Fan focused blogging header.png

This is part of my Makin' Bacon podcast, you can check out all the episodes or subscribe on your favorite podcast player.

Cookbook Publishing and Teaching Cooks with Judi Leib

Mb podcast judi leib square.png

Today, we talk with Judi Leib about why teaching cooking classes is so meaningful, how finding a mentor can provide the guidance and support you need, and we explore the sometimes long and winding road to publishing a cookbook.

As bloggers we often dream of publishing a cookbook, but it's not always a smooth process to get there. The way can be filled with potholes, and sometimes landmines, but luckily today's guest is the perfect person to help us avoid them.

Judi also teaches people how to cook and truly believes that anybody can learn to be a great cook once you get rid of their fear.

I can't wait to learn from today's guest, Judi Leib from Whisk in the Southern.

Listen to or Watch the Interview

This episode from the Makin' Bacon Podcast podcast is available on all your favorite podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Overcast, and Google Podcasts.

The video of the interview is also available on the Makin' Bacon YouTube Channel.

About Judi Leib

Judi Leib started cooking when she was 2, standing on a stool in her mother's kitchen. She went on to go to culinary school, catered events including Live Aid in Philly, and was mentored by Molly O'Neill.

In 2015 she started her blog and began ramping it up when she decided to write a cookbook. Judi is represented by Sara Gilligan and Sally Ekus. She is shopping her first cookbook, Cake for Breakfast.

Judi also teaches people how to cook and truly believes that anybody can learn to be a great cook once you get rid of their fear.

Key Takeaways

  • Why is teaching cooking classes important?
  • How to find a mentor
  • Publishing a cookbook
  • Don't give up on your cookbook publishing dream

Links and Mentions


If you want to read some more about this, here are a few helpful links.

Do you have some traffic and fans but you're not making as much money as you would like? It's time to take back control of your blog, diversify your income stream, and start moving forward again. And this FREE food blogging video course is exactly what you need to get you there.

How do you approach this? Let me know in the Makin Bacon Facebook Group or the comments below.


Jason logsdon headshot Hi, I'm Jason Logsdon! I'm an adventurous home cook and the head writer and photographer for Amazing Food Made Easy. I grew my income to 6-figures by focusing on serving my Fans by providing massive value, and I want to help you do the same.

Related Makin' Bacon Articles

All tags for this article: Cooking Courses, Interviews For Podcasts and Videos, The Makin' Bacon Podcast, Self Publishing, Teaching

placeholder image

Cookie Consent

This website uses cookies or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalized recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy