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52. Carmen Perr: How To Build An Extraordinary Garden From Zero May 20, 2024

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Carmen is a passionate and talented garden and food enthusiast who has been sharing her love for homegrown cuisine with the world for almost a decade. She's built an incredible following on TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube by sharing impressive dishes, cooking tips, and gardening advice. She is trusted for her practical tips and recommendations, and her readers are inspired by her innovative use of homegrown ingredients.

In this episode, Brooke interviews Carmen, discussing her journey from how she pivoted from a prospective law school student to a gardening sensation. Carmen shares her experiences, challenges, and tips for both new and experienced gardeners that make gardening approachable and fun. Key Takeaways:

Starting Small: Begin with manageable projects like potted herbs or a small raised bed. (07:33)
Soil Health: Focus on composting to improve soil health for better plant growth. (16:16)
Patience and Consistency: Gardening requires regular attention and patience. (32:12)
Common Mistakes: Avoid overplanting, ensure consistent care, and manage watering appropriately. (32:54)
Gardening Hacks: Use felt grow bags for potatoes and understand your USDA growing zone for better plant selection. (23:00, 37:01)
Importance of Zone Knowledge: Understanding your USDA zone helps in selecting the right plants for your area. (37:01)
Herbs and Leafy Greens: Herbs like oregano, thyme, and basil, as well as leafy greens like kale, are great for beginners and versatile in the kitchen. (38:54)
Tomato Tips: Stake your tomatoes early, prune regularly, and harvest when they start to blush. (41:14)
Enjoy the Process: Embrace the journey of gardening with its ups and downs; it's a hands-on learning experience. (44:12)
Homegrown Satisfaction: Growing your own food provides a unique satisfaction and better taste. (11:01)

Notable Quotes:

"Gardening is really not as hard as people think it is. It's super fun, and you just have to start." - Carmen (44:22)
"There's something truly satisfying about growing your own food and knowing where it comes from." - Brooke (10:19)
"The first meal that I fully sourced from my own garden was the best feeling ever." - Carmen (45:49)
"Embrace the journey— there's going to be ups and downs. There's going to be a lot of successes and some failures as well." - Carmen(44:22)
"You just have to start. I think a lot of people trip themselves up being like picking the perfect thing or the perfect time or anything like that." - Carmen (44:22)

Resources:

Sunset Western Garden Book
Follow Carmen in the Garden on TikTok
Follow Carmen in the Garden on Instagram
Subscribe to Carmen in the Garden's Substack Newsletter
Follow Female Foodie on Instagram

Timestamped Highlights:

00:31 - Introduction to Carmen in the Garden
02:27 - Carmen's childhood and early influences
04:44 - Transition from political science to gardening
07:33 - Tips for beginning gardeners
10:19 - The rise of homesteading and gardening trends
14:25 - Evolution of Carmen's garden
19:02 - Composting basics
21:18 - Raised bed gardening pros and cons
27:03 - Overview of Carmen's current garden setup
32:12 - Common gardening mistakes and how to avoid them
37:01 - Importance of understanding gardening zones
38:38 - Easy-to-grow plants for beginners
41:09 - Tips for growing tomatoes
44:12 - Final thoughts on gardening
45:49 - Carmen's favorite homegrown meal

51. McKay Opeifa: Beekeeping & Honey 101 May 13, 2024

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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 of honey, what to look for when purchasing honey, and so much more. Resources:

Get a honey tasting box for two
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50. Tipping Has Gotten Out Of Control With Levi DeGarmo May 06, 2024

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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:

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49. Kacie Rose: From Career Dancer in NYC To "That One American Girl Living In Italy" Apr 29, 2024

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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 how she ended up living full-time in Italy, some of the culture shocks she had (and still has) living in Italy, tips for travelers coming to Tuscany, and her brand new book: You Deserve Good Gelato. Resources:

Cascine Market (Tuesdays)
Mercato di Sant'Ambrogio
Vivoli
La Sorbettiera
Pino's Sandwiches
Trattoria Marione
Osteria Cinghiale Bianco
Osteria e Vinaino Cicalone
Check out Kacie's website, Kacie Rose Travel
Get Kacie's new book, You Deserve Good Gelato
Follow Kacie on Instagram
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48. Giulia Scarpaleggia: Life As A Tuscan Food Writer & Cookbook Author Apr 22, 2024

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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 more. Resources:

Check out Giulia's website, Juls' Kitchen
Get Giulia's latest cookbook, Cucina Povera
Follow Giulia on Instagram
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47. Natalie Kennedy: The Life Of An American in Rome Apr 15, 2024

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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 favorite parts of being in the Eternal City, what it's like to live in Rome with children, and things she wishes she could tell every tourist that decides to visit Italy.

Resources

Forno campo de fiori (http://www.fornocampodefiori.com/)
Antico forno Roscioli (https://www.anticofornoroscioli.it/)
Piatto Romano (https://piattoromano.superbexperience.com/)
Otaleg (https://www.otaleg.com/)
Gunther gelato (https://www.gunthergelatoitaliano.com/punti-vendita/gunther-gelato-italiano-via-dei-pettinari/)
Check out Natalie's website, An American in Rome (https://anamericaninrome.com/)
Follow Natalie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/anamericaninrome/)
Follow female foodie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/femalefoodie/)

46. Ruth Manfredi: From NYC To The Cinque Terre, Life As A Dual Italian American Citizen For 25+ Years Apr 01, 2024

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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, Ruth and I discuss her serendipitous story of meeting her now husband in the Cinque Terre decades ago, transitioning her life from the US to Italy, and all things Cinque Terre. If you have dreams of visiting the Cinque Terre or have plans to go there soon, this episode is a must-listen! Resources

Stay at one of Ruth's properties in Italy: Cinque Terre Vacation Rentals
Follow Ruth on Instagram
Follow Female Foodie on Instagram
7 Best Cinque Terre Restaurants

45. Gabriel Rucker: from broccoli cheddar soup to one of Portland's greatest chef's Mar 25, 2024

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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 a completely sober chef.

Resources

40 Best Restaurants in Portland (https://www.femalefoodie.com/restaurant-reviews/portland-restaurants/)

Canard Funfetti Pancake Recipe (https://www.femalefoodie.com/recipes/canard-funfetti-pancakes-recipe/)

Canard Steam Burger Recipe (https://www.femalefoodie.com/recipes/canard-steam-burgers-recipe/)

Le Pigeon Website (https://www.lepigeon.com/)

Canard Website (https://www.canardrestaurant.com/)

Follow Gabriel Rucker. on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/ruckergabriel/)

Follow Female Foodie on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/femalefoodie/)

44. Tom Douglas: One of Seattle's Greatest Chefs, a 4x Cookbook Author, and Restaurateur Extraordinaire Mar 18, 2024

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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 Dahlia Bakery recipes— the triple coconut cream pie and the Nora Ephron cookies.

Resources

Tom Douglas & Co.

Triple Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Follow Tom Douglas and Co. on Instagram

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43. Jillian Fox: 72 Hours of Eating in Austin Mar 11, 2024

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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 & Brunch in Austin

Interstellar

Leroy and Lewis

Best Barbecue in Austin

Ramen Tatsu-Ya

Churro Co.

Best Dessert in Austin