Research: Cajun vs. Creole

Thursday, December 29, 2016 0 comments
Bonjour! If you're a fan of charting food fads, you've no doubt noticed that menus featuring “Cajun”...
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Research: "As American as Apple Pie"

Tuesday, December 20, 2016 0 comments
We once did a podcast segment on Patriotic Foods, and brought up the phrase that goes through everyone’s...
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Research: Grilling vs. BBQ

Thursday, December 15, 2016 0 comments
Food research is always fun, but I find I tend to gravitate to one type in particular: The “Versus”....
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Research: The History of Dim Sum

Friday, December 9, 2016 0 comments
Some meals bring you peace and comfort, while some are wild and celebratory. Dim sum has the remarkable...
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Research: Cream Pies vs. Custard Pies

Thursday, December 8, 2016 0 comments
It was amazing to see the vast knowledge gaps pop up every time Kyle and I discussed food, and after...
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Research: Food Terminology #1

Wednesday, December 7, 2016 0 comments
After my friend Kyle and I ate a lovely winter meal at a somewhat upscale restaurant, we noticed that...
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Research: Broth vs. Stock

Tuesday, December 6, 2016 0 comments
Four Courses was a ton of fun to produce, and my grand loves of food, cooking, culinary history, and...
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Prove It

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 0 comments
With the autumnal TV season upon us, I really need to get into gear to wrap up and talk about the shows...
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American Plate - Bite #91: Microwave Popcorn

Friday, September 2, 2016 0 comments
And, the wave of knocking out the easier Bites continues! Part of my interest in the American Plate...
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Cookie Party: Volume 7

Monday, June 20, 2016 0 comments
I don't know what it is about cookies that brings out the mad scientist in me. When it comes to savory...
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Top Chef

Sunday, June 19, 2016 0 comments
Back in 2012, I listed the documentary Jiro Dreams of Sushi as my #3 favorite movie of the year. It's...
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American Plate - Bite #33: Ice Cream

Tuesday, June 7, 2016 0 comments
Wow, I'm really whipping through the simple ones, aren't I? I suppose it makes sense to front-load the...
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American Plate - Bite #100: Sushi

Monday, May 9, 2016 0 comments
Frankly, I'm amazed that this wasn't the first entry of this project. True, I was first drawn to it...
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Emancipation Snacks and the War of Legume Pronunciation

Tuesday, April 26, 2016 0 comments
Hello, Spring! It's nice to see you in all your perverted glory, from loud mating animals to sudden...
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Culinary Segregationists and the Sugar-Frosted Con Job

Wednesday, February 24, 2016 0 comments
Four Courses Podcast - Episode 24 February is a strange month. It's short! But this year, it's longer!...
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Small Plate #4: Bloody Mary Vs. Mimosa

Wednesday, February 3, 2016 0 comments
Four Courses Podcast The podcast has been too congenial lately. It's time for a good ol' fashioned...
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Evening Egg Espionage and the #BrunchLivesMatter Movement

Wednesday, January 27, 2016 0 comments
Four Courses Podcast - Episode 23 Happy New Year! A new year signifies beginnings, and what better...
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