Episodes and Blog Entries
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098: INGREDIENTS - Starch
Episode | October 14th, 2021 | 14 mins 35 secs
potatoes, rice, starch
Chris and Phil discuss why starch plays an important part of your diet in this incredibly silly and banter-forward episode.
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097: QUICK TIPS - Just Order Pizza
Episode | October 12th, 2021 | 4 mins 38 secs
pizza, quick tips, takeout
You tried. Go give yourself a hug. Now pick up the phone and order a pizza (and maybe listen to this episode while you wait).
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096: BASICS - Cooking Terms 101
Episode | October 7th, 2021 | 21 mins 12 secs
basics, sauté, terminology
Let's get back to basics. Chris and Phil discuss some of the introductory terms found in everyday cooking.
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095: QUICK TIPS: Don't Forget the Pasta Water
Episode | October 5th, 2021 | 3 mins 31 secs
pasta, quick tips, water
What you should do if you forget to save your pasta water.
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094: PRODUCE: Avocados
Episode | September 30th, 2021 | 19 mins 30 secs
avocados, guacamole, produce
Chris and Phil discuss guacamole, avocado toast, and the strange connection between dads and the apocalypse.
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093: QUICK TIPS - First In First Out
Episode | September 28th, 2021 | 4 mins 11 secs
fifo, first in first out, quick tips
FIFO isn’t just for produce anymore. Chris and Phil discuss the best ways to store bodies in the fridge.
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092: COOKWARE: Dutch Oven
Episode | September 23rd, 2021 | 17 mins 59 secs
chicken, cookware, dutch oven
Chris and Phil discuss the magic of a Dutch oven.
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091: QUICK TIPS - Don't Over Mix Your Pancake Batter
Episode | September 21st, 2021 | 3 mins 32 secs
breakfast, pancakes, quick tips
Over mixing results in tough, chewy, rubbery pancakes. Here's how to keep it from happening.
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090: SNACKS - Popcorn
Episode | September 16th, 2021 | 17 mins 50 secs
caramel, popcorn, snacks
The many ways to enjoy popcorn: Whirley Pops, Redenbacher, ancient ceilings, and more!
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089: QUICK TIPS - The Easiest Way to Poach an Egg
Episode | September 14th, 2021 | 4 mins 20 secs
mesh strainer, poached eggs, quick tips
Chris and Phil discuss how to perfectly poach an egg using a mesh strainer.
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088: PRODUCE: Fennel
Episode | September 9th, 2021 | 16 mins 40 secs
fennel, vegetables, vegetarian
Fennel is more than just a spice. Chris and Phil discuss the wonderful world of this anise-flavored vegetable.
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087: QUICK TIPS - Why Meat Temps Matter Prior to Cooking
Episode | September 7th, 2021 | 3 mins 27 secs
chicken, meat temperature, quick tips
Chris and Phil discuss why the temperature of your meat matters before you cook it.
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086: COFFEE, PART 3 - Espresso
Episode | September 2nd, 2021 | 19 mins
coffee, espresso, lattes
Starbucks has nothing on us. Part 3 of our coffee trilogy covers how you can make lattes at home. Yum.
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085: QUICK TIPS - The Best Hack to Clean a Dirty Microwave
Episode | August 31st, 2021 | 3 mins 34 secs
cleaning, microwave, quick tips
Chris and Phil discuss how to clean a microwave with ease.
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084: COFFEE, PART 2 - Brewed Coffee
Episode | August 26th, 2021 | 19 mins 11 secs
coffee, french press, pour over
Chris and Phil discuss the many ways to brew coffee.
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083: QUICK TIPS - How to Tell if Raw Meat is Properly Seasoned
Episode | August 24th, 2021 | 3 mins 29 secs
beef, quick tips, seasoning
Chris and Phil discuss how to tell if your meat is properly seasoned before cooking it.