Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with Anne Beiler. Anne began twisting pretzels in 1987 and grew a single farmer's market stand into Auntie Anne's(R), the world's largest hand-rolled soft pretzel franchise. Her professional success, however, was forged after years of darkness, depression, and despair. Today, Anne speaks to audiences around the world, inspiring people with her authentic stories and life experiences. Today on the podcast, Anne and I...

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with an interview with John McCarthy and Carey Jones. John, a mixologist by trade, and Carey, a food and spirits writer, have been crafting cocktails together for many years. They were the co-authors of the "Liquor Cabinet Roulette" series on Food & Wine's website and are the authors of Be Your Own Bartender and the newly released book Every Cocktail Has a Twist. In this book, you will learn all about tools, tips,...

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with an interview with social media star Jeremy Scheck. Jeremy is the author of the newly released cookbook Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science. Jeremy Scheck has taught millions of hungry cooks to craft elevated recipes on his social media channels @scheckeats. In today’s episode, we’re going to go deeper to learn about Jeremy’s love for cooking as a high school student, his love of teaching how...

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today with an interview with Rose Wilde. Rose is the owner of RedBread and the author of the newly released book Bread and Roses: 100 GrainForward Recipes Featuring Global Ingredients and Botanicals. Today on the podcast, Rose and I talk all about her beautiful recently released book and the design features of the book, including colored paper pages and lovely illustrations combined with photography. We then go on to talk...

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast. I’m excited to be here today to talk about how to find a cookbook publisher. This is the number one thing my students in my program, Get Paid to Get Published, want to know- how do I find a cookbook publisher? Today on the show, I’m going to tell you exactly that with an example of a cookbook author who found a publisher not just one time but four times. Things We Mention In This Episode: Find Your Cookbook Publisher inside Get Paid to Get...

Welcome to the latest episode of the podcast excited to be here with an interview with Raeanne Sarazen. Raeanne is a registered dietitian and chef with over 20 years of experience producing recipe content as a test kitchen professional, food writer, and editor. She is the author of The Complete Recipe Writing Guide, an essential resource for anyone who wants to develop, write, and produce recipe content for cookbooks, magazines, online food publications, and social media platforms.  Today on...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, and welcome to October. We have several interviews with cookbook authors coming up the month, so stay tuned in each week by subscribing to the show. If you’re a passionate cook or baker and you want to write a cookbook but don’t know where to start, this episode is for you. I assume you love to cook or bake, you’re known for great food, and you’re the go-to person in your family, community, church, or neighborhood for your book, BUT you cook...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. I’m excited to be here. Before we dive into our interview today with Colleen Worthington, I want to let you know about free training for food or nutrition experts who want to write a cookbook but aren’t sure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps to make your work appealing to...

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. I’m excited today (as always!) to bring you a solo show all about the ROI (return on investment) of the Cookbook Love Podcast. As of this month, I’ve invested 5 years into the creation and release of a podcast episode every Thursday. Listen in as I talk about the return I’ve received on my investment in the podcast and what’s next for us here as we celebrate cookbook readers, writers, collectors, and clubs. Things We Mention In This Episode: Do...

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. I’m very excited today to have an interview with Grace Lin. If you're an aspiring cookbook writer who wants to share your recipes and stories in a print cookbook but you wonder all the things like if you have enough to put together a book, if your book would ever sell, if you should self- or traditionally-publish, if you need to know how to format the book, and how you would even captivate your readers then I’d like to invite you to next week’s...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Mimi Dvorak Smith. Mimi is the author of Too Many Eggs: A Collection of over 800 Egg Recipes and Their Fascinating History. What started as a journey ordering 25 chickens by mail ended up being a life with young chickens laying 2 dozen eggs each day. So Mimi did what cooks do: she started a notebook that contained recipes she could make with her abundance of eggs. When her brother died, her project...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today on the podcast I have an interview with Chef Kenny Gilbert. Chef Kenny Gilbert is best known for his appearance on “Top Chef” Season seven, where he displayed a big personality and instantly became one of the most likable cheftestants to date. An award winning-chef and restaurateur, Gilbert’s career spans over two decades and has graced him with opportunities to travel around the world and learn the authentic techniques and flavors of global...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today I finish our Summer Roadblock series with obstacle #5, I'm Pulled in So Many Directions I Don't Focus on My Goals. To summarize Episode 254: 5 Common Roadblocks on the Path to a Published Cookbook Episode 255: I Have Too Many Ideas: Summer Roadblock Series #1 Episode 256: Who Am I To Write a Cookbook:  Summer Roadblock Series #2 Episode 257: I Don’t Have Enough Time: Summer Roadblock Series #3 Episode 258: I Don’t Have Any Direction In the...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today I continue our Summer Roadblock series with obstacle #4, I Don’t Have Any Direction In the Publishing Industry or Accountability. But before we dive in: Do you have a passion for cooking and want to preserve your family's recipes for generations to come? Our program Cookbooks on KDP will guide you through the process of self-publishing your own family cookbook. From organizing and testing your recipes to designing a beautiful layout, we'll...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. Today I continue our Summer Roadblock series with obstacle #3, “ I don’t have enough time, or I’m not a good time manager.” Today on the podcast, we’re going to talk about how we think about time, our daily, weekly, and monthly tasks, our routine for each morning, evening, and week and finally, an idea for a time audit if you’re not really sure where to start.  But before we dive in: Do you have a passion for cooking and want to preserve your...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. In today's show, we're continuing our Summer Roadblock Series with the second challenge: Who am I to do this? Before we get started, if you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it, but you're unsure where to start, how to spend your time, or what publishers are looking for, we have a free training session that you'll love. This training covers the three common mistakes cookbook writers make, the four steps...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast. In today's show, we're starting our Summer Roadblock Series with the first challenge: "I have too many ideas." Surprisingly, many aspiring cookbook writers suffer from analysis paralysis due to an overwhelming number of ideas, rather than a lack of them. Our aim today is to help you narrow down your ideas and overcome this roadblock. Before we get started, if you're a food or nutrition expert looking to write a cookbook and get paid for it, but...

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast I talk to you about the top 5 roadblocks that passionate cooks and bakers who want to share their recipes and stories in a print cookbook face. And kick off our Summer Roadblock Series for Cookbook Writers where we will spend the next 5 weeks discussing the top 5 roadblocks and provide strategies to help you navigate the roadblocks and get you back on the path to a published cookbook.  Before we dive in are you a food...

Hello and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast I have an interview with Bella Paige. Bella is a brain injury advocate. After sustaining over 10 concussions and experiencing post-concussion syndrome for over 10 years, she realized that she could help others. She started Post Concussion Inc because she believed there was something missing in the world of brain injuries! After helping survivors for over a year she was requested for help in the kitchen and that’s how...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Ryan Mitchell. Ryan is the son of Ed Mitchell Known as ‘The Pitmaster’ in barbecue circles, Ed Mitchell has been cooking whole-hog barbecue the traditional way since he was a teenager in Wilson, North Carolina. A grandson of a small farmer, Ed was surrounded by natural, good-tasting food as a child. He has rich memories of those tastes and times. For years, his education, military duty, and...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Niki Segnit. Niki is the author of Lateral Cooking and The Flavor Thesaurus, which won the Andre Simon Award for best food book, The Guild of Food Writers Award for best first book, and was shortlisted for the Galaxy National Book Awards. Niki’s newest book, The Flavor Thesaurus more flavors, features 99 essential ingredients and hundreds of flavor combinations, all while exploring the...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Tracey Medeiros. Tracey is a food writer, recipe developer, and tester. She is the author of six cookbooks, including her latest book, The Vermont Farm Table Cookbook: 10th Anniversary Edition. Medeiros is an avid proponent of the farm-to-table movement. She travels as a guest speaker and cooking instructor, emphasizing her commitment to the sustainable food movement. She resides in northern...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Nick DiGiovanni. Nick is a chef, food content creator, and world record holder for numerous food-related feats. After becoming the youngest-ever finalist on MasterChef, Nick rapidly gained a loyal, eager-to-learn audience for his award-winning video content. Nick cooks almost daily, drawing inspiration from the many chefs he’s worked with as well as his diverse extended family. His goal in...

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I want to talk about one of the most FAQs I receive about recipe writing: "How do I write recipes without copying someone else’s work?” That’s what we cover on this episode today and we have an offer for you to join us for our spring Recipe Writing Roundtable. See the link below. Things We Mention In This Episode: Enroll in Recipe Writing Roundtable  Join the waitlist for Cookbooks on KDP  

Maria Sansone is an Emmy Award-winning television host with a 30-year career in broadcasting. She is a social media personality, lifestyle expert, cookbook author, brand ambassador and mom of two. Maria is the host of NBC Boston’s premiere lifestyle show, The Hub Today and host/creator of the Edward R. Murrow Award-winning MOM2MOM with Maria Sansone television show and podcast. During the pandemic, Maria wrote the proposal for her debut cookbook, Oh $#!% What’s For Dinner?: No-Fuss Weeknight...