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Kitchen Chat

Kitchen Chat

By: Margaret McSweeney
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Welcome To Kitchen Chat! I'm Margaret McSweeney - Podcast Host, Brand Consultant, Food & Lifestyle Expert, and believer in Delicious living. I am a Connector, Communicator, and Collaborator. I'm so very happy to share my interviews with top Chefs, Restaurateurs, and successful Entrepreneurs I have met on my travels, along with everyday tips for your Foodie Life - to help you heal, be well, and find delicious moments. Together lets Savor the Day!2026 Art Cooking Food & Wine
Episodes
  • Kitchen Chat® with Tom Parker Bowles

    Kitchen Chat® with Tom Parker Bowles
    8 Sep 2026
    "Food is a prism through which you see everything." Tom Parker Bowles. What does it truly take to define British gastronomy today? In this special London edition of Kitchen Chat®, Margaret McSweeney enjoys a cup of tea in the gardens of Number Sixteen with award-winning food journalist, restaurant critic, author, broadcaster and entrepreneur, Tom Parker Bowles, for an insightful look into the global ingredients of London's thriving dining scene. As Tom emphasizes, "Immigration built this city and made it great." He describes London's delicious culinary diversity, which broadens one's palate. According to Tom, "Roasting, baking and tea are what perhaps the British will be best known for." Margaret enjoyed all three of these alimentary accolades in London, including her memorable meal at the recently reopened Simpsons in the Strand, best known for its domed silver trolleys with master carvers presenting the roasted meats table-side. Margaret had last dined there during the 1970s with her parents. Tom extols the outstanding vision of restaurateur Jeremy King, who just relaunched this historic establishment. Tom also spotlights Wiltons, a London restaurant that opened in 1742. This iconic destination also epitomizes England's roasting legacy. Afternoon Tea is a hallmark of British culture with scones, savory sandwiches and pastries. Drawing from his extensive collaboration with Fortnum & Mason and his definitive book Time for Tea, Tom highlights the precision, history, and cultural significance behind one of Britain's most beloved traditions. His most recent book, Cooking & The Crown, also includes a great section on Tea. As he says, "Tea is a universal language." It's important to prepare the tea properly, and loose leaf is preferred. Book link: Cooking & The Crown: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1783256060 Tom Parker Bowles and his business partners recently launched Christopher's Cordials, "a thoroughly modern celebration of a quintessentially English classic." This non-alcoholic cordial blends pure fruit juice, carefully chosen botanicals, and a judicious measure of organic cane sugar, resulting in sophisticated, forward flavor combinations such as gooseberry and lime. The cordials can be added to sparkling/still water or even a cocktail. This product will hopefully launch in the United States soon. Lastly, Tom shares what is next on his plate. He is working on a book about chili peppers. He describes how this "pungent pod" has become an essential ingredient worldwide, primarily in the cuisines of Mexico, Thailand, and India. Tom Parker Bowles' culinary brilliance shines in this Kitchen Chat. And how true his words are: "Food is a prism through which you see everything." Contact Tom: https://www.instagram.com/tompbowles/ Simpsons in the Strand: https://www.simpsonsinthestrand.co.uk/ Book link: Time for tea; https://www.amazon.com/dp/0008387109 Savor the day! ✅ Be sure to visit KitchenChat.info for more interviews and recipes. Subscribe to the KitchenChat audio podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kitchen-chat-margaret-mcsweeney/id447185040 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3PpcTPpvHEh8eOMfDUm8I9 Webtalkradio: https://www.Webtalkradio.com This podcast is also available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors App and go to the Kitchen Chat series page or visit: https://www.Expertsandauthors.tv
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    24 min
  • Harney & Sons: Tea That Makes You Smile

    Harney & Sons: Tea That Makes You Smile
    12 May 2026

    Join host Margaret McSweeney for a special Tea Themed episode of Kitchen Chat: A Taste of Luxury, History and Hospitality with the true American Masters of Tea and Hospitality Harney & Sons. Visit: https://www.harney.com/.

    Margaret attended the prestigious Chicago Tea Festival, and into a world of refined elegance and storied heritage for an exclusive one-on-one interview with Michael Harney, the Master Tea Blender of the iconic Harney & Sons. Michael Harney is the author of the greatly respected book The Harney & Sons Guide to Tea, a compendium of the fifty-six teas every tea connoisseur should know. On this special episode, Margaret celebrates the journey of a family-led tea empire that has redefined the luxury of hospitality, exploring the perfect synergy between global sourcing and the art of welcoming with the perfect brew. In 1983, John Harney, Michael's father, officially launched Harney & Sons. Harney & Sons now reaches tea enthusiasts on all seven continents, including Antarctica. Harney & Sons masterfully blends the finest tea, artisanal quality with a legacy of impeccable service. Margaret's conversation with Michael Harney explores how the firm translates their family's philosophy of "mouth-filling umami" and timeless hospitality into every tin. She also discovers the brand's most celebrated blends, including the romantic Paris tea and the brisk, high-altitude Havakai Frost, while delving into the nuances of tea sourcing from the gardens of Japan and China. What is your favorite blend of Harney & Sons Tea?

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    ✅ Be sure and visit https://www.KitchenChat.info for more interviews and recipes.

    Subscribe to the KitchenChat audio podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kitchen-chat-margaret-mcsweeney/id447185040 Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/3PpcTPpvHEh8eOMfDUm8I9 or Webtalkradio: htps://www.Webtalkradio.com.

    This podcast is also available on Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire Stick streaming devices. Download the Experts and Authors App and go to the Kitchen Chat series page or visit: https://www.Expertsandauthors.tv

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    11 min
  • Kitchen Chat®: Luxury Home Kitchens with Stacy McCarthy, CMKBD

    Kitchen Chat®: Luxury Home Kitchens with Stacy McCarthy, CMKBD
    21 Apr 2026

    Welcome to a special Kitchen Chat® featuring luxury home kitchens. Host Margaret McSweeney returns to one of her all-time favorite locations for this landmark episode: the historic The Brazilian Court in Palm Beach. Joining Margaret is Stacy McCarthy, CMKBD. As a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer and a Kitchen and Bath Magazine 2025 Innovator of the Year, Stacy's mastery lies in the "transition"—specializing in seamless interior renovations for families navigating significant life challenges. This episode offers a compelling look at the essential framework of modern design, moving beyond fleeting trends to discuss the resurgence of natural woods, the deliberate use of bold color, and the sophisticated evolution of 1970s-inspired aesthetics.

    If you are "reimagining your kitchen," today's show will help provide some insights into working with a designer and making your dream into a reality.

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    10 min
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