This week on Seasoned, we talk with content creators in the food space. Kat Ashmore is the chef (and "Hungry Lady") behind Kat Can Cook on Instagram and TikTok. We’ll talk with her about her first cookbook, just out! Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun.

And if you're a #ctfoodie, you likely follow David Milton's @thedamgram and @thedamtok for new restaurant alerts and to get David's picks for "the best" everything from empanadas to chicken sandwiches to mochi donuts and ice cream. (We appreciate his "3 Meals for under $20 series, too).

David makes videos on-site that make people hungry and he uses his platforms to uplift the people and places making delicious things all over our state. Producer Katrice Claudio talks with David about how and why he shines his light (literally) on the mom-and-pops you love and shares the videos with his thousands of fans and followers.

Plus, producer Tagan Engel visits a brand new coffee shop in New Haven called MOTW Coffee and Pastries. Its larger organization, Muslims of the World, began on Instagram with a mission around illuminating "the lives of Muslim individuals through their own stories. This digital space blossomed into a haven, celebrating resilience, faith, and the shared humanity that binds us all." Tagan speaks with the sibling co-owners about the shop and their specialty: traditional Yemeni chai.

GUESTS:


Kat Ashmore: author of Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun (@katcancook) (Kat on TikTok)


David Milton: Content creator behind @thedamgram and @thedamtok.


Usama Aslam, Bilal Aslam and Zainab Aslam: Sibling co-owners of MOTW Coffee and Pastries in New Haven, Conn. (@MOTW.Coffee)

Featured Recipes: 
Chimichurri Meatballs
Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Salted Maple Frosting
Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing

This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Meg Dalton, Katrice Claudio, Tagan Engel, Stephanie Stender and Meg Fitzgerald. Scout Raimondo is our intern. Sabrina Herrera, Francesca Fontanez and Shanice Rhule are our Social team.

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This week on Seasoned, we talk with content creators in the food space. Kat Ashmore is the chef (and "Hungry Lady") behind <a href="https://kathleenashmore.com/">Kat Can Cook</a> on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katcancook/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katcancook">TikTok</a>. We’ll talk with her about her first cookbook, just out! <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/big-bites-wholesome-comforting-recipes-that-are-big-on-flavor-nourishment-and-fun-kathleen-ashmore/20032622?ean=9780593580158">Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun</a>.
And if you're a #ctfoodie, you likely follow David Milton's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedamgram/?hl=en">@thedamgram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamtok?lang=en">@thedamtok</a> for new restaurant alerts and to get David's picks for "the best" everything from empanadas to chicken sandwiches to mochi donuts and ice cream. (We appreciate his "3 Meals for under $20 series, too).
David makes videos on-site that make people hungry and he uses his platforms to uplift the people and places making delicious things all over our state. Producer Katrice Claudio talks with David about how and why he shines his light (literally) on the mom-and-pops you love and shares the videos with his thousands of fans and followers.
Plus, producer Tagan Engel visits a brand new coffee shop in New Haven called <a href="https://motw.coffee/">MOTW Coffee and Pastries</a>. Its larger organization, Muslims of the World, began on Instagram with a mission around illuminating "the lives of Muslim individuals through their own stories. This digital space blossomed into a haven, celebrating resilience, faith, and the shared humanity that binds us all." Tagan speaks with the sibling co-owners about the shop and their specialty: traditional Yemeni chai.
GUESTS:
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Kat Ashmore: author of <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/big-bites-wholesome-comforting-recipes-that-are-big-on-flavor-nourishment-and-fun-kathleen-ashmore/20032622?ean=9780593580158">Big Bites: Wholesome, Comforting Recipes That Are Big on Flavor, Nourishment, and Fun</a> (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/katcancook/">@katcancook</a>) (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@katcancook">Kat on TikTok</a>)
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David Milton: Content creator behind <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thedamgram/?hl=en">@thedamgram</a> and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@thedamtok?lang=en">@thedamtok</a>.
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Usama Aslam, Bilal Aslam and Zainab Aslam: Sibling co-owners of <a href="https://motw.coffee/">MOTW Coffee and Pastries</a> in New Haven, Conn. (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/motw.coffee/">@MOTW.Coffee</a>)
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Featured Recipes: <a href="https://content.ctpublic.org/recipes/chimichurri-meatballs/">Chimichurri Meatballs</a> <a href="https://content.ctpublic.org/recipes/sweet-potato-cupcakes-with-salted-maple-frosting/">Sweet Potato Cupcakes with Salted Maple Frosting</a> <a href="https://content.ctpublic.org/recipes/mediterranean-chopped-salad-with-roasted-red-pepper-dressing/">Mediterranean Chopped Salad with Roasted Red Pepper Dressing</a>
This show was produced by Robyn Doyon-Aitken, Meg Dalton, Katrice Claudio, Tagan Engel, Stephanie Stender and Meg Fitzgerald. Scout Raimondo is our intern. Sabrina Herrera, Francesca Fontanez and Shanice Rhule are our Social team.
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Seasoned is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host Robyn Doyon-Aitken and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.

Go to CTPublic.org/food to see our featured recipes and videos and sign up for our monthly newsletter, 'Full Plate'.

For more, visit ctpublic.org/seasoned

<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">Seasoned</a> is a radio program and podcast from Connecticut Public about the passionate people who grow and cook our food. Host <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/people/robyn-doyon-aitken">Robyn Doyon-Aitken</a> and a team of contributors and producers shine a light on local food makers, restaurants, and farms from every corner of the state. They also talk with nationally known food writers and cookbook authors to bring you the stories and inspiration behind their books and recipes.
Go to <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/food">CTPublic.org/food</a> to see our featured recipes and videos and <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/newsletters">sign up</a> for our monthly newsletter, 'Full Plate'.
For more, visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">ctpublic.org/seasoned</a>

Seasoned

Seasoned, which aired from 2020 to 2024, was a radio show and podcast from Connecticut Public that explored our state's seasonal ingredients and the passionate people who grow and cook our food. We also talked with nationally known chefs, food writers and cookbook authors.

For more, visit ctpublic.org/seasoned

Seasoned, which aired from 2020 to 2024, was a radio show and podcast from Connecticut Public that explored our state's seasonal ingredients and the passionate people who grow and cook our food. We also talked with nationally known chefs, food writers and cookbook authors.
For more, visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/seasoned">ctpublic.org/seasoned</a>

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