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Not a foodie, just love to eat & cook and help others do that too. Doritos addict and marshmallow aficionado. History nerd.

Gazpacho

On today’s episode I share a recipe for one of my favorite refreshing summer dishes: gazpacho. Coming from the south of Spain, gazpacho features fresh seasonal tomatoes, peppers, and cucumber. Served as a soup or a drink, this recipe will save...

A Sour Taste

Vinegar has been around thousands of years, and it is one of the most important sources of acid to a home cook. Even though it’s common, it can be a bit mysterious. In this episode I dive into what vinegar is, how it’s made, and some...

Smorgasbord June 2023

On today’s smorgasbord episode we talk about foxes in the backyard (that is not a euphemism), and upcoming travel to New Orleans & Cajun Country. Need a sweet and refreshing drink for your next summertime get-together? Pineapple punch...

Butcher on the Block with Matt Moore

On today’s episode we visit with author Matt Moore about his new book “Butcher on the Block: Everyday Recipes, Stories, and Inspirations from Your Local Butcher and Beyond.” Matt likes to say that sometimes to get the best recipes...

Cast Iron with Ashley Jones

On today’s episode Ashley L. Jones, author of Skilletheads: A Guide to Collecting and Restoring Cast-Iron Cookware joins me to discuss cast iron’s role in the home kitchen. We touch a little on the history of cast iron manufacturing in...

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Any Portobello in a Storm

On today’s episode we dive into the kingdom of mushrooms. We look at the common mushrooms you’ll find at the grocery store, how to select, store and clean them, and a few uses for each varieties. So get ready to take your umami game up a...

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From Dough to Slice

On today’s episode we welcome Eidref Laxa, host of the “What’s Good Dough” podcast. We talk pizza, and how home cooks can increase their chances of success for turning out a great homemade pie. We cover pizza stones and...

Smorgasbord February 2023

On today’s Smorgasbord episode I talk about Momofuku and A-Sha noodles. Are egg prices getting you down? Consider using aquafaba in your baking to stretch your eggs farther. Then I have a review of the new book “Smithsonian American...

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Chatbots in the Kitchen

This image was created using Midjourney and is licensed under the Creative Commons CC BY-NC 4.0 On today’s show we have a very special guest who joins us for a conversation about artificial intelligence chatbots in the kitchen. World-famous...

Mulligatawny

Fragrant, warm and spicy, luscious and creamy; It’s everything you want in a bowl on a cool, damp winter evening. Raid your pantry and you can have this British take on Indian comfort food on your table in under an hour. On today’s...

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