Off Script With Trish Glose

Trish talks to food stylist Christine Tobin about her work at Christopher Kimball's Milk Street, and the several movies she's worked on. Tobin talks about growing up in Holliston, Massachusetts and her nana, from Sicily living with the family. She says from the beginning, she was surrounded by excellent cooks and beautiful food. Her parents and the other parents who lived on the street she grew up on started a "gourmet club," where they would get together once a month and cook a feast based on a different country. When she found out that food styling was actually a "thing," she began going down that path. Now, she styles food for Milk Street, and has worked on several movies including, "Little Women," "Joy," "American Hustle," and "Labor Day," just to name a few. She also just wrapped a movie (she can't talk about it yet!) and the "Julia" series on HBO Max, which does not have a release date set. Tobin talks about being a different kind of stylist, and offers some tricks for the home cook to make their

Trish interviews podcast host Gabriel Ornelas about connecting with people, learning more than what's on the surface and his love of backgammon. Ornelas hosts "On the Pass," a podcast by The Art of Plating. Ornelas interviews a wide variety of people within the culinary world including chefs, hoteliers, mixologists, and more. The two chat about his childhood, growing up on the East and West Coast, figuring out his path, his love of talking and connecting to people, and how backgammon should have its own show on Netflix.

Trish chats it up with award-winning author, speaker, consultant and TV host, Leslie Sbrocco. She was voted one of the top 100 most influential people in the American wine business, sharing her knowledge on wine and creating wine programs for businesses around the globe. Leslie calls herself a translator when it comes to wine, breaking down the confusing and making it accessible. She wrote "Wine for Women : A Guide to Buying, Pairing and Sharing Wine," and is the TV host of "100 Days, Drinks, Dishes and Destinations." Her initial goals of being an attorney and wanting to get into politics changed when her interest shifted toward the world of wine and helps others turn their passions into careers. She tells stories about being on the road for her travel show, when she discovered a tequila latte while in Mexico and why truffle potato chips would be part of her final meal.

Super fun conversation with America's Test Kitchen co-host Julia Collin Davison. She talked to Trish about growing up in Rochester, New York, going to cooking school and then landing what she calls the perfect job at America's Test Kitchen. Davison talks about how Cooks Illustrated magazine and America's Test Kitchen have evolved over the years, the science behind testing recipes, and why the show is so incredibly popular with viewers. Davison also gives us the skinny on the best cookware and a peek inside her gadget drawer.

Trish chats with the man dubbed the "wine anti-snob" by the Wall Street Journal. Tim Hanni was awarded the title Master of Wine in 1990 - one of the first of two resident Americans to achieve that honor, which the wine industry regards as the highest achievement and wrote the book, "Why you like the wines you like." Hanni is also a professionally-trained chef and he's worked hard his entire life to break down the barriers and what he calls misconceptions of food and wine pairings. He talks a a lot about the perception of wine and why it's unfair to judge certain tastes. A recovering alcoholic, Hanni talks about why he needed treatment and the reaction from the wine industry about being sober.

She's an expert in her field, award-winning bartender, mixologist and philanthropist Lynnette Marrero chats with Trish about how she propelled herself in this male-dominated industry. She's currently teaching a MasterClass on the fundamentals of mixology, helping home bartenders make a better drink. She talks about the steps it took to get to where she is, how she helped create "Speed Rack," an event shining a spotlight on female mixologists while raising money for women's programs, and in a fun twist, Lynnette shakes up a cocktail for us and delivers a ton of education a long the way.

Trish interviews Professor Jeffrey Pilcher, currently a Professor of Food History at the University of Toronto. Jeffrey has written several books, including "Planet Taco : A Global History of Mexican Food." The two talk about how he got into becoming a food historian and Jeffrey recalls one moment he remembers specifically, at his brother's rehearsal dinner where he had some salsa that blew his socks off, in a good way. Jeffrey talks about the origins of Mexican food, its popularity in the United States and around the world, and goes into his new project, the world history of beer. He calls himself a "foodist" instead of a "foodie," and shares some of his favorite things about learning all about the origins of Mexican food.

Trish chats with American Chef Sara Moulton on her many successes in the last few decades. From New York City, Sara talks growing up there, loving food (she says all the junk food), and then realizing her mother was doing some amazing things in the kitchen. You could say that's where it all started. Sara tells the story of how it was her mother who really got her into cooking school, after a couple of letters to a couple of prominent people. She tells stories of meeting and working with Julia Child, those first TV shows she did on Food Network, getting back on the air after 9/11, and why she thinks food really does bring us all together.

For the 100th episode of Off Script, Trish talks to the lovely and talented Kate Mulligan, best known in Southern Oregon for her work at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Kate talks lovingly about her father, Jim Mulligan, who was one of the first writers of the show "Laugh In" and "M*A*S*H", but who has a very long, impressive resume of shows he was a part of. When he passed, Kate found herself somewhat alone in Los Angeles, until she discovered The Actors' Gang and met her future husband, Brent Hinkley. This podcast takes us through the many wonderful, fascinating, hilarious, and sometimes difficult stories of her life and her big leap of faith that's yet to come.

Trish chats with Pizzana chef and incredibly joyful Daniele Uditi. He grew up in culinary family : mom was a chef, his aunt was a bread maker, and his grandfather was a pastry chef. He moved to America in 2010, lived in a van in Venice Beach and not quite sure what he would do, although he knew it would involved being in the kitchen. Word spread quickly about his pizzas and his talent, and before he knew it, he was invited over to the house of actor Chris O'Donnell to cook for him and his friends. Those Sunday suppers eventually led to the introduction of his future business partners and Pizzana was born. Daniele talks about the importance of ingredients, paying respect to the food, and his love of making pizza (and carbs).

Trish interviews Medford Fire Chief Eric Thompson, and Battalion Chief Jason John about the deadly Almeda Fire on September 8th. The Medford Fire Department called back crews on that day and every firefighter working was assigned to help protect people and property. The two talk about the difficult decisions they made about leaving burning buildings behind, and sometimes the desperate calls to get their crews out of harm's way. They talk about what they remember that day, the images of the residents evacuating, the faces of the men fighting this fire, and the moment they felt they were finally gaining ground.

This week, Trish talks to Eric Shannon, creator and owner of Big Barker, "real beds for big dogs." Eric talks about growing up Lansdale, Pennsylvania, how he was absolutely terrified of dogs, but then how one very special dog changed it all for him. Shannon started in the pet supply business, but increasingly became more interested in beds, mostly because he couldn't find a good one for him. When he started in that field, he says research, talking to customers, and the drive to make the best dog bed possible pushed him to start Big Barker.

Trish talks to brewer, Jessica Cruzan from Deschutes Brewery in Bend. Jessica talks about growing up in Louisiana and discovering her love of beer not only through her dad, but a job she took while living in Washington, D.C. That interest led her to beer school (yes, that's a thing) and something a little unexpected -- an opportunity at one of her favorite breweries in Bend. She talks about the work that goes into making some of the most popular and best beer in the world, the challenges the Deschutes crew has faced in the pandemic, the company's philosophy behind the suds, and some of the faux pas that have happened in the brewery.

Hand me a cocktail and leave me alone to cook... that's just one of the ideas Trish and Christopher Kimball from Milk Street have in common. In Episode 117 - Trish chats with the man behind the very popular "Milk Street," and his inspiration in starting the magazine and cooking school, his new cookbook and the common mistakes people make at home in the kitchen. Kimball talks about growing up in 2 very different environments, how food played a role very early on in his life, and why cooking shouldn't be approached with so much anxiety. They also get into the fun parts of cooking and why he doesn't want to be invited to your next cooking party. They may have discussed the proper way to load a dishwasher as well.

This was a treat with a capital T. Trish interviews Italian-American chef Lidia Bastianich. She's an Emmy award winning television host, author and restauranteur who moved to New York at the age of 12. She and her family had to escape their life in Istria, where she left her Grandma Rosa and lived in a refugee camp for 2 years. She tells wonderful, idyllic stories of Grandma Rosa and then, living in Astoria, New York, she talks about getting a job as a teenager and working at Walken's Bakery (Christopher Walken's father's bakery). She talks about meeting her husband, finally getting to see Grandma Rosa again after 10 years, opening a restaurant, and how her success took off when they opened a restaurant in Manhattan. Those stories are followed with stories of meeting Julia Child and what she's cooking for dinner tonight. Salud to Lidia!

Trish Glose talks to Rebecca Bender, CEO and founder of RBI and human trafficking survivor. Rebecca grew up in Southern Oregon and says she had big dreams for herself. She found herself moving to Las Vegas with her boyfriend, what she says she hoped would be the beginning of an exciting new life, but instead, turned into a nightmare the first night she was there. She was forced into sex trafficking for nearly 6 years before she managed to escape. She talks about how she recovered, managed to get back on her feet, and is now educating law enforcement and others on the signs and dangers of trafficking.

Trish Glose talks to the Executive Director of Healthcare Ready, Nicolette Louissaint. The organization focuses on the country's healthcare supply chain and making it stronger before, during and after disasters. Nicolette was appointed to serve on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Advisory Council in 2019. She talks about the immediate needs of people displaced from their home after a disaster, gives some practical advice and makes note of the dangers of getting too many donations after a tragedy.

He survived Hurricane Katrina and the hurdles and challenges he faced are the reasons he's in his current line of work. Daniel Aldrich is a professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and the director of Security and Resilience Studies Program at Northeastern University. He's also carried out more than five years of field work in Japan, India, Africa, and the Gulf Coast. He was displaced by Hurricane Katrina, his home flooded and everything he and his family owned was destroyed. It was during the aftermath Aldrich learned a lot of hard lessons. "I thought, who's going to save us. I had this vision in my head the federal government was going to save us," Aldrich explains, "at the end of the day, may be our insurance will pay for all of this damage. Of course, as it is always the case, the government, nor insurance actually helped at all in that process. All the aid we got came from within our network, people that we knew or barely knew." Aldrich also talked about the dangers in r

Tragedy hit close to home for Trish, as she and most of Southern Oregon watched parts of their community go up in flames on August 8, 2020. The devastating Almeda Fire severely burned the towns of Talent and Phoenix and now many are wondering what's next. Trish talks to Jeff Schlegelmilch the director of the National Center of Disaster Preparedness at the Earth Institute at Columbia University about the recent wildfires that are burning or have burned parts of the West Coast, including the devastating Almeda Fire that burned through the Rogue Valley. Jeff talks about the importance of being prepared for a potential disaster, and the NCDP's work in helping communities come up with systems and policies. He also talked about the "what's next." and the overwhelming task that will be for local communities and residents. He mentions the dangers in moving too fast with rebuilding and recreating what he calls those "vulnerabilities" that existed before. *We felt the need to publish this interview as soon as p

Trish Glose talks to Rebecca Bender, CEO and founder of RBI and human trafficking survivor. Rebecca grew up in Southern Oregon and says she had big dreams for herself. She found herself moving to Las Vegas with her boyfriend, what she says she hoped would be the beginning of an exciting new life, but instead, turned into a nightmare the first night she was there. She was forced into sex trafficking for nearly 6 years before she managed to escape. She talks about how she recovered, managed to get back on her feet, and is now educating law enforcement and others on the signs and dangers of trafficking.