Dear Food
21 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -If food is your favorite thing to talk about, you've found the right show. Dear Food transports you to kitchens around the world, sharing stories behind the dishes that make us feel something deep in our souls.
Whether you're a professional Chef, or just a professional Eater like Host Ashley Chaney, you are welcome here.
So grab a plate, and let's dig in!
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Trader Joe’s Customer Favorites! We tried them all and share our thoughts
January 29, 2021 23:23 - 26 minutes - 38.4 MBWhat’s your favorite thing to get from Trader Joe’s? I surveyed friends, and tried out all the winners of the 12th annual Trader Joe’s Customer Choice Awards, and I’m spilling all the Sparkling Peach Black tea for y'all. Yep, you guessed it - that’s one of the winners! What’s in this episode: I tried the winners of the 12th Annual Customer Choice Awards What to grab, and what to skip from Trader Joe’s Some of the products you will hear about: Orange chicken, dark chocolate peanut bu...
Mini Episode: Gadgets and Gizmos every Home Chef needs!
January 08, 2021 22:14 - 9 minutes - 13 MBWe’re sharing our favorite gadgets, gizmos and products that we think you will love! None of them break the bank, by the way. Please enjoy this short and sweet episode, and let us know what you think of the NEW WEBSITE! What’s in this episode: Announcement: brand new website is now live! We now have a store that is a curation of our favorite products featured on the show This mini episode covers Ashley’s favorite gifts that she got this year Find all the products we mentioned in ...
Lucky foods to eat for the New Year, and other holiday traditions
December 25, 2020 23:06 - 20 minutes - 29.3 MBSugar cookies at Christmas, and black eyed peas for New Years Eve. What's the origin of all these food customs? I asked a roundtable of friends about their favorite food traditions for this special holiday episode. Some of the rituals you've likely heard of, but there's one that will surprise you! In this episode: The foods that symbolize Christmas Christmas popcorn trio; love it or leave it? Eggnog, which is simply not for me Sugar cookies so good they elicit burglary The h...
Alfred Coffee: An Insta-Famous Iconic LA Cafe
December 11, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 29.5 MBBut first, coffee. That’s not just a cute Pinterest quote, it’s the trademarked tagline of this week’s guest, Josh Zad, who is the CEO and Founder of LA’s iconic Alfred Coffee. Josh is an architecture and design nerd, and he intentionally infused his eclectic personality into the creation of his coffee shops and tea rooms. You have most definitely seen pictures of people gleefully posing with their fancy drinks at one of his fabulously outfitted cafes. Hear how social media helped turn this ...
Healthy Pancakes! Model/Actress, Molly Ritter, shares the recipes that keep her in shape
November 26, 2020 20:07 - 27 minutes - 39.5 MBHave you ever looked at a beautiful Model and thought, I wonder what she eats? Molly Ritter, is an *actual* Model and Actress, and she got so tired of being asked that very question, that she went ahead and created her own food blog. Lucky for us, because her recipes are fantastic and actually succeed at tasting delicious while still being healthy. She shares two of her favorite breakfast recipes with us, and gives us a little glimpse inside her daily life. What’s in this episode: How Mo...
Happy Diwali! Raj Rawal on how to celebrate with Indian food
November 16, 2020 23:04 - 22 minutes - 32.4 MBHappy Diwali! Diwali is the five day Festival of Lights celebrated by Hindus. Like most holidays, there are some celebration rituals that center around food. So naturally, I grabbed one of my good friends, who is both Indian AND a major foodie, for this special episode. Raj Rawal, a Content Lead for a major food publisher, joins us this week to walk us through the dishes we should be ordering when we go to Indian restaurants. What’s in this episode: The best place to get Indian food in t...
Bon Appetit! You must eat this French food when you visit Paris
October 30, 2020 16:00 - 20 minutes - 30.3 MBPOV: you’re here because you just binge-watched Netflix’s ‘Emily in Paris’ and have become a francophile. You’re not alone. After watching the whole season of Darren Starr’s latest hit, I found myself reminiscing about the one time I visited France with my boyfriend, which happens to be exactly one year ago today. Drew joins me for this episode, and together we share our favorite moments from our trip to Marseilles and Paris. With only 24 hours to see the big city, and a strict diet looming ...
Not Another Cooking Show: Stephen Cusato aims to empower home cooks
October 16, 2020 19:12 - 27 minutes - 39.6 MBStephen Cusato learns with eyes, and cooks with his heart. He created ‘Not Another Cooking Show’, the popular YouTube (and now TikTok) cooking show, to reach the Home Chefs out there. Some of his biggest hits are his smash burger, any my personal favorite, key lime pie. He’s as passionate about the cooking of his dishes, as he is the production of his show. We geek out a little bit on film stuff in this episode, as well as things like imposter syndrome, and the constant battle creators face ...
Soul Mate Search: Buddy Stringer is cooking until he finds true love. Is that you?
October 09, 2020 19:51 - 38 minutes - 36.4 MBBuddy Stringer is looking for love, on TikTok of all places. He’s cooking for his future soulmate and making videos of each recipe. The internet has fallen in love with him, but he still hasn’t found "the one." We’re talking with Buddy to find out what exactly he’s looking for in a partner, and how food plays a critical role in his search. What’s in this episode: Buddy explains his mission to find his soulmate through food The recipe for his famous ‘Buddy Buns’, or so we call it. It’...
SURVEY SAYS! A Mini Episode with Ashley
October 02, 2020 16:32 - 6 minutes - 9.15 MBAfter 10 episodes, it’s time to check in! What do you think of the show so far? I need your help to make it the best show it can be, for you! Would you do me a huge favor and take the survey linked below? It’s only 10 questions, and it’ll take you less than 10 minutes. Have we said ‘10’ enough yet?! Here’s the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NNVXVG2 Don’t forget, we want to hear your stories too! Tell us your food stories! The first time you remember tasting food, your dream...
Santa Maria Style BBQ with Food + Drink Journalist Jaime Lewis
September 25, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 60.9 MBWhat IS Santa Maria Style BBQ, anyway? It’s so much more than just a cut of meat and special seasoning. As the name implies, it’s a style of cooking that embodies the Ranchero lifestyle that's unique to the Central Coast of California. Food + Drink Journalist, Jaime Lewis, joins us this week to educate us about the not-so-little town of Santa Maria, and the food that put it squarely on the food map. What’s in this episode: What exactly is Santa Maria Style BBQ How Santa Maria Style B...
Bean to Bar: How Chocolate Is Made with David Menkes
September 18, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 73 MBDo you know about the cacao belt? It’s the agricultural belt that runs along the equator, and it’s the only place in the world where chocolate grows. Well, where the cacao beans that make chocolate grow, that is. That means, to make chocolate, you’ve got to visit some pretty exquisite places like Belize, Guatemala, the Dominican Republic and lots of other destinations most of us have only ever seen in travel magazines. Sounds glamorous, right? Chocolate Maker David Menkes, and his wife Corey...
Hong Kong Style Chinese Food with restaurant owner Elaine Truong
September 11, 2020 08:00 - 42 minutes - 59.4 MBEver dreamed of visiting Hong Kong? Me too. Listening to Elaine Truong walk us through the streets of her childhood will make you feel like you’re there in person. She is now the owner of a fabulous Chinese restaurant in San Luis Obispo, Mandarin Gourmet, where I worked all throughout college. If you’ve ever worked in hospitality, you’ll understand the bond that restaurant buddies share. Grab your chopsticks, and dig in! What’s in this episode: Delicious street food from Hong Kong The...
Food Network’s ‘ Worst Cooks in America’ Louisa Sharamatyan on Middle Eastern Food
September 04, 2020 08:00 - 45 minutes - 62 MBHave you heard of the Kim Kardashian of the Food Network? Her name is Louisa Sharamatyan, and we nabbed her for this week’s show! She’s here to tell us all about her experience on, not one, but TWO Food Network shows. We also talk about the food she grew up eating in her Armenian home. What’s in this episode: How Louisa got cast on Food Network’s ‘Worst Cooks in America’ What Louisa cooked for her audition to get cast on the show The unique food Louisa remembers as her first ...
My 91 Year Old Grandfather Shares His Famous Popover Recipe
August 28, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBHave you ever had a popover? If you know, you know! My 91 year old grandfather is sharing his tried and true popover recipe with us. Plus, he takes us back in time with his stories of growing up outside the jungle in the Philippines, and the special relationship he shared with their family Cook. I had heard some of his stories growing up, but this was probably the first time I really listened. And you know what? I have a pretty fascinating grandpa. What’s in this episode: My grandfather...
Salad Jar Meal Prep: Healthy Make-Ahead Meals with Amanda Meixner Rocchio
August 21, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBLooking for healthy meal inspiration? So were the 1.4+ Million people who now follow Amanda Meixner for meal prep ideas and nutrition information. She joins the show this week to share her favorite make-ahead meals, that are both delicious AND aesthetically pleasing. Hey, if you’re not photographing your meals, did they even really happen?! Amanda hasn’t always had a healthy relationship with food though. In high school, she developed anorexia, but it was through her journey to recovery t...
Hamburger Steak and Mom's Home Cooking with Boy Mom, Felicia Brantner
August 14, 2020 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBFelicia Brantner grew up in the mountains of West Virginia, and learned how to peel a potato with a knife when she was five years old. Now, she’s the mom of FIVE children, all boys, which includes two sets of twins. Yes, you read that right. This woman gave birth to twins, TWICE. That alone should secure her title as ‘Mom of the Year’, but she goes above and beyond to make her children feel supported and full. She pours her heart and soul into everything she makes, and anyone who is lucky e...
Sourdough Bread Baking For Beginners with Roya Platsis
August 07, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBRaise your hand if you hopped aboard the sourdough bread train? With all this time at home, a lot of us have taken on lofty kitchen projects like baking sourdough bread from scratch. In this episode, we’re joined by the fabulously sassy, bread-making wizard, Roya Platsis. By day, Roya is a big wig in the HR world, but at home, she’s mastered the art of sourdough bread and has taken to social media to show us the easy, no-frills technique that guarantees successful bread. We talk about bread...
Homemade Biscuits, Fried Catfish, All Your Favorite Soul Food with Lem Gonsalves
July 31, 2020 09:00 - 47 minutes - 66 MBWorld traveler, biscuit connoisseur, and soul food aficionado Lem Gonsalves joins the show this week! Lem makes us drool over his favorite soul food dishes, and tells us the best spot to get fried chicken in the United States. We talk about the BLM Movement, and how Lem is using his voice in Hollywood to speak out against social injustice. We get some inside scoop on the drama that unfolded on MTV’s ‘The Challenge’, and we dish a little about our time together at Maria Menounos’s network, A...
Pasta Carbonara, Parmigiano Reggiano: Real Italian Food with Eleonora Baldwin
July 24, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MBWelcome to Dear Food, I am your host Ashley Chaney. I LOVE food. I love to make food, I love to eat food, I love to talk about making food. I believe that food has the power to transport us to different places around the world and different moments in our lives through memories. In this episode, I was joined by none other than the renowned TV Host and Food Writer, Eleonora Baldwin. Eleonora is the co-owner of Casa Mia Tours and a culinary connoisseur. She and I talk about Italian cuisine i...
Welcome to Dear Food!
July 15, 2020 20:38 - 1 minute - 1.65 MBDo you love food? Like really, really love food? Food strikes a chord with just about everyone and has the power to bring us together. Ashley Chaney and her guests are taking it one step further and digging into the foods that have shaped their lives, and how their favorite foods make them feel. Warning: this show will make you hungry! Subscribe for free now and never miss an episode!