Forked Up

It's a special episode this week as Matt and Michelle weigh in with some HOT TAKES on controversial food issues such as serving leftovers, wet versus dry cereals and what sort of meal would you serve a returning astronaut. Also, we got you covered with the death of US peppermint, nut nutrients and MORE pre-made sandwich recalls!

Fellow vegan cookbook author and Instagram star Gaz Oakley stops by the show this week for chat about maintaining a personal versus public balance on social media, the UK vegan scene versus the US vegan scene and his constant stream of recipe ideas. Check out Gaz's new book, PLANTS-ONLY KITCHEN: OVER 70 DELICIOUS, SUPER-SIMPLE, POWERFUL AND PROTEIN-PACKED RECIPES FOR BUSY PEOPLE coming out this March. Also, Matt and Michelle tell you about the gross foods they like and get you hip to ancient energy drinks, weed legislation repeals and why you should beware of the keto diet.

In one of TWO new episodes this week, join Matt and Michelle as they help you out this winter with some spectacular meal ideas that you can do without too much hassle. Remember -- soup is not a science. Also, we dive in the whole Golden Globes/vegan meal kerfuffle, wine price increases and gas station sandwiches.

Happy New Year from FORKED UP! We start off the new decade with a trip back to the PREVIOUS decade, looking back at the food trends of the '10s such as avocado toast, bone broth and others. Also, Matt and Michelle make a few New Years resolutions and share a few of their favorite cookbooks from the past ten years!

Happy Holidays from FORKED UP! New parents and podcasting couple Daniella Monet and Andrew Gardner (ADULTING LIKE A MOTHER FATHER) kick it with Matt and Michelle this week for a chat about gender reveals, family recipes, vegan trends and their constantly growing baby.

Also, we have the real story behind Santa's "milk and cookies" obsession as well as new developments in vegan product labelling and Japanese booze research.

Comedian Allen Strickland Williams (CONAN, Comedy Central) stops by the podcast this week to hash with Matt and Michelle what are the "horniest holidays." Number five will surprise you! Also on deck: dating neighbors, sex buffets and food boner killers.

Also, Matt and Michelle have the latest for you on all the vape drama, beet shortages and ancient recipes.

Joining Matt and Michelle this week are John Becker and Megan Scott, the present curators of THE JOY OF COOKING. John's great-grandmother Irma Rombauer created the book and John and his wife Megan are keeping the spirit alive with revised recipes and tremendous foresight into cooking trends.

Also, Matt and Michelle need you to keep an eye out for exploding sriracha bottles, diminishing SNAP benefits and rising ocean temperatures!

Actor Jay Baruchel (KNOCKED UP, UNDECLARED) joins the show this week to share a few of his favorite holiday dishes, moving horror stories, the NOID and why we all should embrace the union of gravy and french fries.

Also, Matt and Michelle are here to educate you about Burger King litigation, the THREE MUSKETEERS cookbook and the real story behind those George Clooney Nespresso ads.