Best Slow Cooker Podcasts (2025)

Abe Vucekovich is one of Chicago’s most imaginative bartenders, known for bringing storytelling and creativity to his cocktails. After nearly a decade at The Violet Hour, Abe now leads the bar programs at The Meadowlark and Friends of Friends - where each menu tells a story. In this episode, he shares how his background in writing influences his ap…

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Being Content is The Secret to Life 21:40

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, we explore why being content might just be the real secret to life. Instead of chasing the next big goal or running on the endless treadmill of “more,” it’s about shifting your mindset to embrace peace, happiness, and the goodness that already surrounds you. Discover how letting go of stress, debt, an…

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Magic With Gadgets Is Back + Partially Sighted + The Air Fryer 19:43

7d ago19:43

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Magic With Gadgets Is Back + Partially Sighted + The Air Fryer Yeah the Magic With Gadgets podcast is back after the summer break. We have had a lovely summer but we have missed chatting to you about kitchen gadgets. In this episode we are giving you a recap as well as sharing my own experience as a partially sighted person as you are all asking me…

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Chef Gavin Kaysen: The Hard Truth About Success in the Restaurant World (S12/Ep.03) 49:18

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Gavin Kaysen is a two-time James Beard Award winner, a former Bocuse d'Or competitor, and a true force behind Minneapolis’ rising culinary scene - but his story is about far more than accolades. In this episode, Gavin opens up about his early childhood influences and how a sandwich shop taught him the power of hospitality. He shares the story of a …

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HEARD (011): Coffee in Philly, Roman-style fish sauce, Filipino meatballs, Haitian rum, 2 new cookbook recs, and our Beyond the Drink premiere. 8:32

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Rival Bros Coffee | Rival Bros ig | Jonathan Adams Maine Garum Co | Dave Arnold Beyond the Drink episode Filipino Meatball Recipe | Sarima Cafe St. Benevolence Rum IG | Innovating Health International Jake Cohen | Dinner Party Animal book C…

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Scheduling and Planning Proactively for Peace: Kelsea Session 6 (Part 2) 32:27

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this heartfelt episode, Kelsea and Stephanie open up about time management, home routines, and the emotions that come with balancing it all. From the stress of an untidy house to the importance of creating structure, Kelsea shares her challenges while Stephanie offers encouragement and reminds her that meaningful c…

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Beyond the Drink: How Dave Arnold Redefined What a Cocktail Could Be (S12/Ep.02) 36:37

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In this season's first Beyond the Drink episode, Kappy sits down with Dave Arnold - an inventor, bar owner, author, and one of the most influential figures in the modern bar world. Known for challenging conventional thinking, Dave reflects on the early days of modernist techniques and how they’ve become common practice behind bars today. From shapi…

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Thoughts on Putting Yourself First: Kelsea Session 6 (Part 1) 42:08

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Kelsea is stepping into a fresh chapter with a new haircut and a boost of confidence. In this session, she shares the small wins making a big difference, like showing up “on time” without the pressure of being extra early and sticking to her 30-day goals. From delaying smoking to planning workouts when her kids return…

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Chef Enrique Olvera: He Helped Put Mexico on the Culinary Map - But That’s Not What Drives Him (S12/Ep.01) 43:49

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Enrique Olvera is the internationally renowned chef behind Pujol, one of the world’s top restaurants. He’s widely credited with transforming the global perception of Mexican cuisine. In this episode, he shares where his love for cooking began, why simplicity in food matters, and how a conversation with a culinary historian pushed him to embrace his…

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HEARD (010): A Mexican restaurant in Tulsa, a food recycler for your home (Mill), Vegan Peanut Soup, The Chefs’ Manifesto, Chef Enrique Olvera, Food & Wine 2025 Best New Chefs, and Spicy Honey. 9:30

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Noche Woodfired Grill & Agave Bar | Noche ig Mill Vegan Peanut Soup The Chefs’ Manifesto | Food For Climate League | hungry book | Eve Turow-Paul Beyond the Plate Season 12 Premiere with Chef Enrique Olvera (coming 9/17) F&W 2025 Best New C…

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Slip Ups and Being Human: Kelsea Session 5 (Part 2) 43:41

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea shares her struggles with confidence and self-care as Stephanie encourages her to take small steps—like booking a haircut, making a doctor’s appointment, and curating outfits that make her feel good. They also talk about building a “peace pyramid” around finances and business goals with Ryan, p…

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VZ 481: Simple Blue Zone Diet Meal Plan For Vegetarians and Vegans 30:21

24d ago30:21

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Try this 5-day Blue Zone diet meal plan with a plant-based twist! Includes free printable planner and easy Blue Monday challenge. Check out the plan here.By Vickie Velasquez & Larissa Galenes

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Navigating Hormones and And Land: Kelsea Session 5 (Part 1) 33:38

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea shares her love for 30-day challenges and what it would mean to start one at the beginning of her cycle. She and Stephanie dive into her non-negotiables—like morning routines and progress check-ins—and explore how true wellness is more than just “holding it all together.” Kelsea also reflects o…

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HEARD (009): Siti Austin, wild blueberries, a ChatGPT recipe, have a plant®️, Complex’s new L.A. food fest, and buttered noodles. 9:29

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Siti | Chef Laila Bazahm WIld Blueberries ChatGPT Granola (recipe below) Have A Plant®️ | National Fruits & Veggies Month Family Style Food Festival Best Buttered Noodles Ever! ChatGPT Granola (Lemon-Blueberry) 3 cups old-fashioned rolled o…

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Building a Village: Kelsea - Session 4 (Part 2) 37:25

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea opens up about the challenges of trusting her in-laws with childcare and the shifting dynamic as they age. She’s learning to balance her mom instincts with the reality that it might be time to explore new support options. As she reflects on her personal bucket list, she realizes it’s much easie…

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VZ 480: 25 Flavor-Packed Vegan Slow Cooker Recipes You'll Love 30:44

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Discover 25 vegan slow cooker recipes for easy, flavorful plant-based meals. Perfect for meal prep, cozy dinners, and hands-off cooking. Check out the full show notes and links to all the recipes here.By Vickie Velasquez & Larissa Galenes

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Working on Worthiness: Kelsea - Session 4 (Part 1) 36:33

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea reflects on listening to her first session and how it's already shifted her relationship with her mom in a powerful way. She opens up to Stephanie about an upcoming family event that’s bringing up old feelings of anxiety and fear of judgment—especially around her husband Ryan’s extended family.…

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HEARD (008): Hall Pass, nut butter, milk soup, pizza collabs for a cause, manuka honey, and tater tots 9:51

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Hall Pass | Lawrence Longo | Amirah Kassem Ground Up Nut Butters Food Republic Article | Massimo Bottura’s Milk Soup Billy Zureikat | Muscular Dystrophy Association Stoked Beekeeping Co. On the Alley Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and …

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Being Enough and Validation: Kelsea - Session 3 (Part 2) 33:47

2M ago33:47

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea and Stephanie talk about why “good enough” can still be something to celebrate. Kelsea shares her struggle with giving herself praise, while Stephanie encourages her to feel proud—even without outside validation. They also explore how habits like binge eating and cannabis use have become reward…

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VZ 479: 12 Easy Vegan Meal Prep Ideas That Will Transform Your Weeknights 35:18

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Get 12 proven vegan meal prep ideas that simplify your cooking routine. Easy plant-based recipes for stress-free weeknight dinners. Try them now! You can find links to everything in the show notes.By Vickie Velasquez & Larissa Galenes

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30 Day Challenges and Tough Times: Kelsea - Session 3 (Part 1) 38:02

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Episode 201 — Staying Grounded After a Slip: Kelsea – Session 3 In this follow-up coaching session, Kelsea opens up about a tough moment with food earlier in the week — and what makes this conversation powerful is what she didn’t do: she didn’t throw in the towel. Instead, she reflected, regrouped, and got back on tra…

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HEARD (007): a Taiwanese and French bakery, granola, cookie salad, Monterverde restaurant gives back, 2 new books, cinnamon rolls 8:10

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In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment. Links and handles mentioned in this episode: papa d’amour | Chef Dominique Ansel Nana Joes Granola | Nana Joes IG Cookie Salad | Samantha Lande Newsletter Monteverde Restaurant & Pastaficio | Chef Sarah Grueneberg Deep Dish by Marc Malnati | Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria | I’m Not Trying To …

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Binge Eating and Tricky Relationships: Kelsea - Session 2 (Part 2) 38:10

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! Episode 200 — Binge Eating and Tricky Relationships: Kelsea – Session 2 (Part 2) In this milestone episode of the Slow Living Podcast, we continue our real-time coaching journey with Kelsea as she courageously opens up about her relationship with food, her family, and her own self-worth. This session dives deep into t…

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VZ 478: Unleash Big Flavor: Best Vegan BBQ Recipes for Summer 30:24

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Fire up the grill with these vegan bbq favorites—mains, sides, and sauces bursting with flavor. Perfect for summer cookouts. Find your new go-to recipe here! You can check out the show notes here.By Vickie Velasquez & Larissa Galenes

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Breaking Habits and Vision Planning with Kelsea - Session 2 (Part 1) 33:21

2M ago33:21

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea shares how building a vision board—with guidance from Stephanie—helped her set daily intentions. Placing it in her bedroom anchors her morning routine. She opens up about using cannabis as a form of self-sabotage and how she's learning to shift those patterns with more kindness. Stephanie intro…

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HEARD (006): handrolls, hot sauce, slow cooker, 50% off, and gluten-free 7:44

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Links and handles mentioned in this episode: Mr. Tuna | Jordan Rubin | KazuNori | Noriko Cutino Hot Sauce Slow Cooker Recipe Flashfood The Gluten Free Austrian | Daniela | Newsletter Food Republic Air Fryer Banana Hack Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X. Follow Kappy on Instagram and X. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com…

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Meet Kelsea. Real Coaching, Session 1 Part 2 40:24

3M ago40:24

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BUY THE SLOW LIVING BOOK HERE! In this episode, Kelsea explores what it means to break old habits and shift into a more intentional life. With Stephanie’s guidance, she’s learning to rewrite negative thoughts, use tools like journaling and binaural beats, and imagine a future self she’s proud of. From closing the kitchen at night to creating a visi…