Food Blog Radio

Food Blog Radio Episode #50 We're traveling down the California Coast to visit with Laura Bashar of Family Spice: Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair!  Blogging since 2009, Laura is an award-winning Cookbook Author, recipe developer, photographer, graphic designer, wife and Mom of three beautiful children!   Listen as we chat with Laura about: How we met Laura! How she started blogging - Learning HTML in 2008 Constantly Creating! Her Cookbook:  Cooking Techniques and Recipes with Olive Oil From E-book to Print Book Learning how to do everything to self-publish a cookbook! Where her interest in Photography began Equipment she uses for food photography Getting into videos!  Figuring out how to do it! What does the future hold for Family Spice? Constantly evolving!  Brilliant revelations!  Want to learn more about Laura? Blog: http://familyspice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyspice/?fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyspice/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/familyspice/

Food Blog Radio Episode #49 We travel (virtually) to Alaska to visit with Laura Sampson from Little House, Big Alaska!  (Originally the food blog “Hey What’s for Dinner Mom?”)  As well as being a blogger, and writer, Laura is  mom to three boys, she raises pigs, meat birds, turkeys, egg laying hens and keeps bees too!  In a short 90 day Alaskan growing season, Laura does her best to provide as much of their own produce as possible! Listen as we chat with Laura about: How we met Laura How she started blogging "Hey, What's for Dinner Mom?" Kids, Healthy Eating and Food Activism Rebranding as "Little House, Big Alaska" Food, DIY, Gardening and Life! The challenges of gardening in Alaska The challenges of rebranding her entire blog Tips and tricks for successful rebranding! Growing social media Making connections with other bloggers and building your tribe! Advice for anyone wanting to start a blog Take the high road with any online negativity  Want to learn more about us?  You can find us: Blog: http://littl

Food Blog Radio Episode #48 It's our one year anniversary!  We're chatting about our fabulous guests and reminiscing about the fun times we had with all of you this year! Listen as we chat about: Life!  Listen to Gary sing! Recapping our fabulous guests from last year. We've been to 8 different countries with our podcast and looking forward to many more! How we've made people famous:  The power of Food Blog Radio! Stuff we really like about doing this podcast! Shameless invitation for sponsors What the future holds for Food Blog Radio Anniversary Wishes from Former Guests!  You've got to listen  to these wonderful sound bites!  Want to learn more about us?  You can find us: Blog Link: You're already here!  www.foodblogradio.com Facebook: Food Blog Radio Twitter:  @FoodBlogRadio Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in next Friday for another new guest! Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

Food Blog Radio Episode #47 This week we chat with Kita Roberts of Pass the Sushi and Girl Carnivore. Kita believes in mastering your tool, whatever it may be!  Her blogs are bursting with humor, delicious food, a little bit of adventure, occasional bad language and stunning photography! Listen as we chat with Kita about: IFBC - her experience! Her beginnings with food and cooking How 'Pass the Sushi' has transformed over the years The birthday present that sparked 'Girl Carnivore' We have a bigger voice beyond our blogs What six year-old Kita wanted to be when she grew up! The evolution of her photography skills Constructing the story behind the scene Advice for taking better pictures Pop-up Food Photography Workshops! FoodiePopUps.Com Finding your audience and building relationships  Want to learn more about Kita?  You can find her here: Blog:  Pass the Sushi Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PasstheSushi Blog:  Girl Carnivore Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GirlCarnivore/?fref=ts Twitter: https://

Food Blog Radio Episode #46 This week we chat about our recent trip to Sacramento for the 2016 International Food Bloggers Conference!  We recap and discuss the tours, speakers, educational sessions and of course, the food! Listen as we tell you all about: Our broken hearts ~ A sad farewell to one of our favorite conferences Pre-conference Tours Keynote Speaker - Chef John Ash Sacramento - The Farm to Fork Capital! Learning and sharing a different approach to food Our favorite conference sessions Gary ate bugs! UC Davis and our love for PhD Candidate Hoby Wedler Farm to Fork Feast on Saturday Night! Where we ate in Sacramento Coconut's Fish Cafe and Ricks Dessert Diner! Shoutouts to our favorite presenters and sponsors Thank you Foodista, Zephyr Conferences and IFBC! Gary is famous!  Come visit our Facebook Page!    Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in next Friday for another new guest! Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave

Food Blog Radio Episode #44 This week we chat it up with culinary graduate Art Rodriguez & home cook Stephen Chavez of Latino Foodie fame! Based in Los Angeles, Latino Foodie is the source for original and adapted recipes that are a mix of traditional and modern interpretations of Mexican dishes.   Listen in as we chat with Art & Stephen about: How Latino Foodie started Why they are successful food bloggers Favorite places to eat in L.A. How to do a restaurant review Getting picked up by the New York Times Improving on traditional Latino recipes How they work together in the kitchen Where and how they learned to cook Working with brands And so much more! Want to know more about Art & Stephen?  Connect with her on social media here:  Website: http://www.latinofoodie.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LatinoFoodie Google +: https://www.google.com/+Latinofoodie Twitter: http://twitter.com/latinofoodie   Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in Friday's for another new podcast!   Where t

Food Blog Radio Episode #43 This week we chat it up with Amanda Rettke, baker, blogger, author, wife and mother behind the popular website I Am Baker. She has worked amazing publications such as: Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People Magazine, Epicurious, Brides, and more! Join us on another fun adventure in food blogging. Listen in as we chat with Amanda about: Tips for successfully running a blog and enjoying family life at the same time. How I Am Baker started. Why Sara is Amanda's kind of people. Amanda's success on Facebook. Growing up in Fargo. Her beautiful cookbook "Surprise Inside Cakes". Her speaking career. What the future for Amanda looks like. Want to know more about Amanda?  Connect with her on social media here:  Website: http://iambaker.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambaker.net Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/iambaker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iambakertweets Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iambaker Buy Amanda's book on Amazon: Surpris

Food Blog Radio Episode #42 This week we chat with Erika Penzer Kerekes, food blogger, Condiment Queen, and founder of Not Ketchup!  Not Ketchup are sauces that are sweet and tangy like ketchup or barbecue sauce, but are made from fruit instead of tomatoes. Erika shares how she started blogging and how her amazing new business came to life! Listen in as we chat with Erika about: How she started blogging Founding FBLA - Food Bloggers Los Angeles/building a community of bloggers From blogging to starting a new food business The story behind Not Ketchup How to bring a product to market Research and development The challenge of sourcing fruit products We discuss the financials - The cost of starting a business Marketing costs - how to get the word out about your product Some of the lessons she learned along the way Consulting with new business owners - paying it forward The importance of relationships and networking People like to buy what they know Advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs Transitioning to No Adde

Food Blog Radio Episode #41 An avid lover of all things food, travel and adventure, Tanaya Ghosh joins us this week on Food Blog Radio!  Tanaya has a passion for creating meaningful connections  with people through food and foodie events!  You can find her eating, taking pictures and exploring the Orange County and Los Angeles areas, doing behind-the-scenes interviews, sharing on her Blog, Instagram, Snapchat and her live video shows! Listen in as we chat with Tanaya about: Her educational background: USC vs. UCLA Working as a Food Editor and Radio Host Where "Tanaya's Table" came from Working in Public Relations Starting a blog! Family support!  Learning what's important! Tastemade to YouTube Beyond the blog - hiking and Jelly Bean the dog! Nick names for Gary and Sara? Advice for growing followers on Instagram Photography:  Smart phones vs. DSLR Vlogging and Travel Photo tips Nom.Com Tanaya's Kitchen Inspirations Her favorite places & events around Los Angeles! Want to know more about Tanaya?  Connect

Food Blog Radio Episode #40 Taryn is the Editor-In-Chief and Chief Eating Officer of the award-winning online blog, dining and culinary guide for Phoenix, Arizona, aptly named "Phoenix Bites!"  Taryn helps people find anything from local restaurant news, reviews, menu specials, interviews with chefs, culinary event announcements, and everything in between.  A hard-working writer, wife, and mother of two boys, Taryn is also the founder of Food Bloggers Arizona, coordinates media events and firmly believes food should not be over-complicated! Listen in as we chat with Taryn about: What is Phoenix Bites? How it all began Whatever you put out in the world, you get back! Taryn shares the ONE place in Phoenix you can't miss! Is "stickability" a word?  Discussing James Beard nominees and recognition for Arizona Chefs Great places to eat in Sedona, Flagstaff and Tucson! A rise in "elevated fast casual" restaurants Tips for taking pictures in restaurants Advice for how to approach a restaurant owner or media organiza

Food Blog Radio Episode #39 Chef Taji Marie is a chef, caterer, blogger, food stylist, culinary consultant and Chopped Champion!  A Northern California native who now lives in Los Angeles, Taji believes in the simple philosophy of "Trust your gut!"  She says "It's the thing I tell myself at any crossroads, big or small, and it's advice that's never let me down." Listen in as we chat with Taji about: How she came to Los Angeles A year in St. John, Virgin Islands Sur La Table The beginnings of her blog:  Trust UR Gut We discuss videos Taji's catering business - feeding professional athletes Creative Culinary Consulting Her culinary background and advice for anyone interested in a career in cooking Being on Chopped Her Pop up Dinners Recipe development and how she comes up with ideas New things for the future!  Adding another project to the mix! Want to know more about Chef Taji Marie?  Find her on all her social media channels here:  Blog site: http://trusturgut.com Website: http://www.tajimarie.com Facebook

Food Blog Radio Episode #38 This week, we chat with Dr. Alice d'Antonio Phillips or "Ally" as she is known in the food world!  Her signature cuisine can be described as ‘Bohemian Bold.'  A child of the 60's, now in her 60's, she invites you to jump on her magic carpet and travel with her around the world through her food and photos!  We love her style, spunk, southern drawl and her unique twist on cooking, photography and living this wonderful life! Listen in as we chat with Ally about: The weather outside our kitchen windows "Everybody has a story to tell" Food connects us, it is the common denominator in our DNA A bit of background about Dr. Alice Master Chef - Season 2 Reinventing herself She was born a "Cook" How it all began: the blog, sharing recipes and lifestyle inspiration A peek into her Bohemian Life Competitive Cooking! Learning as your grow, the importance of increasing your skill set What makes you different? Authenticity in her photography, all the spills, splatters and smudges Upcoming Food P

Food Blog Radio Episode #37 Meet Kami Kilgore!  She loves to motivate others to eat healthy and help them realize healthy living is both enjoyable and gratifying.  Kami and her business partner were inspired to create Everything Food Conference after attending another conference!  Coming to Salt Lake City, Utah,  May 19 – 21, 2016, this conference is for food bloggers who want to grow their blogging business while enjoying engaging, hands-on experiences with other talented and seasoned food bloggers… and, of course, indulge in some crazy-good food! Listen in as we chat with Kami all about: How "The Everything Food Conference" started (just 13 months ago!!) You have to make it look pretty! Kami's background Inspiration behind "No Diet's Allowed" Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Feeling Good! The 10 x Rule Family support is everything! Providing value for hardworking Food Bloggers Getting great speakers and sponsors for a great conference Food Trucks of Salt Lake City! Former Food Blog Radio Guests speaking at

Food Blog Radio Episode #36 Coming at you, in our first remote interview from Starbucks, we're pleased to introduce you to YouTube sensation, Lainey Liz of Simply Bakings!  Lainey has been doing videos for three years now and has a following of over 200,000 subscribers!  She loves to teach and share delicious desserts with the world! Listen in as we chat with Lainey about: How she met Sara  (First things first!) "What were you thinking?"  How the journey began... Dealing with negative comments Where her ideas and recipes come from (Pinterest is her best friend!) How she films her videos A secret about one of her videos!  Shhhhhh!! A lot goes on behind the scenes! Getting help with videos/social media Another secret is revealed!!!  Big news about Lainey's summer plans! Being a vegetarian The challenges of cooking vegetarian Filipino foods She's a baker, not a cook! The future of Simply Bakings Broken bowls and spilled water Want to know more about Lainey and her YouTube Channel?  Here's where you can find he

Food Blog Radio Episode #35 Our very own Gary House is the featured guest today on Food Blog Radio! He's starting a new adventure in traveling and we're very happy to be the first to hear all about his first trip to Kowloon and downtown Hong Kong! Listen in as we chat with Gary about: His new blog project! Transitioning to travel A new adventure in Hong Kong Learning the neighborhoods An Octopus Card Exploring the parks and street markets of Kowloon Taking the train over to downtown Hong Kong People everywhere! Not feeling well... Getting around the city on a double-decker bus! Mid-level escalators Beautiful parks and aviaries! Small restaurants and overcoming the language barriers Really not feeling well... The adventure home "Are you Ok?" Korean airport amenities Finally home and lessons for next time! Want to know more about Gary's Travel Adventures?  Here's where you can find him: Website: http://nevertooldtotravel.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nevertooldtotravel Twitter: https://twitter.com/N

Food Blog Radio Episode #34 We are thrilled to be back with you and can't wait to introduce you to Denise Vivaldo of DeniseVivaldo.Com.  Denise is a world-renowned Food Stylist who started as a caterer and has spent years working in the TV and film industries.  Denise is the author of eight different books, with more on the way and you will love the stories she has to share with us! Listen in as we chat with Denise about: How she began her career From Julia Child to Joan Collins "This cake needs nuts!" Some of the fun people she's worked with Traveling the world The hardest part about being a food stylist is ... Writing cookbooks Updates and new cookbook projects Catering the Oscars with Wolfgang Puck Denise's Dream Dinner Party For 10 What's on the menu for the Dream Dinner Party? A Cindie Story! Cook the Book with Denise and Jenni Want to know more about Denise?  Of course you do! Here's where you can find her: Personal Website: http://denisevivaldo.com Blog and Business Website: http://www.denisevivaldo

Food Blog Radio Episode #33 This week, meet Jamie Schler of Life's a Feast!  Jamie lives in Chinon, France and is inspired by food, culture, travel, and the people around her!.  American born, but living in France (minus six years in Italy) for the last 30 years, Jamie shares with us her life as wife, mother, writer and hotel owner! Listen as we chat with Jamie about: The Hotel Diderot Running away to France Her food writing career Saving lunch money to buy books! The creation of her (first) blog Mastering the writing process Her photography style Cooking  in a multi-cultural home Food as a source of stories and heritage Food shopping in her little city Making jam for breakfast -a community effort The history of her hotel Her sons in the kitchen Writing workshops Historical facts about her town Do you want to know more about Jamie?  Here's where you can find her: Blog Website: http://www.lifesafeast.net Personal Website: http://www.jamieschler.com The Hotel: http://www.hoteldiderot.com Instagram: https://w

Food Blog Radio Episode #32 This time, we travel to Hong Kong to talk with  Food/ Travel/ Lifestyle and Culture writer, Janice Leung Hayes!  Cantonese by heritage, a Hongkonger by birth, and a naturalised Australian, she shares with us about her blog, food tours and encouraging local farmers markets in Hong Kong! Listen as we chat with Janice about: Being ancient in the blogging world Studying in Australia Becoming a freelance writer Leading customized food tours in Hong Kong Seeing a culture through it's food Hot Dogs and Cocktails Her list of where to eat in Hong Kong and China Using cameras in Asia/Smart phone photos The food blogging community in Hong Kong Developing Farmers Markets in the city Agricultural seasons in Hong Kong The one thing you must try if you go to Hong Kong! (Hint: It's not food!) The story behind "E_ting" Do you want to know more about Janice?  Here's where you can find her: Website: http://www.e-tingfood.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/e_ting/ Facebook: https://www.faceb

Food Blog Radio Episode #31 In this episode we travel a very short distance to Redondo Beach, CA to chat with Roger Scouton of Easy Recipes and Stuff!  Roger is a former lawyer, turned food blogger, turned writer and novelist!  Get to know him, his novels and hear all about "She who must be obeyed!" Listen as we chat with Roger about: How he started blogging Memories of Gary at IFBC Writing screen plays and novels His law school "Gourmet Club" Nothing fancy, simple, casual approach to recipes "And Stuff" Individual Beef Wellingtons A possible cookbook project A synopsis of all his novels! His writing process, i.e. Sunglasses on the beach Creating by drawing from real life experiences Want to know more about Roger?  Here's where you can find him: Personal Website: http://www.rogerscouton.com Blog Website: http://www.easyrecipesandstuff.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roger.scouton Twitter: https://twitter.com/easyrecipesrog Thanks for listening!  Remember to tune in every Friday for another great ne