On this very special episode of Hudi the Foodie, our host celebrates Mother’s day with the woman who helped develop his distinctive palate and passion for food, oh and carried him in her womb for nine months. Dr. Alyssa Berlin, PsyD is a perinatal psychologist and self-taught chef who just released her first cookbook. Plated is a collection of recipes for those who want simple but delicious meals for everything from parties to weekday family dinners. Listen as she joins Hudi to share her insights and tips on dishes that will have the whole family running for the table. Keep up with Hudi here: www.instagram.com/hudithefoodie Follow Dr. Alyssa here: www.instagram.com/dralyssadberlin

In this episode, Hudi sits down with Helene Godin, the founder of By the Way Bakery, a gluten-free bakery based in New York City. Helene shares her personal journey of how she went from being a successful media attorney to an entrepreneur opening her own gluten-free bakery chain. We explore gluten and the challenges of creating delicious baked goods without it. Helene also shares how she has overcome obstacles such as the pandemic and how she is growing her business both in the retail and wholesale markets. Join us as we learn about Helene's inspiring career shift and the delicious treats her bakery has to offer. Keep up with Hudi here: www.instagram.com/hudithefoodie Follow Helene and By the Way Bakery here: www.instagram.com/bythewaybakery

In this episode, Hudi chats with Patrick Ford from Bone Suckin' Sauce about the history and evolution of BBQ sauce and the story behind his family’s successful company. Patrick shares insights into product expansion and development and his passion for creating high-quality, flavorful sauces and seasonings. Tune in to hear the juicy details behind the success of Bone Suckin' Sauce! Keep up with Hudi here: www.instagram.com/hudithefoodie Follow Bone Suckin' Sauce here: www.instagram.com/bonesuckinsauce

Today's episode is a very informative chat with Danielle Brown from Healthy Girl Kitchen about her passion for plant-based cooking and lifestyle. We dive into the many health benefits and versatile uses of chickpeas and other vegan staples, as well as the importance of incorporating more plant-based foods into our diets. Tune in for tips, tricks, and inspiration for healthy and delicious cooking and eating! Keep up with Hudi here: www.instagram.com/hudithefoodie Follow Danielle here: www.instagram.com/healthygirlkitchen

During the sit-at-home-and-eat days of the pandemic, my guest David Jacobowitz and his buddy Matt were inspired to create a treat that could be enjoyed with similar indulgence as chocolate but with a lot less guilt. Nebula Snacks was born and now delivers “out of this world” sugar free non-dairy chocolate delights. Keep up with Hudi here: www.instagram.com/hudithefoodie Follow David and Nebula Snacks here: www.instagram.com/nebulasnacks

Hudi interviews James Beard award winning chef and restauranteur Traci Des Jardins who was among the first professional chefs to put the Impossible Burger on her menu. She ended up collaborating with the Impossible Foods team to develop Impossible™: The Cookbook. Keep up with Hudi here: www.instagram.com/hudithefoodie Follow Chef Traci here: www.instagram.com/tracidesjardins

Former teacher Dani Goldblatt’s childhood desire to expand Kosher meat options combined with a love of fire cooking gave rise to a booming Kosher BBQ business with a super punny name.  Keep up with Hudi here: www.instagram.com/hudithefoodie Follow Holy Smokes Kosher BBQ here: www.instagram.com/holysmokeskosherbbq

From Wolfgang Puck’s Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills, to a pro sports stadium, to winning Food Network’s Chopped, Japanese Chef Seis Kamimura has brought his culinary expertise and passion as a French trained chef. He also has a wicked crab fries recipe! Keep up with Hudi here: www.instagram.com/hudithefoodie Follow Chef Seis here: www.instagram.com/chefseis

After inspiration struck on a cold snowy day in Minnesota, Mike and Jen’s cocoa was born, created with 5 simple ingredients and nothing you can't pronounce. Co-creator Amanda Cunningham shares the sweet details in my first episode of Season 2. Keep up with Hudi here: www.instagram.com/hudithefoodie Follow Mike and Jen's here: www.instagram.com/mikeandjens

Chef Brook Williamson is a culinary superstar. She has opened several awesome restaurants and crushes her challengers in TV Food Competitions such as Top Chef and Food Networks Tournament of Champions. And what!? She didn't even go to culinary school. This episode is a MUST listen!

Teen entrepreneur Lielle Blinkoff is on a mission to make the best thin and crispy chocolate chip cookie. Yum!

Ramen is arguably one of Japan's most popular foods and greatest inventions. Tune in as I discuss everything noodle with Chef Marc Bynum, an inspiring self-taught chef who has appeared on and won Food Network's 'Chopped' several times.  

Culinary health coach Anestasia Vera uses fermented foods and other food based remedies to successfully help her clients overcome chronic health issues. In this episode we talk about fermented cabbage in particular, similarities in differences between kimchi and sauerkraut and how to make fresh kraut from scratch.

Author, nutritionist, celebrity health coach and two time mom Kelly LeVeque helps explore how our bodies react to different nutrients in our food, and how we can use that information to make food choices which give us energy, keep us feeling full, and help us maintain a healthy, comfortable weight. 

Richeeze Melts is an award winning grilled cheese food truck setting a higher standard for gourmet on the go. Co-owner Severin Stone is my guest this episode which is stuffed with cheesy puns as we discuss the origins of grilled cheese, how it has changed over time and what its been like to turn grilled cheese into an award winning food truck business.  This comfort food episode is sure to cheer you up if your feeling bleu. (I had to).

Actress and compassionate animal lover Kata Mara talks about her journey to becoming vegan. Vegans do not eat food derived from animals and generally won’t use non-food products that come from animals either. More than one third of Americans say they are trying to eat more plant-based foods in order to improve their health, save animal lives, or save the planet.

Jenny Goldfarb combined her childhood love of Jewish Deli together with her compassion driven vegan lifestyle to create the Unreal Deli company. She scored a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank and has been plowing forward with rapidly increasing distribution and regular development of new vegan deli products.  

Health-Ade Kombucha CEO Daina Trout explains how Kombucha is made, the benefits of drinking Kombucha and how she and her two partners grew a passionate hobby into an iconic brand that is now carried at nearly 35,000 retail locations.

Jason Rosenberg, executive chef at Jerry's Patio Cafe, shares my passion for hearty well crafted sandwiches. We talk about the various elements that make a great sandwich and even brainstorm the first Hudi the Foodie Signature Sandwich.

Personal Chef and recipe developer Elizabeth Leiigh shares tips and recipe ideas for delicious Thanksgiving Side Dishes that your body can be thankful for too.