Cultivated By Caryn

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Andrew Cotto, an award-winning author of 7 novels, a journalist, a seasoned media peronality, and well known Italian food, drink and wellness afficionado. Andrew is the editor-in-chief of Appetito Magazine and has appeared on major networks to both cook and discuss all things Italian. His works has been published in a long list of publicatio...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Rénald Dubarry, founder of Lity’s Chips, a family-owned artisinal potato chip company based in Florida. Hailing from France, Rénald pursued his passion for gastronomy, leading him to train with the best cheese maker in France in order to fully understand the profession. From there, Rénald went on to become an award-winning cheesemaker, openi...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Dick Edyt of Bites by Eydt. Dick is a graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration and worked in the restaurant industry for over 15 years at notable establishments such as Windows on the World at the World Trade Center and Opus Restaurant in Los Angeles. His career then pivoted to the world of advertising, however, his...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef German Rizzo, an Italian-born restaurateur, consultant, caterer and media personality. Hailing from the Piedmont region of Italy, Chef German received his training at the Culinary Art School in Torino and went on to travel internationally, gaining experience throughout Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden and Canada, Hungry for more experience...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Silvia Baldini, a classically trained, professional chef, business owner, author, speaker, seasoned media personality and winner of Chopped on Food Network. Born and raised in Torino, Italy, Silvia moved to the United States where she began her professional career in the advertising industry, quickly finding success as an award-winning art d...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Houston Blackwell, Head of Sales at Ideal Fish, a seafood company that specializes in raising fresh and clean saltwater fish, which are chemical and hormone free. Their worldclass aquaculture facility produces sustainable, cage free-fish in an effort to provide consumers with healthy, fresh fish and to help our oceans heal.  Houston grew up...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is out of the studio and on location with Josh Mesnik, owner and operator of Josie and Tony’s, a private supper club in the trendy SONO district of Fairfield County, Connecticut. Josh is a General Manager by training, bringing over 2 decades of experience to his first restaurant concept which also includes an Italian sandwich shop. He got his start in th...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Sebastian Gallucci, owner of award-winning Seba’s Restaurant in Uvita, Costa Rica. A Canadian citizen of Italian-Argentine heritage, Seba began his career with the Royal Bank of Canada, but quickly learned that his passion lay in cooking as opposed to the financial world. His culinary journey has taken him from an Argentine food truck a...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Sami Tallberg, award-winning Finnish chef, author and foraging pioneer who specializes in ultra seasonal, local Nordic wild foods. Chef Sami studied at Helsinki Culinary school and then began his career at The Ivy in London where he found his beginnings in cooking with wild foods. From there, Sami cultivated his understanding and expertise o...

Welcome friends, today I am excited to introduce my guest, Christian Palmaz, Chief Operating Officer at Palmaz Vineyards in Napa Valley. Christian graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas with a B.S. in business and at the same time developed an interest in geoscience and computer data science. Christian’s background and experience has been instrumental in shaping this second-genera...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Chef Lorenzo Boni, Executive Chef at Barilla America, where he is responsible for culinary projects throughout the company. Chef Lorenzo sets gold standards for industrial recipes and how best to use their products. He creates recipes for customers on social media, and his goal is to educate his audience about delicious, sustainable a...

On this edition of the Cultivated By Caryn radio show & podcast, Caryn and Producer John Iannuzzi talk about that most important holiday...Mother's Day. A tribute to the mom's out there. Tips on making the most out of this special weekend. Whether its gifts, brunch, hosting a party or just a much earned "thank U Mom", you will get it here on Cultivated By Caryn.  Enjoy.  ##...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by award-winning Chef Dieuveil Malonga, whose mission is to promote the diversity of African cuisine.  Malonga is a chef, Founder of Culinary Innovation Village and owner of Meza Malonga, a culinary lab in Kigali, Rwanda. He was born in Congo and was trained at Adolph-Kolping Schüle in Münster, Germany. He honed his culinary skills at Michelin...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Claudia Romo Edelman, a Mexican-Swiss speaker, media contributor, social activist, co-host of A La Latina Podcast and CEO of Romo Sotol, her family’s artisan Mexican spirits company. Sotol is derived from the dasylirion plant which is native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. Currently, Claudia is in the process of creati...

 On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jean-Baptiste Henry, CEO and owner of ceramics cookware company, Emile Henry. Jean-Baptiste represents the 6th generation of the company from fathers to sons for over 170 years. Founded in 1850 in the small town of Marcigny, in the province of Burgundy, France, the company has a long history and tradition of being faithful to their craftsma...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by  Stefan Johansson, a Swedish racing driver who has spent over 30 years racing at the highest levels of international motorsport as one of the top drivers in the world. Stefan had a 10 year career in Formula 1, driving for both Ferrari and McLaren as well as several other notable teams. He won the prestigious Le Mans 24- hour race for Porsche...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Katie Chin, Asian food expert, cookbook author, seasoned media personality, blogger and Culinary Ambassador to the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Katie began her career as a successful film and television marketing executive, yet was Inspired by her mother’s cooking after a turn of events, which reignited her own passion for cooking....

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Gísli Matt, a celebrated chef, restaurateur, author, speaker and food activist in Iceland’s Westman Islands.  This young, rising culinary star began his career as a cook apprentice, honing his skills abroad, in places such as New York and France before returning to his home country. Chef Gísli showcases traditional Icelandic cuisine wit...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by "the Queen of Georgia’s culinary revolution”, Chef Tekuna Gachechiladze. An acclaimed restaurateur and television personality, Tekuna is known for her culinary fusion, creating a culinary renaissance of Georgian cuisine. Taking a sharp turn in her professional career, she decided to attend New York’s Institute of Culinary Education whil...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Thierry Beaud, award-winning restaurateur and owner of TITOU Hospitality in Palm Beach, Florida. Born in Bordeaux, France and raised in Marseilles and Paris, Thierry got an MBA in Bordeaux and studied at UCLA. From there he made his way to Miami where he began an import business for fine French food. Ultimately, he ended up in Palm Beach, cr...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Elijah Amoo, food stylist, chef, seasoned television personality and social entrepreneur in Accra, Ghana. In 2011 Elijah created Chefs for Change Ghana Foundation, which in short time grew to become Food for All Africa, West Africa’s first and largest food bank – a food support center creating fresh, sustainable nutrition for people in...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Thomas Burke, Executive Chef and Managing Partner of Le Poisson a fine dining restaurant in Bedford, NY, which is slated to open March 2024.  Chef Thomas honed his skills at Michelin starred restaurants such as Le Bernadin and Aureole in New York, Boulevard in San Francisco and The French Laundry in Napa Valley. Known for his creative a...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Santiago Fernández Benedetto, owner and Executive Chef at Silvestre Restaurant in San Jose, Costa Rica and the culinary ambassador of Costa Rica. Silvestre Restaurant is regarded as one of the premier establishments in fine dining in San José with a focus on elevating traditional recipes and local flavors with cutting edge techniques, p...

On this week’s episode host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Ish Toro, a meat specialist and Senior Sales Executive with Bush Brothers Provisions. Having earned degrees at Johnson and Wales in both the Culinary Arts and Food Service Management. Chef Ish began his culinary journey at Perricone’s Marketplace and Café, eventually becoming Executive Chef. From there he went on to such notable establis...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Lance Seeto, Fiji’s Culinary Ambassador. Chef Lance is a multi-award-winning celebrity chef, author, travel writer, seasoned media personality and widely known as Fiji’s most distinguished chef. He is also a Member of International Food, Wine and Travel Association and his popular cooking show, Taste of Paradise is endorsed by the Fiji...