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Ben McKean is the founder of Hungryroot, an online grocery retailer that has changed the way millions of Americans cook dinner (and lunch, and breakfast) and taught them to love plant-based cookie dough. On this episode, Ben shares his journey to launching Hungryroot, and we dig into how the modern grocery store is quite broken. We also talk about what it’s like running his company nearly a decade in. Interested? Use promo code TASTE30 for 30% off the first box. MORE FROM BEN MCKEAN:How I Turned My Hobby Into a Career [Medium]Hungryroot Review: Is This Popular Meal Kit Service Worth the Hype? [Real Simple]Hungryroot: Our Honest Review [CNet]

Montreal-born, Toronto-based artist and producer Debby Friday came up in the rave and club scene, and was a DJ before deciding she wanted to make music of her own. In five short years, Debby Friday has released two self-produced EP's, and co-produced her 2023 full length debut Good Luck, which is shortlisted for the Polaris Prize. Just a few weeks away from the award ceremony, host Carmel Holt sits down with Debby to discuss her journey thus far, and the new album.

Chandra Ram is the associate editorial director at Food & Wine and coauthor of cookbooks like Korean BBQ and The Complete Indian Instant Pot Cookbook. On this episode, Chandra takes us into the test kitchen at Food & Wine, and we hear about some of the cool stories she’s been working on. We also talk about how postwar and post-pandemic times share similarities in the way the events have changed the way we cook forever. It’s really great catching up with Chandra. MORE FROM CHANDRA RAM:It’s Time to Start Pickling at Home [F&W]After 8 Years of Marriage, I’m Teaching My Husband How to Cook [F52]Decoding Carmy’s Cookbook Shelves on ‘The Bear’ [F&W]

"I'm gonna be famous. I'm gonna sell out Madison Square."

Nate, Dave, and Demone dissect The Alkoholics 21 & Over LP with guest Tash

Susan Spungen is an author, a food stylist, and a real food media legend. She was the founding food editor at Martha Stewart Living, and she has worked in television and film, including teaching Meryl Streep how to flip an omelet. On this episode, we learn about food in 1980s New York, about Susan’s job interview process with Martha, and about her famous sister. We also talk about her wonderful new book, Veg Forward, and why tomatoes will always be our favorite vegetable. Or is it a fruit? MORE FROM SUSAN SPUNGEN:Food Stylist Susan Spungen Releases New Cookbook [Forbes] Tomato, Pickled Melon and Burrata Salad [Bon Appetit]Grilled Cheese with Apples and Apple Butter [NYT] FOLLOW, FOLLOW, FOLLOW:instagram.com/susanspungeninstagram.com/mattrodbardinstagram.com/taste