Kitchen Confidante®

In Episode 134 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren welcomes back Ji Hye Kim to learn about her new restaurant, Little Kim, and how she and her team create delicious, approachable vegetarian dishes rooted in Asian American tradition.

Five Little Things I loved the week of May 15, 2026: a Mother's Day surprise, perpetual blooms, towel fights and more.

In Episode 133 of the Kitchen Confidante Podcast, Liren Baker talks with Erin O'Brien about the three generations of women who built a life through food, how a pandemic-era blog became a calling, and the philosophy behind her debut cookbook, Dig In! Over 100 Easy, Delicious, and Stress-Free Recipes to Make on Repeat.

Albondigas (Mexican Meatball Soup) - nourishing and comforting, this flavorful broth is brimming with hearty vegetables and tender beef and rice meatballs. Fresh herbs add brightness and pop to each spoonful!

Cheese Pimiento is a creamy Filipino-style spread made with savory Queso de Bola (Edam cheese), cheddar cheese, chopped pimento, and good quality mayonnaise! Similar to its cousin, Southern pimento cheese. A staple for holiday gatherings or for merienda (afternoon snack) served on warm pan de sal or homemade bread.