Brad Prose is a longtime professional recipe developer, food writer, and culinary photographer—more recently, he has struck out on his own as the founder and force behind Chiles and Smoke™. His combined passion for fine dining and BBQ shines through his presentations and cooking style. Making his mark in the wide world of BBQ, Brad produces high-quality, unique recipes to challenge and expand the home cook’s comfort zone. He inspires his readers to use new techniques, ingredients, and ideas, applying them to the everyday food we know and love. Today on the podcast, Brad and I talk about Brad’s ..read more

Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I wanted to share four tools that really helped me get organized when I wrote cookbook #1: 1. A dedicated notebook. I bought a new spiral-bound notebook (that I wouldn’t be afraid to mess up!) and used it to record everything: menus, meal plans, recipes, ideas, and inspirations for everything I cooked and baked. Since I enjoyed cooking and writing it was easy for me to write down all the things. Important point>> It’s not about the price or the style of the notebook that matters, but that you get in the habit of thinking to write everythin ..read more

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today I have an interview with Spearfisherwoman and Ocean Evangelist Valentine Thomas. Valentine was born in Montreal and trained as a lawyer in Canada, then worked in finance in London. Dissatisfied with her work in law and finance, Valentine was introduced to spearfishing while on holiday in Ibiza. The ocean - which she once feared - became her greatest passion, and she made fishing and diving her life’s work. Today on the podcast, we talk about spearfishing, tips for eco-friendly seafood choices, her cookbook Good Catch: A Guide to Susta ..read more

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. This Saturday is the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby. Our family is planning a party as we do every year, so I thought I’d share recipes for the official drink of the Kentucky Derby, the Mint Julep. Things We Mention In This Episode: Kentucky Derby Museum Cookbook The Mint Julep by Colonel Joe Nickell Tasting Kentucky: Favorite Recipes from the Bluegrass State by Maggie Green How to Get Paid to Write a Cookbook Free Training   ..read more

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Lisa Ruland.  Lisa is a recovering lawyer who traded criminal court for the pastry kitchen. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Lisa worked as a pastry chef in some of New York City’s top bake shops, and then found her happy place in food writing. In 2014 Lisa lost her husband Erik in a tragic accident on Mt. Rainier. Working as a full-time food writer at the time of her husband's death, Lisa was continually struck by the many ways her loss impacted her relationship wi ..read more

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I share some thoughts on the value of documenting and sharing your recipes, including: writing original recipes saving secret recipes documenting the recipes in our heads (note: if we don’t do this, who will),  and the new life given to food, kitchens, and cooks through documentation and sharing of recipes  Things We Mention In This Episode: Learn more about Cookbooks on KDP Pilot Program - enrollment ends April 25, 2023 - receive a bonus of Recipe Week 5-Day Training all about writing recipes.  ..read more

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. If you want to learn how to self-publish your own cookbook this show is for you. Today on the podcast, I share information about my upcoming self-publishing program called Cookbooks on KDP. Cookbooks on KDP is for you if you want to learn how to turn a set of recipes into a self-published cookbook. Also, listen for a special discount code for listeners of Cookbook Love to save $100 off the cost of the program for a limited time.  Things We Mention In This Episode: Self-Publish Your Cookbook with Cookbooks on KDP   ..read more

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I have an interview with Gesine Bullock-Prado, but before we get started, I want to talk to those of you listening who have written recipes that you want to turn into a book to share with your family, friends, or customers. I know that so often we cook and cook, or we’re the keeper of the family recipes, and we want to share our recipes in a tangible way, not just with the food but also in a book. I've been doing a lot of cool things behind the scenes with Canva and Amazon Kindle Direct publishing. As a result, I see t ..read more

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. I’m excited to have an interview with Kent Rollins. Kent and his wife Shannon lead a busy life slinging hash, beating Bobby Flay on Food Network, and running their YouTube Channel, the Coyboy Kent Rollins Cooking Channel. In their newly released book Comfort Food the Cowboy Way, Kent shares over 125 recipes that are equal parts hearty and scrumptious, from their classic Southern and Western favorites to the more spice-forward Tex-Mex and Bayou dishes for backyard grilling and smoking, one-pot meals, and tips to add cowboy twists. All the re ..read more

Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today on the podcast, I want to discuss some favorite books about Irish food, cooking, and traditions. On Friday, March 17th, I cooked a traditional Irish meal as my mother always did, and it was then that I realized that her preparation of corned beef and cabbage every St. Patrick’s Day was because of her Irish heritage and how my grandmother cooked and celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. So enjoy this review of some excellent Irish cookery books. Things We Mention In This Episode: Ireland’s Green Larder by Margaret Hickey Irish Traditional Cook ..read more