Episodes

  • HEARD (022) (Bonus): Expo West highlights - brand collaborations, standout founders, and what tasted great
    Mar 16 2026
    In this special bonus episode of HEARD, Kappy shares insights from Expo West - the natural and organic CPG industry’s biggest event. He joins Ilana Shenitzer, EVP of Consumer Brands at Ruder Finn, to talk about the brands, collaborations, founders, and food products that stood out on the show floor.Links and handles mentioned in this episode:Cloud 23 | Cravings | Caliwater | Once Upon A FarmPromobile Marketing | Sababa Foods x Fearless Eggs | Little Sesame x Yellowbird | Gato Dates | Tamar Date Coffee Kooshy Croutons | Popnuts | Purely Elizabeth | Poppi | FishwifeSiete Foods | GoodlesFrontera Foods | Stacy’s Pita Chips | Larabar | MadeGood | Rao’s | Carbone Fine FoodSimply NKD Chips | Amylu FoodsZahav Foods | Sweet Loren’s | Just Ice TeaEvergreen Waffles | Nana Joes Granola | CirC Protein BitesGoldie Lemonade | Ice Cream For BearsFollow Beyond the Plate on Facebook and X.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com
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    32 mins
  • HEARD (021): A new Hollywood restaurant, 3 farm daughters, sous vide egg bites, Expo West, Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, and bone broth.
    Mar 2 2026

    In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.

    Links and handles mentioned in this episode:

    The Benjamin Hollywood | IG

    3 Farm Daughters

    Sous Vide Egg Bites

    Expo West

    Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival

    Brodo | Chef Marco Canora

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    8 mins
  • HEARD (020): Cuban classics, farm-to-ferment miso, slow cooker rules, Jamie Oliver on change, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, and a hot sauce reset.
    Feb 16 2026

    In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.

    Links and handles mentioned in this episode:

    Puerto Sagua Restaurant

    Shared Cultures | IG

    NY Times Slow Cooker Hoisin Garlic Chicken | Sarah DiGregorio

    Jamie Oliver BtP Episode | Jamie Oliver

    SOBEWFF

    Cutino Sauce Co. | Cutino IG | Ouilmette Spice Company

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    8 mins
  • Chef Jamie Oliver: The Side of Him You’ve Never Really Heard From (S12/Ep.20)
    Feb 11 2026

    For our season finale, we're excited to welcome Jamie Oliver - one of the most recognized chefs in the world and a global food icon who’s used his platform to educate, advocate, and inspire. In this episode, Kappy sits down with this legend to trace his extraordinary journey: from growing up in a rural English pub kitchen (literally) to transforming food education and policy across the globe. They explore the impact of dyslexia, the challenges of raising five kids while staying grounded, and why his latest book, Eat Yourself Healthy, is about so much more than what’s on your plate. At the heart of his story is the belief that food is a force for good - for our bodies, our families, and our communities. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Jamie Oliver.

    This episode is brought to you by Fords Gin - the cocktail gin.

    (You’ll find the drink recipe heard in this episode below.)

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    The Miso Collins

    Recipe courtesy of Kayla Mata.

    Makes 1 cocktail

    1.5 parts Fords Gin

    .5 part fino sherry

    .5 part fresh squeezed lemon juice

    .25 part miso honey*

    Soda water, to top

    Lemon twist, to garnish


    *For the miso honey: mix 1 cup honey, 1 cup brewed dandelion tea (still warm), and 2 tablespoons white miso. Mix all together until the honey and miso are dissolved, and then strain. This syrup will hold in the fridge for up to two weeks.


    Add the gin, fino sherry, lemon juice, and miso honey to an ice-filled cocktail shaker - lightly shake and strain over fresh ice in a collins glass. Top with some soda water and garnish with a lemon twist.

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    52 mins
  • Chef Evan Funke: How Discipline - and a Plane Ticket - Changed His Life (S12/Ep.19)
    Feb 4 2026

    Evan Funke is a chef, restaurateur, author, and torchbearer of Italian culinary tradition. Known for his obsessive dedication to pasta, he’s behind some of the most celebrated restaurants in LA and beyond. In this episode, we talk about the power of mentorship, the tension between preserving heritage and forging new paths, and why Evan chose a harder, more disciplined road in his craft. He shares how years of focused practice and repetition- not ego- continue to define his approach in the kitchen. He also shares the importance of building community within the restaurant, and how that belief drives both his team culture and his support for organizations like World Central Kitchen, Baby2Baby, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, and No Kid Hungry. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Evan Funke.


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • HEARD (019): corn mocha, ice cube molds for soup, basic roast(ed) chicken, 1/2 price food, 2 children's books recommended by chefs, and restocking your pantry.
    Feb 2 2026

    In this episode, Kappy shares what’s on his plate at the moment.

    Links and handles mentioned in this episode:

    Milli by Metric | Metric Coffee | IG

    Souper Cubes

    Combustion Inc.

    Too Good To Go | IG

    How Full Is Your Bucket? For Kids | Chef Gavin Kaysen | Daniel’s Dream | Chef Daniel Humm

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    8 mins
  • Jessica Secrest/@applesauceandadhd (LIVE) The ADHD Mom Who Built a 10M+ Following by Being Herself (S12/Ep.18)
    Jan 28 2026

    Jessica Secrest is a mom, content creator, and now cookbook author who’s built a deeply loyal following by doing one thing: showing up as herself. We sat down for a live conversation at Everybody’s Coffee/The Book Cellar in Chicago to talk about her new book, Of Course It’s Good!, and the unexpected journey that led her from packing lunches for her son to becoming a viral force across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and beyond. She shares the moment she realized she was “onto something,” how a taco potato tot casserole changed her life, and why she’s never missed a day of posting in over two years. We also dig into food memories, family, and why she still does all her filming and editing solo. Enjoy this LIVE episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Jessica Secrest of @applesauceandadhd.

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    45 mins
  • Beyond the Drink: Christine Kim Doesn’t Care What You Order - She Just Wants You Happy (S12/Ep.17)
    Jan 21 2026

    Christine Kim is a Washington, DC-based bartender and the newly crowned U.S. Bartender of the Year at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. She shares the journey that began with her first restaurant job at just 13 years old, and how her path ultimately led to becoming a partner and Beverage Director of one of the country’s most celebrated neighborhood bars. We discuss how her background in food shapes her approach to drinks, the importance of creating a space for community, and why she still has no judgment for a good vodka soda. She also opens up about her work with organizations like the Human Rights Campaign (Chefs for Equality), various AAPI initiatives, and fundraising efforts to support displaced families in D.C. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Drink… with Christine Kim.

    This season of #BeyondtheDrink is brought to you by Fords Gin, - the cocktail gin.

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    19 mins