Chef Interviews

Elizabeth talks to the biggest names in the world of cooking.

Nathalie Dupree’s Two Ingredient Perfect Biscuit Recipe

Nathalie Dupree’s Two Ingredient Perfect Biscuit Recipe – We, at Food And Travel Nation hate to admit, we are biscuit-challenged. This week, the diva of southern cooking, Nathalie Dupree, taught us how to make biscuits with two ingredients. That’s right, TWO ingredients. Here’s what she had to say: Nathalie Dupree is …

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Guest: Jacques Pepin

From the moment the phone range and Elizabeth heard, “Hello Elizabeth, this is Jacques Pepin” she was like  school girl in love all over again.  Food Nation Radio spoke with the legendary French chef about his early life, his mother’s influence, his relationship with Julia Child and James Beard, and …

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Guest: Anthony Bourdain

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  Guest: Anthony Bourdain – Elizabeth Dougherty spoke with Anthony Bourdain before his November 2010 appearance at The Mahaffey Center in Tampa Bay.  In this interview he opens up about his world travels, fellow chefs, not offending his hosts, and at the very end he mentions a troubled past that …

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Guest: Julie Taboulie

Over the past two years, all the digital channels that have popped up on your television have created a huge demand for fresh, original content. It’s apparent on public television, and Create TV is a perfect example of rich programming with a broad appeal. One of the rising stars of …

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Guest: Chef Nick Stellino

Recently we spoke to Chef Nick Stellino. A regular on PBS and Create TV, this Sicilian-born immigrant walked away from a successful career on Wall Street to follow his passion of cooking. He shares his thoughts on writing, cooking and he works to make sure that the recipes shown on …

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Guest: Charlie Trotter

From the Food Nation Radio News Desk: In the summer of 2011, the Food Nation Radio Network with Elizabeth Dougherty attended the National Restaurant Association’s annual show in Chicago.  While there, she had the opportunity to visit Charlie Trotter’s Restaurant and interview the world famous chef. Mr. Trotter passed away …

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Guest: Nathalie Dupree

Last week on Food Nation Radio Network, Nathalie Dupree spoke with us about Paula Deen, race and southern cooking. Nathalie, a resident of Charleston, South Carolina, is known for her cooking shows on PBS, author of 11 cookbooks and her newspaper columns and videos online. Her most recent book is …

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