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Taste Buds With Deb

Hosted by Debra Eckerling, Taste Buds with Deb features bite-sized conversations about food, cooking, and community. Guests range from chefs and foodies to leaders, innovators, and authors. Jam-packed with anecdotes, recipes, and tips, Taste Buds with Deb is pure comfort food. Distributed by the Jewish Journal Network.

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All Episodes

21:24

Purim and Sweet & Savory Hamentaschen with Pam Stein

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2026/02/25

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Pam Stein, founder of In Pam's Kitchen. Stein loves to experiment with flavors and textures. And there's no better time for it than creating fun hamentaschen for Purim. "The traditional filling for hamantaschen is the poppy seed, because they were originally called… mohn," Stein explains. "Prune became the second [most popular flavor], because of the popularity of prunes at the time and the availability of them." Modern

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22:55

Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month, "A...

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2026/02/18

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Elaine Hall, founder of The Miracle Project and contributor to "A Different Spirit: Creating Meaningful B'nai Mitzvah for Children with Disabilities." The Miracle Project is a fully inclusive theatre, film and social program for neurodivergent, autistic, disabled and non-disabled individuals. "A Different Spirit" addresses creating a similar, but different type of community experience. The book, compiled by Howard Blas

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23:19

Valentine's Day, Cake Love & Chocolate Ganache with...

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2026/02/11

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Michelle Weissman Heston of Heston Cakes. A cake artist with a passion for designing, building, and presenting showstopping desserts, Heston says, "Ultimately, all cake … in my mind should be chocolate." From hyper-realistic cakes shaped like sneakers, Big Macs, and lox and bagels to simple but dramatic Valentine's Day chocolate cakes, Michelle offers tips for adapting any recipe (yes, even box cake), mastering chocolate

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30:52

Oy Bar & Jeff's Table, LA Food Culture & Deli Dills...

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2026/02/04

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Chef Jeff Strauss, the creative force behind Oy Bar and Jeff's Table, about his journey from Hollywood comedy writer to LA food innovator. "I have cooked with joy and passion and love for most of my life," he says. For more than 30 years, Strauss worked as a writer and producer on shows like Friends, Dream On, and Reba, all while quietly nurturing a lifelong love of cooking and bringing people together through food

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19:58

"Your Last First Date," Matchmaking and Jewmaican...

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2026/01/28

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with matchmaker, dating coach, and TV writer Jaydi Samuels Kuba, author of "Your Last First Date: Secrets from a Hollywood Matchmaker." Food, dating, and Jewish tradition are all connected. They compliment each other. There's a right and wrong way to choose venues and food for first dates; like finding someone's perfect match, there's an art and craft to it. For Kuba, matchmaking was a natural progression for her personality;

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21:59

Going Dry, Sober Curiosity & Non-Alcoholic Margaritas...

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2026/01/21

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Hilary Sheinbaum, a journalist and the founder of GoingDry.co, a non-alcoholic (N.A.) events and menu curation company. She is also the author of "Going Dry: A Workbook: A Practical Guide to Drinking Less and Living More" and "The Dry Challenge: How to Lose the Booze for Dry January, Sober October, and Any Other Alcohol-Free Month." Ten years ago, Sheinbaum participated in Dry January for the first time. She had no idea it

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21:11

BagelUp, BagelFest & New York Bagels with Sam Silverman

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2026/01/14

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with bagel-tarian Sam Silverman, founder and CEO of BagelUp and the creator of New York BagelFest. "From the earliest memories that I have, bagels were always a part of our life, a part of our household," Silverman, who grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, says. "When I moved to New York 10 years ago, and I had my first New York bagel, [I] realized that I'd been eating bagel-shaped bread my entire life." This ignited his passion

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25:38

Jewish Joy, Kids Entertainment & Pickle Latkes with...

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2025/12/17

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Halle Stanford, executive producer and co-creator of "The Monty Pickle Show" and Monty Pickle himself. A kosher dill with a lot of personality, Monty Pickle is the first-ever series aimed at introducing kids to the Jewish experience and Jewish joy. Monty's YouTube channel has videos of him performing the new Hanukkah song "8 is Great" with Kosha Dillz, as well as cooking episodes: solo and with celebrity chef Duff Goldman.

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35:36

Duff's Deli, Holiday Baking & Russian Tea Cakes with...

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2025/12/10

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with celebrity chef, cookbook author, and TV personality Duff Goldman, Charm City Cakes, in honor of baking season! "There's so much more baking that happens than other times of the year," he says. "It's our time to shine!" He also has a bunch of new projects. A few months ago Duff, who is known for making ginormous cakes that come alive, started the Topanga Woodworks Etsy shop. " I built cakes that move, which got me into

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20:03

The Passionistas Project, the Jewish-Italian...

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2025/12/03

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with sisters Amy and Nancy Harrington, cofounders of The Passionistas Project, a global community of women. "It's all about elevating women who don't often get the support and attention that they need," Amy explains. It's also about helping them tell their stories. Storytelling and food go hand-in-hand, especially in the case of the Harringtons, who have Italian and Jewish roots. "That's really embedded in both cultures,"

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21:22

NYBD & Bakery, It's a Sweet World & Italian Rainbow...

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2025/11/26

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Lenny Rosenberg and Adaeze Nwanonyiri Rosenberg, owners of New York Bagel Deli and Bakery - aka NYBD and Bakery. The husband-and-wife team also own Bea's Bakery in the Valley, as well as star in "It's a Sweet World" on JLTV and have a cookbook by the same name. NYBD and Bakery combines Lenny's Jewish, baking and restaurant roots with Adaeze's Nigerian culture and design (interior, exterior, presentation) expertise. "It's

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19:10

Manny's Deli, Old-School Food & Noodle Kugel with Dan...

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2025/11/19

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Dan Raskin, the fourth-generation owner of Manny's Cafeteria & Delicatessen. The legendary Chicago institution, started by his grandfather and great uncle, has been serving classic deli fare since 1942. "[When the deli first opened] our customers were primarily Jewish - I would say 95 or even 100 percent," Raskin says. "And now maybe 10% of our customers are Jewish." Raskin believes that's likely common for the delis in

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18:53

"Everything is Soup," Stirring the Pot & Stu's Stew...

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2025/11/12

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Melanie Lutz, author of "Everything is Soup: Sicilian Wisdom, Nourishment and Recipes for a Delicious Life." In the book, Lutz combines her Sicilian and Jewish roots, along with her love of storytelling. "Soup is life," author Melanie Lutz believes. "When we make a delicious soup that we can serve, we're sharing what we love and we're showing that we care." With more than 18 seasonal soup recipes, handwritten notes, and

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23:51

"Sesame," Seeds & Miso Peach Crumble with Rachel Simons

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2025/11/05

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Rachel Simons, author of "Sesame: Global Recipes + Stories of an Ancient Seed," co-founder of Seed+Mill, based in New York City's iconic Chelsea Market. The book - and the conversation - talk about the seed's metaphor and connection. "Seeds are the beginning of life; that's how everything starts: vegetables, fruits, humans, animals, ideas," says Simons, who believes the book is not just about food, but life, travel, and

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24:30

Good Karma, Chocolate & Ceremonial Cacao Drink Recipe...

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2025/10/29

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Matthew Jonas and David Foerstner, co-founders of Good Karma Chocolate. Good Karma offers small batch bean-to-bar chocolate, drinking cacao, cacao blend-ins, and plenty of positive vibes. "Dave and I share a passion for all things dark chocolate," Jonas explains. "Most of the [bean-to-bar and cacao] brands out there are very serious, and we thought, when you get a chance to taste really good chocolate in your life, that is a

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25:11

Genna Rosenberg: Being a Changemaker, the Toy-Cooking...

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2025/10/22

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Genna Rosenberg, founder of GennComm and a major foodie! A 30-year toy, licensing and entertainment industry executive, she focuses on the intersection of social impact, consumer products, and business strategy “When I was a little kid, some of my earliest toys were a play tea set or a pretend kitchen or plastic food,” Rosenberg shares. “Then throughout my career I've had a lot of really fun connections with food-based

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27:20

Everything Delish, Authenticity & Brisket with Jamie...

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2025/10/15

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Jamie Milne, founder of Everything Delish. When Milne launched 12 years ago, she had no idea she would become a viral food sensation! Her Instagram has 820,000 followers, Pinterest has 255,00+ and TikTok has 2.5 million. You get the idea. Whether she’s demonstrating quick recipes, sharing tips or partnering with brands, Milne is all about making cooking delish, accessible and fun. “From a really young age [I knew] that food

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29:28

The Whiskey Bible, Spirits & Penicillin Drink Recipe...

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2025/10/08

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Noah Rothbaum, author of “The Whiskey Bible: A Complete Guide to the World’s Greatest Spirit,” among others. In the book - and in the interview - Rothbaum shares everything you ever wanted to know about whiskey, and more, including the pivotal role of Jewish immigrants in bringing whiskey to America. “In many ways, American Jews invented whiskey in this country or at least helped popularize it, around the turn of the

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22:09

The Bagel Who Wanted Everything, Food Cartoons & the...

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2025/10/01

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Alan Silberberg, an award-winning author, cartoonist and children’s TV creator, whose latest book is “The Bagel Who Wanted Everything.” This funny, heart-warming story of a plain bagel’s quest to see what else is out there in the world is the latest in his series of silly kids’ books about Jewish food; other titles include “P is for Pastrami” and “Meet the Latkes.” When asked what it’s like to be in his head, Silberberg says,

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19:29

Puerto Rican Jewish Heritage & Mofongo and Matzo Ball...

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2025/09/17

On this episode of Taste Buds with Deb, host Debra Eckerling speaks with Trisha Pérez Kennealy, owner and culinary educator of the Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, MA. A proud Puerto Rican Jewish woman, Kennealy lived in Puerto Rico until she was 12, at which time her family moved to Massachusetts. She says she is like “Juanita Epstein” from the “Welcome Back Kotter” TV show. “What I love about both my Jewish religion and my Puerto Rican heritage is that they both are inspired by a diversity

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