Interviews

Colu Henry knows the cooking is better at home

A conversation about her new book. Plus, a recipe!

Mar 11 • Brianna Plaza and Colu Henry

The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook is about spreading the culture of South Asian cooking

A conversation with Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy about their new cookbook.

Mar 3 • Brianna Plaza

Jing Gao wants to get Sichuan flavors into as many kitchens as possible

The Fly by Jing founder on her deeply-personal interpretation of Sichuan cuisine and changing perceptions of Chinese food.

Feb 13 • Brianna Plaza

Hawa Hassan shows us that food is part of where we come from

The James Beard Award-winning author on her second book, "Setting a Place for Us."

Jan 15 • Brianna Plaza

Alison Roman doesn't think simple cooking is boring

The New York Time's best-selling author on her new book’s focus on pantry ingredients, doing more with less, and what’s in her freezer.

Nov 6, 2025 • Brianna Plaza

Jay Rushin is bringing H&H Bagels into the modern era

The H&H Bagels CEO on the brand's wild history, how they're staying relevant, and the logistics of selling thousands of bagels a day.

Oct 6, 2025 • Brianna Plaza

Scott Ketchum obsesses over pasta shapes

The Sfoglini co-founder on developing new pasta shapes, sourcing wheat, and more.

Sep 4, 2025 • Brianna Plaza

Diane Aboushi Saleh gets excited about seed catalogs

A conversation with the co-founder of Halal Pastures Farm.

Aug 4, 2025 • Brianna Plaza and Park Slope Living

Alexis deBoschnek wants to help you become a smarter, more efficient cook

The cookbook author on the inspiration behind the new book, how growing up in The Catskills influences her cooking style, and brainstorming fresh ideas.

Jul 18, 2025 • Brianna Plaza and Alexis deBoschnek

Justin Koen thinks about how your food tastes at cruising altitude

A conversation with Air New Zealand's Head of Culinary.

Jun 30, 2025 • Brianna Plaza

Mathew Scaletta takes a chef's approach to tinned fish

The owner of Wildfish Cannery on recipe development, using less common fish, and bringing attention to detail to commercial canning.

Jun 2, 2025 • Brianna Plaza

Rick Martínez likes to cook without guardrails

The James Beard award-winning author on his second book, Salsa Daddy.

Apr 29, 2025 • Brianna Plaza and Rick Martinez

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