Snacky Tunes

Renee Erickson & The Wants

Episode Summary

Darin is joined by legendary chef Renee Erickson, who sits down to chat about her new cookbook, Sunlight & Breadcrumbs: Making Food with Creativity and Curiosity (Abrams; September 24, 2024; US $37.50; Hardcover), which is available for pre-sale now! They chat all about her creative process, how her restaurants are extended art projects, and how painting came back into her life during the pandemic. Then, we dip into the archives for a little post-punk performance by The Wants. They were currently working on their first album back in 2017 and Lydia and Madison of the band gave us a preview of what they were working on. The album turned out great and you should check it out wherever you listen to music now! As summer rolls on, please consider supporting HRN. Your donations, whatever you can afford, are greatly appreciated. Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features over eighty of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.

Episode Notes

Darin is joined by legendary chef Renee Erickson, who sits down to chat about her new cookbook, Sunlight & Breadcrumbs: Making Food with Creativity and Curiosity (Abrams; September 24, 2024; US $37.50; Hardcover), which is available for pre-sale now! They chat all about her creative process, how her restaurants are extended art projects, and how painting came back into her life during the pandemic.

Then, we dip into the archives for a little post-punk performance by The Wants. They were currently working on their first album back in 2017 and Lydia and Madison of the band gave us a preview of what they were working on. The album turned out great and you should check it out wherever you listen to music now!

As summer rolls on, please consider supporting HRN. Your donations, whatever you can afford, are greatly appreciated.

Snacky Tunes: Music is the Main Ingredient, Chefs and Their Music (Phaidon), is now on shelves at bookstores around the world. It features over eighty of the world’s top chefs who share personal stories of how music has been an important, integral force in their lives. The chefs also give personal recipes and curated playlists too. It’s an anthology of memories, meals and mixtapes. Pick up your copy by ordering directly from Phaidon, or by visiting your local independent bookstore. Visit our site, www.snackytunes.com for more info.

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