Mckay is a mother, wife, and SLC native and has been an insect and bee enthusiast for over 16 years. She specializes in natural beekeeping and honey tastings and shares informative and captivating content with her rapidly growing audience of over 150,000 followers.    Today on this episode of That Was Delicious, McKay and Brooke discuss beekeeping and honey in-depth, including everything you should know about how honey is made, shortcuts big businesses make when it comes to the production...

Levi DeGarmo is a Salt Lake City native and has been in the food and beverage industry for over 20 years. Today on the show we discuss the dramatic changes concerning tipping over the past few years (AKA tipping fatigue), including how to tip, when to tip, and more insightful conversation between two former co-workers. Resources: Follow Female Foodie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/femalefoodie/)

Kacie Rose had always dreamed of coming to Italy, but when she finally took the plunge and visited for the first time on a solo trip in 2018, she had no idea that as she says, in true Lizzie McGuire fashion, she would meet the love of her life. Fast forward to 2024 and Kacie is now a full-blown content creator and Italy expert, sharing her wisdom and day-to-day life with over a million of her adoring fans online.    Today in this episode of That Was Delicious, we discuss Kacie’s story of...

Julia Scarpaleggia is a Tuscan-born and bred food writer, cookbook author, podcaster, and cooking class instructor. She learned to cook from her grandmother and mother and lives in the countryside in her family house with her husband Tommaso, their beautiful daughter Livia, and two rescue dogs, Noa and Teo.   Today on That Was Delicious, we discuss how JulsKitchen.com came to be, what it’s like being a food blogger in Italy, how she started cooking classes, Italian food culture, and so much...

Natalie Kennedy is a Californian who has been living in Rome since 2010. Although she initially came to the Eternal City for graduate school to study Economics, she shortly after met her now Irish husband, and the rest is history. She regularly contributes to guidebooks, magazines, and her own social media and website, An American in Rome, sharing her love of la dolce vita between pizza slices and gelato breaks. Today, on the show, we discussed why she decided to live in Rome, her...

Ruth is a New Yorker and dual Italian American citizen who has lived in Italy for 25+ years with her husband and two children. She is the co-founder and president of the nonprofit Save Vernazza, a founding member of the tourism board for Visit Vernazza, and the owner of Cinque Terre Vacation Rentals where she and her husband have lovingly converted two seafront apartments into stunning properties that guests from all over the world come to stay in.    In this episode of That Was Delicious,...

Gabriel Rucker is a chef, husband, father, and has lived in the Portland area for over 20 years. He is a two-time James Beard Award winner and is known nationwide and particularly in Portland for his restaurants Le Pigeon and Canard. On this episode of the chow, Chef Gabriel shares his story of becoming a chef, what the most pivotal steps were in growing his successful restaurants, and several relatable stories about his childhood, personal food preferences, and even his experience with being...

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 cookbook author. Today on That Was Delicious, we discuss some of the culinary highlights of Tom’s life including his family and home life growing up, how he became one of the best chefs in the country, and the stories behind two of our favorite...

Headed to Austin soon? Today on That Was Delicious, Austin local Jillian Fox walks us through her curated three-day guide to some of the best restaurants in ATX, including three breakfast, lunch, and dinner recommendations (plus several incredible dessert recommendations) so you can sample some of the best that Austin has to offer.     Resources:  Bucket list of 100 Best Restaurants in Austin All Female Foodie Austin Guides 30 Best Restaurants in Austin Ovenbird  Best Breakfast...

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 dessert recommendations) so you can sample some of the best that DC has to offer.     Resources:  Bucket list of 100 Best Restaurants in Washington DC All Female Foodie Washington DC Restaurant Guides Unconventional Diner Best Brunch in...

Headed to New York City soon? Today on That Was Delicious, Jeremy Jacobowitz walks us through his curated three-day guide to some of the best restaurants in NYC, including three breakfast, lunch, and dinner recommendations so you can sample some of the best that the Big Apple has to offer.      Resources:  Bucket list of 100 Best Restaurants in NYC Utopia Bagel Katz’s Delicatessen Emelia’s Ballato Radio Bakery Joe’s Pizza Thai Diner Edith’s Joe’s Steam Rice Roll Rule of Thirds ...

Headed to Salt Lake City soon? This 72-hour guide to eating your way through SLC includes three breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recommendations so you can sample some of the best that the Beehive State has to offer. What’s your favorite restaurant in Salt Lake City? We’d love to hear! Send us a DM on Instagram.     Resources: Bucket list of 100 Best Restaurants in SLC  The 15 Best Restaurants in SLC  Roots Cafe 15 Best Breakfast & Brunch Spots in SLC  Settebello Pizzeria...

Headed to Portland soon? This 72 hour guide to eating your way through Portland includes three breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert recommendations so you can sample some of the best that the City of Roses has to offer. What’s your favorite restaurant in Portland? We’d love to hear! Send us a DM on Instagram.     Resources: FREE Portland Restaurant Bucket List 40 Best Restaurants in Portland Guide Proud Mary Coffee Montelupo Focacceria Pizza Jerk Grana Gracie’s Apizza Ken’s...

We’ve done 19 taste tests since 2020 and have blind tested hundreds of popular food products and today on That Was Delicious, host Brooke Eliason recaps the very best (and the very worst) of each taste test. If you’ve loved the Female Foodie Taste Tests but are looking for consolidated results, this episode is for you!      Show Notes:  Subscribe to Female Foodie on Instagram for exclusive access to our brand new taste tests in 2024 Vanilla ice cream taste test  Eggnog podcast taste...

You’ve tried new recipes over the years, but how well have they turned out? You’ve made family dinner since the beginning of time, but do you consider yourself a great home cook? Today in this Episode of That Was Delicious, we talk with Lori Vaughn from Lo’s Kitchen Co all about ways to enhance your cooking and baking skills at home. Lori shares practical tips and takeaways, plus her inspiring and empowering story of how she became a great home cook and baker herself.    Resources A...

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 menu options including an entree, starch/carb, and dessert so you can put together the perfect meal to enjoy with your loved ones at home.    Resources:  Orson Gygi Chocolate Tempering Blog Post Chocolate & Caramel Podcast Interview With...

You’ve shopped at Trader Joe’s a million times before but have you ever shopped with our tried and true grocery list of must-have Trader Joe’s items? From cheese to chocolate to pantry staples, Brooke Eliason shares her 47 must-have Trader Joe’s food items on this episode of That Was Delicious.    Resources: 100 Best Things To Buy At Trader Joe’s Best Trader Joe’s Snacks Best Trader Joe’s Yogurt Best Trader Joe’s Frozen Foods Best Trader Joe’s Desserts Best Trader Joe’s Cookies ...

Since Female Foodie began in 2010 we have shared hundreds of restaurant reviews showcasing places to eat all over the world, but if you look through our archives right now you won’t find a single negative review. Today we answered a reader’s recent question on one of our Instagram Q&As, asking, “Why not post negative restaurant reviews? Helpful for readers to know/avoid, no?” In this conversation we share the story of why we don’t write negative reviews (including a time when we did share...

On this episode of That Was Delicious, Female Foodie recipe developer Katie Calton and Brooke Eliason discuss food trends from 2023 including chili oil, puff pastry, butter boards, Korean food, and more. After hashing over what they loved (and perhaps didn’t like) about these trends, Katie & Brooke discuss predictions for 2024 food trends, including types of entrees, salads, specific ingredients, and how they believe people will be cooking toward the end of 2024.   Resources: Brownie...

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 thankful to our listeners near and far. Thank you for supporting us at Female Foodie and wishing you a very Merry Christmas!   Fried Rice Recipe Favorite Nigiri Recipe Follow Female Foodie on Instagram

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 instead of cooking dinner or hauling takeout back home?    In this episode of That Was Delicious, Brooke shares 17 top tips for eating out with kids. From setting the stage and making sure you have the most positive experience possible to the...

At Female Foodie we’re known for our blind taste tests and have sampled countless items from chocolate chips to hot dogs to popcorn and even pickles. Today on That Was Delicious, Brooke and Abi recap their eggnog taste test, where they sampled 17 different major brands of eggnog. In the show they’re break down their 3 least favorite ‘nogs, as well as their top 5 brands for the absolute best eggnog.    Follow Abi on Instagram Follow Female Foodie on Instagram

Rob Li wasn’t always obsessed with food, in fact, it wasn’t until he was almost twenty years old that he touched some of his parents’ basic kitchen appliances for the first time. But things changed quickly for Rob—after learning to cook basics like various proteins and rice, he focused on chef-driven techniques and recipes watched on YouTube and social media. While attending college he slowly built his skills and online Instagram portfolio with all of his culinary creations.    In this...

Maria Lichty is a veteran food blogger and recipe developer, a two time cookbook author, and is known for her delicious and beautiful cookies! After baking cookies for decades and with her recently released cookbook, “Let’s Eat Cookies”, Maria is a bonafide cookie expert.    Today on the show we discuss all things cookies with Maria including tips for making fantastic homemade cookies, her favorite recipes in her newest cookbook, how to host a killer cookie exchange, and tips for making a...