Hungry for More : an Epicurean's Dilemma

She's not afraid to speak her mind and with that, make others uncomfy - all in an effort to create change in a positive way. McMinnville, Oregon native Remy Drabkin knew she wanted to be a winemaker her whole life. Growing up in the heart of the Willamette wine country, she was surrounded by vines, agriculture, winemakers, chefs, makers and the distinct flavors of Oregon. She's tackled so many "fi...

WARNING : bit of some audio issues with this one thanks to a faulty mic cord. It's been fixed and our sincere apologies for the absolute shit audio about halfway through. Sam sounds great and that's all that matters. She's BACK! One of Hungry for More's FAVE guests and we get right down to business. Sam fills us in on her glorious summer, her gut-wrenching exit from America's Test Kitchen, and the...

From family nurse practitioner, to singing back-up for her husband, and now, as the CEO and co-founder of CHO Wines, Lois Cho says her story is one she enjoys telling because it shows that pursuing one's dreams isn't always a linear path - there are a ton of bumps in the road. Welcome super smart, multi-talented Lois Cho to the podcast!! She shares the adventures and the journey she went on with h...

"When I take on a task, I do it with my whole heart," Elena Rodriguez on how she's traveled through her entire life, but specifically, on starting Alumbra Cellars (Alumbra means "to shine"). Elena's story is right out of a good book that you just can't put down. Her story is one of hard work, tenacity, immigrant grit, and the idea of taking on a job with your whole heart and finding out you really...

We simply didn't have enough time for this interview - too much to share, too much to gab about, too many stories and experiences... welcome to the podcast Warner Boin! She's a certified Sommelier and wine educator and the beautiful human behind her social media, Confidence Uncorked (https://www.confidenceuncorked.com/). The conversation started rockin' and rollin' right as we hit record and Warne...

It makes perfect sense for the guy who wasn't really good at cooking (we heard he kind of, ahem, sucked at it) to start a cooking series on YouTube. Brilliant move Jamie Tracy, the popular human behind ⁨@antichef⁩ on YouTube and the guy who found so much more out of this cooking series than just learning how to cook. Tracey, who previously worked in the Toronto film industry (who also made some fi...

A very sweet story of success in Mindy Crosato - baker and owner of Decadent Creations and Collective Kitchen in Hillsboro, Oregon. She says at 20 years old, she found herself kicked out of school, fired from her job and basically homeless after breaking up with her boyfriend who she lived with at the time. She said one morning that year, she woke up and thought, 'I'm going to open a bakery.' She...

If y'all know barbecue, odds are you know Melissa Cookston - "the winningest woman in barbecue." She's a 7-time World BBQ Champ and first woman inducted into the BBQ Hall of Fame. She'll tell you, she can't remember how many times she's come out #1 in a BBQ competition - not that it doesn't matter, but because she's always been more focused on the work, the grind. She started entering barbecue com...

Tiquette Bramlett is very busy these days as owner/CEO of Henderson Ave. Wines, co-founder of nonprofit "Our Legacy Harvested," and the current board chair for the Oregon Wine Board. Her story is a busy one, too, full of life lessons, family, and navigating challenges and successes that came her way. A big disruption after college graduation forced her to change all her plans and make maybe the bi...

Trish loves a good breaking news story - and BREAKING NEWS - Lauren McDuffie (My Kitchen Little) is launching something super cool, super delicious, and is certain to make your life easier. This gem is back on the podcast - Trish first interviewed Lauren back in 2022 when she was living in Charleston, South Carolina and about to make a big move to Portland, Oregon. They catch up on life a bit befo...

Heidi Whitney-Schile didn't set out to become a brilliant chef, but food and the love of cooking and baking started at a pretty young age and it continued through college (she cooked for her roommates) and she used cooking as therapy when she found herself in a job she didn't love. When a friend asked if she would bake a wedding cake, Heidi decided right then and there - if the cake was a hit, she...

She's doing it all, folks! When Meg Rulli says she's the woman behind Flipturn Cellars - she means it. There's no one else really. Meg is seeking out cool, interesting varietals, picking up the grapes, making the wine, and doing everything from that point to put wine in the bottle, not to mention market it, distribute it, etc. We're exhausted just thinking about it. Meg says studying abroad in Bar...

Luisa Ponzi (wine grower, wine maker, vineyard lover, business owner, mama) says she's not quite sure what her "role" is these days - but it certainly has to do with wine. She says her role in the Oregon wine industry has shifted somewhat and it's done so in a natural way - where the winery used to be her key focus, she says she's now finding the vineyard is where she's pouring a lot of her heart...

Dream podcast guest alert! You know you're off to a good start when Trish asks "was food important growing up" and you get a solid 20-minute answer! Judiaann Woo not only has the beauty and the brains, but she came in with a catalog of stories - from childhood to her time in New York City. Judiaann is a marketing consultant & social media strategist, a content creator, food & travel writer, recipe...

So many stories and simply not enough time. Trish chats with Chef, Author, Consultant, and teacher Norman Van Aken about his culinary journey. Dubbed "Florida's Culinary Icon" by the Jacques Pépin Foundation, Trish learns how Norman went from a short order cook in a diner to creating an American regional cuisine. Norman talks about watching his mother and grandmother cook, but never really thinkin...

There's a reason Sam Block has been on this podcast 4 times now - not only is she an absolute delight, but there's a natural familiarity when it comes to Sam and Trish... like they've known each other for years. Sam fills us in on what she's been up to lately, which includes some very exciting things at America's Test Kitchen. It's a project Sam is excited about and one that allows for creativity...

A fun breath of fresh air, Sommelier and co-owner of Parallel Food & Drink in Portland, Oregon, Stacey Gibson chats with Trish about her adventures in wine and food. She grew up in Connecticut, went to college in Boston and then studied abroad in Tuscany - where a lot of this love of food and wine started. A desire for politics led her to Washington, D.C., but she discovered it simply wasn't for h...

"Life has been a journey I am proud of," Libra Forde. A perfect quote to not only describe Libra's life so far, but also this interview. Libra, the Executive Director of the Women's Foundation of Oregon was born and raised in New York City. The only child of two wildly talented parents (her mother was a successful runway model and Dad was Denzel Washington's first acting coach and the King of Cart...

It's a roller coaster of emotions in this interview, so hop on and buckle up! Trish interviews Shauna Rosenblum, Lytton Springs winemaker at Ridge Vineyards. The two met through Women in Wine Oregon when Trish needed a dynamic panelist for the organization's annual conference. She blew away the audience with her journey to winemaking and we're hoping this conversation will do the same. Shauna grew...

Fascinating and inspiring interview with Renee Guilbault! Renee is a chef, author, CEO of "The Open Food Company" and co-host of cooking show, "In the Kitchen with Harry Hamiln." From an early age, Renee says she understood the importance of food and that it wasn't just something to put in our guts. At 17, she dropped out of high school and started working in the food industry. She landed a fairly...

Trish discovers the many talents, fascinating stories, and brilliance behind keynote speaker and workshop facilitator Mary Czarnecki! The two met through Women in Wine Oregon and share a love for the art and importance of storytelling. Mary grew up on the west coast and her journey to the Pacific Northwest is full of bumps, major successes, and experiences! Mary is also the host of her podcast @st...

Too much fun in this interview with Nicole McLaughlin, culinary producer for "allrecipes," known as the "home for the home cook." Nicole talks about growing up in an Italian family (and yes, Trish asks about those Sunday suppers), the family butcher who worked at the Piggly Wiggly, and how very important food was growing up. Nicole knew she wanted to do something in the culinary world and she says...

This one is a doozy - in all of the best ways. Tracy Hooper, founder of "The Confidence Project" talks with Trish about growing up with 5 siblings and why the dinner table was so very important. She calls her mom (who sounds fabulous by the way) the "OG Talk Show Host," because come dinner, she would be checking up on everyone seated around the table. Tracy says this was truly the foundation for c...

Airis "The Chef" Johnson joins Trish once again on the podcast! The two catch each other up on what's been going on the last few years. This talented, funny, and 100% real chef talks about being on Food Network's "Chopped" (twice, Champion once!) and what it means to do reality TV. She shares how she's been helping others navigate the waters of reality TV in an effort to help them for their appear...

Sommelier, wine personality, Napa Valley expert, and super funny girl Amanda McCrossin talks about her wine journey with Trish in this episode. Amanda did not grow up wanting to showcase her knowledge in front of a camera on social media - nope - she wanted (and WAS!) and actor. She was going on auditions and landing roles and then, the wine bug bit her and started her on her path to keep learning...