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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.
Episodes
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 425: Inside America's Test Kitchen with Steph Pixley and The New Cookie
Welcome back to the Cookbook Love Podcast! Quick note before we begin: enrollment for Get Paid to Get Published closes very soon. If you dream of a publisher…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 424: Simple Holiday Boards for Every Celebration with Maegan Brown, The Baker Mama
Welcome back to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Have you ever looked at the food you make every week and thought, there's a book in here…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 423: Thriving After Breast Cancer, One Forkful at a Time with Ellyn Caruso
If your dream is a publisher's yes, with a team behind you and a publisher who pays you to write, I'd love for you to join me for my free From Kitchen to Book…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 422: How to Publish a Cookbook Without Knowing How to Do Everything
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. If you have a cookbook idea but find yourself wondering how you're ever going to write, edit…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 421: How to Start a Podcast and Stick With It, 8 Years Later
When I started this show 8 years ago, podcasting was still something people had to explain to their friends. Today it's mainstream. The global audience for…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 420: Honoring Debbie Berne: Cookbook Designer & Author of Cookbooking: A Fan's Guide
Today I welcome David Murray and Leslie Jonath. David and Leslie are here to honor the life and work of Debbie Berne, a cookbook and book designer who passed…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 419: Being a Cookbook Author & Publisher: Justin Ellen of @EverythingJustBaked
Welcome back to the Cookbook Love Podcast! This week I sit down with Justin Ellen, the baker and content creator behind Everything Just Baked, whose fun…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 418: Cookbook Publicity Secrets: What Top PR Agents Want Cookbook Authors to Know
Welcome back to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast! Today's episode pulls together the best publicity advice from top cookbook PR agents who've been…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 417: Publishers Are Waiting For You
Welcome back to another episode of Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I'm tackling a belief I encourage every one of my students to hold: publishers and agents…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 416: Are There Too Many Cookbooks?
Welcome back to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast! Today I'm talking about something I hear all the time, from people who visit my table at events…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 415: Common Obstacles That Keep Cookbook Writers Stuck
Welcome back to the Cookbook Love Podcast! Before I launched my recent masterclass about how to grow your audience for a cookbook, I sent my email list two…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 414: 5 Myths About Your Cookbook Audience
Welcome back to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast! Today we're getting into the myths I hear most often about what it actually takes to grow a…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 413: You Don't Have to Dance for a Book Deal
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today's episode is for the chef, the dietitian, the culinary professional who has a cookbook in them…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 412: Dora Ramirez James Beard Award-Winning Cookbook Author of Comida Casera
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today, I'm joined by Dora Ramirez. Dora Ramirez didn't set out to reinvent Mexican cuisine. She wanted…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 411: Recipes, Hospitality, and Hope in a Time of War with Sarah Trad
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today, I'm joined by Sarah Trad, author of A House in the Lebanese Mountains: Recipes and Stories from…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 410: About Comedy, Death, and Cookbook Writing with Gus Constantellis
What do comedy and death have to do with cookbook writing? In this episode, Maggie talks with comedian and first-generation Greek American Gus Constantellis…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 409: A Cookbook Korean Night Out with Irene Yoo
What can traditional drinking rituals teach us about writing a cookbook that celebrates culture and community? Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 408: Bobby Hicks and the Stories That Live Inside Vintage Cookbooks
What can vintage cookbooks teach us about writing a cookbook readers will treasure? Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I sit down…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 407: From Cookbook Dream to Book Deal: What It Really Costs
What does it really cost to go from dreaming about writing a cookbook to signing a book deal? Many aspiring cookbook authors assume they need a large budget…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 406: What Award-Winning Cookbooks Can Teach Us
The James Beard Awards are often called the "Oscars of the Food World," recognizing excellence in culinary arts, food writing, and cookbook publishing. In this…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 405: Six Unspoken Benefits of an Author Platform
In Episode 393, I discussed how an author platform is not just about visibility or follower count but something far more foundational. Since then, I keep…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 404: The Secret to Writing a Cookbook With a Busy Life
Most aspiring cookbook authors believe they need more time before they can start writing. But what if the real challenge isn't time at all? Today, in this…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 403: The Real Reason Some Cookbook Authors Get Book Deals
Welcome to another episode of Cookbook Love Podcast, Register for the How to Master Cookbook Design and Photography Workshop If you want to understand what…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 402: Hawaiian Family Cooking That Feels Like Home with Chef Sheldon Simeon
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today on the show I present an interview with Sheldon Simeon about his new cookbook, Ohana Style. Born…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 401: The Stories Behind Italian Cookies with Domenica Marchetti
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Before we get started, the doors are now open for Cookbook Writing Foundations for a very limited…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 400: What 400 Podcast Episodes Reveals About Writing and Publishing Cookbooks
Welcome to Episode 400 of the Cookbook Love Podcast! If you've been thinking about writing a cookbook, collecting recipes, organizing ideas, or waiting for the…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 399: Katherine Anderson and The London Plane: Preserving a Restaurant's Spirit Through a Cookbook
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I'm talking with Katherine Anderson, owner of The London Plane, a restaurant, flower shop, and…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 398: Why Your Cookbook Project Feels Like It's Not Going Anywhere
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I talk about why your cookbook can feel like it's not going anywhere, even when you're actively…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 397: The Rhythms That Help Me Think, Write, and Cook
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. In this episode, I'm sharing something personal. There's a lot of conversation right now about AI. How…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 396: Southern Roots and the Life That Shaped It with Spring Council
In this episode, I'm joined by chef, author, and vintage curator Spring Council to talk about her beautiful new book Southern Roots. Spring spent over 50 years…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 395: How Hannah Dasher Turned Visibility into the Stand By Your Pan Cookbook
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I'm excited to have an interview with Hannah Dasher. Hannah is a country music artist, creator…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 394: The Cookbook Idea You Think You Shouldn't Write (But Maybe Should)
What if your cookbook idea doesn't match your profession? In this episode, I'm talking about one of the most common and costly questions I hear from aspiring…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 393: Why Followers Alone Don't Get Cookbook Deals
Many aspiring cookbook authors believe they need a huge social media following before a publisher will take them seriously. But in traditional publishing…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 392: 25 Unexpected Benefits of Writing a Cookbook
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Most people think the outcome of writing a cookbook is the finished book, but I've seen something much…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 391: Baking and the Meaning of Life: A Conversation with Helen Goh
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I'm excited to share a conversation with Helen Goh, the author of the beautiful new cookbook…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 390: From Guesswork to Clarity: The Path to a Traditional Cookbook Deal
Many aspiring cookbook authors believe they need to finish writing their book before pitching it to publishers. It sounds logical — but it often leads to years…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 389: From Yacht Chef to Global Kitchen — Abby Cheshire's Passport to Flavor
Today I'm excited to have an interview with Abby Cheshire. Abby is a private chef, culinary educator, and content creator best known for her social media…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 388: Being a Cookbook Writer: Italy in a Glass with Susan Gravely
Hello, and welcome to another episode of the podcast. Before we dive into our interview today, I want to let you know I have a very special masterclass coming…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 387: From Restaurant Legacy to Published Cookbook: Nina Greipel and Gasthaus Cookbook
In today's episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast, Maggie sits down with former student and now published cookbook author Nina Greipel, creator of Gasthaus…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 386: From Diagnosis to Cookbook: Emily Maxon's Journey to Real Food, Every Day
In today's episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast, Maggie sits down with chef and cookbook author Emily Maxon, whose newest book Real Food, Every Day was born…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 385: Being a Cookbook Writer: Uplifting Indigenous Culture & Traditions with Pyet DeSpain
Today on the Cookbook Love Podcast, I am honored to welcome Pyet Despain, a member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribe, award-winning global private…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 384: Being a Cookbook Writer: Abstaining with the Saints with Michael Foley
In today's episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Michael P. Foley, Catholic theologian, professor, and author of Abstaining with the Saints…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 383: Being a Cookbook Writer: Ins and Outs for 2026
Welcome to another episode of the podcast. Today, I have a fun episode called the Ins and Outs for 2026. This episode was inspired by the Ins and Outs list I…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 382: Eating to Thrive During Menopause with Jenn Huber, RD, ND
Hello and Happy New Year to everyone! Welcome to 2026 and to a new year of podcast episodes. Today, we kick off the new year with a brand new episode with…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 381: Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All
Hello and Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, Season's Greetings to all! Today I share a message of peace and our shared love of cookbooks. For this special…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 380: Sustainable Living and Savoring the Seasons with Gesine Bullock-Prado
Today, I'm delighted to welcome Gesine Bullock-Prado to the podcast. Gesine is a pastry chef, cookbook author, and television personality whose work is rooted…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 379: Cookbook Design, Art Direction & Homemade Pie with Laura Klynstra
Today, I am excited to have an interview with Laura Klynstra. Laura Klynstra is a senior art director for Revell Books and a freelance graphic designer and…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 378: Athens: Food, Stories, Love, and Cookbooks with Diane Kochilas
Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Diane Kochilas. Diane is a New York Times Bestselling Author and host of five seasons of the acclaimed PBS show My Greek…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 377: Recipes, Resilience, and Creating In Good Health with Rachel Riggs
Today on the podcast, I'm joined by Rachel Riggs, author of In Good Health. As a former specialty food shop owner, Rachel's life dramatically changed due to…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 376: Running the Race of Writing a Book with Running Coach & Author Michele Pettinger
Today on the show, I'm joined by Michele Pettinger, a certified running coach, fitness nutrition specialist, and functional nutrition counselor. As the owner…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 375: A Conversation with Mother–Son Authors Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji of Heartland Masala
In today's episode, I'm pleased to welcome mother–son cookbook author team Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji, authors of Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 374: From Recipes to Revenue: How Writing Fuels our Life and Business
What begins as a handwritten recipe or a note in the margins of a cookbook can become the seed of something much bigger. In today's episode, we explores what…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 373: Navigate the Cookbook Publishing Industry
Hi everybody, and welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Last week, we talked about the traditional publishing team and the real benefits of…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 372: The Power of a Traditional Publishing Team
✨ Before we get started, an exciting announcement! ✨ Are you a food, nutrition, or culinary professional dreaming of publishing a cookbook? Right now we are in…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 371: Food Preservation and the Modern Pioneer Pantry with Mary Bryant Schrader
✨ Before we get started, an exciting announcement! ✨ If you're a food, nutrition, or culinary professional dreaming of publishing a cookbook with a traditional…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 370: Sharing Lebanese Baking with Maureen Abood
✨Before we get started, an exciting announcement ✨ If you're a food, nutrition, or culinary pro and you dream of being published by a traditional publisher, I…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 369: The Value of an Email List to a Cookbook Author
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I'm excited to talk to you about one key tool in the life of most cookbook authors, and that's…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 368: True North Cabin Cookbook with Stephanie Hansen
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today I'm excited to have an interview with Stephanie Hansen. Stephanie is the host of the…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 367: Overcoming Self-Doubt as a Cookbook Author
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. I just finished enrolling new students into Cookbooks on KDP and wanted to share something with you…
Cookbook Love PodcastEpisode 366: The Secret Ingredient Behind the Best Cookbooks
Welcome to another episode of the Cookbook Love Podcast. Today on the Cookbook Love Podcast, I'm sharing what I call the hidden beginning of publishing. Over…