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Schnitzel & Stories

Angelika Schwaff & Arlene Stein

Schnitzel & Stories is a podcast about the flavors that connect us—and the people who shape them. In past seasons, hosts Angelika, a food writer, and Arlene, a food and hospitality specialist, have explored the rich tapestry of food traditions, tracing how dishes travel across borders and time. Now in Season 3, Schnitzel & Stories shifts focus with “Only a Woman”—a series of bold conversations with women who have transformed the food world. From Michelin-starred chefs to quiet revolutionaries behind

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00:29:09

Nancy Matsumoto: Reaping What She Sows, the Maternal...

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2025/10/28

Nancy Matsumoto has lived an extraordinary life. From a young age, her love for writing and storytelling led to an accomplished and wide-ranging career as a journalist and author. Ever curious, she has never limited herself to a single subject. Although much of her work has focused on food and culture, Nancy has also written about sake, childhood nutrition, and her family’s history, including a moving book of translated poetry based on her grandparents’ writings during their internment as Japanese

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00:28:51

Palisa Anderson: Migration, Motherhood & Regenerative...

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2025/10/14

Palisa Anderson inherited more than a restaurant, she inherited a legacy. Following in the footsteps of her mother, Amy, who founded Chat Thai in 1989 as a young newcomer to Sydney, Australia, Palisa grew up immersed in hospitality. Her childhood was spent between kitchens and dining rooms, where she developed an instinctive understanding of food and a deep respect for ingredients.After graduating from the university, she spent a decade abroad, working in Hong Kong, London, New York, and Tokyo

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00:32:11

Laurie Woolever: Care and Feeding

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2025/10/07

Care and Feeding is about relationships, and we were fortunate to speak with bestselling author Laurie Woolever about her memoir. Beyond being a writer, she is also an editor, public speaker, and former cook. For nearly a decade, Laurie served as the right hand to the late author, TV host, and producer Anthony Bourdain.Over the years, she has worn many hats, private cook, nanny, caterer, busgirl, recipe tester, farmhand, video store clerk, and food editor. From 1999 to 2002, she was Mario Batali’s

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00:33:33

Alice Waters: Farm to Table Legacy & Culinary Revolution

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2025/09/30

We were fortunate to sit down with Chef Alice Waters, often called “the mother of American cooking.” Widely credited with launching the farm-to-table movement and shaping what we now know as California cuisine, she has spent more than five decades transforming the way we think about food.In 1971, Waters opened Chez Panisse in Berkeley, a restaurant so iconic that chefs from around the world have made pilgrimages to experience it. There, alongside a community of remarkable talent, she championed a

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00:24:39

Sophia Hoffmann: Intersectionality, Advocacy &...

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2025/09/23

Sophia Hoffmann has built her career with a consciousness of care. A strong advocate for fairness, she uses her cooking to embody ethics and equality. Known as a pioneering female leader in Germany’s culinary world, she has become recognized for her zero-waste, plant-based kitchen.She is the chef-owner of HAPPA Restaurant in Berlin. A passionate advocate for gender equality, diversity, and social justice, Sophia pairs her commitment to sustainability and conscious consumption with a love of

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00:32:20

Monica Brown: A Power House Behind the Fine Dining Scene

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2025/09/16

Considered an icon and tastemaker by some of the world’s greatest chefs, Monica Brown has built a career that has taken her to some of the most intimate corners of the globe. What began as the dreams of a young girl from Scotland grew into a vocation that placed her at the heart of gastronomy, helping some of the world’s most visionary chefs achieve success.While she acknowledges the challenges of being a woman in a male-dominated industry, Monica describes her career as “a perfect journey.” She is

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00:32:06

Gail Simmons - A Life in Food, Mentorship & Media

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2025/09/09

In this episode of Schnitzel & Stories, hosts Arlene Stein and Angelika Schwaff sit down with one of the most influential voices in food media today — Gail Simmons.A trained culinary expert, writer, and long-time judge on Bravo’s Top Chef, Gail has built a career at the intersection of cooking, storytelling, and advocacy. Beyond her on-screen presence (Top Chef Just Desserts, Top Chef Masters, Iron Chef Canada, The Good Dish), she is the author of two acclaimed books — Talking With My Mouth

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00:32:33

Trine Hahnemann: Food, Feminism & Cooking with...

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2025/06/10

Chef, author, entrepreneur, and food activist Trine Hahnemann has long been a leading voice for integrity and inclusivity in the culinary world.From her base in Copenhagen, arguably the most food-forward city in the world, Trine built a career rooted in sustainability, feminism, and social justice. Raised in a leftist communal household in Denmark, she grew up with a deep appreciation for traditional food culture, collective responsibility, and progressive politics, values that continue to shape

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00:28:22

Karin Desveaux: Pioneering Palates and Shaping the...

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2025/06/03

Meet Karin Desveaux, a renowned Canadian chef, educator, and one of the early local food pioneers in Ontario. Karin started her culinary journey in Toronto’s finest restaurants during the 1990s before moving to Prince Edward County in 2003, where she co-founded the well-regarded Milford Bistro, Harvest Restaurant, and Pinch Gourmet Shop. Her efforts promoted seasonality, terroir, and strong connections with local farmers and winemakers, playing a key role in transforming Prince Edward County into

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00:28:37

Eden Hagos: Turning Ethiopian Roots into a Voice for...

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2025/05/27

Eden Hagos is a Canadian entrepreneur, food writer, and advocate for Black culinary culture. She founded Black Foodie, a media platform and creative agency that celebrates African, Caribbean, and Southern cuisines through a Black cultural lens. Since its launch in 2015, Black Foodie has grown into a vibrant community that offers recipes, events, and storytelling focused on centering Black voices in the global food conversation.As the child of Ethiopian immigrants, Eden initially aspired to make her

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00:31:17

Surviving the Heat: Ivy Knight’s Story of Trauma and...

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2025/05/20

Step into the raw, unfiltered world of restaurant kitchens with Ivy Knight-a Canadian food writer whose acclaimed bylines span The New York Times, Food & Wine, The New Yorker, and Playboy. Before her writing career, Ivy spent years as a line cook, forging her resilience in the chaotic, high-pressure environment behind the pass. Now based in Toronto, she’s known for her sharp wit and fearless advocacy, processing her experiences through the viral meme account @allezceline, where she lampoons

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00:32:26

Amanda Cohen on Gender, Grit & Going Beyond the Side...

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2025/05/13

This week on Schnitzel and Stories, we speak with Amanda Cohen, the James Beard-nominated and Michelin-starred chef behind Dirt Candy, New York City’s pioneering vegetable restaurant.Long before plant-based was trendy, Amanda opened Dirt Candy. A bold, unapologetic statement in an industry that rarely took vegetables, or women, seriously. What began as an 18-seat restaurant on the Lower East Side grew into one of the most influential dining spaces in America. Dirt Candy became the first vegetarian

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00:34:03

Roots & Resilience: The Journey of Chef Selassie Atadika

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2025/05/06

We’re back with a brand-new season, and this time, we’re turning up the heat on the stories that matter most. Welcome to "Only a Woman," where we shine a spotlight on the women who are not just shaping what’s on our plates, but also transforming the very fabric of the culinary world.From bustling kitchens to vibrant markets, from classrooms to community fields, women have always been the backbone of food culture. Yet their stories are too often left untold, their influence underestimated, and their

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00:32:12

Sicily: Crossroads of Continents

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2024/11/05

Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, lies at the crossroads of three continents. Over 12 different empires have colonized it, with the Greeks and Arabs leaving particularly notable marks. They introduced fruits, vegetables, wheat, wine, olives, and an array of spices, creating a culinary landscape that reflects this rich history of conquerors and their legacies.Anissa Helou is a chef and writer specializing in the cuisines and culinary heritage of the Middle East, Mediterranean, and

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00:33:42

Hawker Centers and Heritage: Exploring...

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2024/10/29

Singapore is an island nation renowned for its multicultural tapestry. Food in Singapore is like a symphony of flavors, reflecting the rich heritage of its many people. From Chinese and Malay influences to Indian and European touches, each bite tells a story of migration and cultural exchange. In this episode of Schnitzel and Stories, we explore the vibrant culinary world of Singapore with Michelin-starred Chef Ivan Brehm of Nouri. Known for its rich blend of cultures, Singapore's food scene offers

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00:26:18

Culturally Rich Cuisine: Brazilian Heritage & Diversity

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2024/10/22

Brazil is a land of rich diversity. Its landscape is a tapestry of rivers, wetlands, mountains, and the world's largest rainforest, the Amazon. But what truly sets Brazil apart is its unique blend of cultures. We had the chance to talk to renowned Brazilian chef Manoella Buffara, the proud owner of the award-winning restaurant Manu in Curitiba, who had been recognized as the Best Female Chef in Latin America. Her journey, from her Italian-Lebanese roots and upbringing on a farm, to her commitment to

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00:29:40

The Great Migration North: American BBQ

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2024/10/15

BBQ, a core culinary art in the United States, is celebrated for its deliciousness and is the cornerstone of many community events. Its highly nuanced cooking style, defined by various regions, is a delight for BBQ fans. The sauce and side dishes, unique to each region, serve as a culinary map, guiding us to the BBQ's place of origin. But who deserves credit for this mouth-watering invention? In his book Black Smoke, Adrian Miller delves into the history of this culinary tradition, tracing its roots

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00:29:54

As American as Pizza Pie

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2024/10/08

Italian immigrants brought more than just their culture to Chicago—they brought pizza. What started as a humble Neapolitan staple soon transformed in the hands of diverse migrant communities, evolving with new ingredients and local flair. Chicago, now famous for its deep-dish pizza, holds a rich and intricate history behind each slice.In this episode, Steve Dolinsky, a 13-time James Beard Award winner and NBC Chicago Food Reporter, shares the untold stories of Chicago’s pizza scene. From the

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00:28:56

Episode 09: The Taste of Berlin

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2024/10/01

Welcome to the first episode of Season 2 of Schnitzel & Stories. This season focuses on the impact of migration and its profound influence on food and culture. In this episode, we talk to Erkan Emre, a Turkish-German entrepreneur and the mastermind behind Kotti Berliner Döner Kebab in New York City.Erkan was born in Berlin to parents who came to Germany as "guest workers," a term used for immigrants recruited by the German government to fill labor shortages. He grew up in the Kottbusser Tor

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00:27:05

The Science of Börek

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2024/06/18

You may know it as Börek, Burek, or even Borek. It may also be called by many other names, and that’s because it is one dish that found many new homes. In our last episode for this season, we bring in science and speak to Zafer Yenal. Zafer loves food and people, which lends itself well to his career as a professor of sociology at Boğaziçi University in Istanbul. We got to speak with Zafer about the above-mentioned dish, a savory pastry filled with cheese, meat, or vegetables that was brought to the

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