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A podcast by Chef Laura Bonicelli
Midwest Meets Mediterranean blends soulful stories with seasonal recipes and kitchen tips. Join Chef Laura Bonicelli as she explores local food, farmers, and flavors through a Mediterranean lens — one delicious episode at a time.
Chef Laura Bonicelli visits Riverside Farms near Elk River, Minnesota, for a conversation with farmer Dave Nathe about the land, the crops, the family, and the work behind the produce that reaches the Minneapolis Farmers Market.Dave shares how he got started in farming, what Riverside Farms grows, a...
Episode SummaryPasta is much more than comfort food—it's a tradition rooted in history, family, and the Mediterranean way of life.In this solo episode of Midwest Meets Mediterranean, Chef Laura Bonicelli explores the origins of pasta, the differences between fresh and dried pasta, and the simple tec...
EverSharp is more than a kitchen store. It's a place where craftsmanship, expertise, and community come together around one of the most important tools in any kitchen—a good knife.In this episode of Midwest Meets Mediterranean, Chef Laura Bonicelli sits down with Maddie of EverSharp to explore the s...
It's a simple idea, but one that shapes everything Russ Willenbring does at Produce Acres.In this episode of Midwest Meets Mediterranean, Chef Laura Bonicelli visits the farm and walks the fields with Russ to explore the connection between soil health, plant nutrition, flavor, and human health. Know...
📝 Episode DescriptionMushrooms are having a moment—but most people still don’t fully understand what they are, how they grow, or what they’re actually doing for our health.In this episode of Midwest Meets Mediterranean, Chef Laura Bonicelli sits down with Josiah Christensen, owner and producer of P...
🎙️ Episode 5Ashley Nathe: The Season Starts Here📝 Episode DescriptionFor generations, the Minneapolis Farmers Market has been more than a place to buy produce—it has been a meeting place, a community hub, and a living connection to Minnesota’s agricultural roots.In this episode of Midwest Meets Me...
DescriptionSalt is one of the most fundamental ingredients in the kitchen—and one of the most misunderstood.In this episode of Midwest Meets Mediterranean, Chef Laura Bonicelli sits down with Mary Lower, creator of Hacking Salt, to explore how salt shapes the way we cook, taste, and think about food...
Olive oil is something many of us use every day—often without a second thought. But behind every bottle is a story shaped by land, timing, and generations of care.In this episode of Midwest Meets Mediterranean, Chef Laura Bonicelli sits down with Elaine Trigiani, a master olive oil producer in Tusca...
In this first episode of Midwest Meets Mediterranean, Chef Laura Bonicelli introduces the heart behind the show—blending seasonal Midwestern ingredients with Mediterranean inspiration in a way that feels simple, grounded, and doable in everyday life.If cooking has started to feel overwhelming, compl...
In this short trailer episode, Chef Laura Bonicelli introduces Midwest Meets Mediterranean — a fresh, flavorful podcast that blends seasonal Midwestern ingredients with Mediterranean inspiration. Learn what you can expect from upcoming episodes, meet some of the voices you'll hear from, and get exci...
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