Sam Block on something new at America's Test Kitchen, paint by numbers, and definition of success

About this episode

Sam Block returns to discuss her latest projects at America's Test Kitchen and her new side hustle, while exploring themes of creativity and success.

There's a reason Sam Block has been on this podcast 4 times now - not only is she an absolute delight, but there's a natural familiarity when it comes to Sam and Trish... like they've known each other for years. Sam fills us in on what she's been up to lately, which includes some very exciting things at America's Test Kitchen. It's a project Sam is excited about and one that allows for creativity and learning. She also said she picked up a little side hustle - waiting tables at an Irish pub and she calls it a game changer. The two discuss cooking and baking, paint by numbers (Sam is more disciplined than Trish), and what "success" means to both of them. It's fun, sweet and lovely podcast between a couple of pals who met through this podcast and have developed a pretty great friendship.

People in this episode

Host: Trish Glose

Guest: Sam Block

Topics covered

• cooking
• baking
• creativity
• success
• friendship

Keywords

• America's Test Kitchen
• cooking
• baking
• success
• paint by numbers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: America's Test Kitchen

Places: Irish pub

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