Andrew and Molly are joined by chef and author Ben Ford to talk about his new book, Taming the Feast,  being a craftsman (influenced by his father, Harrison Ford), and cooking a salmon in the dishwasher. Plus, Andrew and Molly talk about their weekend at Austin Food & Wine, and how to improve your cooking skills.

Ben Ford

Chef, author, and host of Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods," Andrew Zimmern chats with fellow food fanatic and traveler Molly Mogren. They'll discuss what is going on in the food world, give their recommendations for travel and talk about whatever else pops into their heads.

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This week Andrew and Molly trade stories about the time Andrew got stuck at a Canadian airport, the Austin Food and Wine demo no one will forget, Andrew's lawyer's hippie dance and more. Plus, Andrew speaks a bit about alcoholism and chemical dependency.

O Canada!

Andrew and Molly are both on the road, so they gave each other a call to check in this week. They talk about Molly's road trip to Vermont, Andrew's media adventures in New York, and they take a little time to smack talk Gary, Indiana.

On the Road Again

Andrew tells us where the hottest travel spot in the next five years will be, Molly digs in to the nomination process for the James Beard Awards, and they discuss under-the-radar chefs. Plus, Andrew remembers Hamaro Cantu.

Under the Radar

From unnecessary lawsuits to Indiana's "Religious Freedom" law, Andrew and Molly discuss the need for positivity and healing in how we interact with each other. Plus, Andrew and Molly share some of their favorite contemporary cookbooks.

Positivity

Simon Majumdar, author and Food Network stalwart, talks about the importance of breaking bread, how he got to where he is today, and his journey to create his new American family.

Ben Ford

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