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Not From Concentrate

Catherine Smart
ADHD
Cooking
Recipe Development
Food Gifts
Hosting
Homemade Gifts
Community Gathering
Holiday Gift Guides
Food Media
Culinary School
Snacking Dinners
Sustainability In Cooking
Food Writing
Thanksgiving Cooking
Cookbook Publishing
Hillside Harvest
Potluck Desserts
Meal Planning
Mental Health
Queer Community

A lot of food, a little bit all over the place. A food podcast for busy brains from cook/writer/mom/ADHD-er Catherine Smart.

Tune in for conversations with chefs, authors, creators, and neurodivergent food lovers. We talk personal and professional journeys, sparking creativity, calming chaos, and putting our attention where it matters most. Together, we find joy in (and out of) the kitchen.

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Latest Episodes

This week, Catherine chats with cookbook author and food writer Anna Ansari, whose new book Silk Roads explores the rich, interconnected cuisines stretching from East Asia to the Middle East.

Anna’s path to food writing wasn’t exactly linear—she sta... more

In this episode, Nina Gallant pulls back the curtain on the world of food photography: what actually goes into building a shot, how creative careers evolve, and what it takes to turn artistic work into a sustainable business.

balancing creativity wi... more

In this week’s episode, Catherine chats with Ashley Moore, food stylist and senior editor at America’s Test Kitchen, about building a creative career with ADHD—and why the way your brain works might actually be your biggest advantage.

Ashley takes u... more

Want to learn how to bake bread—and build a creative career that actually works?

Catherine sits down with Martin Sorge, winner of The Great American Baking Show, author of the Great Bakes Substack, and upcoming cookbook author, to talk about baking,... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Moore
Food stylist and senior editor at America's Test Kitchen
America's Test Kitchen
Episode: Ashley Moore on ADHD, Food Styling & Thriving at America’s Test Kitchen
Martin Sorge
Great American Baking Show winner; author of Great Bakes Newsletter and forthcoming Great Bakes Cookbook
Great American Baking Show, Great Bakes Newsletter
Episode: How to Bake Bread + Build a Creative Career | Martin Sorge (Great American Baking Show Winner)
Sheryl Julian
Food writer, editor, and teacher; former food editor of the Boston Globe
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Episode: Learn to Be a Better Home Cook + Writer with Sheryl Julian
Tenaya Darlington
A.K.A. Madame Fromage, cheese educator and author
Episode: How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board + Find Your Cheese Personality with Tenaya Darlington (Madame Fromage)
Rebecca Eisenberg
Content creator, author-to-be of Small-Batch Breads cookbook
The Practical Kitchen
Episode: Small-Batch Bread for Busy Brains: Rebecca Eisenberg on Baking + ADHD-Proofing the Kitchen
Sally Ekus
Senior Literary Agent at the Ekus Group (culinary division)
Ekus Group / JVNLA
Episode: How to Get a Cookbook Deal: Literary Agent Sally Ekus on Pitching, Publishing & Food Media
Mallory Oniki
Online creator and author of The Cookie Club Cookbook
The Palatable Life / Cookie Club Cookbook
Episode: Bake Better Cookies with Mallory Oniki of The Palatable Life/Cookie Club Cookbook
Zoë Komarin
Former restaurant chef, pop-up creator, writer and recipe developer behind MouthBrain
MouthBrain
Episode: Zoë Komarin Wants You to Get Loose in the Kitchen
Aaron Cohen
Owner of Gracie's Ice Cream, community-builder
Gracie's Ice Cream
Episode: Aaron Cohen of Gracie's Ice Cream: Community, Creativity & Small Business Marketing

Host

Catherine Smart
Host of Not From Concentrate

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Golden nugget!

    I just stumbled on this somehow and it is an absolute golden nugget! I’m loving every episode. Thanks for the interviews and little nuggets for living life more organized in general.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jenny.jaggi
    United Statesa month ago
  • First time listener, lifetime food lover.

    In a world of so many food podcasts, I could tell from my first episode this one will stand out. Can’t wait to explore them all. Highly recommended. And I can’t get the term “busy brain” out of my head. In a good way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Delicacies Jewelry
    United Statesa month ago
  • Smart and Joyful

    Catherine’s perspective stands out among the sea of podcast. Her joyful, honest, experienced voice guides her guests in conversation that goes beyond food. These chats tackle the relationship between our minds and feeding ourselves delicious morsels.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MHenry22
    United Statesa month ago
  • Informative and fun

    Great interviews with knowledgeable and creative food people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    If they can't take a joke
    United States5 months ago
  • Excellent program

    I’ve missed seeing Catherine on Milk Street. Great to now have her in my ear sharing interesting stories and helpful insight. Really enjoy the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stan Mims
    United States5 months ago

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Discussions feel candid and relatable, not overly polished.
Pain points like ADHD and workflow overwhelm are handled with empathy.
Hosts deliver insightful, organized conversations with practical tips.
Guests are diverse experts; chemistry with host is warm and friendly.

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Apple Podcasts
#83
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#23
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#63
United Kingdom/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#205
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#101
Singapore/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#127
China/Arts/Food

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How to Bake Bread + Build a Creative Career | Martin Sorge (Great American Baking Show Winner)
Q: How do you calm the chaos in the kitchen, especially under pressure?
I practice deep breathing before starting, accept the distractions, and rely on a prepped, orderly mise en place to keep chaos at bay and stay present while cooking.
How to Bake Bread + Build a Creative Career | Martin Sorge (Great American Baking Show Winner)
Q: How do you get inspired to get in the kitchen and get cooking when motivation is low?
Being in the kitchen helps me focus and calm my brain; I use cooking as a meditative process and set up a clean, organized space to start, which helps me regain focus.
How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board + Find Your Cheese Personality with Tenaya Darlington (Madame Fromage)
Q: What are some memorable pairings Tenaya recommends for home gatherings?
Goat cheese with Sencha green tea for a non-alcoholic option, pecorino with a dirty martini for a briny contrast, and Parmigiano-Reggiano with sparkling Prosecco to bring sweet, salty, and fruity notes together.
How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board + Find Your Cheese Personality with Tenaya Darlington (Madame Fromage)
Q: What are three practical tips for building a cheese board that feels educational and exciting?
Choose a comfort cheese, a conversation piece, and a local cheese to anchor the board; these three categories help create familiar touchpoints, spark curiosity, and connect guests to regional traditions.
How to Build the Perfect Cheese Board + Find Your Cheese Personality with Tenaya Darlington (Madame Fromage)
Q: How did Tenaya transition from English professor to cheese educator and travel the world featuring cheese adventures?
Tenaya explains a pivot from journalism and teaching to blogging about cheese, which led to opportunities with cheesemongers, editors, and ultimately book deals and travel experiences, illustrating how online platforms can connect readers with real-world cheese culture.

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A thoughtful food-focused show that centers on busy, curious minds navigating cooking, creativity, and life with ADHD. Episodes mix practical kitchen systems, hands-on baking, and culinary storytelling with behind-the-scenes looks at media, publishing, and entrepreneurship. Guests range from renowned chefs and cookbook authors to food writers, educators, and small-business founders, all sharing real-world tips for organizing workflows, fostering creativity, and balancing work with family life. The tone blends approachable cooking guidance with personal narratives, making complex topics feel doable for home cooks and industry professionals alike. A few episodes stand out for weaving ADHD perspectives into everyday cooking, media production, ... more

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4. Tenaya Darlington
5. Rebecca Eisenberg
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7. Mallory Oniki
8. Zoë Komarin

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