The Writer's Feast Wed, 13 May 2026 22:33:31 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2539601 en-us © 2026 The Writer's Feast yes 51969788-b859-53aa-aef5-a4dd78f3e647 Jackie Casella episodic false Where stories simmer, memories marinate, and creativity is served.

Join us at the table as writers gather to break bread and share the flavors that shaped their words. From childhood kitchens to midnight snacks, from cultural traditions to creative rituals, each episode is a rich conversation about how food connects to memory, identity, and the creative spirit.

Over bites and sips tailored to each guest’s story, we explore what fuels the writer on the page and at the table. Pull up a chair. There's always room for one more.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Jackie Casella https://storage.buzzsprout.com/dcdufbqwdcgw30tbwyawwi2an0ty?.jpg The Writer's Feast Gardens, Gatherings & Getting Out There with Jessica Trujillo Gardens, Gatherings & Getting Out There with Jessica Trujillo This episode of The Writer’s Feast wanders through writing habits, garden plans, community events, and the quiet art of learning how to show up, even when social awkwardness would rather stay home.

Our menu was inspired by a childhood favorite of Jessica's and brought the heat with  Habenero Chicken Enchiladas, black beans and rice courtesy of The Matador in Tacoma. We paired the dish with Lime Jarritos and Mexican Coke...naturally. 

]]> This episode of The Writer’s Feast wanders through writing habits, garden plans, community events, and the quiet art of learning how to show up, even when social awkwardness would rather stay home.

Our menu was inspired by a childhood favorite of Jessica's and brought the heat with  Habenero Chicken Enchiladas, black beans and rice courtesy of The Matador in Tacoma. We paired the dish with Lime Jarritos and Mexican Coke...naturally. 

]]> Jackie Casella Buzzsprout-19174535 Wed, 13 May 2026 22:00:00 -0400 4432 1 4 full false Bat Girl Basically a Rock Star with Cat Melaunie Bat Girl Basically a Rock Star with Cat Melaunie Cat Melaunie reminds us that inspiration doesn’t arrive with a grand entrance. It shows up in Sunday burritos, a half-formed thought, or a windows-down kind of day. We talk about the small moments that turn into poems, the strange tenderness of a sad banana, and how art sneaks in when you’re just living your life. It’s warm, a little weird, and deeply human. We laugh, we cry, we snack, and somehow, it all makes sense.

Hear a sad banana poem at the end. 

Our menu is inspired by Cat's mom's Sunday morning breakfast burritos with beans, bacon and all the fixin's. We snacked on handful of sweets thanks to Hi Chews and Jolly Rancher Gummies. 

]]> Cat Melaunie reminds us that inspiration doesn’t arrive with a grand entrance. It shows up in Sunday burritos, a half-formed thought, or a windows-down kind of day. We talk about the small moments that turn into poems, the strange tenderness of a sad banana, and how art sneaks in when you’re just living your life. It’s warm, a little weird, and deeply human. We laugh, we cry, we snack, and somehow, it all makes sense.

Hear a sad banana poem at the end. 

Our menu is inspired by Cat's mom's Sunday morning breakfast burritos with beans, bacon and all the fixin's. We snacked on handful of sweets thanks to Hi Chews and Jolly Rancher Gummies. 

]]> Jackie Casella Buzzsprout-19063233 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 23:00:00 -0400 3196 1 3 full false Cookbooks, Countertops and Supporting Local with Kris Hay Cookbooks, Countertops and Supporting Local with Kris Hay A conversation with Kris Hay (aka Ms. Tacoma Aroma Flavor) on cookbooks, small business, and building something meaningful in Tacoma. One recipe, one risk, and one shared table at a time.

Our menu revolves around Kris's love of tomatoes with a tomato & mozzarella salad, fresh tomatoes, hot tea and baked treats from Chai Pyala. 

]]> A conversation with Kris Hay (aka Ms. Tacoma Aroma Flavor) on cookbooks, small business, and building something meaningful in Tacoma. One recipe, one risk, and one shared table at a time.

Our menu revolves around Kris's love of tomatoes with a tomato & mozzarella salad, fresh tomatoes, hot tea and baked treats from Chai Pyala. 

]]> Jackie Casella Buzzsprout-19002840 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400 4024 1 2 full false Franzia and Synchronicity with Jenni Prange Boran Franzia and Synchronicity with Jenni Prange Boran On the very first episode of The Writer’s Feast we connect with Jenni Prange Boran and talk about where writing meets real life, and small moments start to feel like something more and why boxed wine might be the perfect companion to it all.

Our menu includes fresh sourdough toast with butter, topped with sauteed cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil -- paired with mimosas for good measure (only because it was too early in the morning for Franzia). 

]]> On the very first episode of The Writer’s Feast we connect with Jenni Prange Boran and talk about where writing meets real life, and small moments start to feel like something more and why boxed wine might be the perfect companion to it all.

Our menu includes fresh sourdough toast with butter, topped with sauteed cherry tomatoes, garlic, basil and olive oil -- paired with mimosas for good measure (only because it was too early in the morning for Franzia). 

]]> Jackie Casella Buzzsprout-18948921 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500 4177 1 1 full false