Kitchen Tape

This week, Rose and Crystal talk with literary agent  Eryn Kalavsky  about what really happens between a cookbook idea and a book deal. From crafting a proposal to navigating rejection, Eryn shares what agents look for, how trends shift, and why voice and clarity matter (sometimes) more than follower count. Along the way, they swap stories about  Hartwood ,  Guerrilla Tacos ,  Small Victories ,  T...

Ever wonder what it really takes to sell a cookbook? In this episode, Rose and Crystal get honest about the long road from idea to book deal — from crafting proposals to finding the right agent. Rose shares that she pitched cookbooks for years before selling one, a reminder that slow doesn’t mean failure. It’s a conversation about persistence, creative heartbreak, and the quiet faith it takes to k...

Season 2 kicks off with a new co-host, Crystal Slonecker, and a peek behind the curtain at how cookbooks are actually made — from the dreamy beginnings to the long, flour-covered middle. We talk about the  Golden Girls , why kitchen work gets overly romanticized, kitchen tape as creative canvas, the pure joy of California citrus, and the terror of getting stuck in a walk-in freezer (it’s happened...

This week, the kitchen tape team sat down with Aubrey Newman, a Long Beach based chef turned culinary producer. Aubrey explains how her career started on a food truck, how she discovered the world of food styling, and all that it takes to stay in that world. Rose dives into the reality of freelancing and unveils some things to consider if choosing this kind of career, while Kassie considers a few....

Welcome to our final week of San Diego month! This week's episode features Holly Haines, a recipe developer and food content creator. Holly shares with Rose and Kassie how she only recently started doing content full time, and how she had a 'normal' career until earlier this year. The girls chat about the fears that come with monetizing your hobbies, and dive into all of the ups and do...

Welcome to week FOUR of San Diego month! This week's episode features Gemma, owner of Kimochi! Gemma gets vulnerable with Rose and Kassie and shares about her struggles with negative self talk. The girls dive into all the ways that therapy can provide you with tools, but also the importance of being able to take those tools and take care of yourself. The girls learn all about Gemma's trave...

Welcome to week three of SAN DIEGO MONTH! This week we are finally sharing an exciting episode with Samantha and Derek, the dynamic duo behind Relic Bageri ! Sam shares her story about how she started a wholesale bakery out of her 600 sq. ft. apartment, how she convinced Derek to quit his job and join her, and how their hard work has grown their bakery into a thriving business! Rose swoons over Sa...

Welcome to week two of SAN DIEGO MONTH! This week Kassie and Rose are joined by Sami Udell, a self taught chef who turned her love for healthy food and entrepreneurial spirit into the ultimate private chef agency! Sami tells Rose and Kassie how her career as a private chef kicked off when she had a chance encounter with Ludacris's assistant (yes, you read that correctly) and became the rappers' pe...

Welcome to week one of SAN DIEGO MONTH! We kick off this exciting month with an interview with Arely, the Pastry Chef at Michi Michi , a new bakery collective in San Diego! Arely shares how the bakery collective came to be, and talks through the many ways that she and owner Vanessa Corrales are creating an entirely new business. While exploring all the possiblities for Michi Michi to thrive, Kassi...

This week, Kassie and Rose dive into all things frozen desserts now that the heat of summer is (finally) upon us all! Join the gals as they talk about our friends in dairy and the ingredients to consider when formulating for flavor and texture. We also discuss the category of 'JUICE' ...aka, fruit-based frozen treats. Rose talks about some of the unique flavors she has tasted in the wild (...

This week, Kassie and Rose hit the *virtual* road and chat with Rick Robinson! Rick is a DC based lawyer whos been practicing BIG law for over 40 years. We invited Rick to join the girls for a conversation about intellectual property, copyright law, and how it applies to chefs and creators in the food world. Rick and Rose bond over a shared history in law that lead to an appreciation of bread and...

This week, Kassie and Rose interview their own producer and momager, Casey Shea, the 1/3 of the Kitchen Tape team you rarely hear from. Casey gives us a recap of her previous life as a pastry chef, and how the pandemic pivoted her into a food-adjacent role in the cannabis industry! (dont worry, she confirms everything you've assumed about working in weed) Casey explains how she channelled her...

This week Kassie and Rose share their worst kitchen nightmares- both real and imagined!! WARNING: This episode does include a few descriptions of burns, cuts, blood, and stitches! Share your worst kitchen nightmare story with us! shoot us an email at kitchentapepod@gmail.com OR shoot us a DM on Instagram @kitchentapepodcast Keep up with everyone on Instagram! @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ibakemistakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tro...

This week, Kassie and Rose are joined by Pablo Murillo, the co-founder of Aguas Locas , a pandemic born aguas frescas company, and Bar Nuda , a mexican inspired N/A bar event that allows everyone to enjoy the fun of a night out without any pressure of alcohol. Pablo shares his passion for creating safe spaces to celebrate his culture and community, and how he brought this idea he started in his ga...

Special bonus episode for you this week! Kassie and Rose answer a question from Luna about starting a cake business, how to set boundaries with customers, and how to justify your pricing. To have a transparent conversation around this topic, the girls bring in a cake business expert, Alexys Calhoun, owner of Cakes by Alexys , a successful LA based vintage cake micro-cakery. Alexys not nonly breaks...

This week, Kassie and Rose are joined by Catalina Flores, the brilliant creative behind Panhead LA, creating drool-worthy grazing tables and dessert spreads that are part pastry and part art. Cat talks about how she has translated her passion for creating art into her pastry table-scape world. She shocks Rose and Kassie with the power and beauty of telling people 'No' and explains the impo...

This week Kassie & Rose have a deep dive conversation about all things flavor! They talk about some current personal favorites, some all time classics, and explain how important it is to understand your ingredients when combining flavors. Kassie shares her 'try anything twice' rule and Rose emphasizes the importance of the quality of ingredients when considering flavor payoff. The girl...

This week, Kassie and Rose are joined by Clemence De Lutz, co-owner and teacher at The Gourmandise School in Santa Monica! *stay tuned through the end of the episode to hear an exclusive mini interview with a very special guest* Clemence shares about her decision to leave a career in film and start her own baking business. She explains the hurdles it takes to open a food business, and how she deci...

This week, Kassie and Rose are joined by Andrea, better known as 'MasVinoPlease' on Instagram and Tiktok! Andrea explains how she started on her journey of learning about wine and how she evolved into a 'Non-Som' that provides inclusive access to wine education through social media. The gals drool over Columbian hot dogs, talk about N/A wine, and share a bottle of Andrea's SECO...

This week, Kassie and Rose are joined by Sue Ellen Mancini, the owner of Sad Girl Creamery, a small batch creamery in Los Angeles that focuses on nostalgic Latin flavors and mental health awareness! Sue shares why she moved to Los Angeles to open her business, and how important a strong support system is. The girls have an honest conversation around the topic of self care, and consider that self c...

Special bonus episode for you this week! Kassie and Rose answer a question from Aoife about ways to work past an artistic block when creating desserts. Kassie divulges her 4 step system when she needs to get her creative juices flowing in a time crunch, and Rose walks us through her method for finding inspiration and bringing it to life. Keep up with everyone on Instagram! @ ⁠⁠⁠ibakemistakes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week is our first Deep Dive episode! Kassie and Rose discuss how they both approach developing a recipe from scratch. The girls cover what to look for during research, the importance of understanding ratios vs recipes, and give specific examples as they work through developing a churro recipe just for this episode! Kassie divulges her egg-aversion, Rose shares some tips for making jam without...

This week, Kassie and Rose are joined by Jiyoon Jang, the talented woman running the bakery studio: By Jiyoon! Jiyoon explains how her love for sourdough quickly turned into a thriving pastry business, and how she uses Korean flavors of her childhood to inspire her desserts. The gals share their strategies for staying organized whilst juggling all the duties of running a business, dispel misconcep...

Special bonus episode for you this week! Kassie and Rose discuss the new film, The Taste of Things. 2023 French historical romantic drama film written and directed by Trần Anh Hùng starring Juliette Binoche and Benoît Magimel. The girls discuss how different this film is compared to other movies about food, a dish so sinful you need to hide from God while eating it, and the topic of proposing by h...

This week, Kassie and Rose are joined by Dara Yu, LA native and winner of Master Chef season 12! Dara talks about how the show changed her career trajectory, how she is navigating next steps after finding success so young, and what it means to be called a 'Chef'. The gals geek out over fried pizza and panda express burritos while Kassie dabbles in Gregorian chants and Rose learns what a Mu...