Food Blog Radio Episode #50 We're traveling down the California Coast to visit with Laura Bashar of Family Spice: Fresh Family Recipes with a Persian Flair!  Blogging since 2009, Laura is an award-winning Cookbook Author, recipe developer, photographer, graphic designer, wife and Mom of three beautiful children!   Listen as we chat with Laura about: How we met Laura! How she started blogging - Learning HTML in 2008 Constantly Creating! Her Cookbook:  Cooking Techniques and Recipes with Olive Oil From E-book to Print Book Learning how to do everything to self-publish a cookbook! Where her interest in Photography began Equipment she uses for food photography Getting into videos!  Figuring out how to do it! What does the future hold for Family Spice? Constantly evolving!  Brilliant revelations!  Want to learn more about Laura? Blog: http://familyspice.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familyspice/?fref=ts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familyspice/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/familyspice/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/familyspice Where to buy her book:  Cooking Techniques with Olive Oil  Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in next Friday for another exciting new guest! Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Blubrry Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

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FBR #50 - Laura Bashar from Family Spice

Food Blog Radio Episode #49 We travel (virtually) to Alaska to visit with Laura Sampson from Little House, Big Alaska!  (Originally the food blog “Hey What’s for Dinner Mom?”)  As well as being a blogger, and writer, Laura is  mom to three boys, she raises pigs, meat birds, turkeys, egg laying hens and keeps bees too!  In a short 90 day Alaskan growing season, Laura does her best to provide as much of their own produce as possible! Listen as we chat with Laura about: How we met Laura How she started blogging "Hey, What's for Dinner Mom?" Kids, Healthy Eating and Food Activism Rebranding as "Little House, Big Alaska" Food, DIY, Gardening and Life! The challenges of gardening in Alaska The challenges of rebranding her entire blog Tips and tricks for successful rebranding! Growing social media Making connections with other bloggers and building your tribe! Advice for anyone wanting to start a blog Take the high road with any online negativity  Want to learn more about us?  You can find us: Blog: http://littlehousebigalaska.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LittleHouseBigAlaska/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LittleHouseBigAlaska/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/LttlHouseBigAK/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LttlHouseBigAK E-Book Resource for Re-Branding: http://www.wellplated.com/how-to-rename-your-website/ Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in next Friday for another exciting new guest! Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment! 

FBR #49 - Laura Sampson from Little House Big Alaska

Food Blog Radio Episode #48 It's our one year anniversary!  We're chatting about our fabulous guests and reminiscing about the fun times we had with all of you this year! Listen as we chat about: Life!  Listen to Gary sing! Recapping our fabulous guests from last year. We've been to 8 different countries with our podcast and looking forward to many more! How we've made people famous:  The power of Food Blog Radio! Stuff we really like about doing this podcast! Shameless invitation for sponsors What the future holds for Food Blog Radio Anniversary Wishes from Former Guests!  You've got to listen  to these wonderful sound bites!  Want to learn more about us?  You can find us: Blog Link: You're already here!  www.foodblogradio.com Facebook: Food Blog Radio Twitter:  @FoodBlogRadio Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in next Friday for another new guest! Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR #48 - Happy Anniversary Food Blog Radio!

Food Blog Radio Episode #47 This week we chat with Kita Roberts of Pass the Sushi and Girl Carnivore. Kita believes in mastering your tool, whatever it may be!  Her blogs are bursting with humor, delicious food, a little bit of adventure, occasional bad language and stunning photography! Listen as we chat with Kita about: IFBC - her experience! Her beginnings with food and cooking How 'Pass the Sushi' has transformed over the years The birthday present that sparked 'Girl Carnivore' We have a bigger voice beyond our blogs What six year-old Kita wanted to be when she grew up! The evolution of her photography skills Constructing the story behind the scene Advice for taking better pictures Pop-up Food Photography Workshops! FoodiePopUps.Com Finding your audience and building relationships  Want to learn more about Kita?  You can find her here: Blog:  Pass the Sushi Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PasstheSushi Blog:  Girl Carnivore Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GirlCarnivore/?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/passthesushi Twitter: https://twitter.com/girlcarnivore Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/passthesushi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passthesushi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/girlcarnivore/ Food Photography Workshops!!  http://foodiephotoworkshops.com   Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in next Friday for another new guest! Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR #47 - Kita Roberts of Pass the Sushi and Girl Carnivore

Food Blog Radio Episode #46 This week we chat about our recent trip to Sacramento for the 2016 International Food Bloggers Conference!  We recap and discuss the tours, speakers, educational sessions and of course, the food! Listen as we tell you all about: Our broken hearts ~ A sad farewell to one of our favorite conferences Pre-conference Tours Keynote Speaker - Chef John Ash Sacramento - The Farm to Fork Capital! Learning and sharing a different approach to food Our favorite conference sessions Gary ate bugs! UC Davis and our love for PhD Candidate Hoby Wedler Farm to Fork Feast on Saturday Night! Where we ate in Sacramento Coconut's Fish Cafe and Ricks Dessert Diner! Shoutouts to our favorite presenters and sponsors Thank you Foodista, Zephyr Conferences and IFBC! Gary is famous!  Come visit our Facebook Page!    Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in next Friday for another new guest! Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment! Save

FBR #46 - Gary and Sara! A recap of IFBC 2016!

FBR #45 - Rosemary and Claire of Authentic Food Quest

 Food Blog Radio Episode #44 This week we chat it up with culinary graduate Art Rodriguez & home cook Stephen Chavez of Latino Foodie fame! Based in Los Angeles, Latino Foodie is the source for original and adapted recipes that are a mix of traditional and modern interpretations of Mexican dishes.   Listen in as we chat with Art & Stephen about: How Latino Foodie started Why they are successful food bloggers Favorite places to eat in L.A. How to do a restaurant review Getting picked up by the New York Times Improving on traditional Latino recipes How they work together in the kitchen Where and how they learned to cook Working with brands And so much more! Want to know more about Art & Stephen?  Connect with her on social media here:  Website: http://www.latinofoodie.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/LatinoFoodie Google +: https://www.google.com/+Latinofoodie Twitter: http://twitter.com/latinofoodie   Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in Friday's for another new podcast!   Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment! 

FBR #44 - Art and Stephen of Latino Foodie

Food Blog Radio Episode #43 This week we chat it up with Amanda Rettke, baker, blogger, author, wife and mother behind the popular website I Am Baker. She has worked amazing publications such as: Food Network, New York Times, LA Times, Country Living Magazine, People Magazine, Epicurious, Brides, and more! Join us on another fun adventure in food blogging. Listen in as we chat with Amanda about: Tips for successfully running a blog and enjoying family life at the same time. How I Am Baker started. Why Sara is Amanda's kind of people. Amanda's success on Facebook. Growing up in Fargo. Her beautiful cookbook "Surprise Inside Cakes". Her speaking career. What the future for Amanda looks like. Want to know more about Amanda?  Connect with her on social media here:  Website: http://iambaker.net/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iambaker.net Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/iambaker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/iambakertweets Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/iambaker Buy Amanda's book on Amazon: Surprise Inside Cakes   Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in next Friday for another new guest!   Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR #43 - Amanda Rettke of I Am Baker

Food Blog Radio Episode #42 This week we chat with Erika Penzer Kerekes, food blogger, Condiment Queen, and founder of Not Ketchup!  Not Ketchup are sauces that are sweet and tangy like ketchup or barbecue sauce, but are made from fruit instead of tomatoes. Erika shares how she started blogging and how her amazing new business came to life! Listen in as we chat with Erika about: How she started blogging Founding FBLA - Food Bloggers Los Angeles/building a community of bloggers From blogging to starting a new food business The story behind Not Ketchup How to bring a product to market Research and development The challenge of sourcing fruit products We discuss the financials - The cost of starting a business Marketing costs - how to get the word out about your product Some of the lessons she learned along the way Consulting with new business owners - paying it forward The importance of relationships and networking People like to buy what they know Advice for aspiring food entrepreneurs Transitioning to No Added Sugar versions of Not Ketchup Have fun! Want to know more about Erika?  Connect with her on social media here:  Blog: http://www.inerikaskitchen.com Website: http://www.notketchup.com Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/notketchupsauce/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NotKetchup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notketchup/ Google+:  https://plus.google.com/+NotketchupCA/videos Buy Not Ketchup on Amazon   Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in next Friday for another new guest!   Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR #42 - Erika Penzer Kerekes of Not Ketchup

Food Blog Radio Episode #41 An avid lover of all things food, travel and adventure, Tanaya Ghosh joins us this week on Food Blog Radio!  Tanaya has a passion for creating meaningful connections  with people through food and foodie events!  You can find her eating, taking pictures and exploring the Orange County and Los Angeles areas, doing behind-the-scenes interviews, sharing on her Blog, Instagram, Snapchat and her live video shows! Listen in as we chat with Tanaya about: Her educational background: USC vs. UCLA Working as a Food Editor and Radio Host Where "Tanaya's Table" came from Working in Public Relations Starting a blog! Family support!  Learning what's important! Tastemade to YouTube Beyond the blog - hiking and Jelly Bean the dog! Nick names for Gary and Sara? Advice for growing followers on Instagram Photography:  Smart phones vs. DSLR Vlogging and Travel Photo tips Nom.Com Tanaya's Kitchen Inspirations Her favorite places & events around Los Angeles! Want to know more about Tanaya?  Connect with her on social media here:  Website: https://tanayastable.com Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/mstanayag Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tanayastable/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TanayasTable Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanayas.table/ You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TanayasTable Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in every Friday for another great new guest!   Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR #41 - Tanaya Ghosh of Tanaya's Table

Food Blog Radio Episode #40 Taryn is the Editor-In-Chief and Chief Eating Officer of the award-winning online blog, dining and culinary guide for Phoenix, Arizona, aptly named "Phoenix Bites!"  Taryn helps people find anything from local restaurant news, reviews, menu specials, interviews with chefs, culinary event announcements, and everything in between.  A hard-working writer, wife, and mother of two boys, Taryn is also the founder of Food Bloggers Arizona, coordinates media events and firmly believes food should not be over-complicated! Listen in as we chat with Taryn about: What is Phoenix Bites? How it all began Whatever you put out in the world, you get back! Taryn shares the ONE place in Phoenix you can't miss! Is "stickability" a word?  Discussing James Beard nominees and recognition for Arizona Chefs Great places to eat in Sedona, Flagstaff and Tucson! A rise in "elevated fast casual" restaurants Tips for taking pictures in restaurants Advice for how to approach a restaurant owner or media organization Make people hungry for what you do!  How to get your name out there with local places! The future of Phoenix Bites and Taryns goals for the year Food Bloggers Arizona Some speedo talk Want to know more about Taryn and Phoenix Bites?  Find all her social media channels here:  Website: http://phoenixbites.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhoenixBites/?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/PhoenixBites Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixbites/ Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in every Friday for another great new guest!   Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR 40 - Taryn Jeffries of Phoenix Bites

Food Blog Radio Episode #39 Chef Taji Marie is a chef, caterer, blogger, food stylist, culinary consultant and Chopped Champion!  A Northern California native who now lives in Los Angeles, Taji believes in the simple philosophy of "Trust your gut!"  She says "It's the thing I tell myself at any crossroads, big or small, and it's advice that's never let me down." Listen in as we chat with Taji about: How she came to Los Angeles A year in St. John, Virgin Islands Sur La Table The beginnings of her blog:  Trust UR Gut We discuss videos Taji's catering business - feeding professional athletes Creative Culinary Consulting Her culinary background and advice for anyone interested in a career in cooking Being on Chopped Her Pop up Dinners Recipe development and how she comes up with ideas New things for the future!  Adding another project to the mix! Want to know more about Chef Taji Marie?  Find her on all her social media channels here:  Blog site: http://trusturgut.com Website: http://www.tajimarie.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tajimarieLA/?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/tajimarie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cheftajimarie/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWRAhXlN6ogyegNnfpT3c8w Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in every Friday for another great new guest!   Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR 39 - Taji Marie of TrustYourGut.com

Food Blog Radio Episode #38 This week, we chat with Dr. Alice d'Antonio Phillips or "Ally" as she is known in the food world!  Her signature cuisine can be described as ‘Bohemian Bold.'  A child of the 60's, now in her 60's, she invites you to jump on her magic carpet and travel with her around the world through her food and photos!  We love her style, spunk, southern drawl and her unique twist on cooking, photography and living this wonderful life! Listen in as we chat with Ally about: The weather outside our kitchen windows "Everybody has a story to tell" Food connects us, it is the common denominator in our DNA A bit of background about Dr. Alice Master Chef - Season 2 Reinventing herself She was born a "Cook" How it all began: the blog, sharing recipes and lifestyle inspiration A peek into her Bohemian Life Competitive Cooking! Learning as your grow, the importance of increasing your skill set What makes you different? Authenticity in her photography, all the spills, splatters and smudges Upcoming Food Photography Workshop! Ally's Cookbook “Ally’s Kitchen~A Passport for Adventurous Palates“ Want to know more about Ally and her Bohemian Lifestyle?  You can find her here:  Website: https://allyskitchen.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allykitchen/?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/allyskitchen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allyskitchen/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/allyskitchen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AllysKitchen Thanks for listening! Remember to tune in every Friday for another great new guest! Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR 38 - Ally Phillips of allyskitchen.com

Food Blog Radio Episode #37 Meet Kami Kilgore!  She loves to motivate others to eat healthy and help them realize healthy living is both enjoyable and gratifying.  Kami and her business partner were inspired to create Everything Food Conference after attending another conference!  Coming to Salt Lake City, Utah,  May 19 – 21, 2016, this conference is for food bloggers who want to grow their blogging business while enjoying engaging, hands-on experiences with other talented and seasoned food bloggers… and, of course, indulge in some crazy-good food! Listen in as we chat with Kami all about: How "The Everything Food Conference" started (just 13 months ago!!) You have to make it look pretty! Kami's background Inspiration behind "No Diet's Allowed" Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Feeling Good! The 10 x Rule Family support is everything! Providing value for hardworking Food Bloggers Getting great speakers and sponsors for a great conference Food Trucks of Salt Lake City! Former Food Blog Radio Guests speaking at the Conference! VIP tickets going fast!  What you get as a VIP! Gary wants a pedicure Balancing family and work! What other language does Kami speak? All the details about The Everything Food Conference Want to know more about Kami and The Everything Food Conference?  Find all her info here:  Website: http://www.foodbloggingconference.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/everythingfoodconference Twitter: https://twitter.com/foodbloggercon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingfoodconference/ Kami's blog:  http://www.nodietsallowed.com Kami's Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/n0dietsallowed   Thanks for listening!  Remember to tune in on Friday for another great new guest!    Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR 37 - Kami Kilgore of Everything Food Conference

Food Blog Radio Episode #36 Coming at you, in our first remote interview from Starbucks, we're pleased to introduce you to YouTube sensation, Lainey Liz of Simply Bakings!  Lainey has been doing videos for three years now and has a following of over 200,000 subscribers!  She loves to teach and share delicious desserts with the world! Listen in as we chat with Lainey about: How she met Sara  (First things first!) "What were you thinking?"  How the journey began... Dealing with negative comments Where her ideas and recipes come from (Pinterest is her best friend!) How she films her videos A secret about one of her videos!  Shhhhhh!! A lot goes on behind the scenes! Getting help with videos/social media Another secret is revealed!!!  Big news about Lainey's summer plans! Being a vegetarian The challenges of cooking vegetarian Filipino foods She's a baker, not a cook! The future of Simply Bakings Broken bowls and spilled water Want to know more about Lainey and her YouTube Channel?  Here's where you can find her: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SimplyBakings Website: http://simplybakings.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplybakings/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/simplybakings Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplybakings/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/SimplyBakings/ Thanks for listening!  Remember to tune in on Friday for another great new guest!  Where to find FOOD BLOG RADIO! Facebook Twitter iTunes Libsyn Sticher Please feel free to share, like, love and leave a comment!

FBR 36 - Lainey Liz from Simply Bakings

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