If you are an avid food blog reader, then you will surely know about Jessica Merchant’s site, How Sweet Eats. Since launching her site in 2009, Jessica has built a loyal following with her approachable, flavorful recipes and down-to-earth writing style. She's the author of several best-selling cookbooks, including Seriously Delish, The Pretty Dish, and Everyday Dinners. Her newest release, Easy Everyday: 100 Recipes and Meal Prep Ideas for Effortless Eats, is another must-have—I’ve already cooked from it and can confirm it’s full of weeknight gems.

In this episode, we talk about the secret to her long-running consistency, how she balances real life with recipe development, and the inspiration behind her newest cookbook.

Learn more about Jessica at How Sweet Eats.

Follow Jessica on Instagram: @HowSweetEats

Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/easy-everyday-eats-with-jessica-merchant

There’s no better way to kick off summer than with a scoop of ice cream! Go grab a cone and get inspired by Tyler Malek, co-founder and head ice cream maker at Salt & Straw. Alongside his cousin Kim Malek, Tyler helped grow Salt & Straw from a humble pushcart in Portland, Oregon (despite neither having made ice cream before) into one of the country's most beloved and inventive ice cream brands.

Known for joyfully unexpected flavors and a rotating monthly series that keeps fans coming back for more, Salt & Straw is a celebration of creativity, community, and craftsmanship. With over 13 years of ice cream-making experience, Tyler recently released a new cookbook, Salt & Straw: America’s Most Iconic Ice Cream, to bring that same spirit into our home kitchens.

In this episode, we talk about the science behind flavor creation, tips for making ice cream at home, and how ice cream can spark conversation, connection, and creativity.

Learn more about Salt & Straw at https://saltandstraw.com/

Follow Salt & Straw on Instagram: @saltandstraw

Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/tyler-malek-of-salt-and-straw

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In this episode, we chat with Mamrie Hart—comedian, actress, host, and New York Times bestselling author. You might know Mamrie from her hilarious YouTube channel, You Deserve a Drink, her appearances on the Food Network’s Tiny Food Fight, or her podcast This Might Get Weird. You might not know that Mamrie has been a longtime vegetarian—and now she’s sharing her love of plant-based food in her debut cookbook, All I Think About Is Food. Packed with party-ready themes and playfully named dishes, this book brings her signature humor and creativity to the kitchen. It’s a fresh, fun take on vegetarian cooking designed to inspire your next gathering. In this episode, we chat about Mamrie’s laid-back approach to meatless meals, her tips for hosting unforgettable dinner parties, and the stories behind her most outrageous recipe names.

Find Mamrie on her YouTube channel, You Deserve a Drink and the podcast This Might Get Weird.

Follow GUEST on Instagram: @mametown

Podcast Show Notes: https://kitchenconfidante.com/all-i-think-about-is-food-with-mamrie-har