Food

129. Leveling Up Latkes with Amanda McLoughlin

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey) to talk about everyone’s favorite Hanukkah treat, Latkes! We get into some creative (and possibly cursed?) alternatives to the potato pancake and share stories of building new family traditions out of conversion to Judaism! Also, are air-fried foods fried enough for Hanukkah?

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128. One Piece: Pirate Recipes by Sanji – Meat on the Bone & Exploding Apples!

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) review the official One Piece cookbook, Pirate Recipes by Sanji! We tried out the recipes for Meat on the Bone and Exploding Apples, and shared some tips & warnings about how to have a good time cooking from a recipe!

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127. Introducing Three of Cups Tea!

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about Teffer’s latest project, Three of Cups! You can get your hands (and your mouths!) on some of Teffer’s delicious herbal tea blends by filling out the order form at this link: https://tinyurl.com/3ofCups 

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126. Rice

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you an episode that’s been cooking for a long time. That’s right, it’s finally time for rice. What is the Columbian Exchange and how does the transatlantic slave trade connect to the prominence of rice worldwide? Also, some of our favorite rice dishes and a game of “Rice Varietal or Kentucky Derby Horse!”

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125. Cornbread

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) dish up an episode all about cornbread! Teffer shares some pro-tips and tricks for stepping up your game next time you bake this cornmeal classic. Also, Teffer gets kicked out of the entire European Union, and we come to the defense of boxed mixes & processed food!

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124. Making Fresh Cheese with Alexis Cobham of CheeseMaker.ca!

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) have a special treat for you- an episode all about making fresh cheese at home! First, Tom interviews Alexis Cobham, co-owner of CheeseMaker.ca, to learn all about her culinary journey, the inspiration behind the company’s cheese kits, and some expert tips to help make the most of their products. Then, Teffer tries out the kit and reports back to Tom about how it all went down!

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123. Pumpkin Bread

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about Pumpkin Bread, quick breads, pureed squash, and the joys of a quick slice of cake on the go. Surprisingly great for gluten-free baking, super easy to make, and infinitely versatile, you should make quick breads a staple of your home baking! Happy National Pumpkin Bread Day!

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122. Chocolate & Candy Bars

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) get into the Halloween spirit by talking about all of our favorite chocolate candy bars!

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121. Sick Day Food

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) are under the weather, so, what better way to celebrate(?) than by talking about some of our favorite comfy cozy sick day foods!

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120. In Defense of Mountain Dew ft. Giovanni Colantonio

“I probably would do less harm to my body drinking absinthe every day”

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Food Crimes Correspondent Giovanni Colantonio (@marioprime) to share a big gulp of their shared favorite soft drink, Mountain Dew! We dig into the history and cultural impact of the soda, its wild marketing choices, and some extremely cursed exclusive flavors and recipes from the official MTN Dew website.

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