Cultivated By Caryn

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Max Tucci, a multi-award-winning producer, director and host of Max and Friends Sunday Supper, a culinary and lifestyle expert, a TV and radio personality as well as the best-selling author of his book The Delmonico Way. A true Renaissance man, Max is the grandson of renown restaurateur, Oscar Tucci of Delmonico’s Restaurant in New York, and...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Ming Tsai, award-winning chef, restaurateur, author of 5 cookbooks, longtime television personality and currently host of award-winning shows Simply Ming and Iron Chef. A culinary and cultural pioneer, Chef Ming shares the wonders of East-West Cuisine and is known for blending textures, temperatures, ingredients and techniques to produc...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Anna Harrington, founder of The Rounds, a baked goods company in Brooklyn, New York. The Rounds are bite-sized, decadent cookies - mostly savory with a few sweet options - that elevate any gathering. Anna is a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in fashion, design and food styling as well as catering and recipe development. For more info...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Pushkar Marathe, James Beard nominated chef and co-owner of Stage and Ela Curry Kitchen Restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Known as “a flavor maker”, Chef Pushkar grew up in India yet spent many years traveling the world to understand the different foods, techniques and flavors around the globe. He is currently realizing those...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Clay Conley, James Beard nominated chef and partner of award-winning restaurants Buccan, Imoto and Grato in Palm Beach, Florida.  Clay has been honored with five James Beard Award nominations for Best Chef: South, and was listed as a “Top 25 Best Chefs of The American South.” He has cooked on Emeril’s Florida, and has appeared on the F...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Valentino Marcattilii, Executive Chef and co-owner of the 2 Michelin starred San Domenico Restaurant in Imola, Italy. Valentino is dedicated to preserving traditions in classical Italian cuisine while putting his innovative twists on the time-honored Italian dishes. He insists on using the freshest ingredients available with great resp...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by the legendary, Jacques Pépin. Born in France, Jacques has been a lifelong chef – working in restaurants and as a personal chef for 3 French heads of state and developing cuisine for the Howard Johnson’s chain. He has authored over 30 books, he’s an award-winning television personality, he received the James Beard Lifetime Achievement awards,...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Chef Fabio Vota,  professional chef and catering & events professional. Fabio hails from the Amalfi Coast in Italy and began cooking at the age of 14. He honed his skills throughout Italy and then became the chef for the Italian National Soccer Team – Gli Azzurri – for 4 years during which they won the World Cup in Germany in 2006...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Dominick DiBartolomeo – owner of Domenico’s Foods – a specialty Italian food company in Los Angeles - and the owner of the renowned Cheese Store of Beverly Hills – a specialty cheese and gourmet foods store, which he recently acquired from longtime owner and friend, Norbert Wabnig. Dominick has been a longtime fixture in the L.A. food scene,...

Cultivated By Caryn host Caryn Antonini recently joined WGCH Radio's Morning Show to offer Summer Party tips and recipes. Tony Savino had Caryn on the program to discuss ways to make sure your backyard BBQ this Summer is a success. From Fourth of July to Labor Day, Cultivated By Caryn has your party planning and entertaining tips! Learn more at Home - Cultivated by Caryn *interview originally...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Chef Bruno Tison, Vice President Systems Food Services and Corporate Executive Chef at Northwell Health. Bruno has recreated the food program at Northwell, New York’s largest health care provider, where he creates fresh and healthy, delectable meals. Bruno hails from northern France and was classically trained at a prestigious culinary...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Dieter Samijn, executive chef at Café Boulud in Palm Beach, FL. Dieter was born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium where he also professionally trained in culinary school. He quickly made his mark and began working with Alain Ducasse for two years in Monaco, Paris and Gstaad. Dieter then returned to Belgium working with Chef Peter Goossens...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini meets with Chef Adrien Blech, Executive Chef of French-Vietnamese restaurant, Orienta, in Greenwich, CT. Chef Adrien’s culinary resume includes experience at Le Bernardin in Manhattan, Soho House Los Angeles, Le Royal Monceau in Paris and family-owned restaurants, Le Penguin and Le Fat Poodle in Greenwich. Most recently, Chef Adrien competed on the popul...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini meets up with her amazingly talented guest, Mary Giuliani - Party and lifestyle expert, Founder and CEO of Mary Giuliani Catering & Events, author, hotelier, TV personality and all around rockstar. Mary has made incredible contributions, not only to the culinary world but to entertainment and literary as well. She has authored 3 books –  The Cocktail...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Charles Devigne - Owner and Director of Operations at Harlem Baking Company –  an artisanal bakery offering single-serving desserts, handcrafted by in-house pastry chefs and owner of Lexington Pizza Parlour - a charming Italian bistro bringing sophisticated dining to the Upper East side of Manhattan. Charles was born and raised in Fran...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Gabriele Penazzi, Food and Beverage General Manager at Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. Gabriele hails from Imola, Italy, located near Bologna in the Emilio Romagna province, which is known for its gastronomy and wine making traditions. Gabriele has operated as general manager for Patina Restaurant Group in California and Florida...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini visits her guest, Adam von Gootkin, CEO and co-founder of Highclere Castle Gin at their headquarters in Essex, Connecticut. Adam is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and visionary whose ingenuity and partnership with Lord and Lady Carnarvon, has brought this prestigious, award-winning spirits company to life. Adam is an advisor to the Queen’s Commonwealth...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Shabnam Russo, finalist in Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee Pudding Competition. Shabnam lives in north London with her family and works part time at her husband’s skin care clinic. As a hobby, she caters parties for friends and family, often creating a fusion of foods drawing on her own heritage and that of her family. Shabnam originally...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by James Mauk, co-founder of Golden Rule Spirits, destination, bar-strength cocktails, ready to go for any occasion. James’s passion for the liquor industry began early on. Growing up in New England, his father owned and ran restaurants, where James was influenced by and educated in the restaurant and bar culture. Prior to creating his own bran...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Kai Loebach, culinary and creative genius behind Kai’s Catering + Events, one of the leading boutique catering and comprehensive companies in Los Angeles. Using farm fresh organic ingredients to create seasonally-driven menus has become his trademark in the industry. Kai’s ability to custom-design each event with a unique signature fo...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Sharon Wee, author of Growing Up in a Nonya Kitchen, a memoir and cookbook detailing Peranakan cuisine as well as an in-depth understanding of Peranakan heritage and traditions. Sharon conveys the Peranakan food culture to a global audience, which she interweaves with personal stories. Sharon grew up in Singapore, then left her country to pu...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Chef Adam Schihab, International Master Chef, bakery consultant, food influencer and author, whose culinary career has spanned the globe. Adam hails from the Maldives and throughout his career has honed his skills working in Europe, the United States, Asia, South Pacific, Middle East and currently in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, He has recently lau...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Rufino Rengifo, Area Vice President of Hospitality Strategy at Levy Restaurants. An award-winning chef, Rufino's illustrious culinary career includes a wide variety of well-known restaurants and hospitality establishments around the world, including Merchants Restaurants, Celebrity Cruises and currently, Levy Restaurants, where he runs...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Daniel Paterna, author of the Feast of the Seven Fishes , a Brooklyn memoir and cookbook celebrating food, family and Italian American culture, especially timely during this Lenten Season.  Daniel was born and raised in Brooklyn and graduated from the Pratt Institute with honors in graphic design. He currently runs his own Brooklyn bas...

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Michele Di Pietro, a true virtuoso in the world of food, as an author and innovative culinary professional. She is the founder of the culinary consulting company, It’s all About the Food, and creator of Mangia with Michele, where she shares both traditional and modern Italian flavors and recipes. Michele is also a food writer, recipe...