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Kitchen Confidante Podcast

Liren Baker
Baking
Ube
Veganism
Vegana Italiana
Vermont
Lebanese Baking
Dana's Bakery
Indigenous Cuisine
Thai Cuisine
Vancouver
Miami Vegan
Delysia Chocolatier
Philip Ashley Chocolates
Six Sisters Stuff
Mexican Cuisine
Hellofresh
Vietri
Stephanie Loaiza
Indigenous Foodways
Psychology

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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Latest Episodes

Chef Crystal Wahpepah is a registered member of the Kickapoo Nation of Oklahoma and the chef and owner of Wahpepah's Kitchen in Oakland, California — one of only a handful of Indigenous restaurants in the country. Born and raised in Oakland's close-k... more

Have you ever considered how cooking can nourish your body, mind, and career?

Adam Kingl is a leadership expert, educator, and co-author of Executive Eats: The Cookbook for a Better Working Life. Written with educator, scientist, and culinary profe... more

Bobby Hicks is a chef, food historian, and author of the new cookbook, Retro Recipes: Vintage Dishes with a Modern Twist. You may recognize him as a contestant on Season 4 of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef. His debut cookbook, Retro Recipes, contain... more

The last time Vietri founder Susan Gravely joined us on the podcast, we celebrated 40 years of her passion for handcrafted Italian tableware, the remarkable story behind the Vietri lifestyle brand, and the inspiration behind her memoir and cookbook, ... more

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Recent Guests

Crystal Wahpepah
Acclaimed Indigenous chef and founder of Wahpepah's Kitchen
Wahpepah's Kitchen
Episode: Episode 139: A Feather and a Fork: Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways with Chef Crystal Wahpepah
Adam Kingl
Leadership educator, author, and co-author of Executive Eats
Imperial College London; London Business School
Episode: Episode 138: Executive Eats: How Food Fuels Focus, Creativity, and Success with Adam Kingl
Bobby Hicks
Chef, food historian, author of Retro Recipes
Author of Retro Recipes, Chef
Episode: Episode 137: Retro Recipes with Bobby Hicks: Nostalgic Dishes for the Modern Kitchen
Susan Gravely
Founder and CEO of Vietri, author of Italy in a Glass
Vietri
Episode: Episode 136: Italy in a Glass: The Italian Art of Gathering with Susan Gravely
Pailin Chongchitnant
Chef, host of Hot Thai Kitchen; author of Hot Thai Kitchen and Sabai
Hot Thai Kitchen
Episode: Episode 135: 10 Years of Hot Thai Kitchen — with Pailin Chongchitnant
Ji Hye Kim
Chef and owner of Miss Kim and Little Kim in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Miss Kim / Little Kim
Episode: Episode 134: From Miss Kim to Little Kim: Ji Hye Kim on Opening Little Kim, 10 Years of Miss Kim, and Evolving Korean Cuisine
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

Host

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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#40
India/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#150
India/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#236
Taiwan/Arts/Food

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 139: A Feather and a Fork: Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways with Chef Crystal Wahpepah
Q: Why did you decide to include fry bread in the book, and how is it presented?
She acknowledges fry bread as a survival food with a complex history and stresses moderation, aiming to honor her grandmother while avoiding letting it overshadow Native producers and traditional foods.
Episode 139: A Feather and a Fork: Reclaiming Indigenous Foodways with Chef Crystal Wahpepah
Q: What is the first thing you ever cooked and how old were you?
Her childhood memory of grandmother's corn mush grounded her cooking in family heritage and practical, simple ingredients, setting the foundation for her later focus on Indigenous ingredients and teaching through food.
Episode 138: Executive Eats: How Food Fuels Focus, Creativity, and Success with Adam Kingl
Q: How did you combine leadership psychology with culinary expertise when developing the book's concepts and recipes?
Kingl explains the book structure—each chapter builds a business case for a cognitive or performance outcome, then Jakub adds scientific detail with literature-backed nutrients and corresponding recipes that dialogue with one another to reinforce the concept.
Episode 138: Executive Eats: How Food Fuels Focus, Creativity, and Success with Adam Kingl
Q: What is the first thing that you ever cooked and about how old were you?
Adam shares a childhood steamer incident where he forgot water, leading to a warm but oddly smelling dish, illustrating early kitchen curiosity and the learning process that shapes his approach to cooking and creativity.
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.

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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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1. Crystal Wahpepah
2. Adam Kingl
3. Bobby Hicks
4. Susan Gravely
5. Pailin Chongchitnant
6. Ji Hye Kim
7. Erin O'Brien
8. Tony Kasandrinos

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