Cooking Chat Food and Wine

Author: David Crowley

Welcome to the Cooking Chat Food & Wine podcast where great recipes meet delicious wine pairings! Each episode, we dive into seasonal cooking ideas and the wines that bring them to life. You'll hear from local food producers, winemakers, chefs, home cooks, and occasionally a brewer, all sharing insights to elevate your meals and support the local food system. Building on the themes of our Cook Local, Eat Local podcast, this show expands into broader Cooking Chat topics, blending a love for seasonal ingredients, flavorful recipes, and creative wine pairings. If you're passionate about cooking with fresh, local ingredients and discovering new wine pairings, this podcast is for you. Tune in to get inspired in the kitchen and explore new flavors with us on our tasty Cooking Chat Food & Wine journey!
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Genres: Arts, Food, Home & Garden, Leisure

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Wine Connects Us
Episode 51
Saturday, 4 October, 2025

Stephen Nasiatka of StephenUncorked shares about how wine brings people together, from creative pairings to curated events. This Cooking Chat episode also previews an upcoming nonprofit fundraiser featuring excellent wine paired with Cuban food. Cooking Chat host David Crowley talks with Stephen about how wine can spark meaningful connections, the origins of Stephen's wine journey, and the creative ways he curates tasting experiences for nonprofits, businesses, and community gatherings. Topics include: A unique Pinot Noir pairing with lobster mac & cheese. How Stephen turned a passion for wine into a community-building business. Tips for designing wine events that foster authentic networking. Preview of pairings to try with Cuban cuisine at an upcoming Social Capital Inc. fundraiser at Gustazo Waltham. Insights into Stephen's wine portfolio and philosophy of "drink less, drink better".