The Mix: Somali & Peruvian Cuisine Under One Midwestern Roof

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More Than Maple: Taste Canada Celebrates Excellence in Canadian-Authored Cookbooks

This week is another special More Than Maple episode focused on food and culture in Canada. Our guest is Karen Baxter, executive director of Taste Canada, a nonprofit organization that celebrates Canadian-authored cookbooks by showcasing the diversity and richness of Canada's cul ...  Show more

The World Needs More Pie: A Conversation with Author and Filmmaker Beth Howard

This week, I welcome author, filmmaker, and pie baker Beth Howard to the show. Beth has authored four books and has recently released a full-length documentary entitled PIEOWA: A Piece of America. We talk about grief, loss, love, career changes, and how pie has been a guiding for ...  Show more

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