Betty Eatz Podcast

What in the world is that green drink? If you’ve been to a coffee shop lately, you’ve most likely seen a bright green latte on the menu. It’s matcha! For those who haven’t had matcha, the Japanese tea, it is a beautiful green tea made from special shade-grown tea leaves. The growing process causes the tea plant to produce extra chlorophyll. Think back to junior high science class, and you’ll remem...

Smiling shyly, Bridgit’s mother cautiously waved at me but didn’t speak. She tried to stand and hug me, but her legs no longer cooperated with her desires. Just a few years ago, she was still shopping, brunching, and traveling with friends. The Alzheimer’s diagnosis confirmed what my friend Bridgit had suspected. Her mom’s difficulty in remembering things, general confusion, and subsequent loss of...

Welcome to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you’ll hear the story behind your favorite food writers, recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. Plus, you learn how to identify good recipes and avoid untested AI-created disasters . Hello! If you like tacos, kimchi, seasonal produce, and bright flavors, you’re in the right place. For those who are new, I’m Betty , a food writer...

Before Menchie’s, Pinkberry, and Yogurtland arrived on the scene, there was TCBY, aka The Country’s Best Yogurt. If you grew up in the 70s and 80s, as I did, you remember the absolute grip that frozen yogurt had on us. We were infatuated. My friends and I couldn’t wait to get out of school and hit TCBY for a cup of frozen bliss to enjoy while cruising the mall. We would then head over to Spencer G...

The afternoon ended with a pounding headache. Earlier in the day, I’d been at an end-of-class-year potluck and was pleased with the salad, chicken, and veggies I’d loaded onto my plate. All good choices and delicious. Everyone insisted that I try the key lime cheesecake. It was SO good, they said. After eating a small slice, I agreed. It was good, but it was also very sweet. Way too sweet. And the...

Welcome to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you’ll hear the story behind your favorite food writers , recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. Plus, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters . My guest on this episode is Holly Coppedge , a food blogger, recipe developer, and longtime home cook. She writes Detour Ahead! , a newslette...

Hello from Southern California! If you like tacos, kimchi, seasonal produce, and bright flavors, you’re in the right place. Every Friday, I share California Cuisine recipes to inspire you, no matter where you live in the world. A warm shout-out to my 200 subscribers who live in California! Thanks for supporting your local girl! Sunny Southern California has a climate much like the Mediterranean. T...

Hi friends, and welcome to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you’ll hear the story behind your favorite food writers , recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. Plus, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters . My guest on this episode is Annie Fenn, MD , a physician, culinary instructor, cookbook author, and educator. She writes Brai...

Hi friends, and welcome to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you’ll hear the story behind your favorite food writers , recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. Plus, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters . My guest today is Steve Sabicer , a food writer and recipe developer who left the corporate world to pursue his culinary pass...

Hi friends, and welcome to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you’ll hear the story behind your favorite food writers , recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. Plus, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters . My guest today is Kate McDermott , a storyteller, musician, culinary teacher, and cookbook author. She is the author of the J...

Hi friends, and welcome to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you’ll hear the story behind your favorite food writers , recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. Plus, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters . My guest today is Mira Dessy of The Ingredient Guru . Mira is a Nutrition Educator and Board Certified Holistic Health Practi...

Hi friends, and welcome to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you’ll hear the story behind your favorite food writers , recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. Plus, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters . My guest today is Shell Plant , a professional baker, former journalist, and mum of two. Her newsletter, Bake Experiments , i...

Hi friends, and welcome back to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters. Plus, you get to hear the backstory of your favorite food writers, recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. My guest today is Sheryl O'Connell , a recipe developer, long-time self-taught home cook, and food writer of the popul...

Hi friends, and welcome back to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters. Plus, you get to hear the backstory of your favorite food writers, recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. This time, my guest is Erin Henderson , a certified sommelier, wine educator, and hospitality queen who shares her exp...

Hi friends, and welcome back to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters. Plus, you get to hear the backstory of your favorite food writers, recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. This time, my guest is Peter of Things on Bread . Peter Barrett is a recipe developer and food writer whose most recen...

Hi there, friends, and welcome to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding untested AI-created disasters. Plus, you get to hear the backstory of your favorite food writers, recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. This episode features Sarah Copeland of Edible Living . Sarah is an award-winning cookbook author and longtime contr...

Hi there, friends, and welcome to the Betty Eatz Podcast! In every episode, you learn about identifying good recipes and avoiding those AI-created disasters. Plus, you get to hear the backstory of your favorite food writers, recipe developers, food bloggers, and cookbook authors. This episode features Jessie-Sierra Ross of the Jessie-Sierra; The Last Bite newsletter Jessie is a longtime food and l...

Have you heard about eating for metabolic health? This episode of the Betty Eatz Podcast is packed with information about a low glycemic way of eating AND keeping things delicious! Beth Bollinger of Nest Wellness is my guest, and you are going to love listening to her. We chatted about a lot of topics, like * How Beth’s personal health journey has led her and continues to guide her in recipe devel...

This episode features Douglas Cullen, author of the newsletter Inspired by Mexico . Having lived and worked in Mexico for 25 years, Douglas and photographer Andres Carnalla highlight authentic Mexican recipes that the average home cook can easily make and enjoy . We chat about * Differences in regional cuisine in Mexico. * His time as a cafe owner in San Miguel de Allende * Why he’s not afraid of...

This episode of the podcast was such a treat to record! My guest is Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack , an Emmy-winning producer and writer, recipe developer, award-winning food blogger, brand spokesperson, and three-time cookbook author. You probably already know her from her very popular food blog Muy Bueno , which features Mexican and Latin-inspired recipes and comfort food. She also writes a newsletter...

We visit with Harrison of The Secret Ingredient . Many of you know Harrison as the ex-fine dining chef who shows us how to recreate some of the most popular recipes from upscale restaurants . He is also the moderator of a weekly Food Writers Forum chat and collaboration. On the episode, we cover some fun topics including * What it’s like to work in a fine dining establishment. * Where he gets his...

Today’s episode features Melissa Norman of Yes! You Can Eat This . Melissa specializes in creating easy delicious recipes for those with food intolerances . As a long-time vegetarian who is also gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free, Melissa knows what it is like to navigate meals as both a host and a guest at dinner parties. She shares her expertise and experience as we chat about * her personal...

Enjoy this episode featuring Sophia Real of Real Simple Food . She is a lawyer by day, but a food writer, recipe developer, and food photographer by night. We chat about * what inspires her and the development of flavors in her recipes. * how people can use condiments and spices they already own in a new way. * her *almost* brush with greatness (Ottolenghi nerds will appreciate this!). She also sh...

Listen in on my chat with Kerry Faber, a professional recipe tester, recipe developer, and trained chef. She also writes Dish Lister, the weekly newsletter. Tried-and-true recipe: Coconut Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies Substack newsletter: Dish Lister Instagram: @dishlister Article: 8 Strategies I've Used to Raise Kids Who Eat (Almost) Everything Curated kitchen recommendations: shopmy.us/dishliste...

Learn the best practices for gluten-free baking and cooking with expert Rachel Ciordas. She also shares her tips for traveling while gluten-free! Newsletter: Next Level Gluten Free Cooking Classes: On-demand Workshops Tried-and-true recipe: Gluten-free Garlic Herb Focaccia This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bettyeat...