In today's episode I'm interviewing Erica Du, the co-founder of Let's Talk Food.She'll share with us how she started this series of online events inviting food experts to help you demystify the food supply chain system, with Eli Kariv last May.Started from their shared passion of food and the environment, they have hosted 6 events discussing fast-casual restaurants food supply chain, turning food waste into food products, the intersection of food and racial justice, food in times of crises and offered an introduction to spices and a recipe using very little know grains from a NY chef.Here is a link to their next event (on Tuesday!)https://www.eventbrite.com/e/land-ownership-in-food-systems-with-maya-salsedo-from-planting-justice-tickets-123261268773

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Episode 23 - Learn about the food supply chain system with Erica from Let's Talk Food, a series of online events

I am re-running episode 1 on mindful eating in honor of Mental Health Day tomorrow Oct. 10. In this episode, Alexandra Rossi, a certified mindfulness instructor, is sharing her perspective on Mindful Eating and gives you plenty of ideas to try it, alone or with the family. 

Episode 22 - re-run on Mindful Eating in honor of Mental Health Day tomorrow Oct. 10

Today I'm interviewing Ada from Marmalade+Kindness in London. She’s going to share her story with us and how she created Marmelade+Kindness, her online cooking journal she launched to inspire and encourage people to find moments of mindfulness and creativity through cooking.On that journal, she’s sharing tried and tested recipes, featuring organic, seasonal produce and she aims to inspire you to develop a daily cooking habit.Her recipes encourage you to develop your intuition as a cook – to use all your senses, and adapt recipes to your tastes and those you cook for.I feel completely aligned with her philosophy of ‘mindful cooking’ that is quite unique and I love that all recipes incorporate wellness tips at the bottom under the ‘practice makes progress’ section.

Episode 21 - Mindful Cooking Conversation with Ada from Marmalade+Kindness

today I wanted to share a super simple episode about my favorite summer produce and recipes, and some of my favorite farmers in the Bay Area...

Episode 20 - Summer favorites!

Today in episode 19, Jonas Pariente is sharing his perspective on food and telling us about his project: "Grandmas Project", a collaborative web-series sharing the recipes and stories of grandmas around the world, filmed by their grandchildren.It all started in 2013 when Jonas realized he could tell more than his family's story. Not only could he share his grandmothers' food, recipes and cultures, but also those of dozens others who shared his love of food and cultural heritage. Capturing the diversity of the cultures and the unity of families, around food, is universal. So the Grandmas project was born.I hope you enjoy the episode and I'll leave you with Jonas's and his grandma's words of wisdom: "cooking takes time" and "the more I cook, the happier I get!"Click here to learn more about his story.Watch the first 12 videos on the website.Follow them on facebook – twitter – instagramAnd support them if you want more!

Episode 19 - Grandmas Project, sharing grandmas' recipes and stories around the world

Mothers' day is right around the corner so I wanted to talk about the inspiration our mothers and grandmothers can have on us, and us on our children.Today I wanted to share a few thoughts on what cooking brings to children, having them around in the kitchen...

Episode 18 -How mothers inspire

Today I'm bringing you some information about cooking as a therapy.I've been playing with this concept for a few months and now with everyone being quarantined I thought I'd start to share my discoveries.Happy listening!

Episode 17 - Is cooking your new therapy or meditation?

Today, I'm sharing my perspective on the book "French Kids Eat Everything" by Karen Le  Billon.On this Valentine's day I wanted to bring a lot of compassion to all parents, and especially to those who have so-called "picky eaters".In her book, Karen Le Billon presents 10 rules around food and children that she put together after her year living in France.I'm giving you my take on it, as a woman brought up in France, who became a mom in the US.Happy listening!

Episode 16 - Picky Eaters Love

Today Kelly is going to share with us her perspective on food and how to reclaim our power around food.We'll talk about Italy, eating with the seasons, the importance of breakfast and she'll share many tips to make your cooking simpler and more enjoyable at home!Happy holidays everyone!

Episode 15 - Dinner Under 10 Minutes! Thx 52 weeks, a meal prep guide by Kelly E. Powers

Today I am talking to you about a documentary I saw featuring international researchers studying the impact of food on our brains.I'll discuss what I've seen and learned, especially how processed foods can affect our daily behaviors at any age and the impact it has, at any age, not only on ourselves but on people around us. Because a lack of good nutrients and vitamins has such an impact on our daily behaviors, it is important for us individually but also as a group to realize how much can change when we nourish ourselves in a better way. Finally I'll tell you what kind of diet seems to be most helpful for our brain to function well.

Episode 14 - Healthy food for a healthy brain

In this episode, I interview Lisa Murray, retail manager at La Cocina, a nonprofit working to solve problems of equity in business ownership for women, immigrants and people of color, in San Francisco. She shares where her love of cooking and sharing food comes from and her inspiration from all the women she got to meet through her work at La Cocina.

Episode 13 - Food Business Incubator for Women with Lisa Murray

Whether you're a foodie or a food entrepreneur, BiteUnite may interest you.Learn more about this great new co-working space in San Francisco and Hong Kong.

Episode 12 - Patta shares her vision of a co-working kitchen for new food entrepreneurs, BiteUnite

In today's episode, Allison Eckert, Associate Director of Development and Communications at 18 reasons, shares with us her perspective on food and let us in on all of their programs and events.18 reasons is a community cooking school and the lead organization for Cooking Matters in California.

Episode 11 - Allison Eckert talks to us about 18 reasons, a non profit community cooking school

In this episode I interview Ave Lambert, director of programs at CUESA (Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture).They discuss their programs and their personal love of food and how they got to where they are now after being a chef, a farmer and an advocate.They're also sharing with us their favorite tools in the kitchen and their favorite food of the moment!Join us on Facebook to ask your questions or start a conversation about what you heard.

Episode 10 - On sustainability, equity and justice through food with Ave Lambert from CUESA

In episode 9, Maxime Pouvreau, founder of Petit Pot, a delicious, sweet, creamy pudding line, shares a lot with us! His journey from being a little kid with a big dream to a successful food entrepreneur, his favorite tool in the kitchen as well as his current favorite places to eat out in the Bay Area and which recipe book gives him some inspiration at home.

Episode 9 - Maxime Pouvreau from Petit Pot shares his love of food with us

Let's explore new ways to look at food, the way we cook it and share it to simplify our lives.