Cookbook Love Podcast

In this weekly podcast, host Maggie Green celebrates cookbook readers, writers, collectors, and clubs, with interviews and conversations about cookbook writing and the role of cookbooks in our lives. Maggie's mission is to build and celebrate a community of people who would rather write, read, and buy a cookbook over any other genre of book.

Episode 324: From Ballet to Brunch: Jessie-Sierra Ross on Effortless Entertaining and Seasonal Feasts 11/21/2024

Episode 323: Developing Copycat Recipes with Erica Walker of Favorite Family Recipes 11/14/2024

Episode 322: Revising a Classic: The 35th Anniversary Edition of The Cake Bible with Rose Levy Beranbaum 11/07/2024

Episode 321: Being a Cookbook Co-Author: A Couple Cooks with Sonja Overhiser 10/31/2024

Episode 321: Being a Cookbook Co-Author: A Couple Cooks with Sonja Overhiser In today’s episode, I’m excited to have an interview with Sonja Overhiser, one of the creative minds behind the award-winning blog A Couple Cooks. Along with her husband Alex, Sonja has built a global following for their healthy, plant-based recipes and expertise in cocktails. Their work has been featured in Food & Wine and The Washington Post, and their blog receives millions of visitors each month. We dive into their journey from fast food to cooking from scratch, the growth of their blog, and the behind-the-scenes process of pitching and reconfiguring their book idea to land a publishing deal. Sonja also shares insights on their new book, A Couple Cooks, offering practical tips for aspiring cookbook writers along the way. In this episode, we discuss: The Evolution of A Couple Cooks How Sonja and Alex transitioned from a fast-food lifestyle to a mostly plant-based, from-scratch diet The inspiration behind starting their blog in 2010 Their mission to connect readers all over the world with healthy, approachable recipes Building a Brand and Getting Published The journey of turning a passion for food into an award-winning blog with millions of visitors each month How they pitched the concept of their book to publishers and reworked it to secure a deal Their experience working with major publications like Food & Wine and The Washington Post Behind the Scenes of A Couple Cooks (The Book) Sonja’s and Alex’s message for readers and what they hope to inspire The unique cooking method featured in the book: circle and square icons to help couples or friends cook together seamlessly Their rigorous recipe testing process to ensure high-quality, fail-proof recipes for every home cook Tips for Aspiring Cookbook Writers Sonja’s advice for aspiring authors seeking a book deal The importance of brand-building and developing a clear message before approaching publishers How to navigate the process of writing, pitching, and refining a cookbook concept Things We Mention In This Episode /episode/index/show/cookbooklove/id/33503667

Special Announcement: From Kitchen To Keepsake Bootcamp 10/29/2024

Episode 320: Writing a Cookbook for The King Arthur Baking Company with Staff Editor Jessica Battilana 10/24/2024

Episode 320: Writing a Cookbook for The King Arthur Baking Company with Staff Editor Jessica Battilana In today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you an interview with Jessica Battilana. Jessica is the staff editor at King Arthur Baking company and the co-author of The Big Book of Bread. Along with Martin Philip and Melanie Wanders, Jessica helped write and create their newest book that offers a comprehensive collection of over 125 bread recipes for bakers of all levels. During our conversation, Jessica shares insights into the King Arthur Baking Company, the inspiration behind The Big Book of Bread, and what it was like to collaborate on a cookbook for such a renowned brand. We also dive into some of the book’s unique features, including an index organized by time, flour type, and baking timelines for each recipe—plus, we explore the helpful King Arthur Baker’s Hotline, designed to support bakers at every step. In this episode, we discuss: About King Arthur Baking Company The history and mission of King Arthur Baking Company Why they are a trusted name in baking and cookbooks Creating The Big Book of Bread The inspiration behind the book and its focus on bread The collaborative process with co-authors Martin Philip and Melanie Wanders Key Features of the Book User-friendly design for bakers of all skill levels Indexing by time, flour type, and recipe difficulty Detailed timelines to help bakers plan their day around bread-making Baker’s Hotline & Extra Support How the King Arthur Baker’s Hotline supports bakers with expert advice Tips on how to get the most out of the hotline for troubleshooting and guidance Jessica’s Personal Insights Jessica’s favorite recipes from The Big Book of Bread Her personal tips and tricks for perfecting your bread-baking skills Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this incredible bread bible and get inspired to bake your next loaf! Things We Mention In This Episode /episode/index/show/cookbooklove/id/33406692

Episode 319: Being Cookbook Co-Authors: That Takes the Cookie with Ryan Alvarez and Adam Merrin 10/17/2024

Episode 319: Being Cookbook Co-Authors: That Takes the Cookie with Ryan Alvarez and Adam Merrin In today’s episode, I’m excited to interview Ryan Alvarez and Adam Merrin, the duo behind the popular blog Husbands That Cook. Since 2015, Ryan and Adam have been cooking together in their cozy kitchen in Eagle Rock, California, and their blog has earned numerous accolades, including being a finalist for Saveur magazine’s Best How-To Cooking Blog Award and a nominee for Taste Talks’ Best Food Blog Award. Their debut cookbook Husbands That Cook was published in 2019, and now they’re back with their latest release, That Takes The Cookie, which hit shelves on November 12, 2024. This beautifully designed book offers 85 brand-new cookie recipes for every craving and occasion—from classic favorites to inventive new twists. Whether you’re a fan of sweet, salty, chocolatey, or fruity treats, this book has something for everyone! In this episode, we discuss: The Journey Behind That Takes The Cookie How Husbands That Cook evolved from a blog to a cookbook Inspiration behind their second book, That Takes The Cookie What sets this cookie book apart from others on the market What’s Inside the Book 85 brand-new cookie recipes, covering: Sweet and salty combinations Crispy, chewy, and chocolatey options Fruity and nutty variations Creative spins on timeless classics A chapter-by-chapter breakdown of the book, highlighting their favorite recipes The Creative Process How Ryan and Adam test, write, and photograph each recipe The challenges of ensuring consistency in cookie recipes Their approach to making the book both visually appealing and easy to use Tips for Cookie Bakers Baking tips for fall-inspired cookies, perfect for the current season Ideas for customizing and experimenting with your cookie creations Their clever method for making endless vanilla extract at home Things We Mention In This Episode /episode/index/show/cookbooklove/id/33406477

Episode 318: Being a Cookbook Author: African Food as Everyday Food with Kiano Moju 10/10/2024

Episode 317: Being a Cookbook Author: All About Cal-Mex Cooking with Caitlin Prettyman 10/03/2024

Episode 316: Being a Cookbook Author: More Plants for You with Diana Goldman 09/26/2024

Episode 315: Being a Cookbook Author: Putting Your Heritage at the Center of Everything You Do with Tue Nguyen 09/19/2024

Episode 314: Being a Cookbook Author: What Makes Southern Baking Special? with New York Times Bestselling Author Anne Byrn 09/12/2024

Episode 313: Being a Cookbook Author: Self-Publishing Success with Gerry Romano and Katelin Maidment, RDN 09/05/2024

Episode 312: Flexible, Flavorful Recipes For Any Mood with Food Writer and Cookbook Author Yasmin Fahr 08/29/2024

Episode 311: Publishing a Custom Cookbook with LeAnna Smith of Weller Smith Design 08/22/2024

Episode 310: Being a Cookbook Author: Elevating Meals for Busy Families with Preppy Kitchen's John Kanell 08/15/2024

Episode 309: Being a Cookbook Author: Writing cookbooks about the Mediterranean with Ben Tish 08/08/2024

Episode 309: Being a Cookbook Author: Writing cookbooks about the Mediterranean with Ben Tish Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. But before we get started, I want to talk for a minute for those of you who have recipes that you have collected or written that you want to publish in a book. Did you know that with a few simple tools, you can easily format and publish your book in about 3 months? This is exactly what I teach in my course Cookbooks on KDP. I help food bloggers and recipe collectors learn how to format and publish their recipes in a book using Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing platform. So if you have recipes ready to publish and want to publish them in a book before Christmas, we will start our next cohort in September. Today, on the podcast, I have an interview with Ben Tish. Ben Tish is the Chef Director of Cubitt House, a hospitality group in London, England where he oversees the food offerings across a number of London’s best pubs and eateries. With an undying love of Mediterranean food and history, Ben is passionate about recreating the flavors and dishes of his travels to the Mediterranean in his own home, cookbooks, and restaurants. He is the author of five cookbooks, and today we’re here to talk about his newest book Mediterra: Recipes from the islands and shores of the Mediterranean. Enjoy this episode as Ben and I take a deep dive into the Mediterranean basin, which includes 18 distinctive countries and a discussion of some ingredients and cooking techniques you might not expect in Mediterranean cooking. Ben shares his philosophy for recipe development and ingredient procurement for his cookbooks, his writing routine when he’s actively working on a cookbook project, as well as a discussion of Ben’s unique and favorite recipes from each section of the book based on the Northern, Eastern, and Southern Shores, and Islands in the Mediterranean. Things We Mention In This Episode /episode/index/show/cookbooklove/id/32417062