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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686Sun, 01 Jun 2025 01:19:55 +0000adrian tomine newsnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)Blogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-3289193585356167852Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:40:00 +00002024-10-03T15:42:10.034-04:00Q & A Tour 2024<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1154" data-original-width="965" height="320" src="; width="268" /></a></div><p> Details, info, and tickets available <a href="; target="_blank">here</a>.<br /></p><p></p>2024/10/adrian-tomine-on-tour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-89405843068378325Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:30:00 +00002024-10-03T15:30:37.300-04:00Q & A<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1791" height="320" src="; width="224" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="w-post-elm post_content us_custom_48f22d5d"><section class="l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full"><div class="l-section-h i-cf"><div class="g-cols via_flex valign_top type_default"><div class="vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_text_column"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><p><b>Everything you wanted to know about storytelling or Adrian Tomine but were too afraid to ask<br /> </b><br /> “That would’ve been too easy and spontaneous for me, and I had to find a way to make everything more complicated.”</p> <p>And yet for over thirty years, bestselling author, screenwriter, and New Yorker cover artist Adrian Tomine’s work has set the standard for contemporary storytelling. With Tomine, his readership has grown from the dedicated following of his comic-book series Optic Nerve to include a wider but still engaged, opinionated, and ever-inquiring public. And now, for the first time in print, Tomine responds to his readers directly, tackling their questions and comments with generosity, humor, and vulnerability.</p> <p>Q&A is one part personal history, one part masterclass in crafting quality entertainment. With questions pulled from his time at the Substack Writers’ Residency, and with additional, new material, Q&A is an indispensable addition to the collections of eagle-eyed fans and aspiring artists, writers, and cartoonists alike.</p> <p>Tomine answers questions about his preferred tools, his creative process, the ups and downs of adaptation, and perhaps most importantly—how to pronounce his last name. Illustrated with drafts, outtakes, and photos from the artist’s personal collection, this rare peek into the mind of a contemporary cartooning giant lays out the method to his meticulous brand of madness. The artist looks back on his career in response to queries from his—maybe adoring but mostly curious—public with his signature dry wit and unflinching, self-deprecating honesty.</p><p> Available now from <a href="; target="_blank">Drawn & Quarterly</a> or wherever you get books. <br /></p> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section> </div>2024/10/q-a.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-7937674219829033753Thu, 03 Oct 2024 19:27:00 +00002024-10-03T15:27:38.079-04:00Shortcomings: A Screenplay<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1776" height="320" src="; width="222" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="w-post-elm post_content us_custom_48f22d5d"><section class="l-section wpb_row height_auto width_full"><div class="l-section-h i-cf"><div class="g-cols via_flex valign_top type_default"><div class="vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container"><div class="vc_column-inner"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><div class="wpb_text_column"><div class="wpb_wrapper"><p><b>The annotated and expanded screenplay adaptation of the landmark graphic novel<br /> </b><br /> Ben and Miko’s relationship is in trouble. He’s a struggling filmmaker, she works for a local film festival, and in various ways, they’re both searching for something else. When he’s not managing a derelict movie theater, Ben spends his time obsessing over unavailable blonde women, watching Criterion Collection DVDs, and eating in diners with his best friend Alice, a grad student with a serial dating habit. When Miko moves to New York for an internship, Ben begins to explore what he thinks he wants, throwing himself headfirst into new relationships, unfamiliar surroundings, and uncharted emotional territory. Equal parts comedy and drama, <i>Shortcomings</i> explores the complexities of culture, desire, and Asian American identity with a critical eye and unsparing, irreverent wit.</p> <p>Based on Adrian Tomine’s groundbreaking graphic novel of the same name, <i>Shortcomings</i> was written by Tomine and directed by Randall Park. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and was an official selection at the Tribeca Festival in advance of a theatrical release from Sony Pictures Classics.</p> <p>Tomine’s screenplay is presented here with extensive annotations, commentary, and bonuses, including alternate and deleted scenes, a selection of color film stills, an introduction from Randall Park, and an exclusive new comic from Tomine. An essential companion to the original graphic novel, this volume is an illuminating document of an iconic story’s adaptation from page to screen.</p><p>Available now from <a href="; target="_blank">Drawn & Quarterly</a> or wherever you get books. <br /></p> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section> </div>2024/10/shortcomings-screenplay.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-361389816262604077Tue, 05 Jan 2021 16:30:00 +00002021-01-05T11:30:47.464-05:00New Print<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="; /></a></div>The December 7, 2020 cover of The New Yorker is now available as a signed print. For further details and ordering information, <a href=" visit the "prints" section of the website</a>.<p></p>2021/01/new-print.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-2435697462817984875Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:46:00 +00002020-12-09T15:47:42.034-05:00"Love Life"<p><a href="; style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1501" height="320" src="; /></a></p>Cover illustration on the December 7, 2020 issue of <i>The New Yorker. </i>A brief interview about the cover can be found <a href=" /><p></p>2020/12/love-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-222279894582051653Sat, 18 Jul 2020 15:47:00 +00002020-07-18T11:47:36.767-04:00"The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="; width="320" /></a></div> Adrian's new book arrives in stores and online on Tuesday, July 21. Please support independent booksellers and purchase the book <a href="; or from your local retailer. On Tuesday, Adrian will also be embarking on his first (and hopefully last) "virtual" book tour: a series of online conversations with an incredible group of friends, fellow artists, performers, critics, and more. Click on the "TOUR" link at the bottom of the page for information and links to all the events.<br /><br />2020/07/the-loneliness-of-long-distance.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-1660665221084009583Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:51:00 +00002020-05-15T18:39:07.301-04:00Coming Soon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="320" src="; width="320" /></a></div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> Adrian's new book, <i>The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Cartoonist</i>, will be published by Drawn & Quarterly on July 21, 2020. Further details <a href=";. If you'd like to pre-order the book, please support independent booksellers by doing so <a href=";. 2020/01/coming-soon.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-9120922626273060910Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:44:00 +00002020-01-23T14:44:21.925-05:00"Intruders"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="311" height="320" src="; width="221" /></a></div> <br /> <span id="goog_1118835897"></span>Originally published in <i>Killing and Dying</i>, the short story "Intruders" has been re-published in a small paperback format by Faber & Faber as part of their 90th anniversary Faber Stories series. More information <a href=" <a href=";.2020/01/intruders_23.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-3560914989657531570Mon, 17 Sep 2018 19:02:00 +00002018-09-17T15:02:10.077-04:00Comics Work (2004-2014)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="603" height="320" src="; width="212" /></a></div> Adrian's first solo gallery exhibition opens next month in New York, featuring original pages from <i>Optic Nerve</i>, <i>Shortcomings</i>, and <i>Killing and Dying.</i><br /> <br /> ADRIAN TOMINE<br /> Comics Work (2004-2014)<br /> <br /> October 4 – November 11, 2018<br /><br />ADAM BAUMGOLD FINE ART<br />104 E. 81st Street, New York, NY 10028<br />(212) 861-7338 / abaumgold@aol.com<br /><br />exhibition preview: <a href=";2018/09/comics-work-2004-2014.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-8249583815585874917Mon, 17 Sep 2018 18:55:00 +00002018-09-17T14:55:31.044-04:00"Fourth Wall"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1172" height="320" src="; width="234" /></a></div> Cover illustration on the September 24, 2018 issue of <i>The New Yorker. </i>A brief interview and some preparatory sketches can be found <a href=";.2018/09/fourth-wall.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-6604625949539473108Wed, 11 Jul 2018 16:12:00 +00002018-07-11T12:12:08.276-04:00New prints<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="728" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="; width="241" /></a></div> <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="729" data-original-width="550" height="320" src="; width="241" /></a></div> Two new prints are now available. For further details and ordering information, <a href=" visit the "prints" section of the website</a>.<br /><br />2018/07/new-prints.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-2057442915533622546Wed, 25 Apr 2018 17:43:00 +00002018-04-25T13:43:01.781-04:00New Artwork for Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="597" data-original-width="597" height="320" src="; width="320" /></a></div> A new batch of original artwork (including unpublished sketches and preparatory drawings) is now for sale. Please click <a href="; or on the "original art" link at the bottom of the screen for more details.2018/04/new-artwork-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-5505796700107749410Wed, 24 Jan 2018 22:09:00 +00002018-01-24T17:09:42.590-05:00"Killing and Dying" paperback<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="475" height="320" src="; width="228" /></a></div> Adrian's <i>New York Times</i> bestseller arrives in paperback on February 6th. Available in <a href=" stores</a>, <a href=" shops</a>, and <a href=";. To celebrate the release, Adrian will be making two in-store appearances:<br /> <br /> Tuesday, February 6, 7:30 pm<br /> <a href=" Are Magic</a><br /> 225 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY<br /> Book signing, raffle, and Q&A with New York Times comedy columnist <a href=" Zinoman</a>.<br /> <br /> Saturday, February 10, 6:00 pm<br /> <a href=" and Prose at the Wharf</a><br /> Book signing and Q&A with <a href=" Holmes</a>, host of NPR's "Pop Culture Happy Hour."<br /> <br /> <br />2018/01/killing-and-dying-paperback.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-1489471589620070823Wed, 24 Jan 2018 21:53:00 +00002018-01-24T16:53:12.568-05:00"This American Life"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="455" data-original-width="1370" height="106" src="; width="320" /></a></div> Illustration for the newly re-designed "This American Life" website: <a href=" /><br />2018/01/this-american-life.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-7306265475193292475Sat, 20 Jan 2018 23:31:00 +00002018-01-20T18:31:23.815-05:00"Where Millennials Come From"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="869" height="320" src="; width="306" /></a></div> Illustration for an article by Jia Tolentino, published in the <a href=" 4, 2017 issue of <i>The New Yorker</i></a>.<br /><br />2018/01/where-millennials-come-from.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-5346600070686687156Sat, 20 Jan 2018 23:27:00 +00002018-01-20T18:27:28.693-05:00"Twin Lens Reflex"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="836" height="287" src="; width="320" /></a></div> Illustration for the cover of the <a href=", 2017 issue of <i>In The City</i></a><i>.</i>2018/01/twin-lens-reflex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-459292971020683501Sat, 20 Jan 2018 23:22:00 +00002018-01-20T18:22:31.617-05:00"Appointment with Death"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="663" height="320" src="; width="233" /></a></div> Illustration for an article by James Lasdun, published in the <a href=" 3, 2017 issue of <i>The New Yorker</i></a>.<br /><br />2018/01/appointment-with-death.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-4776316234890418392Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:11:00 +00002017-08-16T17:11:26.616-04:00"Upstate"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1172" height="320" src="; width="234" /></a></div> Cover illustration for the August 21, 2017 issue of <i>The New Yorker</i>.<br /> To read a brief interview with Adrian about this cover, please click <a href=" href=" /></a><br />2017/08/upstate.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-235594004111476839Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:05:00 +00002017-08-16T17:05:11.089-04:00"A Life of Adventure and Delight"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="673" height="204" src="; width="320" /></a></div> Adrian reviewed Akhil Sharma's <i>A Life of Adventure and Delight</i> for <i>The New York Times Book Review</i>. Click <a href="; to read the full review.2017/08/a-life-of-adventure-and-delight.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-9073866535126429928Wed, 16 Aug 2017 21:00:00 +00002017-08-16T17:00:37.940-04:00"Shortcomings" Art for Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="; width="320" /></a></div> Every piece of original art from <i>Shortcomings </i>is now available from <a href=" Hignite Comic Art</a>. Original illustration artwork will continue to be sold through <a href=" website</a>. Please check both sites for updates.2017/08/shortcomings-art-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-2055657005939978965Wed, 16 Aug 2017 20:57:00 +00002017-08-16T16:57:30.200-04:00BKBF<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1035" height="320" src="; width="207" /></a></div> Adrian illustrated the poster for the 2017 <a href=" Book Festival</a>. Design by <a href=" Corral</a>.2017/08/bkbf.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-9041559865163604620Wed, 28 Jun 2017 20:04:00 +00002017-06-28T16:07:27.625-04:00Art for Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" data-original-height="599" data-original-width="599" height="320" src="; width="320" /></div> Every piece of original art from <i>Killing and Dying </i>is now available from <a href=" Hignite Comic Art</a>. Original illustration artwork will continue to be sold through <a href=" website</a>. Please check both sites for updates.<br /> <br /> 2017/06/art-for-sale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-607129539982014706Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:56:00 +00002017-06-28T15:56:29.660-04:00Translated, to the Japanese<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1067" height="320" src="; width="213" /></a></div> Japanese edition of <i>Killing and Dying</i>, published by <a href=" Kankokai</a>.<br /><br />2017/06/translated-to-japanese.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-5178092647144058249Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:39:00 +00002017-06-28T16:07:46.741-04:00"What Makes a Parent?"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="658" height="320" src="; width="231" /></a></div> Commissioned for the May 22, 2017 issue of <a href=" New Yorker</a>, but they went with a photo instead.<br /> <br /> 2017/06/what-makes-parent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4568450300505921686.post-4906873853917199906Wed, 28 Jun 2017 19:32:00 +00002017-06-28T16:08:14.312-04:00"She's Science"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="901" data-original-width="547" height="320" src="; width="194" /></a></div> Cover illustration for the 17th volume of "<a href=" The City</a>," a Japanese literary magazine.<br /> <br /> 2017/06/shes-science.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (admin.)0

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cheesezucchiniAdrienneatsA holistic perspective on eating, cooking & living.noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger326125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-2182650588232071739Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:32:00 +00002012-09-19T17:39:33.217-04:00Moving on<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> Hi friends! This is the last post for Adrienneats, but I'm excited to share the next chapter with you. Please follow me to my new space, <a href=" & Type</a>, where I'll share my passion for food and design. There's also a recipe for white wine poached figs waiting on you! So get over there and learn more now...2012/08/moving-on.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-2566448925779827469Fri, 03 Aug 2012 12:26:00 +00002012-08-03T08:26:08.100-04:00best chocolate chip cookieschocolatekim boyceolympicsspelt floursweet treatThe best chocolate chip cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> Every night we've been curling up on the couch after dinner and tuning into the Olympics. I'm sure many of you are doing the same. I've really been into women's volleyball and gymnastics. I can't wait for track and field to start next.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> And what goes perfect with the Olympics? The best chocolate chips cookies, of course. After much searching for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe online, I stumbled across <a href="; <a href="; <a href="; about <a href=" Boyce's</a> whole wheat chocolate chip cookies. Luckily I had borrowed her cookbook, <i><a href=" to the Grain</a>, </i>from a friend so I had the recipe in hand.<br /> <br /> Her cookbook is organized by the types of whole grain flours she uses in her recipes. Amaranth, barley, buckwheat, corn, kamut, multigrain, oat, quinoa, rye, spelt, and teff. All of the recipes sound amazing, like figgy buckwheat scones, quinoa and beet pancakes, olive oil cake, or apricot boysenberry tarts. It's a great cookbook to bake from and it will get you to buy whole grain flours you haven't used before.<br /> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a>Kim uses whole wheat flour, but I used spelt instead and they still turned out magical. The perfect salty and sweet combination, as my husband says. If you don't own a kitchen aid mixer, don't sweat. You can use a food processor to cream the butter and sugar.<br /> <br /> Changes are coming to the blog and I'll be sharing that with you next week! Until then make <a href="; cookies, share with those you love, and enjoy the Olympics.2012/08/the-best-chocolate-chip-cookies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-1411930923872242887Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:08:00 +00002012-07-30T08:08:09.416-04:00condimentromescoromesco roasted potatoessaucesummerThe Food Matters ProjectveganRomesco roasted potatoes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> I'm a big condiment and sauce person. I love a good salsa, chutney, relish, pesto, and <a href="2012/02/food-matters-project.html">this</a> tahini-yogurt yogurt dip. A good sauce adds so much flavor to a dish, and I make sure to savor every last drop.<br /> <br /> When I first encountered romesco sauce I was blown away. Where has this bold, smokey goodness been all my life? Roasted bell peppers. Garlic. Hazelnuts. I wanted to (and have) eaten it on everything from omelets to potatoes to <a href="2012/02/polenta-cakes-braised-chard-with.html">polenta cakes</a> to sandwiches to spoonfuls by itself.<br /> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a>I was excited to see that this week's Food Matters Project was a recipe for romesco. Check out the original recipe by <a href="; and see what creative ideas others made <a href=" /> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a>I roasted off some red potatoes with a generous glug of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Then I generously topped them with romesco before digging into a bowl myself. This is the perfect condiment for an omelet with a side of roasted potatoes and cold brew on a lazy weekend morning.<br /> <br /> <b>Romesco sauce</b><br /> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Adapted from The Food Matters Cookbook</span></i><br /> 2 red bell peppers<br /> 1 medium tomato (or a handful of cherry tomatoes)<br /> 1/4 c hazelnuts<br /> 2 garlic cloves, minced<br /> 1/2 c parsley<br /> 1/4 tsp smoked paprika<br /> 1/4 tsp red chili flakes<br /> 1/4 tsp salt<br /> fresh cracked pepper<br /> 2-3 tbsp red wine vinegar<br /> 2 tbsp olive (or walnut) oil<br /> parsley to garnish<br /> <br /> Preheat your oven to 400. Cut the tomato into wedges (or halve the cherry tomatoes) and drizzle with olive oil, salt, pepper. Add tomatoes to a baking sheet along with the two bell peppers. Roast for about 30 minutes. The bell peppers should be browned and starting to blacken in spots. Remove from oven, put into a plastic freezer bag, and seal. Set aside and let cool. Remove tomatoes from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet.<br /> <br /> Keep the oven on and toss the hazelnuts onto a baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes or until they start to release their sweet, nutty smell. Remove from the oven and put onto a kitchen towel. Gently cover with the other side of the towel and lightly rub the hazelnuts, so some of their skin will fall off. Set aside.<br /> <br /> After the peppers have had time to cool, remove from the plastic bag and peel their skins off. Remove the stem and the seeds inside. Cut into strips.<br /> <br /> Mix all the ingredients, except the oil into a food processor. Process until smooth. Drizzle in the olive (or walnut) oil and taste for salt. Eat on everything.2012/07/romesco-roasted-potatoes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-6151120186135207430Fri, 27 Jul 2012 14:01:00 +00002012-07-27T10:01:36.080-04:00corncorn and heirloom tomato saladgluten freeheirloom tomatoessaladside dishsummerveganCorn & heirloom tomato salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> I thought I'd share another tomato recipe today. I've used heirloom tomatoes but feel free to substitute cherry or sungold tomatoes instead.<br /> <br /> This salad came together because of two leftover ears of corn. The night before I boiled them before rubbing with butter, sprinkling with smoked paprika and a squeeze of lime. I didn't think the corn could taste much better until I whipped up this salad the next day.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a>I cut the kernels from the cob, mixing them with heirloom tomatoes, avocado, cucumber, basil and a simple lemon vinaigrette. This salad is perfect eaten as is or added to your veggie tacos like salsa.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> <b>Corn & heirloom tomato salad</b><br /> 2 ears of corn (I used red corn)<br /> 2 medium heirloom tomatoes, diced<br /> 1 small cucumber, diced<br /> half an avocado, diced<br /> 2 tbsp basil, chiffonaded<br /> half of a lemon, juiced<br /> 1 lime wedge, juiced<br /> 1/4 tsp chili flakes<br /> sea salt and pepper to taste<br /> 2 tbsp olive oil<br /> 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds, toasted<br /> <br /> Boil the 2 ears of corn in a pot of water until tender. Slice kernels off the cob into a large bowl (omit this step if you're corn is already cooked). Stir in the tomatoes, cucumber, avocado, and basil.<br /> <br /> Mix the lemon and lime juice into a smaller bowl. Add the chili flakes, salt, pepper, and olive oil. Stir well and drizzle over the corn and tomato salad.<br /> <br /> Sprinkle with pumpkin seeds and serve.<br /> <br /> <br /> <div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> Thanks again for your participation in Tomato Tuesday. Hopefully you signed <a href="; petition and are spreading the word about buying slave-free tomatoes from the right sources (Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, farmer's markets, CSAs). Happy Friday friends!</div> <div> <br /></div>2012/07/corn-heirloom-tomato-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-1430357414463340953Tue, 24 Jul 2012 12:13:00 +00002012-07-24T08:13:27.043-04:00#slavefreetomatoesgazpachosoupsummerthe giving tabletomato tuesdayveganTomato Tuesday<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> All year I wait year in anticipation of eating that first sun-ripened tomato of the summer. Cherry, sungold, romas, early girls, and a variety of heirloom varieties start to show up at the farmers markets in NC late June. A sun-ripened tomato in the heat of summer is far superior to the ones you find at the supermarket all year long. You can definitely tell a difference in taste and appearance. Tomatoes grown by local farms come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. The store-bought ones lack in flavor as well as vitamins and minerals. I don't purchase tomatoes in the winter unless they're heirloom or organic from Whole Foods or grown in hothouses by local farmers.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> I love tomatoes and always have. Eating a tomato sandwich in the heat of the summer sun was one of my favorite sandwiches as a kid. I didn't think much about where that tomato came from, but I knew it was special, since we only ate tomato sandwiches in the summer. As an adult, I pay close attention to where our food comes from. That's why I joined a CSA and support my local farmers markets as much as possible.<br /> <br /> Nicole at <a href=" Giving Table</a> has encouraged food bloggers to raise awareness about the modern day slavery that takes place in U.S. tomato fields. That's right, people are treated inhumanely to bring you those tasteless tomatoes year around in the supermarket.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> <b>The Problem </b><br /> Slavery is not just happening overseas. Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Molloy once called Florida’s tomato fields “ground zero” for modern-day slavery in the United States. In the past 15 years, over 1,000 people have been freed from slavery in U.S. tomato fields.<br /> <br /> <b>The Solution</b><br />  Recipe for Change–a campaign led by International Justice Mission in partnership with the <a href=" Food Standards Council</a> and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers–is targeting three major supermarket chains this summer (Ahold, Publix and Kroger’s), and asking its CEOs to support the <a href=" Food Program</a>. Corporations that join agree to pay a small price increase for fairly harvested tomatoes (1.5 cents more per pound), and promise to shift purchases to the Florida tomato growers who abide by these higher standards–and away from those who won’t.<br /> <br /> Major fast food companies, like McDonalds and Subway, have already endorsed the <a href=" Food Program</a>, but the largest U.S. supermarket chains have yet to support this collaborative effort to eradicate modern-day slavery.<br /> <br /> <b>Ways to take action</b><br /> Supermarkets can help eliminate slavery and other serious abuses from the tomato supply chain when they join the Fair Food Program. But in order to change its policies, CEOs need pressure from consumers.<br /> <br /> Please take 30 seconds, raise your voice, and <a href=" your name</a> to help ensure that supermarket tomatoes are slave-free! If you'd like to read more about this, follow Nicole <a href="; or pick up a copy of the book, <a href=" /> <br /> Purchase slave-free tomatoes at Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or by buying locally at your farmer's market.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> <br /> Here's my favorite gazpacho recipe made with tomatoes from our CSA (which I picked myself). I've been making a batch of this almost weekly. I've also made variations by adding a stalk of celery and half a cup of shredded carrots. If you like your gazpacho thinner, add half a cup of tomato juice.<br /> <br /> <b>Gazpacho!</b><br /> 2 cups tomatoes, diced<br /> 3/4-1 c watermelon chunks<br /> 1 jalapeño, diced (optional)<br /> half of a red onion, diced<br /> 1 small cucumber with skin, diced small<br /> 1 small bell paper, diced<br /> 1/4 tsp chili powder<br /> 1/4 tsp cayenne<br /> 1/4 sea salt<br /> 2-3 tbsp red wine vinegar<br /> 1 tbsp olive oil<br /> jalapeño slices to garnish<br /> cilantro to garnish<br /> <br /> Put all the ingredients in a food processor, except the olive oil. Blend for 10-15 seconds for a chunkier soup, and longer for a thinner soup. Slowly drizzle in the oil from the top of the processor. Garnish with jalapeño slices and cilantro.<br />2012/07/tomato-tuesday.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-934789817586416652Mon, 23 Jul 2012 12:35:00 +00002012-07-23T16:18:44.553-04:00raspberry malbec sorbetsummersweet treatThe Food Matters ProjectRaspberry malbec sorbet<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> Today's <a href=" Matters Project</a> recipe is a raspberry cabernet sorbet. This sorbet is done in minutes, and the blender does all the work. Recently I had a blackberry cabernet sorbet that I really liked, but honestly I wasn't that crazy about this recipe. I think next time I'll use blackberries and blueberries instead.<br /> <br /> I had a bottle of malbec open, so I used that in place of the cabernet. See the original recipe <a href="; and what others made <a href=" /> <br /> <b>Raspberry malbec sorbet</b><br /> 2 c frozen raspberries<br /> 1/2 c frozen blueberries<br /> 2 tbsp raw sugar<br /> 1/2 c organic plain yogurt<br /> 3 tbsp malbec (or cabernet)<br /> <br /> Blend all ingredients until smooth. Enjoy immediately or freeze for later. I think this is best eaten immediately though.<br /> <br /> Check back tomorrow as I'm part of <a href=" Tuesday</a> and will be sharing a recipe with slave-free tomatoes. Make sure to follow along <a href=";.2012/07/raspberry-malbec-sorbet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-1265186849400614952Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:04:00 +00002012-07-20T12:04:29.601-04:00A bowl of goodnessavocado creamdinnerjalapeñolunchmexicanpepperspinto beanssummersummer squashveganzucchiniA bowl of goodness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> This bowl is full of goodness. It starts with a bed of brown rice, then pinto beans and sautéed summer vegetables before it's topped with avocado cream and jalapeño slices. This bowl is packed with fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. It's easy to prepare and is budget-friendly making it the perfect dinner for a crowd. Plus it's a way to use up all of that summer squash hiding in your crisper.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> I love bowls like this. It's hearty without being heavy. I cook extra, so I can easily whip up a healthy lunch or dinner in minutes. This bowl is also gluten free and dairy free. <br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> Cook brown rice according to the package. Then make all these yummy toppings. Cheese is optional, but would be an excellent addition as would homemade pico or tomatillo salsa.<br /> -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -<br /> <b>Pintos & peppers</b><br /> 1 red bell pepper, roasted (do ahead)<br /> 1 tbsp olive oil<br /> 2 cups cooked pinto beans (or 1 15-oz can) and their liquid<br /> 1 jalapeño, minced<br /> half of a red onion, diced<br /> 1/4 tsp sea salt<br /> 2 garlic cloves<br /> 1/2 tsp chili powder<br /> 1/4 tsp ground coriander<br /> 1/4 tsp dried oregano<br /> 1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds<br /> 1/2 c cilantro<br /> 1 lime wedge<br /> <br /> Preheat oven to 400. Put the bell pepper onto a baking sheet. Roast the bell pepper whole until it's browned all over and starts to blacken in places. This should take 30-45 minutes depending on the size of your pepper. Remove from heat and put into a sealed plastic bag. Once it's cool to touch, remove from the bag, and peel the skin off the pepper. Dice the pepper into small pieces. Do this step ahead of time. It can also be done the day before.<br /> <br /> Heat olive oil over medium heat. When it's warm, add the onion, jalapeño, and salt. Stir often, cooking until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, roasted red pepper, and half of the cilantro. Cook until the spices are fragrant. Add the beans and their liquid (from the can or saved from cooking them). Cook over low heat for 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat and add the remaining cilantro and a squeeze of lime.<br /> <br /> <b>Sauteed summer squash & zucchini</b><br /> 1 tbsp olive oil<br /> 1/4 of a red onion<br /> 1 summer squash, sliced thinly into rounds<br /> <div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> 1 zucchini, sliced thinly into rounds</div> <div> 2 garlic cloves, minced</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of sea salt. Cook until the onion is translucent, then add the squash and zucchini. Cover, cooking for about 5-8 minutes. Uncover, add the garlic, stir well. Cook for another few minutes, and remove from heat. </div> <div> <br /></div> <div> <b>Avocado cream</b></div> <div> 2 avocados</div> <div> 1/4 c cilantro</div> <div> 1/4 c ice cold water</div> <div> 1/4 tsp salt</div> <div> 1/4 tsp pepper</div> <div> <br /></div> <div> Blend all ingredients together until smooth. Eat on everything.<br /> -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  -  - <br /> Now assemble your bowls and serve with <a href="; michelada. Happy Friday friends!</div>2012/07/a-bowl-of-goodness.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-1398798968316452022Wed, 18 Jul 2012 13:53:00 +00002012-07-18T09:53:04.536-04:00beveragessummerwatermelon agua frescawatermelon gin fizzWatermelon Agua Fresca & Gin Fizz<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> It's very hot and humid in North Carolina these days. There's no escaping it, unless a thunderstorm pops up and cools it down temporarily. It's the type of heat you don't really want to do anything in. I've lived in NC all my life, but the heat still gets to me. These days I cool down with bowls of gazpacho (recipe next week!) and watermelon.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> This recipe happened because we found ourselves with two watermelons. Not the enormous oblong variety where you need two hands to hold it, but more the size of soccer balls. I decided to puree half of one of the watermelons, straining out the seeds and flesh, to make juice. From there I topped it with ice, soda, and limes. Cold and refreshing. No additional sugar needed. I let the natural sugars of the watermelon play the sweetener in this drink.<br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> And if you're having friends over or in the mood for a cocktail, this Watermelon Gin Fizz is the perfect drink for these hot summer nights.<br /> <br /> <b>Watermelon Agua Fresca</b><br /> <i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Serves one</span></i><br /> 4 oz watermelon juice<br /> 2 oz club soda<br /> 2 lime wedges<br /> <br /> Pour watermelon juice and soda over ice. Squeeze one lime wedge into the glass and use the other for garnish. Mix well.<br /> <br /> <b>Watermelon Gin Fizz</b><br /> <div style="font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> <b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Serves one</span></i></b></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> 3 oz watermelon juice</div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> </div> <div style="display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> 1-2 oz gin</div> <b> </b><br /> <div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> 1 oz club soda</div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> 2 lime wedges</div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> <br /></div> <div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"> Pour watermelon juice and gin over ice. Top with soda. Squeeze one lime wedge into the glass and use the other for garnish. Mix well before enjoying.</div>2012/07/watermelon-agua-fresca-gin-fizz.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-9163296250302913026Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:00:00 +00002012-07-12T09:00:15.323-04:00easyisraeli couscousmixed green saladpestosummerveganvegetarianAn easy summer meal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="; imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="; /></a></div> Stuck with too much basil on your hands? Make <a href="2012/04/vegan-leek-miso-pesto-pizza.html">this</a> health promoting pesto (it contains miso!), then eat it on everything in sight. Fill up an ice cube tray or a small ziplock bag to freeze the rest for a later day.<br /> <br /> This is one of my favorite, easy summer meals when I don't have time to think about what's for dinner. If you have pesto this salad can be made in less than half an hour. We're big pesto fans, so I usually have some made.<br /> <br /> Simply cook Israeli couscous according to the package. When it's done, mix a few spoonfuls of pesto into the hot grains (substitute millet for the couscous to make this gluten-free). Sometimes I mix in sautéed onions, garlic, and diced zucchini, but I think it tastes best eaten cold the next day with a large mixed salad. Or try Kelsey's <a href="; which looks perfect for summer.2012/07/easy-summer-meal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887126435836270819.post-7073931677341734002Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:37:00 +00002012-07-09T16:37:49.075-04:00An Everlasting Mealcold roasted vegetable salads

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Empire Flippers Podcast Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:13:39 +0000 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:13:39 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 34366 2026-01-12T10:59:35Z en Empire Flippers Podcast Justin Cooke and Joe Magnotti false Justin Cooke justin@empireflippers.com episodic no The AI Opportunities Ecommerce Owners Are Missing With Eric Bidinger [Ep.223] The AI Opportunities Ecommerce Owners Are Missing With Eric Bidinger [Ep.223] Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:07:00 +0000 AI can write your product descriptions, generate ad creative, and answer customer questions. But those might not be the most valuable uses of AI for ecommerce. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Bidinger, co-founder and CEO of Luca AI, a tool that uses AI to analyze business data and help entrepreneurs identify opportunities to improve their businesses. We explore where AI is actually making a difference for online businesses and where the hype is getting ahead of reality. One of the biggest opportunities is hidden inside the less exciting parts of running a business. The goal isn't simply to use AI to generate more data. It's to turn that data into better decisions. AI can analyze huge amounts of business data to uncover operational inefficiencies, pricing opportunities, inventory problems, and other areas where money is being left on the table. We also discuss how AI could change the way ecommerce businesses think about growth capital, why smaller operational improvements can have a major impact on profitability, and what entrepreneurs should be paying attention to as AI continues to evolve. If you're looking for new ways to unlock growth or simply want to optimize your business, this episode is packed with useful information. Topics discussed in this episode: 02:32 - The origins of Luca AI and what the software does 06:55 - Where AI is useful vs. where it's still hype 11:41 - Using AI for the less obvious parts of ecommerce 18:41 - Debt, equity, and other ways to finance growth 21:25 - How AI can identify opportunities you aren't looking for 31:29 - The problem with AI hallucinations and business data 38:25 - How technical do modern founders need to be? 40:41 - How to balance AI data with out-of-the-box thinking 43:28 - Creating a competitive advantage when everyone has AI Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Luca AI Eric's LinkedIn Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to optimize and grow your business using AI.]]> AI can write your product descriptions, generate ad creative, and answer customer questions. But those might not be the most valuable uses of AI for ecommerce. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Bidinger, co-founder and CEO of Luca AI, a tool that uses AI to analyze business data and help entrepreneurs identify opportunities to improve their businesses. We explore where AI is actually making a difference for online businesses and where the hype is getting ahead of reality. One of the biggest opportunities is hidden inside the less exciting parts of running a business. The goal isn't simply to use AI to generate more data. It's to turn that data into better decisions. AI can analyze huge amounts of business data to uncover operational inefficiencies, pricing opportunities, inventory problems, and other areas where money is being left on the table. We also discuss how AI could change the way ecommerce businesses think about growth capital, why smaller operational improvements can have a major impact on profitability, and what entrepreneurs should be paying attention to as AI continues to evolve. If you're looking for new ways to unlock growth or simply want to optimize your business, this episode is packed with useful information. Topics discussed in this episode: 02:32 - The origins of Luca AI and what the software does 06:55 - Where AI is useful vs. where it's still hype 11:41 - Using AI for the less obvious parts of ecommerce 18:41 - Debt, equity, and other ways to finance growth 21:25 - How AI can identify opportunities you aren't looking for 31:29 - The problem with AI hallucinations and business data 38:25 - How technical do modern founders need to be? 40:41 - How to balance AI data with out-of-the-box thinking 43:28 - Creating a competitive advantage when everyone has AI Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our weekly newsletter Luca AI Eric's LinkedIn Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to optimize and grow your business using AI.]]> 49:27 false 223 full 43071463 2026-09-29T13:13:38Z How to Expand Your Ecommerce Business Internationally With Andy Hooper [Ep.222] How to Expand Your Ecommerce Business Internationally With Andy Hooper [Ep.222] Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:11:00 +0000 International expansion can unlock significant growth for an ecommerce business. It can also create a lot of expensive problems if you move too quickly. In this episode, Greg Elfrink sits down with Andy Hooper, CEO of Expandly, an ecommerce fulfillment and logistics platform, to discuss what it really takes to scale an ecommerce business internationally. They discuss how to approach international expansion, including choosing the right markets, preparing the business operationally, and navigating the logistics and compliance challenges that come with selling internationally. The conversation also covers some of the common mistakes businesses make when expanding, as well as how founders can think about international growth without creating unnecessary complexity. Greg and Andy also discuss acquisitions and investing in ecommerce service businesses, including what makes a business attractive to buyers and the challenges that can come with integrating acquisitions. Whether you're considering taking your ecommerce business into new markets or exploring acquisitions as a growth strategy, this episode offers practical insights from someone who has experience on both sides of the equation. Topics discussed in this episode: 02:39 - From flipping products on eBay to 8-figure international domination 10:23 - Andy's advice for US entrepreneurs wanting to expand to the EU 21:04 - The costs entrepreneurs often overlook when expanding internationally 27:57 - The logistics of international expansion 36:15 - Why Andy built a portfolio of service businesses 38:44 - The processes Andy uses to effectively manage his portfolio of businesses 42:31 - Andy's advice on using acquisitions as a growth channel 45:50 - Andy's OATS business integration framework 49:48 - Why Andy rolled his main business into his acquisition, Expandly Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter Expandly Andy's LinkedIn Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to expand your ecommerce business internationally.]]> International expansion can unlock significant growth for an ecommerce business. It can also create a lot of expensive problems if you move too quickly. In this episode, Greg Elfrink sits down with Andy Hooper, CEO of Expandly, an ecommerce fulfillment and logistics platform, to discuss what it really takes to scale an ecommerce business internationally. They discuss how to approach international expansion, including choosing the right markets, preparing the business operationally, and navigating the logistics and compliance challenges that come with selling internationally. The conversation also covers some of the common mistakes businesses make when expanding, as well as how founders can think about international growth without creating unnecessary complexity. Greg and Andy also discuss acquisitions and investing in ecommerce service businesses, including what makes a business attractive to buyers and the challenges that can come with integrating acquisitions. Whether you're considering taking your ecommerce business into new markets or exploring acquisitions as a growth strategy, this episode offers practical insights from someone who has experience on both sides of the equation. Topics discussed in this episode: 02:39 - From flipping products on eBay to 8-figure international domination 10:23 - Andy's advice for US entrepreneurs wanting to expand to the EU 21:04 - The costs entrepreneurs often overlook when expanding internationally 27:57 - The logistics of international expansion 36:15 - Why Andy built a portfolio of service businesses 38:44 - The processes Andy uses to effectively manage his portfolio of businesses 42:31 - Andy's advice on using acquisitions as a growth channel 45:50 - Andy's OATS business integration framework 49:48 - Why Andy rolled his main business into his acquisition, Expandly Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter Expandly Andy's LinkedIn Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to expand your ecommerce business internationally.]]> 01:01:47 false 222 full 42825060 2026-09-08T13:18:00Z How to Build a Podcast That Actually Helps Your Business With Jim Barton [Ep.221] How to Build a Podcast That Actually Helps Your Business With Jim Barton [Ep.221] Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:16:00 +0000 Starting a podcast is easy. Building one that actually helps your business is a different story. In this episode of The Opportunity Podcast, Greg sits down with Jim Barton, founder of Growth Podcasting, to break down what founders should really expect from podcasting. Jim explains why podcasts are often better at building trust than generating traffic, and how businesses can use them to warm up prospects, support sales conversations, and build relationships with potential clients and partners. They also get into one of the biggest questions facing podcasters today: should your podcast be on YouTube? Jim explains why simply uploading an interview to YouTube isn't enough, and what you need to change if you want to compete for YouTube's audience. Jim shares practical advice for getting started without expensive equipment or a complicated production setup, as well as what makes a good episode, how much preparation you really need, and where AI can help without taking the human element out of the content. If you're considering starting a podcast for your business, or already have one that isn't getting the results you want, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you rethink your approach. Topics Discussed in this episode: 02:49 - Why Jim is so bullish on podcasting 09:11 - Should you start a podcast for your business? 14:54 - How to use your podcast to hit your business goals 17:37 - The pros and cons of publishing your podcast on YouTube 23:14 - How much production value you need if you're just getting started 26:43 - Are podcasts a suitable option for all businesses? 32:26 - How to get people to discover your podcast 40:59 - The prep that goes into making a good podcast episode 44:12 - What separates a bad podcast episode from a good one? Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter Growth Podcasting Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to get the most out of your business podcast.]]> Starting a podcast is easy. Building one that actually helps your business is a different story. In this episode of The Opportunity Podcast, Greg sits down with Jim Barton, founder of Growth Podcasting, to break down what founders should really expect from podcasting. Jim explains why podcasts are often better at building trust than generating traffic, and how businesses can use them to warm up prospects, support sales conversations, and build relationships with potential clients and partners. They also get into one of the biggest questions facing podcasters today: should your podcast be on YouTube? Jim explains why simply uploading an interview to YouTube isn't enough, and what you need to change if you want to compete for YouTube's audience. Jim shares practical advice for getting started without expensive equipment or a complicated production setup, as well as what makes a good episode, how much preparation you really need, and where AI can help without taking the human element out of the content. If you're considering starting a podcast for your business, or already have one that isn't getting the results you want, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you rethink your approach. Topics Discussed in this episode: 02:49 - Why Jim is so bullish on podcasting 09:11 - Should you start a podcast for your business? 14:54 - How to use your podcast to hit your business goals 17:37 - The pros and cons of publishing your podcast on YouTube 23:14 - How much production value you need if you're just getting started 26:43 - Are podcasts a suitable option for all businesses? 32:26 - How to get people to discover your podcast 40:59 - The prep that goes into making a good podcast episode 44:12 - What separates a bad podcast episode from a good one? Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter Growth Podcasting Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to get the most out of your business podcast.]]> 59:41 false 221 full 42640865 2026-09-01T12:21:42Z Amazon's Changing Rules & the Next Wave of FBA Growth With Jana Krekic [Ep.220] Amazon's Changing Rules & the Next Wave of FBA Growth With Jana Krekic [Ep.220] Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:18:00 +0000 Amazon sellers are being forced to rethink how they build and grow their businesses. From stricter listing requirements to AI-powered shopping and new international opportunities, the rules are changing quickly. On this episode of The Opportunity Podcast, Greg sits down with Jana Krekic, founder of YLT Translations and Seller Lingo, to discuss what's changing across Amazon and where sellers should be paying attention. They cover Amazon's stricter listing requirements, shorter titles, supplement compliance, and what these changes mean for sellers who have relied on older optimization strategies. They also dive into AI and Amazon search, including Rufus and Alexa, and how sellers may need to structure their listings so AI can better understand and recommend their products. The conversation then moves beyond the US, with Jana sharing her perspective on international expansion, localization, and overlooked markets. She explains why simply translating a listing isn't enough and why some markets can offer opportunities that sellers may not be looking for. If you sell on Amazon, are thinking about expanding internationally, or want to understand where the platform is heading, this episode is worth a listen. Topics Discussed in this episode: 04:03 - Why Amazon has gotten stricter with their listing requirements 11:59 - Amazon's crackdown on supplement regulations 17:37 - How Amazon has changed for sellers over the last five years 25:03 - The risks of using AI to translate your listings 36:32 - How important is your listing copy in the age of AI? 42:39 - When to consider international Amazon expansion 51:22 - Cultural translation for different markets Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter YLT Translations SellerLingo Smart Scout Helium 10 Data Dive Sit back, grab a coffee, and get the latest update on Amazon's listing requirements across different countries. ]]> Amazon sellers are being forced to rethink how they build and grow their businesses. From stricter listing requirements to AI-powered shopping and new international opportunities, the rules are changing quickly. On this episode of The Opportunity Podcast, Greg sits down with Jana Krekic, founder of YLT Translations and Seller Lingo, to discuss what's changing across Amazon and where sellers should be paying attention. They cover Amazon's stricter listing requirements, shorter titles, supplement compliance, and what these changes mean for sellers who have relied on older optimization strategies. They also dive into AI and Amazon search, including Rufus and Alexa, and how sellers may need to structure their listings so AI can better understand and recommend their products. The conversation then moves beyond the US, with Jana sharing her perspective on international expansion, localization, and overlooked markets. She explains why simply translating a listing isn't enough and why some markets can offer opportunities that sellers may not be looking for. If you sell on Amazon, are thinking about expanding internationally, or want to understand where the platform is heading, this episode is worth a listen. Topics Discussed in this episode: 04:03 - Why Amazon has gotten stricter with their listing requirements 11:59 - Amazon's crackdown on supplement regulations 17:37 - How Amazon has changed for sellers over the last five years 25:03 - The risks of using AI to translate your listings 36:32 - How important is your listing copy in the age of AI? 42:39 - When to consider international Amazon expansion 51:22 - Cultural translation for different markets Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter YLT Translations SellerLingo Smart Scout Helium 10 Data Dive Sit back, grab a coffee, and get the latest update on Amazon's listing requirements across different countries. ]]> 01:06:16 false 220 full 42549180 2026-09-01T00:01:32Z How to Optimize Your Amazon Listings for AI Search With Jon Tilley [Ep.219] How to Optimize Your Amazon Listings for AI Search With Jon Tilley [Ep.219] Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:37:00 +0000 Amazon sellers have spent years optimizing for keywords and traditional search. That is still important, but the way customers discover products on Amazon is changing quickly. In this episode of The Opportunity Podcast, we sit down with Jon Tilley, founder of ZonGuru, to unpack Amazon's latest AI developments and what they mean for sellers. Amazon has moved away from Rufus and is doubling down on Alexa for Shopping, alongside its newer Cosmo algorithm. Instead of simply returning search results, Amazon can now use conversations, customer profiles, product data, and recommendations to help shoppers make decisions. For sellers, this creates a new layer of optimization. We discuss why keywords still matter, but why sellers also need to think about the questions customers ask, how their products are used, who they are best suited for, and which products they complement. Jon also explains why simply asking ChatGPT or Claude to rewrite a listing is not enough, how first-party Amazon data can improve AI optimization, and why sellers need to balance AI readability with human conversion. We also look at the wider implications of AI for Amazon sellers, agencies, and omnichannel growth. If you want to understand where Amazon is heading and how to adapt your business before these changes become mainstream, this episode is worth a listen. Topics Discussed in this episode: 04:11 - Why Amazon is doubling down on Alexa and what that means for sellers 08:57 - Keywords vs. conversational search 14:48 - How to maximize your AI visibility on Amazon 17:43 - Understanding Cosmo's product knowledge graph 25:19 - The biggest AI optimization mistakes sellers make 27:52 - The opportunities AI unlocks for Amazon sellers 31:59 - How quickly AI optimization can impact performance 38:21 - How Amazon sellers are using AI beyond product discovery 41:00 - AI, agencies, and the changing service model 43:33 - Is AI killing agencies or helping them thrive? Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter ZonGuru's AI Readiness Report ZonGuru's Helix Jon's LinkedIn Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to improve your AI visibility on Amazon.]]> Amazon sellers have spent years optimizing for keywords and traditional search. That is still important, but the way customers discover products on Amazon is changing quickly. In this episode of The Opportunity Podcast, we sit down with Jon Tilley, founder of ZonGuru, to unpack Amazon's latest AI developments and what they mean for sellers. Amazon has moved away from Rufus and is doubling down on Alexa for Shopping, alongside its newer Cosmo algorithm. Instead of simply returning search results, Amazon can now use conversations, customer profiles, product data, and recommendations to help shoppers make decisions. For sellers, this creates a new layer of optimization. We discuss why keywords still matter, but why sellers also need to think about the questions customers ask, how their products are used, who they are best suited for, and which products they complement. Jon also explains why simply asking ChatGPT or Claude to rewrite a listing is not enough, how first-party Amazon data can improve AI optimization, and why sellers need to balance AI readability with human conversion. We also look at the wider implications of AI for Amazon sellers, agencies, and omnichannel growth. If you want to understand where Amazon is heading and how to adapt your business before these changes become mainstream, this episode is worth a listen. Topics Discussed in this episode: 04:11 - Why Amazon is doubling down on Alexa and what that means for sellers 08:57 - Keywords vs. conversational search 14:48 - How to maximize your AI visibility on Amazon 17:43 - Understanding Cosmo's product knowledge graph 25:19 - The biggest AI optimization mistakes sellers make 27:52 - The opportunities AI unlocks for Amazon sellers 31:59 - How quickly AI optimization can impact performance 38:21 - How Amazon sellers are using AI beyond product discovery 41:00 - AI, agencies, and the changing service model 43:33 - Is AI killing agencies or helping them thrive? Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter ZonGuru's AI Readiness Report ZonGuru's Helix Jon's LinkedIn Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to improve your AI visibility on Amazon.]]> 53:14 false 219 full 42475105 2026-09-01T00:01:32Z From Side Hustle to $100M: Lessons in Building a Scalable Business With Steve Rolle [Ep.218] From Side Hustle to $100M: Lessons in Building a Scalable Business With Steve Rolle [Ep.218] Tue, 04 Aug 2026 01:41:00 +0000 Building a successful eCommerce business is one thing. Building one that can grow without you is something else entirely. That's easier said than done. Many founders eventually become the biggest bottleneck in their own business, making it harder to scale, step away, or create a valuable long-term asset. In this episode of The Opportunity Podcast, Greg sits down with entrepreneur and investor Steve Rolle, whose businesses have generated more than $100 million in combined sales.Steve shares the lessons he learned growing a side hustle into a thriving eCommerce business by solving real customer problems, building systems that scale, and creating repeatable processes instead of chasing the latest trends. Steve explains why your day job can be the best training ground for entrepreneurship, how to know when you've become the bottleneck, and what it takes to build a team that can operate without the founder being involved in every decision. He also shares the hard-earned lessons from acquiring an Amazon business through Empire Flippers, including why buyers need to look beyond the numbers and understand the knowledge and experience that often leave with the founder. Whether you're thinking about starting an online business, growing the one you already have, or buying an existing company, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you build a business that's designed to last. Topics Discussed in this episode: 02:49 - Steve's journey from the military to over $100M in ecom sales 05:30 - How Steve grew his business to $100M 09:00 - Why your job can be the best apprenticeship for entrepreneurship 16:40 - Building systems instead of building founder dependency 21:57 - Why Steve chose not to sell his business and instead professionalized it 27:36 - Hiring leaders: growing talent vs. hiring experienced executives 38:08 - Lessons Steve learned through a failed business acquisition Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter Steve's website The Future You Choose by Steve Rolle Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to build a scalable business that runs without the founder. ]]> Building a successful eCommerce business is one thing. Building one that can grow without you is something else entirely. That's easier said than done. Many founders eventually become the biggest bottleneck in their own business, making it harder to scale, step away, or create a valuable long-term asset. In this episode of The Opportunity Podcast, Greg sits down with entrepreneur and investor Steve Rolle, whose businesses have generated more than $100 million in combined sales.Steve shares the lessons he learned growing a side hustle into a thriving eCommerce business by solving real customer problems, building systems that scale, and creating repeatable processes instead of chasing the latest trends. Steve explains why your day job can be the best training ground for entrepreneurship, how to know when you've become the bottleneck, and what it takes to build a team that can operate without the founder being involved in every decision. He also shares the hard-earned lessons from acquiring an Amazon business through Empire Flippers, including why buyers need to look beyond the numbers and understand the knowledge and experience that often leave with the founder. Whether you're thinking about starting an online business, growing the one you already have, or buying an existing company, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you build a business that's designed to last. Topics Discussed in this episode: 02:49 - Steve's journey from the military to over $100M in ecom sales 05:30 - How Steve grew his business to $100M 09:00 - Why your job can be the best apprenticeship for entrepreneurship 16:40 - Building systems instead of building founder dependency 21:57 - Why Steve chose not to sell his business and instead professionalized it 27:36 - Hiring leaders: growing talent vs. hiring experienced executives 38:08 - Lessons Steve learned through a failed business acquisition Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter Steve's website The Future You Choose by Steve Rolle Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to build a scalable business that runs without the founder. ]]> 53:49 false 218 full 42309105 2026-09-01T00:01:32Z How TikTok Shop Is Changing eCommerce With Jordan West [Ep.217] How TikTok Shop Is Changing eCommerce With Jordan West [Ep.217] Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:48:00 +0000 For years, growing an eCommerce business followed the same growth playbook: run ads, optimize your website, and send as much traffic to your store as possible. But that's starting to change. More and more shoppers are discovering products through creators rather than traditional ads, and platforms like TikTok Shop are changing the way people buy online. Instead of relying solely on paid advertising, brands now have the opportunity to get hundreds or even thousands of creators talking about and selling their products. In this episode of the Opportunity Podcast, Greg sits down with Jordan West, founder of Social Commerce Club and host of the Unofficial TikTok Shop Podcast, to talk about why he believes social commerce is the next big thing in eCommerce. Jordan breaks down how TikTok Shop works, why it's so different from Amazon and traditional Shopify stores, and how coordinated creator campaigns can create a powerful halo effect across Shopify stores, Amazon, and even retail. Greg and Jordan also dive into what it takes to build a successful eCommerce business, from understanding your numbers and improving your margins to choosing the right growth channels and building a team that can scale with the business. Whether you sell on TikTok Shop, Amazon, Shopify, or you're simply looking for your next growth opportunity, you'll walk away from this episode with practical ideas you can apply to your own business. Topics Discussed in this episode: 02:00 - From losing everything to finding success through social commerce 11:36 - The mechanics of how TikTok Shop actually works 16:18 - The "halo effect" and how TikTok Shop drives sales across Amazon and Shopify 20:12 - How brands find and work with creators 22:00 - Jordan's "Blitz Methodology" for launching products on TikTok Shop 37:41 - Social SEO is about to take off 41:28 - Affiliate commissions, incentives, and getting started on TikTok Shop 43:37 - The types of products that work on TikTok Shop 45:08 - Jordan's advice for doubling or tripling an eCommerce business 52:40 - Scaling an agency, hiring A-players, and building the right culture Mentions: Empire Flippers Podcasts Empire Flippers Marketplace Create an Empire Flippers account Subscribe to our newsletter Social Commerce Club Jordan's LinkedIn Sit back, grab a coffee, and learn how to scale your ecommerce business using social commerce on TikTok Shop!]]> For years, growing an eCommerce business followed the same growth playbook: run ads, optimize your website, and send as much traffic to your store as possible. But that's starting to change. More and more shoppers are discovering products through creators rather than traditional ads, and platforms like TikTok Shop are changing the way people buy online. Instead of relying solely on paid advertising, brands now have the opportunity to get hundreds or even thousands of creators talking about and selling their products. In this episode of the Opportunity Podcast, Greg sits down with Jordan West, founder of Social Commerce Club and host of the Unofficial TikTok Shop Podcast, to talk about why he believes social commerce is the next big thing in eCommerce. Jordan breaks down how TikTok Shop works, why it's so different from Amazon and traditional Shopify stores, and how coordinated creator campaigns can create a powerful halo effect across Shopify stores, Amazon, and even retail. Greg and Jordan also dive into what it takes to build a successful eCommerce business, from un

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