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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.

Smorgasbord January 2020

Smorgasbord January 2020

Smorgasbord January 2020 It’s time for another smorgasbord episode where I cover a smattering of different topics. Be sure to listen to the episode for all the details, and check below for a few links to things I mention in the show. Do you...

Ep 149 Instant Pot Tasks

Five Tasks Your Instant Pot Makes Easy

Instant Pots and other pressure cookers can make life so much easier for a home cook. You can find countless recipes online, but listen on for five basic uses for a pressure cooker that you can adapt to whatever recipe or cuisine you like! Mentioned...

Let’s Cook: Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin are a luxurious and delicious side dish for your holiday and other winter gatherings. Although the dish can seem intimidating, it is relatively simple and achievable for all home cooks. If you can simmer cream, slice potatoes, and...

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

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Tips for Surviving Holiday Hosting

Eight Tips for Surviving Holiday Hosting

It’s that time of year. Holiday get-togethers of all shapes and sizes are upon us. Are you hosting this year? Let’s look at some tips to make your hosting duties lower stress and higher success. Listen to the episode for full tips, and...

Creature from the Snack Lagoon

Welcome to the spooky, creepy, scary, third annual Halloween special of the Kitchen Counter Podcast! Once again Chris and I have assembled a real winning group of weird foods to try for your pleasure (and our pain). This is an episode you really...

Let's Cook Pork Fried Rice

Let’s Cook: Pork Fried Rice

Let’s head back to the kitchen for another “live cooking” episode featuring everyone’s favorite takeout staple: fried rice. Simple to try and easy to master, it’s a recipe that should be in the repertoire of every home...

Form Function and Flavor

Form, Function and Flavor

I often get requests to talk about ingredient substitutions when it comes to cooking and baking. On one hand, that’s a pretty easy ask, what with list upon list of ingredient substitutions on the internet. On the other hand, how can a home...

Let's Cook Shakshouka

Let’s Cook: Shakshouka

Let’s hop back in the kitchen for another fun live cooking episode. Gather up some fresh tomatoes, peppers and plenty of spice — this time we are tackling shakshouka! Listen on for full details and check out the recipe just below the...

Pudgie Pies

Pudgie Pies

On today’s episode I am joined by Jared Pierce, Carrie Simon, and Liv Svanoe, authors of “Pudgie Revolution,” to learn about the fine art of making pudgie pies (or “jaffles” as they are known in Australia)! I seemed to...

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