Best Exploring How Food Connects Defines And Inspires Podcasts (2025)

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Charmaine Mchugo: On Learning About Releasing Control Through Gardening…The Art Of Truly Listening To People And Being Open To Feedback…And Exploring Endings As Openings On Our Journey… 30:52

14d ago30:52

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Our Guest Is Charmaine Mchugo. She Joins Us From Wales… Where She’s Currently Co-Owner Of Michelin Green Starred Restaurant Chapters… We Talk About: ✅ Learning About Releasing Control Through Gardening ✅ The Art Of Truly Listening To People And Being Open To Feedback ✅ Exploring Endings As Openings On Our Journey https://chaptershayonwye.co.uk/ htt…

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Chef Eríc Martínez: On Healing After The Recent Death Of His Mother….The Importance Of Showing Yourself Love And Compassion….Plus Creating A Sustainable Future In Upscale Dining 48:59

1M ago48:59

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Our Next Guest Is Chef Eríc Martínez. He Joins Us From Sacramento… Where He’s Currently The Chef At Crispín Supper Club… Curating An 8-Coursed Menu Focused On Cooking In Harmony With The Seasons And Utilizing Sustainability… We Talk About: ✅ Healing After The Recent Death Of His Mother ✅ The Importance Of Showing Yourself Love And Compassion ✅ Crea…

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Chef Lucho Martinez: On Accepting Endings In Life While Enjoying The Present Moment…..The Importance Of Fully Understanding And Embracing Your Current Path…....And The Love-Hate Relationship When It Comes ... 35:17

2M ago35:17

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Our Guest Is Chef Lucho Martinez. He Joins Us From Mexico City….. Where He Currently Owns Em, Martínez, Cafe Tormenta, Ultramarinos Demar… And Friends & Family, His Media Company That Merges Creativity, Gastronomy And Other Cultural Disciplines Under A Unified Vision… We Talk About: ✅ Accepting Endings In Life While Enjoying The Present Moment… ✅ T…

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Chef Maru Molina: On The Importance Of Listening To Nature & Translating That Communication Into Meaningful Meals… How To Live Fully With Intention & Intensity Leading The Way… And The Powerful Act Of ... 57:33

3M ago57:33

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My Guest Is Chef Maru Molina. She Joins Us From El Salvador….. Where She’s Currently Chef-Owner Of Cocina De Jardin…A Nature Driven Concept. We Talk About: The Importance Of Listening To Nature & Translating That Communication Into Meaningful Meals… How To Live Fully With Intention & Intensity Leading The Way… And The Powerful Act Of Transmitting E…

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Photographer Butch Quick: On Connecting With People through Photography....A Life Changing Trip To Cuba….Plus Eliminating Fear And Stepping Into Joy… 52:37

4M ago52:37

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My Guest Is Butch Quick. He Joins Us From Connecticut…. Where He’s Currently A Street Photographer… That Passion Has Guided Him To Travel Around The U.S. And Abroad… We Talk About: Connecting With People through Photography A Life Changing Trip To Cuba…. Plus Eliminating Fear And Stepping Into Joy… https://www.instagram.com/haveyoueatenyetpodcast/?…

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Sommelier Charles Carron Brown: On His Passion For Creating Memorable Dining Moments…Plus Empowering Colleagues To Expand Beyond Their Inner Critic….And How Traveling To Hong Kong Sparked Inspiration ... 26:13

6M ago26:13

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My Guest Is Charles Carron Brown. He Joins Us From London….. Where He’s Currently Sommelier And General Manager Of Michelin-Starred Restaurant Aulis… We’ll Be Talking About: His Passion For Creating Memorable Dining Moments And Putting People At Ease At Aulis London Plus The Importance Of Empowering Colleagues To Expand Beyond Their Inner Critic An…

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Chef Masaki Sugisaki: On His Passion For Working With UK Fishermen To Use Ike Jime And Focus On Sustainable Fishing…How Too Much Confidence Can Hinder Your Path To Success….And Sometimes Creativity And ... 41:30

7M ago41:30

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My Guest Is Chef Masaki Sugisaki. He Joins Us From London… Where He’s Currently Chef-Owner Of Dinings SW3. We’ll Be Talking About His Passion For Working With UK Fishermen To Use Ike Jime And Focus On Sustainable Fishing…How Too Much Confidence Can Hinder You Path To Success….And How Sometimes Creativity And Inspiration Can Come From Unusual Encoun…

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Food & Lifestyle Photographer Jim Sullivan: On The Creative Process Behind His Latest Project Kitchen Verité.........Traveling To Japan....... And The Slow Yet Rewarding Process Of Evolution In Life ... 33:09

7M ago33:09

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My Guest Is Jim Sullivan. He Joins Us From Southern California. Jim Is A Photographer & Director…Heavily Focused In Culinary Arts. He Has Photographed And Produced Several Cookbooks. Today We’ll Be Talking About His Newest Photography Book "Kitchen Verite"...Which Has Also Been Turned Into A Short Documentary… https://www.jimsullivanphotography.com…

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Ant Duckworth Of Dear Coco Coffee: On Leaving His Corporate Career For Entrepreneurship…..Exploring The Timeline Of Life…..How Your Most Defining Work Happens Away From The Spotlight….And The Challenges ... 47:34

8M ago47:34

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My Guest Is Ant Duckworth. He Joins Us From London Where He’s Currently Founder And Owner Of Dear Coco Coffee… A Thriving Coffee Truck Business…In Fact It’s Listed As One Of The Top 5 Global Coffee Trucks… https://www.instagram.com/dearcocolondon/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/haveyoueatenyetpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@haveyoueatenyetp…

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Chef Madhav Dayal: On Eliminating Rivalry And Competition From Restaurants In India.....How Chefs In Goa Are Uniting To Change The Status Quo.......Removing Hierarchy From The Kitchen..........And The ... 1:01:43

9M ago1:01:43

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My Guest Is Chef Madhav Dayal. He Joins Us From Goa India… Where He’s Currently Executive Chef Of Miguel's. https://www.instagram.com/madhavdayal/?hl=en https://www.miguels.in/about/ https://www.instagram.com/haveyoueatenyetpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@haveyoueatenyetpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxzx6an6DeVHLcIfN05MUg…

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Chef Debora Fadul: On Empowering Farmers In Guatemala, How The Kitchen Environment Inspires Young Chefs, And How Energy & Mindset Affects The Act Of Eating & Preparing Food 29:58

10M ago29:58

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My Guest Is Chef Debora Fadul. She Joins Us From Guatemala City… Where She’s Currently Chef-Owner Of Diacá. Beyond That Chef Fadul Is On A Mission To Showcase Indigenous Produce And Farmers In Guatemala….She Runs Estudio Diacá…A Lab And Extension Of The Restaurant That Explores Ingredients Through A ‘Sensory Ecosystem’... https://yocomoguate.com/ h…

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June "Jumakae” Kaewsith: On The Power Of Breath, Allowing Miracles To Unfold, Embracing Our Grief.....And Becoming A Magnetic Frequency 54:26

12M ago54:26

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My Guest Is June "Jumakae" Kaewsith Of Your Story Medicine. She Joins Us From Long Beach California. June Is A “Life Doula” Supporting People Through Speaking, Workshops, Ritual And Ceremony…. And You Can Listen To June’s Wisdom On Her Podcast…Which Is Called “Your Story Medicine” https://www.yourstorymedicine.com/ https://www.yourstorymedicine.com…

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Chef Ivan Brehm: On How A Recent Health Scare Sparked A New Perspective On Fully Living In The Present Moment....And His Concept Of Cooking Food Based On A Shared Humanity 48:24

1y ago48:24

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Our Guest Is Chef Ivan Brehm. He Joins Us From Singapore Where He’s Currently Chef-Owner Of Michelin-Starred Restaurant Nouri… He’s Also The Brain Behind ‘Appetite’…A Creative Space At The Intersection Of Food, Art And Music. https://nouri.com.sg/ https://appetitesg.com/ https://www.instagram.com/restaurantnouri/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/iva…

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EP 84 Milked Dry: Tales from NYC’s Dairy Battlegrounds 27:03

1y ago27:03

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Milk - the quintessential wholesome beverage. But in 1930s New York City, it sparked a decade-long battle of epic proportions. Pitting dairy farmers against corporations, unions against consumers, this "Milk War" plunged the city into chaos as supplies dwindled and public safety hung in the balance over...a glass of milk? Listen in to this utterly …

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EP 83 Curdled Trust: Death in a Jug 25:23

1y ago25:23

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Milk - the quintessential wholesome beverage meant to "do a body good." But what sinister secrets lie beneath the pure white surface? Listen as Kim and Leigh tell the shocking tale of a scandal that plagued 19th century New York, when corrupt dairies were essentially poisoning the city's children for profit. This diabolical saga exposes the dark un…

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Chef Kenneth Foong: On Vulnerability Being A Strength, Noma 3.0, Living In Japan And The Beauty Of Not Focusing Solely On Work 54:56

1y ago54:56

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Our Guest Is Chef Kenneth Foong. He Joins Us From Copenhagen Where He’s Currently Head Chef At Noma. https://noma.dk/ https://www.instagram.com/kennethfoongkm/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/haveyoueatenyetpodcast/?hl=en https://www.tiktok.com/@haveyoueatenyetpodcast https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxzx6an6DeVHLcIfN05MUg…

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EP 82 Quiet Whispers: Hot Coffee & Eggless Mayo 28:26

1y ago28:26

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Dig into the seedy underbelly of the food world, where corporate titans wage secret wars over seemingly innocent products like eggless mayonnaise and hot coffee. From multi-million dollar legal battles to covert smear campaigns, this episode exposes the cloak-and-dagger tactics used by Big Food to protect profits - even if it means burning victims …

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EP 81 Margarine Misdeeds: Crimes Against Butter 28:13

1y ago28:13

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From daring bootleggers to shocking corporate misdeeds and culinary espionage we uncover the criminal underbelly of oleo misadventures. Crimes Against Butter and the Margarine Misdeeds Who knew that something as innocent as butter could ignite a war between industries and the public? The latest episode of the As We Eat podcast dives into the crimin…

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EP 80 Poisonous Passions and the Dark Kitchen of La Voisin 32:20

1y ago32:20

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Unveiling the Dark Side of Love: Food & Crime In the lavish courts of 17th century France, where opulence danced hand in hand with intrigue, one woman held sway over the hearts of the elite. Her name was Catherine Monvoisin, but history remembers her as La Voisin, a figure shrouded in mystery and infamy. Join us as we peel back the layers of decept…

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Chef Amanda Rios: Speaking From Your Heart, Chefs as Artists, Self Expression at Burning Man, Celebrating Black Chefs, And Learning From Death 57:21

1y ago57:21

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Chef Amanda Rios Joins Us From Charleston South Carolina. At The Time Of This Interview She Was Filming With Chef Kevin Mitchell As An Ambassador For Chef Works. When She’s Not In Front Of The Camera Chef Rios Is Based In Southern California Where She’s A Private Chef…In Addition To Co-Owner Of A Food Truck. https://www.chefamanda.co/ https://www.i…

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EP 79 EP 79 The Deadly Art of Liberation: Aqua Tofana 11:07

1y ago11:07

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Come with us on a journey of deadly liberation as a popular apothecary brews a recipe for freedom, liberating over 600 women from abuse at the hands of those who should have protected them. Sources We Found Helpful for this Episode A Woman to Know: Giulia Tofana Guilia Tofana: World’s Most Dangerous Apothecary The Role of Women During the Italian R…

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EP 78 Love's Toxic Triangle: The Chocolate Cream Killer's Poisonous Obsession Love's Toxic Triangle: The Chocolate Cream Killer's Poisonous Obsession 34:13

1+ y ago34:13

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Indulge your senses and delve into the dark world of food and crime in our latest episode. Join us as we unravel the chilling tale of Christiana Edmunds, forever etched in history as the Chocolate Cream Killer of Brighton. From obsession to poisonings, this Victorian-era saga will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the thin line between…

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Dabito: A Conversation From Los Angeles 58:53

1+ y ago58:53

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Dabito Joins Us From Los Angeles. He Is Founder And Creative Director Of Design Studio Old Brand New. That Name And His Journey Began As A Blogger Many Moons Ago. Now His Company Serves Clients From Crate & Barrel To Google And Everything In Between. He’s Also An Author. Dabito’s Book 'Old Brand New: Colorful Homes For Maximal Living'... Was Releas…

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EP 77 Layers of Deceit: A Recipe for Murder 29:26

1+ y ago29:26

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Welcome to Season 4 of the As We Eat podcast, where we'll be delving into the intersection of Food & Crime, unearthing fascinating stories from history. Today, we journey back to 19th century Paris, France, to uncover the enigmatic tale of Marie Lafarge, a young woman whose life took a dark turn amidst the backdrop of privilege and deception. In th…

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Chef Adam Banks: A Conversation From Verbena Restaurant In Newquay 1:29:11

1+ y ago1:29:11

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Chef Adam Banks Joins Us From The UK…Specifically Newquay…On The North Coast Of Cornwall… Where Currently He’s The Owner Of Verbena. A Restaurant Focused On Fresh Pasta And Natural Wines. We Discuss Many Topics Including : ✅ Traveling Around The World ✅ And Reflections From The One Year Mark Of Owning And Running A Restaurant… https://www.instagram…

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EP 76 Put a Bow on It, Wrapping Season 3 23:23

1+ y ago23:23

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We’re wrapping Season 3 with some of our favorite things. Though it is always hard to pick a favorite episode - it’s like being asked to choose a favorite child, or cat - we each share a cookbook that has won an award from being the funniest read, to providing the newest perspective. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/as-we-eat8938/don…

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EP 75 Pie: Art of the Pie with Kate McDermott 49:26

1+ y ago49:26

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Can you believe that it’s time for our Annual Pie Episode. Neither can we. But we’re super excited to have had the opportunity to talk with Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie and as Kim calls her, Head Baker at Pie Cottage. Join us as Kate answers some listener questions and shares the experience of writing a cookbook. We started this season …

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EP 74 Finding “Joy” in My Pantry with Tex Mex Migas 31:55

1+ y ago31:55

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Join us on a journey of unexpected joy found right in Kim’s pantry, all thanks to the timeless culinary companion, "The Joy of Cooking" by Irma Rombauer. In today's episode, Leigh and Kim dive into the story of finding the inspiration to transform some stale tortilla chips and a forgotten can of green chiles into a delicious Tex Mex dish, and why J…

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Thanksgiving Bonus: Revisiting Episode 32 Pies 28:25

1+ y ago28:25

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While we take a holiday break, we wanted to share a past episode that we hope will inspire your pie making endeavors for the Thanksgiving holiday. We return to the origins of pie specialties as Leigh surveys the ingenuity of pie bakers and cooks who built empires on fairly basic pie recipes originating in Western Europe. Next, Kim speaks on how the…

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EP 73 From Grief to Joy: A Cookbook that became A Family Affair 35:03

1+ y ago35:03

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Some of the books on our cookbook shelves wander in because they are or were all the rage, some are there because we’re interested in a particular cuisine. But some of there as part of our legacy of cooking and have become iconic. Join us as we discuss one of America’s iconic cookbooks. A cookbook that’s in its ninth edition and spans over nine dec…

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Chef Greg Engelhardt: A Conversation From Australia 59:13

1+ y ago59:13

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Chef Greg Engelhardt Joins Us From Australia Where Currently He’s Director Of Food At Slim’s Quality Burger. Chef Engelhardt Has Been In Our Industry For 30 Years And Has Worked In Over 10 Countries. We Discuss: ✅ His Decade Long Collaboration With Chef André Rochat… ✅ Plus, Chef Engelhardt’s Path To Entrepreneurship. He’s Opened Beach Bars, Food T…

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EP 72 Dine Like a Hero: Crafting Smoked Sausages and Kraut with Dwarven Mustard 17:39

1+ y ago17:39

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In this episode, we dive into the world of Dwarven cuisine with the 'Smoked Sausages and Kraut with Dwarven Mustard' recipe from 'Heroes' Feast.' Discover how this hearty dish comes to life, and follow our culinary journey bridging the gap between imagination and reality. Join us in celebrating the magic of food and the connections it weaves in our…

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EP 71 Eat Like a Hero: Game-Based Cookbooks Feed More than Appetites 27:38

1+ y ago27:38

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Cookbooks take many approaches to inspiring readers to try new foods or to revisit familiar ones as a way to find common ground, especially amongst people with a shared fandom. In this episode, Kim and Leigh discuss “Heroes’ Feast,” the official cookbook for the popular Dungeons & Dragons game as an example of how fandom-based cookbooks blend food …

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Chef Philip Tessier: A Conversation From The Napa Valley 59:11

1+ y ago59:11

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Chef And Author Philip Tessier Joins Us From The Napa Valley… Where Currently He’s Executive Chef And Partner Of Michelin-Starred Restaurant Press. Chef Tessier Is Known In The Culinary World For Leading The First American Team To Win The Silver Medal At The International Cooking Competition, Bocuse D’or And Two Years Later He Coached Team USA To T…

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EP 70 EP 70 Creating American Culture in a Casserole: The Settlement Cookbook 22:48

1+ y ago22:48

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It would be ridiculous to suggest that one dish can represent all the mystery and majesty of human civilization, but inspiration can be a powerful force. In this episode, a single dish from the 1903 edition of The Settlement Cookbook sparked a deep conversation about the transformative power of food and its role in shaping civilizations, from the b…

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EP 69 Cooking Up Integration: The Settlement Cook Book 25:57

1+ y ago25:57

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From a culinary guide with the goal of assimilation to a symbol of cultural recognition, we’ll dive into a cookbook that bridged cultures and funded social programs. This cookbook taught immigrant women to cook American dishes and became a cultural talisman passed down generations. It’s a story that showcases how one cookbook became a powerful tool…

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Julio Galvez a.k.a The Whooligan a.k.a. Julio G: A Conversation From Brooklyn 1:43:03

2y ago1:43:03

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Julio Galvez a.k.a The Whooligan Joins Us From Brooklyn. There Are Many Levels And Layers To Julio. First And Foremost He’s An Internationally Known DJ. He’s Also Founder Of Room Service International, A Humanitarian Group That Gives Back To Communities Around The World Through Service Projects…All Connected To The Power Of Music. He’s Also An A&R …

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EP 68 Sowing Traditions with Three Sisters Mash 25:18

2y ago25:18

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Food uniquely bridges our history and culture, bearing stories of resilience, connection, and sustenance across generations. Today, we dive into the flavors and heritage of The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen through a recipe that spotlights three indigenous ingredients woven into a rich tapestry of ancestral foodways. Hey there, it's Leigh, and I'…

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EP 67 Much Ado about Sioux: (Re)discovering America’s indigenous foods with Chef Sean Sherman 23:59

2y ago23:59

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It seems that the faster and more urban our lives grow, the more we seek ways and means to “return” to our roots - including the foods we eat. Realizing that he knew very little about the foodways of the Oglala Sioux community where he was raised, Chef Sean Sherman began the task of researching and sharing the ways and means of food indigenous to N…

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EP 66 United Tastes of America: A Treasury of Regional Recipes in “How American Eats” 28:06

2y ago28:06

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As We Eat continues its exploration of seminal cookbooks with tried and true attempts at some of the recipes from Clemtine Paddleford’s “How America Eats.” This monumental volume (Kim’s revised edition weighs in at 500 recipes and nearly 900 pages!) chronicles Clementine’s journey around the United States to gather stories of real people and the re…

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Chef Paul Liebrandt: A Conversation From New York City 1:36:57

2y ago1:36:57

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Chef Paul Liebrandt Joins Us From New York City. There Are Many Ways To Describe Chef Liebrandt…. He’s An Author…The Youngest Chef To Earn Three Stars From The New York Times And The Title Star Of The HBO Emmy-Nominated Documentary… A Matter Of Taste: Serving Up Paul Liebrandt… We’ll Be Discussing…. His Journey To The Present Moment…. And We Explor…

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EP 65 How America Eats: Voices of the People who Satisfy our Hometown Appetites 27:23

2y ago27:23

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Giving voice, using our voice, and listening are key to community building. Leigh and Kim explore how the art of sharing recipes can give voice to a nation, as they discuss how Clementine Paddleford documented the voices that satisfy hometown appetites in her seminal cookbook, How America Eats. All Who Wander… Join us on a journey with Clementine P…

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EP 64 Recipes for Cookouts and Culture Identity 26:57

2y ago26:57

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Kim and Leigh explore two recipes from Nicole Taylor’s cookbook Watermelon & Red Birds that not only give a glimpse into a culture’s culinary history, but look into future culinary explorations of black culture and influence. Episode Transcript 🎧 Click here for the full, interactive transcript of this episode 🎧 We would love to connect with you AsW…

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Kyle and Katina Connaughton: A Conversation From SingleThread Farm In Healdsburg California 1:28:49

2y ago1:28:49

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Kyle & Katina Connaughton Join Us From Healdsburg, California. Where Their Restaurant Singlethread Was Awarded 3 Michelin Stars In Its Second Year Of Operation…..And It's Currently Rated #37…. On The World's 50 Best Restaurants List. Between The Two Of Them, They’re Identified In Many Ways…. Chef, Farmer, Restaurant Owners, Author, Parents, Inn Kee…

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EP 63 Time to Eat: Food Traditions, Summer Celebrations, and Rethinking Red 25:08

2y ago25:08

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Summer is full of reasons to celebrate - either for our personal victories of graduation or fatherhood but also on a more profound scale with federal holidays like Independence Day. In this new episode of As We Eat, Kim and Leigh explore how one author is not only bringing attention to the food traditions of Black celebrations like Juneteenth, but …

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EP 62 Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Chinese Cuisine with Red and White Cooking 26:14

2y ago26:14

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In this episode, we continue As We Eat’s journey exploring "How to Cook and Eat in Chinese" by Buwei Yang Chao, an esteemed author who invited readers to experience what it means to both cook and eat Chinese food. As we continue our dive into the world of Chinese cooking, we peel back the layers of stereotypes that have often misrepresented this di…

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Chef Keith Corbin: A Conversation From Alta Adams In Los Angeles 1:23:36

2y ago1:23:36

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Chef & Author Keith Corbin Joins Us From Los Angeles… Where Currently He’s The Owner Of Alta Adams Restaurant. His Memoir California Soul Was Released Last Year. We Discuss: How To Connect With The Seasons Of Our Life…Before Deciding To Grow And Expand….. And We Explore What Chef Corbin’s Life Looks Like Since His Book Was Published…. Plus, We Talk…

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EP 61 How to Cook and Eat in Chinese: Dishing up Culture 33:28

2y ago33:28

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Today we’ll journey through a fascinating cookbook whose purpose was to inform, educate and break through ingrained stereotypes. How to Cook and Eat in Chinese is a cultural road map into Chinese culture through its food and culinary traditions with some humorous and personal twists and turns along the way. From the Chinese Exclusion Act to the Box…

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EP 60 Coq au Whatever: Mastering an Iconic French Provincial Dish 28:50

2y ago28:50

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Grab your favorite glass of Burgundy and settle in as Leigh and Kim discuss what Leigh learned about making an iconic dish that epitomizes the warmth, hospitality, and culinary traditions of French culture. Leigh even shares what she discovered about herself when making coq au vin from Mastering the Art of French Cooking while Kim talks about the t…

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EP 59 Bon Appetit! How Julia Child Made America Fall in Love with French Food 21:24

2y ago21:24

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It’s no secret that Leigh and Kim are fans of Julia Child - a culinary icon who revolutionized the way Americans think about food and cooking. Julia Child made cooking accessible and fun, and her legacy lives on today through her timeless recipes, television show episodes, her cookbooks, and through the work of the many chefs and food lovers she in…

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