Latest Episode: Midnight Snacks
Why does food always taste better late at night when you're standing at the kitchen counter? Amy, Jody, and Kirstie share their favourite midnight snacks!
What Makes Us Different
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Real Kitchen Stories
Amy's perspective validates the home cook's struggles—from burnt Campbell's soup to exploding tomato incidents. You're not alone in your kitchen disasters!
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Professional Chef Tips
Jody and Kirstie demystify gourmet techniques with practical advice for home cooks. Their motto: "No Cook is Left Behind
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Nostalgic & Cozy
Every episode is filled with nostalgic family recipes, cozy kitchen stories, and genuine laughter that feels like visiting with friends
Meet the Hosts!
Professional Chef
Jody O'Malley
Bio: Co-founder of The Culinary Studio, one of Canada's premier online culinary education brands. Jody brings decades of professional kitchen expertise and a passion for making gourmet cooking accessible to home cooks.
Specialty: Technique-focused teaching, equipment essentials, making complex recipes manageable
Fun Fact: Prefers peanut butter toast for midnight snacks and believes in the magic of a well-preheated pan
Professional Chef
Kirstie Herbstreit
Bio: Co-founder of The Culinary Studio and a chef who believes cooking is about connection and memory. Kirstie still uses her grandmother's chicken noodle soup pots and brings nostalgic kitchen stories to every episode alongside expert techniques.
Specialty: Middle Eastern spices, family recipes reimagined, the emotional connection to food
Fun Fact: Can sing the Crystal Light theme song on demand and has a very specific mayo-to-ketchup ratio for roasted potatoes
Home Cook & Kitchen Storyteller
Amy Schlueter
Bio: A relatable home cook and self-proclaimed "burn-to-the-bottom-of-the-pan expert." Amy brings authenticity to every episode, asking the questions home cooks are too afraid to ask and sharing her kitchen disasters with humor and heart.
Known For: Burning Campbell's tomato soup, thinking Cream of Tartar was for fish, and finally conquering chicken noodle soup
Why Listeners Love Her: She validates every home cook's struggles and proves that with the right guidance, anyone can find joy in the kitchen
All Episodes
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The Midnight Snack Guide
Read more in blogRelease Date: Jan 2026
Duration: 29 minsWhy does food taste better late at night at the kitchen counter? Share our midnight snack obsessions; from the art of perfect peanut butter toast to legendary 7-Eleven runs. Plus: how to revive yesterday's pizza and the ongoing raw cookie dough debate!
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The Turkey Manifesto: Your Guide to a Stress -Free Feast
Read more in blogRelease: December 17, 2025
Duration: 33 minutes
Talking turkey! Whether it's your biggest joy or culinary challenge of the year, everyone will find inspiration from what Kirstie calls "Jody's Turkey Manifesto." Should you brine? What temperature is safe? Can you cook it the day before? All questions answered! -
Kitchen Gadgets Guide
Read more in blogRelease Date: Dec 3, 2025
Duration: 34 minsAre your kitchen drawers overflowing with tools you never use? We're raiding our drawers to discuss gadgets that spark joy versus those gathering dust. From the bouquet of strainers to the magic of the microplane, discover what you actually need.
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Beyond the Recipe: Why Jody & Kirstie are Obsessed with Cookbooks
Read More in BlogRelease Date: Nov 19, 2025.
Duration: 32minsDescription:
Are cookbooks just cold, hard instructions, or are they something more? We think they're diaries, travelogues, and sources of kitchen inspiration. Jody and Kirstie reveal where they find true inspiration. Spoiler: old notebooks, family recipe boxes, and a cookbook with no recipes!
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Chicken Noodle Soup | Two Delicious Recipes
Read More in BlogRelease Date: Nov 5, 2025
Duration: 26 minsIf chicken noodle soup gives you kitchen anxiety, this episode is for you! Jody and Kirstie share their different but equally delicious recipes while we take a trip down memory lane: from Lipton's soup as kids to buttered Premium Plus crackers.
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What's In Your Pantry? Cooking Tips, Recipes & Kitchen Inspiration
Read More in BlogRelease Date: Oct 22, 2025.
Duration: 34 minsAmy opens her pantry doors, revealing spice chaos and dusty old seasonings. Jody and Kirstie call her out (spices expire?!), question her Cream of Tartar (spoiler: not for fish!), and spot Crystal Light lurking in the back, prompting Kirstie to sing the theme song.
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Pots & Pans
Read More in BlogRelease Date: Oct 15 2025
Duration: 29 mins
Starting at the very beginning with pots and pans! Learn why you don't need that 12-piece set, discover the myth of multiple lids, and hear Kirstie's nostalgic story about her grandmother's chicken noodle soup pots.
