Latest Episodes

episode five: low & slow

In episode five, I finally name the monologue series: Low & Slow. We'll discuss in depth how to spatchcock and grill a whole chicken (and the perfect seasonal summer salad to serve along side) my favorite way to make caesar dressing at home...

July 10, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 5 • 51:37

Talking Trash with AJ Blume

A very special episode of Talking Trash with the one and only, my husband- AJ Blume. We talk about his thoughts and methods for the best cocktails- made at home, how to host a party that's enjoyable for guest and host alike and a peek into the ...

June 26, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 1:00:06

episode four: meatloaf & mayhem

In episode four, I go over another week of food in the Blume household. A sausage party, a coconut crusted cod, a classic Roman pasta dish and more! We dip our toes in the pool of flavor layering and balancing, talk about how to make the best m...

June 12, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 4 • 56:20

Talking Trash with Nick Hahn & Dan Macchia

My first multi-guest interview! My friends, neighbors and customers Nick and Dan stopped by to share vastly differing meal planning strategies for their big and busy families. We talked about finding joy at the grocery store, argued about Aldi ...

May 29, 2025 • 1:14:50

episode three: a lot of takeout and glass vs plastic balls

In episode three, I share our family dinner menu from one of the last weeks of the school year. I divulge that I did not make soup this week (gasp), answer some great listener questions about managing food for a household, getting out of a week...

May 15, 2025 • Season 1 • Episode 3 • 1:01:23

Fan Mail

Hey Rebel chef! What staples can we replace with home made versions? Ie: you’ve mentioned vinaigrette. What else is easy to do at home that you can skip from the store?

Schaumburg, Illinois