Part 2 of the episode about terms-- cooking terms , that is! What is the difference between scald, simmer, steam, and boil? You'll learn on today's episode. Nobody wants to eat the poop chute from a shrimp, you heard it here first. Podcast logo by: fabstheartist (https://www.fiverr.com/share/AoPjp3?utm_source=CopyLink_Mobile) Podcast music by:…
What do all those words on menus mean? Why are they important? Do YOU think about it each time you read through fanciful descriptions, cooking terms, and popular buzzwords? Do you want a paragraph to describe each dish or are you more of a minimalist who just needs a few…
Today we are joined by Chefs Stephen Gonzalez and Ernie Estrada as we talk about first jobs, learning to cook, and San Antonio as its own food mecca. Podcast logo by: fabstheartist (https://www.fiverr.com/share/AoPjp3?utm_source=CopyLink_Mobile) Podcast music by: Nela Ruiz (https://www.nelaruizcomposer.com/) Podcast voiceover by: Nicole Carino (https://www.fiverr.com/share/ey0oW4) Links to these fabulous creators…
The steaks are really high and it's not just inflation. Dig in as we discuss which cuts , what way, and why. Did you know that if they made steak from humans a top sirloin steak would come from that fleshy part between your shoulder blade and your neck?! Unfortunately,…
Today we are talking to David Page, the creator of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. He is a two- time Emmy winner, author, radio host, and most importantly: a definite food fan! In a conversation that goes from Philadelphia roast pork to Haggis to crickets and back again, we have an…
Today we are talking to John Sexton. He is a fellow chef and in the business on the distribution side. This is the ultimate "fly on the wall" moment between two chefs just talking shop and passion. From the moment I met John, it felt like I had known him…
Today on The Food For ThoughtCast we are joined by Ray Chmielecki, the host of Spoon Mob! We talk about James Beard Awards, the Columbus food scene, culinary education, celebrity podcasts, and everything around and in between. Get it while it's hot! Podcast logo by: fabstheartist (https://www.fiverr.com/share/AoPjp3?utm_source=CopyLink_Mobile) Podcast music by:…
Chef Stephen Gonzalez is back to recap his trip to St. Louis and Kansas City and he takes us on a culinary adventure, a food tour, if you will. We ponder all the different kinds of regional barbecue. BBQ is definitely a noun and not a verb. We said what…
College food halls, scarlet letters, chicken spiedies, salt potatoes, and puns galore! Today we're talking to Zakary Haines, stand-up comedian and former member of the food force. We explore the links between humor and food, and affirm the absolute need for laughs in all kitchens. Get it while it's hot!…
Chef Steve is back in the house as we talk about Easter food traditions. Ham, fajitas, deviled eggs, or maybe scotch eggs? To raisin or not to raisin? These are the important questions. Also why does mint jelly exist? The answer: its sole purpose is to make Melissa sad. We're…
It's not just quiche, it's KEESH. Today's guest is epic in more ways than one. Join me as we talk to Keith Cedotal , Chef/Owner of KEESH-Keith's Epic East Side House. Taking East Dallas by storm one baked good at a time, Keith is an incredible pastry chef and gives…
Spicy Language Warning Sorry moms! :) It's a very special collaboration as we sit down with Team Fat Kid Chews The Fat Podcast. I get to play my first ever virtual round of Hops Roulette with the gang, we express varying levels of both disdain and respect for basically everything…
Beth Fuller: the host of Food Adventures Podcast, contestant extraordinaire on the Netflix series Cook at All Costs , and an amazing creative in the food industry; joins us today to talk shop. We make each other ridiculously hungry by talking about dinner at 11 am, and dive into some…
We like cooking food, eating food, and sharing it with one another but what happens when there's not enough to go around? Find out the ways we can help, in the state of Texas and elsewhere, with Kennedy Bower from the North Texas Food Bank. Your table's ready! Podcast logo…
Our first guest on The Food For Thoughtcast is an old chef-friend of mine, Stephen, here to tell us about his culinary mission to give folks confidence in the kitchen. Chaos breaks loose as we try to determine which soap tastes most like cilantro. I vote for Irish Spring. Get…
Your table is ready! Welcome to the first episode of the Food For ThoughtCast. I'm Melissa, but you can call me chef. Hiliarity ensues during a job interview gone wrong and I explain a little more about why I started this podcast . Thanks for listening. Podcast logo by: fabstheartist…
