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Louise Leonard is a chef, food personality, stylist, booze lover and bon vivant, living the bi-coastal life between Los Angeles and New York. She was crowned the winner of Season 2 of ABC’s prime time hit, The Taste, where she was chosen from a nation-wide search to compete with professional chefs and home cooks. She is also a contributor with Kin Community, YouTube’s #1 multi-channel for women, as host, recipe developer and stylist.
Other work includes styling for the Emmy award winning show, Top Chef, as well as styling for Top Chef Masters, MasterChef, The Chew, Access Hollywood, and Next Food Network Star. She’s also a regular contributor with Vegetarian Times and styled celebrity chef Antonia Lofaso’s The Busy Mom’s Cookbook.
Louise was born and raised in Wisconsin where her mother and father ran a pizza parlor when she was a kid. It was there that she learned how to pour a pint of beer and play pinball, very important skills that would return to her later in life.
Louise specializes in cooking with wine and spirits and is a staunch advocate of supporting local breweries, wineries and distilleries.
She loves to travel and explore, often led by her love of food. She’s known for her ability to pull elements from cuisines around the world that will pair well with her favorite libations.
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of whiskey with a special focus on Jypsi Whiskey, a brand co-founded by country music star Eric Church. We explore the journey of creating this unique whiskey brand with our guests …
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In this episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, I had the pleasure of interviewing Aidan Mehigan from Natterjack Irish Whiskey. Aidan shared the fascinating story behind the Natterjack toad mascot and how the whiskey is a blend of Irish and American …
Today on the show we feature Hemingway Rye, a new and exciting whiskey. I had the pleasure of speaking with Ron Call and Kyle Groth, founding members of this whiskey brand. We delved into their backgrounds, the origins of Hemingway …
Dive into the world of whiskey with this captivating episode of Barrel Room Chronicles, where we are on location at Chambers Bay Distillery for part 2 of our 3 part mini-series in Washington State. We will explore the innovative aging …
In today's episode is a special treat for all you whiskey enthusiasts out there. We're diving deep into the world of whiskey blending with a visit to Doc Swinson's Blending House in Washington State. This is the first episode of …
In this episode, host Kerry Moynahan sits down with Brian Summers of Tuning Spoon to discuss his journey in the hospitality industry and the art of crafting brand experiences. Later on, Chef Louise Leonard joins the show to taste Brian's …
In this episode of the Barrel Room Chronicles, we dive deep into the world of Indian spirits with our esteemed guest, Madhu Kanna. Madhu brings with him a wealth of experience, having spent 18 years in the spirits industry, and …
Curious about how internships and community support play a vital role in the whiskey industry? Join Kerry Moynahan in the first episode of this eye-opening two part special, where she sits down with Ian Brooks, Olivia Babiec, and Justin Rivera …
Join host Kerry Moynahan as he uncovers the captivating journey of Christophe Namer, founder of Cardinal Du Four, who defied the odds in the spirits industry, discovering and falling in love with Armagnac as an alternative to Cognac, and now …
Join Host Kerry Moynahan as Neil Conway, the Master Brewer at Waterford Distillery, takes a terroir-focused approach to uncovers the magic of creating a single malt whiskey using quality barley from over 107 single farms. See how Waterford is highlighting …