This week I talk to Ashton Zubal from Farmstock Farm in Kingston, a collaboration between four idealistic young former professionals who left the big city to get back to the land. We discuss their motivations, their plans, and how far they've c

Episode 022: Christopher Williams

Jun 25th, 2019 1h 24m

This week I talk to Christopher Williams, head distiller at Coppersea Distillery in New Paltz. He brought whiskies to taste, and we discussed many things having to do with the making and drinking thereof. If you enjoy a wee dram, or have dabble

Episode 021: Megan Denver

Jun 18th, 2019 1h 8m

This week I talk to Megan Denver of Hudson Valley Bee Supply in Kingston. Bees are a critical part of our food supply, and she's doing terrific work as a business owner, educator, and activist. We had a lively and engaging conversation and I th

Episode 020: Avinash Jeff Barnes

Jun 10th, 2019 1h 12m

This week I talk with Avinash Jeff Barnes, the executive chef at the KTD monastery in Woodstock, New York. We discuss the long and winding path that brought him here, and the ways in which he has managed to combine cooking with music and spirit

Episode 019: Andrew Rubinstein and Brittany Bardeleben

Jun 3rd, 2019 1h 1m

This week I've got a double header from my trip to Seattle at the end of April. I spent my time there with Andrew Rubinstein, who has just launched Rubinstein Bagels after a couple of years perfecting his recipe and finding the right business p

Episode 018: Mark Bittman

May 27th, 2019 55m 16s

This week I talk with Mark Bittman, long-time columnist at the New York Times and author of nearly 20 books. We talk about his history as a writer, and specifically the his practice and evolution as an advocate for home cooks, as well as Heated

Episode 017: Jeff Gordinier

May 20th, 2019 1h 38m

This week I talk to Jeff Gordinier, the Food Editor at Esquire and author of the upcoming Hungry: Eating, Road-Tripping, and Risking It All With The Greatest Chef In The World. We had a long, wide-ranging talk that covered a lot of ground. He's

Episode 016: Ross Bingham

May 13th, 2019 1h 7m

This week I talk to Ross Bingham, the man behind Critical Mass Selections, one of my favorite wine importers. He's got a great story, and took an unusual route to his current occupation. We discuss all that (including what exactly a tinsel ruff

Episode 015: Karen Washington

May 6th, 2019 1h 5m

This week I talk to Karen Washington of Rise and Root Farm in Chester, NY. She's an activist and advocate for community gardens in New York city and beyond. We talk about her long journey, the challenges of urban gardening, and how Rise and Roo

Episode 014: Gerard Viverito

Apr 29th, 2019 1h 8m

This week I talk to chef Gerard Viverito, an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America at Hyde Park. He knows as much about seafood as anybody, and we get into the challenging issue of sustainability in addition to covering his winding pa

Episode 013: Rachel Roddy

Apr 22nd, 2019 1h 8m

This week I talk with British food writer Rachel Roddy, author of two excellent books on Roman and Sicilian cooking and one of the best food writers it has been my pleasure to know over the last decade. We spent a lot of time unpacking what it

Episode 012: David Burtka

Apr 15th, 2019 1h 9m

This week I talk to David Burtka about his new book Life's A Party, a practical and engaging guide to entertaining throughout the year. Besides the book, we discuss his upbringing and career in musical theater, his subsequent decision to give u

Episode 011: Karima Moyer

Apr 8th, 2019 1h 5m

This week, my talk with Karima Moyer, author of The Eternal Table, a culinary history of Rome from its founding to the present. We talk about how she ended up moving to Italy 30 years ago, how she ended up writing books about Italian culinary h

Episode 010: Elizabeth Minchilli

Apr 1st, 2019 59m 20s

I just got back from Italy, where I recorded a few interviews. First up, Elizabeth Minchilli, one of the best-known American food writers living there. We talk about the path that brought her to Italy thirty years ago, her new book The Italian

Episode 009: Kathleen Finlay

Mar 25th, 2019 58m 37s

This week I talk to Kathleen Finlay, Director of Glynwood, a nonprofit agricultural think tank and advocacy organization in Cold Spring. I've been a fan of theirs for a long time, and since she came on as director they've accomplished a great d

Episode 008: Roscoe Betsill

Mar 18th, 2019 1h 2m

This week I talk with food stylist Roscoe Betsill. He's been making food beautiful for 40 years or so, and has been part time up here in the Hudson Valley for 25. We talked about creativity within the bounds of commercial work and how he's alwa

Episode 007: Mary Giuliani

Mar 11th, 2019 1h

This week I talk with Mary Giuliani, whose memoir Tiny Hot Dogs drops in April. We discuss her impressive trajectory, going from aspiring comedian to caterer to the stars in a remarkably short time. We also touch on a bunch of other issues from

Episode 006: Travis Kauffman

Mar 4th, 2019 1h 7m

This week I talk to Travis Kauffman, owner of Folksbier Brewery in Brooklyn. A founder of the Frankies restaurant empire, he's moved on to making some of the most interesting beers in the city. We talk about his story and the dramatic expansion

Episode 005: Dina Falconi

Feb 25th, 2019 1h 9m

This week I talk with forager and wild plant expert Dina Falconi, author of Foraging And Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Plant Cookbook. It's almost spring, so if you're interested in learning about the wild edibles growing outside your door,

Episode 004: Maryline Damour

Feb 18th, 2019 1h

This week I talk to Maryline Damour of Kingston Design Connection. Like me, she's a home cook with no culinary training who nonetheless has a serious cooking practice refined over many years and trips abroad. We talk about being self-taught, an

Episode 003: Alice Feiring

Feb 11th, 2019 1h 21m

This week I talk to Alice Feiring, the most influential writer on natural wine in the country. We discuss her recent Chile trip, her upcoming book, the state of natural wine today, and the memoir she's working on that centers on a harrowing esc

Episode 002: Chef Chris Turgeon (CT) of Wildebeest

Feb 4th, 2019 1h 23m

This week CT—chef Chris Turgeon—of Wildebeest in Kingston tells us about the long, winding road that led him through many other kitchens before he opened his own place in Kingston, NY last year. It's quite a trip! Besides the past, we also talk

Episode 001: Jennifer May

Jan 27th, 2019 1h 4m

For the inaugural episode, an interview with photographer Jennifer May. My first coworker as a food writer, Jen shot most of the articles I wrote for Chronogram back in the day. We talk photography, trends, and how much fun she had shooting the

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