Podcast
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.
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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