Recent Episodes
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Dinner solved with two one-pot chicken dishes! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Apr 10, 2025 – 12:34 -
Spring farmers’ market must-haves! Our 8 favorite recipes for seasonal home cooking
Apr 8, 2025 – 33:55 -
Easy Pudding Desserts + A Genius Brownie Tip! Your Home Cooking Questions Answered
Apr 3, 2025 – 13:10 -
Bold Flavors Made Simple – Ethiopian Cooking with Chef Beejhy Barhany
Apr 1, 2025 – 27:30 -
Two quick snacks and how to turn a package of ground chicken into a 30 minute meal! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Mar 27, 2025 – 12:10 -
Hosting this spring? Four vibrant menus for cooking at home with ease
Mar 25, 2025 – 36:23 -
Cookbook club highlights, and two ways to use up that bunch of kale! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Mar 20, 2025 – 16:47 -
What snacks do you crave? New ideas for your afternoon bite
Mar 18, 2025 – 30:32 -
How to make nutty clusters of granola and a foolproof recipe for crinkle-top brownies! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Mar 13, 2025 – 12:51 -
What’s in our pantry? Our top 10 essentials for quick, tasty, and easy home cooking
Mar 11, 2025 – 30:20 -
Two hot-takes on dinner: a spicy glazed salmon and a meal starring twice-baked potatoes! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Mar 6, 2025 – 12:33 -
Get your greens! Cooking vibrant recipes for spinach, kale, collards, and more
Mar 4, 2025 – 29:53 -
Bonding over great soup with 2 easy recipes! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Feb 27, 2025 – 13:17 -
What’s for lunch? Make-ahead lunches for on-the-go or at home (Re-release)
Feb 25, 2025 – 27:57 -
A slow cooker stew inspired by a classic dip, and a savory cornbread passed down for generations! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Feb 20, 2025 – 12:49 -
Hot potato! Our top 8 recipes for cooking up spuds at home
Feb 18, 2025 – 28:41 -
A satisfying meatless meal starring cabbage, and how do you get dinner on the table when you need it most? Our best home cooking bites of the week!
Feb 13, 2025 – 14:12 -
Fruit desserts that shine year round – Our top 6 sweet treats!
Feb 11, 2025 – 27:42 -
Pillowy potato dumplings and a 30-minute coconut miso curry! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Feb 6, 2025 – 13:17 -
Cooking 30-minute indulgent meals at home with effortless, decadent recipes!
Feb 4, 2025 – 31:22 -
A savory shallot pasta dish and an unexpected way to make sweet potatoes! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Jan 30, 2025 – 12:42 -
Cooking low and slow – Braising recipes to melt into...
Jan 28, 2025 – 31:58 -
A richly spiced stew and the secret to the best buttery, garlicky pasta dish! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Jan 23, 2025 – 12:26 -
Cooking for community – How do you feed people when they need it most?
Jan 21, 2025 – 30:40 -
A 15-minute meal and dinner-made-easy with leftover salsa! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Jan 16, 2025 – 14:14 -
Chickpeas! Cooking up easy meatless meals with a humble pantry staple, with Sarah Bond of "Live Eat Learn"
Jan 14, 2025 – 28:47 -
Two winter salads that will help with meal prep! Our best bites of the week
Jan 9, 2025 – 15:19 -
Can you find comfort in one pot? Cooking easy, cozy recipes at home (Rerelease!)
Jan 7, 2025 – 30:40 -
Weeknight meatless meals! A quick one-pan dish and a hearty soup! Our best bites of the week (Re-release)
Jan 2, 2025 – 12:03 -
The best of broccoli! From sheet pan meals to salads, our top 8 recipes for cooking broccoli at home
Dec 31, 2024 – 28:22 -
A simple veggie soup, a stunning fruit tart, and an unexpected toast topping... Our top 6 best bites of 2024!
Dec 26, 2024 – 17:47 -
Chocolate chip cookies! Decoding and baking the perfect cookie at home (Rerelease)
Dec 24, 2024 – 30:17 -
A warming winter minestrone and a quick weeknight Midwestern "snappy pizza”! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Dec 19, 2024 – 13:11 -
It’s time to celebrate! Our favorite recipes for holiday home cooking
Dec 17, 2024 – 31:36 -
An easy no-knead sourdough that even a kid can bake! Bread baking at home with Adrian Hale
Dec 12, 2024 – 16:15 -
Is breakfast for dinner the ultimate comfort food? 10 recipes for cooking up our favorite meal at home
Dec 10, 2024 – 28:53 -
A citrusy one-bowl cake and other easy holiday desserts! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Dec 5, 2024 – 13:26 -
Cookie season is here! Baking tips for the best holiday cookies with Zoë François
Dec 3, 2024 – 31:33 -
A Mediterranean sheet pan meal and our favorite plant-based comfort food! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Nov 28, 2024 – 14:46 -
Cookbooks that made us better home cooks! Our top 10 favorites
Nov 26, 2024 – 29:48 -
Two weekday comfort foods! A healthy viral soup and a nutty, chocolatey cookie, our best home cooking bites of the week
Nov 21, 2024 – 12:34 -
What appetizers do you serve at a party? Cooking our favorite holiday hors d'oeuvres at home
Nov 19, 2024 – 31:00 -
Two seasonal make-ahead salads to look forward to! Our best home cooking bites of the week
Nov 14, 2024 – 11:04 -
5 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes! Our top foolproof recipes for every home cook
Nov 12, 2024 – 35:57 -
Can mushrooms turn your week around? Our best home cooking bites of the week
Nov 7, 2024 – 14:28 -
Plant forward home cooking, with Justine Doiron of Justine Snacks
Nov 5, 2024 – 27:46 -
A 10-minute breakfast and the best cabbage for stuffing! Our best bites of the week
Oct 31, 2024 – 13:28 -
Can you find comfort in one pot? Cooking easy, cozy recipes at home
Oct 29, 2024 – 30:40 -
More weeknight meatless meals – A pantry pasta and a vegetable main! Our best bites of the week
Oct 24, 2024 – 11:27 -
Soup season! Our top 8 recipes for cooking up comforting soups at home
Oct 22, 2024 – 27:39
Recent Reviews
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Lorrie in TennesseeWonderfully informative podcast!This podcast has become one of my favorites. The hosts have a great rapport and know how to keep their episodes concise, engaging, and informative.
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kari LAIt’s a pleasure! 😍Hi and welcome! Yes, this is Kari, co-host of Food Friends along with Sonya Sanford, my friend for over 15 years! I want you to know how much I enjoy making this show each week, and how much it genuinely inspires me to keep cooking up delicious meals for family and friends in my home kitchen. Sonya and I truly enjoy coming up with seasonal and exciting content, interviewing other home cooks, and sharing our “best bites” each week. I always learn something new with each episode, and it inspires me to keep on making delicious meals for myself and those I care about. We’re here to inspire home cooks, and we’re so glad you’re here!🥦🌶🥑🫑🌽
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claire2855Food friendsLove this podcast! Just FYI- the Charlie Bird farro salad calls for 1 cup *apple cider,* not apple cider *vinegar.* I made this mistake the first time I made it and was turned off by the high acidity. The plain cider is lovely!
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First you make a RouxFood Friends are delightfulI’m a relatively new listener, and have enjoyed this conversational style podcast with two talented cooks immensely. I get great ideas to broaden my cooking repertoire every time. I’ll be happily listening my way through the back episodes.
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logandlbhaysWhat a joy.This is my new favorite podcast. Listening to two friends talk so knowledgeably and lovingly about food is wonderful. All I want to do is text my friends every Sunday and ask them what the best bite of their week was…and I have so many great new recipes to add to my repertoire.
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DesignYourFutureIf you need cooking inspiration, start here!This is quickly become one of my favorite podcasts! both hosts are very inspirational, and in every bite size episode, I always come away with a great idea for dinner that night. All of their guests have been fantastically selected as well! I especially love the “Justine snack” episode and her plant forward dishes. Their ingredients and techniques are accessible for a home cook, they always put a fun little twist on each dish!
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PhotoEduLook and feel good in the kitchenAny recipe I tried from this show became a family favorite, and earned me some instant hubby-brownie-points. Same goes for some brilliant grocery items recommendations. The warm, fun conversations between Kari and Sonya feel like sitting down with friends, swapping recipes tips. It makes cooking feel as inviting. If you're looking for a podcast that will make you look good in the kitchen and put a smile on your face, look no further than "Food Friends."
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Neb688Broccoli show started strongI tried this show and found the information interesting. Second recipe was vegan, which isn’t my thing but veggies are good, right? Then it went into a recipe that had a bunch of ingredients not available in the rural Midwest. We’re lucky to have fresh broccoli in the winter. Broccolini isn’t available… and the exotic spice blend? Not locally available. I might try some other episodes of this show, but this seems like it is made for someone else.
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rose.joshuaGreat show! Fun, practical, excellent recipesI started listening a couple of months ago because I was looking for new ideas and recipes for my family. The show is great because they have great taste in the recipes they share, they really know food, and they give practical kitchen advice for meals that are delicious and quick to make. I’ve never been a food podcast guy, but this is now part of my weekly podcast list. Thank you for the show!
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GMS000000TerribleTheir voices are terrible. They don’t get to the point. I guess this is just not for me. I hate these people.
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😄😃😀😃😄😀😃Vocal fry 🔪The first episode I heard was about broccoli. It was hard for me to listen because of the vocal fry. I did find the recipes at they mentioned to be a bit boring and not food at all types of people would like to eat . Like the tofu harrisa i mean its tofu with harrisa…. I think when I’m listening to the future, I wanna hear about food. That is interesting. This is tofu with a sauce thats brought .
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Jules0414Love this show!This is one of my favorite podcasts. Such practical and tasty advice for things to cook and eat. Thank you both!
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I love these ladiesI’m a food friend too!💋This is my favorite podcast. These ladies are good friends and they make me feel like I’m part of their little exclusive group. I listen to the episodes over and over!!
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lts 1957Awesome PodcastLove the two hosts and their creativity. Such a great change of pace podcast. I so enjoy learning the tips and hearing their recipes. The hosts have such a great friendship and you and feel it.
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Come download it 🔥 🔥 🔥 💅Love the idea 💡I love cooking 🧑🍳 🍔🍟🍗🍖
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alysoncohenThankful for this podcastHappy Thanksgiving ladies!
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Lia C SA delightI recently discovered this podcast and it is such a delight! Listening to these two really motivates me to be more creative in the kitchen :)
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cclbtcCooking inspirationLove the dynamics between these two and I love the unique ideas each of the hosts come discuss! 10/10
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Park7781Love 💕Not only do you give great recipe ideas, your voices are so pleasant to listen to. Thank you for your podcast.
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Frida890The best food podcast!Made the gnocchi and Brussels sprout recipe after hearing about it on the best bites episode and it was delicious! Kari and Sonya are so knowledgeable on so many different types of cuisines and methods of cooking. They give great advice on how to modify recipes to fit what you have in your kitchen. This is my go-to podcast when I’m looking for new cooking ideas!
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Alex!83Listening makes me HUNGRYWarning ! Only listen if you want your mouth to water ! lol. For real though I find myself wanting everything these hosts talk about. Their love of food and sharing that love through the dishes they make is clear. Recipe ideas are simple and straightforward while still being exciting and flavorful. Keep em coming !!
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MoseymooooFriends in your pocketSonya & Kari are the best. I listen on Sundays while I’m meal prepping for the week and it’s like they’re in the kitchen with me. I half expect them to comment on what i’m making. They each have their own unique perspectives and it’s so fun to listen to them discuss even the smallest details. The episodes are about stuff that is interesting but also practical. Their conversation always has a solid flow and an easy going vibe. My go-to listen for when i’m in a zen cooking mode or want to explore something new.
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HeartandsullLOVE LOVE LOVEListening to Sonya and Kari is like listening to a conversation between old friends- because that’s exactly what it is! Their story is so sweet and I enjoy the wide variety of topics they’ve gone into. From their lives as personal chefs, to how to navigate a farmers market, seasonal inspiration, and interesting guests- they have it all for the home cook. I especially like the “best bites” episodes because they’re bite sized and often inspires me to try something I wouldn’t have thought of! For example, Sonya raved about a zucchini scarpaccia and I turned around and made it the day after listening to the episode! I love these ladies!
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MargypantherSo knowledgeableI love listening to them! They just have this wealth of food knowledge.
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evdabev16Easy meals for a non-chef!My wife does most of the cooking, but I desire to carry my weight and give her a break! It can be daunting to learn and improve, but listening to this podcast has helped me feel much more confident about tackling dinner time with confidence and being a more helpful spouse. They are easy to listen to and have such great ideas!
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mojokitchenInspiration in the kitchen!LOVE this podcast! I listen each week bc these ladies inspire me to try new recipes in the kitchen, plus there are always helpful tips too. The friendship between Sonya and Kari is so sweet, and I just love the way they describe what the are cooking and the different ways to make it delicious. The quick episodes are my fave bc it’s a boost of joy in my day.
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keeley mancaCan’t Help But Be InspiredAbsolutely LOVE Food Friends! Each episode is such a gem and I always walk away feeling inspired and excited to be in my kitchen creating something new. You can tell they are both highly skilled and creative in the kitchen, but they are somehow able to make it so accessible. I always feel like they’re talking to me, not above me. A 10 out of 10 highly recommend for everyone…cook or not ;)
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claytonjonesBlown awayI checked out the podcast because I have personally worked as a waiter and bartender with Sonya and Kari, but to be honest don’t consider myself a good cook. After listening to this podcast, I was so blown away and inspired to try so many new recipes. I have sent it to friends who are looking to mix things up. The best thing is they are making foodie quality food accessible to the average home chef! They give variations and education so that you don’t have to strictly stick to the recipe but can improvise and be creative. I also love how the conversational aspect reminds us that food with friends is about just that, the friends and bringing people together which this podcast certainly does!
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clwegerPerfectly short and sweetLOVE THIS POD! Recipes are fab and you don’t have to listen for over an hour! They get to the point and it all sounds delicious! I have made a few of their suggestions. They are creative and interesting and it’s my favorite food pod! Love them! Please write a book together ♥️
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The Real Miss MaudeNo meal is complete…Without checking in with my girls, Kari & Sonya. I’ve had literal, therapy level “aha!” moments listening to this podcast. (I’ve spent my whole life making peace with soggy-sad tofu sludge and all I had to do, this whole time, was lightly dust it in cornstarch? Are you kidding me??) I’m one if those health-oriented single people who cook for themselves, and after a while the repetitiveness of my meals started to get to me. I got stuck in a rut - a gut rut if you will - and these two women pulled me right out of it with their wit, warmth, and unpretentious know-how. Every (short, but jam-packed!) episode is a gift of inspiration and good company. I honestly can’t recommend it enough!
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McDweaveFood Friends is a Perfect PodcastKari & Sonya are fantastic as a Cooking & Commenting duo. The recipes and culinary advice are always interesting, yet approachable. And they always tie the recipes and food back to the people they love to share it with. An audible delight.
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Fran from PTI always smileI’ve been cooking dinners for many years and after listening to this podcast, I’m always inspired to try a new twist on an old dish. And these young women are just a delight to listen to, they love each other so much!
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NickTheo1Incredible Cooking Show!I have never left a podcast review before but I wanted to leave one for Food Friends, as I just enjoy it too much. The easy, entertaining way these two passionate people speak about their craft of cooking is so wonderful and they are constantly giving me new inspiration for different recipes I can try. The summer corn episode alone gave me so many new ideas for how to prepare one of my favorite dishes! Also they will give you great tips on how to choose your produce and then implement it all in new and unexpected ways. Beyond being educational, you can just hear how much Kari and Sonya absolutely love what they do and that enthusiasm is so infectious. Great podcast!
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DiegosoccerIf you want to cook at home, THESE are your girlsHonestly, it's like these two got phd's not just in culinary arts, but in how to break the complex down and make it simple. I literally employ their advice every time I listen to an episode. From colorful salads (shred the carrots!) to cookies, it feels like I have two of my best expert friends hanging out with me in the kitchen while I cook. This is the podcast I always wanted and so happy my friend told me about it. Follow these two rockstars wherever they lead!
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The Mac Daddy 30Kari & Sonya Are My Cooking TeachersI love Food Friends b/c of how Sonya and Kari make it accessible and exciting to try new things. I’m a very novice person in the kitchen, but have been able to try two corn and one tomato based recipe the last few weeks from listening to S&K and hearing them explain how they do it. It’s so practical and fun. They are the best.
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KgkpdxSonya and Kari feel like MY food friendsTheir friendship and shared bond around a love of food and culture is so comforting and welcoming. I learn so much from each episode but even more than that, I feel like they invite us as listeners to develop our own sense of intuition and understanding of the foods that make us who we are. This show is the best!
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Shannon in RaleighLovely content but the “upspeak” is distractingThis is a great podcast with lots of cooking inspiration. I love the two ladies, who are upbeat, like each other, and are incredibly knowledgeable. I just wish they didn’t upspeak so much - it gets really distracting.
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jennybutlermdGreat meal and cooking ideas while fun to listen toReally enjoying this. The back and forth conversation of the two ladies makes the show not only helpful in regards to cooking ideas, but fun to listen to. Keeps my attention
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Twins*2momFood FriendsWhat a lovely show! The techniques are accessible and not intimidating. I also love that they include the recipes in the show notes. Thank you, Sonya and Kari!
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Scohn1034New Favorite PodcastI am OBSESSED with this podcast! Kari and Sonya are so knowledgeable and I’ve learned so much from them. I’m so excited to try out all the recipe tips and can’t wait to show off at my next dinner party!
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Billy ShepCulinary highlight of my week.Love this pod, the shorter and longer form episodes consistently bring fun new ideas to my cooking. These ladies are so great. 100% worth your time.
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New person on hereFalling in loveI just stared watching these episodes and as soon as I started I like fell in love with this! You guys are the best!
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HappyflagirlMy favorite food podcast!I just ADORE this podcast. I get so excited when I see a new episode in my feed. The hosts are so lovely and knowledgeable, and the way they describe food is simply sublime. They always share the recipes in the show notes, and I’ve tried (or saved!) a ton of them. Keep up the great work Food Friends!!
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KitKatG_Speaks to my heart!I love listening to Kari and Sonya talk about food. I look forward to new episodes every week. Their discussions are so fun -- it's like I'm in the kitchen with them. As someone who aspires to be a better cook, they inspire me to try and create new memories around my own kitchen.
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Hakuna mattataThe way that I begin every Tuesday!Kari and Sonya are not only exceedingly passionate about food and creating experiences through it. They are also accessible, humble, fun and knowledgeable beyond words. I anxiously await their episodes and could listen to them talk about food and how they cook for hours on end. Thank you, Sonya and Kari, for being who you are and offering your wealth of wisdom and joy!
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Rising OwlI Really Dig ThisFirst off I love food, cooking and friendship (aside from my kids & music) these are the joys of my life. Sonya - love the sound of her voice - and Kari, so bubbly, share great info AND personal experiences which i appreciate. Great insights and authenticity from 2 cool ladies. A solid listen 🙏
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RG-PDXLove my two new food friends!As someone who loves to cook, gather with friends, and share good food, I’m so happy to have found this podcast. Sonya and Kari are so down to earth and have such respect tor culture and traditions, but I also love their flexibility. Their approach to cooking seems similar to mine — recipes tend to be guidance or inspiration, and creativity is welcome. I always feel so nourished listening to them. Thanks for welcoming us into your kitchens and friendship!
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#1 Dhaal MasiCooking is NOW fun!!This podcast has changed my perpespective on cooking. I always thought if I didn’t follow the recipe, the meal will be a fail. Kari and Sonya have made me realize that there are variety of ways to make broth, pizza, even chocolate chip cookies!! I love the casual kitchen table conversations as it makes me feel like I’m in the room with them. I retain more information listening in this format! This is a great podcast for all ages! My kids prefer to listen to this podcast on their way to school every week than listen to music. Makes family cooking fun when they repeat Karimasi and Sonya’s advise! Thank you Karimasi and Sonya for being part of our weekly family car rides and keeping conversations alive in our kitchen!
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Aswallace71The Best of the Best!!I have the absolute privilege of personally knowing, calling her my friend and enjoying her culinary skills of one half of this dynamic duo…and one day I hope to do the same with the other half. Kari is one of the most magical people I know. And Sonya is someone I want to know better, not just as chefs but as people. Putting them together just makes sense and their natural longtime friendship banter in this podcast makes listening to them feel like you’re included as part of that circle of Friendship. I look forward to each episode with mouthwatering anticipation. The explanations of why they choose to cook what they do and the history of each recipe is just mesmerizing, I can’t get enough. And both of their voices and demeanors are just made for this genre, so soothing and comforting like the warm hug of a comfort food that you long for on that cold winters day, they never disappoint. ❤️
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Denver'sBroth man!I consider myself a real broth man, but Kari and Sonya have helped me take my broth game to the next level! Thanks guys!
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