Anita Lo

Today on Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair, Michelin-starred chef  Anita Lo joins us in the booth. Her new cookbook, "Solo" is a modern blueprint on cooking for one, peppered with humor and real life cooking affirmations and encouragement. We'll chat with Anita about life after Annisa, how a party of one can truly be a party, and much more. Recommended Reading is powered by Simplecast.

Today on Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair, Michelin-starred chef <a href="https://www.chefanitalo.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anita Lo</a> joins us in the booth. Her new cookbook, "Solo" is a modern blueprint on cooking for one, peppered with humor and real life cooking affirmations and encouragement. We'll chat with Anita about life after Annisa, how a party of one can truly be a party, and much more. Recommended Reading is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast.</a>

Episode 48: Going Solo with chef Anita Lo

Oof Vershuren

Christmas comes early to Recommended Reading! Food writer, chef, columnist and television presenter Yvette van Boven joins us in the booth and it's the best present we could ask for. Together with her husband, photographer Oof Verschuren, we're diving into their latest book ""Home Made Christmas"" and lots more. Merry merry! Recommended Reading is powered by Simplecast.

Christmas comes early to Recommended Reading! Food writer, chef, columnist and television presenter Yvette van Boven joins us in the booth and it's the best present we could ask for. Together with her husband, photographer Oof Verschuren, we're diving into their latest book ""Home Made Christmas"" and lots more. Merry merry! Recommended Reading is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast.</a>

Episode 47: Homemade Christmas with Yvette Van Boven and Oof Vershuren

Edouard Massih

On this week's show, Recommended Reading talks to Lebanon-born private chef and caterer Edouard Massih about what he's reading, watching and listening to — especially his recommendations for Middle Eastern food and his dreams for Lebanese-food in New York. Heads up to dairy-free listeners: This episode is dairy-forward (and delicious). Recommended Reading is powered by SImplecast.

On this week's show, Recommended Reading talks to Lebanon-born private chef and caterer <a href="http://www.edouardmassih.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Edouard Massih</a> about what he's reading, watching and listening to — especially his recommendations for Middle Eastern food and his dreams for Lebanese-food in New York. Heads up to dairy-free listeners: This episode is dairy-forward (and delicious). Recommended Reading is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SImplecast.</a>

Episode 46: Edouard Massih on good eats and good reads

Rachel Krupa

Bi-coastal PR maven Rachel Krupa of Krupa Consulting joins us in the booth to chat all about her new brick and mortar project, The Goods Mart. "I’m shaking up the archaic 7-11 model with a fresh, socially-conscious rethink of the convenience store" says Rachel about her urban version of the gas station Quick-Mart which opened in Silver Lake, CA this past April, and more recently in New York. From snacks to butter and toilet paper to shampoo, every item stocked at The Goods Mart has been hand-curated for amazing taste or function and ethical, eco-responsible practices — all by Krupa and her team. Kelvin Slushies for everyone! Recommended Reading is powered by Simplecast.

Bi-coastal PR maven Rachel Krupa of <a href="https://krupaconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Krupa Consulting</a> joins us in the booth to chat all about her new brick and mortar project, <a href="https://www.thegoodsmart.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Goods Mart</a>. "I’m shaking up the archaic 7-11 model with a fresh, socially-conscious rethink of the convenience store" says Rachel about her urban version of the gas station Quick-Mart which opened in Silver Lake, CA this past April, and more recently in New York. From snacks to butter and toilet paper to shampoo, every item stocked at The Goods Mart has been hand-curated for amazing taste or function and ethical, eco-responsible practices — all by Krupa and her team. Kelvin Slushies for everyone! Recommended Reading is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast.</a>

Episode 45: It's all good with The Goods Mart founder Rachel Krupa!

Sana Javeri Kadri

Diaspora Co

We talk all things turmeric with Sana Javeri Kadri, founder (and "chief feelings officer") of Diaspora Co., the only direct-trade, single-origin turmeric company around. We chat about her new zine — "Cooking with Gold" — new products and what's new on her reading and watching lists. Recommended Reading is powered by Simplecast.

We talk all things turmeric with Sana Javeri Kadri, founder (and "chief feelings officer") of <a href="https://www.diasporaco.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Diaspora Co.</a>, the only direct-trade, single-origin turmeric company around. We chat about her new zine — "Cooking with Gold" — new products and what's new on her reading and watching lists. Recommended Reading is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast.</a>

Episode 44: All gold everything: Turmeric goddess Sana Javeri Kadri of Diaspora Co.

We cook up a good time in the studio with restaurateurs Nicole Ponseca and Miguel Trinidad. Their new book, ""I Am a Filipino: And This Is How We Cook"", highlights modern Filipino recipes that showcase the vibrant flavors of this diverse cuisine. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast.

We cook up a good time in the studio with restaurateurs Nicole Ponseca and Miguel Trinidad. Their new book, ""I Am a Filipino: And This Is How We Cook"", highlights modern Filipino recipes that showcase the vibrant flavors of this diverse cuisine. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast.</a>

Episode 43: I Am a Filipino

Nik Sharma

On today's episode, we welcome Nik Sharma -- photographer and writer behind the acclaimed blog A Brown Table, and new author of the cookbook "Season." We talk identity, bicultural living, and beautifully seasoned — and seasonal — food. Recommended Reading is powered by Simplecast.

On today's episode, we welcome Nik Sharma -- photographer and writer behind the acclaimed blog <a href="http://www.abrowntable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Brown Table</a>, and new author of the cookbook "Season." We talk identity, bicultural living, and beautifully seasoned — and seasonal — food. Recommended Reading is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 42: Well-"Season"-ed with Nik Sharma

Daniel Isengart

Performer, Director and Writer Daniel Isengart is in the studio! We'll chat about his books, "Queering the Kitchen: A Manifesto" and "The Art of Gay Cooking", an adaptation of The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook. Plus, his side hustle as an aura consultant and the best tips for a successful dinner party no matter what you serve. Recommended Reading is powered by Simplecast.

Performer, Director and Writer Daniel Isengart is in the studio! We'll chat about his books, "Queering the Kitchen: A Manifesto" and "The Art of Gay Cooking", an adaptation of The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook. Plus, his side hustle as an aura consultant and the best tips for a successful dinner party no matter what you serve. Recommended Reading is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 41: The Art of Gay Cooking with Daniel Isengart

Jeremiah Stone

Fabián von Hauske

This week, we welcome Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske — gentlemen who have been described as a "wunderkind New York chef duo" for their first two restaurants, the tasting menu joint Contra and its more casual sister Wildair; partners in the rebooted Una Pizza Napoletana; and most recently, new authors. We chop it up in preview for their first book, "A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair," out next month.

This week, we welcome Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske — gentlemen who have been described as a "wunderkind New York chef duo" for their first two restaurants, the tasting menu joint Contra and its more casual sister Wildair; partners in the rebooted Una Pizza Napoletana; and most recently, new authors. We chop it up in preview for their first book, "A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair," out next month.

Episode 40: Talking shop — and books — with chefs and new authors Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske

Cleopatra Zuli

This week we're very happy to be chopping it up with Cleopatra Zuli, educator, events curator, chef and one of the creative minds behind BLK PALATE, a production company and collective. Tune in as we talk about BLK PALATE's work to empower black queer folks through food and gathering, and the exciting new media project they're cooking up next. Recommended Reading is powered by Simplecast.

This week we're very happy to be chopping it up with Cleopatra Zuli, educator, events curator, chef and one of the creative minds behind BLK PALATE, a production company and collective. Tune in as we talk about BLK PALATE's work to empower black queer folks through food and gathering, and the exciting new media project they're cooking up next. Recommended Reading is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>.

Episode 39: Talking food, empowerment and for-us, by-us media with BLK PALATE's Cleopatra Zuli

Well read and well fed: Explore what co-hosts Amanda Dell and Kimberly Chou and their guests are reading, watching and listening to in and around the world of food. New and classic cookbooks, food memoirs, great reportage, TV, food on film — it's all fair game. Tune in as they talk to magazine editors, writers, chefs and other folks who bridge the worlds of culinary and literary about what's recommended now in food media as well as media, literature and culture that inspires food media makers.Theme song: "Get Up" by Ryan Little (http://www.youtube.com/TheR4C2010)

Love listening to these 2.  Great guests, great media recommendations and great conversation. Highly recommend.

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Entertaining, brave, and thoughtful - love these hosts.

Smart as a Whip

Well read and well fed: Explore what co-hosts Amanda Dell and Kimberly Chou and their guests are reading, watching and listening to in and around the world of food. New and classic cookbooks, food memoirs, great reportage, TV, food on film — it's all fair game. Tune in as they talk to magazine editors, writers, chefs and other folks who bridge the worlds of culinary and literary about what's recommended now in food media as well as media, literature and culture that inspires food media makers. Theme song: "Get Up" by Ryan Little (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/TheR4C2010" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/TheR4C2010</a>)

Episode 37: We ALL Pull Up a Seat at the Table with the Organizers of EATT

Alison Roman

Alison Roman — cook, writer and author of Dining In, joins us in the booth to dish on dinner parties (it's just having people over!), what makes a "highly cookable recipe", #SaltedChocolateChip ShortbreadCookies and more. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

Alison Roman — cook, writer and author of Dining In, joins us in the booth to dish on dinner parties (it's just having people over!), what makes a "highly cookable recipe", #SaltedChocolateChip ShortbreadCookies and more. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="http://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 27: Going All In with Alison Roman, Author of the New Cookbook "Dining In"

Gerardo Gonzalez

Carla Holguin

We talk to Gerardo Gonzalez and Carla Hougin, respectively the chef-owner and assistant general manager of Lalito, a crazy, sexy, cool lodestar of goodness in Chinatown that serves not only delicious food but events and vibes that celebrate uniqueness and doing your own thing. In the mix: Tres Leches (Lalito's popular all-you-can-eat buffet slash dope party), making and holding space for other POCs and queer folks, "being brown in the industry," and of course, what Gerardo and Carla are reading, watching and listening to. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

We talk to Gerardo Gonzalez and Carla Hougin, respectively the chef-owner and assistant general manager of Lalito, a crazy, sexy, cool lodestar of goodness in Chinatown that serves not only delicious food but events and vibes that celebrate uniqueness and doing your own thing. In the mix: Tres Leches (Lalito's popular all-you-can-eat buffet slash dope party), making and holding space for other POCs and queer folks, "being brown in the industry," and of course, what Gerardo and Carla are reading, watching and listening to. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 28: Recommended Reading, Tres Leches edition, with Gerardo Gonzalez and Carla Holguin of Lalito

On this week's show, we're thrilled to welcome Glory Edim, the founder of the coolest book club (and festival) we know: Well Read Black Girl, "dedicated to the phenomenal Black women on our bookshelves–past, present, &amp; the 'beautyful' ones not yet born." We talk about the pleasure and magic of book clubs, online and IRL, #wellreadblackgirl book selfies, and much more. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

On this week's show, we're thrilled to welcome Glory Edim, the founder of the coolest book club (and festival) we know: Well Read Black Girl, "dedicated to the phenomenal Black women on our bookshelves–past, present, &amp; the 'beautyful' ones not yet born." We talk about the pleasure and magic of book clubs, online and IRL, #wellreadblackgirl book selfies, and much more. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 31: Book Club with Glory Edim from Well Read Black Girl

Mira Evnine

Multi-hyphenate culinary and design talent Mira Evnine joins us in the booth to chat all things around the table, plus her latest take on the community dinner party right here in Brooklyn. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

Multi-hyphenate culinary and design talent Mira Evnine joins us in the booth to chat all things around the table, plus her latest take on the community dinner party right here in Brooklyn. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 34: At the Table with Culinary Jill-of-all-Trades Mira Evnine

This week, we welcome the creative mind and handsome human behind pioneering gay food magazine Mouthfeel. Tune in as Mac Malikowski gives us the download on the new Mexico City issue of the mag — which includes "chef porn, furry graffiti, chilangos, drag tourism, dick tacos" and much more — plus what else he's consuming, reading, watching and listening wise. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

This week, we welcome the creative mind and handsome human behind pioneering gay food magazine Mouthfeel. Tune in as Mac Malikowski gives us the download on the new Mexico City issue of the mag — which includes "chef porn, furry graffiti, chilangos, drag tourism, dick tacos" and much more — plus what else he's consuming, reading, watching and listening wise. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 36: Mac Malikowski & Mouthfeel

We love Put A Egg On It. (Note the "a," not "an," and say that ten times fast). This indie publication is one the OG food zines of this generation, inaugurators of Food Book Fair's signature magazine-festival-within-the-fair, and as of this year, celebrating a decade printing stories, photographs, comics and recipes on green paper. Sarah Forbes Keough and Ralph McGinnis join us in the studio to talk publishing, friendship, storytelling and good design — and of course, what they're reading, watching and listening to. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

We love Put A Egg On It. (Note the "a," not "an," and say that ten times fast). This indie publication is one the OG food zines of this generation, inaugurators of Food Book Fair's signature magazine-festival-within-the-fair, and as of this year, celebrating a decade printing stories, photographs, comics and recipes on green paper. Sarah Forbes Keough and Ralph McGinnis join us in the studio to talk publishing, friendship, storytelling and good design — and of course, what they're reading, watching and listening to. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 38: Recommended Reading Returns with 10 Years of Put A Egg On It

Hetty McKinnon

We kick off the winter season with special guest Hetty McKinnon, cookbook author and founder of the gorgeous new food magazine Peddler. Recommended Reading is powered by Simplecast

We kick off the winter season with special guest Hetty McKinnon, cookbook author and founder of the gorgeous new food magazine Peddler. Recommended Reading is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 26: Talking Shop with Author, New #Foodieodical Publisher Hetty McKinnon

Inspired, Ignited and Inclusive: We break bread (well, Roberta's pizza) with Atara Bernstein of Pineapple Collaborative and Erin Fairbanks of Be Kind Be Fierce — two initiatives that support, empower and create a safe community space for women in hospitality. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

Inspired, Ignited and Inclusive: We break bread (well, Roberta's pizza) with Atara Bernstein of Pineapple Collaborative and Erin Fairbanks of Be Kind Be Fierce — two initiatives that support, empower and create a safe community space for women in hospitality. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 29: We Are All In This Together with Pineapple Collaborative and Be Kind Be Fierce

Casey Elsass

This week on Recommended Reading, we are joined by Casey Elsass, founder of Bushwick Kitchen and creator of our favorite sweet heat Bees Knees Spicy Honey! We discuss all things Bushwick Kitchen, what’s next for Casey and some surprising facts like his obsession with opera (!!). Tune in to hear more and to see what else we’re reading, eating and listening to. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

This week on Recommended Reading, we are joined by Casey Elsass, founder of Bushwick Kitchen and creator of our favorite sweet heat Bees Knees Spicy Honey! We discuss all things Bushwick Kitchen, what’s next for Casey and some surprising facts like his obsession with opera (!!). Tune in to hear more and to see what else we’re reading, eating and listening to. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

Episode 33: Sweet Heat with Casey Elsass and Bushwick Kitchen

Alexander Smalls

We welcome the inimitable Alexander Smalls: self-described "social minister," chef, restaurateur, opera singer, and creator of Minton's Supper Club and The Cecil in Harlem. Most recently, alongside JJ Johnson and Veronica Chambers, he's the co-author of "Between Harlem and Heaven: Afro-Asian American Cooking for Big Nights, Weeknights and Every Day." Perhaps the only guest we'll ever welcome who is a winner of both a Grammy and Tony Award (for a cast recording of "Porgy and Bess" with the Houston Grand Opera, in 1976), AND Esquire's "Best New Restaurant in America" (for The Cecil, in 2014), Alexander gives us the low-down on the new book, his philosophies behind African diasporic cuisines, and, of course, what he's recommending. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

We welcome the inimitable Alexander Smalls: self-described "social minister," chef, restaurateur, opera singer, and creator of Minton's Supper Club and The Cecil in Harlem. Most recently, alongside JJ Johnson and Veronica Chambers, he's the co-author of "Between Harlem and Heaven: Afro-Asian American Cooking for Big Nights, Weeknights and Every Day." Perhaps the only guest we'll ever welcome who is a winner of both a Grammy and Tony Award (for a cast recording of "Porgy and Bess" with the Houston Grand Opera, in 1976), AND Esquire's "Best New Restaurant in America" (for The Cecil, in 2014), Alexander gives us the low-down on the new book, his philosophies behind African diasporic cuisines, and, of course, what he's recommending. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 30: We Go "Between Harlem & Heaven" with Alexander Smalls

Taylor Chapman

We’re honored to welcome our dear friend, Be Kind Be Fierce founder — and former executive director of Heritage Radio Network! — Erin Fairbanks back into our cozy shipping container behind Roberta’s. She sits down with Taylor Chapman, Senior Vice President of NationSwell Council on this week's episode of Recommended Reading. Stay tuned as they discuss all the things they are reading, eating and listening to. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

We’re honored to welcome our dear friend, Be Kind Be Fierce founder — and former executive director of Heritage Radio Network! — Erin Fairbanks back into our cozy shipping container behind Roberta’s. She sits down with Taylor Chapman, Senior Vice President of NationSwell Council on this week's episode of Recommended Reading. Stay tuned as they discuss all the things they are reading, eating and listening to. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 35: Taylor Chapman of NationSwell Council

Jennifer Green

You say glou glou, I say glug glug: We say, YES to more natural, low-intervention wines with Jennifer Green, co-founder of Glou Glou Magazine (that's French, pronounced "glu glu" for utterly delectable, chuggable wines). On the list this week: What is natural wine anyway, and what we're reading — and what she's reading. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

You say glou glou, I say glug glug: We say, YES to more natural, low-intervention wines with Jennifer Green, co-founder of Glou Glou Magazine (that's French, pronounced "glu glu" for utterly delectable, chuggable wines). On the list this week: What is natural wine anyway, and what we're reading — and what she's reading. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 32: We say cin cin with Glou Glou's Jennifer Green

Sean Sherman

Dana Thompson

We're grateful to have hosted Sean Sherman and Dana Thompson, co-owners of The Sioux Chef, while they were on a whirlwind book tour earlier this fall for the best-selling — and beautiful, engaging, and vital — new cookbook, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen." Listen in as they discuss indigenous foods in North America, food sovereignty, and much more. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

We're grateful to have hosted Sean Sherman and Dana Thompson, co-owners of The Sioux Chef, while they were on a whirlwind book tour earlier this fall for the best-selling — and beautiful, engaging, and vital — new cookbook, "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen." Listen in as they discuss indigenous foods in North America, food sovereignty, and much more. Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 25: Sean Sherman and Dana Thompson talk "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen"

Seamus Mullen

On today's episode of Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair, we're joined in the studio by chef, restaurateur, and author Seamus Mullen. We dive into his latest book "Real Food Heals" and talk all things health, healing and jamón! Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by Simplecast

On today's episode of Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair, we're joined in the studio by chef, restaurateur, and author Seamus Mullen. We dive into his latest book "Real Food Heals" and talk all things health, healing and jamón! Recommended Reading with Food Book Fair is powered by <a href="https://simplecast.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simplecast</a>

Episode 24: Real Food Heals with chef/author Seamus Mullen

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