Women Beyond a Certain Age Podcast

Comfort Food (Rebroadcast)

Denise and Diane talk comfort food. Read down for their recipes!
Visit our podcast website, join our Facebook Group and like our Page, listen to all our past episodes, follow us on Instagram or drop us a line!Women Beyond a Certain Age is a weekly podcast by Denise Vivaldo and Diane Worthington. They bring their own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoints to the topics they discuss. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. Diane Worthington, host and producer. Diane’s books on Amazon.Denise Vivaldo, host and producer. Denise’s books on Amazon.All other hats worn by Cindie Flannigan. See Cindie’s work here. 
Denise’s Spaghetti SauceMakes 6 servings
Ingredients:1 lb ground turkey or beef2 Tbsp olive oil1 medium onion, chopped½ tsp dried oregano2 cloves garlic, chopped1 (28-ounce) San Marzano whole or diced tomatoes2 cups dry red wine 2 Tbsp fresh basil leaves, choppedSalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions:1. Sauté turkey or beef in a large skillet over high heat until browned. Transfer to a plate with a slotted spoon, discard any fat left in the skillet.2. Place olive oil the same skillet over medium high heat, add onion and oregano, sauté 5-7 minutes until golden, add garlic, sauté 1 minute more.3. Break up tomatoes with your hands (if using whole), add to onion mixture; add wine. Return turkey or beef to skillet, stirring to combine. 4. Let cook 2-2½ hours. 5. Remove from heat and stir in basil. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
 
Diane’s Chicken and Leek Soup with Matzo BallsServes 6 to 8
Feeling like a cold or flu may be coming your way? Try this magical potion that some consider to be better than medicine. This is the dish to have on days when you just need a cup of comfort. Serve it as a main dish for lunch or dinner.
The soup is made in two stages: some of the vegetables are used to prepare the chicken broth and then strained out; fresh vegetables are added to the stock and simmered until just cooked through. The two-step process both flavors the soup and results in vegetables that are perfectly cooked. The leeks add an usual and pleasing addition. You can purchase schmaltz in the freezer section of the supermarket or make it yourself, or substitute vegetable oil.
Soup1 4- to 5-pound roasting chicken, cut into serving pieces4 cups chicken broth8 cups water2 medium onions, finely chopped8 carrots, peeled, 4 cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 4 cut into 3-by-1/2-inch-thick strips3 parsnips, peeled, 1 cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices; 2 cut into 3-by-1/2-inch-thick strips2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices1 bunch fresh dill, leaves plucked and coarsely choppedSalt and freshly ground black pepper6 leeks, white and light green parts only, cleaned and left whole3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
Matzo Balls1/4 cup rendered chicken fat (schmaltz) or vegetable oil4 large eggs, lightly beaten1 cup matzo meal1 1/2 teaspoons salt1/4 cup seltzer or other sparkling water
Garnish3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley1. Place the chicken in a large soup pot, add the broth and water, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim the soup. Add the onions, sliced carrots, and parsnip, celery, and dill. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until the chicken is cooked and the soup is full flavored, skim periodically. Season with salt and pepper.2. Strain the soup through a large strainer into another pot. Remove the chicken and discard the cooked vegetables. Remove the chicken meat from the bones, discarding the skin and any cartilage, and tear the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Cover and refrigerate.3. Add the leeks and the remaining carrots and parsnips to the soup, adjust the seasoning, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes, or until the leeks are tender. Add the parsley and reserved chicken. Let cool then refrigerate, covered, for at least 8 hours, or overnight.4. About 1 hour before serving, make the matzo balls: In a medium bowl, whisk together the schmaltz or oil and eggs. In another small bowl, mix the matzo meal and salt together. Add the matzo meal to the eggs and mix well. Add the seltzer and mix until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes.5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat, and drop matzo balls approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter into the barely simmering water. Cover and cook for 20 to 30 minutes, or until the matzo balls are cooked through. With a slotted spoon, transfer the matzo balls to a bowl.6. To serve, remove the fat layer from the soup and reheat the soup over medium heat until hot. Add the matzo balls and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or just until heated through.7. Ladle the soup and matzo balls into large bowls, and garnish with the parsley.Advance Preparation: The soup may be made up to 2 days ahead. The matzo balls can be made up to 4 hours ahead, covered, and left at room temperature.
 
 
 

Coping Strategies

Denise and Diane talk about coping strategies and share input from friends, listeners, and the folks at Kitchen Quarantine.
Ten Percent Happier is a book, a podcast and an app by Dan Harris.
Visit our podcast website, join our Facebook Group and like our Page, listen to all our past episodes, follow us on Instagram or drop us a line!Women Beyond a Certain Age is a weekly podcast by Denise Vivaldo and Diane Worthington. They bring their own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoints to the topics they discuss. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. Diane Worthington, host and producer. Diane’s books on Amazon.Denise Vivaldo, host and producer. Denise’s books on Amazon.All other hats worn by Cindie Flannigan. See Cindie’s work here.
 
 

Bucket List (Rebroadcast)

On Wednesdays for the next few weeks we'll be posting some of our favorite episodes from the past. This episode won us a TASTE Award for best lifestyle podcast of 2019! Enjoy!
Diane and Denise talk bucket list trips and going to Africa.
Women Beyond a Certain Age is a weekly podcast by Denise Vivaldo and Diane Worthington. They bring their own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoints to the topics they discuss. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. 
Links to things discussed on this episode:
US citizens can apply for Global Entry for expedited clearance through border security at https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/how-apply
Do you need shots before you travel? Check on it here https://www.cdc.gov/features/vaccines-travel/index.html
The Royal Malewane Hotel https://www.theroyalportfolio.com/royal-malewane/overview/
Kruger National Park http://www.krugerpark.co.za
The Farmstead https://www.theroyalportfolio.com/blog/introducing-the-farmstead-at-royal-malewane/
The Silo Hotel https://www.theroyalportfolio.com/the-silo/overview/
The Granary Cafe https://www.theroyalportfolio.com/the-silo/experiences/at/the-granary-cafe/
Cape Town Visitor’s Guide https://www.capetown.travel
Nelson Mandela Musuem https://www.nelsonmandelamuseum.org.za
Apartheid Museum https://www.apartheidmuseum.org
Victoria Falls https://victoriafallstourism.org
If you are an alumni of Cal Berkeley consider joining one of their trips https://alumni.berkeley.edu/travel/cal-discoveries
Gotham Bar & Grill https://www.gothambarandgrill.com
Tootsie https://www.tootsiemusical.com/?gclid=CjwKCAjw8qjnBRA-EiwAaNvhwIBoX7tBTGtv32LT_Ojcsi0XJoEljlOmSWthtfmFJ8ac5JnW9pSfIBoCzNoQAvD_BwE
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Diane is an expert on California and American cuisine. She is the author of over 20 cookbooks and has twice won the James Beard Award. She is a nationally syndicated food columnist and an award-winning radio show host. You can find out more about her at: https://seriouslysimplefood.com Her books are on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Diane-Rossen-Worthington/e/B000APOMUE/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1546204440&sr=8-1 
Denise is an award-winning food stylist and author of The Food Stylist's Handbook as well as 8 other books. She speaks and teaches and wanders globe. She also blogs for the Huffington Post. You can find out more about her at: https://denisevivaldo.com Her books are on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Denise-Vivaldo/e/B001K8QNRA/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1546204547&sr=1-1 
Podcast credits: Cindie Flannigan does everything technical and internet-related. You can find out more about her at: https://denisevivaldogroup.com/team/  or https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindie-flannigan-27a29a133/
 

Going Out with a Bang

Denise sends voice memos from her last food styling job, a satellite media tour in Pixley, California. See Denise’s photos on our Facebook page!
A satellite media tour (an SMT) is a series of TV, radio and online interviews conducted in a single day from a single location remotely connected live via satellite. Typically, about 3 dozen interviews are scheduled, starting with morning shows on the east coast and working their way west.
Visit our podcast website, join our Facebook Group and like our Page, listen to all our past episodes, follow us on Instagram or drop us a line!Women Beyond a Certain Age is a weekly podcast by Denise Vivaldo and Diane Worthington. They bring their own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoints to the topics they discuss. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. Diane Worthington, host and producer. Diane’s books on Amazon.Denise Vivaldo, host and producer. Denise’s books on Amazon.All other hats worn by Cindie Flannigan. See Cindie’s work here.
 
 

Distantly Social

Denise and Diane discuss the coronavirus.
Visit our podcast website, join our Facebook Group and like our Page, listen to all our past episodes, follow us on Instagram or drop us a line!Women Beyond a Certain Age is a weekly podcast by Denise Vivaldo and Diane Worthington. They bring their own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoints to the topics they discuss. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. Diane Worthington, host and producer. Diane’s books on Amazon.Denise Vivaldo, host and producer. Denise’s books on Amazon.All other hats worn by Cindie Flannigan. See Cindie’s work here.
 

Invisibility

Denise and Diane discuss feeling invisible and devalued.
Read Here’s the Real Reason Older Women Don’t Want to Be Invisible by Ann Brenoff
Get Disrupt Aging by Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO or AARP.
Visit our podcast website, join our Facebook Group and like our Page, listen to all our past episodes, follow us on Instagram or drop us a line!Women Beyond a Certain Age is a weekly podcast by Denise Vivaldo and Diane Worthington. They bring their own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoints to the topics they discuss. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. Diane Worthington, host and producer. Diane’s books on Amazon.Denise Vivaldo, host and producer. Denise’s books on Amazon.All other hats worn by Cindie Flannigan. See Cindie’s work here.
 
 

Loneliness

Denise and Diane discuss loneliness and how they deal with it as they get older.
Visit our podcast website, join our Facebook Group and like our Page, listen to all our past episodes, follow us on Instagram or drop us a line!Women Beyond a Certain Age is a weekly podcast by Denise Vivaldo and Diane Worthington. They bring their own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoints to the topics they discuss. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. Diane Worthington, host and producer. Diane’s books on Amazon.Denise Vivaldo, host and producer. Denise’s books on Amazon.All other hats worn by Cindie Flannigan. See Cindie’s work here.

The Legendary Betty Fussell, Part 2

Denise and Diane continue their conversation with the author of My Kitchen Wars and Eat Live Love Die: Selected Essays, Betty Fussell.
Get her books!
Read Betty Fussell is Fierce, Funny and Frank by Kelly Grogan.
Get information on the Santa Barbara Culinary Experience, March 13-15, 2020.
Visit our podcast website, join our Facebook Group and like our Page, listen to all our past episodes, follow us on Instagram or drop us a line!Women Beyond a Certain Age is a weekly podcast by Denise Vivaldo and Diane Worthington. They bring their own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoints to the topics they discuss. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women. Diane Worthington, host and producer. Diane’s books on Amazon.Denise Vivaldo, host and producer. Denise’s books on Amazon.All other hats worn by Cindie Flannigan. See Cindie’s work here.