Tonia's Kitchen

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. In this episode I talk with Registered Dietician Dawn Jackson Blatner about why taking a lunch break matters.  EZ Cater released their Lunch Report which points to what's getting in the way of eating lunch.  Some of the highlights were: Why the lunch break is disappearing: What’s making it harder for work...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode.  In this episode I had a lot of fun talking with Justin Ellen about his new cookbook Better Than Grandma's. Justin Ellen is a baker and the creator of Everything Just Baked , where his fun, chaotic, and personality-filled approach to baking has captured the attention of millions across social media. Known...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. In this episode I got to talk with Maegan in detail about how she creates these beautiful boards.  Bestselling author and entertaining expert Maegan Brown (@thebakermama) shows how a simple board can turn an ordinary Tuesday night into something memorable. Moving far beyond traditional charcuterie, Maegan intr...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. In this episode registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports nutrition Dawn Jackson Blatner joined me to talk about:   Why getting back into a routine doesn’t have to mean changing everything at once Simple breakfast, lunch, and snack ideas that help keep you going all day Easy ways to fit movement...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. In this episode I had a fun conversation with Justin Scerbo, Director of Brand Strategy with Java Factory about their latest promotional campaign.  Java Factory Brings America's Favorite Ice Cream Truck Treats to the Coffee Cup Extending Summer Into Fall Flavor 52's New "Ice Cream Truck Season&q...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. Stephanie Valentine joins me to share recipes and more from her new book, Love What's On Your Plate. At a time when wellness advice often feels confusing, expensive, or impossible to maintain, Stephanie offers a refreshing alternative: simple, realistic strategies that help people nourish themselves and t...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. My guest is Yumna Jawad. We had a great time talking about her new cookbook, The feel good foodie cookbook and Oathoats, her overnight oats brand.  From her website: My recipes are inspired by the Lebanese dishes of my childhood, paired with fresh, modern takes on family meals. I believe that cooking should fe...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. Today I spoke with Michele Abo, General Manager at Kayco Brands about some healthy choices for snacking. All of these products are right at the top of my list and so delicious.  Some of the fascinating food brands that are helping consumers eat healthier without sacrificing flavor are Craize, Wonder Juice &amp...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. It's always fun talking with Chef George Duran. Celebrity chef George Duran has created a variety of seasonal recipes that showcase the versatility and convenience of Dorot Gardens products. Perfect for cookouts, pool parties, family dinners, and weekend entertaining, these recipes demonstrate how fresh f...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. It was fun talking with Geoff Dillon about their delicious products and flavor matchmaking. Summer hosting doesn’t need to be complicated to feel elevated. This season, it’s all about “flavor matchmaking”, pairing bright, refreshing cocktails with your favorite summer moments to create an easy, memorable exper...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. I had a wonderful discussion with Emmanuel. When most people think of Madagascar, images of lemurs, lush jungles, or even animated films may come to mind. But in A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island (Post Hill Press), Emmanuel Laroche invites readers on a far richer journey—one that moves b...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. The new cookbook from Roxana Jullapat, Morning Baker, invites readers to get more adventurous with baking, featuring the tools and insights Roxana has learned from more than a decade of baking before the sun rises. Roxana is known for her Los Angeles bakery, Friends & Family where she has long advocated fo...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. Co-Founder Katherine Anderson honors the legacy of the space with a deeply personal book that celebrates the people, recipes and memories that defined it. The London Plane Flower & Cook Book is both a cookbook and a tribute. The book pairs reflections on seasonal flowers with recipes from the restaurant&ap...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. How much do you really know about kosher wine? Gabriel Geller, Director of Public Relations & Wine Education, Royal Wine Corp., the largest producer and distributor of kosher wines and spirits joins me to talk about Passover food and wine suggestions along with the latest celebrity wines available. Here’s...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. Whether you are a longtime host of weekly Shabbat dinners or new to this global Jewish tradition, 52 Shabbats will spice up your Friday night in one way or another. This book offers a holistic scope of the Shabbat tradition for every reader, Jewish or otherwise.  I learned a lot about Jewish cuisine from Faith...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. I really enjoyed talking with acclaimed pastry chef, food writer and longtime Ottolenghi collaborator Helen Goh. She shares her distinctive approach to baking with 100 delicious desserts and savory bakes from her new cookbook, Baking and The Meaning of Life: How to Find Joy in 100 Recipes. No one knows the &qu...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. If anyone knows decadent gluten-free baked goods, it's Mightylicious. Their scrumptious hand crafted cookies, named 'Top Pick' in Food and Beverage Magazine, have rocked the gluten-free world with their amazing flavor and perfect crumble free texture. Carolyn Haeler, a celiac sufferer, spent yea...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. I had a wonderful conversation with Susan Gravely about her new book, Italy in a Glass.   The book is a celebration of Italian hospitality, gathering, and the joy of savoring small moments. It features 50+ recipes for cocktails, antipasti, and desserts, travel memories from Venice to Sicily, and a heartfelt tr...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. Chef Julian Lopez , owner and chef of the legendary Café Beaujolais on California’s Mendocino coast joined me to talk about the new cookbook.  The New Café Beaujolais Cookbook (The Collective Book Studio, February 2026) , a stunning new book that captures both the soul and the evolution of this iconic restaura...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. Tuscan Women Cook, the premier culinary immersion program in a beautiful corner of Tuscany, is celebrating its 25th fall season and welcoming visitors from around the world to experience Tuscany’s rich traditions of cooking and hospitality.  Guests learn to cook traditional Tuscan dishes taught by local women...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. Next Level Chef winner Pyet De Spain celebrates her Mexican and Native American heritage in this collection of mouthwatering recipes, a vibrant fusion that ties us to the land and to one another. Watch her show Spirit Plate on @PBSFood on YouTube. #chefpyet Visit us at www.toniaskitchen.com, on Facebook or Ins...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. 20 year Dietition/Nutrition Veteran Julie Ruelle joins me to talk about Ultra Processed Foods and the specifics on how they impact our health (hormone disruption, diabetes, obesity, mood, etc with statistics) how we can avoid them, what we should eat instead and how to make small changes that last.  We talked...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. What an exciting interview with Sally Norton learning about oxalates. This is from my other Podcast Food Talk For Health.  If you’re eating a healthy diet and you’re still dealing with fatigue, inflammation, anxiety, recurrent injuries, or chronic pain, the problem could be your spinach, almonds, sweet potatoe...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. Suzette Smith is the founder of Garden Goddess Ferments, a fermented foods company based in Phoenix, Arizona. The company specializes in producing high-quality beet kvass and three unique sauerkraut flavors, allowing it to carve out a strong presence in the fermented foods market. For more information about Ga...

We would love to hear from you. Click here and tell us what you thought of this episode. I really had fun talking with Dorie about her new book. Dorie Greenspan is a five-time James Beard Award-winning author, New York Times bestselling writer and beloved baking authority known for infusing her recipes with equal parts precision, creativity, and heart. Dorie has built a career out of transforming...