My Life As a Foodie

My Life As a Foodie episodes:

• 11.15.2018

  episode 120 :: ugly delicious

  Today we’re discussing Ugly Delicious, a Netflix show hosted by David Chang. Each episode of the show highlights a single dish, explores how it’s made, and how to tell if what you’re getting in your neck of the woods is...

  
• 11.04.2018

  episode 119 :: a meat free diet

  Vegetarians had it right all along. Then, vegans came along and spoiled everything by being attention whores. The idea: If it comes from the ground, eat it. If it comes from an animal, don’t. Everyone has their reasons for excluding...

  
• 10.16.2018

  episode 118 :: elevated roast

  My brother Chuck joins the show to discuss all things coffee as he launches his new coffee roasting company Elevated Roast. Like most artisans, his passion for roasting coffee started as a hobby over a decade ago and it didn't...

  
• 10.02.2018

  episode 117 :: albert adria

  He has lived in the shadow of his brother most of his life, and now he is building an empire of his own. For decades, when people thought of El Bulli, it was synonymous with Ferran Adria. But those who...

  
• 09.19.2018

  episode 116 :: the great mustard war

  Outside of the LeBron era, being a sports fan in Cleveland has been as enjoyable as a root canal. Thankfully, there's a great mustard war going on that makes an otherwise dreadful ballpark hot dog relatively gameworthy. Still reeling from...

  
• 08.16.2018

  episode 115 :: eat. race. win.

  EAT. RACE. WIN. is a behind-the-scenes adventure into the biggest annual sporting event in the world: The Tour de France. Yes, even bigger than the Super Bowl. The show follows Chef Hannah Grant, who takes us on her race within...

  
• 08.12.2018

  episode 114 :: legacy

  The recent deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Jonathon Gold have left a void in the world of food writing and entertainment. Today I pay homage to both, but stress the importance of living in the moments they left behind. While...

  
• 09.05.2017

  episode 113 :: beer

  It’s been over two years since I turned my back on the craft brew scene. In doing research for the show, I found that the landscape had changed drastically. The numbers are staggeringly high. What made the biggest impression on...

  
• 08.28.2017

  episode 112 :: city of gold

  Even for viewers who've never read or heard of food critic Jonathan Gold, City of Gold offers a thoroughly entertaining introduction to a talented writer and brilliant career. In this documentary, Pulitzer Prize-winning food critic Jonathan Gold shows us a...

  
• 08.24.2017

  episode 111 :: chef

  After a controlling owner pushes him too far, chef Carl Casper quits his position at a prestigious Los Angeles restaurant. As he tries to figure out what his next step should be, he finds himself in Miami. Carl joins forces...

  
• 08.19.2017

  episode 110 :: nice guy fieri

  Through the years, I’ve been more than unkind to Guy Fieri. I’ve come to the realization that I have no reason to be that way. He’s done nothing wrong, is living his dream, staying positive, and making a career out...

  
• 08.03.2017

  episode 109 :: mozza

  Nancy Silverton was the subject in Season 3 of Chef's Table on Netflix. In this episode, we discuss her impact on the LA food scene and her obsession with creating the perfect pizza.

  
• 06.16.2017

  episode 108 :: rock lobster

  Amazon buys Whole Foods, cooking lobster the original way - over the grill, and introducing a new segment 'Cooking With the Devil'.

  
• 05.24.2017

  episode 107 :: eat bacon, don't jog

  This week we're discussing the book Eat Bacon, Don't Jog by Grant Petersen. In it, he destroys 30 years of conventional health wisdom and offers a common sense approach to weight loss and fitness. The main point of Eat Bacon,...

  
• 05.10.2017

  episode 106 :: cluni paluni

  Life is full of changes, and all we can do is roll with them and ride the trail that life carves out for us. In this episode I talk about the changes happening all around us and the meat company...

  
• 04.27.2017

  episode 105 :: kids and kombucha

  When you suddenly become a parent, cooking for children presents a whole new set of challenges. In this episode, I talk about how I have made the transition from cooking strictly adult food to cooking for kids while doing my...

  
• 04.20.2017

  episode 104 :: judy joo

  After getting her degree and finding her way to the Wall Street trading floor, she settled into a career in finance. After a few years, her passion for food proved to be too much and she gave up Wall Street...

  
• 06.20.2015

  episode 103 :: the nutrition spectrum

  More useless food studies | Bobby Flay is making Food Network interesting again | Why prisons should hire Hells Kitchen rejects | Meatless Mondays | The Nutrition Spectrum | The Secret Power of Protein

  
• 07.21.2014

  episode 102 :: sconehenge

  We are joined on the show by Debbie Rose of Fine Sconehenge Baking Company. Debbie is dedicated to baking only the finest all-natural and handmade desserts for her customers. Her products are known for their simple flavors. You can taste...

  
• 05.25.2014

  episode 101 :: one more for the road

  I felt it was necessary to bring the show back today for two reasons - the first reason being an explanation of why I ended the show when I did in the Fall of 2012. The second reason being...

  
• 10.21.2012

  episode 100 :: finale

  This project has always had an end point, and that end point is here. Since we started this journey together in the early Summer months of 2007, I have set out to learn as much as I could about...

  
• 10.05.2012

  episode 99 :: ludo bites

  With his new book being released next week, Ludo Bites: Recipes and Stories from the Pop-Up Restaurants of Ludo Lefebvre, we were able to visit with him, and eat some favorite dishes from his many pop-ups at a recent event...

  
• 08.14.2012

  episode 98 :: red fish, blue fish, some day, no fish

  Michelle Obama has turned into a health food nazi // A Home Brew Review: Don's IPA // Mama's Italian Fish Stew from Dom DeLuise // Radiation fallout from Fukushima hits the Bluefin Tuna population // The case for a leaner,...

  
• 07.30.2012

  episode 97 :: EAT MOR VEGETABLES

  Welcome to Season 6 of My Life as a Foodie // The bitch came back // Michael Phelps will retire next week. Will he retire his diet? // For a bunch of foodies, we sure don't spend a lot on...

  
• 06.01.2012

  episode 96 :: hot dog world

  NYC's mayor Bloomberg bans servings of soda over 16 ounces // sah'tea from Dogfish Head - 6 out of 5 stars. It really is that good. // Around the world in 80 dogs, courtesy of Bon Appetit // Eating healthy...

  
• 05.25.2012

  dude food :: beef sausages

  There's a new episode of Dude Food available on our YouTube channel. I'll show you how to make beef sausages at home, perfect for the start of the grilling season. You can watch the episode in HD on the web...

  
• 05.19.2012

  out to lunch :: the bruery provisions

  There's a new episode of Out To Lunch available on our YouTube channel. This week, I visit The Bruery Provisions in the Orange Circle here in downtown Orange. You can watch the episode in HD on the web site at...

  
• 05.15.2012

  episode 95 :: eat more, weigh less

  The hot dog truck hooker // Evil Cousin IPA from Heretic Brewing // How I raised by metabolism, got my life back, and stayed a foodie // Chris Cosentino no longer wishes to be on TV // The good and...

  
• 04.25.2012

  episode 94 :: peter cottontail (with olives)

  Servers in LA restaurants are most likely not lifers // The Linkery and San Diego in general are getting everything right // SHIFT from New Belgium // Lapin Aux Olives (rabbit with olives) // Mad Cow Disease rears its ugly...

  
• 04.10.2012

  out to lunch :: the linkery

  Imagine a farm-to-table lunch spot in the heart of the craft beer movement of San Diego, with an amazing beer list (constantly updated), proudly serving their house cured charcuterie using locally sourced ingredients from farms and producers that they also...

  
• 04.01.2012

  episode 93 :: the sh!t show

  Jiro Dreams of Sushi is a must-see documentary. No sh!t. // BEER REVIEW: Bud Light Platinum // The drinking club with a running problem // IN THE KITCHEN: Sandra Lee's French Pork Chops are mmm-mmm-bad! // Jamie Oliver's Chicken Nuggets...

  
• 03.15.2012

  episode 92 :: the st. patrick's day massacre

  Drinking and driving is for chumps // Braised corned beef with IPA mustard // "G'Knight" from Oskar Blues (formerly "Gordon") // Colcannon // Andrew Zimmern going into politics? // "Food Blogging for Dummies" Seriously? // Marilyn reviews The Olive...

  
• 02.20.2012

  episode 91 :: healthcare

  How the Taste Awards has affected the future of the show // Just Outstanding IPA from Kern River Brewing // Sam Calagione drops the boot on Beer Advocate beer snobs // Everything you wanted to know about healthcare // Black...

  
• 02.04.2012

  out to lunch :: watermarc

  This week on Out To Lunch, we visit Watermarc Restaurant in Laguna Beach for some off-the-charts gourmet burgers and fries. When Don tells you that he's taking you for a "light lunch" it's a good idea to give thought to...

  
• 01.21.2012

  out to lunch :: 101 noodle express

  In this episode of Out To Lunch we visit 101 Noodle Express located at 5408 Walnut Avenue in Irvine, California. This chinese eatery is open everyday from 9 am to 10 pm, specializing in noodles, dumplings, xiao long bao (which...

  
• 01.08.2012

  episode 90 :: happy new ear

  All of you in the Facebook Group (link) make me so proud. You get it. You truly get it. // Why the nose to tail movement makes sense // Kim Jon Il was a foodie. Who knew? // More Brown...

  
• 12.18.2011

  episode 89 :: 2011 year in review

  As this year comes to a merciful end, we take a look back at the year in food culture, recapping the big stories, and sharing some stories and features that we didn't get a chance to talk about on the...

  
• 12.04.2011

  episode 88 :: get fit

  Wolfgang Puck is a P-I-M-P // Burly Gourd Milk Stout from The Bruery // Striking the perfect balance - eating well, staying fit // IN THE KITCHEN: Asparagus Soup // Heston Blumenthal - the best TV chef not on TV...

  
• 11.17.2011

  episode 87 :: ahn-joo

  Prohibition, My Life as a Foodie style // The Melt - the only exciting thing Chiefs fans can look forward to // Stone's Vertical Epic 11.11.11 // The food, the love, the magic of Debbie Lee // In The Kitchen:...

  
• 11.06.2011

  episode 86 :: made in spain

  Shut the F**K up and cook! Top Chef Arrogant Quote of the week // 4 Calling Birds - Belgian Strong Ale from The Bruery // Mario Batali defends his restaurant's clientele as not being the "greedy one percent" // The...

  
• 10.24.2011

  episode 85 :: 2011 halloween show

  A modern take on the possession of Regan MacNeil // Join me on The Baub Show this Sunday, October 30th at 5:30 PST // Antigoon Belgian Pale Ale from Brouwerij De Musketiers // Chicken Fricassee with Belgian Ale // Sesame...

  
• 10.14.2011

  episode 84 :: deconstructed

  LA Beer Week is here, and we kicked it off in style recently at Deconstructed LA with Firestone Walker and the culinary genius of Sean Z. Paxton. It was a night of heavy hitting beers, and heavy hitting food. Join...

  
• 09.30.2011

  episode 83 :: oktoberfest

  Deconstructed LA with Firestone Walker and Chef Sean Paxton http://www.FWDeconstructed.com // A delicious fig appetizer that tastes like the smell of a humidor // Weihenstephaner Hefeweissbier - my all time favorite // Making your own Bratwurst at home // Training...

  
• 09.08.2011

  episode 82 :: essentials

  Smithfield tries to educate us on pork // My Life as a Foodie, now playing in Zambia // Google purchases Zagat, subsequently giving Yelp the middle finger // Batch 300 from The Bruery // Stocking a kitchen - the essentials...

  
• 08.19.2011

  episode 81 :: business as usual

  Catching up on unfinished business // Dogfish Head + Sierra Nevada = Life and Limb 2 // Why I've been away // Brazilian BBQ, Pao de queijo, and how to make your own // The restaurant business is not for...

  
• 07.01.2011

  episode 80 :: money meal

  Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is still going strong, unfortunately // 2009 Axel des Vignes Bordeaux Blanc // Your money meals // My money meal // Ludo Bites America comes to the Sundance Channel July 19th // Food Trucks have...

  
• 06.06.2011

  episode 79 :: the heming way

  As we kick off the beginning of Season 5 of the show, we're joined by Marty Beckerman, author of a very funny book available now. "The Heming Way"

  
• 05.25.2011

  episode 78 :: elitism

  In-n-Out opens in Texas, and one woman loses her shit // The power of Facebook // Ovila from Sierra Nevada // The cost of eating local and sustainably grown food // Does being a foodie make you an elitist by...

  
• 05.05.2011

  episode 77 :: animal

  The hate on "foodies" continues. Oh well. Deal with us, people. // Our first wine review - Chateau Penin Bordeaux Rose 2009 // Carnivore Heaven at Lindy and Grundy // Dinner at Animal Restaurant // Alan Richman's infamous rip in...

  
• 04.21.2011

  episode 76 :: eat local, eat fresh

  Eat Local, Buy California Grown Day // Ira Brill, from Foster Farms joins the show // Eric Ripert ensures that the fish he serves is not affected by radiation // Brewmaster for Goose Island serves Budweiser in a neighborhood bar...