Cooking By Heart with Chris Sarandon

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Cooking By Heart with Christopher Spinosa May 23, 2023

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In this episode, up-and-coming chef and finalist on Gordon Ramsey's 'Next Level Chef' talks about his Italian-American family's standard dishes growing up, his youthful forays into special popcorn recipes, and his pop tart fetish. He also discusses his early college start in catering, experiments into more exotic food, and his first real cooking job in a pub. Then culinary school, followed by work as a line cook at an eclectic array of top New York City restaurants, and his current business as a private chef. He concludes with on and off-camera tales as a competitor and finalist on 'Next Level Chef.' A riveting discussion with an outgoing, dynamic young culinary star!

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Cooking By Heart with Doctor Sara Seidelmann May 09, 2023

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In this episode cardiologist, nutritionist, and primary care doctor, Sara Seidelmann talks about becoming a young vegetarian and nursing her terminally ill mother. College is followed by multiple graduate degrees in biology and nutrition, then raising 4 children while in medical school, and clinging to her femininity while a resident in macho cardiology. With her empathic approach & specialty training, primary care is her way of preventing disease before it takes root, and she also gives us sensible nutritional and diet advice. A remarkable woman! Don't forget to follow all of the social media! @Sarandon_Chris on Twitter @TheOfficialChrisSarandon on Instagram Chris Sarandon on Facebook www.chrissarandon.com linktr.ee/theofficialchrissarandon Subscribe on Youtube at https://youtube.com/shorts/-vGUyj0TK-Q

Cooking By Heart with Mario Cantone Apr 25, 2023

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In this episode, my conversation with the inimitable Mario Cantone delves into his unique Italian-American family and their food, his love of baking at an early age, and his first teenage comic impression of Julia Child. He also talks about his early career path and how he ultimately became a Broadway and TV star, while ruminating as well on his deep and abiding love of classic Hollywood movies. All in all, an illuminating and hilarious journey with this staggeringly talented comedian, actor, and accomplished cook. Don't forget to follow all of the social media! @Sarandon_Chris on Twitter @TheOfficialChrisSarandon on Instagram Chris Sarandon on Facebook www.chrissarandon.com linktr.ee/theofficialchrissarandon Subscribe on Youtube at https://youtube.com/shorts/-vGUyj0TK-Q

Cooking By Heart with Special Guest Alex Vincent Apr 11, 2023

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In this episode, Alex Vincent discusses growing up Italian American, and vividly recalls many big family Sunday gatherings highlighted by delicious pasta sauce with pork and sausages, and…his discovery of sushi at age 6! He relates his fascination with acting from an early age, and the thrill of being cast as Andy Barkley in the original “Child’s Play.” We also talk about how he has felt the fascinating curse of “Chucky” on his life; and how he appreciates the extraordinary journey of going from 6 to 41 years old while starring in several of the film’s sequels and a TV series.

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Cooking By Heart with Kathy Mattea Mar 28, 2023

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In this episode, multi-Grammy and CMA Award winner Kathy Mattea shares memories of growing up in West Virginia with Italian and American food, eating fresh garden veggies, big family Christmas gatherings, and bonding with her Italian father over his favorite snack. Moving to Nashville was pivotal, plus being “discovered” there 5 years later and a career ascent. She also relates seeing her musical path almost from birth, reveling in the sacredness of music and its ability to bring us together: all this and much more in a fascinating conversation with this remarkable woman. Don't forget to follow all of the social media! @Sarandon_Chris on Twitter @TheOfficialChrisSarandon on Instagram Chris Sarandon on Facebook www.chrissarandon.com linktr.ee/theofficialchrissarandon Subscribe on Youtube at https://youtube.com/shorts/-vGUyj0TK-Q

Cooking By Heart with Michael Rosenbaum Mar 14, 2023

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In this episode, Michael Rosenbaum recalls his small-town upbringing in Long Island and Indiana, his mother’s eccentric, somewhat unhealthy, and improvisational meal combinations, as well as his fast food forays. He also recalls the plentiful choices at his grandmother’s table, and ultimately learned to expand his culinary horizons after moving to New York and Los Angeles. In addition, Michael traces his career path from being a youthful introvert to his emergence as a voice and film actor, which lead to work with such luminaries as “Guardians of the Galaxy” director James Gunn and actor Keanu Reeves.

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Cooking By Heart with Carol Kane Feb 28, 2023

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In this episode, Emmy-winner and Oscar-nominated Carol Kane talks about her parents’ love of cooking and her childhood food fetish, living for a year in Paris as a young girl devouring chocolate croissants, and relates her Parisian dining preferences as an adult. She adds stories about her immersion in children’s theater, and her teenage culinary tastes while going to professional children’s school. She also reminisces, fondly, about working with Al Pacino in “Dog Day Afternoon” and, hilariously, about improvising with Billy Crystal in “The Princess Bride.” Don't forget to follow all of the social media!

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Cooking By Heart with Joanna Gleason Feb 14, 2023

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In this special Valentine’s Day episode, Chris’s Valentine, the multi-talented actress/writer/director Joanna Gleason, chats about her childhood food strike, and her culinary awakening when her family moved from Canada to the U.S., especially the thrilling assault on her senses when discovering Mexican food and culture after moving to LA. She also talks about her adult transition to French cuisine and its production and performance. AND…she improvises a surprise interview with Chris! Don't forget to follow all of the social media! @Sarandon_Chris on Twitter @TheOfficialChrisSarandon on Instagram Chris Sarandon on Facebook www.chrissarandon.com linktr.ee/theofficialchrissarandon

Cooking By Heart with Hal Linden Feb 07, 2023

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In this episode, Tony and Emmy Award winner Hal Linden tells fascinating and often hilarious stories of his immigrant family's background, his growing up in the Bronx, his mother’s kosher cooking, being a teen bandleader/musician in the Catskills just after WWII, and, with the death of the big band era, how he became an actor and singer. Splendid stories that ultimately lead to his illustrious career on Broadway and as the title character in the award-winning TV series “Barney Miller.” Don't forget to follow all of the social media! @Sarandon_Chris on Twitter @TheOfficialChrisSarandon on Instagram Chris Sarandon on Facebook www.chrissarandon.com linktr.ee/theofficialchrissarandon Subscribe on Youtube at https://youtube.com/shorts/-vGUyj0TK-Q#chrissarandon #foodpodcast #cookingpodcast #celebritycooking #recipes #spotify #jackskelington #frightnight #princessbride #dogdayafternoon #childsplay #nightmarebeforeschristmas #spotifypodcast #cookingbyheart #podcasthost #GreekAmerican #HalLinden #Nostolgia #BarneyMiller #OldSchoolTVShows #Broadway #BellsAreRinging #JacksPlace #TheBoysAreBack #BlackesMagic

Cooking By Heart with Jacques Pepin Jan 25, 2023

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In this episode, legendary chef, TV cooking show host, and author Jacques Pepin relates stories of his childhood meals and adventures in wartime France, his mother's post-war opening of multiple restaurants, and his father's winemaking. He also tells of his apprenticeship at 13 years old, his ultimate work in famous Paris kitchens, and as a chef to President Charles de Gaulle, after which he embarks on a 60year relationship with America, working at fabled French restaurants and for the Howard Johnson's Restaurant chain. Life changes, as he then turns to teaching, cookbook authorship, and TV fame. A fascinating story, beautifully and humbly told by this master chef. Don't forget to follow all of the social media! @Sarandon_Chris on Twitter @TheOfficialChrisSarandon on Instagram Chris Sarandon on Facebook www.chrissarandon.com linktr.ee/theofficialchrissarandon Subscribe on Youtube at https://youtube.com/shorts/-vGUyj0TK-Q

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