Cultivated By Caryn

On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Séverine Sagnet, founder of Quantic Cuisine and a highly acclaimed private chef in the city of Avignon, in the Provence region of France. Séverine also offers cooking classes, coaching and training for professional chefs and  specializes in bio/organic cuisine. She is classically trained and has worked under several Michelin starred c...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated By Caryn Show, Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Bertis Downs, an accomplished entertainment attorney who represented the band R.E.M. throughout the band’s 30+ year career, and is still an advisor to their various endeavors since they disbanded in 2011. During his years on tour with R.E.M., Bertis traveled the globe with the band, discovering the world of...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, host Caryn Antonini visits her guest, Fritz Knipschildt, at the House of Knipschildt, where this master chocolatier has for over 20 years created exquisite quality artisan chocolate. Fritz began his journey as a young chef from Denmark, moving to the United States to pursue the American dream, founded on traditional European chocolate craftsm...

On this special edition of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, Host Caryn Antonini and Producer and Radio Host, John Iannuzzi discuss tips for making your Valentine’s Day a little sweeter. And of course, Caryn shares her tips and this year’s gift list  Links from the episode: https://cultivatedbycaryn.com/valentines-day-guide/ Chocolate: Fritz Knipschildt Chocolate is the perfect sweet treat for your Va...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Linda Garnett, consultant for Black River Caviar, the First Southern hemisphere caviar farm located on the Rio Negro in Uruguay. Linda is well versed in the world of caviar, having spent time in the former Soviet Union in the early 90’s, at a time when the best quality caviar came from countries around...

 On this week’s episode of the Cultivated By Caryn Show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by two guests. Alex Keller is a fourth generation coffee farmer at family-run Finca Santa Isabel in Guatemala, which began in 1899. The farm is certified organic and uses biodynamic production practices. Alex has been growing, processing and exporting coffee since 1993, and he has served on the board of ANACAFE...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Johnny Harte, co-founder of the award-winning Five Farms Irish Cream Liqueur, exclusively sourced and produced in County Cork, Ireland. With roots in farming and over 35 years’ experience in the Irish Spirits industry, Johnny’s mission was to create a premium and luxury Irish cream liqueur – an artisan product...

On this week's episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Corey Gammill, one of the leading fishermen on Nantucket, where he has been a charter captain for the last 20 years, guiding over 300 charters a summer. Corey is also the proud owner of Bill Fisher Tackle and Fishing Director for Great Harbor Yacht Club. While he guides in the shallows and offshore,...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest Chef Sean Sherman Founder and CEO of The Sioux Chef and co-founder of Owamni, a modern indigenous award-winning restaurant in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Sean is also the author of The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen, which won the 2018 James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook. Sean created nonprofit Nor...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Sophia Bergqvist, owner of La Quinta Rosa, a family-owned working vineyard and winery located in the Douro Valley of Portugal. Sophia is a third-generation owner of Quinta de La Rosa and the only British woman managing a Port house. In 1988 Sophia took the reins at the vineyard, and together with her fa...

On this special edition of the Cultivated By Caryn Podcast, host Caryn Antonini and Producer and Radio Host John Iannuzzi discuss great last minute tips on making your Christmas gathering a success. And Caryn lists this year's hot holiday gift guide. https://www.inromecooking.com/tourlist/ https://www.millstonefarm.org/farmstore https://www.champlainvalleyhoney.com/ https://dreamsarentthisgoo...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Laura Sorkin, co-founder of Runamok Maple, the premium Maple Syrup producer in Cambridge, Vermont. Laura has a BA from McGill University, a Culinary degree from the French Culinary Institute, and a Masters of Environmental Management from Duke University. Prior to Runamok, she ran an organic vegetable f...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated by Caryn show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Jeff Parrott, the creative force and founder of The JEP Life. Jeff is an expert in lifestyle topics as well as a brand strategist, having spent more than 24 years cultivating some of the best spirit brands in the industry such as Bulleit Bourbon, Don Julio and Blade and Bow bourbon. Known for his creati...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated by Caryn show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Curtis Mraz, head beekeeper and Senior Manager at Champlain Valley Apiaries, which he runs as a joint operation with his uncle, Charles Mraz. Champlain Valley Apiaries, located in Middlebury, VT was started by Curtis’s great grandfather in 1931. Curtis is a fourth-generation beekeeper and farmer who is...

On this week’s episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Matt Bennett, founder of the Dreams Aren’t This Good Salsa company, otherwise known as DATG. Matt grew up in Texas and later during his college years lived in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where the foundation for his salsa company really began. Matt has created several start-ups, including those in tech, fashion an...

Host Caryn Antonini is joined by producer John Iannuzzi to share tips and ideas for how to create a memorable Thanksgiving Dinner. From table decor to food & recipes to games, a special project and more! For more info and links please scroll down. Happy Thanksgiving and please check the Cultivated by Caryn website for food recipes and entertaining ideas: https://cultivatedbycaryn.com/cuisine-b...

On this episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, Caryn is joined by guest Cynthia Wong, founder of Life Raft Treats and 6x James Beard Foundation Award Semifinalist for Outstanding Pastry Chef. Cynthia has trained and worked both overseas and in the U.S. perfecting her craft as a pastry chef. Having worked in various restaurants in multiple capacities for years, she traded that demanding lifestyle...

On this episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, Caryn speaks with Elizabeth Mayhew, AKA The Dutchy of Millbrook. Elizabeth is the founder of artisanal bakery, The Dutchy, located in Millbrook, NY where she creates exquisite, customized charm cakes as well as cookies, tarts and other baked goods. She is also a regular Lifestyle contributor on NBC’s Today Show, a Lifestyle columnist for Washington...

On this episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, Caryn visits the beautiful 71 acre Millstone Farm in Wilton, CT with guests, Erin Pfister (Head of Livestock) and Graham Fishman (Head Gardener).  This working farm has a rich history, dating back over 100 years and today the farm’s focus is on cultivating community with its commitment to regenerative farming practices and supporting a healthy food...

Host Caryn Antonini offers listeners to WGCH Radio and the Cultivated By Caryn Podcast last minute can't fail tips on how to have a fun, safe, easy, and memorable Halloween party. Did we mention easy? Stay tuned until the end for a recipe that you will be sure to use year after year!  Happy Halloween and please check out thew Cultivated By Caryn website for pictures and more recipes and tips....

On this episode of the Cultivated by Caryn Show, Caryn is joined by Bill Creelman, Founder and CEO of Spindrift Beverage Company. Bill is a seasoned entrepreneur in the world of food and beverage, running Nantucket Harvest, Nantucket Off-Shore Seasonings, Stirrings, and currently Spindrift, America’s first sparkling water made with real squeezed fruit. Bill shares the incredible and arduous proces...

On this inaugural episode of the Cultivated By Caryn show, Caryn is joined by Maurizio Ciminella, owner of Amici Market, the family-owned gourmet grocer in Palm Beach, Florida.  Maurizio is famous in Palm Beach not only for his specialty items but also for his enthusiasm and vast knowledge of fine food and wine. During the show, he shares one of his favorite pasta recipes, the secret to his succes...

On this episode, Massimiliano Giuseppe Tripoli – AKA Chef Max – joins Host  Caryn Antonini from Rome, Italy where he talks about how different cultural influences throughout Italy’s rich history have influenced its cuisine, the current direction of Italian food culture, and he also shares a risotto recipe that you won’t want to miss!  Chef Max has worked in some of Rome’s finest hotels and restaur...