45. Gabriel Rucker: from broccoli cheddar soup to one of Portland’s greatest chef’s

6. Ken Forkish: From 20 Years in Corporate America to Award-Winning Cookbook Author, Restauranteur, and One Of The Most Consulted Bakers In The U.S.: Today we know Ken Forkish as the James Beard Award-winning cookbook author and restauranteur of several iconic Portland restaurants, but it wasn’t always that way. After dreaming of breaking free from his career in corporate America, Forkish opened... by That Was Delicious

68 min listen

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2. Si Foster, A Bountiful Kitchen: The Full Story Behind This Cookbook Author's Beloved Brand & Cult Following: Si Foster is known and loved by thousands as the creator and talent behind A Bountiful Kitchen, but this episode takes a deep dive into the often untold story of A Bountiful Kitchen. From her unique childhood as a Japanese American to learning how to... by That Was Delicious

96 min listen

8. Frida Guerrero, La Casa Del Tamal: From $11 In Sales to Being Voted Utah’s Best Mexican Restaurant: Cristina Olvera was known for her delicious tamales over the years, but it wasn’t until 2019 that she decided to go all in on her aspiring catering company. To obtain the licensing and qualifications necessary to operate her small business, she took... by That Was Delicious

68 min listen

1. Brooke Eliason, Female Foodie: Starting A Food Blog at Age 20 Led to the Career & Lifestyle of My Dreams: Meet your host of That Was Delicious, Brooke Eliason. In this episode, Brooke shares the three chapters of her life that contributed to her immense love for all things food. From taking overexposed point-and-shoot- pictures of food as a child to... by That Was Delicious

58 min listen

3. Michael Brooks & Brad Otton, Settebello: Opening An Award-Winning Neapolitan Pizzeria With No Restaurant Experience, Just Passion For Good Pizza: In 1990, Michael Brooks and Brad Otton landed in Italy as natives of Colorado and Washington respectively, never having had authentic Italian food let alone bonified pizza napoletana. After falling in love with the life-changing culinary offerings of... by That Was Delicious

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19. A Foodie’s Guide To Costco: 27 Must-Buy Costco Foods: You’ve shopped at Costco a million times before but have you ever shopped with our tried and true grocery list of must have Costco items? From cheese to chocolate to pantry staples, Brooke Eliason shares her 27 must-have Costco food items on this... by That Was Delicious

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7. Erika Kwee, The Pancake Princess: Her Data-Driven Quest To Find The Best Recipe For Every Baked Good In Existence: In 2012, Erika started her blog The Pancake Princess as a casual way to share her favorite recipes, but things changed in 2016 when she began her quest to find the very best chocolate chip cookie recipe out there (spoiler alert: Cook’s Illustrated... by That Was Delicious

42 min listen

4. Crystelle Pereira: From Beginner Baker to GBBO Finalist & Cookbook Author In 3 Years: Crystelle Pereira began cooking in her mother's kitchen at a very young age, but it wasn't until 2019, just before the lockdown of 2020, that Crystelle's family requested that she start baking. After dabbling in several cake recipes and decorating... by That Was Delicious

68 min listen

9. Alan Reed, Reed’s Dairy: How This Small Town 1950’s Family Business Now Makes Some Of The Best Ice Cream & Chocolate Milk In The Country: Larry Reed and his two brothers LeRoy and Dave started Reed’s Dairy in 1955, selling fresh milk for roughly 50 cents per gallon and allowing customers to pay with an honor system using a shoebox above their dairy refrigerator in their original... by That Was Delicious

45 min listen

5. 20 Must-Know Tips For Eating Out in Italy (Plus 5 Bonus Italy Travel Tips): Today we're covering 20 of our top travel tips for eating out in Italy. If you plan to visit Italy in the next year (or dream of going someday!) then this episode is a must-listen-to before your vacation. As a bonus, we're sharing 5 general Italy... by That Was Delicious

59 min listen

44. Tom Douglas: Tom Douglas is a husband, father, grandfather, and one of the most beloved chefs not only in his home of the Pacific Northwest but across the entire country. He’s a multiple time James Beard Award winner, the owner of 10 businesses, and a four-time... by That Was Delicious

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22. Giuseppe Dell’Anno: From Engineer to GBBO Winner & Cookbook Author: Giuseppe Dell’Anno had a quintessential Italian upbringing in a small town where everyone knew everyone and he was surrounded by family. His father, Cosimo, was a passionate baker and although not a teacher in the traditional sense, his traditions... by That Was Delicious

60 min listen

14: Ellen Bennett, Hedly & Bennett: How A 24-Year-Old Line Cook Grew Her Apron Company Into A Multi-Million Dollar Business With Little Experience And Lots Of Grit: Ellen Bennett was working as a line cook when she volunteered to make aprons to outfit the entire restaurant. Ellen had no business experience, no background with design or manufacturing, and just a few hundred dollars to spare, yet her determination,... by That Was Delicious

49 min listen

10. Brittny Hiatt: Top (Uncomplicated) Tips To Get Your Sourdough To Go From Good to Amazing: Did you begin baking sourdough in 2020 with the rest of the world? After watching a friend make artisan sourdough online, Brittny Hiatt was inspired to start baking naturally fermented breads out of her own kitchen. The process was a lot of trial and... by That Was Delicious

53 min listen

13. Amy Guittard, Guittard Chocolate Company: A Must Listen To Conversation For Anyone That Loves Chocolate: Amy Guittard’s great-great-grandfather Etienne Guittard started his company in 1868, when he came from France during the California Gold rush and realized that he had more luck trading chocolate than he would mining for gold. Decades later, Amy... by That Was Delicious

43 min listen

20. Elizabeth Poett: Her Life As A Full-Time Rancher, TV Show Host, and Cookbook Author: Elizabeth Poett was born and raised on her 14,000-acre family ranch, Rancho San Julian, in Santa Barbara County, California. She always liked the idea of coming back to the ranch after going away for school, but what she couldn’t have anticipated... by That Was Delicious

40 min listen

23. Heather Smith, Gygi: Caramel & Chocolate SOS: Heather is the Vice President for Orson Gygi, a 4th generation family-owned business started in 1945 by Orson Gygi himself, when he saw a dire need for restaurant supplies in the Salt Lake Community. Now decades later, Gygi is our favorite go-to spot... by That Was Delicious

53 min listen

11. Ben Jacobsen, Jacobsen Salt Co.: From Hand-Bucketing Sea Water To Making The Best Finishing Salt In The World: Ben Jacobsen was living in Europe in 2003 when his girlfriend brought home good quality finishing salt and he was blown away by how much better it was than anything he had ever had in his life. After returning back to the states a few years later, Ben... by That Was Delicious

56 min listen

27. Si Foster, A Bountiful Kitchen: How To Host Thanksgiving: Si Foster has been making incredible Thanksgiving meals for decades and has been teaching her readers how to have a successful meal on the big day for years. In this episode of That Was Delicious, Si answers questions asked by our readers including... by That Was Delicious

86 min listen

17: Brittney Hanks: 5 Easy Meals When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking: It’s that time of year again when schedules seem to be full to the brim, everyone’s adjusting to the new school year, and it’s not quite the season to be spending copious amounts of time on dinner. Today on That Was Delicious, Brittney Hanks is... by That Was Delicious

47 min listen

16: Seventeen Tips for Finding Amazing Restaurants in Any City: Headed on vacation soon? Or do you simply want to find better restaurants in your hometown? One of our most frequently asked questions is “how do you decide where to eat in a city you’ve never been to?” Today on That Was Delicious, host... by That Was Delicious

45 min listen

12. Jacques Pepin: The Story Of One of the Most Beloved French Chefs In The World: Born in 1935 near Leon, France, Jacques Pepin has been surrounded by food his entire life. From his apprenticeship at the young age of 13, to working in Paris as a young adult, to immigrating to the states in 1959, Pepin knew from the beginning that... by That Was Delicious

56 min listen

15: Reyna Vazquez, Veracruz All Natural: From A Modest Smoothie Trailer To Opening An Empire Of Restaurants (7 Locations And Counting) That Serve The Best Breakfast Tacos in Austin, Texas: Reyna Vazquez is the co-owner of Veracruz All Natural, an award-winning, iconic restaurant empire and home to the best breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas. But it didn’t start out that way—Vazquez and her sister Maritza opened a modest food truck in... by That Was Delicious

48 min listen

18. Kim & Tyler Malek: How Salt & Straw Founders Went From Scooping Ice Cream Out Of A Garden Trough To Successfully Operating Over 35 Locations & 1,200 Employees: Chances are you’ve heard of Salt & Straw and if you’re one of the lucky ones, you’ve enjoyed firsthand some of their insanely delicious ice cream, but this Portland born-and-bred company wasn’t always the ice cream powerhouse it is... by That Was Delicious

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36. 44 Valentine's Day Food Traditions & Ideas: With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away, you may be considering different options and fun ideas when it comes to food. Today on That Was Delicious, we’re sharing over 30 reader-submitted traditions for Valentine’s Day, plus three different... by That Was Delicious

39 min listen

32. Merry Christmas From Female Foodie: A short and sweet episode that answers the question I’ve asked every single guest on the show, “If you could go back and visit one meal from your lifetime, which would it be, and why did it mean so much to you?” We are beyond... by That Was Delicious

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25. Erin Jeanne McDowell: How To Make Excellent Pie (It Isn’t As Hard As You Think): Erin is a cookbook author, recipe developer, and baker extraordinaire. She started baking as a young girl and put her skills to the test at the Culinary Institute of America. She’s now published three award-winning cookbooks, all on baking, and... by That Was Delicious

48 min listen

42. Ellen James: 72 Hours of Eating in Washington DC: Headed to Washington DC soon? Today on That Was Delicious, Ellen James walks us through her curated three-day guide to some of the best restaurants in The District, including three breakfast, lunch, and dinner recommendations (plus several incredible... by That Was Delicious

71 min listen

31. 17 Tips For Eating Out With Kids: Are you eating out with one (or multiple) of your favorite tiny humans soon? Do you wish to experience some of your favorite restaurants with your children? Headed on a family trip? Or, simply put, is it 5:00 and you just want to sit down and eat... by That Was Delicious

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