The Dish with Nancy Newcomer on Empower Radio: Recent Episodes
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Santa Barbara radio personality, accomplished cook & food blogger Nancy Newcomer presents "The Dish with Nancy Newcomer." Her passion for fresh food, farmers markets, and family dinners are just the beginning of the conversation.
Back from vacation, back to school, and back to work? Getting ready to settle into a fall routine and start making regular family dinners? Nancy shares her 6 Time Saving Tips for Dinner Prep as well as one of her favorite and easiest crockpot recipes so that you have more time with your family and less time slaving in the kitchen.
Summertime is a wonderful time to add some veggie variety in your life. If you're bored with regular green salads and need inspiration, never fear! Nancy shares tips for changing things up with your basic green salad and she shares few of her favorite recipes from her cookbook, The Best of Back to the Kitchen: Soups & Salads, Vol 1
Nancy welcomes Certified Nutrition Consultant Carly Neubert back to the show to share her favorite summer recipes that are both healthy and nutritious including ice cream, homemade salad dressings and kombucha...aka "the booch". Learn what ingredients will help improve your immune system, maintain your weight, enhance your overall health and well-being while still satisfying your palate. Get ready to drool!
Nancy chats with expert griller and food blogger Christie Vanover of GirlsCanGrill.com about the best way to approach your backyard grilling. From technique to rubs and sauces, Christie shares tips and secrets along with her mouth-watering recipe for grilled rib-eye steak. YUM!
It's almost summer time here around the United States, and that means more barbeques, get togethers, parties and Independence day! Nancy shares some of her favorite cocktails inspired by summer farmer's market fruits and herbs. Learn a little bit about "Mixology" with a fresh twist to be the hit at all these gathering this summer.
Nancy chats with the Nick Nigro & Bay Ewald, founders of the boutique culinary arts company ComeWeCreate.com which focuses on all things imaginative within the realm of food. They discuss their new cookbook, Living the Mediterranean Diet as well the Portland food scene, what inspires them, and how their food journey began.
Because we can't get enough Ally! Part 2 with fellow food blogger Dr. Alice D'Antoni Phillips, aka Ally Phillips, founder of Ally's Kitchen. Ally is a bundle of energy whose enthusiasm is contagious. This week, Nancy and Ally dish about adventures in the food blogger world, including Ally'd meeting with Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, her recent trip to the Gulf Coast, and so much more. Another kitchen table chat you won't want to miss!
Nancy welcomes fellow food blogger Dr. Alice D'Antoni Phillips, aka Ally Phillips, founder of Ally's Kitchen back to the show. Former school psychologist, actress, business woman, wife, mother, grandmother, award winning home chef, and prolific blogger, Ally is a bundle of energy whose enthusiasm is contagious.
Join Nancy for another kitchen table chat with her longtime friend Lisa Brown as they discuss Easter memories, family, and how to make the perfect hard boiled egg! Grab Nancy's recipes for Natural Easter Egg Dye and her Avocado Deviled Eggs~lots of fun banter and great tips!
What better time than spring to re-group, re-prioritize and get organized. Nancy chats with her longtime friend Lisa Brown about some strategies to help you get a fresh start toward living an more balanced life as we head into Spring.
Nancy chats with author Peter Greenlaw about why we are more overweight and tired than ever and what we can do to achieve optimum health, weight loss and overall well-being. They discuss his book Why Diets Are Failing Us and Peter answers listeners questions about the Go Cleanse program.
What happens when two radio personalties get together for a kitchen table chat? A whole lotta talk! Join Nancy for her interview with Terry Jaymes of the nationwide morning show Lex & Terry & the host of Terry Jaymes Alive as they share stories about radio, career, mid-life, spirituality, and what's next~ a few laughs too!
What happens when two radio personalties get together for a kitchen table chat? A whole lotta talk! Join Nancy for her interview with Terry Jaymes of the nationwide morning show Lex & Terry & the host of Terry Jaymes Alive as they share stories about radio, career, mid-life, spirituality, and what's next~ a few laughs too!
Join Nancy as she discusses a new approach to living a healthy lifestyle and becoming a new and energetic you with Peter Greenlaw. Peter share's his personal story on how he was able to transform his life to live healthier and happier.
Nancy chats with Dating & Relationship Coach Jonathon Aslay about online dating, Valentine's Day, and tips for those who are re-entering the dating world. She also shares her Tangerine Dream Halibut recipe, perfect for an at home Valentine's Day celebration.
Part Two of the conversation with Dr. Laurie Counihan-Childs, a practitioner of Homeopathy and Oriental Medicine for over 30 years. She considers herself more of a detective than a doctor, and uses many tools such as acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and flower essences in her practice. She has treated individuals and families, spoken at conferences, taught classes and workshops, and is the author of "Natural Medicine for Families and Children" and "Pediatric Pearls of Wisdom". Laurie and Nancy discuss health and well-being and the challenges we face in the world of modern medicine and healing.
A conversation with Dr. Laurie Counihan-Childs, a practitioner of Homeopathy and Oriental Medicine for over 30 years. She considers herself more of a detective than a doctor, and uses many tools such as acupuncture, herbs, nutrition, and flower essences in her practice. She has treated individuals and families, spoken at conferences, taught classes and workshops, and is the author of "Natural Medicine for Families and Children" and "Pediatric Pearls of Wisdom". Laurie and Nancy discuss health and well-being and the challenges we face in the world of modern medicine and healing.
Part 2 of my interview with award-winning event and floral designer, Nico Cervantes. He shares his 3 Top Tips for Throwing an At-Home Get Together, PLUS the latest on his new TV show Fun, Sparkle Drama!
This week Nancy chats with award winning floral & event designer Nico Cervantes of NLC Productions. With a gift for aesthetics and an eye for the dramatic, Nico Cervantes prides himself on his ability to create visually stunning events. He finds inspiration in fashion, nature, and interior design while combining textures, fabrics, and floral to capture the theme and mood of any occasion. His unique and versatile style enables him to bring any vision to life in the most memorable fashion. Nico shares great stories of how he "was raised by circus clowns, drag queens and a loud Mexican American family" as well as his philosophy on life, work, and how make it as an entrepreneur. His clients have included politicians, celebrities, royalty....and Oprah!
This week on The Dish with Nancy Newcomer, a chat with "the gadget guy", Nancy's pal Rick Starbuck. He talks about his favorite kitchen gadgets for cooking family meals at home while keeping it simple and affordable. You'll love his zucchini "pasta" and be intrigued by an interesting method for cooking steak...yum!
Christmas Eve is always magical and unique to every household. Nancy shares her own family's traditions as well as some festive ideas she's picked up over the years. Fun things for the kids, recipes, movies, games, pajama parties, libations and more! Plus, her reading of Clement Clarke Moore's beloved poem, 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. Get your Yule on!
Stumped on what to give the person who has everything? Nancy and her pal Lisa Brown chat up their favorite ideas which, you guessed it, come from their very own kitchens. Join them for a cup of coffee, a few laughs, lively conversation and some fun ideas for gift giving this holiday season.
The Holiday Mamacita, blogger Lauren Goss returns to The Dish to share her 5 Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Party Throwing. Yes, it's possible to have a successful party and enjoy yourself in the process of planning and executing your soirees for the holidays! Nancy and Lauren chat details, share a few laughs, & inspire you to open your home to friends and family this season
Join Nancy for her conversation with fellow food blogger Jerry James Stone of Cooking Stoned about his cookbook Holidazed, his passion for cooking with fresh seasonal ingredients and his love of vegan and vegetarian cuisine..plus some GREAT cocktail recipes!
Nancy welcomes back food blogger Mark Avery, of CAUTION: Caveman Cooking to discuss Thanksgiving recipes and festive ideas for Turkey Day!
Nancy "talks turkey" with fellow foodie & radio friend Mark Avery, aka "The Caveman" of the CAUTION: Caveman Cooking blog. Everything you need to know about preparing your Thanksgiving turkey from thawing to brining to food safety, these two cover it all.
Nancy welcomes Certified Nutrition Consultant Carly Neubert back to the show to share her strategies for staying healthy this winter. Always interesting and informative, listen in as they discuss Carly's recommendation of stocking a "Winter Wellness Food Pharmacy" to keep on-hand to head off winter illness at the pass.
Nancy kicks off the month of November with her stuffing recipes as well her thoughts of whether "to stuff or not to stuff" the Thanksgiving bird. She also shares a personal story of Gratitude and some ideas on how to express thanks and appreciation every day, not just on Thanksgiving.
This week it's a kitchen table chat with Nancy and her good friend Lauren Goss, the "Holiday Mamasita". They share stories about Halloween, the holidays, cooking, and collectables, plus their recipe for Chicken Enchiladas with tomatillo sauce. Pull up a chair, pour a cup of tea, and enjoy the banter between these bloggers and good friends.
Part 2 of Nancy's interview with Eco-adventurist and activist Rob Greenfield, founder of the #DonateNotDump movement~ exposing the food waste epidemic in America. Rob shares his experience about going an entire year without showering, getting by with just under 2 gallons of water per day...PLUS Pumpkin Trivia, Nancy's recipe for a pumpkin pie smoothie, tips for roasting pumpkin seeds and her secret for preserving your jack-o-lantern so it stays fresh for Halloween night.
Are you concerned about pesticides on your produce? Nancy shares the "Dirty Dozen & The Clean 15", fruits and vegetables that you should always buy organic and those that you might not need to worry about as much~ a great grocery list to have on hand every time you shop. Plus, Part 1 of her interview with eco-adventurer and environmental activist Rob Greenfield who traveled across the US "dumpster diving" behind grocery stores and discovered enormous amounts of perfectly good food that had been thrown out with the trash. He has started the #DonateNotDump movement to bring awareness to food waste and hunger in America.
Nancy shares her version of fall comfort food, her recipe for Butternut Squash Soup plus some insight from the Kindness Blog ~ 40 Ways to Practice Self-Kindness. Start being good to yourself today with self-care, self-love, and some practical actions you can take immediately to insure a more contented you.
Documentary filmmaker by day, "applesauce king" by night~ Nancy interviews her longtime friend, Jim Yager, who takes on the fall apple harvest with full gusto! Hear about his applesauce making process and take a peek into a little window of what life is like in lower Mendocino County, California. Fall is definitely here.
Nancy gives tips for "reinventing" leftovers PLUS she dishes with fellow food blogger Dr. Alice D'Antoni Phillips, otherwise known as Ally Phillips, founder of Ally's Kitchen and creator of Bohemian Bold, thinking, fooding, living. A school psychologist, actress, business woman, wife, mother, grandmother, award winning home chef, and prolific blogger, Ally is a bundle of energy whose enthusiasm is contagious. Join Nancy and Ally for a lively conversation about food, life, and reinvention.
This week on The Dish with Nancy Newcomer, Nancy chats with Nutrition Consultant Carly Neubert about 3 Healthy Habits everyone can adopt into their lifestyle to improve overall health and well-being. And, yes, they will talk about food!
Beans, beans, good for the heart...and so much more! Join Nancy for the skinny on beans: health benefits, fun facts, and a conversation with the "Bean Queen", her friend Lisa Brown. Are you ready for the best pot of beans on the planet? Tune in and help yo' self :)
On Nancy Newcomer's debut show, she talks about her upbringing, tells a few stories about what led her to create her food blog, and about what you can expect to hear on future episodes of The Dish.