Joy Curated

Send us Fan Mail One of the most frequent questions that Cindy Peterson, co-founder of Berry and Basil, gets is how to choose the right knife. So she sat down with Ed Bartush, an industry veteran from Cangshan Cutlery with nearly four decades of cutlery experience, to explore the surprisingly complex world of kitchen knives. From the basics of stamped vs. forged blades, to the allure of layered Damascus steel, we’ll break down what actually matters when shopping for a knife. Which steel...

Send us Fan Mail Host Cindy Peterson and Darian Tomas, co-founder of a unique knife-sharpening solution, dig into the real-life frustrations home cooks face with their kitchen tools — and learn some new vocabulary while they're at it! From the dilemma of never using prized chef’s knives out of fear of ruining them, to common mistakes we make when storing and sharpening knives, Darian shares his journey from a small Canadian town to developing an accessible product designed for busy fami...

Send us Fan Mail Cindy shares her first solo adventure at the Inspired Home Show (IHA) in Chicago, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how this event stands apart from typical markets — and why it’s such a big deal for kitchen store owners. You’ll hear about her favorite discoveries, chats with the actual makers behind beloved kitchen brands, and some exciting product trends coming soon to Berry + Basil. But the true gold in this episode is just how relatable Cindy’s dream is and her respons...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Cindy brings on David Nelson from Finamill — a company that's aiming to change not just how we grind pepper, but how we experience all spices. Together, they share the inspiration behind Finamill’s unique spice mill, from overcoming the frustrations of manual grinders to enabling home cooks to easily experiment with flavors. Dave opens up about the engineering journey that led to a simple, one-handed, pod-based system for fresh spices, making it easier ...

Send us Fan Mail What if confidence in the kitchen didn't come from perfection, but from curiosity? Welcome to Joy Curated. I'm Cindy Peterson, co-founder of Berry and Basil, a gourmet kitchen store in downtown Chamberlain, South Dakota. Our store and this podcast share the same beliefs: good food and well-made tools bring people together. Each episode features relaxed, honest conversations with designers, makers, and food experts about how products are made, how they perform in r...