Let’s Talk Food

In this deeply moving and nourishing episode, Chef April Fontenot serves up more than just recipes—she shares her heart. As the nation watches the unfolding situation in Kerr, Texas, where several young girls have gone missing from Camp Mystic in the Hill Country, Chef April opens the show with sorrowful compassion and heartfelt prayers for the families and the entire community. With emotional hon...

In this heartfelt and festive episode of Let's Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot takes a moment to reflect on more than just what’s on the plate. She opens up about a recent emotional event in Houston, where a woman’s mental health crisis brought traffic to a halt, and a heroic officer stepped in with compassion that led to her getting the help she needed. Chef April shares how this moment inspired h...

On this flavorful episode of Let’s Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot dives into the dazzling world where creativity meets cuisine. From the smoke and mirrors of food styling to the bold innovation of artistic chefs, we explore how each transforms dishes into edible masterpieces—and the fine line that separates the plate from the performance. Plus, we celebrate the newly crowned winner of the 2025 Fav...

On this milestone episode of Let’s Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot celebrates over 1,000 downloads with heartfelt gratitude to all the listeners, friends, and foodies who’ve supported the journey. 🥂 Chef April dishes up an insider’s look at where the ladies of The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Real Housewives of Potomac dine while the cameras roll—from high-end hotspots to scene-stealing loca...

Chef April sprints through the top 11 summer food and drink trends—think lavender-infused cold brew, hot-honey everything, freezer martinis, simple seafood, and the viral Spicy Sauvy B (jalapeño + Sauvignon Blanc!) redonline.co.uk+3candjcatering.com+3indiatimes.com+3 . She then recalls her glamorous night at the Men’s Health Expo at Houston’s Post, with fashion and swimwear. Plus, she spills on di...

In this special Juneteenth bonus episode of Let’s Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot invites listeners to honor freedom through flavor. Inspired by The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth from the National Museum of African American History and Culture, April reflects on the deep cultural significance of Juneteenth and how food has long been a powerful part of the celebration. From red velvet cake and hib...

In this eye-opening episode of Let’s Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot is joined by special guest environmental scientist Marissa Msefya for a real, practical conversation about something we all deal with—but don’t always talk about: food waste. From fridge clean-outs to leftover transformations, they’ll explore creative ways to use what you already have and reduce waste in your kitchen. Marissa also...

  This Father’s Day, fire up the grill and celebrate Dad with dishes that go beyond the basics! In this sizzling episode of Let’s Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot shares mouthwatering meal ideas guaranteed to impress the father figures in your life—whether they're craving bold BBQ flavors, steakhouse classics, or something with a twist. From easy marinades to elevated sides and desserts that seal th...

Planning a get-together and want to wow your guests without spending all day in the kitchen? In this episode, Chef April Fontenot breaks down the art of creating party food that’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. From crowd-pleasing appetizers and bite-sized mains to simple sweets that steal the show, April shares smart shortcuts, make-ahead tips, and flavor-packed recipes that are pe...

Join Chef April Fontenot on this mouthwatering episode of Let's Talk Food as she unveils her exclusive list of the Top 10 Foodie Destinations of 2025! From the spice-scented markets of Thailand to its expansive culinary scene, to Austin’s delightfully creative, infusing, and iconic Texan barbecue, Chef April takes you on a flavorful journey across the globe. Discover hidden culinary gems, the hott...

In this episode, we're joined by the incredibly talented Melissa Knific—culinary expert, media pro, and creator of beautiful, stress-reducing meal solutions for busy families. With a career that’s taken her from high-profile test kitchens to features in top global magazines, Melissa shares her best tips and shortcuts for making weeknight dinners easier, faster, and more enjoyable. She’s crafted ap...

In this episode, Join Chef April as she’s digs into a topic that gets tossed around a lot but often misunderstood: Vegan vs. Plant-Based diets. Are they the same thing? Not quite—and the difference matters. A vegan diet is rooted in ethics. Vegans avoid all animal products—not just in food, but in every aspect of life. That means no meat, dairy, eggs, honey, leather, or even products tested on ani...

Join Chef April in this game changing and exciting episode of Let's Talk Food, we're diving deep into how artificial intelligence is reshaping the food industry — from farm to fork. Join us as we explore the cutting-edge AI innovations driving smarter agriculture, personalized nutrition, optimized supply chains. We’ll discuss how food startups and global brands alike are leveraging machine learnin...

Do you ever find yourself inviting those not so respectful and rude guests or moments where someone says something awkward at the table , or forgets their manners, or refuses to follow the rules after receiving a heads up or the memo before the family dinner or dinner party? Well this episode is one you don’t want to miss! Join Chef April as she schools us on ways to practice healthy boundaries ar...

Join Chef April as she shares the results from the fav chef and super mom competition’s, delves into her personal experiences from the competition ,give heartfelt advice to her listeners on the life lessons of friendship and take us on a journey through dandyism and food from the glamorous Met Gala. This is an episode you do not want to miss as Chef April never disappoints with her insightful and...

Join Chef April as she expresses gratitude for those who have shown love and support during her journey in the favorite chef and super mom competition’s, give advice to the listeners on striving for success, and share some of the yummiest and tasteful dishes to whip up for mom on Mother’s Day! Reference for article: Southern Living.com 38 Mother's Day Dinner Ideas To Surprise Mom For listener lett...

Join Chef April as she brings special guest Nuri Dimler, from chemical engineering human potential , to a minimalist chef, executive olympian to unlocking the golden trifecta of wealth, helping and guiding professionals and entrepreneurs gain clarity and confidence in making the best career and life decisions, to guiding high performers to align with success, from using food, fitness and mindset s...

Join Chef April as she brings special guest Nike Roach who is a multi-talented businessman, book author, professional massage therapist, and food lover on the show to deliver a powerful, yet informative, and hilarious episode where he takes us down memory lane on how he started his journey in entrepreneurship to massage therapy, and shares the best foods he prefers, and gives us tips on how to sta...

Join Chef April as she starts season 2 off with a bang and invite’s renowned Chef J Reifel on the show to take us on an incredible journey back into the 15th century, share the strangest recipes and meals he has prepared for celebrity clients,and educates us on the art and science of historical cooking ! Chef J Reifel is no stranger to artistic creativity and expression as he has has an amazing ba...

Join Chef April as she closes season 1 with a bang and share exciting news, catch up on the latest happenings and help everyone prepare mouthwatering Easter meals! This episode will have you rethinking what to cook for those family gatherings! Please send your listener letters , collaboration requests, episode topics, share a funny , sad, inspirational , or heartfelt story to april3802@outlook.com...

Join Chef April as she shares some exciting news and gives awesome tips on how to plan a romantic dinner date and shares 26 dinner recipes! This episode will have you wanting to fire up those stoves and ovens and ready to showcase your skills and express heartfelt love! Please send those letters , collaboration requests, episode topics, share a funny , sad, inspirational , or heartfelt story to ap...

Join Chef April as she shares some exciting news and reminisces about the days when families would get together and eat good food on Sundays! This episode will inspire you to do better and love yourself and family. Please send those letters , collaboration requests, episode topics, share a funny , sad, inspirational , or heartfelt story to april3802@outlook.com . Also do not forget to follow me an...

Join Chef April as she catches up after her move and explore the many dishes to celebrate Black History month with you! From soulful dishes to surprising dishes that will spark up the cookout or family dinner in observance of Black History month. References : https://www.savoryonline.com/articles/30-soulful-recipes-for-black-history-month/. Please send your listener letters to april3802@outlook.co...

Join Chef April as she embraces time for yourself and shares her moments from her pause on the show and catch up on the latest food trends the Gen Z prefer in 2025. From healthy eating, sustainability, and speedy food service, the Gen Z are taking over and know what healthy eating and healthy lifestyles are all about! Please send your listener letters to april3802@outlook.com for colloborations, e...

Chef April is back! Join her as she catches up on the latest happenings and shares her thoughts on life and ways we can spring clean our eating habits. Send your listener letters to april3802@outlook.com for colloborations, episode ideas, funny stories, sad stories, to say hello, give advice, or whatever you want to talk about that is related to food , health and fitness and love. Social Scales: I...