EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 47 MIN
Holiday Gifts for Food Lovers with Ariel Kanter
from Not From Concentrate · host Catherine Smart
On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews gift guide creator and food lover Ariel Kanter. Ariel shares how her Substack “Rel’s Recs” got started, and how it evolved into a platform for sharing thoughtful gift recommendations and gift guides, particularly in the realm of food. The discussion also goes into the challenges of navigating overwhelming gift guides, tips for budget-friendly gifting, and recommendations for kitchen gear that can be swapped to practice sustainability in the kitchen. Ariel also shares insight into her research process for crafting gift guides, which includes supporting small businesses and creators.Click Here to sign up for the Not From Concentrate newsletterConnect with Catherine:Podcast websiteWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Catherine on InstagramThe Not From Concentrate Podcast InstagramCatherine's TiktokThe Not from Concentrate TiktokConnect with Ariel:Rel’s Recs124 food gifts for food people31 ideas to reduce plastic, single-use items, and food waste in your kitchenNot From Concentrate team:Catherine Smart, Host/Executive ProducerKevin O’Connell, Audio and Video ProductionAllie Miller, Associate Producer
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On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews gift guide creator and food lover Ariel Kanter. Ariel shares how her Substack “Rel’s Recs” got started, and how it evolved into a platform for sharing thoughtful gift recommendations and gift guides, particularly in the realm of food. The discussion also goes into the challenges of navigating overwhelming gift guides, tips for budget-friendly gifting, and recommendations for kitchen gear that can be swapped to practice sustainability in the kitchen. Ariel also shares insight into her research process for crafting gift guides, which includes supporting small businesses and creators. Click Here to sign up for the Not From Concentrate newsletter Connect with Catherine: Podcast website Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Catherine on Instagram The Not From Concentrate Podcast Instagram Catherine's Tiktok The Not from Concentrate Tiktok Connect with Ariel: Rel’s Recs 124 food gifts for food people 31 ideas to reduce plastic, single-use items, and food waste in your kitchen Not From Concentrate team: Catherine Smart, Host/Executive Producer Kevin O’Connell, Audio and Video Production Allie Miller, Associate Producer
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