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“Focus on the big picture,” says Valerie Chang, the chef and owner of Maty’s, a 150-seat Peruvian spot in Miami. For her, that means more than awards (like her recent James Beard nomination) and the future of her restaurant. It translates to taking care of her mental and physical well-being and implementing a new kind of hospitality that’s focused on service not servitude. 

Valerie sat down with host Kerry Diamond in Miami to talk a...

Best-selling author and former Gourmet Magazine editor-in-chief Ruth Reichl is our guest on today’s episode. Ruth joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her latest book, “The Paris Novel,” a tale of self-discovery set in 1983 and filled with food, fashion, and art. Ruth shares the real-life inspiration behind some of the people, places, and meals, and talks about her writing process. “I took a long time writing this because I didn’...

Today’s guest is Nadia Caterina Munno, the glamorous Dolce & Gabbana-wearing gourmet known to millions of fans as The Pasta Queen. She’s built a following for her fashion-forward, high-energy recipe videos in which she shares the secrets to one classic Italian dish after another.

In this episode, host Kerry Diamond speaks with Nadia about the “blasphemous lasagna” recipe on TikTok that inspired her to share her own videos, her love ...

Today’s guest is Chef Karla Hoyos, a long-time volunteer for World Central Kitchen and the founder of Tacotomia in Miami. The interview took place several weeks before the tragedy in Gaza in which seven of Karla’s World Central Kitchen colleagues were killed (if you’d like to contribute to the World Central Kitchen GoFundMe for the families of those killed, visit here).

Karla herself was in the region last year with the organization...

We’re in a Jubilee state of mind here at Cherry Bombe HQ! Jubilee 2024 is taking place on Saturday, April 20th, in NYC (join the wait list here), so we’re bringing you a taste of last year’s talent: the lively panel with the food all-stars from the Magnolia Network. 

Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond moderated a discussion with Casey Corn of “Recipe Lost & Found,” Zoë François of “Zoë Bakes,” Jamila Norman of “Homegrown,” Elizab...

Italians take snacking seriously. In the first part of today’s show, we’re talking about “spuntini”—Italian snacks—with chef and recipe developer Anna Francese Gass, author of the new cookbook, “Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day.” Learn why the book is like a trip to Italy in book form, Anna’s Italian vacation tips, and why Italian street food is not eaten on the street. 

Next, we’re flashing back ...

We have a special episode for you today featuring two all-star guests. First up is Von Diaz, an Emmy Award-winning radio producer, documentarian, and food historian. Her new narrative cookbook, “Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking,” is a robust and joyous record of the flavors, techniques, and stories that make up the culinary culture of the islands spanning the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans. Von joins host Kerry Diamon...

Today’s guest is Chef Jess Murphy. Originally from New Zealand, Jess moved to Ireland and in 2011 opened the doors to Kai, the award-winning restaurant she runs with her husband, Dave Murphy. Because of the sustainability programs at Kai, it’s the only restaurant in Ireland to have been awarded the Michelin Green Star. Jess is also passionate about helping refugees in Ireland record their food stories, and she has been recognized f...

Today’s guest is Lidey Heuck, author of the brand new book “Cooking in Real Life: Delicious & Doable Recipes for Every Day.” The Pittsburgh native began her career in food working as Ina Garten’s assistant, a job she got as a college senior after cold-emailing the Barefoot Contessa. Since then, Lidey has carved out a delicious space of her own, contributing to NYT Cooking and sharing everything from recipes to ideas on home decor, ...

Anu Duggal, the founding partner of Female Founders Fund, is all about helping female-led companies get the funding they need and deserve, despite all the obstacles around raising money. Last month, she hosted the 2024 Female Founders Fund CEO Summit, a day of talks, panel discussions, and networking at the New York Stock Exchange that brought together more than 100 women, including the founders of Food52, Culinary Agents, and Mimi...

Vanessa Torrivilla never envisioned a future in the food world. A UI/UX design pro, she started dating a serious foodie named Joe Ariel who missed some of his favorite local eats from his college days, and soon the idea for Goldbelly started to materialize: “I went from wanting to help my boyfriend with some free design to caring about this from a very deep place,” she says. 

“This” is now a powerhouse food marketplace with almost 1...

Kathy Sidell is the restaurateur behind Saltie Girl, the seafood-focused spots in Boston and Los Angeles known for their tinned fish menus and buzzy atmosphere. Kathy joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her pivot from film and commercials to restaurants, what happened with Saltie Girl London, her advice for would-be restaurateurs, and lessons learned from her father, a well-known backer of Boston chefs and restaurants. 

Thank you...

Food and film lovers! Superstar Juliette Binoche joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her new film, “The Taste of Things,” which The Guardian called “the most rapturous hymn to culinary art” since “Babette’s Feast” and “Eat Drink Man Woman.” Learn why Juliette wanted to work with Tran Anh Hung, who won best director for the movie at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival; what it was like starring with her former partner, Benoît Magimel; ...

Today’s guest is Carla Hall, star and executive producer of the new Max series, “Chasing Flavor,” in which she shares the history behind some of America’s most popular foods, from ice cream to barbecue to chicken pot pie. Best known for her time on “Top Chef” and “The Chew,” Carla chats with host Kerry Diamond about showcasing her superpower, proving her worth, and packing for 84 days on the road. 

She also talks about turning 60 th...

For today’s episode, we’re dipping into the Jubilee archives for a conversation between culinary superstars (and Cherry Bombe cover girls!) Sophia Roe and Molly Baz. Sophia interviewed Molly at the Cherry Bombe Jubilee conference in April 2023. They covered a lot of ground, from cookbooks to kitchens to creativity. 

Introducing Molly & Sophia are culinary creative Woldy Reyes of Woldy Kusina and cookbook author Ixta Belfrage. 

Be sur...

Journalist, cookbook author, and podcast host Liz Moody wants you to start the new year off right. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her latest book “100 Ways To Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success” and she shares the tips that have changed her life for the better. They also chat about mocktails, positive aging role models, and the importance of community. Don’t miss thei...

The Future Of Food Is You from The Cherry Bombe Podcast Network showcases rising stars in the food world and is hosted by Abena Anim-Somuah, the James Beard Award winner for Emerging Voice in Broadcast Media. 

For today’s show, we’re sharing the most popular Future Of Food episode from 2023, Abena’s interview with Odette Olavarri, the founder of Odette Cuisine, a bakery & pastry shop in Mexico City. In this special episode recorded ...

Happy New Year! For today’s episode of Radio Cherry Bombe we are re-airing our most popular interview of 2023, our chat with TikTok star Justine Doiron. A graduate of Cornell University’s hospitality program, Justine pursued a career in media and public relations and found her way in the fast-paced industry. She dabbled in TikTok when the app first emerged, figuring she’d need to know about it for work. Soon enough, she was one of ...

Today we have a special double feature episode. Our first guest is Renee Erickson, chef, restaurateur, cookbook author, and co-founder of Sea Creatures, the Seattle hospitality group. Renee shares what’s next for Sea Creatures and where her travels have taken her. 

In the second half of the show, Francesca Nonino of Grappa Nonino joins us, all the way from Italy. Francesca is the sixth generation of the Noninos to be involved in the...