Cultivated By Caryn
Episodes
191 episodes
Cultivated By Caryn w.guests Brittney Lim & Sashi Kumar of Tamarind Heads BBQ Sauce
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Brittney Lim and Sashi Kumar, Co-Founders of award-winning Tamarind Heads BBQ Sauce. Their barbecue sauce replaces traditional tomato and vinegar bases with tangy, nutrient packed tamarin...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Mia Martensson Sommelier at Seven Stars Resort & Spa
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Mia Martensson, a Swedish-born sommelier whose journey began on the island of Gotland at just 14 years old and has since taken her across the globe. From Michelin-starred restaurants ...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Jessica Davidoff, of Cob, corn-free popcorn alternative
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jessica Davidoff, Founder and CEO of Cob, a corn-free popcorn alternative made from the ancient, nutrient-rich grain sorghum. Jessica’s journey began with a deeply personal challenge: whe...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Mitchell Littman, Founding Partner Littman Krooks
Mitchell Littman, Founding Partner of Littman Krooks and head of the firm’s Corporate and Securities practice. A seasoned transactional lawyer, Mitchell specializes in the hospitality industry, advising on mergers and acquisitions, financing, l...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Bill Brady, food photographer & tabletop director
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Bill Brady, a seasoned food photographer and tabletop director who shoots food, beverage, and cannabis. Bill has spent more than 25 years photographing food for restaurants, brands, and p...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest International Executive Chef Zouheir al Mokallalati
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by international Executive Chef Zouheir al Mokallalati whose life story is deeply rooted in culinary tradition, culture, and decades of global experience. Chef Zouheir ...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Gianleone Salvadori, of Riccione Piadina Italian flatbread
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Gianleone Salvadori, Export Manager at Riccione Piadina, a family-founded company dedicated to producing authentic, high-quality piadina romagnola rooted in passion and tradition. Piadina...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Nancy Bean of the Nantucket Wine and Food Festival
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Nancy Bean, Owner and Executive Director of Nantucket Wine and Food Festival, an annual springtime happening on Nantucket, featuring a series of elaborate events, grand tastings and other...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Pierre Issa, Co-Founder of Pepe Saya Butter Company
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Pierre Issa, Co-Founder of Pepe Saya Butter Company located in Sydney, Australia. An artisanal butter maker and lover of all things dairy, Pierre - AKA - Pepe, launched his butter company...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Brittney Miller, President of Manchester quail Farms
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Brittney Miller, President of Manchester Farms, America’s first quail farm located in Lexington County, South Carolina. Founded in 1974, Manchester Farms is a second generation, family-ow...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Annie Falk; Seating Plans and Soiree Design
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Annie Falk, noted author, philanthropist, and dedicated host who loves the art of making people feel truly welcomed - beautifully, thoughtful and without stress. Most recently, Annie crea...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Jon Engelson of Joburg Meats
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jon Engelson, Chief Strategy Officer of Joburg Meats, a U.S. based food company specializing in air-dried meat snacks called Steak slices. Inspired by traditional South African biltong, t...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Carol Ann Kates
On this week’s show, host Caryn Antonini is joined by award-winning author and Chef, Carol Ann Kates. Carol Ann grew up in a corner market, learning and breathing the grocery business. In her adult years, she inherited co-ownership of her famil...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Ethan Frisch Burlap and Barrel spices
On this week’s episode host Caryn Antonini is joined by Ethan Frisch, Co-Founder and CO-CEO of Burlap and Barrel, a direct-trade spice company and social enterprise known for its high quality spices that are ethically sourced from small farmers...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Alan Goldsher, Flavors of America
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Alan Goldsher, Emmy Award-winning TV producer and founder of Flavors of America, a media project that started during the pandemic to support small businesses by offering free video profile...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Dr. Ferhat Ozturk, Honey Pathway
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by guest, Dr. Ferhat Ozturk, Project Director of Honey Pathway at University of Texas at San Antonio and Associate Professor of Biology at Sul Ross State University International in Eagle Pa...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Jack Nutley, Manager of Olde Colony Bakery
On the week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jack Nutley, Manager of Olde Colony Bakery in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Olde Colony Bakery is the oldest family-operated bakery in the historic Charleston area and a well known f...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Jason Liebig, candy and snack brand historian
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jason Liebig, America’s foremost historian on candy and snack brand history, as well as a champion of the consideration of candy and snack brands as nostalgia and po...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Jean-Eric Lavenir, co-founder of Olbia en Provence
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Jean-Eric Lavenir, co-founder of Olbia en Provence, a family-owned, small batch, artisanal producer of gourmet jams, preserves and confitures made from the best fruit-growing lands in Var...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guests Robin Chase & Sue von Brachel, Robin & Sue food photography
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Robin Chase and Sue von Brachel, co-founders of Robin & Sue, a food photography and styling team based in Maplewood, New Jersey. Their mission is to create beautiful, personalized pho...
Best of Cultivated By Caryn featuring legendary Chef Jacques Pépin
On this re airing of an archived episode of Cultivated by Caryn from 2023, we are joined by the legendary, Jacques Pépin. Born in France, Jacques has been a lifelong chef – working in restaurants and as a personal chef for 3 French heads of sta...
Cultivated By Caryn Christmas 2025 at Backcountry Mercantile
On this week’s episode, join us for a Christmas special at a holiday market in Backcountry Greenwich hosted by Backcountry Mercantile. www.cultivatedbycaryn.com
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Rachael Mahoney founder of Kinney Lane
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Rachael Mahoney, a classically trained chef and founder of Kinney Lane, an award-winning, chef-led meal delivery service located in New Canaan, CT. Kinney Lane specializes in fresh, organ...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest Dylan McDonnell, founder of Foodini
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by Dylan McDonnell, founder of Foodini, an app designed to help people with food allergies, intolerances and specific dietary preferences to find suitable restaurants and pers...
Cultivated By Caryn w.guest John New, CEO and Founder of 98 Octane Foundation
On this week’s episode, host Caryn Antonini is joined by John New, CEO and Founder of 98 Octane Foundation, headquartered in Valley Forge, PA. A third-generation infantryman and former U.S. Army Captain, John brings a deep commitment to service...