Sep 23, 202640 minS5
Hi Foodies, In this episode of the Passionate Palate, I speak with Tamara Elmir, founder of Dos Mas, a halal taco business in New Jersey. Tamara shares her unique upbringing in a Mexican and Lebanese household, where...
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The Passionate Palate
Hosted by Zainab Illyas · arts · EN-US
About this Podcast:
Welcome to The Passionate Palate, a podcast for food lovers, culinary explorers, ambitious chefs and talented bakers who are hungry to discover various foods, flavors and ingredients from around the world! I will also have special guests on the show and share delicious and fun food stories!
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What is The Passionate Palate about?
Welcome to The Passionate Palate, a podcast for food lovers, culinary explorers, ambitious chefs and talented bakers who are hungry to discover various foods, flavors and ingredients from around the world! I will also have special guests on the show and share delicious and fun food stories!
Who hosts The Passionate Palate?
The Passionate Palate is hosted by Zainab Illyas. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
What has The Passionate Palate covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Halal Tacos, Mexican Roots & The Entrepreneurial Hustle" (23 September 2026, 40 minutes), "So Matcha Passion: The Zenbumi Story" (13 May 2026, 38 minutes), and "So Matcha Passion: The Zenbumi Story" (13 May 2026, 38 minutes).
How often does The Passionate Palate publish?
The Passionate Palate publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 38 minutes across 25 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Passionate Palate?
Booking probability for The Passionate Palate is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Passionate Palate requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Passionate Palate's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Passionate Palate?
The strongest fits for The Passionate Palate are Restaurants. The Passionate Palate has an arts audience.
About the host
Zainab Illyas hosts The Passionate Palate, an arts podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #3
So Matcha Passion: The Zenbumi Story
May 13, 202638 minS5Hi Foodies, What happens when a coffee lover is forced to quit caffeine… and unexpectedly falls into the world of Japanese matcha? In this episode of The Passionate Palate , I have an interesting conversation with Adam...
Episode #3
So Matcha Passion: The Zenbumi Story
May 13, 202638 minS5<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>What happens when a coffee lover is forced to quit caffeine… and unexpectedly falls into the world of Japanese matcha?</p><p>In this episode of The Passionate Palate, I have an interesting...
- Feb 11, 202638 minS5
<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode I interview Tahmid Kayum, the founder of CO2 Sips, a beverage company specializing in halal dirty sodas. Tahmid shares...
Episode #1
Dressed In Flavor!
Jan 14, 202641 minS5<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode I talk with Nora Termanini, a high school psychology teacher and personal growth consultant, to explore the intricate...
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Episode #4
From Engineer To Baker!
Dec 24, 202528 minS4<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! My guest today is Sarah Elkholy, the owner of Fresh Feteer in New Jersey. Sarah is an engineer who turned her love for baking into a...
Episode #3
From Sports Leagues To Halal Festivals!
Dec 17, 202544 minS4<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another fun and interesting episode of The Passionate Palate!</p><p> My guests today are the founders of Jersey Halal Spots, one of New Jersey's most Famous and Favorite Halal Food...
Episode #2
BBQ, Business & Brotherhood!
Oct 8, 202559 minS4<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another fun and flavorful episode of The Passionate Palate! My guests today are two brothers-in-law from New Jersey who turned their love of barbecue into a booming halal smoked meat...
Episode #1
Embrace Your Beauty
Oct 1, 202530 minS4<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another fun and flavorful episode of The Passionate Palate! The guest on this episode is the extremely talented Tabitha Gessling who is a licensed cosmetologist, hairstylist, bridal...
The Passionate Palate
From Heels To A Boot!
Jul 2, 20251 minS0<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Life served me something I didn’t order… a fractured foot. </p><p>I’ll be taking a short break from The Passionate Palate podcast while I rest, heal, and catch up on some comfort food.</p><p>But...
- Jun 18, 202542 minS3
<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another fun and flavorful episode of The Passionate Palate! This episode is very special to me because my guest is my beautiful daughter Liyana Illyas! Liyana is a Junior in College and...
Episode #3
Literature, Language & Colombian Food!
Jun 11, 202549 minS3<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another fun and flavorful episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode,my guest is mi amiga colombiana y mi profesora de español, Karly Gutierrez! </p><p>Karly is a foodie like me...
- Jun 4, 202546 minS3
<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another flavorful and inspirational episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode,my guest, Tatiana Nuñez, reminisces about how her grandma founded the Famous John’s Fried Chicken in...
Episode #1
Motorcycles, Menus & Matrimony!
May 28, 202546 minS3<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another delicious and thrilling episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a very interesting, informative and educational conversation with Siraj Salahudeen. We talk about...
Episode #5
Cupcakes, Cheesecakes & Sisterhood
May 21, 202559 minS2<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a sweet and wonderful conversation with my twin friends Dilu & Jini Kulatungam, who own Joy Cupcakes and Lulu &...
Episode #1
Juicy Bites, Big Flavor!
May 14, 202538 minS2<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a very interesting and Insightful conversation with Jaffar Wahdat, the founder and owner of Juicy Platters in...
Episode #4
Sri Lankan Food Down Under!
May 7, 202539 minS2<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a very interesting and flavorful conversation with Sri Lankan Restaurateur and Entrepreneur David Cruse who...
Episode #3
Bite, Blog, Repeat!
Apr 30, 202533 minS2<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I have a fun and flavorful conversation with my daughter in law, Sumaiya, about her journey as a food blogger and...
Episode #2
Smoked Meats & Honest Eats!
Apr 23, 202541 minS2<p>Hi Foodies,</p><p>Welcome to another delicious episode of The Passionate Palate! In this episode, I chat with Imran Khaja about his smoked meats and restaurant reviews and we explore the flavors, stories, and the...
Episode #1
Ceylon Cinnamon
Apr 9, 20255 minS2<p>Hi Foodies!</p><p>Today's episode is about Cinnamon, not just any Cinnamon but True Cinnamon or Ceylon Cinnamon! Let me know in the comments if you're a Cinnamon lover and use it in your cooking and baking.</p><p>If...
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Adam Elhalaby
Zenbumi
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Tahmid Kayum
CO2 Sips
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Sarah Elkholy
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founders of Jersey Halal Spots
Jersey Halal Spots
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