Beyond the Plate with Carol

09/28/2025

🎙️ Episode 19 drops this Tuesday, 9/30!
My guest is Sue Pappalardo of Aunty's Italian Kitchen. She grew up in the heart of Boston, influenced by her dad’s cooking, and now she’s serving up family-made Italian food from her own truck!
Stay Tuned!

09/23/2025

New episode alert! 🧁
I sat down with Chelsea Stoddard to talk all things Queen City Cupcakes — the origin story, flavor testing, moving into 816 Elm, and the everyday fun of keeping things fresh after 14 years. It’s cupcakes, it’s creativity, and it goes a little Beyond the Plate.

09/23/2025

New episode alert! 🧁
I sat down with Chelsea Stoddard to talk all things Queen City Cupcakes — the origin story, flavor testing, moving into 816 Elm, and the everyday fun of keeping things fresh after 14 years. It’s cupcakes, it’s creativity, and it goes a little Beyond the Plate.
🎧 Link below to listen/watch.

This episode features Chelsea Stoddard, the creative force behind Queen City Cupcakes. We talk about how her shop came to life, the joy of dreaming up new fl...

09/20/2025

Sweet tooth alert! 🚨🧁
A brand-new episode of Beyond the Plate is coming this Tuesday, 9/23! I had such a fun conversation with Chelsea Stoddard of Queen City Cupcakes. She’s been in business for 14 years and has more than 50 cupcake flavors in rotation — talk about variety!

✨ Episode 18 drops Tuesday — and trust me, this one is extra sweet.

09/19/2025

Find Me Friday! 🍝✨

This cozy North End favorite is tucked inside a 19th-century row house overlooking Boston’s oldest public square. The charm, the history, and of course the incredible Italian food make it unforgettable. 😍

Think you know where I was? Drop your guesses below! 👇

09/16/2025

Episode 17: Kevin and Kristine Cornish join me for a conversation about KC's Rib Shack, one of Manchester’s most recognizable restaurants, and their newest venture, Rock n Roll Meatballs. A story full of food, creativity, and community.

09/16/2025

✨ Episode 17 dropped today! ✨

KC's Rib Shack has been a Manchester staple for decades — growing from a love of barbecue into a full New Hampshire landmark with its own unique vibe. And now, there’s a new chapter with Rock n Roll Meatballs, bringing music, meatball flights, and plenty of creativity to the table.

This was such a fun and flavorful conversation — you’ll want to hear it all.
👉 Click the link below to watch on YouTube!

It all starts with KC’s Rib Shack: a barbecue joint born from weekend cookouts that became a true New Hampshire landmark. Over the years, the space has grown...

09/15/2025

Mystery Monday!
This week Darryl and I grabbed lunch at a spot that used to be a farmhouse and now feels like a little getaway. We sat outside on the patio, enjoyed the sunshine, and had such a great meal. Any guesses where we were?

09/14/2025

Episode 17 drops Tuesday, 9/16! I had such a fun time with Kevin and Kristine from KC's Rib Shack and Rock n Roll Meatballs. We laughed, shared stories, and talked about the journey of KC’s and how it’s become such a Manchester favorite. Stay tuned!

09/09/2025

Beyond the Plate with Carol is back with Episode 16!

Chef Chris Noble joins me to share his story and why the new Figaro's Martini Bar + Kitchen has him so inspired. From food to family to finding joy in the kitchen — this episode has it all. 🍷✨ Don’t miss it!

09/09/2025

Episode 16 of Beyond the Plate with Carol just dropped! I catch up with my good friend Chef Chris Noble as he shares his path through the culinary world and what makes the new Figaro's Martini Bar + Kitchen so special.
If you haven’t been yet, you need to check it out!
👉 Check it out — full episode below!

Join me for a conversation with Chef Chris Noble as we look back on how he got started, the lessons learned along the way, and what it means to cook from the...

09/08/2025

O M G! Get on over to The Concord Red Arrow Diner! And check out their new sign! It’s a beauty!