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Not From Concentrate

Catherine Smart
Not From Concentrate
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18 episodes

  • Not From Concentrate

    How to Get a Cookbook Deal: Literary Agent Sally Ekus on Pitching, Publishing & Food Media

    03/10/2026 | 49 mins.
    On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Sally Ekus shares her journey from growing up in a culinary publicity household to becoming a successful literary agent herself, despite studying social work during college. Sally talks about how getting into improv comedy has helped to shape her professional life as a publisher, particularly in redefining her relationship with fear and failure. As a true pro, she offers helpful insights into finding an agent for those wanting to pitch a cookbook. Their honest discussion emphasizes the importance of community support, self-care, and staying true to one's creative vision amidst the chaos ensuing around us, and in our own kitchens and brains.
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    Listen to the NFC podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-from-concentrate/id1849667703?l=es-MX
    Listen to the NFC podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZkwq43lAyBt5MFBY5TLy?si=8704410057314570&nd=1&dlsi=506cacaea3e94be0
    Connect with Catherine:
    Podcast website
    Watch the episodes on YouTube
    Follow Catherine on Instagram
    The Not From Concentrate Podcast Instagram
    Catherine's Tiktok
    The Not from Concentrate Tiktok
    Connect with Sally Ekus:
    Sally’s Substack, where you can find Not So Secret Agent
    Sally’s publisher profile
    Sally’s Instagram
    Not From Concentrate team:
    Catherine Smart, Host/Executive Producer
    Kevin O’Connell, Audio and Video Production
    Allie Miller, Associate Producer
  • Not From Concentrate

    Bake Better Cookies with Mallory Oniki of The Palatable Life/Cookie Club Cookbook

    03/03/2026 | 37 mins.
    Mallory Oniki of @thepalatablelife joins us to talk cookies, recipe testing, the ups and downs of creator life, and her first cook book, Cookie Club!
    Not From Concentrate team:
    Catherine Smart, Host/Executive Producer
    Kevin O’Connell, Audio and Video Production
    Allie Miller, Associate Producer
  • Not From Concentrate

    Zoë Komarin Wants You to Get Loose in the Kitchen

    02/24/2026 | 45 mins.
    On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews Zoë Komarin, who shares her culinary journey from the fashion industry to the world of food. She discusses her passion project “MouthBrain” '— the connection between food memories and experiences— and emphasizes the importance of personal connections in cooking. Zoë explains her approach as a food curator, focusing on personalization and simplification in the kitchen to inspire creativity. She discusses her unique approach to teaching cooking through her MouthBrain sessions, where participants are encouraged to be creative and adventurous in the kitchen. Zoë also offers thoughtful insights on how to start cooking with your kids, and the joy and messiness that comes with it. 
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    Check out Catherine's website: https://www.catherinesmart.com/podcast
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    Follow Catherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesmart_
    Listen to the NFC podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-from-concentrate/id1849667703?l=es-MX
    Listen to the NFC podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZkwq43lAyBt5MFBY5TLy?si=8704410057314570&nd=1&dlsi=506cacaea3e94be0
    Connect with Catherine:
    Podcast website
    Watch the episodes on YouTube
    Follow Catherine on Instagram
    The Not From Concentrate Podcast Instagram
    Catherine's Tiktok
    The Not from Concentrate Tiktok
    Connect with Zoë Komarin:
    Zoë’s Substack MouthBrain
    Zoë’s Instagram
    ZoëFoodParty
    Not From Concentrate team:
    Catherine Smart, Host/Executive Producer
    Kevin O’Connell, Audio and Video Production
    Allie Miller, Associate Producer
  • Not From Concentrate

    Aaron Cohen of Gracie's Ice Cream: Community, Creativity & Small Business Marketing

    02/17/2026 | 40 mins.
    On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews Aaron Cohen, who shares his multifaceted journey in the culinary world, highlighting his role as a community builder and the owner of Gracie's Ice Cream.
    Click Here to sign up for the Not From Concentrate newsletter
    Sign up for the NFC newsletter here: https://catherinesmart.substack.com/
    Check out Catherine's website: https://www.catherinesmart.com/podcast
    Follow NFC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notfromconcentratepod/
    Follow NFC on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notfromconcentratepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-91UDdutZOXf
    Follow Catherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesmart_
    Listen to the NFC podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-from-concentrate/id1849667703?l=es-MX
    Listen to the NFC podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZkwq43lAyBt5MFBY5TLy?si=8704410057314570&nd=1&dlsi=506cacaea3e94be0

    Connect with Catherine:
    Podcast website
    Watch the episodes on YouTube
    Follow Catherine on Instagram
    The Not From Concentrate Podcast Instagram
    Catherine's Tiktok
    The Not from Concentrate Tiktok
    Connect with Aaron Cohen:
    Instagram @icecreamgracies
    Gracie’s Ice Cream
    Not From Concentrate team:
    Catherine Smart, Host/Executive Producer
    Kevin O’Connell, Audio and Video Production
    Allie Miller, Associate Producer
  • Not From Concentrate

    How a Private Chef and Culinary Creator Preps, Hosts, and Stays Organized in the Kitchen

    02/10/2026 | 51 mins.
    On this episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews Clare Langan. Clare shares her journey through the culinary world, highlighting her experiences as a private chef/and culinary producer  and what it looks like behind the scenes. Clare offers valuable insights into hosting dinner parties at home, including tips on prep & organization. Clare and Catherine discuss the intersection of aesthetics and functionality in cooking, the importance of investing in quality kitchen tools, and the essentials every home cook should have. Clare shares her experiences in collaborating on a cookbook, the challenges and joys of finding her voice in food media, and practical tips for sparking creativity and maintaining organization in the kitchen.
    Click Here to sign up for the Not From Concentrate newsletter
    Sign up for the NFC newsletter here: https://catherinesmart.substack.com/
    Check out Catherine's website: https://www.catherinesmart.com/podcast
    Follow NFC on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notfromconcentratepod/
    Follow NFC on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notfromconcentratepod?_r=1&_t=ZP-91UDdutZOXf
    Follow Catherine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinesmart_
    Listen to the NFC podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-from-concentrate/id1849667703?l=es-MX
    Listen to the NFC podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZkwq43lAyBt5MFBY5TLy?si=8704410057314570&nd=1&dlsi=506cacaea3e94be0
    Connect with Catherine:
    Podcast website
    Watch the episodes on YouTube
    Follow Catherine on Instagram
    The Not From Concentrate Podcast Instagram
    Catherine's Tiktok
    The Not from Concentrate Tiktok
    Connect with :
    Not From Concentrate team:
    Catherine Smart, Host/Executive Producer
    Kevin O’Connell, Audio and Video Production
    Allie Miller, Associate Producer

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About Not From Concentrate

A lot of food, a little bit all over the place. A food podcast for busy brains from cook/writer/ADHDer Catherine Smart.Tune in for conversations with chefs, authors, creators, and neurodivergent food lovers. We talk personal and professional journeys, sparking creativity, and calming chaos to find joy in (and out) of the kitchen.
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