Taste Buds With Deb
by Jewish Journal
Hosted by Debra Eckerling, Taste Buds with Deb features bite-sized conversations about food, cooking, and community. Guests range from chefs and foodies to leaders, innovators, and authors. Jam-packed with anecdotes, recipes, and tips, Taste Buds with Deb is pure comfort food. Distributed by the Jewish Journal Network.
Episodes
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Purim and Sweet & Savory Hamentaschen with Pam Stein
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Pam Stein, founder of In Pam's Kitchen. Stein loves to experiment with flavors and textures. And there's no better time for it than creating fun hamentaschen for Purim. "The traditional filling for hamantaschen is the poppy...
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Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month, "A Different Spirit" & Papaya Boats with Elaine Hall
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Elaine Hall, founder of The Miracle Project and contributor to "A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful B'nai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities." The Miracle Project is a fully inclusive theatre, film and social program...
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Valentine's Day, Cake Love & Chocolate Ganache with Michelle Heston
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Michelle Weissman Heston of Heston Cakes. A cake artist with a passion for designing, building, and presenting showstopping desserts, Heston says, "Ultimately, all cake … in my mind should be chocolate." From hyper-realistic...
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Oy Bar & Jeff's Table, LA Food Culture & Deli Dills with Chef Jeff Strauss
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Chef Jeff Strauss, the creative force behind Oy Bar and Jeff's Table, about his journey from Hollywood comedy writer to LA food innovator. "I have cooked with joy and passion and love for most of my life," he says. For more...
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"Your Last First Date," Matchmaking and Jewmaican Beef Patties with Jaydi Samuels Kuba
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with matchmaker, dating coach, and TV writer Jaydi Samuels Kuba, author of "Your Last First Date: Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker." Food, dating, and Jewish tradition are all connected. They compliment each other. There's a...
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Going Dry, Sober Curiosity & Non-Alcoholic Margaritas with Hilary Sheinbaum
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Hilary Sheinbaum, a journalist and the founder of GoingDry.co, a non-alcoholic (N.A.) events and menu curation company. She is also the author of "Going Dry: A Workbook: A Practical Guide to Drinking Less and Living More"…
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BagelUp, BagelFest & New York Bagels with Sam Silverman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with bagel-tarian Sam Silverman, founder and CEO of BagelUp and the creator of New York BagelFest. "From the earliest memories that I have, bagels were always a part of our life, a part of our household," Silverman, who grew up…
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Jewish Joy, Kids Entertainment & Pickle Latkes with Monty Pickle & Halle Stanford
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Halle Stanford, executive producer and co-creator of "The Monty Pickle Show" and Monty Pickle himself. A kosher dill with a lot of personality, Monty Pickle is the first-ever series aimed at introducing kids to the Jewish...
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Duff's Deli, Holiday Baking & Russian Tea Cakes with Duff Goldman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with celebrity chef, cookbook author, and TV personality Duff Goldman, Charm City Cakes, in honor of baking season! "There's so much more baking that happens than other times of the year," he says. "It's our time to shine!" He…
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The Passionistas Project, the Jewish-Italian Connection & Pizza Dolce with Amy & Nancy Harrington
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington, cofounders of The Passionistas Project, a global community of women. "It's all about elevating women who don't often get the support and attention that they need," Amy explains. It's also...
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NYBD & Bakery, It's a Sweet World & Italian Rainbow Cookies with Lenny & Adaeze Rosenberg
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri Rosenberg, owners of New York Bagel Deli and Bakery - aka NYBD and Bakery. The husband-and-wife team also own Bea's Bakery in the Valley, as well as star in "It's a Sweet World" on JLTV...
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Manny's Deli, Old-School Food & Noodle Kugel with Dan Raskin
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Dan Raskin, the fourth-generation owner of Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen. The legendary Chicago institution, started by his grandfather and great uncle, has been serving classic deli fare since 1942. "[When the deli first...
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"Everything is Soup," Stirring the Pot & Stu's Stew with Melanie Lutz
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Melanie Lutz, author of "Everything is Soup: Sicilian Wisdom, Nourishment and Recipes for a Delicious Life." In the book, Lutz combines her Sicilian and Jewish roots, along with her love of storytelling. "Soup is life,"…
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"Sesame," Seeds & Miso Peach Crumble with Rachel Simons
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Rachel Simons, author of "Sesame: Global Recipes + Stories of an Ancient Seed," co-founder of Seed+Mill, based in New York City's iconic Chelsea Market. The book - and the conversation - talk about the seed's metaphor and...
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Good Karma, Chocolate & Ceremonial Cacao Drink Recipe with Matthew Jonas & David Foerstner
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Matthew Jonas and David Foerstner, co-founders of Good Karma Chocolate. Good Karma offers small batch bean-to-bar chocolate, drinking cacao, cacao blend-ins, and plenty of positive vibes. "Dave and I share a passion for all...
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Genna Rosenberg: Being a Changemaker, the Toy-Cooking Connection & Matzo Brei
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Genna Rosenberg, founder of GennComm and a major foodie! A 30-year toy, licensing and entertainment industry executive, she focuses on the intersection of social impact, consumer products, and business strategy "When I was a...
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Everything Delish, Authenticity & Brisket with Jamie Milne
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jamie Milne, founder of Everything Delish. When Milne launched 12 years ago, she had no idea she would become a viral food sensation! Her Instagram has 820,000 followers, Pinterest has 255,00+ and TikTok has 2.5 million. You...
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The Whiskey Bible, Spirits & Penicillin Drink Recipe with Noah Rothbaum
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Noah Rothbaum, author of "The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World's Greatest Spirit," among others. In the book - and in the interview - Rothbaum shares everything you ever wanted to know about whiskey, and more,...
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The Bagel Who Wanted Everything, Food Cartoons & the Comfort Zone with Alan Silberberg
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Alan Silberberg, an award-winning author, cartoonist and children's TV creator, whose latest book is "The Bagel Who Wanted Everything." This funny, heart-warming story of a plain bagel's quest to see what else is out there…
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Puerto Rican Jewish Heritage & Mofongo and Matzo Ball Soup with Trisha Pérez Kennealy
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Trisha Pérez Kennealy, owner and culinary educator of the Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, MA. A proud Puerto Rican Jewish woman, Kennealy lived in Puerto Rico until she was 12, at which time her family moved to...
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BakeBot, AI Recipes & Cupcakes with Apple Buttercream with Babette Pepaj
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Babette Pepaj, founder of BakeSpace.com and BakeBot.ai. The free AI-powered cooking assistant generates recipes, digitizes family favorites and suggests ingredient swaps. "It helps you do everything from thinking about what...
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Cold Canning, Cooking with Bruce & Mark, and Blackberry Conserve with Bruce Weinstein
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Bruce Weinstein, food writer and author of 40 books, 38 of which are cookbooks. His latest, written with husband and frequent collaborator Mark Scarbrough, is "Cold Canning: The Easy Way to Preserve the Seasons Without Hot...
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"With a Needle & Thread," Jewish Cuban Culture & Guava and Cheese Pastry with Jennifer Stempel
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jennifer Stempel, recipe developer, cooking instructor, and author of "With a Needle and Thread: A Jewish Folktale from Cuba," a children's book that will be out in October. A classically trained storyteller and writer,...
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Deli Nostalgia, Culture & Knish with Jeremy Kneller Hernandez
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jeremy Kneller Hernandez, owner of Kneller's Delicatessen & Appetizing in Tucson, Arizona. "[A good deli] is like a barbershop with food; everyone knows each other by name and it's just cozy," Hernandez says. "When I have...
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Fitness Foodie STL, Group Exercise & Gooey Butter Cake with Natalie Kalmar
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Natalie Kalmar, the creator behind FitnessFoodieSTL, a resource that empowers women and families to live well without the pressure of perfection. " There are so many ways that you can move your body, whether it's dance...
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Single Dad Cooking, ADHD & Easy Crockpot Chicken with Peter Shankman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Peter Shankman, entrepreneur, speaker, best-selling author, and founder of Source of Sources. A Jewish single dad, Shankman became an amateur chef, because he loves cooking with his 12-year-old daughter. "I used to think...
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Snacking Dinners, Whimsy and Hummus with Georgia Freedman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Georgia Freedman, author of "Snacking Dinners: 50+ Recipes for Low-Lift, High-Reward Dinners That Delight." "We put a lot of pressure on dinner," Freedman explains. You need a protein, a starch, and at least one kind of...
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Jewish Joy Con, Easy Gourmet & Lamb Koftas with Jean Meltzer
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jewish romance author Jean Meltzer, founder of Jewish Joy Inc, which includes the Jewish Joy Book Club and the Jewish Joy Box. Last week, Meltzer announced the inaugural Jewish Joy Con. The three-day cultural convention, set...
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Performance, Healthier Eating & Mexican Fire-Roasted Shakshuka with Chef Aaron Clayton
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with performance chef Aaron Clayton. Performance chefs are those who prepare nutritionally focused meals for athletes. "We're there to make sure that they're able to perform on the field, the court, wherever it may be," Clayton...
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Kosher Barbecue, Crack Dogs and Brisket with Warren Rockmacher
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Warren Rockmacher, known as the godfather of kosher barbecue. Rockmacher discovered competitive barbecue in 2013. He competes with his kosher barbecue team around the country and has started competitions of his own…
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Bagels, Banter & Banana Bread with Jessica Fishenfeld
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling chats with Jessica Fishenfeld, actor, singer, and host of "Bagels and Banter." "I wanted my own show where I can talk to people and talk about bagels," says Fishenfeld. "And this [is the] organic creation that came about." After moving...
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Spago, Legacy and Short Ribs with Byron Lazaroff Puck
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Byron Lazaroff Puck, president of the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group. This legacy chef, the second son of chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck and designer Barbara Lazaroff, grew up in a flurry of cooking, art and…
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OneTable, Shabbat & Gazpacho On-The-Go with Amy Bebchick
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Amy Bebchick, Chief Program Officer of OneTable aka the AirBNB of Shabbat. OneTable is an online platform that connects hosts with guests - and vice versa - and also offers Shabbat support and resources. OneTable, aimed at...
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Respect the Chain, Restaurants & Ratatouille with Sam E. Goldberg
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Sam E. Goldberg, creator and host of "Respect the Chain," a pop culture travel food show that dives into the stories behind the most iconic restaurant chains. "Whether it's Moe's versus Chipotle, ketchup versus mustard,...
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Music, Emotion and Gluten-Free Cinnamon Challah with Happie Hoffman
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with musician Happie Hoffman, a former non-cook who discovered the joy of cooking during the pandemic "I understood that if I wanted to have a proper Shabbat meal, I had to learn how to make it for myself," Hoffman says. "A lot…
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Yeastie Boys, Bagel Love & What Makes a Good Bagel with Evan Fox
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Evan Fox, founder and owner of Yeastie Boys Bagels. With eight locations around Los Angeles, the vibrant food truck is full of delicious New-York style LA bagels. Their creative combinations have fun names - mainly pop…
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Culinary Creativity, Kosher Sushi & Miso Mish Mash Soup with Chef Marisa Baggett
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with kosher sushi chef Marisa Baggett, who blends tradition, identity and intention in her culinary work. "My sushi journey and my Jewish journeys are actually very much entwined," Baggett explains. "When I was going through…
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Glace & Glace Candy, Nostalgia & Apple Crumble with Sasha Zabar
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Sasha Zabar, founder of Glace and Glace Candy in New York. While many kids dream of opening an ice cream shop or candy store, it's something Zabar actually did! The two stores are connected in the middle, so customers and...
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"Not That Jewish," Chopped Liver & Laughter with Monica Piper
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Emmy award-winning and Golden Globe-winning comedy writer, actor, and comedian Monica Piper. After a smash-hit run off-Broadway, her one-woman show, "Not That Jewish," returned to The Braid in Santa Monica for the show's 10...
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Saturday Sauce, Deli Food & Tunisian Tuna Toast with Amy Dell
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Amy Dell, founder of Sababa Foods, which produces authentic Middle Eastern foods with a modern-day flair. Dell's first product, Saturday Sauce, is her take on matbucha. It is a slightly spicy tomato-based sauce, like the…
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NOOISH, Matzo Ball Soup & Latkes with Sarah Nathan
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Sarah Nathan, founder of NOOISH, a modern Jewish comfort food brand. Nathan has always been a huge fan of soup. Matzo ball soup in particular is well-known and beloved, so it's no wonder instant matzo ball soup is NOOISH's...
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Hannah's Kitchen, Uncomplicating Cooking & Strawberry Ice Cream with Hannah Sattler
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Hannah Sattler, owner of Hannah's Kitchen, a Jewish-focused catering business and cafe in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Sattler prides herself on nourishing the soul, preserving tradition and creating meaningful connections through...
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Accidental Talmudist, "When Do We Eat?" & Sal-Mon with Salvador Litvak
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with filmmaker, Accidental Talmudist and longtime "Jewish Journal" contributor Salvador Litvak. Litvak's Passover classic, "When Do We Eat?" stars Max Greenfield, Ben Feldman, Shiri Appleby, Lesley Ann Warren, Michael Lerner, and...
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"Gursha," Ethiopian Jewish Food & Ethiopian Matzah with Chef Beejhy Barhany
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Beejhy Barhany, the founding owner and executive chef of Tsion Cafe, an Ethiopian and Israeli restaurant in New York. "Ethiopian Jewish food is just a little bit of everything," Barhany explains. "It's an array of an…
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Bad Boy Hot Sauce, Gratitude, and Pasta with Sean Kanan
On the 100th episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Sean Kanan, author, actor, Emmy-award winning producer, and founder of Bad Boy Hot Sauce. Kanan, who has portrayed Deacon Sharpe on CBS's "The Bold and the Beautiful" since 2000, got his Hollywood break playing bad-boy...
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Self-Care, A Three-Second Solution & Tahini & Date Bliss Balls with Remi Haik
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with nutrition coach and naturopath Remi Haik. Haik grew up in Israel, where the kitchen was the most loving room in the house. "It's a sort of love language to feed our loved ones," she says. "We share this experience, [and] we...
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Aliza J. Sokolow: Spring Produce, "This is What I Eat" & Fail-Proof Vegetable Puree
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Aliza J. Sokolow, author of "This is What I Eat: Fun Activities for Mindful Eating." Sokolow, who is a private chef, food stylist and photographer, loves the change of seasons … and the fruits and vegetables that go with it....
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"The Writer," Food Legacy and Whitefish Salad with the Berkowitz Brothers
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Ben and Max Berkowitz aka the Berkowitz Brothers. The award-winning producing and writing duo (NotABillionaire.com) co-wrote the graphic novel, "The Writer," along with Josh Gad. "The Writer," illustrated by Marvel and DC...
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The Kosher Baker, Correcting Baking Mistakes & Babka Bites with Chef Paula Shoyer
Known as "the kosher baker," Paula Shoyer started baking at the age of five with her Easy Bake oven. At the time, she had no idea it was even possible to make baking her career. A former lawyer, Shoyer's decision to go to cooking school in Paris for fun evolved into an amazing career. "I took all...
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Mad Scientist Cooking, Family Food Cultures & Latkes with Joshua Silverstein
On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Joshua Silverstein, an award-winning actor, comic, writer, allergy-culture advocate and food lover. Silverstein's creativity clearly lends itself well to the kitchen, especially since he needs to work around his many...
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Hosted by Debra Eckerling, Taste Buds with Deb features bite-sized conversations about food, cooking, and community. Guests range from chefs and foodies to leaders, innovators, and authors. Jam-packed with anecdotes, recipes, and tips, Taste Buds with Deb is pure comfort food. Distributed by the Jewish Journal Network.
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