Peter Som on The Intersection of Fashion and Food, His New Cookbook Family Style, and Why An Early Dinner Reservation is the Best

Katie talks Eden Grinshpan, host of Top Chef Canada, about her new cookbook, Tahini Baby, and her journey through the food industry. They discuss her life as a mom of two girls, Ayv and Romi. Eden was born and raised in Toronto. She has a love of travel, especially to visit family in Israel, which inspires her food. In her latest cookbook, Tahini Baby, Eden developed 100 brand new vegetarian recipes that all feature tahini in different ways from savory to sweet. Join Katie and Eden for an episode filled with tahini tips, international travel inspiration, and insanely delicious dishes that will make your stomach growl. Follow Eden @edeneats and check out Tahini Baby here.*Disclaimer links may be commissionable. This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Save on the best of spring with great everyday prices at Whole Foods MarketProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie talks with Tieghan Gerard, creator of Half Baked Harvest and bestselling cookbook author, about digital branding, building a community, and advice for content creators .Tieghan did not intend to work in the food space. After originally heading to LA to study fashion, Tieghan felt it wasn’t right and returned back home to Colorado. Her mom then suggested she start a food blog, and together they launched the website when Tieghan was just 19 years old (they’re still business partners today!).With a love of design, fashion, and making things look pretty, Tieghan quickly began finding her style when photographing her recipes online. Her drive and determination has led her to develop one of the most recognizable food brands online. Tieghan shares how difficult it is to work in the online space and also gives her tips for creators trying to build a brand today.Join Tieghan and Katie for an episode that will both inspire you and make your hungry at the same time. Follow @halfbakedharvest Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie is sharing all of her top tips for spring cleaning for the heart of the home, the kitchen. She breaks it down into the actual scrubbing and organization, plus she goes through what to get rid of in order to "detox" your kitchen from harmful microplastics and chemicals.She explains how to stock the kitchen to set up for healthy snacking and meal prep success. Plus, Katie answers listener questions.Join Katie for an episode full of tips and valuable information to start this Spring season off feeling organized, clean, and most of all, healthy.Katie’s favorite salmon: Fulton Fish Market *Affiliate link disclosure, Katie may receive commission from products included in links. Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie talks with her friend and comedian, Leanne Morgan. The two chat about their shared love of country food, humble beginnings, family, perimenopause, menopause, and everything in between.  Leanne describes life on the road as a stand up, her experience in her recently-released movie, You’re Cordially Invited, with Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell, and the ups and downs of the entertainment business. She is currently in Los Angeles working on her own sitcom, and tells about the thrill of having a parking spot with her name on it on the Warner Bros. studio lot. Being from Tennessee, Leanne has strong love of Southern "country" food. Her pinto bean recipe is the one that most reminds her of home, and she has a love of cornbread (with a hint of sugar), fried chicken, and mac and cheese. Leanne is a passionate mother and grandmother. She began doing stand-up comedy at the age of 32 while she was raising her kids, taking every opportunity that came her way.Katie and Leanne talk about their own experiences with diet, exercise, post-baby bodies, perimenopause, and menopause. Leanne's former podcast was called "Sweaty and Pissed," because her daughter, Tess, told her that's what best described her. Join Katie and Leanne for an incredible story full of laughter and relatable moments.Follow Leanne @leannemorganOrder What in the World? https://www.amazon.com/What-World-Unexpected-Curveballs-Beautiful/dp/0593594398 Check out her Netflix special I’m Every Woman and Amazon movie You’re Cordially Invited This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Look for Wonderful Seedless Lemons at your local retailer or visit wonderfulseedlesslemons.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie and well-known fashion designer Peter Som chat about his leap from the fashion business to the food and his new cookbook, Family Style.Peter grew up in a food-obsessed family in the San Francisco Bay area. He learned to cook from his mother and grandmother, both of whom inspired many of the recipes in his new book.After attending Parsons to study fashion, Peter worked for well-known names like Bill Blass and Michael Kors, before starting his own line at the age of 29. In the fast-paced world of the fashion industry, Peter would unwind by cooking himself a delicious meal.  Peter gives tips for stocking the perfect Asian pantry and how to make an entire meal in the rice cooker (it even cooks the perfect egg!). Peter is known for his dinner parties and gives his “musts” for success.  Join Peter and Katie for a conversation that will have you craving all the comfort foods of New York City as well as many new recipes to try at home.  Follow @petersomBuy Family Style here https://www.amazon.com/Family-Style-Elegant-Cookbook-Family-Style/dp/006334730XThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Look for Wonderful Seedless Lemons at your local retailer or visit wonderfulseedlesslemons.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie chats with Molly Yeh, well-known food blogger and host of Food Network’s Girl Meets Farm, about her new baking cookbook, Sweet Farm, filled with over 100 dessert recipes. Many of these recipes are inspired by her own heritage of having a Chinese father and Jewish mother; she uses ingredients like black sesame seeds, halva, red bean paste, matcha, and tahini. She also adds in a nod to her midwestern life with a whole chapter dedicated to cookie salads! Katie gets to sample Molly's Black Sesame Babka, which she has made in collaboration with the famed Breads Bakery. Molly has a fascinating background, having first moved to New York City to study percussion at Juilliard. It was during this time that she discovered her love of food and exploring new flavors and cuisines in the city. After Julliard, she continued to play freelance music and also began her well-known food blog, My Name is Yeh. She became famous for her baked goods and fun creations using unique ingredients like tahini and marzipan and her signature ingredient, sprinkles.While living in New York, Molly met her husband, Nick, who was from a farming family in the North Dakota/Minnesota border area. The couple later moved back to the farm and Molly continued to grow her food brand developing recipes and videos online. She later began hosting her Food Network Show, Girl Meets Farm. Molly tells Katie how adjusting to farm life was both relaxing and exciting for her. She is so appreciative of the space and time she has to keep developing recipes and her brand.Molly and Nick now have two young girls, Bernie and Ira, she tells all the details about what motherhood has been like from early morning workouts, to gymnastics and music class, to how she balances dinnertime. Plus, what harvest is like during different times of year (she even grinds her own fresh flour!).Join Katie and Molly for an inspiring episode that will make you want to bake up something delicious straight from the farm.Follow @mollyyehBuy Sweet Farm https://www.amazon.com/Sweet-Farm-Cookies-Delights-Kitchen/dp/0063052458Check out Molly's Collab with Ground Up Nut Butters https://grounduppdx.com/products/marzipan-with-sprinkles-nut-butter-a-collab-with-molly-yeh?srsltid=AfmBOopEXUwKGmrdhxWwT9nO5SKbgvW9bQYbt53Lcrt2KcPKS3UGflzq Bread's Bakery Molly Yeh x Breads Bakery Black Sesame + Chocolate Babka Combo https://breadsbakery.goldbelly.com/molly-yeh-x-breads-bakery-black-sesame-chocolate-babka-combo-2-pack?ref=reco&recomm_id=a9f021e7d65d4f469019310b45654924This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Look for Wonderful Seedless Lemons at your local retailer or visit wonderfulseedlesslemons.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie catches up with her good friend Giada De Laurentiis on her new book, Super-Italian. Giada says the book is a snapshot of where she is in life at the moment -- discussing the virtues of superfoods, and why quality Italian ingredients are the key to nutrition and good health. She explains how La Dolce Vita, the Italian motto of “the sweet life,” is actually a "superfood." The simple act of enjoying your food at a leisurely pace with people you love has healing powers all on its own.  Giada updates us on her personal life as well. Her daughter Jade is 16 years old and has a strong passion for traveling and discovering new foods all over the world. Katie and Giada discuss the different phases of motherhood, with Giada giving excellent advice along the way. In Giada’s free time, she is an active yoga enthusiast, and swears by both acupuncture and massage therapy. She reveals how she starts each day (spoiler: it's not with coffee, but chicken broth!). She spends more and more time in Italy, discovering new regions and new experiences – she’s hiking in the Dolomites this fall -- and sourcing for her personal food and lifestyle brand, Giadzy.   Join Giada and Katie for an episode that will make you want to book a trip to Italy immediately, or at least run into the kitchen to whip up a bowl of pasta.Follow @giadadelaurentiisBuy Super-Italian Shop Giadzy This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Look for Wonderful Seedless Lemons at your local retailer or visit wonderfulseedlesslemons.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katie talks with her good friend and celebrity chef, Marc Murphy, a regular on Food Network for many years, with shows like Chopped, Iron Chef America, and Beat Bobby Flay. Marc is known among his friends for throwing the best dinner parties with many courses and gourmet cocktails.Marc had an incredible childhood as the son of an American diplomat, growing up all over Europe. As a child he lived in France and Italy, as well as in the US. He was fascinated by food and more than happy to try foie gras and oysters by the age of 8. Marc’s mother is French, and he credits learning much of his basic cooking skills from his grandma when he and his brother would spend summers with them in the South of France.In early adulthood, Marc decided to move to New York to live with his brother, and became a handyman to make money. He would cook dinner almost every night for his brother in lieu of rent, which lead to him enrolling in culinary school at the Institute of Culinary Education in Manhattan.Marc worked in the top restaurants in Paris and New York, including Windows on the World, and his own restaurant, Landmarc. Marc now cooks at his pop-up restaurant called Marc 179, that he operates in Tribeca for three days every month.Follow @chefmarcmurphy This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Look for Wonderful Seedless Lemons at your local retailer or visit wonderfulseedlesslemons.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this two-part episode, Katie begins the episode with her incredibly personal story of her IVF experience, sharing her struggles before conceiving her daughter, Iris. She shares all the details, and discusses the ups and the downs, as well as how she stayed strong and what inspired her strength during this difficult time.In the second half of the episode, Katie interviews celebrity fitness trainer, Megan Roup. Megan and Katie met several years ago, Megan is the creator of the online fitness studio, The Sculpt Society. She was inspired to create her platform after she sensed a need for women to have workouts that are both approachable and easy to do at home, without the feeling of being cutthroat or exclusive Megan discusses her new fertility workout series that specializes in creating a fitness routine for every stage of the fertility and IVF process. Both Katie and Megan remark on how important it is to be able to still move your body during these times, both for mental health and physical wellbeing. Megan has developed this program closely with a known fertility doctor as well as maternal psychiatrist to make sure every routine is built around support and community during this time in a woman’s life.Megan is a firm believer in the motto “Commit to less, so you can be show up for more.” Even if you just workout for 10 minutes a day, it’s something to help you clear your mind and give your body the energy to start off on the right note.The episode concludes with a Q&A from listeners.Join Katie and Megan for an inspirational discussion on women’s reproductive health and the positive role that fitness adds.Follow Megan @meganroupCheck out The Sculpt Society https://thesculptsociety.com/?view=sl-5015862DThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Katie chats with her husband, Ryan, about all things love, romance, family, food, and travel. To kick things off, Katie and Ryan tell the story of how they met, and when their unexpected relationship turned into marriage, a perfect example of how love happens when least expected.Ryan is a longtime food and travel television producer, working on numerous shows, including the Netflix hit series, Somebody Feed Phil. Katie asks Ryan to explain his career path, and he shares stories of the incredible places he has traveled, plus his suggestions for where to go next.A special thanks to listeners who submitted their burning questions for Ryan and Katie via Instagram. Ryan answers everything from his favorite meal that Katie cooks, to his favorite date night, to how to be a supportive partner during the IVF process, and ways to keep the spark alive in marriage.Listen in for a Valentine’s Day episode full of love, laughs, and a little bit of sass with Katie and Ryan.Follow @ryanbiegel  Check out Somebody Feed Phil on NetflixThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Look for Wonderful Seedless Lemons at your local retailer or visit wonderfulseedlesslemons.comProduced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.