein" from the "Welcome Back Kotter" TV show. "What I love a
BakeBot, AI Recipes & Cupcakes with Apple Buttercream with Babette Pepaj
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Babette Pepaj, founder of BakeSpace.com and BakeBot.ai. The free AI-powered cooking assistant generates recipes, digitizes family favorites and suggests ingredient swaps. "It helps you do everything from thinking about what foods you're going to buy to seeing what's in the fridge [and figuring] out what you can make with w
Cold Canning, Cooking with Bruce & Mark, and Blackberry Conserve with Bruce Weinstein
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Bruce Weinstein, food writer and author of 40 books, 38 of which are cookbooks. His latest, written with husband and frequent collaborator Mark Scarbrough, is "Cold Canning: The Easy Way to Preserve the Seasons Without Hot Water Processing." "Cold Canning" offers a primer on easy, safe, budget-friendly preservation. The boo
"With a Needle & Thread," Jewish Cuban Culture & Guava and Cheese Pastry with Jennifer Stempel
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jennifer Stempel, recipe developer, cooking instructor, and author of "With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale from Cuba," a children's book that will be out in October. A classically trained storyteller and writer, Stempel frequently taps into her mixed Cuban and Jewish heritage to weave tales that engage, inspire, a
Deli Nostalgia, Culture & Knish with Jeremy Kneller Hernandez
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jeremy Kneller Hernandez, owner of Kneller's Delicatessen & Appetizing in Tucson, Arizona. "[A good deli] is like a barbershop with food; everyone knows each other by name and it's just cozy," Hernandez says. "When I have people in the deli here, who are literally hanging out all day eating breakfast and lunch and talking t
Fitness Foodie STL, Group Exercise & Gooey Butter Cake with Natalie Kalmar
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Natalie Kalmar, the creator behind FitnessFoodieSTL, a resource that empowers women and families to live well without the pressure of perfection. " There are so many ways that you can move your body, whether it's dance fitness, playing a sport, [or] walking your dog," she explains. "All of that counts; all of that is moveme
Single Dad Cooking, ADHD & Easy Crockpot Chicken with Peter Shankman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Peter Shankman, entrepreneur, speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Source of Sources. A Jewish single dad, Shankman became an amateur chef, because he loves cooking with his 12-year-old daughter. "I used to think [cooking] was just about creating food that I enjoyed, and then I had a kid and I realized the bar is ac
Snacking Dinners, Whimsy and Hummus with Georgia Freedman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Georgia Freedman, author of "Snacking Dinners: 50+ Recipes for Low-Lift, High-Reward Dinners That Delight." "We put a lot of pressure on dinner," Freedman explains. You need a protein, a starch, and at least one kind of vegetable - five if you are in California. Plus, it's an important part of family life. It's a time to
Jewish Joy Con, Easy Gourmet & Lamb Koftas with Jean Meltzer
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jewish romance author Jean Meltzer, founder of Jewish Joy Inc, which includes the Jewish Joy Book Club and the Jewish Joy Box. Last week, Meltzer announced the inaugural Jewish Joy Con. The three-day cultural convention, set for March 13 to 15, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, will celebrate Jewish pop culture, storytelling and cr
Performance, Healthier Eating & Mexican Fire-Roasted Shakshuka with Chef Aaron Clayton
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with performance chef Aaron Clayton. Performance chefs are those who prepare nutritionally focused meals for athletes. "We're there to make sure that they're able to perform on the field, the court, wherever it may be," Clayton says. When asked what regular people can do to eat healthier, Clayton says the easiest thing is to
Kosher Barbecue, Crack Dogs and Brisket with Warren Rockmacher
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Warren Rockmacher, known as the godfather of kosher barbecue. Rockmacher discovered competitive barbecue in 2013. He competes with his kosher barbecue team around the country and has started competitions of his own, including the Great American Kosher Barbecue Championship and Jewish Festival in Lake Worth, Florida. "Peopl
Bagels, Banter & Banana Bread with Jessica Fishenfeld
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling chats with Jessica Fishenfeld, actor, singer, and host of "Bagels and Banter." "I wanted my own show where I can talk to people and talk about bagels," says Fishenfeld. "And this [is the] organic creation that came about." After moving from New York to Los Angeles, Fishenfeld's quest for a good local bagel led her to create this fun, f
Spago, Legacy and Short Ribs with Byron Lazaroff Puck
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Byron Lazaroff Puck, president of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. This legacy chef, the second son of chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and designer Barbara Lazaroff, grew up in a flurry of cooking, art and hospitality. "There's a Picasso quote that I love, which is, "Learn the rules like a pro so you can break them
OneTable, Shabbat & Gazpacho On-The-Go with Amy Bebchick
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Amy Bebchick, Chief Program Officer of OneTable aka the AirBNB of Shabbat. OneTable is an online platform that connects hosts with guests - and vice versa - and also offers Shabbat support and resources. OneTable, aimed at adults 21 to 39, launched in 2014; two years ago, they expanded their offerings with OneTable Togethe
Respect the Chain, Restaurants & Ratatouille with Sam E. Goldberg
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Sam E. Goldberg, creator and host of "Respect the Chain," a pop culture travel food show that dives into the stories behind the most iconic restaurant chains. "Whether it's Moe's versus Chipotle, ketchup versus mustard, everybody's got an opinion and everybody's educated enough to discuss it," Goldberg, who is team ketchup,
Music, Emotion and Gluten-Free Cinnamon Challah with Happie Hoffman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with musician Happie Hoffman, a former non-cook who discovered the joy of cooking during the pandemic "I understood that if I wanted to have a proper Shabbat meal, I had to learn how to make it for myself," Hoffman says. "A lot of times at [dinners] I'm always helping, but I'm not actually orchestrating the food portion. … my co
Yeastie Boys, Bagel Love & What Makes a Good Bagel with Evan Fox
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Evan Fox, founder and owner of Yeastie Boys Bagels. With eight locations around Los Angeles, the vibrant food truck is full of delicious New-York style LA bagels. Their creative combinations have fun names - mainly pop culture and music references - to go with them. When Fox started Yeastie Boys Bagels in 2014, there were
Culinary Creativity, Kosher Sushi & Miso Mish Mash Soup with Chef Marisa Baggett
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with kosher sushi chef Marisa Baggett, who blends tradition, identity and intention in her culinary work. "My sushi journey and my Jewish journeys are actually very much entwined," Baggett explains. "When I was going through sushi school, I was also embracing Judaism, so there was always this kind of… pull between how I'm goin
Glace & Glace Candy, Nostalgia & Apple Crumble with Sasha Zabar
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Sasha Zabar, founder of Glace and Glace Candy in New York. While many kids dream of opening an ice cream shop or candy store, it's something Zabar actually did! The two stores are connected in the middle, so customers and their friends/family can visit one or both sides, and if they want, mix their candy into the ice cream
"Not That Jewish," Chopped Liver & Laughter with Monica Piper
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Emmy award-winning and Golden Globe-winning comedy writer, actor, and comedian Monica Piper. After a smash-hit run off-Broadway, her one-woman show, "Not That Jewish," returned to The Braid in Santa Monica for the show's 10 year anniversary; it runs through the end of May. Piper was a high school English teacher, before she
Saturday Sauce, Deli Food & Tunisian Tuna Toast with Amy Dell
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Amy Dell, founder of Sababa Foods, which produces authentic Middle Eastern foods with a modern-day flair. Dell's first product, Saturday Sauce, is her take on matbucha. It is a slightly spicy tomato-based sauce, like the base of shakshuka. It's like the Jewish version of Sunday sauce. "Sunday sauce generally refers to [
NOOISH, Matzo Ball Soup & Latkes with Sarah Nathan
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Sarah Nathan, founder of NOOISH, a modern Jewish comfort food brand. Nathan has always been a huge fan of soup. Matzo ball soup in particular is well-known and beloved, so it's no wonder instant matzo ball soup is NOOISH's first product. "[With soup] you get this melding of flavors and that warmth in your heart," Nathan exp
Hannah's Kitchen, Uncomplicating Cooking & Strawberry Ice Cream with Hannah Sattler
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Hannah Sattler, owner of Hannah's Kitchen, a Jewish-focused catering business and cafe in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sattler prides herself on nourishing the soul, preserving tradition and creating meaningful connections through food. While Sattler always loved food and cooking, she started off as an engineering major, ended up
Accidental Talmudist, "When Do We Eat?" & Sal-Mon with Salvador Litvak
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with filmmaker, Accidental Talmudist and longtime "Jewish Journal" contributor Salvador Litvak. Litvak's Passover classic, "When Do We Eat?" stars Max Greenfield, Ben Feldman, Shiri Appleby, Lesley Ann Warren, Michael Lerner, and Jack Klugman. Litvak directed the film that he co-wrote with his wife and partner, Nina Davidovich Lit
"Gursha," Ethiopian Jewish Food & Ethiopian Matzah with Chef Beejhy Barhany
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Beejhy Barhany, the founding owner and executive chef of Tsion Cafe, an Ethiopian and Israeli restaurant in New York. "Ethiopian Jewish food is just a little bit of everything," Barhany explains. "It's an array of an abundance of flavors … packed with nutrients." Her new cookbook, "Gursha" is a celebration of Ethiopian J
Bad Boy Hot Sauce, Gratitude, and Pasta with Sean Kanan
On the 100th episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Sean Kanan, author, actor, Emmy-award winning producer, and founder of Bad Boy Hot Sauce. Kanan, who has portrayed Deacon Sharpe on CBS's "The Bold and the Beautiful" since 2000, got his Hollywood break playing bad-boy Mike Barnes in "Karate Kid III." He reprised this role on the fifth and sixth seasons of "Cobra Kai"
Self-Care, A Three-Second Solution & Tahini & Date Bliss Balls with Remi Haik
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with nutrition coach and naturopath Remi Haik. Haik grew up in Israel, where the kitchen was the most loving room in the house. "It's a sort of love language to feed our loved ones," she says. "We share this experience, [and] we also are giving and receiving [food]." One of her favorite recipes is energy tahini and dates b
Aliza J. Sokolow: Spring Produce, "This is What I Eat" & Fail-Proof Vegetable Puree
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Aliza J. Sokolow, author of "This is What I Eat: Fun Activities for Mindful Eating." Sokolow, who is a private chef, food stylist and photographer, loves the change of seasons … and the fruits and vegetables that go with it. "My eating and cooking and shopping is very seasonal," Sokolow says. "Luckily in California we h
"The Writer," Food Legacy and Whitefish Salad with the Berkowitz Brothers
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Ben and Max Berkowitz aka the Berkowitz Brothers. The award-winning producing and writing duo (NotABillionaire.com) co-wrote the graphic novel, "The Writer," along with Josh Gad. "The Writer," illustrated by Marvel and DC Comics legend Ariel Olivetti (who they pitched via Instagram DM), is a four-issue series, to be releas
The Kosher Baker, Correcting Baking Mistakes & Babka Bites with Chef Paula Shoyer
Known as "the kosher baker," Paula Shoyer started baking at the age of five with her Easy Bake oven. At the time, she had no idea it was even possible to make baking her career. A former lawyer, Shoyer's decision to go to cooking school in Paris for fun evolved into an amazing career. "I took all of those dairy pastry desserts, converted them into parve or dairy-free desserts, so that I could
Mad Scientist Cooking, Family Food Cultures & Latkes with Joshua Silverstein
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Joshua Silverstein, an award-winning actor, comic, writer, allergy-culture advocate and food lover. Silverstein's creativity clearly lends itself well to the kitchen, especially since he needs to work around his many allergies. "My relationship with food has been challenging, it's been exciting, it's led to a lot of int
French-Kosher Cuisine, Comfort Food & Heart-Shaped Ravioli with Chef Olivia Ostrow
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with chef Olivia Ostrow of Miami's Ostrow Brasserie. Her restaurant is the only kosher-French restaurant in the United States. As a French person and a chef, Ostrow's love language is food. "This is how we express ourselves," she says. Ostrow - who was born in Paris, moved to the States with her family in the 1990s, and spent
Food Forward, Sharing Abundance & Stuffed Cabbage with Rick Nahmias
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Rick Nahmias, founder and CEO of Food Forward. The nonprofit recovers surplus produce that would go to waste and distributes it to agencies who feed the hungry. "We're the Robin Hoods of produce," Nahmias explains. "We recover it, we refrigerate it, and then we redistribute it." While Food Forward is based in Los Angeles
Grocery Shopping, Eating Whole Foods & Quinoa Salad with Chef Elizabeth Mehditach
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Chef Elizabeth Mehditach, whose mission is to unite people through food. With a specialty in the fusion of California, Mediterranean, and Middle Eastern cuisine, Mehditach is all for eating healthy, as long as you remember that it's okay to make exceptions. "If you have a cheat day, just get back on [the wagon]," Mehditach
Rebuilding, Community & World Central Kitchen with Daniel Shemtob
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with chef and restaurateur Daniel Shemtob, whose home burned down in the Palisades fire. He is also one of many local chefs teaming with José Andrés' World Central Kitchen (WCK) to feed those displaced by the fires and first responders. 'It's been crazy, dealing with the consequences of losing your home, losing all your stuff, d
Hippy Pilgrim Helpline, Cooking in Crisis & Brisket with Suzy Sapir
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Suzy Sapir, founder of the Hippy Pilgrim Helpline. Every night, between 4 pm and 6pm PT, Sapir, who also owns the Hippy Pilgrim gourmet seasoning company, takes calls on her private cell: 781-291-0264. People around the world ask her cooking questions or just call to chat. Los Angeles, where Deb and the Jewish Journal are
Modern Metal, An Entertaining-Friendly Home & Kugel with Annie Kantor
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Annie Kantor, owner of Modern Metal, about decorating with entertaining in mind. The key is to create a beautiful space that exudes warmth and encourages conversation.. "I don't really have doors on the whole main floor of our house because … I wanted to encourage socialization," Kantor explains. "And we designed [the kitc
The Chocolate Project, Bean-to-Bar & Dark Chocolate Truffles with Ruth Kennison
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with chocolatier and chocolate educator Ruth Kennison of The Chocolate Project. Honey represents a sweet Jewish New Year! Why not kick off the calendar year by indulging in chocolate. Just make sure it's the good kind. "When you're using really good chocolate, it just elevates everything," explains Kennison, who turned a life-
Hanukkah Panel and Latke Recipes with Eitan Bernath, Joan Nathan and Beth Ricanati
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, Debra Eckerling hosts a special Hanukkah panel with authors Eitan Bernath ("Eitan Eats the World"), Joan Nathan ("My Life in Recipes," "A Sweet Year" and many others) and Beth Ricanati ("Braided: A Journey of A Thousand Challahs"). Holidays are all about uniting friends, old and new. What better way to honor Hanukkah than to bring together three previous T
Until the Last Pickle, Family & Sirniki with Yuliya Patsay
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Yuliya Patsay, author of "Until the Last Pickle: A Memoir in 18 Recipes." A Soviet-born, San Francisco-raised storyteller, Patsay started this project as a collection of family recipes; it turned into a celebration of her past and a legacy for the future. The first two recipes Patsay collected were her grandmother's blin
The Braid, Tastes of Tradition & Katie Chin's Latkes with David Chiu
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with David Chiu, communication manager at The Braid and producer of their new video series, "Tastes of Tradition." "One thing that we at The Braid notice is that food and storytelling, especially for us Jews, are inseparable," Chiu explains. "Food is as much about the people you're sharing it with as the recipes themselves."
Hydroponics, Giving & Growing Peace with Steven Hoffen
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with New York teen Steven Hoffen, founder of Growing Peace Inc. The organization installs hydroponic systems in communities in need, so that they can grow their own fresh produce. "Growing Peace is really about trying to give back to the world, to my community, and trying to help it out and make the world a better place," he sa
Straight to the Hips Baby, Seasons Around the Table & Apple and Pear Crumble with Jessie-Sierra Ross
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jessie-Sierra Ross, founder of Straight to the Hips, Baby, and author of "Seasons Around the Table: Effortless Entertaining with Floral Tablescapes & Seasonal Recipes." Ross took the leap from prima ballerina into the food and cooking world, after she retired from professional dance. "I started cooking at my mother's sid
Lodge Bread, Baking Bread and Shakshuka Recipe with Or Amsalam
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with chef Or Amsalam, a two-time James Beard Award semifinalist and founder of Lodge Bread Co., which has three locations in Los Angeles. Amsalam, who served in the military before pursuing his culinary dreams at Le Cordon Bleu, says he has always been obsessed with bread. "Bread has always been a staple in my household," Ams
Food Writing, Studying Citrus & Mojito Cookies with Aaron Hamburger
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with author, food writer, and recipe writer Aaron Hamburger. His novels include "Faith for Beginners" and "Hotel Cuba;" which is based on his grandparents' immigration story. Hamburger also developed the babka recipes for Lesléa Newman's children's book "The Babka Sisters." While food informs all of his genres, cooking has not a
Matlock, the Magic of Food & Lentil Salad with Yael Grobglas
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with actress Yael Grobglas. Grobglas, who played the series regular dual-roles of 'Petra' and 'Anezka' on "Jane the Virgin;" Hallmark Channel's "Hanukkah on Rye;" and recently started an arc on the new "Matlock," believes food is magical. "It can heal you, it can make you happy, it can bring people together," she says. Grob
Jake Makes It Easy, Cooking with Love and Date Brownies with Jake Cohen
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with chef, cookbook author and dinner-party aficionado Jake Cohen. The author of "Jew-ish" and "I Could Nosh," Cohen believes cooking should be easy, fun, and shared with others. That message comes out loud and clear in his new show, "Jake Makes It Easy" on the FYI channel. "Going to the gym is difficult, but the hardest part is
Food Poetry, Children's Books & Latkes with Lesléa Newman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with children's book author, fiction writer and poet Lesléa Newman. Jewish comfort food showed up in one her first children's books, "Matzo Ball Moon," and has been making appearances in her work ever since. "[Food is] part of our every holiday, every Shabbat," Newman, whose titles include "The Babka Sisters," "A Sweet Passover
Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook & Brisket Tacos with Ilan Stavans & Margaret Boyle
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Ilan Stavans and Margaret Boyle, authors of "Sabor Judío: The Jewish Mexican Cookbook." "The book is a celebration of Jewish Mexican identity, but it also is a celebration of all diaspora identity and how people connect with culture and movement through food," says Boyle, director of Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx St
Opulent Nosh, Breakfast & Matzo Brei with Ken Albala
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Ken Albala, author of Opulent Nosh: A Cookbook for Audacious Appetites and other books about food. A professor of history at the University of the Pacific, Albala's other books span from Eating Right in the Renaissance to The Great Gelatin Revival: Savory Aspics, Jiggly Shots, and Outrageous Desserts. He has written histori
From Ballet to Food, the "Iron Chef" Influence & Meringues with Ariel Kanter
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with food and lifestyle writer Ariel Kanter, whose Substack is called Rel's Recs, and who fell in love with food by accident. Growing up as a ballerina, food was not part of Kanter's lifestyle. Then in high school, she discovered the original Japanese version of "Iron Chef" on the Food Network. Kanter loved the experimentation
Pastabilities, Pressure Luck Cooking & Kasha Varnishkes with Jeffrey Eisner
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jeffrey Eisner, founder of Pressure Luck Cooking and the bestselling author of the "Step-by-Step Instant Pot" series of cookbooks. "Pastabilities," is his fifth and first non-Instant Pot-centric cookbook. Filled with his signature user-friendly style of instruction – and chapters that include farm and garden, soups, salads,
Spice of Life Catering, Gourmet Kosher Cooking & Chilean Sea Bass with Chef Jeffrey Kollinger
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jeffrey Kollinger, of Spice of Life Catering in Dallas. He's a celebrated chef, kosher caterer, and CEO with more than three decades of experience. Whereas kosher food sometimes gets a bad rap–you can't mix milk with meat, you need separate kitchens, you can only eat fish with scales–Kollinger believes kosher can be gourmet
Braided, Breaking Bread & Challah Recipe with Beth Ricanati
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Dr. Beth Ricanati, author of "Braided: A Journey of a Thousand Challahs." More than 15 years ago, Ricanati started baking challah on Fridays as a self-care ritual. Now, she gives challah workshops–both in person and digitally–around the country to people of all faiths, and speaks about the teachings in her book. "When you
Snibbs, Hospitality & Matzo Pizza with Chef Daniel Shemtob
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with chef/restaurateur Daniel Shemtob, The Lime Truck, TLT, and Hatch Yakitori. The all-star winner of Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race," Shemtob is also co-founder of Snibbs, the world's most comfortable non-slip shoe. About two weeks before opening Hatch, Shemtob had a nasty fall in the kitchen. "I herniated and s
Subarz, Switching Careers and Brisket with Daphne Subar
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Daphne Subar, founder of Subarzsweets. Subar launched her company–a unique online bakery and gifting service–in 2016, after practicing law for 26 years. "I love to bake, I love to cook and I would always be experimenting in the kitchen," Subar explains. "It was really my [three] daughters who encouraged me–almost challenged
The Narrative Method, Library Dinners & Cinnamon Surprise Cake with Shari Foos
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Shari Foos, founder of The Narrative Method. The nonprofit addresses the crisis of loneliness by connecting people to their stories and creative expression. Now in its tenth year, The Narrative Method offers free online salons, interviews with interesting people, programs for communities in need, and more. One of the event
Philanthropy, Food in Entertainment & Chicken Chilaquiles with Patricia Heaton
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with actor, writer, and philanthropist Patricia Heaton. While Heaton has created relatable characters on TV over the years ("Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Middle," "Carol's Second Act"), she is also known for her commitment to philanthropy, as well as a love of food. As founder of an organization called O7C, which stands for O
Life's a Feast, French Food & Crémet Nantais with Jamie Schler
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jamie Schler, a Jewish American writer, hotel owner, and jam maker, who has lived in France for decades. Schler specializes in food and culture, and loves sharing the traditions and history behind French food, which she does on her "Life's a Feast by Jamie Schler" Substack. "Once I had kids, I started to be fascinated by th
The Effects of Pickled Herring, Food, Family & Vegan Meatloaf with Alex Schumacher
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with author/illustrator Alex Schumacher. While you would expect Schumacher's graphic novel "The Effects of Pickled Herring to be about food - and it is - it's not in the way you think. While the title dish is only mentioned a couple of times, the love and joy of food is a theme found throughout. Schumacher's semi-biographical wo
Cooking in Israel, Sharing Recipes & Overnight French Toast with Chef Shawna Goodman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Chef Shawna Goodman. Among other endeavors, Chef Goodman combines her love of cooking and living in Israel with her philanthropic work; she also leads a yearly tour for women, called Shefa. "The incredible initiatives that are coming from everybody's regular kitchen [in Israel] and the capacity for giving is [amazing]," sh
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