Christine Pittman is a successful entrepreneur and food writer who recently launched the Time Management Insider podcast to help listeners bring more calm and efficiency to home life. She built this podcast from the foundation of two food blogs, including Cook The Story, which ranks among the top food blogs worldwide. Christine began that blog while finishing a dissertation in linguistics, and her episode traces how family, food, and business intersected in her life.
In the episode Christine remembers learning to love fresh produce from her Baba’s vast garden and honing her cooking skills in her parents’ Ukrainian restaurants in Canada. A turning point in her journey came when she realized—thanks to advice from her mother—that growing as a businessperson meant moving beyond her own personal narrative. She shifted focus from telling her story to centering the people she serves, a change that reshaped how she approaches blogging and business. Her relaxed, thoughtful speaking style and willingness to challenge familiar narratives make this episode both enjoyable and instructive. Welcome, Christine, and thank you to everyone listening.
Highlights
- Why it matters to know the “why” when you cook
- From Canada to Florida: Christine’s path
- Baba and Dade and their enormous garden
- When you let a kid name a restaurant, you get memorable choices
- Can you love the hard work of restaurant ownership?
- Christine’s parents as relationship goals
- Running restaurants vs. running a blog: surprising similarities
- Nearly finishing a PhD in linguistics—and whether she’s happy with her choice
- When a hobby becomes a job and the hobby fades
- The difference between a blog and a business
- The one mindset shift that helped Christine’s blog grow dramatically
- How Christine defines a business
- How to tell if you’re ready to grow your blog
- Practical advice for new bloggers
Listen to Christine Pittman of Cook the Story
Listen to the full conversation on The Storied Recipe podcast episode featuring Christine Pittman to hear her stories about family food traditions, running restaurants, and turning a beloved hobby into a thriving online business.
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Christine’s Storied Recipe: Ukrainian Dill Potatoes in Cream Sauce
Easy Ukrainian Dill Potatoes in Cream Sauce
More Episodes with Professionals in the Food Industry
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- 200 The Vindicated Mother and Her Lebanese Lamb Chops
- 199 The Foremost Wild Food Authority and His Favorite Taco
- 196 The Tireless German Oma and Her Creamy Quark
More Eastern European Recipes
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- Kaiserschmarrn (Fluffy Austrian Torn Pancakes)
- How to Make Povitica Bread with Walnut Cinnamon Swirl
- Polish Pasztet: Pork, Beef, and Chicken Liver Pâté
How to Connect With Christine Pittman
Cook The Story Website: www.cookthestory.com
The Cookful Website: www.thecookful.com
Instagram: @cookthestory
Pinterest: @cookthestory
Podcast: Time Management Insider