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Not From Concentrate

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

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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This week, Catherine sits down with cookbook author, photographer, and artist Jerrelle Guy to talk about her beautiful new cookbook, We Fancy.

Jerrelle first burst onto the food scene with her acclaimed debut cookbook Black Girl Baking, but success ... more

In this mini episode, Catherine presents the Wayfinder podcast. It’s a podcast about travel journeys that transform us, told through immersive stories of places, people, and moments that stay with you even once you are back home. Give it a listen, an... more

Food writer, recipe developer, and longtime meal-planning expert Meghan Splawn joins Catherine to talk about the emotional, practical, and very real work of getting a food budget under control.

After realizing her family had spent more than $32,000 ... more

When Indian food is on the menu at Catherine’s house, it usually means ordering dosa, saag paneer, and cauliflower Manchurian from a favorite local spot. But why do so many of us love eating Indian food while feeling intimidated to cook it at home?

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Recent Guests

Meghan Splawn
Food writer focused on budgeting and budget transparency
Episode: Food Budgeting for Busy Brains with Meghan Splawn
Jyoti Mukharji
Cooking instructor and author featured in Heartland Masala
Heartland Masala
Episode: You Can Cook Indian Food at Home with Heartland Masala
Auyon Mukharji
Musician and co-author of Heartland Masala
Heartland Masala
Episode: You Can Cook Indian Food at Home with Heartland Masala
Alana Kysar
Cookbook author and photographer
Author of Aloha Veggies; author/photographer
Episode: Veg Forward Local Hawai'i Food with Alana Kysar
Spencer Horovitz
Chef, owner of Hadeem, James Beard semi-finalist
Hadeem San Francisco
Episode: Chef Spencer Horovitz on ADHD, Finding Calm in the Kitchen & California-Jewish Cuisine
Felicity Spector
Broadcast journalist, volunteer in Ukraine since 2022, reporting on Ukrainian food resilience and mobile bakeries
Freelance journalist; Bake for Ukraine collaborator
Episode: Food, Bravery, and Hope in Ukraine, with Felicity Spector
Anna Ansari
Author of Silk Roads, culinary anthropologist
Author, Silk Roads cookbook
Episode: Following the Silk Roads: Anna Ansari on Identity, Trade, and the Flavors That Connect Us
Nina Gallant
Food photographer, light wizard, creative collaborator
Nina Gallant Photography
Episode: Building a Creative Career with Food Photographer Nina Gallant
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

Host

Catherine Smart
Host of Not From Concentrate

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 46 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 States2 months 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 States3 months 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 States3 months ago
  • Informative and fun

    Great interviews with knowledgeable and creative food people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    If they can't take a joke
    United States6 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 States7 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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#64
United States/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#17
Canada/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#139
Canada/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#47
Italy/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#47
Singapore/Arts/Food
Apple Podcasts
#81
Ireland/Arts/Food

Talking Points

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You Can Cook Indian Food at Home with Heartland Masala
Q: Could you, one at a time, just sort of tell me your backgrounds and how this project came to be?
Jyoti describes a long teaching journey in her kitchen and charity work, while Auyon talks about his biology background and his musical career collaborating with his mother to ghostwrite and publish Heartland Masala. They explain how the hybrid publishing model emerged through a community of supporters and an agent's suggestion, shaping the two-voice structure and illustrations that anchor the book.
Food Budgeting for Busy Brains with Meghan Splawn
Q: What is the first step someone should take toward budgeting their food more effectively?
Begin with a true audit: know exactly what you're spending, track it in real time, and use a simple method (like a planner, journal, or Google Sheet) to capture daily spend and feelings so you can see where changes are needed and stay accountable.
Veg Forward Local Hawai'i Food with Alana Kysar
Q: What changed between your first and second book in terms of approach and focus?
The first book aimed to capture quintessential recipes representing many voices; the second centers on local favorites adapted to vegetables, giving more room for the author's personal cooking and showcasing a Veg Forward perspective.
Veg Forward Local Hawai'i Food with Alana Kysar
Q: What are some examples of dishes in your upcoming cookbook that embody your veg-forward approach?
She highlights a potato pancake katsu inspired by her dad's flavors and notes that the book includes tofu katsu and potato katsu, showing how traditional dishes can be adapted with vegetables while keeping the comfort and texture familiar.
Veg Forward Local Hawai'i Food with Alana Kysar
Q: How would you describe your cooking style and its relation to Hawaii?
Her cooking is rooted in simple, comforting local Hawaii food that feels homey and approachable for home cooks, with a focus on practicality and accessibility rather than high-end restaurant technique.

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What is Not From Concentrate about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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. Alana Kysar
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