Small Bites Radio Episdoe 186

Small Bites Radio

🎉 New Episode Alert: Small Bites Radio - The Longest Episode in History! 🎉 The latest episode of Small Bites Radio is our longest episode ever—over 3 ½ hours packed with 9 incredible guests from the food and hospitality world! Whether you're looking for artisan stocking stuffers, unique holiday gifts, or festive event ideas, this episode is a must-listen to kick off the holiday season! 👉 Listen to the full episode now! 🏆 Small Bites Radio: We're thrilled to share that Small Bites Radio has been named one of the Top Hospitality Shows on the Planet (2020-2024), Top Philadelphia Lifestyle Blogs and Websites (2021-2024), and Best Food Radio Show in the Philadelphia Area. We’re also the Winner of the Best of Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment in 2023 and 2024, as voted by the readers of Metro Philly! 🎉 🎙️ In This Episode:* 🔥 1:58:00 – Trevor Timm from TNT Spices Get ready to spice up your holiday season with TNT Spices' newest sauces: - Hot Chocolate Hot Sauce 🍫🔥: A fiery fusion of sweet, spicy, and savory with ghost peppers, balsamic, berries, and butterscotch. Perfect for everything from pancakes to ice cream. - Peanut Butter & Jelly Hot Sauce 🥜🍓: A twist on the classic, adding heat to your favorite childhood flavor. - Dragon Snake Armageddon 🌶️: The hottest sauce in their collection, featuring Carolina Reaper and Armageddon peppers, plus antioxidant-rich ingredients like soursop and mangosteen. A must-try for heat seekers! 🎄 3:03:20 – Kory Aversa of Aversa PR Philly's Manayunk neighborhood is turning into a winter wonderland! Kory talks about the magical Manayunk Tree Lighting on November 14, the Jolly Trolley, the Manayunk Gets LIT holiday lights competition, and more! 🎅❄️ Get ready for snow, shopping, and seasonal events like: - Hanukkah celebrations - Operation Santa - Rudolphi Run - Santa Paws for four-legged friends - Small Business Saturday with new shops and special deals! 🎅 0:10:00 – Jes & Rob Bickhart of Yuletide at Liberty Hill The Yuletide Festival is back for its second year! Jes and Rob share exciting updates about the event, including: - Bergy’s Beer Garden with seasonal brews - Ice Skating** under the stars - Dazzling Light Displays with augmented reality - Family-friendly fun with rides, Santa photos, and holiday performances - A High-End Market Village featuring over 30 boutique vendors 🌷 3:21:05 – Jessie Sierra Ross of Seasons Around the Table Need holiday hosting ideas? Jessie shares tips from her blog, Straight to the Hips, Baby, and her book Seasons Around the Table. With 100 recipes and 16 seasonal menus, you'll find everything from Thanksgiving feasts to summer garden parties. 🥂🍴 Get inspired by her floral-infused menus and gorgeous tablescapes—perfect for family gatherings and festive celebrations! 🍸 1:24:45 – Rich Landau & Kate Jacoby from Vedge The duo behind Vedge, one of America’s first high-end vegan restaurants, have just released their latest cookbook: The Vedge Bar Book. It’s filled with 75 innovative plant-based cocktails and light bites for your holiday gatherings. 🥂🍃 Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for new at-home drink recipes, this book has it all! 🍰 0:58:15 – Anne Byrn, author of "Baking in the American South" Anne takes us on a culinary journey through the rich history of Southern baking with her new book. From biscuits and cornbread to pound cakes and lemon meringue pie, she explores how Southern baking traditions have influenced the broader American food landscape. 🥧🍪 A must-read for anyone who loves the stories behind the food! 🍕 2:22:15 – Ciro and Davide Lubrano & Vinny Gallagher of Pizzata Pizzeria Pizzata Pizzeria is already open and bringing a slice of Italy to Philly! Ciro, Davide, and Vinny are here to share the exciting details about their cozy neighborhood pizzeria: - 58 seats in the downstairs dining room - A kid-friendly upstairs dining room for events and pizza parties - An expanded menu with pasta dishes, Italian classics, and **naturally leavened sourdough pizzas 🍕 - Freshly made pizza dough every day! 🥞 1:45:40 – Pim Pauline Overgaard and Æbleskiver Pim brings us a new take on the traditional Danish æbleskiver (round pancakes), with 70 creative recipes—both sweet and savory! Whether you’re making Almond Æbleskiver with Mixed Berry Compote or a more savory spin like Ricotta Salata Æbleskiver, these unique treats will wow your guests this holiday season. 🌰🍓 🍪 0:33:15 – Heidrun Metzler, author of German Heritage Baking Heidrun’s cookbook celebrates the rich traditions of German baking, with recipes like: - Apfelstrudel** (Apple Strudel) - Black Forest Torte - Spekulatius Cookies - Traditional German Cheesecake Perfect for anyone looking to add some European flair to their holiday spreads. 🇩🇪🍰 🍗 Chef Beth Esposito of Pink Garlic Catering Beth talks about her delicious offerings at Butchers Pantry —now available at The Reading Terminal Market, where you can shop for her specialty products, sauces, and more for your holiday celebrations! She also gives us a sneak peek into her upcoming Wing Pole event at Cheerleaders in February 2025. Wing lovers, mark your calendars! 🍗🎉 2024 Awards: A big thank you to everyone who voted for us! Small Bites Radio was voted Best of the Best in Philadelphia Arts & Entertainment out of 80,000 votes in the 2024 Metro Philly Best of Philly! 🙏 We’d love your support again in 2025! 🌟 Don’t Miss Out! Tune in to hear all of this and so much more! Stream the latest episode of Small Bites Radio now to stay in the loop with the best in food, hospitality, and holiday fun! 🎧