Known around the world as the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese is currently in residence at the Venetian in Las Vegas with a revue that’s all “glamour, feathers, rhinestones, personality, and sensuality.” Her show is decidedly not about the male gaze and was created with women and the LGBTQ+ community in mind. She joins host Kerry Diamond for the first episode of our new Las Vegas miniseries to talk about her residency, showgirl history, and her mission to modernize burlesque. They also discus...
Feb 19, 2025•48 min
Mary George is the executive pastry chef at Le Café Louis Vuitton, one of the hottest culinary destinations in New York City. A rising star in the pastry world, Mary knew her calling at just 13 years old. Born in Australia and trained at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, she honed her craft under legendary chef Daniel Boulud before stepping into the spotlight at Louis Vuitton’s exclusive café. Mary joins host Kerry Diamond to share her journey—from early inspirations to high-stakes culinary compet...
Feb 17, 2025•45 min
On today’s episode of Radio Cherry Bombe, host Kerry Diamond is joined by Ali Dillon and Somsack Sikhounmuong of Alex Mill, the brand known for its effortlessly cool and well-crafted essentials. The company recently opened a shop in Rockefeller Center, right across from Newsstand Studios, where Cherry Bombe is recorded each week. Ali, the president of Alex Mill, and Somsack, the creative director, talk about the restaurants they love, the importance of office lunch culture, and the lessons all e...
Feb 12, 2025•51 min
Deb Freeman, food anthropologist, culinary writer & historian, joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Finding Edna Lewis,” the PBS documentary she created to celebrate the pioneering culinary icon. Deb joins host Kerry Diamond to share her experiences researching Edna’s remarkable contributions to American culinary culture, the challenges of bringing this project to life, the significance of preserving Black food traditions, and the lessons we can all learn from Edna’s enduring philosophy o...
Feb 10, 2025•40 min
Today’s guest is Ali Dunworth, food writer and author of “A Compendium of Irish Pints: The Culture, Customs and Craic.” Ali joins host Kerry Diamond from Dublin to talk about Irish pints, pubs, drinking etiquette, and the lo & no movement. Ali also explains why the patron saint of beer, St. Brigid, has a bank holiday dedicated to her in Ireland. Lastly, they cover the Gaelic cultural revolution that has those in America and beyond captivated by Irish actors, musicians, authors, TV shows, and...
Feb 03, 2025•46 min
Katie Button is the renowned Asheville chef and co-founder of Cúrate restaurant. After Hurricane Helene devastated the Asheville region last September, the beloved North Carolina town faced unimaginable challenges — from prolonged water shortages to a near-total halt in tourism. Katie joins host Kerry Diamond to share how the community is rebuilding, the resilience of the local restaurant scene, and how her businesses are faring. She offers heartfelt insights on the recovery efforts and what lis...
Jan 29, 2025•40 min
Barbara Costello–better known as Brunch with Babs–has captured millions of hearts with her comforting advice, classic recipes, and wise life lessons, and now she’s here to share her journey from retired preschool teacher to viral sensation. Babs joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her second act, her upcoming second cookbook, family traditions, and more. Plus, Babs opens up about embracing new opportunities later in life and why it’s never too late to follow your passion. For Jubilee 2025 tic...
Jan 27, 2025•43 min
Live from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Amelia Morán Ceja, president of Ceja Vineyards. Amelia is interviewed by Maryam Ahmed, founder of Maryam + Company. The two talk about Amelia’s trailblazing efforts as the first Mexican woman to be elected president of a winery, having her wines served at the White House, and much more. Thank you to Kerrygold , San Pellegrino , California Grown , California Walnuts , and California Prunes...
Jan 06, 2025•30 min
Live from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Jen Pelka, founder of Une Femme Wines. Jen talks all about setting goals and taking your dreams to the next level – in her case, outer space! Then, host Kerry Diamond is joined by Tanya Holland on stage at Jubilee Wine Country. Tanya is a chef, restaurateur, author, and culinary ambassador. The duo talks about her love of California, exciting international endeavors, and her amazing caree...
Jan 01, 2025•26 min
Live from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Jeni Britton, founder of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams. Jeni is interviewed by Amy Guittard, CMO of Guittard Chocolate Company, on stage at Jubilee Wine Country to talk about her connection to nature, her entrepreneurial spirit, new projects, and why she took a step back from running her namesake ice cream company. Thank you to Kerrygold , San Pellegrino , California Grown , California Walnu...
Dec 30, 2024•23 min
Live from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October: Dominique Crenn, the chef, author, humanitarian, and absolute life force. She was also the cover star of Cherry Bombe’s Paris issue earlier this year. Dominique joins host Kerry Diamond on stage at Jubilee Wine Country to talk about her journey to becoming one of the most important female chefs in the world, why she won’t take “no” for an answer, her breast cancer diagnosis, learning abou...
Dec 25, 2024•28 min
Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing recordings from Cherry Bombe’s first-ever Jubilee Wine Country at the Solage Napa Valley resort this past October. First up is Robin McBride, co-founder of McBride Sisters, the largest Black-owned and women-founded wine company in the United States, with brands like Black Girl Magic Wines and She Can Wines. Robin joins host Kerry Diamond on stage at Jubilee Wine Country to talk about her incredible personal story of meeting her sister Andrea at the a...
Dec 23, 2024•27 min
Host Kerry Diamond is on the road, so we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes—a heartwarming chat with Ina Garten from 2022. We caught up with the Barefoot Contessa as she celebrated the release of her 13th cookbook, the bestselling “Go-To Dinners.” Ina shared the inspiration behind her book, spilled the secrets to a few crowd-pleasing recipes, and revealed some of the details of her forthcoming memoir . Ina also talked about her hit TV show and podcast, “Be My Guest With Ina Garten,” and ...
Dec 16, 2024•36 min
Today’s guest is Genevieve Ko, deputy editor and columnist for the Food section of The New York Times and NYT Cooking. Each holiday season, the Times celebrates Cookie Week, which features show-stopping treats made by their Cooking team all-stars. Contributors this year include Cherry Bombe faves Melissa Clark, Claire Saffitz, Samantha Seneviratne, and Sohla El-Waylly. Genevieve coordinated this year’s package and joins host Kerry Diamond to talk all about the cookies that made the cut and how e...
Dec 09, 2024•45 min
Flamingo Estate founder Richard Christiansen wants us to reconnect with what’s important in life: food, our five senses, Mother Nature, and each other. He joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about his new book, “Flamingo Estate: The Guide To Becoming Alive,” and the events in his life that led to the founding of his cult brand. Richard also talks about his mentors, including Alice Waters, Martha Stewart, and Jane Goodall, why he wants to age like a peach or a plum, and why our senses are anything b...
Dec 02, 2024•40 min
Today’s guest is Emily Weinstein, the Editor in Chief of cooking and food at the New York Times. Emily joins host Kerry Diamond to talk turkey, sides, leftovers, and the super useful new book from NYT Cooking, “Easy Weeknight Dinners: 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat.” Click here for one of the book’s recipes, Melissa Clark’s Lemony White Bean Soup with Turkey and Greens from “Easy Weeknight Dinners.” This episode was recorded at Newsstand Studio...
Nov 27, 2024•38 min
Today’s guest is Cathy Strange, the Ambassador of Food Culture at Whole Foods Market. “Everyone who loves food is an ambassador of food,” says Cathy. Cathy has worked for Whole Foods for decades and she’s had a front-row seat to all the changes in grocery and consumer packaged goods. Previously, Cathy was the Global Cheese Buyer for Whole Foods and you’d be hard-pressed to find someone more knowledgeable about the world of cheese and cheesemakers. Cathy joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her...
Nov 25, 2024•45 min
Molly Baz is back and she has a lot of news to share. She just launched Ayoh, her very first product line and it’s a celebration of mayonnaise, the popular but divisive condiment. She also talks about her role as an advocate for new moms and body positivity and the events that led to the banning of her Times Square billboard. Lastly, Molly shares her menu for this Thanksgiving. She and host Kerry Diamond talk turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and sandwiches to make with your leftovers. This epi...
Nov 20, 2024•42 min
You know Bobbi Brown as the makeup artist and entrepreneur behind her namesake brand and Jones Road Beauty. But she’s also a health food nut, a hotelier, and someone who trusts her gut. Bobbi joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her career, her scrappy start, her feelings about failure and ageism, her upcoming memoir, and, of course, food. They also talk about The George, the hotel in Montclair, New Jersey, owned by Bobbi and her husband, and their collab with Williams Sonoma Home. Thank you t...
Nov 11, 2024•44 min
Today’s episode was recorded at this year’s Shine Away conference, hosted by Reese Witherspoon’s media company, Hello Sunshine. Asma Khan, the chef and owner of Darjeeling Express, joins Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond on stage to talk about her inspiring life and career. “I am what I am because I was put through fire,” says Asma. Asma didn’t set out to be a chef. In fact, she didn’t even know how to cook when she got married. Today, there’s a “Chef’s Table” episode about her on Netflix, s...
Nov 04, 2024•46 min
Today’s guest is Kristina Cho, the award-winning author, recipe developer, baker, and food stylist. Kristina joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about “Chinese Enough: Homestyle Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Stir-Fries, and More,” the follow-up to her surprise cookbook hit, “Mooncakes And Milk Bread.” They discuss Kristina’s career pivot from architecture to food writing, how a colleague helped kickstart her current career, the personal story behind the title of her new book, and why Kristina’s w...
Oct 28, 2024•43 min
“I don’t like to accept the status quo,” says today’s guest, activist, chef, and mom of four Camilla Marcus. Camilla joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her debut cookbook, “My Regenerative Kitchen: Plant-Based Recipes And Sustainable Practices To Nourish Ourselves And The Planet,” and the steps folks can take to have a greener kitchen, from reading labels to purchasing regenerative pantry brands. Camilla also talks about her groundbreaking New York City eatery, west~bourne, which served as a...
Oct 21, 2024•41 min
Al Roker, “Today” show star and America’s most beloved weatherman, and Courtney Roker Laga, private chef and recipe developer, stop by our studio to talk about their favorite foods, their father-daughter relationship, and their brand new cookbook, “Recipes To Live By: Easy, Memory-Making Family Dishes For Every Occasion.” Find out how their book project came about, what Courtney learned working the line at Michelin-starred restaurants, and what Al has learned cooking with food superstars on “Tod...
Oct 16, 2024•39 min
Today's guest is Brita Lundberg, a fourth generation farmer and the chief storyteller at Lundberg Family Farms. Brita joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her family business, what it's like being a young farmer today, and the particulars of growing rice, her family’s speciality. Brita also talks about regenerative farming, how her family has saved tens of thousands of ducks in their fields, and what it means to “read the rice.” She also shares the emotional decision to leave her career in boo...
Oct 14, 2024•37 min
Today is the final episode of our Fashion Plate miniseries! Our guest is Johnnie Boden, the entrepreneur who founded the British fashion brand Boden more than three decades ago with a mix of moxie, naivete, and no fashion experience. Johnnie was clearly onto something as his brand has stood the test of time and become a household name in the U.K. and a growing brand in the U.S. Johnnie joins host Kerry Diamond to share his unlikely story, his interesting take on entrepreneurship, and his top adv...
Oct 09, 2024•35 min
Mary Celeste Beall is the proprietor of East Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm and Blackberry Mountain, two of the shining stars in the American hospitality world. Mary Celeste joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her role at the award-winning properties, cultivating a culture of excellence, and finding her voice as a leader who never expected to lead one day. She also discusses the life and legacy of her late husband, Sam Beall, and learning to live with grief. Mary Celeste explains the family’s “m...
Oct 07, 2024•56 min
Romilly Newman is a culinary creative, food stylist, and recipe developer who has worked with the likes of Athena Calderone and Martha Stewart plus a host of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands. Romilly has a distinct style when it comes to food and fashion, and she's had a unique career to boot. Her interest in the worlds of food and fashion started when she was a precocious kid watching the Food Network and eager to be a grown up. She even competed on the show “Chopped” at the age of 13. Rom...
Oct 02, 2024•45 min
Ina Garten joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her highly anticipated new memoir, Be Ready When The Luck Happens which is out Oct. 1st. Ina shares what she learned about herself while writing the memoir, why she included stories about her unhappy childhood, overcoming hardships with her husband Jeffrey, and their decision not to have children. She also talks about her “leap before you look” philosophy, how Oprah Winfrey inspired the title of the book, the early Barefoot Contessa days in the H...
Sep 30, 2024•41 min
Zaynab Issa is the next guest on our new miniseries, Fashion Plate, where we feature creatives at the intersection of food and fashion. A stylish multi-hyphenate, Zaynab is a recipe developer, freelance creative, travel enthusiast, and soon-to-be cookbook author. She joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about her debut book, "Third Culture Cooking" (out April 2025), growing up in suburban New Jersey (and loving mall food), the influence of Khoja cuisine, which blends her Indian and East African root...
Sep 25, 2024•44 min
Jessie Sheehan is a beloved baker, recipe developer, author, and the host of our baking podcast, She’s My Cherry Pie. She joins Radio Cherry Bombe host Kerry Diamond to chat about career pivots, taking chances, and writing cookbooks. Jessie also talks about her new savory cookbook, “Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes,” which is out tomorrow. Get Jessie’s recipe for Straight-Up Gruyère Gougères . Check out Jessie Sheehan’s new cookbook and get tickets for her tour . Visit cherrybombe.co...
Sep 23, 2024•41 min
