This year, Bob and Kate Carpenter of Sunny Side Kitchen shared Bob’s diagnosis of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. In that message, Bob said that Kate was helping to chart the path forward while carrying more than her fair share of the load. In the midst of this difficult diagnosis, how do they stay on the “sunny side” of life? Watch this week’s episode to find out, now on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. #positivity #womensupportwomen #smallbusiness #escondido

Kate Carpenter began her working career as a journalist, and later used those skills in her pivot to…owning a restaurant! 👩🏻‍🍳 Watch this week’s episode to learn how this co-owner of Sunny Side Kitchen took steps to do something she loves, even if it requires taking a leap of faith. OUT NOW on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #womenownedsmallbusiness #wheretoeat #escondido #womenintheworkplace

Kate Carpenter did not set out to build one of the top-ranked restaurants in the nation. Before Sunny Side Kitchen became a beloved Escondido spot and earned national recognition on Yelp’s Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S., Kate was working in journalism and public relations. In this episode of More Precious Than Rubies, Kate shares how she and her husband Bob built Sunny Side Kitchen from the ground up, what journalism taught them about listening to people, how customer connection became central to their restaurant, and why community matters more than ever as they navigate a difficult health season together. If you are in San Diego County, especially North County or Escondido, this episode is your sign to visit Sunny Side Kitchen, grab breakfast or lunch, buy a gift card, and support a local restaurant that has poured so much love into its community. Learn more about Sunny Side: https://www.sunnysidekitchen.com/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 01:49 Kate’s journalism background 05:32 Reinventing herself through cookies 07:09 Advice for women changing careers 11:26 What farmers markets taught Kate 13:07 Why Sunny Side “interviews” its customers 15:18 Bob’s diagnosis, partnership, and community support 21:25 Inside the kitchen and Yelp’s national recognition 24:29 Grilled cheese, Tuscan panini, and local ingredients 27:41 What Kate learned from her mom about hospitality 30:12 Community partnerships and supporting local businesses 33:29 The future of Sunny Side Kitchen 36:14 The panini reveal ✨Follow us on Instagram & TikTok → https://linktr.ee/mptrpodcast 🎙️ Subscribe for more faith-filled, uplifting content! 💬 Subscribe to the MPTR newsletter to get early access to episodes! https://www.aquirozmedia.com/mptr-newsletter #SunnySideKitchen #Escondido #SanDiegoRestaurants #WomenInBusiness #CareerChange #LocalBusiness #YelpTop100 #MorePreciousThanRubies

What cheese do you put on your grilled cheese? 🧀 On this week’s episode of More Precious Than Rubies, I sat down with Kate Carpenter, co-owner of @sunnysidekitchen8808 in Escondido. She shares how she and her husband Bob built Sunny Side Kitchen from the ground up, what journalism taught them about listening to people, and why community matters more than ever in their personal lives. You won’t want to miss the last episode of season 4, airing tomorrow on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts!! 🥳 #localrestaurant #escondido #placestoeat #womenowned #recipe

Quiche. Tuscan chicken panini. Mini cookies so good that I ate half the container in one sitting. Are you hungry yet? 🤤 I loved trying some of the most popular items on the menu at @sunnysidekitchen8808 in Escondido. I also loved sitting down with co-owner Kate Carpenter to hear how she transitioned from journalist to restaurant owner! I think you’ll love her story too…tune in to learn more about this local favorite this Saturday on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts! #foodie #foodreview #sandiegorestaurants #localrestaurant #wheretoeat

In San Diego County’s 2025 Point-in-Time Count, nearly 10,000 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night. That number represents people who may need more than shelter. They may need clean clothes, socks, underwear, hygiene products, etc. Sharia’s Closet is helping provide free emergency clothing to people in need, helping them feel seen in times of crisis. To learn more about the work they’re doing in San Diego county, watch this week’s episode of MPTR, on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. #homelessness #sandiego #volunteer #nonprofit #womenowned

You wouldn’t give your bestie a ripped sweater or a stained pair of jeans right? 👚👖 When preparing donations for Sharia’s Closet, they ask that you keep these same stipulations in mind. Only donate items that are clean, and non damaged, because those in need also deserve good quality donations. #sandiego #sandiegononprofit #donations #boutique

Every year, an estimated 11.3 million tons of clothing and textile waste end up in landfills in the United States alone. 👚 This weekend, I attended a sip and swap event put on by Common Place SD. At the end of the event, the leftover clothes were donated to local organizations including Sharia’s Closet. I love clothing swaps, but even more, I love keeping my textiles out of the landfill! Watch the most recent episode of MPTR where I talk about how Sharia’s Closet is helping those in need. #clothingswap #localevent #sandiegoevents #recycling