Creative Cravings Lauren Feingold and Sari Feingold

Pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, enjoy a sweet treat, and dig in!
This episode is for you and your foodie friends! In our conversation with Chef Danielle, you’ll not only crave a big (carb-filled) brunch, but you’ll also crave taking action towards your biggest dreams. Danielle shares all of her creative cravings: bringing friends, family, and followers joy through food, cooking Italian family recipes, entertaining her followers on social media, and growing her baked goods business nationwide. We can’t wait for you to learn how her Grandma Rosemarie inspired her to become the “bada$$ baking boss” that she is today. Danielle’s story of turning some lemons in her life into a thriving business is truly inspiring.
Tune in to hear how we (co-hosts and exec producers, Sari and Lauren) ended up meeting Danielle in NYC, Danielle’s 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest, all about a new secret project she’s working on, behind the scenes from filming The Big Brunch, and the unconventional way she sometimes comes up with new recipes for The Hungry Gnome. She even blesses us all with some pro baking tips, and shares who she’d love to brunch with one day! Catch her making us laugh with some “Long Island Mom” phrases at the end of the episode. You may even want to take notes as you listen — this one is full of recommendations to cross off of your food bucket list in Chicago, New York, and beyond. Enjoy!
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Welcome to Creative Cravings podcast! We're delighted you're here. This is our one-of-a-kind ... ok, two of a kind ;) birthday episode! We hope you enjoy learning a bit more about us, your co-hosts, as we answer 31 Questions in this fun and insightful episode.
For all things mentioned in this episode, get the full SHOW NOTES here with how to sign up for our newsletter, order your Cookies for a Cause, and enjoy a few discounts to brands we know you'll love as much as we do.
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Welcome to Creative Cravings Podcast, Season 3 Episode 3! It’s our most musical & edu-taining episode yet! Tune in for Homer Bryant's wisdom and ingredients for living life to the fullest in the dance studio and beyond — plus, so much more!
Food for thought from this episode: “The fun is in the discipline, the discipline is in the fun!” (and, “no dance without finance!”).
Donate to Chicago Multi-Cultural Dance Center’s (CMDC) GoFundMe (tipping gofundme is optional). 
Excited to keep in touch? Sign up (it’s free!) to be a Creative Cravings Insider for exclusive, fun email giveaways + to find out about new podcast episodes and must-try global recipes. 
The Hiplet Ballerinas are going on Tour Feb 16th! Don’t miss their special Black History Month show at Evanston Township High School Feb 1st. Get your tickets by emailing blackhistorymonth@eths202.org before Feb 1. Enjoy this short Hiplet: Because We Can documentary too, while we all wait for #HIPLET to come out.
Thank you to our sponsor: 
Landman Dental Associates: Visit Landman Dental to book your appointment for a cosmetic dentistry consultation with Dr. Carole to discuss the smile makeover of your dreams or for other dental needs!
The continuation of our show is possible with your support, so please consider making a contribution to our Creative Cravings crowdfunding campaign page. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and from Gracie the podCAT! 
Have you clicked subscribe or follow on whichever podcast platform you’re listening to Creative Cravings podcast? Make sure you do, so you’ll get the notification when our birthday month episode releases on Feb 27th! Thanks for joining us!
Stay connected on Instagram:
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@hipletballerinas , @cmdc_school , @homerhbryant
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Other dance-related episodes you’ll love:
With renowned violinist, Lindsey Stirling (Craving Fudgy Crinkle Cookies) - listen while baking!
With celeb dancer, Val Chmerkovskiy (Craving Italian Cuisine) - listen for a pick-me-up!
With Kinrgy guide, Rebekah Rinehart (Craving Charcuterie) - listen when you’re craving some self-care!
Livin’ Life to the Fullest Playlist including Homer’s recs!
Learn more about the cuisine of St. Thomas & the Caribbean here.
Want to hear us talk about you & your biz in an ad-spot on the pod to an aligned audience? Email us at hello@creativecravingspodcast.com to be a sponsor! We can’t wait to discuss the creative options and opportunities. 
Shop The Beachwaver for sustainable haircare & styling products! Use CREATIVECRAVINGSWAVE at checkout for an extra 10% off. Check out our inspiring podcast episode with the Potempa sister founders! 
Leaves of Leisure by Allison Ullo 
Tea Lover? 15% off any order with code CREATIVECRAVINGS15 

Happy Holiday Season, Entrepreneurship Month, and Giving Tuesday! If you love this epsiode, please share it with a friend!
 
Food for thought from this episode: “Practice gratitude to welcome joy!” 
Sign up (it’s free!) to be a Creative Cravings Insider for exclusive, fun email giveaways and to find out about new podcast episodes & must-try global recipes. 
 
Got a craving to try anything (or everything!) we shared “on air?” 
Enjoy an exclusive 20% off your first seasonal Winter Bivium Box, any time, with code CREATIVECRAVINGS20. “Practice makes pasta!” Follow on Instagram @biviumbox  
Follow @creative.cravings on Instagram to see our adventures in cooking the Fall Bivium box! We’ll be adding a video to our Travel Through Your Tastebuds Series of our “trip” to Umbria, Italy from the comfort of our Chicago kitchen. 
 
Thank you to our sponsors: 
Pen & Paces by Cindy Smith
Gifts for runners: 20% off anything with code CREATIVECRAVINGS 
 
The Pantry by Hilary Burns
For the foodie: 15% off The Weekly Digest Annual Membership with code CRAVINGS15
 
Leaves of Leisure by Allison Ullo 
Tea Lover? 15% off any order with code CREATIVECRAVINGS15 
Try the Recipe Ready bundle & Allie’s Autumn Breeze Hot Toddy Recipe
 
Also, shop The Beachwaver for haircare & styling products, especially for the holidays! Use CREATIVECRAVINGSWAVE at checkout for an extra 10% off. Check out our inspiring podcast episode with the Potempa sister founders! 
 
Want to hear us talk about you & your biz in an ad-spot on the pod to an aligned audience? Email us at hello@creativecravingspodcast.com to be a sponsor! We can’t wait to discuss the creative options and opportunities. 
 
Are you a founder craving help on your entrepreneurial journey? Send us a note about you, your business, and your coaching needs to hello@creativecravingspodcast.com. We’ll be in touch to schedule your first 1:1 Creative Cravings Coaching & Consulting session in December, if it’s a good fit. Dig in to our menu of topics to start brainstorming how we can best serve you. 
 
Are you “Craving Saving the Cats” with us for #GivingTuesday? Check out the featured reward on our crowdfunding campaign page, for another round of helping Chicago Cat Rescue, together. A portion of your contribution will support our podcast production as well. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts, and from Gracie the podCAT!   
 
Did you know you can listen to the pod on Creative Cravings website and on Spotify?
Check out these Season 2 episodes:
With celeb dancer, Val Chmerkovskiy (Craving Italian Cuisine) - listen for a pick-me-up!
With renowned violinist, Lindsey Stirling (Craving Fudgy Crinkle Cookies) - listen while baking for the holidays!
 
Livin’ Life to the Fullest Playlist 
Cheers to being happy, healthy, full and fulfilled in 2023 and beyond! - Lauren & Sari

Welcome to Season 3! It’s time for a taste of Brazil and France, through the eyes of our delightful guest, Jaíne Mackievicz. This is our foodiest episode yet so you’re in for a treat! Tune in for lots of laughs, heartfelt life advice, Latin American food recs, and to learn about the secret ingredients for getting outside your comfort zone in order to chase your creative cravings. Jaíne embodies the spirit of Julia Child so well, it’s no wonder she cooked her way to victory on The Food Network’s first season of The Julia Child Challenge. Whether you love to cook or not, we hope this episode inspires you to stay tremendously interested in whatever lights you up. 
Enter to be our 2nd annual Trick & Treat Challenge WINNER by October 27th! Hint: the best caramel apples are involved. Giveaway details below:
Trick & Treat! Join Creative Cravings Newsletter by October 27, 2022 @11:59pm ET to enter our fun, email-only Kilwins Wrigleyville x Creative Cravings Halloween Challenge + Giveaway. Hint: the best caramel apples are involved. We will contact the WINNER on Halloween 10/31
You get 5 entries if you share on social media that you listen to the episode! Tag @creative.cravings and @mackievicz so we can say thank you!  
Thank you to Kilwins Wrigleyville in Chicago for sponsoring this episode. A big thank you to Dr. Carole and Landman Dental Associates for supporting Season 3! Got a craving to be one of our wonderful sponsors? Get in touch at hello@creativecravingspodcast.com! 
Thank you to all of our wonderful funders who participated in our crowdfunding campaign to make this a special season. Creative Cravings is fully created, produced, and edited by the two of us, Sari & Lauren. Stay tuned for details about our virtual holiday party! It’s not too late to snag your ticket by selecting a funding reward. 
Are you a creative entrepreneur with a craving to stand out from the crowd (and your competition?) Work with us at Creative Cravings Coaching & Consulting.
Livin' Life to the Fullest! (by Creative Cravings Podcast Co-hosts + You) including Jaíne's recs!
All things Jaíne: 
Jaíne’s Newsletter
Brigadeiro Recipe 
Julia Child Challenge on The Food Network
Julia Child Challenge Ep 5 - Catch Jaíne's Brigadeiro Trifle
Jacques Pépin Crêpes
As you’ll hear in this episode, we met Jaíne in an awesome foodie community called Cherry Bombe, during their virtual Julia Jubilee event! Want to become a member, too? Select the Cherry Bombe reward when you support our show and we’ll get you set up for a whole year of foodie fun!

Let’s make a toast today —- International Women’s Day 2021—to Melissa Herrera, creator of Mimosa Sisterhood, a comedic storytelling podcast that celebrates the lives of women in history and history-making women, all while honoring the good, the bad, the ugly…and the bubbly!
Grab a drink with us (whether it’s a coffee or a mimosa), as we dig into our podcasting friend’s craving to create her very own show and community of empowered, empowering women.
Tune in to find out:
how we all met (so thankful we did!)
Melissa’s 3 ingredients for living life to the fullest
how she turned her pain into her purpose & podcast
her perspective on how creating can help us heal
the role therapy has had in her life, and some self-care practices for mental health
where to get delish mac n cheese with flamin’ hot cheetos
what drinks we’re all sipping on + some recommendations
so many mic drop moments on how to be your best self, regardless of what others think
which music artist inspires her AND has the same bday!
Big news! 11.19.21
After much hard work, we are now crowdfunding in order to produce Season 3 of Creative Cravings podcast. Our variety of rewards for funders are sure to inspire you to chase your creative cravings. With your combined support, we (Lauren and Sari) will be able to green-light our best season yet. 
https://ifundwomen.com/projects/creative-cravings-podcast
Thank you!!
Cheers! If you’re craving a delicious homemade latte / frothy coffee , shop Zulay Kitchen at our personal Creative Cravings link, and use code CREATIVECRAVINGS10 for 10% off from 3/8 to 4/30/21. Check out our IG @creative.cravings for kitchen happiness inspiration :)
VOTE HERE for our cat, Gracie ! We entered her into America’s Favorite Pet competition, and she’s in the quarter-finals. Let’s get her to the Semi Finals, together. Real talk — she is so sweet, comforting, a little sassy, and the best podCAT.
Mac and Cheese Recipe: Gather those ingredients, turn up the kitchen tunes or hit play on this episode, and thank us later! So happy to spread the mac and cheese love from Mindy Segal, an iconic female foodie in the Chicago restaurant game!
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