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Hungry Squared: Where the brain and belly meet

100 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratings

Hungry Squared is a free and clean weekly audio podcast about the nerdy side of food. We're talking about food history, food design, and food science. Plus, we're solving your relationship problems as they relate to food in our segment called Food Fight. Let's taco 'bout it!

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Ep. 133: An update and our current obsessions from food to laundry hacks to mental health to wall push-ups

October 16, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 114 MB

Hey all, we're back...sorta! We have been on a little hiatus and currently are still working on figuring out a new schedule. Until we get our crap together, we've got an Obsessions episode to tide you over. We're talking everything including peach galettes, serious laundry hacks, vegan cheese, nice-smelling candles, mental health habits, and doing wall push-ups in the bathroom. Yeah, it's all over the place, but we wanted to get together and say hi to you all! What are your current obses...

Ep. 132: Barbecue and Smoking with Guest Hosts, Lee Redd and Ike Hall [Rebroadcast]

July 08, 2019 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MB

We're rebroadcasting one of our favorite episodes where our husbands Ike Hall and Lee Redd talk all about barbecuing and smoking, because it's summer! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus, Winter Redd. Guest Hosts: Ike Hall, Lee Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 131: Interview with Bernardo De La Vega, Mealthy Food Company Founder and CEO

June 17, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

We chat with entrepreneur Bernardo De La Vega, the CEO and founder of the new food company, Mealthy, about how he came up with his idea for Mealthy, developed a business plan, and makes the 2nd highest sold electric pressure cooker on Amazon, the MultiPot. We talk about what makes them different than other pressure cookers. Hint: It's in the website and the app! Plus, we talk about Mealthy's CrispLid, an air fryer adaptor to your pressure cooker and how you can "invest" in Mealthy. Let's t...

Ep. 130: 1st Annual Sous Vide Summit with Jason Logsdon and Mike La Charite

June 03, 2019 10:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MB

We're talking with our sous vide friends Jason Logsdon and Mike La Charite about the 1st Annual Sous Vide Summit happening in July 2019 outside of Philadelphia. We know Jason from Amazing Food Made Easy and he's the cofounder and president of the International Sous Vide Association (ISVA), and Mike La Charite is an event planner and the co-founder and CEO of the ISVA. Who wants to join us at the conference? We have a 50% discount for our listeners--woot woot! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: ...

Ep. 129: Brunch and Mother's Day [Rebroadcast]

May 20, 2019 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MB

We're rebroadcasting our Hungry Squared podcast episode about Mother's Day and brunch, our favorite meal.  Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 128: Toy Kitchens and the Easy-Bake Oven

May 06, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB

We get into the interesting and dangerous history of toy kitchens, from the tiny cast iron stoves in the 1800s to the current Easy-Bake Oven. Who had one? Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound editor and engineer: Lee Redd

Ep. 127: MSG plus More Food Jokes

April 22, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 56.1 MB

We talk all about what mono-sodium glutamate is, also known as MSG, how it creates unami in food, and its crazy and racist history in the United States. We also welcome our friends from SNAP conference as they help us tell some more food jokes. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound editor and engineer: Lee Redd

Ep.126: Food Jokes Mini Episode from Alt Oasis 2019

March 25, 2019 19:00 - 4 minutes - 6.99 MB

We went live this week at Alt Oasis 2019 in Palm Springs, California for a quick all-jokes episode featuring our funny friends Jessica Brooks of @solongsupermom, Abby Mitchell from Hired Hostess Event Co., Trina Finton from Gaming Angels, Amber Renee from Naked Blu Design Studio, Amy Webb from This Little Miggy Stayed Home, and Lisa MacCarthy of All Sorts Creative. Let's taco 'bout it! Host: Winter Redd. Sound editor and engineer: Lee Redd

Ep. 125: Hungry Squared Podcast Update and Some Food News

March 11, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 23.4 MB

We give you an update about what's happening and what our episode schedule will be for the next 3 months. Plus, we amuse you with some amusing food news. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 124: Stress Eating and Comfort Foods

February 18, 2019 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

Welcome back! We've had some tough times and thus, a lot of emotional eating of comfort foods. We talk about the science and psychology behind emotional eating and how it leads us to eat all the foods that are full of fats, sugars, and carbs. We also try to discuss ways to NOT emotional eat. Plus, we discuss the 10-in-1 Surlatab Ulitmate Silicone Fork and Daiya Shreds (aka vegan cheese). Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 123: Sous Vide Cooking with Chef Justice Stewart, Author of Mastering the Art of Sous Vide

February 04, 2019 12:00 - 46 minutes - 64 MB

Sharon's out this week and Lee joins Winter to interview chef Justice Stewart, author of Mastering the Art of Sous Vide and the blog Gourmet Deconstructed. He talks about how he started out as a construction worker then transitioned to becoming a chef. We get into how he got into the sous vide method of cooking (wild game) and his new cookbook, Mastering the Art of Sous Vide. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Lee and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 122: Goodbye 2018 Food...Hello 2019 Food! Mini-Episode

January 21, 2019 11:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

On this week's mini-episode, we look back on our 2018 and describe our year in terms of food. Then we look forward to 2019 and talk about about the food we hope describes our year. What's your food of 2019? Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound editor and engineer: Lee Redd

Ep. 121: Foods from Your Favorite Christmas Songs Mini Episode Part 2

December 24, 2018 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27 MB

This is Part 2 mini episode where we to talk about a couple of foods, roasted chestnuts and plum pudding, that are in a couple other favorite Christmas songs. We hope you're having a wonderful holiday season! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 120: Foods from Your Favorite Christmas Songs Mini Episode Part 1

December 17, 2018 11:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB

This is Part 1 mini episode where we to talk about a couple of foods, sugarplums and candy canes, that are in our favorite Christmas songs. We hope you're having a wonderful holiday season! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 119: Dinner Parties Mini Episode

December 10, 2018 11:00 - 31 minutes - 44 MB

On this week's mini episode (it's getting busy!), we talk about the history of dinner parties and and why we've been throwing dinner parties for thousands of years. What's your dinner party style? Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 118: Food Recalls

December 03, 2018 11:00 - 46 minutes - 63.9 MB

In light of the recent romaine lettuce recall of 2018, we discuss how food recalls work, either from the companies themselves or from higher authorities such as the FDA. We also are so excited for new sound effects for our other segments, thanks to our dear listener Joyce S.  Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.  

Ep. 117: Caffeine and Taste

November 26, 2018 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

We are full swing into the holiday season and we need a little caffeine to get us through. We discuss what happens in our bodies when we consume caffeine, how it affects our taste and perception of taste, and why we are so addicted to it! Plus, we talk about tiny rubber spatulas and Kerrygold butter. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 116: Thanksgiving Around the World Mini-Episode

November 19, 2018 11:30 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

It's all about Thanksgiving around the world and how they celebrate and what they eat in this week's mini episode. We are thankful for you, our wonderful listeners, and we hope you have a delightful Thanksgiving! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Episode 115: Ask-a-Dietician with Claudia Wilson, Author of One Two Punch, and Marysa Cardwell

November 13, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 96.3 MB

We are delighted to be with dietician Claudia Wilson RDN, the owner of All of Nutrition and author of the book One Two Punch, and dietician Marysa Cardwell RDN on this episode. Claudia talks about the philosophy behind her book--Burn, Balance, and Become--and how it totally can change how you eat. They also answer some of your questions in our Ask-A-Dietician segment, and we talk about strawberry hullers and quinoa (pronounced keen-wah). Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winte...

Ep. 114: Taste Testers

November 05, 2018 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MB

We discover on this week's episode the origin of the taste tester and their role in keeping important people alive. Also we discuss how their are professional taste testers, also known as organoleptic panels, and non-professional taste testers and how they are used to shape what we eat. Fascinating! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Ep. 113: Blood and Guts in Food!

October 29, 2018 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.3 MB

Happy Halloween, Hungry Squared listeners! We talk all about blood and guts...in food! Oooooo....creeeeepy! Listen at your own risk: That's your disclaimer! Plus, we talk about good liquid measuring cups and ketchup. Ketchup? Yes, ketchup! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd

Ep. 112: All-You-Can-Eat Buffets

October 22, 2018 10:00

We dive into the history of the all-you-can-eat (AYCE) buffets, from the well-designed Swedish smorgasbord to the ubiquitous and extravagant Las Vegas spreads. We also talk about how AYCE buffets are strategically designed to fill up the customer's belly quickly and cheaply. Plus, we discuss our favorite ThermoWorks Hotpad and Sugar Pumpkins. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Ep. 112: All-You-Can-Eat Buffets

October 22, 2018 10:00

We dive into the history of the all-you-can-eat (AYCE) buffets, from the well-designed Swedish smorgasbord to the ubiquitous and extravagant Las Vegas spreads. We also talk about how AYCE buffets are strategically designed to fill up the customer's belly quickly and cheaply. Plus, we discuss our favorite ThermoWorks Hotpad and Sugar Pumpkins. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Ep. 111: The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook with Author Archana Mundhe

October 15, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

We're delighted to chat with Archana Mundhe of The Ministry of Curry about her new cookbook, The Essential Indian Instant Pot Cookbook. She goes into the history and the role that traditional pressure cookers play in Indian cooking, how she transitioned her family recipes to the Instant Pot, and also how you can transition your favorite dishes to the Instant Pot. We also love these Rubbermaid containers and want to try Duke's Mayo. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd...

Ep. 110: Food Vending Machines

October 08, 2018 10:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

We get into the history of vending machines, from Heron of Alexandria's Holy Water dispensing machine all the way to caviar vending in Beverly Hills, California. We also cover a trend of fully vending machine restaurants called automats and cover some of the crazy stuff you can purchase from vending machines nowadays. Plus, we go old school and answer a Food Fight question about Oreos and talk about Chinese sausage. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer...

Ep. 109: Mindful Eating with Jenny Eden Berk, Eating Psychology Coach

October 01, 2018 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MB

We are pleased to discuss with Jenny Eden Berk, an Eating Psychology Coach, the hurdles that affects us and those around us. She delves into diet culture, how she changed her speech and actions for her daughters, and she gives us two tips that help us "embody" our bodies. Plus, Winter officially shares her love for sous vide and Sharon tells us about her love for a new wine she discovered. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Ep. 108: Kitchen Tool Design with Kate and Bryce Hansen, Creators of the Ergo Spout

September 24, 2018 10:00 - 55 minutes - 76.2 MB

We talk with Kate and Bryce Hansen, inventors and creators of the Ergo Spout, all about designing this kitchen tool. In order to bring this spout that can be used with a regular-mouth Mason jar, they did market research, made prototypes, and hired engineers to get it funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Listeners can still pre-order and get 15% off when you enter the code HUNGRY2 at checkout on their website. Also, Winter and Lee also talk about popcorn popping machines and try ...

Ep. 107: Fried Foods Mini Episode with Lee Redd

September 17, 2018 10:30 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

Lee joins Winter on this week's mini episode (Happy Honeymoon to Sharon!) to talk about fried foods, especially ones you may find at your local state fair. We briefly talk about the history of frying foods and the science behind a good fried product, then jump into a "Would you eat it?" session. Yikes, that's a lot of fried food! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Winter and Lee Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Lee Redd.

Ep. 106: Cotton Candy

September 10, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 64.9 MB

Because it's state fair time, we decided to talk about a requested topic (thanks, listener Chad!)--cotton candy! We get into the history of the World's Fair in 1904 and how it came on the scene and what was introduced at that World's Fair. It was historic. We also delve into how spun sugar was the precursor of cotton candy and how cotton candy is made. Fascinating! Plus, Sharon puts in her two cents on a rice cooker and Winter tells us about moon cakes. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon...

Ep. 105: How to Choose An Artisan Cheese Part 2 with Vanessa Chang, ACS Certified Cheese Professional

September 04, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

We continue with our interview with Vanessa Chang, ACS Certified Cheese Professional, and she tells us her guidelines for choosing a cheese if you are new to the world of artisan cheeses. She also gives us a taste of producers and agers that she is excited about and shares some of the cheese combinations you can try at your next party. Sharon also talks about a camping French Press coffee maker and Winter tells us all about capers and caper berries. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Tit...

Ep. 104: The American Cheese Society's Certified Cheese Professional Exam with Vanessa Chang, ACS CCP, Part 1

August 27, 2018 11:00 - 50 minutes - 69.1 MB

In Part 1 of our interview with Vanessa Chang, ACS CCP, we chat with her all about the American Cheese Society's Certified Cheese Professional (CCP) exam. Vanessa talks about why there is even such an exam, her previous experience in the food world that qualified her to take the exam, how she studied for the exam, and what the it entailed. It's pretty intense! Join us next week for Part 2 where she breaks down how to choose a cheese if you're a novice cheese eater. Plus, we talk about Whiskw...

Ep. 103: Salt with Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Inc, Part 2

August 21, 2018 16:00 - 35 minutes - 49.3 MB

Welcome to Part 2 of our interview with Darryl Bosshardt of Real Salt about salt. We talk about how the salt is harvested from the salt mine in Redmond, Utah, what the two meanings of Kosher mean regarding salt, and the makeup of different salts. Check out the first part of our interview with Daryl here. We also recommend our favorite microplane and talk about the kiwano melon.   Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound Engineer and Editor: Leland Redd

Ep. 102: Salt with Darryl Bosshardt of Redmond Inc, Part 1

July 16, 2018 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.7 MB

We are delighted to have Daryl Bosshardt of Redmond Inc on today's Part 1 episode. He tells us about the background of salt, the history and science behind salt, and how the sea bed of salt was discovered in Redmond, Utah and how Real Salt came to be. We shout-out a listener whose wife loves cast iron, chat about Pourfect measuring cups, and get excited about cheese mayo. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer/editor: Leland Redd.

Ep. 101: What Walt Disney Ate and Disneyland Food History with The Word on the Main Street Podcast

July 09, 2018 16:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Welcome to our new format and to the guys from the Word on the Main Street Podcast on this week's episode. We chat with Sean, Bryan and Cooper all about what Walt Disney ate in the early days before and after Disneyland opened, cool Disneyland food history, and some insider tips if you're headed to Disneyland. These guys are our Disneyland experts, so we're excited to have them on for an extended podcast episode! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer an...

Ep. 100: A Look Back on 100 Hungry Squared Podcast Episodes and Giveaways!

July 02, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MB

It's our 100th Hungry Squared Podcast episode! We are here with Ike and Lee to look back on the last couple of years, talk about about our favorite moments and episodes, and announce some awesome giveaways because we want to say thanks and that we love you guys! Go to www.hungrysquared.com for the show notes and all the details on the giveaways. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Special Guests: Ike Hall and Leland Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd

Ep. 99: Cast Iron History, Seasoning, and Restoration with Ned Adams of Dutch Oven Daddy

June 30, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 101 MB

On this week's extended episode, we interview Ned Adams of Dutch Oven Daddy and he gives us all the details of cast iron in America from Griswold, Wagner Ware, and Lodge. He then gets practical and we talk about how to season a piece of cast iron and what to do when the cast iron looks old, gunky, and rusted. Plus, we're having a giveaway on the Hungry Squared Instagram for a Lodge 10" cast iron skillet. Plus, we talk about how not to get hot, but stay fed during summer on our Food Fight seg...

Ep. 98: Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking with Author Jessica Gavin, Culinary Scientist

June 18, 2018 11:00 - 1 hour - 84.1 MB

We are delighted to interview Jessica Gavin, culinary scientist and author of the new cookbook Easy Culinary Science for Better Cooking, all about some basic science principles that can elevate your home cooking. We go over dry and moist heat methods, the Maillard reaction, braising and stewing, emulsification, thickening methods and different baking mixing methods. Plus, we have a giveaway of her cookbook, so join us on the Hungry Squared Podcast's Facebook and Instagram pages. Let's taco...

Ep. 97: Milkshakes and Malts

June 11, 2018 10:30

Upon request from a listener, we talk about the long and delicious history of the milkshake and malteds and how they changed from a boozy egg-based drink to the ice cream-based treat we know today. We also delve into malteds and how a new and improved malt product was introduced by the Horlick brothers. We also finish up by helping our Food Fight listener get around a questionable restaurant his/her in-laws love. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer an...

Ep. 97: Milkshakes and Malts

June 11, 2018 10:30

Upon request from a listener, we talk about the long and delicious history of the milkshake and malteds and how they changed from a boozy egg-based drink to the ice cream-based treat we know today. We also delve into malteds and how a new and improved malt product was introduced by the Horlick brothers. We also finish up by helping our Food Fight listener get around a questionable restaurant his/her in-laws love. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer an...

Ep. 96: Olives

June 04, 2018 10:30 - 55 minutes - 76.8 MB

We finally cover olives and the long, long history of olives and olive trees throughout the world. We also go over how they are processed to pull off the very bitter taste from a compound called oleuropin. We finally help out our Food Fight listener with a nasty work break room. By the way, what's your favorite olive? Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Ep. 95: Aluminum Foil, Parchment Paper, Wax Paper, and Saran Wrap

May 29, 2018 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MB

We are wrapping our food up in all the things that you find in that one drawer in your kitchen. We're talking about the history and science and design of aluminum foil, parchment paper, wax paper, and plastic wrap, specifically the Saran Wrap brand. You'll never look at those handy kitchen tools the same again. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Ep. 94: Peanuts and Peanut Butter

May 21, 2018 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.3 MB

We delve into peanuts, how it's harvested and see how George Washington Carver contributed to its popularity in the United States. Then we talk all about peanut butter, who invented it, and popular brands and how to make your own these days. Also, we help our Food Fight listener with her child's upcoming 1st birthday and all the sugars. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd Send us an email at [email protected]. Follow us...

Ep. 93: Fry Sauce, Golf Sauce, Pink Sauce, and....MayoChup Minisode

May 14, 2018 10:30 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MB

If you haven't heard, Heinz's MayoChup is getting a rise out of a lot of people. On this week's minisode, we tackle the brief, but important history of the condiment fry sauce in the United States and how as Utahns, we claim and protect it. We also talk about how other countries couldn't resist mixing up mayonnaise and ketchup together. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd. Follow us at www.hungrysquared.com.

Ep. 92: Berries (and Other Fruits That Aren't Technically Berries)

May 07, 2018 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MB

Since they're in season, we decided to talk all about berries. Then we discovered, some of the berries that we thought were berries, aren't technically berries. We talk about strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and cranberries. Winter then touched briefly on the berry atropa belladonna, which is from the deadly nightshade family. We then talk about how the Instant Pot is just another cooking method during our Food Fight segment. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus ...

Ep. 91: The Toaster and Toaster Breakfast Foods

April 30, 2018 11:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MB

We love the toaster and all the things you can toast in it, including all Eggo Waffles, Pop-Tarts, and Toaster Strudels. We get into the toaster, the next best thing since sliced bread, then go into the interesting and competitive history and design of the Eggo Waffles (aka the Froffle), Pop-Tarts, Country Squares, and Toaster Strudels.  Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd

Ep. 90: Sous Vide with Jason Logsdon of Amazing Food Made Easy

April 23, 2018 10:30 - 54 minutes - 74.4 MB

We're talking to Jason Logsdon of Amazing Food Made Easy about the cooking technique sous vide. He gets into the why we'd want to cook with sous vide, basic (and easy) equipment and set-up, and the science behind the temperatures and times to cook food. If you haven't tried sous vide, you need to! You're in for a treat with this interview! Let's taco' bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Ep. 89: Tomatoes

April 16, 2018 10:00 - 48 minutes - 66.6 MB

Thanks to listener Troy's request, we are talking about tomatoes today, because he wanted to learn about the history of tomatoes specifically. We go over what the tomato is and its long sordid history and the bad rap it's had over the years. We then talk about the best recipe (in our opinion) with tomatoes (divine!). We then help a Food Fight listener with a snarky social media comment on her food choices. Let's taco' bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and edito...

Ep. 88: Coffee with Chris Deferio, Host of The Keys to the Shop Podcast and Coffee Consultant

April 09, 2018 10:00 - 1 hour - 83 MB

We have a great conversation with Chris Deferio, podcast host of the Keys to the Shop Podcast and coffee business consultant, all about the basics of coffee starting from the history of coffee, where it comes from and how it evolved over the years, onto what happens when you start roasting beans, how the grind of your coffee affects the flavor, and what factors, such as water temperature and minerality of water, can change your cup of Joe. We learned so much! Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: ...

Ep. 87: Kitchen Design with Andrea Sorensen and Matt Walquist of IKEA

April 02, 2018 11:00 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MB

We have special guests Andrea Sorensen and Matt Walquist from IKEA to talk about kitchen design, from the beginning stages of I need a new kitchen to the inspiration and dreaming phase, then on to the actual measuring and designing your kitchen. The IKEA Kitchen Event is happening till April 8, 2018, so come in this week if you're ready for a kitchen. Let's taco 'bout it! Hosts: Sharon Titus and Winter Redd. Sound engineer and editor: Leland Redd.

Ep. 86: Introducing 100% Fresh Beef Patties and Restaurant Logistics with Preston Pearson of McDonald's [Sponsored Post]

March 27, 2018 11:00 - 43 minutes - 60.2 MB

This week, we geek out a bit on restaurant design as we go on location at McDonald's to chat with Preston Pearson, Area Operations Supervisor, as they introduce 100% fresh beef patties to their Quarter Pounder and Signature Crafted burger line-up, and how that has changed their kitchen workflow, installed new equipment, and revamped staff training. Lee also joins us and goes through the process of making a fresh beef burger. Have you had one lately? They're so hot and juicy! Let's taco 'bo...