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No Bad Food

514 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratings

A weekly podcast about great food and the people who love to make and eat it, hosted by Tom Zalatnai and Teffer Adjemian!

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146. The Nestle CRUNCH Bar ft. Daniel Zafran

April 15, 2024 19:30 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) call up special guest Daniel Zafran (@candyisdandypod) from Candy Is Dandy, the world's best candy review podcast, to talk about everyone's favorite puffed rice chocolate bar, the Nestle CRUNCH! Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Contact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl...

145. Munch Madness 2024 FINALE: Chocolate vs Rice ft. JP Karwacki & Bailey Eastwood

April 09, 2024 01:08 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the FINALE of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges JP Karwacki (@johnnycrust) and Bailey Eastwood give us their takes on the battle between Chocolate & Rice, crowning the winner of this year's tournament! Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Contact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod! Check out The Dep...

144. Munch Madness: Chocolate vs Salt; Rice vs Berries ft. Gab Chernitsky & Tuong La

April 02, 2024 01:05 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the semi-final match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Gab Chernitsky and Tuong La (@podcavern) give us their takes on the battles between Chocolate & Salt and Rice & Berries! Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Contact us and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.or...

143. Munch Madness: Soup vs Salt; Berries vs Hot Sauce ft. Erica Jacobs-Perkins & Sophie Lane

March 25, 2024 23:38 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the next quarter-final match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Erica Jacobs-Perkins (@ejpviolinist) and Sophie Lane (@sophielanemusic) give us their takes on the battles between Soup & Salt and Berries & Hot Sauce! Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Cast tie-breaker votes and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram ...

142. Munch Madness: Ice Cream vs Chocolate; Potatoes vs Rice ft. Cupcakedex & Kadi Diop

March 18, 2024 19:15 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the first quarter-final match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex) and Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) give us their takes on the battles between Ice Cream & Chocolate and Potatoes & Rice! Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Cast tie-breaker votes and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobadfoodpod! C...

141. Munch Madness: Soup vs Sausage; Mountain Dew vs Rice ft. Matt Cole & Andrew Henderson

March 11, 2024 19:31 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the final two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and Andrew Henderson (@debatethiscast) give us their takes on the battles between Soup & Sausage and Mountain Dew & Rice! Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Cast tie-breaker votes and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobad...

140. Munch Madness: Charcuterie vs Chocolate; Bread vs Hot Sauce ft. Zack Ingles & Greg Schulz

March 04, 2024 19:29 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the next two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Zack Ingles (@zackinglesmusic) and Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) give us their takes on the battles between Charcuterie & Chocolate and Bread & Hot Sauce! Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Cast tie-breaker votes and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instag...

139. Munch Madness: Pasta vs Berries; Salt vs Curry ft. Amanda McLoughlin & David Flamm

February 26, 2024 19:06 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the next two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Amanda McLoughlin (@shessomickey) and David Flamm (@atiredskeleton) give us their takes on the battles between Pasta & Berries and Salt & Curry! Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Cast tie-breaker votes and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram @nobad...

138. Munch Madness: Potato vs Pickle; Citrus vs Ice Cream ft. Eric Silver & Aslam Choudhury

February 20, 2024 01:43 - 1 hour - 63.8 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the first two first-round match-ups of Munch Madness 2024! Guest judges Eric Silver (@el_silvero) and Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) give us their takes on the battles between Potatoes & Pickles and Citrus & Ice Cream! Support the show on Patreon for a chance to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Cast tie-breaker votes and keep up with everything we're doing over on Instagram ...

137. Curry

February 13, 2024 02:09 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about curry! We give our SuperBowl 2024 recap (mostly the food), share some of our favorite curry dishes, and talk about the immense multicultural potential of curry! Follow us on Patreon before the 12th and you'll be invited to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out the Left Trigger Right ...

136. Munch Madness 2024 Bracket Reveal!

February 05, 2024 18:34 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) bring you the moment you've all been waiting for: It's time to reveal the 2024 Munch Madness bracket! Which 16 foods made the cut for this year's tournament? What do our first round match-ups look like? How can YOU become part of this year's panel of judges? Follow us on Patreon before the 12th and you'll be invited to be a guest judge on Munch Madness! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/...

135. Mustard

January 30, 2024 01:54 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about mustard! Hey did you know that mustard comes from a plant?! It's okay if you didn't, but now you do! We get into medieval cooking, different varieties of mustard-based condiments, and and bring you some exciting new ways to eat it! Munch Madness 2024 is just around the corner! Head to forms.gle/stJMPRhUFpQsxqcr9 to cast your votes and make your write-in nominations before the end of January! Got a food ...

134. Breakfast Sandwiches

January 22, 2024 23:39 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk about the greatest innovation in grab-and-go breakfasts, the Breakfast Sandwich! Where did the classic egg-cheese-meat sando come from? What's the perfect commercial iteration of it? Does a bagel with lox count as a breakfast sandwich? Munch Madness 2024 is just around the corner! Head to forms.gle/stJMPRhUFpQsxqcr9 to cast your votes and make your write-in nominations before the end of January! Got a food fa...

133. Salt

January 16, 2024 02:22 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk Salt! Where does it come from? What does it do to our bodies when we eat it? What are some of the different kinds of salt and what purpose do they serve in a kitchen? Most importantly, how can you eat the inside of a volcano?! Munch Madness 2024 is just around the corner! Head to https://forms.gle/stJMPRhUFpQsxqcr9 to cast your votes and make your write-in nominations before the end of January! Got a food fav...

132. Vinegar

January 09, 2024 02:26 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talk Vinegar! Whether it's white, balsamic, wine, rice, or apple cider, vinegar is absolutely essential to any well-stocked pantry. But what is it that makes these acidic condiments so special? And how did we figure out how to make them in the first place? Munch Madness 2024 is just around the corner! Head to https://forms.gle/stJMPRhUFpQsxqcr9 to cast your votes and make your write-in nominations before the end o...

131. Munch Madness 2024 Nominations Are Open!

January 01, 2024 17:33 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) are excited to announce that the nomination period for Munch Madness 2024 has begun! We break down the bracket system and nomination form for this year's tournament, talk about last year's champion and runner-up, and share some predictions for which foods we think stand a chance this year. Now, it's your turn! Head to https://forms.gle/stJMPRhUFpQsxqcr9 to cast your votes and make your write-in nominations before t...

130. The Food of J.R.R. Tolkien ft. Emma Lanza

December 18, 2023 23:20 - 1 hour - 55 MB

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) chats with special guest Emma Lanza about the food of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings! We're talking books, movies, AND animated adaptations, with apologies to the book purists out there, because, let's be real, visual depictions of fictional food are wonderful and worth exploring too! What the heck are "seed cake" and "lembas bread?" What can Bilbo Baggins teach us about hospitality? Is Samwise Gamgee the ultimate salt-loving bise...

129. Leveling Up Latkes with Amanda McLoughlin

December 12, 2023 03:22 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

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? Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/...

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

December 05, 2023 01:24 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB

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! Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Want to be on the show? Tell us...

127. Introducing Three of Cups Tea!

November 28, 2023 01:54 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

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 Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Want to be on the show? Tell us why...

126. Rice

November 21, 2023 03:02 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

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!” Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.ti...

125. Cornbread

November 14, 2023 00:45 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MB

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! Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! w...

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

November 06, 2023 21:23 - 1 hour - 57.5 MB

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! Go follow our Instagram page @nobadf...

123. Pumpkin Bread

October 30, 2023 21:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

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! Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@nobadfoodpod Ch...

122. Chocolate & Candy Bars

October 23, 2023 23:49 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

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! Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 MERCH! podcavern.myspreadshop.ca Our logo is by David Flamm! Check out his work (and b...

121. Sick Day Food

October 17, 2023 01:20 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

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! Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 MERCH! podcavern.myspreadshop.ca Our logo is b...

120. In Defense of Mountain Dew ft. Giovanni Colantonio

October 09, 2023 17:59 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

"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. Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/n...

119. Crisps, Crumbles, and Cobblers, Oh My!

October 02, 2023 22:51 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

No shoes were harmed in the making of this episode. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the ins & outs of crisps, crumbles, and cobblers! How do these three baked-fruit beauties differ from one another, how do you make a simple streusel topping, and which fruits should absolutely never be baked into a dessert unless you're a bad person? Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.t...

118. Olive Oil

September 26, 2023 00:50 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you a crash course in olive oil! What do olives have to do with the ancient greek goddess of wisdom Athena? What happens to your digestive system when you put olive oil in your coffee? Have you ever wondered what it means for an olive oil to be 'extra virgin'? Turns out, it's kinda super complicated! Let us anoint you with information about the mediterranean's favorite fat! Follow us on Patreon to be part of...

117. Moving Food ft. Greg Schulz!

September 18, 2023 23:07 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

You oughta know by now. This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats with special guest plant-based food correspondent Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf4) about the best foods to eat before, during, and after a big move! We also pitch a new catering service and learn about some of Chicago's favorite healthy moving day snacks., I guess? Plus- non-beer moving-day drinkies! Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Follow us on TikTok! www.tiktok.com/@nobadfood...

116. Chicken!

September 11, 2023 22:02 - 1 hour - 56.9 MB

TCW: 9/11 and associated experiences of racism and discrimination. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about chicken! We get into the health risks of eating undercooked chicken, then dig into some of our favorite ways to eat it! Also, who first domesticated chickens? How do I make a perfect chicken stock? Finally, the most important question: Can chickens be trusted?! Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod ...

115. Tom Turns Thirty!

September 04, 2023 23:11 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate Tom's latest milestone birthday by digging into some of their favorite foods of all time. We talk powdered donuts, cheesy bread, calamari, schnitzel, sushi, bagels, and more! Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out Moonbase Theta, Out! https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out/ Follow us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@nobadfoodpod Check out Nat...

114. Basil: Don't Lose Your Head!

August 28, 2023 23:51 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about everyone's favorite leafy green herb, Basil! We get into different basil varieties, fun uses for pesto, and the herb's complicated relationship with beheadings. Cruelty, O Cruelty. Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out Moonbase Theta, Out! https://monkeymanproductions.com/moonbase-theta-out/ Follow us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@nobadfoodpod Check ...

113. Six Thousand Years of Bread by H.E. Jacob

August 22, 2023 00:07 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

CW: Lots of talk about colonialism, genocide, and war. Some mention of disordered eating. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about H.E. Jacob's prolific tome, 6000 Years of Bread: Its Holy and Unholy History. We get into the interplay of religion, industrialization, and the military, and how all three connect deeply to bread. What lessons can we learn from the history of bread? Where do bagels come from? Why would someone wear Jesus's foreskin ...

112. Edible Flowers!

August 15, 2023 00:24 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the wonderful world of Edible Flowers! There's so many! Dandelions! Nasturtiums! Borage! Roses! Chamomile! Linden! Lilacs! Lavender! Day lilies! Tulips! Apple Blossoms! Cherry Blossoms! Clovers! Pansies! Johnny Jump-Ups! Pickled Magnolias! Peonies! Wood sorrel! Marigolds! Calendula! Hibiscus! Also- How can you identify edible flowers near you? Why should we look to folk wisdom about food to save us from ...

111. NBF Does NYC! Edith's, Famous Ray's, Eataly, and more!

August 07, 2023 23:38 - 57 minutes - 53 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) recap our recent trip to New York City! Bagel sandwiches! Tahini iced coffee! Oatmeal lace cookies! Dumplings! Hand-pulled noodles! Ice cream! Donuts! Focaccia! Roast beef sandwiches! Pizza! Singing waiters! Check the links below for all the restaurants we mention here, and let us know where you think we should go next time we're in town! Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod...

110. Seasonal Eating & Food Sovereignty

July 24, 2023 17:52 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about seasonal eating, supporting local farmers, food sovereignty, and more! Why is it a good idea to buy and eat local produce? How does it affect prices? What role do things like terroir and Barbara Kingsolver novels play in all of this? And what exactly IS food sovereignty, and why is it kind of super important? Follow us on Patreon to be part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out The Dep...

109. Apricots

July 17, 2023 17:36 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk about the national fruit of Armenia, the apricot! Learn about Amaretto, Amaretti, surprising stone fruits, and the the joys of a dried apricot in an Almond Mom Household. Support us on Patreon to become part of the Recipe Club! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 NEW MERCH! podcavern.myspreadshop.ca Our logo...

108. Lox or Smoked Salmon? ft. Eric Silver

July 03, 2023 16:12 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and friend of the show Eric Silver (@el_silvero) keep it YUMMY with a great chat about smoked salmon, lox, gravlax, and all the accoutrements! We get into Montreal vs New York fish culture, capers, and the ACME Fish Company's wide array of lox seasonings! Help us reach our $50/month goal on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out Join The Party! www.jointhepartypod.com Check out Games & Feelings! www.games...

107. Maple Syrup: it's Liquid Gold!

June 26, 2023 19:05 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) get into the sticky, sappy world of maple syrup! We get into the great Maple Syrup heist of the 2010s, the Cabane à Sucre, and the wonders of the quebecois breakfast plate! Help us reach our $50/month goal on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Quebec Maple Syrup Reserve! https://ppaq.ca/en/ Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 NEW MERCH! p...

106. Hotdogs ft. Aslam Choudhury

June 19, 2023 23:36 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) for an exploration of all things hotdogs! We talk baseball, corn dogs, chili dogs, and the power of one simple sausage to make a place feel like home. Plus, how messy food can help ground us and stop us from dissociating during a meal! Help us reach our $50/month goal on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Check out The Study Room! www.studyroompod.co...

105. Lavash ft. Kadi Diop!

June 12, 2023 19:43 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MB

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) calls up longtime friend of the show Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) to talk about Lavash, the Armenian flatbread! We get into its deep history, its cultural relevance, its relationship to the Armenian Christian church, and so much more! Help us reach our $50/month goal on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 NEW MERCH! podcavern.myspreadshop.ca Our...

104. What's The Gayest Food?

June 05, 2023 19:54 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) celebrate #Pride by talking about gay food culture! Which foods are most emblematic of the queer community, and the relationship between fruit and sex! Also, we saw the Mario movie this week, so, y'know, we talk about Peaches a bunch. Help us reach our $50/month goal on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6...

103. Strawberry Feels Forever

May 29, 2023 19:12 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) and Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) are just two little lads who love berries and cream. We talk all things strawberries, from their strange to connections to historical figures like King Louis XIV and Kelsey Grammer, to the sheer perfection of a good fruity ice cream. Plus, the famous Strawberry Dress makes an appearance! Oh baby, I hear the blues a-callin'... Help us reach our $50/month goal on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Atlas Obscura: htt...

102. Challah If You Hear Me ft. Gab Chernitsky

May 22, 2023 17:35 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MB

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks to longtime friend of the show Gab Chernitsky (@gabnitsky) about the traditional jewish braided bread, Challah! We get into Gab's family recipe, how braiding challah improves your hairstylist skills, and why challah makes the best french toast. We also get into the link between Challah and the Exodus story of the ancient Jews, Shabbos rituals, and how food can link us to family across space and time. So funky! You can follow this show on so...

101. Put A Pickle On It ft. Greg Schulz

May 15, 2023 20:34 - 57 minutes - 52.5 MB

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up friend of the show Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) to take a big ol' crunch out of Pickles! We talk about why pickles are the perfect food to open up our palates to new flavours, pickle mistakes, and the importance of trying things again even when we don't like them. Plus, we get into how the acidity of vinegar interacts with salt and fat! You can follow this show on social media and help vote for tiebreakers @NoBadFoodPod! Help us reach our...

100. Ask Us Anything!

May 08, 2023 19:17 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate reaching our 100 episode milestone by answering questions from listeners and past guests! We talk weird pickled items, our favorite Montreal bakeries, East Asian dishes that stole our hearts, and more! You can follow this show on social media and help vote for tiebreakers @NoBadFoodPod! Help us reach our $50/month goal on Patreon! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Want to ...

Pasta Fest MTL 2023 ft. Mathieu Fortin!

May 01, 2023 19:57 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) calls up Mathieu Fortin (@pizzamath), creator of Pasta Fest MTL (@pastfestmtl), to get the scoop on this year's Pasta Fest lineup! We also get into Mathieu's recent trip to the Las Vegas Pizza Expo, and hear about the slice of pizza that changed his life. This year's Pasta Fest is May 11th-24th! Head to www.pastafestmtl.com for all the info! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Help us reach our $50/month goal on Patreon! patreo...

99. Munch Madness FINALE: Pasta vs. Bread ft. Jesse Thorn, Julian McKenzie, and Sophie Lane!

April 24, 2023 18:50 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Julian McKenzie (@jkamckenzie), Sophie Lane (@sophielanemusic), and Jesse Thorn (@jessethorn) to help us decide the WINNER of Munch Madness 2023! Which one of our returning champs will be the first to ever win the title twice? Will Bread continue its winning streak, or will Pasta take home the dough? Who will GRAIN supreme in this heavyweight gluten smackdown? You can follow this show...

98. Munch Madness: Berries vs Pasta; Hot Sauce vs Bread ft. Keith Serry & Chris Walker

April 17, 2023 17:42 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) call up special guest judges Keith Serry (@volumeknob) and Chris Walker (@cwlkr20) to help us determine the winners of this year's Munch Madness semi-finals! Will Pasta get another shot at the title, or will newcomer Berries continue its prolific journey to the top? Will reigning champ Bread knock out spicy rookie Hot Sauce or will it bring the heat straight into the finale? You can follow this show on social medi...

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