Julia Child once said “People who love to eat are always the best people.” Host, Judiaann Woo, would have to agree. Join her for Food People Are the Best People, a new podcast for people who love to eat (and cook) featuring passionate food people from all walks of life -- some famous, some not -- including chefs, home cooks, bakers, food writers, food critics, food scientists, culinary historians, tastemakers, farmers, ranchers, foragers, artisan producers, and more. Conversations might include cooking tips, what’s in the fridge, inspiration, childhood memories, and the experiences that shaped them to become the food people they are today. Subscribe on all podcast apps, rate & review on iTunes and Apple Podcasts! Follow us on social media at @judiaann
Season 3, Epi. 29 – Writing, Heartbreak, and Healing with Eric Kim
New York Times food columnist and essayist Eric Kim joins us to discuss his bestselling debut cookbook, Korean American: Food That Tastes Like Home, and his upcoming collection of personal essays, Spaghetti Junction. A former Digital Manager for The Food Network and Contributing Editor for Saveur, Eric shares the inspirations behind his writing, exploring how heartbreak, self-reflection, and memory shape the stories he tells. He dives into his process for crafting work that weaves together food, identity, and personal experience. Through it all, Eric Kim shows how writing can transform heartbreak into clarity, foster connection, and illuminate the beautiful, messy process of healing.
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5 Sept 2025
Season 3, Epi. 28 – Urban Gleaners: Fighting Hunger, Feeding Community with Nico Niebes
Nico Niebes, executive director of Urban Gleaners, joins us to talk about the organization’s mission to reduce food waste and fight hunger here in Portland. This dynamic nonprofit rescues fresh, unsold food from farms, grocery stores, bakeries, restaurants, and caterers, and redistributes it to more than 8,500 families every week. Nico shares insights into how Urban Gleaners is building community through food and the challenges and opportunities in hunger relief.
This conversation was recorded shortly after their Summer Suppers fundraiser last year. This year’s event takes place on September 14th, with tickets on sale now at UrbanGleaners.org (http://urbangleaners.org/)
This episode is brought to you by Portland Staycation — your chance to fall in love with downtown all over again, September 12-14, 2025. Discover special events, dining, and hotel offers at PortlandStaycation.com (http://portlandstaycation.com/).
23 Aug 2025
Season 3, Epi. 27 – Timeless Italian Summer with Chef Cathy Whims
Chef Cathy Whims of Nostrana joins us to discuss her debut cookbook, The Italian Summer Kitchen: Timeless Recipes for La Dolce Vita. A six-time James Beard Awards Best Chef Northwest nominee, Cathy shares her journey from Portland’s Genoa to Nostrana, and how her culinary experiences in Italy inspired her to create a cookbook that celebrates the simplicity and joy of Italian summer cooking. She discusses the influence of her mentors, including Marcella Hazan, and how her childhood in the South shaped her approach to seasonal, vegetable-forward dishes. Cathy also reflects on the process of translating her love for Italian cuisine into a cookbook that invites readers to embrace the pleasures of cooking and eating.
This episode is brought to you by Portland Staycation — your chance to fall in love with downtown all over again, September 12-14, 2025. Discover special events, dining, and hotel offers at PortlandStaycation.com (http://PortlandStaycation.com).
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