Tonia's Kitchen

I really enjoyed talking with Misty from Uncle Jerry's Pretzels and especially enjoyed the pretzels.

These aren't store-bought, but instead 100-percent all natural, hand-rolled Amish/Mennonite heritage pretzels straight from Lancaster County in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country.

It's not fast food either. These pretzels are not just hand-rolled, but hand-crafted and hand packed. Try them and you'll really no...

I had a lot of fun talking with Dr. Michael Compton about his passion for veggies. Enjoy the interview!

What do onions, beets, tomatoes, and kale have in common? According to Veggie Smarts: A Doctor and Farmer Grows and Savors Eight Families of Vegetables , they’re all part of an edible botanical puzzle that holds the key to how we eat—and why we should eat better.

 Written by Dr. Michael T. Compton, a public health physician turned ...

Time to get adventurous with your grill.

Pizza is one of the most popular foods in the world. But homemade pizza rarely hits the crispy-chewy-charred trifecta—and that’s because many of us don’t own a wood-burning oven. Enter PIZZA ON A PLANK: Make Wood-Fired Pizza on Your Grill!  by employing one brilliant, simple trick—cooking pizzas on a wooden plank—you can transform your gas or charcoal grill into an appliance that rivals any p...

I always enjoy talking with Steven Raichlen when it's time to fire up the grill. Today we talked about the new Griddle and some delicious recipes that he came up with.

From America's bestselling grilling authority, an essential guide to Griddles, including delicious recipes and the do's and don'ts of grilling. Prized for their accessibility and versatility—and because they’re so much fun to use—griddles (also kno...

It was a pleasure talking with Jessica about her new book.

This highly anticipated release, redefines weeknight meals with a fresh, innovative approach that celebrates flavor, simplicity, and
togetherness.

A Fresh Take on Meal Prep and Everyday Cooking
From tantalizing sauces like Green Goddess Ranch to irresistible breakfast bites such as Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cups, EASY EVERYDAY is packed with recipes that deliver...

What a fun interview I had with Meathead.

From the BBQ Hall of Famer and New York Times bestselling author
of Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling comes The
Meathead Method, a masterclass in the science and art of outdoor
cooking. Meathead offers readers an informative, comprehensive, and fun guide to BBQ, grilling, and griddling, all backed by the latest
culinary science.

With more than 110 creative a...

What a pleasure it was talking with Dr. Greger about his new book. He shared some delicious recipes and tips on staying healthy.

Internationally renowned physician and nutritionist, and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Michael Greger's upcoming book, THE HOW NOT TO AGE COOKBOOK: 100+ Recipes for Getting Healthier and Living Longer is afully illustrated cookbook filled with recipes to make you healthier as you age.

 In The H...

From popular DishItGirl Dina Deleasa-Gonsar comes a new cookbook,
AT THE KITCHEN SINK: Recipes to Fill Your Table; Words to Fill Your
Heart.

Dina has spent many years building a platform around real life nourishment for the body and soul, and is finally bringing together her accessible and family-friendly personal recipes with thoughtful meditations in this beautiful book.

Encouraging her readers to create their own memories ...

I always enjoy talking with Amy Traverso, Senior Food Editor - Yankee Magazine and Co-Host of Weekends with Yankee.  As always, Amy shares some delicious recipes she has created and what we can expect from Season 9 of the TV show.

Weekends with Yankee, the award-winning lifestyle television series about New England from public media powerhouse GBH and Yankee magazine—the beloved publication of New England—returns for its ninth seaso...

Really enjoyed talking to Gabe about the latest kosher wines just released and food pairing.  One that we got to try was the Darom Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 launching in the USA in time for Passover 2025. This is the first varietal wine from the Darom brand, which made its debut in the U.S. market in June 2020.

Crafted from the iconic Cabernet Sauvignon grapes grown in the Southern Judean Hills, near the Negev Desert, this new red win...

What a fun chat I had with Sarah Ahn about her new book Umma.

Learn Korean cooking alongside social media star Sarah Ahn as her umma passes down 100+ family recipes and decades' worth of kitchen wisdom.
Sarah Ahn’s viral food videos of her and her mom have captivated millions of viewers with their behind-the-scenes look at Korean cooking and multigenerational home life. This collaboration is now a mu...

My guest is Madison Gepper, Cooking and Crafts Editor at Highlights. The Ultimate Science Cookbook for Kids won't just have kids cooking - they'll experiment, learn, and customize their creations. Whether they're curious beginners or confident junior chefs, this cookbook offers easy-to-follow instructions, engaging science insights, and bright food photography that's sure to make cooking an adventure.

With over 7...

Joeseph Carr, founder of Josh Cellars, America’s #1 premium wine brand, shares pairing tips for the new year, including introducing the brand’s first-ever non-alcoholic sparkling selection!

Made in Italy in the heart of the Prosecco region by the brand’s 5th generation Italian winemaking team, this new offering is the ideal beverage for everyday enjoyment and celebrations. 

See how this offering can elevate your favorite mocktails, s...

What a fun interview with Sonja & Alex.  This book is an inspiring guide to spending time together creating and enjoying food.

Sonja & Alex Overhiser - the husband-and-wife team behind the IACP award-winning blog, A Couple Cooks (and popular IG of the same name), which they launched together back in 2010 and which reaches millions every month. Their brand-new cookbook, A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together, ...

What a beautiful book!

A guide to effortless entertaining for those who value, above all, memorable times with family and friends. With expert guidance from popular food and lifestyle blogger Jessie-Sierra Ross, explore 20 streamlined, versatile menus and offer them from lush tablescapes that feature flowers, herbs, and local ingredients. Jessie-Sierra's focus on the joys of spending time together, eased by her step-b...

I really enjoyed talking with Dr. Nandi. This episode is filled with enlightening information from him along with some of his favorite healthy recipes.
Cognitive decline is not your destiny. You can improve your brain
function through small steps taken every day.
Dr. Partha Nandi highlights the latest research on the gut-
brain connection, gives you a clear protocol for maintaining brain
health, and slowing or r...

Renowned chef Jorj Morgan is demystifying the art of making home-cooked meals with her interactive You Can Cook Any THING cookbook series. Created specifically for novice chefs with tight budgets, big appetites, and zero clue in the kitchen, each book in this five-part series features QR codes that take readers straight to instructional how-tos — it’s like having Jorj right there in the kitchen to help!
Tired of fast food, micr...

Having competed in more than 250 barbecue competitions, “Big Moe” Cason is the country’s undisputed king of brisket and pitmaster extraordinaire. In his debut cookbook,  Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ, he reveals the secrets of creating amazing flavor with fire and smoke with 75 family-favorite recipes.

 In addition, Cason offers expert guidance on different types of smokers and grills, filling the pantry with time-tested spice rubs and ...

What a fun interview I had with Chef Joey about his new book
Brunch King.
In his debut cookbook the ingenious chef and restauranteur shares his favorite flavor forward recipes for pulling off the best meal of the week at home.

Fun, unique, simple to execute and designed to be enjoyed with your family and friends at home, the recipes in BRUNCH KING are a lot like Chef Joey himself: vibrant, fun-loving, and as wild as they c...