Best Brian Hogan Stewart Podcasts (2025)

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Tyler Florence on grilling, fame, and embracing the unknown [Live from Cookbook Fest 2024] 55:14

3M ago55:14

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Live from Cookbook Fest with Tyler Florence In this episode of Salt and Spine, host Brian Hogan Stewart interviews acclaimed chef Tyler Florence live from Cookbook Fest in Napa. Tyler shares his inspirational journey from a childhood filled with severe food allergies to becoming a renowned chef and television personality. Growing up in South Caroli…

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In Their Words: Viola Buitoni on the Timeless Taste of Bottarga 4:39

3M ago4:39

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Enjoy this excerpt as Viola Buitoni reads from Italy by Ingredient. As Viola recounts, one vivid memory stands out from her childhood. It was a late September day when her mother took her to a fishmonger in Orbitel, nestled by the southern Tuscan coast. The experience, accentuated by the salty breeze of the lagoon and the familial presence, introdu…

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How Viola Buitoni turns simple pantry ingredients into Italian magic 50:13

3M ago50:13

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Exploring Italy by Ingredient with Viola Butoni In this episode of Salt and Spine, host Brian Hogan Stewart welcomes Viola Butoni to discuss her first cookbook, "Italy by Ingredient." Viola delves into her rich Italian culinary lineage, tracing back to the Butoni pasta and bocce chocolate. Growing up surrounded by fresh, homegrown produce and movin…

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In Their Words: Sohla El-Waylly Reads from 'Start Here' 2:45

3M ago2:45

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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltandspine.substack.com/subscribeBy Brian Hogan Stewart

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Sohla El-Waylly is teaching a new generation how to cook 47:37

4M ago47:37

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Episode 168: Sohla El-Waylly This week, Sohla El-Waylly joins us to #TalkCookbooks! I was so thrilled to have Sohla join us in studio for a chat about her career and her debut cookbook, Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook. In this episode, we hear from Sohla about her childhood, growing up in the San Fernando Valley and watching her…

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Lara Gilmore on building an Italian hospitality powerhouse 55:08

7M ago55:08

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This week, Lara Gilmore joins me to discuss Slow Food, Fast Cars, the latest book from her and her husband, chef Mossimo Bottura. The book tells the story—through photography, essays, and of course recipes—of Casa Maria Luigia, the boutique inn (albergo) opened by Lara and Mossimo in 2019. Once here, a restored 18th-century villa offers a dozen gue…

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James Park gets spicy & saucy with his debut, Chili Crisp 36:07

1y ago36:07

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Episode 166: James Park This week, James Park joins us to discuss his first cookbook, Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings. James is a seasoned recipe developer and food writer who has been published in outlets including Eater, Food52, BuzzFeed, and Chowhound. After moving from Korea to the American South when …

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'The State of California Cuisine' is Native, Black, Arab, and More 57:01

1y ago57:01

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Well, hello there! It’s been a minute. The Salt + Spine team has been busy taking some much-needed rest—and, of course, planning for an inspiring year ahead. What’s in store? Amazing podcast episodes, naturally, and all the typical goods: exclusive recipes, cookbook giveaways, and behind-the-spine content you won’t find anywhere else. But there’s m…

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From yuck cakes to vodka sawce, how Dan Pelosi built the Grossy universe 41:40

1+ y ago41:40

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Hi there, I hope those of you who celebrated Thanksgiving had a relaxing and delicious moment of gratitude. Or maybe you went hard like I did? By the way: I’m so thankful for all of you, the Salt + Spine community. After six years, it’s incredible to continue to hear from you all—what you’re cooking, something in our interviews that stood out to yo…

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LIVE at Hog Island Oyster Co. with co-founder John Finger and chef John Ash 43:28

1+ y ago43:28

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Hi there. First today: We’re remembering beloved photographer Aubrie Pick, who tragically passed away last week after a battle with cancer. Aubrie’s work was stunning and personal, and she was a visionary creative force in the Bay Area. Elana Kadvany writes in the San Francisco Chronicle: Pick’s images — vibrant and charismatic, like the photograph…

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In Their Words: Hetty Lui McKinnon reads from Tenderheart 2:44

1+ y ago2:44

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This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit saltandspine.substack.com/subscribeBy Brian Hogan Stewart and Hetty Lui McKinnon

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Hetty Lui McKinnon on her deeply personal Tenderheart—and how home cooks can break free of their 'vegetable handcuffs' 54:31

1+ y ago54:31

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Hi, long time! Phew, October is always the wildest cookbook month—it’s even officially dubbed National Cookbook Month—and we’ve been a bit quiet around here. With two little ones running around the house, germs have been rampant, and my voice just hasn’t been cooperating. So we’re catching back after falling a bit behind on our fall release schedul…

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Deb Perelman on building Smitten Kitchen and what makes a "keeper" recipe 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

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Hi there, happy Thursday! We’ve got a great chat with Smitten Kitchen herself (aka Deb Perelman) this week, so let’s cut right to it: Episode 161: Deb Perelman In this week’s episode, deb perelman of the smitten kitchen digest and I discuss: * Her initial foray into blogging—from her short stint chronicling her dating life in New York City and shif…

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Katie Parla on the Italian islands, shepherd culture, and diving for urchin 40:05

1+ y ago40:05

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Happy Friday folks! This week’s episode is a wee bit late because it’s a live show (!!!) which means the audio gave us a slight technical run-around. But it’s a fun one, for sure, in which we chat with Katie Parla in front of a live audience at our beloved Omnivore Books in San Francisco. First — last week, I shared the New York Times profile of B.…

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Frankie Gaw on Olive Garden, Lion's Head Big Macs, and learning to love yourself 46:39

1+ y ago46:39

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Hi there, fellow cookbook lover. I’m here with great news: We’rrrreeee bacccckkkkk, baby! Season 13 (but who’s counting?) of Salt + Spine starts right here, and we’ve got an awesome line-up of conversations headed your way this fall. Plus, loads of new featured recipes, bonus content, events, and more. We’ve got Deb Perelman. Dan Pelosi. Katie Parl…

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Preserving Tradition, One Nonna at a Time, with Pasta Grannies' Vicky Bennison 33:52

2y ago33:52

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Episode 158: Vicky Bennison In this week’s episode, Vicky and I discuss: * Growing up for several years on a farm in Kenya, where her father was working in agricultural development, and how she formed a relationship with food at an early age; * Her nearly-decade-long project, Pasta Grannies, to document the time-honored techniques and recipes passe…

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Don't panic! Unlocking the secrets of pantry cooking with Noah Galuten 34:47

2y ago34:47

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Episode 157: Noah Galuten In this week’s episode, Noah and I discuss: * His early interest in both food television (Lidia Bastianich, Ming Tsai) and cookbooks (Marcella Hazan, Edna Lewis), * How he fell into opening up new locations of Bludso’s BBQ and then teaming up with Kevin Bludso to co-author Bludso's BBQ Cookbook: A Family Affair in Smoke an…

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Breathing freshness into Midwestern fare with Maren Ellingboe King 33:14

2y ago33:14

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This week, Maren Ellingboe King joins us to #TalkCookbooks. But first… In today’s episode, Maren and I discuss: * How her upbringing in the Midwest influenced her decision to pursue a career in food. * Her work at food media outlets like Food & Wine and Sunset magazine as well as culinary events companies like Just Add Salt. * The inspiration behin…

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Mission Possible: Danny Bowien's vegan revolution arrives, in cookbook form 1:01:48

2y ago1:01:48

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The Chat! In today’s episode, Danny Bowien and I discuss: * Growing up in Oklahoma after being adopted from his birthplace of South Korea, and a lingering nostalgia for Olive Garden. * His journey to becoming a chef, from an early job at a pizza shop to culinary school to winning the Genova Pesto World Championship. * The process of opening Mission…

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Claire Saffitz Returns! Unleashing the power of nostalgia (and stovetop desserts) 45:41

2y ago45:41

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Hi there! Our Spring 2023 season of the Salt + Spine podcast kicks off right here, right now, with a marvelous returning guest: the delightful Claire Saffitz. In today’s episode, Claire and I discuss: * How she’s worked to create dessert recipes that speak to everyone—from sweet to tart, simple to complex. * The impact of the pandemic on her creati…

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Uliks Fehmiu on his beloved bakery, born from war-forged friendships 53:00

2+ y ago53:00

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Episode 153: Uliks Fehmiu Uliks Fehmiu is a co-founder of the beloved bakery Pain D’Avignon, which sprang up on Cape Cod over three decades ago. But the story of the bakery begins back in Uliks’ childhood and his early friendships in war-torn Belgrade. What Uliks calls an “improbable journey into baking” is shared, for the first time in this format…

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An education in pies and community with Maya-Camille Broussard's Justice of the Pies 41:52

2+ y ago41:52

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Episode 152: Maya-Camille Broussard Maya-Camille is the creative force behind Justice of the Pies, her Chicago bakery that’s become known for inventive and unmatched flavors (Lemon Espresso Pie … Blue Cheese Praline Pear Pie … and so on). Much of Maya-Camille’s work traces back to her roots, with a significant influence from her father, the self-du…

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Brian Noyes' celebration of rural baked goods & Virginia farmhouse cooking 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

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Hi there, today we’re excited to release the fifth episode in our 2022 Baking Month. Thanks for your patience, as our team was under the weather! Today’s guest is Brian Noyes, whose latest cookbook is The Red Truck Bakery Farmhouse Cookbook. For all of December, we’ll be celebrating some of the year’s best baking books with a handful of author inte…

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Laurel Kratochvila illuminates a new type of baking, rooted in tradition 40:31

2+ y ago40:31

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Hi there, today we’re excited to release the fourth episode in our 2022 Baking Month. Today’s guest is Laurel Kratochvila, whose debut cookbook, New European Baking, is out now. For all of December, we’ll be celebrating some of the year’s best baking books with a handful of author interviews, dozens of featured recipes, excerpts, and more. Read on!…

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Erin Jeanne McDowell's 'salt tooth' inspired her latest, Savory Baking 39:32

2+ y ago39:32

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Hi there, today we’re excited to release the third episode in our 2022 Baking Month. Today’s guest is Erin Jeanne McDowell, whose latest cookbook, Savory Baking, is out now. For all of December, we’ll be celebrating some of the year’s best baking books with a handful of author interviews, dozens of featured recipes, excerpts, and more. Read on! * D…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Brian Hogan Stewart Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Tyler Florence on grilling, fame, and embracing the unknown [Live from Cookbook Fest 2024] 55:14

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In Their Words: Viola Buitoni on the Timeless Taste of Bottarga 4:39

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How Viola Buitoni turns simple pantry ingredients into Italian magic 50:13

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In Their Words: Sohla El-Waylly Reads from 'Start Here' 2:45

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Sohla El-Waylly is teaching a new generation how to cook 47:37

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Lara Gilmore on building an Italian hospitality powerhouse 55:08

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James Park gets spicy & saucy with his debut, Chili Crisp 36:07

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'The State of California Cuisine' is Native, Black, Arab, and More 57:01

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From yuck cakes to vodka sawce, how Dan Pelosi built the Grossy universe 41:40

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LIVE at Hog Island Oyster Co. with co-founder John Finger and chef John Ash 43:28

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In Their Words: Hetty Lui McKinnon reads from Tenderheart 2:44

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Hetty Lui McKinnon on her deeply personal Tenderheart—and how home cooks can break free of their 'vegetable handcuffs' 54:31

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Deb Perelman on building Smitten Kitchen and what makes a "keeper" recipe 40:22

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Katie Parla on the Italian islands, shepherd culture, and diving for urchin 40:05

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Frankie Gaw on Olive Garden, Lion's Head Big Macs, and learning to love yourself 46:39

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Preserving Tradition, One Nonna at a Time, with Pasta Grannies' Vicky Bennison 33:52

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Don't panic! Unlocking the secrets of pantry cooking with Noah Galuten 34:47

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Breathing freshness into Midwestern fare with Maren Ellingboe King 33:14

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Mission Possible: Danny Bowien's vegan revolution arrives, in cookbook form 1:01:48

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Claire Saffitz Returns! Unleashing the power of nostalgia (and stovetop desserts) 45:41

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Uliks Fehmiu on his beloved bakery, born from war-forged friendships 53:00

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An education in pies and community with Maya-Camille Broussard's Justice of the Pies 41:52

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Brian Noyes' celebration of rural baked goods & Virginia farmhouse cooking 41:13

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Laurel Kratochvila illuminates a new type of baking, rooted in tradition 40:31

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Erin Jeanne McDowell's 'salt tooth' inspired her latest, Savory Baking 39:32

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