Joy Curated
What if confidence in the kitchen didn't come from perfection, but from curiosity?
Joy Curated is for anyone who loves food, values quality products, and believes the kitchen is where everyday life comes together. This food and lifestyle podcast is all about confidence, curiosity, and connection in the kitchen and everyday life — without the pressure to get it perfect.
Hosted by Cindy Peterson, co-founder of Berry + Basil, a thoughtfully curated kitchen store in downtown Chamberlain, South Dakota, this show carries the same spirit as the store — every product on our shelves is intentionally curated to support real cooking and to serve the community we love.
Each episode features relaxed, honest conversations with designers, makers, and food experts about how products are made, how they perform in real kitchens, and how to choose tools that genuinely support the way you cook.
No trends, no gimmicks, just thoughtful perspective, practical insight, and permission to do things your own way. Because when you understand your tools and cook with confidence, you create more than meals. You create connection.
Joy Curated
Latest Episodes
Crafting Layers of Flavor: Brie Thompson’s Path with Olivelle
In today’s episode, Cindy takes you inside the kitchen — and the story — of Olivelle, a Montana-based, mother-daughter business that’s transforming how we think about olive oil and vinegar. Cindy sits down with co-founder Brie Thomp...
Bringing Back Sunday Dinners: Connection and Confidence with Chef Jeni
Cindy and Jeni Bergan's conversation focused on the real-life journey of transitioning from an unlikely start in the kitchen to running a successful catering business. A key theme that emerged was the pervasive feeling of imposter s...
Exploring Coffee, Wine, and Cake Decorating with Miriam at Berry & Basil
This episode pulls back the curtain at Berry & Basil to introduce a key figure behind the store’s unique energy: Miriam Schultz, the store manager whose diverse passions and talents help keep everything running beautifully. Cind...
How Beautiful Kitchen Towels Spark Joy and Community with Jodi Kostelnik
Have you ever found yourself in a lunch line, only to end up deep in conversation with a complete stranger and walk away inspired? That’s exactly how today’s episode of Joy Curated begins, with a chance encounter at an Atlanta marke...
From Potlucks to Oprah: The Magic of Insulated Bowls and Pitchers
Cindy sits down with Bryn Wilson, a former attorney who transformed a simple, real-life frustration into a thriving business. After years of bringing wilted salads and cold casseroles to potlucks, Bryn invented Served, a line of beautifully des...
Fan Mail
Wow! Love this!! I had no idea until Beth and Alicia at Bold Identity shared that you had started a podcast. Your episodes are so well written and executed! I feel you having fun and it is a great listen 🤍 I never thought about products this way before, and now I need to shop your website! You both have so many talents - keep going! I love this version of you and the Dream Apology is the best!! Amanda Vasek (I’m still checking to see how to leave a review)
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