What's your favorite way to cook? Do you like to grill? Roast? Fry? Tony and chef discuss their favorite cooking techniques and their do's and don'ts when preparing dishes. From sautéing to braising, there are an abundant of techniques that are used in the kitchen everyday and these are just a few!

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It's corn! Did you you grow up liking corn? How about now? Tony and Chef revisit a child hood favorite with their happiest memories, recipes, and all dishes corn. Plus, restaurateur Irena Stein, joins the conversation with her corn perspective and talks about her new book on the Venezuelan classic dish, Arepas.

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For many at-home chefs, a fish dish can be intimidating to tackle. Well, prepare to be schooled! Tony and Chef Cindy reel you out of muddy waters and onto dry land with a strong foundation of fish fundamentals. From selecting and cleaning your fish to tools and techniques, here are the basics you'll need to make your next serving of seafood a real splash.

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What's your ideal experience when you go out to eat? From service to food, critics deliver reviews of the entire dining experience from the moment they walk in. Tony and Chef sit with Deputy Editor and Food and Dining Editor of Baltimore Magazine, Jane Marion and discuss the chef view, the critic view, and all things reviews.

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Herbs are common and powerful ingredients that are an integral part of many dishes, yet their preparation styles are as varied as their types. Tony and Chef Cindy dedicate this hour to running through their favorite herbs, treatments, appropriate pairing, and how to not blow out a dish with herbaceous accents.

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Have you ever had to tell your waiter that you need another minute with the menu only to turn your eyes back to the bill of fare to realize . . . you have no idea what you are looking at. You are not alone! Different cultures, regions, and types of restaurants all have different approaches to menu development and layout.

Tony and Chef Cindy walk you through their process and give you the tools you need to understand the delicious dishes being offered to you. Spoiler alert: the best tool is not being ashamed to ask for help.

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While rating systems can be a great resource for helping you make a decision and for setting expectations when it comes to food and wine, context is important. Who created the rating system? What criteria do they prioritize and how equitably do they apply those criteria? Tony and Chef Cindy are here to help demystify the various rating systems that rank the best restaurants, wines, travel destinations, and more. They will also share some of their top-ranked dining experiences.

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We all have heroes in our field that we look to for inspiration. They lay out the rules we ought to follow, and sometimes, how to break them. This week, Tony and Chef Cindy recount some of the chefs and writers who have been influential to their food and wine philosophies. Chefs include Georges Blanc, Michel Guérard, Julia Child, Edna Lewis and more!

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What's You New Year's resolution? Are you going to try anything new this year? In this episode, Tony and Chef Cindy cover their resolutions for food and wine in 2023. From eating more cake and plant based food to things, they're excited to cook this year. 

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Do you love cooking with cheese? How about a little snack before dinner? Ever had cheese as dessert? In this episode, Tony and Chef Cindy cover all things cheese - from when and how to serve it, to proper storage and wine pairing.

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