Dalia Colón
@daliacolon.bsky.social
Ohio girl in a Florida world. Author of “The Florida Vegetarian Cookbook.” Executive/host of The Zest Podcast. Associate producer/co-host of WEDU Arts Plus. Food, arts, travel, mom life. dogs > cats
Today at 11am: free webinar to help you cook more meals at home! Please share. www.eventbrite.com/e/new-year-f... #NewYear #NewYearsResolution
New Year, Fresh Flavors: How to Cook for Yourself with Confidence and Joy
Kick off the new year with practical methods and techniques that make home cooking easier, more joyful, and full of possibility.
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January 3, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Today at 11am: free webinar to help you cook more meals at home! Please share. www.eventbrite.com/e/new-year-f... #NewYear #NewYearsResolution
Today on The Zest Podcast, we’re offering hot takes on holiday foods. What are your holiday must-haves (for me, it’s mac and cheese), and which holiday dishes do you think k are overrated? www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
December 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today on The Zest Podcast, we’re offering hot takes on holiday foods. What are your holiday must-haves (for me, it’s mac and cheese), and which holiday dishes do you think k are overrated? www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
Today on The Zest Podcast, experience elevated Caribbean cuisine at Spice Society Supper Club. It’s a pop-up event at Mill Pond Estate in Seffner. What is your favorite Caribbean food? www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
December 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Today on The Zest Podcast, experience elevated Caribbean cuisine at Spice Society Supper Club. It’s a pop-up event at Mill Pond Estate in Seffner. What is your favorite Caribbean food? www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
Need something to look forward to after the holidays? Today on The Zest Podcast, get a preview of the 2026 Tampa Oyster Festival. What’s your favorite way to enjoy oysters?
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December 4, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Need something to look forward to after the holidays? Today on The Zest Podcast, get a preview of the 2026 Tampa Oyster Festival. What’s your favorite way to enjoy oysters?
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This week on The Zest Podcast, meet Asha Walker, founder of Health in the Hood. The nonprofit is tackling food insecurity with urban gardens and more. www.wusf.org/podcast/the-... #miami #fooddesert
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
This week on The Zest Podcast, meet Asha Walker, founder of Health in the Hood. The nonprofit is tackling food insecurity with urban gardens and more. www.wusf.org/podcast/the-... #miami #fooddesert
Today on The Zest, meet the man behind your *second* favorite food podcast. 😏 www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Today on The Zest, meet the man behind your *second* favorite food podcast. 😏 www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
On The Zest Podcast, meet the restauranteur behind some of Tampa Bay's most talked-about eateries: Nate Siegel of Cheeky’s seafood, Willa's restaurant and Willa's Provisions coffee shop. www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
November 6, 2025 at 4:24 PM
On The Zest Podcast, meet the restauranteur behind some of Tampa Bay's most talked-about eateries: Nate Siegel of Cheeky’s seafood, Willa's restaurant and Willa's Provisions coffee shop. www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
Thursday on The Zest Podcast, explore FarmPixie. It’s a free online marketplace that steers you to fresh, local products like meat, eggs, bath soaps and more. What’s your favorite place to find local food?
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October 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Thursday on The Zest Podcast, explore FarmPixie. It’s a free online marketplace that steers you to fresh, local products like meat, eggs, bath soaps and more. What’s your favorite place to find local food?
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Craving a taste of home without all the hassle? Thursday on The Zest Podcast, Domestic Gourmet founder Ciji Castro shares lessons from the kitchen and the world of business. thezestpodcast.com
October 23, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Craving a taste of home without all the hassle? Thursday on The Zest Podcast, Domestic Gourmet founder Ciji Castro shares lessons from the kitchen and the world of business. thezestpodcast.com
From the indigenous Calusa people to fish camps and fry baskets today, Florida’s love for mullet runs deep. I learned so much about this fish while researching my latest article for FL Humanities’ Forum Magazine.
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Where’s your favorite spot to eat mullet?
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Where’s your favorite spot to eat mullet?
October 21, 2025 at 10:16 PM
From the indigenous Calusa people to fish camps and fry baskets today, Florida’s love for mullet runs deep. I learned so much about this fish while researching my latest article for FL Humanities’ Forum Magazine.
floridahumanities.online/media/forum-...
Where’s your favorite spot to eat mullet?
floridahumanities.online/media/forum-...
Where’s your favorite spot to eat mullet?
This week on The Zest Podcast, catch up with the co-hosts of America's Test Kitchen. They’ll be in St. Pete for a live event on 11/5. www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
October 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This week on The Zest Podcast, catch up with the co-hosts of America's Test Kitchen. They’ll be in St. Pete for a live event on 11/5. www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
Today on The Zest Podcast, meet Vivian Aronson, better known to her millions of social media followers as "Cooking Bomb." The Orlando resident creates videos that showcase cooking techniques from her native China—along with trademark humor.
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Eat like a wok star: Vivian Aronson brings Chinese wellness to the Florida table
Vivian Aronson isn’t a regular mom. She’s a cool mom. As in, millions-of-social-media-followers cool.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Today on The Zest Podcast, meet Vivian Aronson, better known to her millions of social media followers as "Cooking Bomb." The Orlando resident creates videos that showcase cooking techniques from her native China—along with trademark humor.
www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
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Emmanuel Dunbar used to hate coffee. Now he owns a coffee shop! 🧐
We’ll make it make sense when @thezestpodcast visits @royaldiasporacoffeecompany. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
If you owned a coffee shop, what drink would you invent? ☕️
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We’ll make it make sense when @thezestpodcast visits @royaldiasporacoffeecompany. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
If you owned a coffee shop, what drink would you invent? ☕️
www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
October 2, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Emmanuel Dunbar used to hate coffee. Now he owns a coffee shop! 🧐
We’ll make it make sense when @thezestpodcast visits @royaldiasporacoffeecompany. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
If you owned a coffee shop, what drink would you invent? ☕️
www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
We’ll make it make sense when @thezestpodcast visits @royaldiasporacoffeecompany. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
If you owned a coffee shop, what drink would you invent? ☕️
www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
Thursday on The Zest Podcast, meet a sommelier who pours wine AND pours into people. When Denise Marsh isn't filling glasses at Society Wine Bar in Ybor City, the Apollo Beach resident is empowering women through her podcasts, book and global retreats. www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
September 24, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Thursday on The Zest Podcast, meet a sommelier who pours wine AND pours into people. When Denise Marsh isn't filling glasses at Society Wine Bar in Ybor City, the Apollo Beach resident is empowering women through her podcasts, book and global retreats. www.wusf.org/podcast/the-...
Today on The Zest Podcast, we’re chatting with Jessica Pastuf, Buccaneers director of performance nutrition. 🏈
Can you guess how many calories an NFL player needs in a day? 🤔
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#football #nfl #foodie #bucs #tampabay #champabay
Can you guess how many calories an NFL player needs in a day? 🤔
thezestpodcast.com/s12e7/
#football #nfl #foodie #bucs #tampabay #champabay
September 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Today on The Zest Podcast, we’re chatting with Jessica Pastuf, Buccaneers director of performance nutrition. 🏈
Can you guess how many calories an NFL player needs in a day? 🤔
thezestpodcast.com/s12e7/
#football #nfl #foodie #bucs #tampabay #champabay
Can you guess how many calories an NFL player needs in a day? 🤔
thezestpodcast.com/s12e7/
#football #nfl #foodie #bucs #tampabay #champabay
Today on The Zest Podcast, we’re spicing things up with Ivette Rivera, founder of Bodega Flava Latin Seasonings. What’s the best thing you’ve eaten at a bodega? 🇵🇷
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September 11, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Today on The Zest Podcast, we’re spicing things up with Ivette Rivera, founder of Bodega Flava Latin Seasonings. What’s the best thing you’ve eaten at a bodega? 🇵🇷
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What does it take to grow confident, successful kids? The answer just might be... a garden! Thursday on The Zest Podcast, meet the students and adult volunteers behind SEEDFOLKids. thezestpodcast.com/episodes/
September 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
What does it take to grow confident, successful kids? The answer just might be... a garden! Thursday on The Zest Podcast, meet the students and adult volunteers behind SEEDFOLKids. thezestpodcast.com/episodes/
Thursday on The Zest Podcast, get to know writer Carl Hiaasen. Best known for his satirical crime novels set in Florida, the Vero Beach resident discusses the role food plays in his books and in his writing practice. Can you guess his go-to lunch? thezestpodcast.com/episodes/
August 28, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Thursday on The Zest Podcast, get to know writer Carl Hiaasen. Best known for his satirical crime novels set in Florida, the Vero Beach resident discusses the role food plays in his books and in his writing practice. Can you guess his go-to lunch? thezestpodcast.com/episodes/
Thursday on The Zest Podcast, meet a Florida firefighter who is passionate about helping his fellow first responders get in shape—because all of our lives depend on them. thezestpodcast.com/episodes/
August 20, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Thursday on The Zest Podcast, meet a Florida firefighter who is passionate about helping his fellow first responders get in shape—because all of our lives depend on them. thezestpodcast.com/episodes/
Today on The Zest Podcast, food writer Ellen Kanner on the joys of being vegan.
She went plant-based in the 1980s and says the lifestyle is easier now than ever.
Plant-based friends, what do you love about this lifestyle?
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She went plant-based in the 1980s and says the lifestyle is easier now than ever.
Plant-based friends, what do you love about this lifestyle?
thezestpodcast.com/s12/
August 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Today on The Zest Podcast, food writer Ellen Kanner on the joys of being vegan.
She went plant-based in the 1980s and says the lifestyle is easier now than ever.
Plant-based friends, what do you love about this lifestyle?
thezestpodcast.com/s12/
She went plant-based in the 1980s and says the lifestyle is easier now than ever.
Plant-based friends, what do you love about this lifestyle?
thezestpodcast.com/s12/
After losing her mother to breast cancer at age 11, Mallary Tenore Tarpley developed anorexia. Thursday on The Zest Podcast, she discusses her journey to rediscovering a love for food. thezestpodcast.com/episodes/
August 7, 2025 at 1:37 AM
After losing her mother to breast cancer at age 11, Mallary Tenore Tarpley developed anorexia. Thursday on The Zest Podcast, she discusses her journey to rediscovering a love for food. thezestpodcast.com/episodes/
It’s our steamiest episode yet! 😍 Today on The Zest Podcast, learn how cooking with steam can help you make healthier, more flavorful meals in less time. thezestpodcast.com/s11bonus6/
July 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
It’s our steamiest episode yet! 😍 Today on The Zest Podcast, learn how cooking with steam can help you make healthier, more flavorful meals in less time. thezestpodcast.com/s11bonus6/
Reposted by Dalia Colón
For our latest "Welcome to #Florida" episode, we talked to @daliacolon.bsky.social about our fruits & veggies, which are faaaaaarrrrr more than just oranges. They really have a lot of a-peel! www.buzzsprout.com/1169570/epis...
Episode 264: Florida fruits, vegetables, and vegetarian recipes - Welcome to Florida
The Trump regime's attempts to destroy the federal government and sell off the pieces to private business is impacting Florida's public lands. Our guest this episode is Dalia Colón, author of the...
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July 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
For our latest "Welcome to #Florida" episode, we talked to @daliacolon.bsky.social about our fruits & veggies, which are faaaaaarrrrr more than just oranges. They really have a lot of a-peel! www.buzzsprout.com/1169570/epis...
Reposted by Dalia Colón
One of the things I learned from our Welcome to #Florida podcast guest this week, @daliacolon.bsky.social, is that all the mango trees in America originated with the first one planted in Coral Gables. www.buzzsprout.com/1169570/epis...
Episode 264: Florida fruits, vegetables, and vegetarian recipes - Welcome to Florida
The Trump regime's attempts to destroy the federal government and sell off the pieces to private business is impacting Florida's public lands. Our guest this episode is Dalia Colón, author of the...
www.buzzsprout.com
July 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM
One of the things I learned from our Welcome to #Florida podcast guest this week, @daliacolon.bsky.social, is that all the mango trees in America originated with the first one planted in Coral Gables. www.buzzsprout.com/1169570/epis...
Today on The Zest Podcast, learn why NOW is the time to stock your hurricane food kit. Janet Keeler shares advice for prepping on a budget. What’s your hurricane comfort food? thezestpodcast.com/bonus-20-tip...
July 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today on The Zest Podcast, learn why NOW is the time to stock your hurricane food kit. Janet Keeler shares advice for prepping on a budget. What’s your hurricane comfort food? thezestpodcast.com/bonus-20-tip...