Best Cookbook Publishing Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 373: Navigate the Cookbook Publishing Industry 18:36

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Hi everybody, and welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Last week, we talked about the traditional publishing team and the real benefits of working with a publisher — how editors, designers, and marketers help bring a cookbook to life. This week, I'm sharing Part 1 of my three-part Publish Your Cookbook Masterclass, called Naviga…

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Episode 374: From Recipes to Revenue: How Writing Fuels our Life and Business 23:51

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What begins as a handwritten recipe or a note in the margins of a cookbook can become the seed of something much bigger. In today's episode, we explores what every writer needs to write and how your words can do more than fill a page. They can feed both your readers and your business. You'll also hear about a free resource to spark your creativity:…

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147: The Most Iconic Italian Cookbook Ever Written with Raquel Pelzel and Michael Szczerban 53:11

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Kate and Kristin speak with Raquel Pelzel and Michael Szczerban about bringing an iconic Italian cookbook to America. The Talisman of Happiness was written in the 1920s by Ada Boni, "one of the most groundbreaking, pioneering women in food history." The book has influenced some of the most beloved pillars of Italian cuisine. Michael shares what dre…

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146: Cookbookery Collective with Jenna Helwig 53:04

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Kristin and Kate welcome the food director of Real Simple, Jenna Helwig, to discuss her newsletter, The Cookbookery Collective, and her thoughts on the current cookbook landscape. Jenna shares her career path, why she fell in love with food and how she paired writing cookbooks with working as a private chef. She talks about covering food at Real Si…

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Episode 372: The Power of a Traditional Publishing Team 35:44

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✨ Before we get started, an exciting announcement! ✨ Are you a food, nutrition, or culinary professional dreaming of publishing a cookbook? Right now we are in the middle of our Publish Your Cookbook Masterclass. In this free masterclass, we are discussing the shortcut most aspiring authors miss — how to publish your cookbook without writing your b…

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145: Eva Kolenko on Photographing Cookbooks 49:05

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Kate and Kristin get into all things food photography with Eva Kolenko, the photographer of over 50 cookbooks. Eva talks about her new studio setup, how she got her start as a photographer after a wandering path as an artist and how she made the jump to actually making a living with her talent. She shares what she wished she knew before starting th…

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Episode 371: Food Preservation and the Modern Pioneer Pantry with Mary Bryant Schrader 1:18:30

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✨ Before we get started, an exciting announcement! ✨ If you're a food, nutrition, or culinary professional dreaming of publishing a cookbook with a traditional publisher, join me for the Publish Your Cookbook event starting Monday, October 20, 2025. In this free training, you'll learn the shortcut most aspiring authors miss — how to sell your cookb…

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144: The Author-Agent Relationship with Peter J. Kim and David Black 44:23

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Kate and Molly speak with both an author and an agent about their collaboration process. We talk to Peter J. Kim about his debut cookbook, The Instant Ramen Kitchen, and to David Black about working as a literary agent and why this project caught his attention. David shares his thoughts about cookbook proposal revisions, speciality stores and what …

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#14 — September 2025 bestsellers + spooktacular Halloween and horror book sales 44:30

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In episode 14 of NielsenIQ BookData's The Bestsellers podcast, Belle and Philip count down the top 20 bestselling books in the UK in the month of September (02.04), reveal their "Beyond the Bestsellers" picks (13:18), and put horror and ghost stories "Under the Spotlight" (24:50). Along the way they discuss some big first-week sales numbers for a f…

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Episode 370: Sharing Lebanese Baking with Maureen Abood 1:10:58

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✨Before we get started, an exciting announcement ✨ If you're a food, nutrition, or culinary pro and you dream of being published by a traditional publisher, I want to invite you to my upcoming Publish Your Cookbook event where you will learn the shortcut most aspiring authors miss when publishing their cookbook. You'll discover how to position your…

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143: Jacques Pépin 34:39

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Molly and Kristin speak with the iconic Jacques Pépin about his latest book which includes recipes along with original artwork. Jacques, the writer of over 30 cookbooks since 1967, shares memories and inspirations behind his work, his take on recipe creation over the years and his thoughts on the similarities and differences between cooking and pai…

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Episode 369: The Value of an Email List to a Cookbook Author 20:12

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I'm excited to talk to you about one key tool in the life of most cookbook authors, and that's an email list. Part of the reason I want to talk about this is that there is a misconception that we have to chase publishers and agents. But what I've found to be true in my own life, in the …

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142: In Which We Get Into AI, Recipe Testing, Cookbook Comp Titles, and more 51:54

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Kate, Kristin, Molly and Andrea meet up to launch Season 8 with a grab bag of topics, including free speech in the cookbook space, thoughts around using Chat GPT and AI as tools for writing and recipe creation, and checking in on 'Happy Robot Voice'. They discuss the need for friction in writing and the development of personal voice, taste and expe…

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Get Up and Get it Done: Motivation When You'd Rather Nap 8:59

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Some days, the to-do list is shouting while your energy is whispering. If you’ve ever felt the tug-of-war between ambition and exhaustion, this one’s for you. In this episode, we're discussing what to do when motivation disappears and naps sound better than next steps. Through real talk, relatable metaphors, and practical tips, you’ll discover how …

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Episode 368: True North Cabin Cookbook with Stephanie Hansen 1:05:27

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I'm excited to have an interview with Stephanie Hansen. Stephanie is the host of the Emmy-award-winning TV show "Taste Buds with Stephanie", blogger at Stephanie's Dish, and radio host of The Weekly Dish and author of True North Cabin Cookbook Volume Two: Seasonal Recipes From a Cozy Ki…

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30: Making a Moving Cookbook Memoir with Eric Kim [re-release] 42:37

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Originally aired on November 23, 2022 Andrea and Kristin talk with Eric Kim about his intensely personal and remarkable book, Korean American. He shares his inspirations and motivations for the essay format, how he wrote his family as characters and the potential and limits of memoir writing. He talks about the idea of authenticity in food, what go…

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Is this a Move or a Mood? Brand Discernment for Creators 7:15

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Every idea feels like a big move when inspiration hits, but how do you know if it's a real, spirit-led next step or just today's mood masquerading as a mission? In this episode, we're discussing the difference between divine direction and distraction. If you're constantly getting new ideas (notebooks full of 'the next big thing'), this one's for yo…

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Episode 367: Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Cookbook Author 20:28

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. I just finished enrolling new students into Cookbooks on KDP and wanted to share something with you based on my conversations with aspiring cookbook authors. When I talk to successful cooks, bakers, dietitians, chefs, and others who have a ton of kitchen experience to share, I hear them say t…

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39: Toya Boudy on Storytelling Through Recipes [re-release] 37:11

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Originally aired on February 1, 2023 Molly and Kate dive deep into the journey and person that is chef/writer/artist/activist/culinary ambassador (and more), Toya Boudy. She shares how her talents as an artist and wordsmith, along with the interwoven nature of life, resulted in her latest cookbook, "Cooking for the Culture". She discusses her creat…

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Reedsy Live: The Save the Cat Guide to Horror Writing with Jamie Nash 34:09

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🔍 Discover how you can use Save the Cat to freak out your readers with the help of horror screenwriter, Jamie Nash📝 Find the highlights for this podcast episode here:https://blog.reedsy.com/live/save-the-cat-horror/By Reedsy

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Episode 366: The Secret Ingredient Behind the Best Cookbooks 22:26

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today on the Cookbook Love Podcast, I'm sharing what I call the hidden beginning of publishing. Over the years, we've talked a lot about the types of publishing — self, traditional, and hybrid — and we've heard from hundreds of authors who've chosen each of those paths. But behind the scenes,…

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#13 — August 2025 bestsellers + Summer Reading 45:05

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In episode 13 of NielsenIQ BookData's The Bestsellers podcast, Belle and Philip count down the top 20 bestselling books in the UK in the month of August (02.56), reveal their "Beyond the Bestsellers" picks (10:54), and put Summer Reading "Under the Spotlight" (20:12). Along the way Belle and Philip discuss a mammoth first-week sale for the August n…

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58: David Lebovitz on the Writing Life in Paris [re-release] 53:06

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Originally aired on July 19, 2023 Kate and Kristin talk with writer David Lebovitz about his career and life in France. He discusses how he went from pastry chef to food writer, how blogging strengthened his writing voice and why he pivoted to video during the pandemic. He shares his decision to write "the hardest book he ever wrote", the advice he…

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Stirring In Grace - Giving Yourself Permission to Breathe As a Brand Builder 5:56

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Feeling behind? Stuck in a cycle of doing, doing, doing? In this episode, we're stirring in something essential to every brand builder's journey, and that's grace. What does it really mean to give yourself permission to pause, pivot, or just... breathe. Press play and stir it up with us, because this episode is your reminder that stepping back does…

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Episode 365: How Print Cookbooks and Food Blogging Fit Together with Camille Beckstrand of Six Sisters' Stuff 59:59

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today, I'm joined by Camille Beckstrand of Six Sisters' Stuff. What began in 2011 as a way for six sisters to stay connected after leaving their childhood home has grown into one of the top family-friendly recipe websites on the internet. With a focus on simple, approachable meals, Six Sister…

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37: Managing a Voice of Authority with Kenji López-Alt [re-release] 53:42

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Originally aired on January 18, 2023 Molly and Andrea talk with Kenji López-Alt, author and Chief Culinary Advisor for Serious Eats, about creating and maintaining a voice of authority. He shares his career path, where his interest in food got started and the work that has influenced his own. He describes the relationship he has with his followers,…

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Cooked to a Crisp: The Truth About Brand Burnout 7:31

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Do you ever feel like you’re running on empty, even when everything looks good on the outside? This episode is your permission slip to pause. I'm getting real about entrepreneurial burnout: how it creeps in, what it looks like, and how to step away from the heat before your creativity dries up. From recognizing the crispy edges to redefining hustle…

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Episode 364: The Only Permission You Need to Write Your Cookbook 18:25

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Have you ever caught yourself thinking, "I'm not really an expert… who am I to write a cookbook?" or conversely "They're not really an expert…who are they to write a cookbook? You're not alone. For years, publishers, editors, and agents acted as gatekeepers, deciding who was "qualified" to wr…

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29: Finding Your Voice with Tori Ritchie [re-release] 49:56

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Originally aired on November 16, 2022 Kate and Molly chat with cookbook teacher, author and editor Tori Ritchie about her career trajectory and how she developed her personal writing voice after years of working on branded cookbooks. She shares insights and tips about developing a voice and the bad habits to avoid in writing before revealing a few …

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Brand Pantry Purge: Toss What's Gone Stale 7:33

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Just like your kitchen pantry, your brand can get cluttered with expired offers, dusty ideas, and ingredients that no longer serve your flavor. In this episode, we're pulling everything off the shelves and checking the expiration dates to help you make room for what really nourishes your business. If your brand's feeling a little cluttered, this ep…

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Episode 363: 3 Questions Cookbook Writers Are Asking in 2025: Adaptation, Action, and Pricing 26:35

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Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today on the podcast I share three questions that came up during Recipe Week LIVE 2025: how to ethically adapt recipes, how to move from passive learning to active doing, and how to price a self-published print cookbook on Amazon with confidence. Today on the show, I share: Adaptation & attri…

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22: What Does it Mean to Craft a Voice? [re-release] 45:28

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Originally aired on September 28, 2022 Kristin starts out today's episode asking Molly, Kate and Andrea about the books that inspired them to follow this career path and how they'd define the idea of "voice" in writing. They discuss the difference between tone and voice, the tools they've use to craft their own and how to inject it into recipe writ…

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We need a bigger spreadsheet: Wrapping up Season 7 33:11

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In this episode we discuss the highlights of season 7, share some stats and also stories and corrections from our listeners. Highlights include the story of how the More with Less cookbook got into trouble with a chain of restaurants, the rise of ebikes in Mount Hope, OH, and more. Additionally, here are some of the resources shared by Steve Nolt a…

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#12 — July 2025 bestsellers + the travel book market 35:46

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In episode 12 of NielsenIQ BookData's The Bestsellers podcast, Belle and Philip count down the top 20 bestselling books in the UK in the month of July (01.03), reveal their "Beyond the Bestsellers" picks (06:47), and put travel books "Under the Spotlight" (16:48). Along the way Belle and Philip discuss a first adult number one for an established ch…

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Episode 362: @BigFamilyLiving, Backyard Classrooms, and Preserving the Seasons with Holly Capelle 1:02:39

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Before we get started, there's still time to take advantage of the final two days of Recipe Week LIVE 2025 happening now through August 15, 2025. This live event is for anyone who wants to turn what they cook or bake every day into publishable recipes. Sign up here for Recipe Week LIVE 2025. Today I'm excited to have an interview with Holly Capelle…

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From Kitchen to Bookshelf: The Changing Recipe for Cookbook Success 35:14

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In this episode, host and Smith Publicity Vice President Corinne Moulder chats with Sally Ekus, a senior literary agent at JVNLA, about the evolution and specialization of the culinary publishing market. Sally shares her journey growing up in the world of cookbook publishing, her expertise in representing culinary authors, and the shifts in the ind…

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141: Season 7 Highlights 40:52

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Molly, Kate and Kristin get together to celebrate the end of Season 7 and over 140 episodes of Everything Cookbooks! They chat about the highlights and takeaways from this season, what topics and guest insights stood out to them and even wade back into the waters of comp titles for a beat. They are delighted to see how the show has helped authors c…

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Episode 361: The Miami Intersection of Food, Culture, and Wellness with Ellen Kanner 59:53

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Welcome to the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I'm excited to have an interview with Ellen Kanner. Ellen Kanner is the author of Miami Vegan: Plant-Based Recipes from the Tropics to Your Table and the award-winning book Feeding the Hungry Ghost: Life, Faith and What to Eat for Dinner. She writes about the intersection of food, culture, community, and …