Food writer, cookbook author and Top Chef judge Gail Simmons talks with Anna about living on a Kibbutz, living in her mom’s basement, taking risks, romantic and professional relationships, the people who have inspired her, the dangers of a kitchen (and the safest shoes to wear), memorable meals, food culture and the effects of social media, the restaurant industry, innovation vs. technique, choosing a Top Chef winner and more. Later in the episode, Anna and April talk with a caller who is growing apart from her friends.Learn more about April and LEVEL by visiting www.levelconnections.comOrder Dealbreakers now. On sale wherever books are sold.Best Fiends Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play.  That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends!Maker's Mark Join us in reclaiming 6 – 7 p.m. as The Happiest Hour so you can do whatever it is that makes you happy. And if that involves a glass of bourbon, remember - Maker’s Mark crafts their bourbon carefully, and they ask that you enjoy it that way. Maker’s Mark Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whisky, forty five percent alcohol by volume. Copyright Twenty Twenty-One Maker’s Mark Distillery Incorporated, Loretto, Kentucky.McDonald's So order yourself your own Quarter Pounder with Cheese today, and come on, maybe add some fries while you’re at it.  McDonald’s Quarter Pounder with Cheese.  Fresh Beef available at most restaurants in contiguous US. Not available in Alaska, Hawaii, and US Territories.Zelle Zelle® is a great way to send money to family and friends no matter where they bank in the U.S. - right from your banking app. The best part about Zelle® is you probably already have it since it's in over a thousand banking apps. So look for Zelle® in your banking app today.Please subscribe to Anna Faris is Unqualified on Apple Podcasts and follow us on social media:Instagram @UnqualifiedTwitter @UnqualifiedFacebook @Anna Faris is UnqualifiedMusic by: Mondo Cozmo @mondocozmoProducers: Michael Barrett, Rob Holysz, Jeph Porter, Kasper SelvigResearcher: Margot BarrettProduction Services: Rabbit Grin Productions rabbitgrinproductions.comDistributed by: Simplecast