Episode 166: James ParkThis week, James Park joins us to discuss his first cookbook, Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings.James is a seasoned recipe developer and food writer who has been published in outle

'The State of California Cuisine' is Native, Black, Arab, and More

Feb 13th, 2024 57m 1s

Well, hello there! It’s been a minute. The Salt + Spine team has been busy taking some much-needed rest—and, of course, planning for an inspiring year ahead. What’s in store? Amazing podcast episodes, naturally, and all the typical goods: exclu

From yuck cakes to vodka sawce, how Dan Pelosi built the Grossy universe

Nov 30th, 2023 41m 40s

Hi there, I hope those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving had a relaxing and delicious moment of gratitude. Or maybe you went hard like I did? By the way: I’m so thankful for all of you, the Salt + Spine community. After six years, it’s incredi

LIVE at Hog Island Oyster Co. with co-founder John Finger and chef John Ash

Nov 10th, 2023 43m 28s

Hi there. First today: We’re remembering beloved photographer Aubrie Pick, who tragically passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Aubrie’s work was stunning and personal, and she was a visionary creative force in the Bay Area. Elana K

In Their Words: Hetty Lui McKinnon reads from Tenderheart

Nov 2nd, 2023 2m 44s

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Hetty Lui McKinnon on her deeply personal Tenderheart—and how home cooks can break free of their 'vegetable handcuffs'

Oct 31st, 2023 54m 31s

Hi, long time! Phew, October is always the wildest cookbook month—it’s even officially dubbed National Cookbook Month—and we’ve been a bit quiet around here. With two little ones running around the house, germs have been rampant, and my voice j

Deb Perelman on building Smitten Kitchen and what makes a "keeper" recipe

Oct 5th, 2023 40m 22s

Hi there, happy Thursday! We’ve got a great chat with Smitten Kitchen herself (aka Deb Perelman) this week, so let’s cut right to it:Episode 161: Deb PerelmanIn this week’s episode, of and I discuss:* Her initial foray into blogging—from her

Katie Parla on the Italian islands, shepherd culture, and diving for urchin

Sep 22nd, 2023 40m 5s

Happy Friday folks! This week’s episode is a wee bit late because it’s a live show (!!!) which means the audio gave us a slight technical run-around. But it’s a fun one, for sure, in which we chat with Katie Parla in front of a live audience at

Frankie Gaw on Olive Garden, Lion's Head Big Macs, and learning to love yourself

Sep 14th, 2023 46m 39s

Hi there, fellow cookbook lover. I’m here with great news: We’rrrreeee bacccckkkkk, baby! Season 13 (but who’s counting?) of Salt + Spine starts right here, and we’ve got an awesome line-up of conversations headed your way this fall. Plus, load

Preserving Tradition, One Nonna at a Time, with Pasta Grannies' Vicky Bennison

Jun 2nd, 2023 33m 52s

Episode 158: Vicky BennisonIn this week’s episode, Vicky and I discuss:* Growing up for several years on a farm in Kenya, where her father was working in agricultural development, and how she formed a relationship with food at an early age;* He

Don't panic! Unlocking the secrets of pantry cooking with Noah Galuten

May 23rd, 2023 34m 47s

Episode 157: Noah GalutenIn this week’s episode, Noah and I discuss:* His early interest in both food television (Lidia Bastianich, Ming Tsai) and cookbooks (Marcella Hazan, Edna Lewis),* How he fell into opening up new locations of Bludso’s BB

Breathing freshness into Midwestern fare with Maren Ellingboe King

May 4th, 2023 33m 14s

This week, Maren Ellingboe King joins us to #TalkCookbooks. But first…In today’s episode, Maren and I discuss:* How her upbringing in the Midwest influenced her decision to pursue a career in food.* Her work at food media outlets like Food & Wi

Mission Possible: Danny Bowien's vegan revolution arrives, in cookbook form

Apr 26th, 2023 1h 1m

The Chat!In today’s episode, Danny Bowien and I discuss:* Growing up in Oklahoma after being adopted from his birthplace of South Korea, and a lingering nostalgia for Olive Garden.* His journey to becoming a chef, from an early job at a pizza s

Claire Saffitz Returns! Unleashing the power of nostalgia (and stovetop desserts)

Apr 18th, 2023 45m 41s

Hi there!Our Spring 2023 season of the Salt + Spine podcast kicks off right here, right now, with a marvelous returning guest: the delightful Claire Saffitz.In today’s episode, Claire and I discuss:* How she’s worked to create dessert recipes t

Uliks Fehmiu on his beloved bakery, born from war-forged friendships

Jan 23rd, 2023 53m

Episode 153: Uliks FehmiuUliks Fehmiu is a co-founder of the beloved bakery Pain D’Avignon, which sprang up on Cape Cod over three decades ago. But the story of the bakery begins back in Uliks’ childhood and his early friendships in war-torn Be

An education in pies and community with Maya-Camille Broussard's Justice of the Pies

Jan 10th, 2023 41m 52s

Episode 152: Maya-Camille BroussardMaya-Camille is the creative force behind Justice of the Pies, her Chicago bakery that’s become known for inventive and unmatched flavors (Lemon Espresso Pie … Blue Cheese Praline Pear Pie … and so on).Much of

Brian Noyes' celebration of rural baked goods & Virginia farmhouse cooking

Dec 23rd, 2022 41m 13s

Hi there, today we’re excited to release the fifth episode in our 2022 Baking Month. Thanks for your patience, as our team was under the weather! Today’s guest is Brian Noyes, whose latest cookbook is The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook. Fo

Laurel Kratochvila illuminates a new type of baking, rooted in tradition

Dec 14th, 2022 40m 31s

Hi there, today we’re excited to release the fourth episode in our 2022 Baking Month. Today’s guest is Laurel Kratochvila, whose debut cookbook, New European Baking, is out now. For all of December, we’ll be celebrating some of the year’s best

Erin Jeanne McDowell's 'salt tooth' inspired her latest, Savory Baking

Dec 9th, 2022 39m 32s

Hi there, today we’re excited to release the third episode in our 2022 Baking Month. Today’s guest is Erin Jeanne McDowell, whose latest cookbook, Savory Baking, is out now. For all of December, we’ll be celebrating some of the year’s best baki

Brian Levy leans into natural sweeteners in debut Good & Sweet

Dec 7th, 2022 35m 24s

Hi there, today we’re excited to release the second episode in our 2022 Baking Month. Today’s guest is Brian Levy, whose sugar-free baking book, Good & Sweet, is out now. For all of December, we’ll be celebrating some of the year’s best baking

Rose Levy Beranbaum & Woody Wolston return—with cookies!

Dec 5th, 2022 50m 51s

It’s our annual Baking Month, and we’re kicking things off with some return guests! Back on the show today are Rose Levy Beranbaum and her collaborator-turned-hubby Woody Wolston. They’re joining Brian in-studio to talk about their latest work,

Melissa Clark on bringing one-pan (and one-pot, one-tray, one-dish…) meals to the masses

Nov 30th, 2022 46m 6s

Hi there, exciting show for you this week. Melissa Clark, one of the most prolific cookbook writers of the modern era, joins us. Read on!* Do you love Salt + Spine? We’d love if you shared this email with a friend who might want to #TalkCookboo

Odette Williams on pasta, pleasure, and… more pasta!

Nov 15th, 2022 46m 11s

Hi there! After a short break last week, we’re back with new episodes and bonus content for subscribers. This week, cookbook author Odette Williams joined us in our studio at The Civic Kitchen in San Francisco to talk pasta.* Do you love Salt +

Vote—then bake your feelings with Becca Rea-Tucker

Nov 8th, 2022 23m 5s

Hi there! It’s Election Day in America, so we’re bringing you a special episode today that’s all about baking with a political and emotional spin. If you haven’t voted yet, find your polling place here. If you’ve already voted, it’s always a go

It's simple, genius. Kristen Miglore returns with her latest, Simply Genius

Oct 27th, 2022 43m 3s

Hi there! This week’s episode is coming to you a bit later than normal, as I’ve been under the weather fighting what feels like my 47th sinus infection over the last few years. Thankfully, we recorded this chat with the wonderful Kristen Miglor