About this episode
Tom Zalatnai interviews David Page about his journey in food media and the importance of enjoying food despite dietary restrictions.
This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) interviews David Page (@culinary_characters_unlocked), creator of Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, host of Culinary Characters Unlocked, and author of Food Americana! David tells us the story of his New York upbringing, his whirlwind journalism career, and how he fell in love with food media, creating one of the biggest food shows of all time. He’s had to make some significant dietary changes in recent years for health reasons, but still knows how to have a good time. We talk about how fat is what makes food taste delicious, and how it’s important to still find ways to find joy through your food, even when your diet is a bit restrictive. Plus, what happens beef brisket, tomatoes, and candy canes make their way into the Random Meal Generator? The post 234. Fat is Where the Flavor Lives ft. David Page! appeared first on PodCavern .
People in this episode
Host: Tom Zalatnai
Guest: David Page
Topics covered
- food media
- dietary changes
- culinary storytelling
- joy in food
- health and nutrition
Keywords
- food media
- diet
- culinary
- interview
- Diners Drive-Ins and Dives
- David Page
- Tom Zalatnai
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, Culinary Characters Unlocked, Food Americana
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