The Journalist Who Cooks

Back of the Fridge: Where the Real Stories Live

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This is food news for everyday people. Back of the Fridge looks at what’s happening in our food system and what it actually means for how we eat and live. From recalls and safety alerts to SNAP policy, grocery prices, automation, shifts in farming, and food trends that quietly shape our habits. Hosted by The Journalist Who Cooks, a veteran multimedia journalist with nearly two decades in newsrooms, the show translates headlines into real life. This podcast thrives on context, clarity, and conversation. You will not hear any panic or fear-mongering. Because food is never just food. It's policy....

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Does your career have branches? 27.05.2026 2:08

For a long time, I tried to fit my career into one tiny box. Journalist, producer, writer, video editor, voice-over talent, podcast producer, storyteller, on-camera host, content strategist. Depending on the room, the title always changed. Sometimes that made sense. Sometimes it made me feel like I was carrying around a bag full of puzzle pieces and trying to explain the picture before anyone had...

Trust, Control, and What’s on Our Plates 01.03.2026 16:16

In this episode of Back of the Fridge , we’re looking beyond the headlines. A bottled water recall raises questions about oversight. Chocolate supplements laced with prescription drugs meant for intimate pleasure challenge what labels really mean. New research from the Prison Policy Initiative examines how SNAP rules intersect with probation status in some states . Culturally, we’re seeing shopper...

From Dirty Water Bottles to Lab-Grown Chocolate: The Journalist Who Cooks Gets Personal in Episode 3 of 'Back of the Fridge' 26.03.2025 13:02

In this week’s episode of Back of the Fridge , I’m opening up the pantry of current food news and culinary curiosities. Warning! It’s fully stocked. The episode kicks off with a glimpse into the world of reusable water bottles . Spoiler alert: if you haven’t washed yours today (or, let’s be honest, this week), you might want to hit the pause button and grab some dish soap, turn on the hot water, a...

Sips, Bins & Bites: Wine Education, Composting Wins, and the Food Recall App 18.03.2025 7:48

In this episode of Back of the Fridge, TheJournalistWhoCooks is serving up a full plate of food news, cooking trends, and behind-the-scenes stories that are shaping what (and how) we eat; with a dash of curiosity. WINE EDUCATION First up, we pour into wine education and career shifts. If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about wine, the Glancy Wine Education Foundation is offering scholarships, esp...

From a $19 strawberry to breast milk protecting newborns from measles: What’s really feeding the headlines? 11.03.2025 6:51

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