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Jan. 17, 2024

For Starters

Let's talk about all the things we eat before the entree: appetizers, hors d'oeuvres, starters, whatever you call them-- they're delicious. Where did they come from? What are our favorites? All this and more on the 45th episode of The Food For ThoughtCast. Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or…

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Jan. 11, 2024

Getting To Know You

This week, Chef Stephen turns the tables and plays a game of 20 Questions, if you will. That's right-- it's all about getting to know us in Episode 44 of The Food For ThoughtCast-- with food related questions and conundrums sure to entertain, educate, and appetize. Ask these around the…

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Jan. 11, 2024

Getting To Know You

This week, Chef Stephen turns the tables and plays a game of 20 Questions, if you will. That's right-- it's all about getting to know us in Episode 44 of The Food For ThoughtCast-- with food related questions and conundrums sure to entertain, educate, and appetize. Ask these around the…

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Jan. 5, 2024

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Jan. 4, 2024

The Year in Food That Was: 2023

Did you follow the food fads and trends in 2023? Any great finds or new releases? What about the must-have items and those TikTok recipe videos? Join us for Episode 43 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Today Steve and I are talking about the foods- good, bad, and otherwise, of…

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Jan. 4, 2024

The Year In Food That Was: 2023

What in the heck is a girl dinner? Did you try the Pumpkin Cream Frosty last year? Grimace shake? Did cottage cheese deserve all the hype? Join us for Episode 43 of The Food For ThoughtCast. While we're looking forward to the new year, today Steve and I are looking…

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Dec. 28, 2023

Old Food, New Year

Hey there food fans! Happy New Year, it's almost here and we're taking a look at some food traditions near and far, young and old. Join me, Melissa, and my cohost with the most, Steve as we look at black-eyed peas, collard greens, cornbread and all the other things we're…

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Dec. 28, 2023

Old Food, New Year

Hey there food fans! Happy New Year, it's almost here and we're taking a look at some food traditions near and far, young and old. Join me, Melissa, and my cohost with the most, Steve as we look at black-eyed peas, collard greens, cornbread and all the other things we're…

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Dec. 21, 2023

A Very ThoughtCast Christmas

Today's episode brought to you by all those holiday foods.....in song! Join us as we talk about what's real and really gross about the famous and infamous food and drink mentioned in holiday music lyrics. Have you ever roasted a chestnut on an open fire? This and more on episode…

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Dec. 21, 2023

A Very ThoughtCast Christmas

Today's episode brought to you by all those holiday foods.....in song! Join us as we talk about what's real and really gross about the famous and infamous food and drink mentioned in holiday music lyrics. Have you ever roasted a chestnut on an open fire? This and more on episode…

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Dec. 7, 2023

The Braising Game

Hey there food fans! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- Episode 40. Today we are talking about braising. Which proteins work best? What is the difference between braising and other cooking methods? Does it matter which liquid you use? Do I need to own a Le Creuset? We'll give…

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Dec. 5, 2023

The Braising Game

Episode 40 of The Food For ThoughtCast, all about braising! What meats work best, which liquids will give the most flavor, and tons of random commentary about confit crockpots. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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Nov. 30, 2023

The Fast and The Curious

Steve and Melissa are joined by Jacob Roth for an epic showdown for the ages-- we are trying to determine which is the best fast food chain. Welcome to episode 39 of The Food For ThoughtCast- with a fancy sportsball bracket of fast food joints, brought to you by Jacob.…

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Nov. 30, 2023

The Fast and The Curious

Steve and Melissa are joined by Jacob Roth for an epic showdown for the ages-- we are trying to determine which is the best fast food chain. Welcome to episode 39 of The Food For ThoughtCast- with a fancy sportsball bracket of fast food joints, brought to you by Jacob.…

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Nov. 23, 2023

Thanksgrubbing

Happy Thanksgiving! (or just happy Thursday, if that's what you're into) The Food For ThoughtCast invites you to join us as we say Thanks or No Thanks to regional varieties of classic Thanksgiving favorites. Steve and I talk a little about what is on the menu this year, and why…

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Nov. 23, 2023

Thanksgrubbing

Happy Thanksgiving! (or just happy Thursday, if that's what you're into) The Food For ThoughtCast invites you to join us as we say Thanks or No Thanks to regional varieties of classic Thanksgiving favorites. Steve and I talk a little about what is on the menu this year, and why…

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Nov. 16, 2023

You've Been Served

Welcome back and thank you for listening to The Food For ThoughtCast. In Episode 37 , Steve and I are joined by Tate Hoeven, from Good Day For A Movie Podcast. We talk a little bit about the service side of the service industry, being a server, that is-- the…

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Nov. 16, 2023

You've Been Served

Welcome back and thank you for watching The Food For ThoughtCast here on Youtube!. In Episode 37 , Steve and I are joined by Tate Hoeven, from Good Day For A Movie Podcast. We talk a little bit about the service side of the service industry, being a server, that…

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Nov. 9, 2023

SOUPER DUPER

Welcome to episode 36 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Steve and I are here today to talk about the 7 classic types of soups, our likes and dislikes, and whether or not chili is a soup. Is soup a meal? Which version of chicken tortilla is better? Thanks for joining…

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Nov. 9, 2023

Souper Duper

Welcome to episode 36 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Steve and I are here today to talk about the 7 classic types of soups, our likes and dislikes, and whether or not chili is a soup. Is soup a meal? Which version of chicken tortilla is better? Thanks for joining…

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Oct. 31, 2023

The Candy Corn Saga

Let's play a game-- it's time for Smash or Trash your Trick - or - Treat Stash! But first, we need to discuss why you hate candy corn and are also wrong about everything else in life. Episode 34 of The Food For ThoughtCast is all about Halloween candy. Melissa…

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Oct. 31, 2023

The Candy Corn Saga

Let's play a game-- it's time for Smash or Trash your Trick - or - Treat Stash! But first, we need to discuss why you hate candy corn and are also wrong about everything else in life. Episode 35 of The Food For ThoughtCast is all about Halloween candy. Melissa…

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Oct. 26, 2023

Falling Into Flavor

This is episode 36 of The Food For ThoughtCast- all about fall flavors. Enjoy! Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!

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Oct. 26, 2023

Falling Into Flavor

Hey there food fans, it's time for Episode 34 of The Food For ThoughtCast! We're falling into flavor-- Fall Flavors, that is. I really can't help myself with the puns. We're looking at the most beloved fall flavors and talking about why we like them or not, and a variety…

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