Foodie Friends

Welcome back to another episode of Foodie Friends! We're thrilled to welcome you back and hope you LOVE this episode.  Because it's all about love......just in time for the slightly controversial holiday, Valentine's Day.  We're sharing our views and how to inject some extra love and fun into a holiday that can be a little too sweet.  ❤️ Also discussing the latest movies we&apo...

Welcome to another episode of Foodie Friends! Grab a coffee (or tea.....we love both around here!) and join us as we dive into whether or not you should eat cake at your next office party.   We're pretty sure you can guess our answer to this.....but, as usual, we spiral off into multiple different directions. Sugar.....why sweets taste better in Europe than the US.  What happened when Lisa cu...

Happy 2023, friends!! We're diving into the New Year with our favorite podcasts ( we could NOT be more different! ) and our very lofty goal of getting as close to zero waste as we can.  If you're finding zero waste to be daunting,  we have a couple of easy peasy tips to get you started!  These are tips we use in our kitchens and will definitely be doing more often in 2023! These tip will...

🎄 Happy Christmas to our listeners!! 🎄 We're ringing in the holidays with a festive Christmas episode! Pop it on while you bake cookies ( or make gingerbread marshmallows which are discussed in detail in this episode! ).  Jane and Lisa riff on sherry vs. port, which country's holiday decorations always impress ( it's a rivalry that almost beats UK vs USA in the World Cup ), how we...

It's almost that time!! Time to set the table, whip up some mashed potatoes and bake some pies! Ooooohhhhhh your house is gonna smell SO GOOD!! Thanksgiving is one of Lisa's favorite holidays because it revolves around food and family.  And there's nothing better than sitting around a table and sharing food with the ones you love.  We hope you enjoy this festive episode! For Thanksg...

We're continuing our focus on women's health and in today's episode Jane and Lisa chat with Casey Davidson of Hello Someday.  Casey is a life and sober coach who helps busy women quit drinking.  Her podcast, Hello Someday,  just reached over 500,000 downloads (WOW!!), and she also offers one-on-one coaching as well as a hugely successful program called  The Sobriety Starter Kit.  In...

Jane and I are LOVING this month's content!! This is our 12th episode of Foodie Friends, and the 2nd episode in our special Women's Health series for October.  Every episode in October is focused on women's health and in this episode we chat with Anais Goldberg, recipe developer who shares anti-inflammatory meals and recipes to help you age backwards and feel your absolute best! How...

WELCOME to another episode of Foodie Friends! We wanted to do a special podcast series focusing on women's health and this is the very first episode in that series.  In this episode: Lisa and Jane both share their own personal health journeys They chat about health care in the US vs. the UK You'll learn why Lisa chose to go to a functional medicine doctor They talk about the importance o...

Ok, YES, we KNOW it's August.  But there are only 124 days until Christmas , and you know how fast it will be here.  That's why Jane and Lisa are sharing a few easy ways you can start prepping now.   You'll spend minimal effort and even less time.  And when December arrives your future self will thank you! What you'll learn in the episode: Jane's 4 things you can do TODAY...

WELCOME TO EPISODE 9! Grab your favorite beverage ( you know I've got my coffee and Jane's sipping on her tea! ) and join us for all things BBQ! It may be the end of Summer, but there's still plenty of time to fire up the grill.  Whether your grill is charcoal or gas.  Whether you're a fan of the green egg or love your smoker.                                                   ...

Hello friends and welcome to EPISODE 8!! We're so excited to share with you our chat with Cosette of Cosette's Kitchen! Cosette is a Lebanese food blogger who creates and shares recipes inspired by her parents and her culture.    In this episode she shares how her parents balanced American customs and food with those of Lebanon.  She chats about how she learned about cooking from both he...

It's Monday and time for another episode of Foodie Friends! Life doesn't always go as planned.  Sometimes it throws you major curve balls and you need to hit "pause" for a bit.  With this episode Jane and Lisa are BACK!  They both share a bit about what's been going on in their lives, and how friendship and food provides a tremendous source of comfort and self care, especi...

Welcome back for another episode of Foodie Friends! Jane and Lisa had the best time chatting with Rayessa!   Rayessa is a UK based food product creator, blogger and cooking school teacher.   She's received awards for her outstanding curry sauces and is an incredibly inspiring entrepreneur who went from being a police officer in London, to making curtains to hosting cooking classes and creatin...

Welcome to Episode 5 of Foodie Friends!! Grab your ticket because we're flying over to the UK to chat all about the Queen's Platinum Jubilee!  And if you're already in the UK, then go grab a cup of tea and join us! We chat all about this historic moment, the pageantry the Brit's excel at, traditional celebratory food for the Jubilee, and our favorite places for afternoon tea in...

In our 4th episode, Jane and I are so excited to delve into all things saffron!  From the gorgeous crimson color to the sweet and spicy flavor that elevates even the simplest of dishes, we can't wait to learn more about one of our favorite ingredients! Our special guest is someone who definitely knows all about saffron -- Melinda, of Peace and Plenty Farm.  She and her husband, Simon, own the...

Welcome to EPISODE 3 of Foodie Friends! This week Jane and Lisa chat more about Summer and what they're excited to cook....and eat! Are you as excited for Summer as we are? Then you'll LOVE this episode!  We're sharing our favorite Summer dishes ( including tips to make them extra tasty and flavorful! ), the Summer festival you need to go to ( if you're in the UK! ), what makes...

Hi Fellow Foodie Friends!! If you're SO ready for Summer to start you're going to LOVE this episode! HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN TODAY'S EPISODE! Memorial Day and what it means Armistice Day in the UK and a similar celebration in the USA All the American traditions around holidays and food Rising food costs and how that may affect us Lisa's husband's famous pulle...

Jane Raven, based in the UK and creator of  Myrtle's Kitchen, and Lisa Seigle, based in the USA and creator of A Menu for You, join together to share their love of cooking, their enthusiasm for all things food and the stories of their friends in the food world.  Grab a coffee or cup of tea and get ready for a healthy amount of laughter, fun and really delicious food! Subscribe on Apple Podcas...