We talked about Henry Ford's fateful change to his worker's workweek, and how that started the patronizing of restaurants on a large scale. And we talked about gourmet salt.

It was a lovely day yesterday and we had a fun show, talking scallops, and pretzels (but not together), and all things Dakota Restaurant on the occasion of their 30th anniversary. Kim  Kringle called in to chat. 

Back ! It was Grocery Goddess Day. Mary Leigh weighed in on cookies and helped Henry judge the Mom Throwdown between, Nicole Dorignac's mom Esther and Mary Ann's mom, Sylvia. Sylvia Jr, Mary Ann's sister, gangs up on Nicole with Mary Ann to defend Sylvia's honor.

Ron the Gourmet Waiter sits in with an assist from Henry, our producer. The subject was barbecue.

Don the Gourmet Neighbor pinch hits in a pinch, and talks about his sous vide French fries.

No guests today, so that made room for our daughter Mary Leigh, also known as The Red Bean Edition, to step in and chat with us. She gave a lengthy report on eating in Harahan, and we talked about our visit Friday night to Antoine's for the COVID world re-opening. there. 

It was fun to talk to Peter DiMartino of DiMartino's Muffalettas about his family's food stall at the markets back in the early 20th century, as we continue the exploration of the Sicilian Italian influence on our local cuisine.,

Nicole Dorignac, The Grocery Goddess, called in with her usual report from the store. It's always fascinating to hear what's here and what's not, and why. COVID, you know? We talked Cherries Jubilee and turkey gumbo, and Illy Caffe (espresso)

National Anchovy Day begged the question: Anchovies...yes or no? And we talked about Lea & Perrins and Tabasco

It was a lengthy report on our visit to The Commissary deep in the Irish Channel. We had lunch and took out food that was prepared, and some raw kits to cook at home. And we took a few interesting calls.