The Zest Podcast Podcast

The Zest Podcast

WUSF Public Media
Because it’s strange and beautiful and hot, people from everywhere converge on Florida and they bring their cuisine and their traditions with them. The Zest celebrates the intersection of food and communities in the Sunshine State.
Season 6 Finale: 360 Eats Takes Leftovers from Food Waste to Food Truck
The holidays mean food—and food waste. Today on our season 6 finale, we’ll meet a mother-and-son duo who are doing something about it while helping those in need.
Nov 24, 2022
26 min
“Epicurious One” Stephanie Love Is Disrupting the Wine Industry, One Chicken Wing at a Time
Stephanie Love’s philosophy on wine is simple: “Wine is for everybody.”
Nov 17, 2022
23 min
Awww… Shucks! “OysterMom” Deborah Keller on the Importance of Sustainable Aquaculture
For Deborah Keller of Tallahassee, the world is her oyster. After a 29-year career with The Nature Conservancy, Deborah turned her attention to sustainable shellfish.
Nov 10, 2022
25 min
Dr. Fred Opie on the “Fascinating” African Roots of Florida Foods
We always love digging into food history, so we’re excited to welcome back friend of the pod Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie.
Nov 3, 2022
25 min
Punk Rock Foodie Derrick Fox Spills Secrets of the MasterChef Kitchen
He’s a little bit foodie, and a little bit rock ‘n roll. This week, we’re catching up with musician-turned-MasterChef contestant Derrick Fox.
Oct 27, 2022
24 min
“Now Food Doesn’t Have to Travel”: Hyperlocal Agriculture with lemonGRAFT Founder Zach Correa
This week, we’re exploring the benefits of hyperlocal agriculture with Zach Correa, founder and CEO of lemonGRAFT. The Tampa-based tech platform that allows neighbors to buy and sell home-grown foods.
Oct 20, 2022
22 min
“Latino Orlando” Author Dr. Simone Delerme on the Rise of Florida’s Hispanic Restaurants & Markets
Explore how Central Florida became a hotbed of Latino food businesses—and the cultural mashups that followed.
Oct 13, 2022
21 min
How to Prepare Restaurant-Quality Meals at Home: Advice from Chef Dennis Littley
Today we’re geeking out on the details that can help your home-cooked meals taste more like restaurant-quality creations.
Oct 6, 2022
26 min
Get a Taste of Ukraine at Oksa Cakes Bakery & Bistro in Flagler Beach
As the war in Ukraine continues, meet a Ukrainian couple bringing a taste of their homeland to Florida.
Sep 29, 2022
22 min
How to Start a Community Garden: Lessons from University Area CDC's Harvest Hope Community Garden
If you've ever dreamed of starting a community garden, then you'll want to take notes on this episode.
Sep 22, 2022
22 min
Load more