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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.
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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