This week, in the food news segment, we’re talking about a disturbing article from Metro UK about the cruel realities of cashew production. In this week’s What’s For Dinner segment, we’re talking about cauliflower cakes, a recipe I got from the cookbook Vegetables Illustrated, but you can also find it here. In our How Do … Continue reading Episode 277: Cauliflower Cakes, French Bread Pizza, and Veal

In food news: The FDA renders its decision on food expiration date labels. From 50 odd different descriptors, the FDA now recommends “best if used by.” But is it helpful? Story via WaPo. In our What’s for Dinner segment this week, Marisa is talking turkey: Turkey tenderloin. In “How’d You Make That?” We’re covering grilled … Continue reading Episode 276: Turkey Tenderloin, Grilled Pizza, and Ethiopian Food

In food news this week, we talk about the ups and downs of Philly based Cook + Solo Restaurant Group. They won the James Beard Award for best restaurant of the year (Zahav) but recently shuttered The Rooster. In our What’s for Dinner segment, it’s all about chicken cutlets. In How’d You Make That, we’re … Continue reading Episode 275: Chicken Cutlets, Iced Drinks, Vegetable Cookbooks

This week in food news, WaPo has word on a new vegan hot dog! In our What’s for Dinner segment, we’ve got a spring-y take on pizza: Asparagus and ramp pizza. (Yeah, we know ramps are gone. You can sub garlic scapes or green onions!) In our How’d You Make That segment, Marisa reviews quick … Continue reading Episode 274: Asparagus Pizza, Quick Pickles, and Chopped Salad

Up first this week isn’t a dose of food news, but instead is a conversation about where we’ve been lately. Between Marisa’s book tour schedule, the cold we passed back and forth, and some family stuff, we weren’t able to find time to record in May. But now we’re back and hope to be for … Continue reading Episode 273: Turkey Meatloaf, Japanese Rolled Omelets, and Santa Fe Highlights

In food news this week, Rachael Ray is back with new episodes of 30 Minute Meals. We’re talking black beans times two: Fiesta black beans from the new Pescan cookbook. Also, Cuban-style Black Beans from Food & Wine. (H/t to The Dinner Sisters.) Joy brings Marisa up to date on her Weight Watchers experiment. What … Continue reading Episode 272: Rachael Ray, Black Beans, Weight Watchers

In food news, a friendly reminder to wash your avocados. In our What’s for Dinner segment, we extol the virtues of a lasagna recipe that mixes tofu and cheese. In How’d You Make That, we’ve got garlicky seared baby bok choy. Joy’s got a new role with Edible Communities, and she’d love you to check … Continue reading Episode 271: Lasagna, Garlicky Bok Choy, and Edible Communities

This week in food news: Some ambitious food banks in Canada are growing produce and farming fish to help feed the hungry. In our What’s for Dinner segment, we’ve got buttery, lemony cod. In our How’d You Make That? segment, we’re serving up flavorful garbanzo beans. Marisa’s new book, The Food in Jars Kitchen, is … Continue reading Episode 270: Cod, Garbanzo Beans, and The Food in Jars Kitchen

In food news this week, we’re talking about WeWork’s new co-working space for food start-ups. In our What’s for Dinner segment, we’re talking about freezer pesto. In our How’d You Make That segment, it’s all about citrus syrups. Marisa talks about the fun challenge of eating enough of the right kind of calories for her … Continue reading Episode 269: Freezer Pesto, Citrus Syrups, Eating for 3

In food news this week, Eater.com asks if the meal kit bubble is about to burst. In our What’s for Dinner segment, Marisa talks about the foods and food traditions of Purim, including the beloved Hamantaschen cookie. In How’d You Make That? we’ve got Marisa’s version of Irish Brown Bread. In our Wildcard segment, we’re … Continue reading Episode 268: Purim, Irish Brown Bread, and WW