Episodes

  • Season 4 Finale: Detox, Destress & Reset — Preparing Our Plates and Minds for 2026

    Season 4 Finale: Detox, Destress & Reset — Preparing Our Plates and Minds for 2026
    Jan 12 2026
    As Season 4 comes to a close, Chef April Fontenot invites you to slow down, reflect, and reset. In this finale episode of Let’s Talk Food, we’re focusing on detoxing the body, destressing the mind, and setting realistic intentions as we prepare for 2026. From gentle gut resets and mindful eating to releasing stress around food, routines, and expectations, Chef April shares practical, sustainable tips to help you feel lighter, more balanced, and ready for what’s next—without restriction or guilt. This episode is about clarity, peace, and progress as we close one chapter and step confidently into a new year. 🎧 Episodes available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Connect with Chef April 💌 Email: april3802@outlook.com Follow the Let’s Talk Food Family:
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👉 https://www.podbean.com/pro/PodbeancomPBNEW Food & Drink for Detox & Calm Whole Foods Focus: Prioritize fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, nuts, and seeds for essential fiber and nutrients. Limit Inflammatory Foods: Cut back on added sugars, processed snacks, and excessive caffeine, which can increase inflammation and stress. Hydration: Drink plenty of water to help flush toxins and support bodily functions. Gut Health: Add fermented foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, or kombucha for beneficial bacteria. Detoxifying Foods: Incorporate beets, leafy greens, garlic, citrus, and cruciferous veggies (broccoli, cauliflower) to support liver function. Herbal Teas: Green tea and herbal blends can offer antioxidant support. Lifestyle & Rituals for Stress Relief Mindful Eating: Slow down, savor your food, and crea te a peaceful eating environment. Movement: Gentle exercise like walking or yoga promotes relaxation and helps with toxin elimination through sweat. Sleep: Prioritize quality sleep to support your body's natural repair and detox processes. Baths & Showers: Warm baths with Epsom salts can relax muscles and improve sleep, while cool showers can invigorate. Deep Breathing: Abdominal breathing calms the nervous system and improves oxygen exchange. Digital Detox: Set boundaries with devices to reduce mental clutter and stress. Quick 2026 Reset Ideas Green Smoothies: Blend spinach, avocado, lemon, chia seeds, and water for a nutrient-packed start. Liver Boost Salad: Combine beets, apples, chickpeas, and tahini dressing to support bile flow. Veggie Soups: Light, vegetable-based soups for dinner can be easily digestible.
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    47 mins
  • The Future Is Served: Menu Order AI Founder Melissa Butler Joins Let’s Talk Food

    The Future Is Served: Menu Order AI Founder Melissa Butler Joins Let’s Talk Food
    Jan 5 2026

    Eating healthier doesn’t mean giving up takeout—and today’s guest is proving just that. On this episode of Let’s Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot welcomes an innovative and inspiring leader in food tech, Mrs. Melissa Butler, Founder & CEO of the fast-growing Menu Order AI App. Designed for foodies from all backgrounds—including those on GLP-1 lifestyles and beyond—Menu Order AI makes it easy to find and order specialty and healthier menu options from your favorite local and nationwide restaurants. We’ve all been there: you’re ordering takeout, but someone wants a healthier option… and all you see are greasy burgers and fries. Or maybe you’ve made a New Year’s resolution to start the year off right with smarter food choices. Menu Order AI was created for those exact moments—helping users feel confident, included, and empowered when ordering food. Melissa Butler has been featured in major publications such as Yahoo Finance, and her impact has gone global through international Indian publications where foreign-language access helps users navigate her incredible app worldwide. With 80,000+ followers on TikTok and 20,000+ followers on Instagram, Melissa is leading a movement that blends technology, wellness, and real-life convenience. She’s a passionate advocate for mindful eating, a mom, and a talented businesswoman who believes everyone deserves to feel good about the food choices and lifestyles they choose. This episode is packed with inspiration, innovation, and practical insight into the future of food ordering. 🎧

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    37 mins
  • 🥂 Pop, Plate & Party: New Year’s Eve Dinner Ideas to Ring It In

    🥂 Pop, Plate & Party: New Year’s Eve Dinner Ideas to Ring It In
    Jan 1 2026
    Chef April Fontenot is helping you ring in the New Year with festive, stress-free dinner ideas inspired by NYT Cooking’s New Year’s Eve menu roundup. From party-ready appetizers to celebratory mains and sweet endings, this episode is packed with inspiration to help you pop bottles, plate great food, and party your way into the New Year. 🥂✨ 👉 Get the full article here: https://cooking.nytimes.com/68861692-nyt-cooking/4052043-new-years-eve-dinner-ideas 💌 Email: april3802@outlook.com Follow the Let’s Talk Food Family: 🍴 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood 🎥 TikTok: @coopies.american 🎧 Episodes available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast — 30-Day Free Trial! Podbean Unlimited Hosting (Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW) Podbean Unlimited Business Plans: 👉 https://www.podbean.com/pro/PodbeancomPBNEW
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    35 mins
  • “Santa, Sides & Sentiment: The Deeper Meaning of Christmas Food”

    “Santa, Sides & Sentiment: The Deeper Meaning of Christmas Food”
    Dec 31 2025
    In this heartfelt holiday episode of the Let’s Talk Food podcast, Chef April Fontenot reflects on her own Christmas traditions and explores the deeper meaning behind the foods we gather around each year. From cherished side dishes and nostalgic flavors to faith, family, and fellowship, Chef April breaks down how Christmas food symbolizes love, generosity, and the true reason for the season. This episode goes beyond the plate—highlighting how holiday meals connect generations, tell stories, and remind us why we gather in the first place. Whether you’re cooking for a crowd or reminiscing about Christmases past, this conversation will leave you inspired, grounded, and grateful. ✨ Tune in for a thoughtful blend of food, tradition, and meaning—Christmas style. Connect with Chef April 💌 Email: april3802@outlook.com Follow the Let’s Talk Food Family: 🍴 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood 🎥 TikTok: @coopies.american 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@aprilfontenot9354 🎧 Episodes available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast — 30-Day Free Trial! Podbean Unlimited Hosting Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW) 👉 https://www.podbean.com/PodbeancomPBNEW Podbean Unlimited Business Plans: 👉 https://www.podbean.com/pro/PodbeancomPBNEW
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    26 mins
  • One Year Anniversary Show Cheers to One Year! 🎉 The Journey of the Let’s Talk Food Podcast

    One Year Anniversary Show Cheers to One Year! 🎉 The Journey of the Let’s Talk Food Podcast
    Dec 21 2025
    Cheers to One Year! The Journey of the Let’s Talk Food Podcast The Let’s Talk Food Podcast is celebrating ONE amazing year! 🎉 Chef April Fontenot reflects on the journey, the guests, and the community that made it all possible. Thank you for your continued love and support—this next chapter is going to be even better! 🍴🎙️ The Let’s Talk Food Podcast is officially one year old, and Chef April Fontenot is celebrating this milestone with gratitude, reflection, and a whole lot of flavor! 🎉🍽️ In this special anniversary episode, Chef April looks back on an incredible year of conversations centered around food, culture, wellness, entrepreneurship, and the stories that bring us together at the table. From inspiring guests and viral moments to lessons learned behind the mic, this episode is a heartfelt thank-you to the listeners who made it all possible. Chef April also shares what’s next for Let’s Talk Food, exciting goals for the upcoming year, and why food will always be more than just what’s on the plate—it’s connection, community, and conversation. Thank you for rocking with us for a full year. Let’s keep talking food! 🥂 Connect with Chef April 💌 Email: april3802@outlook.com Follow the Let’s Talk Food Family: 🍴 Instagram: @coopiesamericancuisineandseafood 🎥 TikTok: @coopies.american 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@aprilfontenot9354 🎧 Episodes available wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! 🎙️ Start Your Own Podcast — 30-Day Free Trial! Podbean Unlimited Hosting (Promo Code: PodbeancomPBNEW) 👉 https://www.podbean.com/PodbeancomPBNEW Podbean Unlimited Business Plans: 👉 https://www.podbean.com/pro/PodbeancomPBNEW
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    32 mins
  • Podcast Update…..

    Podcast Update…..
    Dec 18 2025

    Chef April has an update for you… Happy Holidays! 🎄

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    5 mins
  • “Hole Lotta Love: Chef April Fontenot Celebrates National Have a Bagel Day”

    “Hole Lotta Love: Chef April Fontenot Celebrates National Have a Bagel Day”
    Dec 13 2025

    It’s National Have a Bagel Day, and Chef April Fontenot is serving up comfort, carbs, and cozy vibes on the Let’s Talk Food podcast! In this warm and flavorful episode, Chef April celebrates one of the most iconic breakfast foods of all time while pairing it with a relaxing movie night for the ultimate food-and-film experience.

    From crispy toasted edges to soft, chewy centers, Chef April dives into what makes a bagel truly special. She shares her favorite bagel flavors, classic and creative topping combinations, and fun foodie facts that make this humble round bread worthy of its own holiday. Whether you’re team everything bagel, cinnamon raisin, or a fully loaded savory stack, there’s something here for every bagel lover.

    This episode also embraces slowing down and enjoying life’s simple pleasures — good food, a great movie, and intentional moments of comfort. Chef April talks about unwinding with a cozy film and highlights the movie “Oh What Fun”, a perfect pick for a relaxed food-and-film night that pairs beautifully with a warm bagel and your favorite spread.

    🎬 Movie References: Oh What Fun (Amazon Prime Video) 👉 https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0FVKNVJ7G

    Oh What Fun – Trailer / Clip (YouTube) 👉 https://youtu.be/FRfj0OHlcvo?si=8i-ghNa46hFJkGmMe

    Whether you’re enjoying a bagel for breakfast, brunch, or as a cozy movie-night snack, this episode blends flavor, fun, and feel-good energy you’ll want to savor.

    So grab your favorite bagel, pour a cup of coffee (or tea), press play, and settle in for a delicious episode that’s guaranteed to leave you smiling — and hungry.

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    Perfect for creators, food lovers, and entrepreneurs ready to share their voice with the world.

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    28 mins
  • Stressed About Holiday Eating? Let’s Breathe Through It Together

    Stressed About Holiday Eating? Let’s Breathe Through It Together
    Dec 11 2025

    The holidays are full of joy, connection… and let’s be honest, a little food stress too. In this episode of Let’s Talk Food, Chef April Fontenot opens up about food anxiety during the festive season and shares gentle, realistic tips to help you enjoy holiday meals without guilt or pressure. You’ll learn how to cope with emotional eating triggers, set healthy boundaries with food, and give yourself grace during the busiest time of year.

    Chef April also shares highlights from her week and her exciting Christmas countdown moments, giving you a personal and uplifting peek into her holiday season.

    She also references the article “How to cope with food anxiety during the festive season” from The Conversation for deeper insight:

    👉 https://theconversation.com/how-to-cope-with-food-anxiety-during-the-festive-season-245728

    Connect with Chef April

    💌 Email: april3802@outlook.com

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    📺 YouTube: youtube.com/@aprilfontenot9354

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    37 mins