Cultivated By Caryn

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Gudrun Cuillo, author of her captivating, debut novel, Casalvento and winemaker at Casalvento Winery in Radda in Chianti, Italy. Gudrun is passionate about storytelling and winemaking, which is reflected in her high quality, award-winning wines. The organic farm at Casalvento also produces excellent olive oil, fruit, vegetables and honey. Gu...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by award-winning Chef Michael Mignano, Executive Chef and Culinary Director at The Pierre · New York, a Taj Hotel. Chef Michael has worked in some of New York’s finest establishments – from Bouley to Aureole to Balthazar and became the youngest Executive Pastry Chef at the Four Seasons. He has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show and The Food Net...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by brothers and business partners, Shahab and Maziar Farivar, owners of the renowned Peacock Café in Georgetown, Washington DC. The brothers Farivar established the original Peacock Cafe in 1991 – a modest 6 seat restaurant and take out café, which quickly became a Georgetown neighborhood fixture, with Shahab greeting customers and Maziar prepa...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Ted Donnelly, Executive Chef at Delaware North, Hospitality Partner for UBS Arena. Home of the famed NHL NY Islanders!  Ted is an experienced executive chef and has worked in multiple outlets in the food and beverage industry, including hotel, stadium, country club and university- from catering to menu engineering to hospitality. Ted is pass...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Elizabeth Blau, founder & CEO of Blau & Associates, a strategic restaurant planning and development company dedicated to creating world-class hospitality experiences. With an impressive career spanning 3 decades, Elizabeth is a James Beard Award Nominee and credited with transforming Las Vegas into a first-class culinary destination....

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by producer, John Iannuzzi to discuss the history of New Year’s resolutions, goal-setting for 2024, inspirational Cultivated podcast guests and episodes from 2023 and some savory recipes for New Year’s Eve! Download all past episodes here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cultivated-by-caryn/id1649969492 Cultivated By Caryn is a presentati...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Scott Guinn and David Russell of Yazoo Yaupon in Clarksdale, Mississippi. Scott is the co-founder of Yazoo Yaupon and a seasoned entrepreneur - he has lived in Los Angeles, Iceland and currently Missisippi where he is also manager of Revilopark, a global culture accelerator. David Russell is a mechanical engineer, has been working on film pr...

Join us this week for a Christmas Special Episode with guest Linda Garnett · Black River Caviar, at Backcountry Mercantile in Greenwich, CT.  Host Caryn Antonini discusses Christmas traditions with Linda and shares her 2023 Christmas Gift Guide, featuring fabulous gifts created by past podcast guests.  For more information: https://cultivatedbycaryn.com/ https://www.blackrivercaviar.com/ Caryn Ant...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Stacey Mei Yan Fong, author of 50 Pies, 50 States – An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the Unites States Through Pie. Currently, a home baker living in Brooklyn, Stacey was born in Singapore, lived in Indonesia and grew up in Hong Kong. She moved to the Unites States to pursue a degree from the Savannah College of Art and Design and spent a decad...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Katherine Gage Boulud, Brand Ambassador at the Dinex Group and Vice President of the Board of Directors at Spoons Across America. Katherine is an accomplished chef having worked in Michelin starred restaurants around the globe from Spain to France to Bali and of course the Boulud restaurants and catering in New York and Palm Beach. For more...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Andrew Hunter, Head of Culinary R&D for Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Executive Chef for Niman Ranch and Global Development Chef for Kikkoman. Andrew is also the co-Founder of KOGI LA Street Sauces and Hi Note, a plant-based, chef driven seasoning company. Chef Andrew is considered one of the country’s leading research and development ch...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Ray Isle, Executive Editor of Wine for Food & Wine as well as the Wine and Spirits Editor for Travel & Leisure . Ray has written about wine for 20 years as Deputy Wine Editor at American Express Publishing, Managing Editor at Wine and Spirits Magazine, and his writing has appeared in several national publications such as Departures,...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Rita Jammet, co-owner,  ambassador and Chief Bubble Officer of La Caravelle Champagnes and founder and President of Bouquet Ventures, a hospitality and consulting agency. Rita is one of the most respected people in the hospitality industry and a trailblazer for French food and beverage. She is a former restaurateur, who alongside her husband...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guests, Ramze Zakka and Albert DeAngelis of Z Hospitality Group. Ramze is the owner of Z Hospitality and proprietor of 6 restaurants in Fairfield County and Westchester, NY. Ramze traded a career as a diplomat in New York City before turning to hospitality, and for over 32 years, his Z Hospitality Group has offered culinary excellence. Execu...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Monika Arora, chef and owner of Maani’s Food, a line of custom Indian spice blends. Monika is a regular television personality, cookbook author and entrepreneur and hosts cooking classes featuring her family’s authentic Indian cuisine. For more information on this guest: https://www.maanisfood.com/ Caryn Antonini www.cultivatedbycaryn.com @c...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Rebecca Ffrench, cookbook author, recipe developer, writer, events planner and media personality. For over 28 years, Rebecca has been a force in the culinary industry, initially through national publications which morphed into developing cuisine. She specialized in food and marketing and studied culinary nutrition at The National Gourmet Ins...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Justin Miller, owner of Craftbottlz, a boutique retail wine, spirits and beer store, specializing in handpicked craft selections from around the world. Justin is WSET certified and has worked in almost every facet of the wine industry. As a wine expert, he hosts private tastings and educational classes as well as offering consultation. Prior...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Wendy Holloway, founder of Flavor of Italy, which offers immersive experiences in cooking classes, featuring Italian food and recipes, trips and travel, a blog and podcast, e-books and more. Wendy has lived in Italy for some 40 years where she hosts her renowned excursions and programs. Her past endeavors include vice president of internatio...

On this week's edition of the Cultivated By Caryn Podcast, Caryn joins the WGCH Radio Morning News Center and Host Tony Savino to give listeners tips (and tricks) to make the most out of the Autumn/Halloween season in New England.  Learn more at  Home - Cultivated by Caryn WGCH radio is broadcast out of Greenwich Connecticut at WGCH Instant Information & Entertainment @cultivatedbycaryn T...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Garrett Kopp, Chaga visionary and founder of Birch Boys – the makers of premium wild mushroom teas, tinctures and extracts. Garrett grew up in the Adirondack mountains, developing a passion for the wild, northern forests of New York, which  sparked an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Birch Boys is headquartered in Tupper Lake, NY and...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonin is joined by guest Brian Lewis - James Beard nominated chef and owner of The Cottage and OKO Restaurants. Brian is one of the most celebrated and influential chefs in the Northeast serving the finest, locally sourced American cuisine at The Cottage restaurants -  and Japanese inspired cuisine at his OKO locations. Brian is no stranger to the food scene, h...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Lorena Garcia, one of the nation’s top celebrity chefs, a best-selling cookbook author, cookware designer, a seasoned media personality, restaurateur, philanthropist, consultant and entrepreneur. Chef Lorena’s mission is to bring the flavors of Latin cuisine to a broader audience. Her global culinary journey allows her to offer a fresh...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Angela Baldanza, Founder and Culinary Director at Baldanza Group in New Canaan, CT. Angela is a self-taught instinctive cook who excels in creating organic soups and dishes, fresh salads and baked goods. Angela has a slightly unusual culinary path, having begun working in the fashion industry. And after a successful 25 year run at esta...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by JW Wiseman, founder and CEO of Curious Elixirs the booze-free cocktail company with a bevy of beverages inspired by bartender crafted drinks. JW is a marketing guru as proven in his work with Thrillist, Skillshare and his company, Good Business which he founded in 2013 to help companies that aim to do well and do good in the world, primarily...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Mawa McQueen, a globally inspired, award-winning chef and owner of Mawa’s Kitchen in Aspen Colorado. In addition to being a James Beard award winning chef, Mawa is an author, caterer, restaurateur and successful entrepreneur. Originally from Africa’s Ivory Coast, Chef Mawa was classically trained in culinary school in Paris. From there...