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Kitchen Confidante Podcast

Liren Baker
Veganism
Vegana Italiana
Vermont
Lebanese Baking
Indigenous Cuisine
Miami Vegan
Baking
Ube
Dana's Bakery
Delysia Chocolatier
Philip Ashley Chocolates
Six Sisters Stuff
Mexican Cuisine
Hellofresh
Stephanie Loaiza
Heartland Masala
Dig In! (book)
Cooking As Family Tradition
Dorie Greenspan
Los Angeles

They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, but how do we find ourselves there? Join host Liren Baker in the Kitchen Confidante podcast, a side dish to the recipe blog, Kitchen Confidante, as she explores the food journeys of passionate chefs, food writers, photographers, recipe developers, artisans, bloggers, and more! Learn how they got their starts and what fuels their taste and inspiration!... more

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It was a joy to welcome back returning guest, Pailin Chongchitnant, the best-selling and award-winning author of Hot Thai Kitchen and the creator and host of the popular YouTube cooking channel, Pailin’s Kitchen.

Born and raised in Thailand, and b... more

In this week's episode, we welcome back returning guest Ji Hye Kim. Ji Hye is an award-winning chef, including a Food & Wine Best New Chef and five-time James Beard Award semi-finalist, and she is a powerful cultural voice redefining contemporary Kor... more

In her debut cookbook, Dig In! Over 100 Easy, Delicious, and Stress-Free Recipes to Make on Repeat, Erin O'Brien shares a collection of recipes inspired by family, heritage, and real life in the kitchen. Woven throughout the book are the stories of t... more

Olive oil an essential building block of Mediterranean cooking, and I had the joy of discussing all things olive oil with Tony Kasandrinos, Co-Founder and CEO of Kasandrinos International and author of Kasandrinos Kitchen: Unlock the Power of Olive O... more

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Recent Guests

Erin O'Brien
Creator behind the Erin O'Brien Lifestyle Blog; author of Dig In!
Erin O'Brien Lifestyle Blog / Dig In!
Episode: Episode 133: Dig In: Cooking, Family, and Finding Yourself in the Kitchen with Erin O’Brien
Tony Kasandrinos
Co-founder and CEO of Kasandrinos International; author of Kasandrinos Kitchen
Kasandrinos International
Episode: Episode 132: Olive Oil and the Mediterranean Table with Tony Kasandrinos
Nick Wong
Chef, Agnes and Sherman
Agnes and Sherman (Restaurant)
Episode: Episode 131: From Momofuku to Agnes and Sherman: Chef Nick Wong’s Next Chapter
Helen Goh
Author and baking psychologist adapting psychotherapy into culinary work
Author; Co-author with Yotam Ottolenghi
Episode: Episode 130: Baking and the Meaning of Life— with Helen Goh
David Utterback
Chef behind Yoshitomo, Ota, and Koji; leading Omaha's sushi scene
Yoshitomo, Ota, Koji (Omaha, Nebraska)
Episode: Episode 129: Omaha's Sushi Secret— with Chef David Utterback
Michelle Doll Olson
Chef, food writer, culinary teacher, senior manager of culinary development at HelloFresh
HelloFresh
Episode: Episode 128: Learning How to Cook — with Michelle Doll Olson and HelloFresh
Henry Awayan
Chef; owner of Whisk Cake Creations
Whisk Cake Creations
Episode: Episode 127: The Ube Baking Book: Celebrating Filipino Flavor with Chef Henry Awayan
Pyet DeSpain
Chef, winner of Next Level Chef season 1; Indigenous and Mexican heritage advocate
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation; Spirit Plate; Rooted in Fire
Episode: Episode 126: Rooted in Fire: Cooking, Culture, and Community with Chef Pyet DeSpain
Rachel Riggs
Author of In Good Health, Uncomplicated, Allergen-Aware Recipes for a Nourished Life
Author / Former Specialty Food Shop Owner
Episode: Episode 125: In Good Health: How Rachel Riggs Learned to Cook for a Nourished Life

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Liren Baker
Host of Kitchen Confidante Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Hidden gem!

    In a world littered with boring and me too podcast,this one really stands out. So nice to have a totally unique and fresh perspective on all things food and wine. Well done and keep the great content coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DupeOG
    United States4 years ago
  • Easy to listen to, fun, insightful

    Liren has a great voice and conversational tone that's so fun and easy to listen to, while peeling back the curtain on brands and culinary leaders. A must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thenonjudgyvegan
    United States4 years ago
  • A wonderful listen

    If you consider yourself a foodie and want to meet people in the industry, this is the podcast to listen. Liren is a curious soul and she has honest conversations about life as a foodie.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adsanford
    United States5 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's warm, curious interview style and ability to pull back the curtain on brands and culinary leaders.
Guests are diverse in background yet share a common thread of authenticity and expert knowledge in food and publishing.
The conversations feel intimate and insightful, with a strong emphasis on family, heritage, and practical cooking tips.

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#198
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Apple Podcasts
#199
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Episode 117: From the Test Kitchen to the Great Outdoors: Cooking with Melissa Knific
Q: What are your favorite shortcuts and how do they fit into home cooking?
Rotisserie chicken and pre-portioned butter (Challenge Butter) are highlighted as practical ways to save time while delivering flavor; the conversation covers using shortcuts without losing quality.
Episode 117: From the Test Kitchen to the Great Outdoors: Cooking with Melissa Knific
Q: What were the test kitchen experiences like at Family Circle, and how did they influence your craft?
The test kitchen was a collaborative space where recipes were developed and tested multiple times, with editors tasting and providing input; it shaped her rigorous approach to recipe testing and editing for home cooks.
Episode 117: From the Test Kitchen to the Great Outdoors: Cooking with Melissa Knific
Q: How did your career evolve from journalism to culinary school and then into food media?
She describes pivoting from newspaper editing to culinary school, then returning to media with roles at Family Circle and beyond, driven by a desire to combine storytelling with food.
Episode 117: From the Test Kitchen to the Great Outdoors: Cooking with Melissa Knific
Q: What's the first thing you ever cooked and how old were you?
She recalls something with her mom in the kitchen, likely a simple dish from childhood that sparked a lifelong interest in cooking.
Episode 111: The Meathead Method - The Myths and Science Behind Perfect Grilling, with Meathead
Q: What's one recipe that you treasure the most?
Ribs from the original AmazingRibs recipe, which launched the site in the 90s and remains a cornerstone of my cooking identity, though I also love steaks, pork chops, and eggplant parmesan.

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This show centers on food as a lens for culture, family, and personal growth, featuring conversations with chefs, cookbook authors, recipe developers, and food writers. Episodes explore heritage, storytelling through recipes, and practical cooking wisdom—from family traditions and diaspora cuisines to brand storytelling and restaurant journeys. Listeners are likely drawn to warmly paced conversations, actionable kitchen tips, and behind-the-scenes looks at recipe development, publishing, and culinary entrepreneurship. A standout throughline is food as a vehicle for connection, resilience, and meaning across generations, cultures, and communities.

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Recent guests on Kitchen Confidante Podcast include:

1. Erin O'Brien
2. Tony Kasandrinos
3. Nick Wong
4. Helen Goh
5. David Utterback
6. Michelle Doll Olson
7. Henry Awayan
8. Pyet DeSpain

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