Joy Curated

Send us Fan Mail In this season finale, Cindy Peterson takes us inside a lively Olivelle tasting night, where unique bottles meet fresh, seasonal ingredients to create little moments of magic.  Joined by Miriam Schultz of Berry & Basil, the episode is a sensory journey through olive oil and vinegar, exploring what makes one bottle stand out, uncovering the scientific secrets behind flavor, and...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Cindy takes you inside the kitchen — and the story — of Olivelle, a Montana-based, mother-daughter business that’s transforming how we think about olive oil and vinegar.  Cindy sits down with co-founder Brie Thompson in Bozeman to uncover the 20-year journey behind Olivelle.  From humble beginnings as a tiny specialty food shop, through early challenges and an...

Send us Fan Mail Cindy and Jeni Bergan's conversation focused on the real-life journey of transitioning from an unlikely start in the kitchen to running a successful catering business.  A key theme that emerged was the pervasive feeling of imposter syndrome — even after 25 years of professional experience — and how the pressure for perfection can keep people from enjoying cooking or believing...

Send us Fan Mail This episode pulls back the curtain at Berry & Basil to introduce a key figure behind the store’s unique energy: Miriam Schultz, the store manager whose diverse passions and talents help keep everything running beautifully.  Cindy and Miriam dig into Miriam’s journey — from living across the country, to her deep connection with coffee and wine, to her stunning cake-decorating...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself in a lunch line, only to end up deep in conversation with a complete stranger and walk away inspired?  That’s exactly how today’s episode of Joy Curated begins, with a chance encounter at an Atlanta market with Jodi Kostelnik, the creative force behind The Neighborgoods.  Jodi’s vibrant, food-themed dish towels and gifts now brighten kitchens worldwide...

Send us Fan Mail Cindy sits down with Bryn Wilson, a former attorney who transformed a simple, real-life frustration into a thriving business. After years of bringing wilted salads and cold casseroles to potlucks, Bryn invented Served, a line of beautifully designed, insulated serveware that keeps food hot or cold, and has even landed a spot on Oprah’s Favorite Things list. Join Cindy and Bryn as...

Send us Fan Mail Cindy sits down with Lauren Maloney, director of merchandising at Hestan, for an honest and lively conversation about quality cookware and building kitchen confidence.  From growing up in entertaining families to careers at Williams Sonoma and beyond, Cindy and Lauren share stories of learning curves, favorite kitchen memories, and the passions that drive their work. Discover the...

Send us Fan Mail What do you get when two small-town independent kitchen owners sit down to talk shop? A wonderful, heartfelt conversation with some truly excellent stories!  Join Cindy Peterson, co-founder of Berry and Basil, as she sits down with Nate Whited, co-owner of The Brick Kitchen in Independence, Iowa. In this lively conversation, they dive into the unique journey of building a family-r...

Send us Fan Mail One of the most frequent questions that Cindy Peterson, co-founder of Berry and Basil, gets is how to choose the right knife. So she sat down with Ed Bartush, an industry veteran from Cangshan Cutlery with nearly four decades of cutlery experience, to explore the surprisingly complex world of kitchen knives. From the basics of stamped vs. forged blades, to the allure of layered Da...

Send us Fan Mail Cindy Peterson sits down with Molly Hauge from Talisman Designs to explore the story behind one of the kitchen industry’s most joyful and innovative brands.  Together, they discuss how Talisman Designs has spent the last 25 years bringing happiness into the kitchen through colorful, practical, and thoughtfully crafted tools — many inspired by everyday family moments.  From crowd-f...

Send us Fan Mail Host Cindy Peterson and Darian Tomas, co-founder of a unique knife-sharpening solution, dig into the real-life frustrations home cooks face with their kitchen tools — and learn some new vocabulary while they're at it!  From the dilemma of never using prized chef’s knives out of fear of ruining them, to common mistakes we make when storing and sharpening knives, Darian shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Cindy Peterson is joined by Ashley Mccord, a longtime expert and advocate for the Ankarsrum mixer — a Swedish heritage kitchen appliance with a rich history dating back to 1940, and so versatile that it’s been called “the assistant” for decades.  From its unique bottom-motor design and versatile attachments to its reputation as an heirloom-quality appliance,...

Send us Fan Mail Cindy shares her first solo adventure at the Inspired Home Show (IHA) in Chicago, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how this event stands apart from typical markets — and why it’s such a big deal for kitchen store owners. You’ll hear about her favorite discoveries, chats with the actual makers behind beloved kitchen brands, and some exciting product trends coming soon to Berry...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the very first episode of Joy Curated! Join Cindy Peterson, co-founder of Berry + Basil in Chamberlain, South Dakota, as she sits down with her longtime friend and business partner Angi Hanzlik for an honest, lighthearted conversation.  They discuss the origins of their thoughtfully curated kitchen store, and the joyful, sometimes wild, journey of launching a small busi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cindy brings on David Nelson from Finamill — a company that's aiming to change not just how we grind pepper, but how we experience all spices. Together, they share the inspiration behind Finamill’s unique spice mill, from overcoming the frustrations of manual grinders to enabling home cooks to easily experiment with flavors.  Dave opens up about the engineeri...

Send us Fan Mail There is a fascinating intersection of independent kitchen stores and the whirlwind of viral product trends shaping what we use in our kitchens every day. Cindy’s joined by Robert McGinnis, COO of the HTI Buying Group and the popular face behind @robhomecook on TikTok and Instagram — a guest who truly sees both sides of the kitchen product world, from industry insiders to online s...

Send us Fan Mail What if confidence in the kitchen didn't come from perfection, but from curiosity? Welcome to Joy Curated. I'm Cindy Peterson, co-founder of Berry and Basil, a gourmet kitchen store in downtown Chamberlain, South Dakota.  Our store and this podcast share the same beliefs: good food and well-made tools bring people together.  Each episode features relaxed, honest conversa...