Confessions of a Food Media Icon: How fine dining, food equity & joy shape the future of food

Guest: Dana Cowin — Former Editor-in-Chief of Food & Wine, host of The Progressive Hedonist podcast, and food media trailblazer.

Summary: To kick off One Bite is Everything's partnership with Heritage Radio Network, host Dana DiPrima sits down with the iconic Dana Cowin to talk about the transformation of food media, the chefs and farmers changing the world, and what it means to be a "progressive hedonist." From her years at Food & Wine to her latest gatherings around potluck tables, Dana Cowin shares wisdom, wit, and powerful stories that remind us how food can be both joyful and world-changing.

Topics Covered:

• Evolution of food media from 1995 to now
• Behind-the-scenes of Food & Wine's most iconic moments
• Noma, new cuisines, and redefining fine dining
• Chefs as change-makers and food equity
• Supporting farmers, community, and culinary culture
• The meaning behind "Progressive Hedonism"
• Independent media, joy-forward activism, and the future of food storytelling

Takeaways:

• Food is never just food—it carries culture, memory, power, and potential.
• Media shapes how we see food, and now more than ever, independent voices matter.
• Change doesn’t have to be sacrifice—it can come through joy.

Links:

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Heritage Radio Network Progressive Hedonist