Cultivated By Caryn

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Kat Craddock,  Editor-in-Chief, CEO and owner of SAVEUR Magazine, one of the world's most respected food publications. Kat's journey with the magazine began in 2015, starting in the test kitchen, and after years of rising through the editorial ranks, including Culinary Director, she acquired the iconic brand in 2023, ushering in a...

Part 2 of 2 as host Caryn Antonini is joined by Kevin Hickey, a true Chicago original, born and raised in Bridgeport, a neighborhood with deep roots in Chicago’s meatpacking and culinary traditions. His 35-year career began in his uncle’s restaurant and took him around the world with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts before bringing him home to Chicago, where he served as Executive Chef at The Ritz-...

On this week’s episode, Part 1 of 2 as host Caryn Antonini is joined by Kevin Hickey, a true Chicago original, born and raised in Bridgeport, a neighborhood with deep roots in Chicago’s meatpacking and culinary traditions. His 35-year career began in his uncle’s restaurant and took him around the world with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts before bringing him home to Chicago, where he served as Exe...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jonathan Richards, owner and operator of Palm Beach Salt Company, a small batch artisanal sea salt company located in West Palm Beach, Florida. A former culinary professional, Jonathan understands firsthand how sea salt can transform a dish, and how the minerals, climate, and geography of a place can influence its character. A native Floridi...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by George Ledes, a veteran of the prestige beauty and fragrance industry with more than 35 years of experience working alongside some of the world’s most iconic beauty and fragrance brands. Through his family’s BEAUTY FASHION & Cosmetic World magazines, George has built relationships across virtually every corner of the industry, from CHANE...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Bill Taibe, an award-winning restaurateur and culinary legend in Westport, CT and one of a few who has put Westport on the culinary map over the last 20 years. Bill is a four time James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chefs in America: Northeast and serves as a board member of the Westport Farmer’s Market. Bill brings local ingredien...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Megan Rzezutko, owner and operator of award-winning Coop’s Hot Fudge, all-natural, handcrafted, small batch dessert toppings. Megan’s path to specialty food is anything but traditional. With a background spanning finance, technology, and operations, she eventually found her way to Coop’s Hot Fudge where she brings her entrepreneurial spirit...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Giordano Gianforchetti, Head Chef of YEZI Restaurant , the acclaimed Pan-Asian restaurant at Art'Otel Roma Via Veneto. Throughout his career, Chef Giordano has been driven by a passion for surprise, emotion, and discovery, drawing inspiration from culinary traditions around the world to develop a philosophy that beautifully blends...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Sara Sturges, owner and CEO of RJ Balson and Son USA, an authentic British sausage producer, located in New York. Originally from the southwest of England, RJ Balson and Son is a small independent family butcher that’s been in the same family since 1515, making them England’s oldest family business. Sara is the 26th generation, and the first...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Walter Haas, co-owner of Graffeo Coffee, one of North America's oldest artisan coffee roasteries, located in San Francisco. A sixth-generation San Franciscan with a deep personal connection to the city's history, Walter is a graduate of Stanford University and Harvard Business School. His career has spanned consumer technology, med...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by American artist Rob Strati, whose remarkable career has spanned large scale sculptural, installations, intricate digital diagrams, and most recently, his acclaimed Fragmented series created from broken porcelain and ink drawings. Rob’s work examines how we create meaning from the ordinary, revealing stories through objects, systems, and memo...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Carmen Perr, who is known to her deeply loyal community as Carmen in the Garden. Carmen is a passionate gardener and food enthusiast who has spent nearly a decade inspiring audiences with imaginative, homegrown, true garden-to-table cuisine - and accessible gardening education.  For more information on our guest: Meet Carmencarmeninthegarden...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Dan Reardon, founder of Dr’s Orders Baking Co., a brand creating sinfully delicious baked goods made with simple, clean ingredients and a bigger mission of bringing people together to create memories through food. But baking is only one part of Dan’s story. He’s also a photographer, model, content creator and digital marketing pro, who’s wor...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Anna Hall, Founder of Baker Island Foods, a specialty food company dedicated to crafting gluten-free products made with heritage grains and thoughtfully sourced ingredients. After transitioning from a career in magazine writing to baking, Anna launched Baker Island Foods in 2012, in search of delicious, nourishing alternatives that didn’t sa...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Elizabeth Srivastava, owner of Saisons Sucrées, an authentic French bakery and pâtisserie, located in New Canaan, CT. Elizabeth attended Le Cordon Bleu Paris pâtisserie program and has worked in the pastry kitchens of Michelin-starred restaurants, such as Café Gray and Gordon Ramsay. She then pivoted into a long career in investment manageme...

On this week’s show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by legendary, award-winning Chefs, Wolfgang Puck and son, Byron Lazaroff-Puck. Theirs is a beautiful story of legacy - a passing of the culinary torch from one generation to the next.  Wolfgang began cooking alongside his mother in Austria before training in some of Europe's most renowned restaurants. After moving to the United States, he fou...

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On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Denise Manning, CEO + Founder of Beauty F(x), the first truly functional beauty food in the form of a bite-sized snack. Inspired by her own personal journey, Denise set out to create these nutrient-rich snacks which are packed with antioxidants and bioactive compounds, and are designed to work at the cellular level - nourishing, rejuvenating...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Alessandra Rellini, owner of Agricola Farm, nestled in the heart of Vermont’s Champlain Valley. Agricola is also home to Monti Verdi Salumi, where award-winning, artisanal cured meats are crafted in the true spirit of Italian tradition. What began as a passion project has grown into a thriving farm, deeply rooted in Alessandra’s Italian heri...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Matthew Beaudin, Vice President of Culinary for Higher Education, a chef, operator, and systems thinker who’s spent more than two decades pushing the boundaries of food, culture, and sustainability. After earning his associate degree in culinary arts from the Culinary Institute of America, Matthew Beaudin fiercely pursued his passion for coo...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by David Vogel, Founder and CEO of Badger Beverages, a premium mixer brand designed to elevate the cocktail experience, whether you’re enjoying a drink at home or at a top-tier bar. Badger is committed to high-quality ingredients and bold, refined flavors, delivering craft cocktail quality with the convenience of a bottle. David brings more tha...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Dan Cohen, Owner of New York-based Danny Macaroons, Super Nice Coffee and Bakery and Super Nice Pizza. Dan didn’t set out to build a food business, and in fact, came from the world of startups and sports media. But a simple batch of homemade macaroons for Passover, and a little encouragement from family, set off a completely unexpected journ...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Brittney Lim and Sashi Kumar, Co-Founders of award-winning Tamarind Heads BBQ Sauce. Their barbecue sauce replaces traditional tomato and vinegar bases with tangy, nutrient packed tamarind, offering a globally inspired flavor profile and often described as a “better for you” condiment with simple, natural ingredients and no preservatives.  Ta...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Mia Martensson, a Swedish-born sommelier whose journey began on the island of Gotland at just 14 years old and has since taken her across the globe. From Michelin-starred restaurants in Stockholm to vineyards in South Africa and even a private residential yacht sailing the world, Mia has built a career defined by curiosity, expertise, and a...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jessica Davidoff, Founder and CEO of Cob, a corn-free popcorn alternative made from the ancient, nutrient-rich grain sorghum. Jessica’s journey began with a deeply personal challenge: when her son developed a severe corn allergy, she set out to create a better, safer snack—one that didn’t compromise on taste or nutrition. The result was Cob,...