Amused Bouche

Great beer isn’t hard to come by in the QC. But great beer AND amazing food in one spot? That’s rare. Enter Legion Brewing! In this batch, we chat with two of their talented chefs in advance of the grand opening of their newest location. And yes, dear listeners, they brought snacks!

Chef Christa Csoka of The Artisan’s Palate visits the studio to share one of the most universal truths: no matter how long it takes, never give up on your dreams.

Set your alarm and come along on an adventure through the woods as Jen and Abby discuss hunting with Jared Shank, local entertainer and hobby hunter.

Kanpai! Sake Sara is back for Part II. In this batch: Abby gets tipsy, Jen gets a long-awaited answer to one of the big sake misunderstandings, and Sara explains all the science. 

We had too much fun for one batch. In part I of II, Abby and Jen get their brains exploded in a delicious introduction to the complex world of sake with Sara "Sake Sara" Guterbock, who has been moonlighting as an Amused Bouche super fan. 

Love is in the air! In this special Valentines Day episode, Abby and Jen recap their holiday food adventures, play a thrilling round of Foodie Fight, and romance the (stretchy) pants off their partners...and each other...in Battle: Chocolate.   

An episode straight from Abby’s dreams: MJ from Two Scoops Creamery smuggles a metric ton of ice cream into the studio and shares his secret to small business success.   

Cheese, glorious cheese! In the last episode of 2021, Abby and Jen have a "Gouda" time nerding all the way out with Rachel Klebaur, owner of Orrman's Cheese Shop. Along the way, they reminisce about their sensual Raclette Night experience and adopt some drool-worthy cheese-centric holiday traditions. 

Chefs Oscar Johnson & Daryl Cooper bring soul to the studio: sharing the history behind Virginia Tidewater cuisine and their own special twists that make Jimmy P's Street Shack a uniquely Charlotte concept.

In this very special Thanksgiving episode, Jen and Abby host a gathering to duke it out in Battle: Friendsgiving.