This week we have a fun Valentine’s Day Q&A, and we’re talking about Chicken & Waffles Cereal, eugenics and weight loss, our super suspect FDA, and what *not* to do on Top Chef. Danielle runs down her cursed baking last week and Sherród will have y’all drooling over his leftover makeover. As always we have wonderful instacrushes and lots of things we love, hate, and ate.

Instacrushes:

* @rachelama_: https://www.instagram.com/rachelama_

* @flatlaytoday: https://www.instagram.com/flatlaytoday

Topics:

* Bake From Scratch: https://www.bakefromscratch.com

* Leftover Makeover Seafood Miso Soup: https://www.instagram.com/p/Btyc7rdhO2d

* Spirit of Norfolk: https://www.spiritcruises.com/norfolk

* Drag Yourself to Brunch: http://dragyourselftobrunch.com

* Wildlife Center Will Name a Salmon for Your Ex, Then Feed It to a Bear: https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/59xd3b/wildlife-center-will-name-a-salmon-for-your-ex-then-feed-it-to-a-bear

* Chicken & Waffles Cereal Is Here For People Who Are Too Lazy To Go To Brunch: https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/43zapw/chicken-and-waffles-cereal-is-here-for-people-who-are-too-lazy-to-go-to-brunch

* KFC released a Cheetos sandwich complete with fried chicken, Cheetos, and cheese sauce: https://www.thisisinsider.com/kfc-cheetos-sandwich-chicken-2019-1

* PepsiCo is rolling out a fleet of robots to bring snacks to college students: https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/4/18168213/pepsico-robot-snacks-hello-goodness-university-pacific

* When Chocolate Cake Became Chocolate: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtoR54gF3yO

* Top Chef: https://www.bravotv.com/top-chef

* On Every Box of Cake Mix, Evidence of Freud's Theories: https://www.nytimes.com/2005/08/12/movies/on-every-box-of-cake-mix-evidence-of-freuds-theories.html

* 23andMe claims its gene test can help you lose weight. Not so fast, scientists say: https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2019/01/10/weight-loss

* Why these food additives are banned in Europe—but not in the United States: https://www.advisory.com/daily-briefing/2019/01/03/banned-foods

Hello 2019! We’re back and we’ve got some things to say. We’re talking about gravy candles, tokenism in the food industry, climate change, and gender reveal…lasagna. Danielle is finally vindicated in this robot nonsense, and Sherród whines about organizing his cookbooks. And boy do we have some stunning instacrushes this week along with all the great food we loved, hated and ate — including the stellar TANOSHi dinner by @hashichow and @enjoynfk.

Instacrushes:

* @snukfoods: https://www.instagram.com/snukfoods

* @cheesebynumbers: https://www.instagram.com/cheesebynumbers

Topics:

* 7 Days Out: https://www.netflix.com/title/80207124

* Four Eleven York: http://fourelevenyork.com

* @lipstickandgelato: https://www.instagram.com/lipstickandgelato/

* Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant: https://chwinery.com

* Nomarama: https://www.nomarama.org

* Barrel 17: http://barrel17.com/#home

* Prosperity Kitchen & Pantry: https://prosperitykitchenva.com

* @hashichow: https://www.instagram.com/hashichow/

* @enjoynfk: https://www.instagram.com/enjoynfk/

* Enjoy: https://enjoywith.us

* Mea Culpa Café: https://www.yelp.com/biz/mea-culpa-cafe-norfolk

* Codex: https://www.codexva.com

* Walmart secured a patent to eavesdrop on shoppers and employees: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/21/18151738/walmart-eavesdrop-patent-customer-employee-privacy

* This smart shopping cart is a self-service checkout on wheels: https://www.theverge.com/2019/1/10/18177020/caper-labs-smart-shopping-cart-image-recognition-weight-sensor

* Noatmeal: https://twitter.com/buffblackbabe/status/1080595775422431238?s=21

* How Impossible Foods cooked up Impossible Burger 2.0: https://www.engadget.com/2019/01/09/impossible-foods-impossible-burger-2/

* Say What Now? KFC Debuts a Gravy-Scented Candle: https://www.lovebscott.com/say-now-kfc-debuts-gravy-scented-candle-video

* Are there foods you should avoid during the government shutdown? It depends who you ask: https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/15/health/shutdown-fda-food-inspections-risk/index.html

* @kahiauvegancafe: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrJT0QBvdK/

* @butterloveandhardwork: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHJaZ3gXiY/

* @munchies: https://www.instagram.com/munchies/p/BtE4ixFFmJ2/

* @impactivism: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtA-HTSg4-q/

* @beyonce: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtSNVwqAmXv/

* @foooodieee: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtMQN2Ig-b9/

* @healthyish: https://www.instagram.com/p/BtObxT-gQLM/

* No Sweethearts candy this Valentine's Day after company goes out of business: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2019/01/23/sweethearts-candy-missing-from-shelves-this-year-for-valentines-day/2655352002/

* You Can Now Buy 'Gender Reveal Lasagna' Which Contains Either Blue or Pink Dyed Cheese: https://people.com/food/gender-reveal-lasagna-villa-italian-kitchen/

On our final episode of 2018 we’re talking about our picks for best Instacrushes and best restaurant of the year. Sherród goes all the way awf about his experience at the knife sharpener and Danielle has some *wild* hot topics. As always we have stories about what we love, hate, and ate plus some drool-worthy instacrushes.

Best of the Year:

* @cardamom.and.tea: https://www.instagram.com/cardamom.and.tea

* @sliceandtorte: https://www.instagram.com/sliceandtorte

* Nobu Honolulu: https://www.noburestaurants.com/honolulu/home/

* Saba New Orleans: https://eatwithsaba.com

* Where’s My Bitter Best Friend?: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/slice-torte-uncut-podcast/id958249533?mt=2&i=1000400775561

Instacrushes:

* @plazoo_bbq: https://www.instagram.com/plazoo_bbq/

* @kimjoyskitchen: https://www.instagram.com/kimjoyskitchen

Topics:

* Clementine’s at Riverview: http://clementinesriverview.com

* Codex: https://www.codexva.com

* Luna Maya: http://www.lunamayarestaurant.com

* Night + Market: https://www.amazon.com/Night-Market-Delicious-Facilitate-Fun-Having/dp/0451497872

* Bake From Scratch Magazine: https://www.bakefromscratch.com

* Ottolenghi Simple: https://www.amazon.com/Ottolenghi-Simple-Cookbook-Yotam/dp/1607749165

* Truff Hot Sauce: https://truffhotsauce.com

* This sticker can make your fruit last up to two weeks longer: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLDdszlH1C/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=76xgi0bmv29u

* Climate change is causing an increase in hybrid pufferfish: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrLDdszlH1C/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=76xgi0bmv29u

* Chocolate from a Germany Chocolate Factory Overflowed and Spilled Onto the Street: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrUh8pZjXSO/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=a9p7v4g708cp

* Oprah responds to viral video of her eating unseasoned chicken: https://twitter.com/i/events/1073255245130608640

* Amazon is reportedly looking to expand its cashier-less Go stores to airports: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/7/18130452/amazon-go-stores-airports-future-expansion-cashier-less

* Postmates has created a robot to speed up and automate its deliveries: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/13/18139394/postmates-serve-autonomous-delivery-robot-los-angeles

* Delivery robot spontaneously bursts into flames in California: https://www.theverge.com/2018/12/17/18144304/kiwibot-fire-berkeley-california-thermal-runaway-faulty-battery

* Jimmy Dean sausage recalled due to metal contamination: http://bit.ly/2RTJi5c

* Calif. farm linked to romaine lettuce recall issues new recall for cauliflower: https://on.khou.com/2zXRUAU

* Food of the Enslaved: Barbecue, featuring Michael Twitty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwkRWIwZ43A

This week we’re talking about steaks cured in butter, how braiding preserved food culture, José Andrés’ humanitarian efforts, and much more. Sherród dishes on all the fabulous places he ate in Hawaii. Danielle is pressed about Sherród’s trip and also has something to say about In-N-Out burger. As always we have some beautiful instacrushes and all the food things we love, hate, and ate.

Local Flavor:

* Coelacanth Brewing: https://www.coelacanth.com/events

Instacrushes:

* @blackseedbagels: https://www.instagram.com/blackseedbagels/

* @mixandmeasure: https://www.instagram.com/mixandmeasure/

Topics:

* Paolo Palumbo wine: https://www.vivino.com/it-paolo-palumbo-lettere-rosso-vivace/w/5344386

* Kono’s: http://www.konosnorthshore.com

* Morimoto: http://morimotoasiawaikiki.com

* Nobu: https://www.noburestaurants.com/honolulu/home/

* This African Braiding Technique Was Created By Our Ancestors To Help Prevent Hunger During Slavery: https://www.essence.com/hair/african-braiding-technique-rice-hunger-slavery/

* Ancient Greek Funerals Were Decked Out in Celery: https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/history-of-funeral-wreaths

* Jon Bon Jovi's Wine Was Just Named the Best Rosé of 2018: https://people.com/food/jon-bon-jovi-wine-top-ranked-rose-wine-spectator/

* Wild Grapes by Whetstone Media: http://whetstonemedia.co

* This Chef Cures His Steaks in Butter: https://www.facebook.com/foodbeast/videos/2238632846371393/

* Salt, Sovereign of Seasonings: https://www.jamesbeard.org/blog/salt-sovereign-of-seasonings

* The Keurig Drinkworks Drinkmaker Will Make a Cocktail or Beer With the Press of a Button: https://col.ma/2Ptn2ly

* José Andrés could be the first chef to win the Nobel Peace Prize: https://www.today.com/food/chef-jose-andres-has-been-nominated-nobel-peace-prize-t143934

* Get paid to travel and eat stadium food: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoHQ5tfnU5Q/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=wahgqnap3nft

This week we’re talking about Victorian-era sin-eaters and more cashier-less stores before we head down the rabbit hole of Thanksgiving sides and get to arguing about what does and does not belong on the table. Danielle introduces us to Georgia-style Pecan Pie (yikes!), and Sherród (not so) humble brags about his cookies. As always we have some stunning instacrushes and all the food happenings that we love, hate, and ate.

Instacrushes:

* @lena_danilushkina: https://instagram.com/lena_danilushkina

* @rushyama: https://instagram.com/rushyama

* @sweet_tea_thyme: https://instagram.com/sweet_tea_thyme

Topics:

* Scorpio Season Cookies: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSF4mzBbRw/

* Halloween Cookies: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpmpohBBQSw/

* @sweetambs: https://instagram.com/sweetambs

* The Veil Brewing Co.: http://www.theveilbrewing.com

* Codex: https://www.codexva.com

* @whippedcakeco: https://www.instagram.com/whippedcakeco

* Speculoos Twix: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp0awqWlD07

* Kids In NYC Can Swap Out Unwanted Candy At A Reese's Converter Machine: https://www.buzzfeed.com/aliciabarron/this-reeses-machine-will-swap-out-your-halloween-candy-for

* A Brief History of the People Paid to Eat Other People's Sins Away: https://munchies.vice.com/en_us/article/qv974q/a-brief-history-of-the-people-paid-to-eat-other-peoples-sins-away

* Hi There, Please Don't Throw Your Halloween Pumpkins In The Trash: https://www.buzzfeed.com/tomvellner/halloween-pumpkin-waste-landfill

* Innit Partners With Tyson To Bring Packaged Food Giant Into The Smart Kitchen: https://thespoon.tech/innit-partners-with-tyson-to-bring-packaged-food-giant-into-the-smart-kitchen/

* Walmart-owned Sam’s Club is opening a cashier-less store in Texas: https://www.theverge.com/2018/10/29/18037538/sams-club-cashier-less-store-texas-experiment-amazon-go-walmart

* The Inventor of the Green Bean Casserole Has Died: https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXEXQAnrWx/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=r1qajshld6x0

* How to Cook Five Thanksgiving Sides in One Sheet Pan: https://apple.news/A_WbWAHLsQN2m0Me0GBDwWw

This week we’re talking about lab-grown meat, why The Spotted Pig needs to go, clarified butter spa treatments, why baking is so therapeutic, what you shouldn’t be doing with vodka, and so much more. Danielle recounts her dinner at a drool-worthy restaurant and Sherród has something to say about a peculiar cooking show. And as always, we have great instacrushes and things we love, hate, and ate.

Instacrushes:

* https://instagram.com/butterbaking

* https://instagram.com/simplylakita

Topics:

* Taste of the Country: https://www.netflix.com/title/80194240

* The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell: https://www.netflix.com/title/80201868

* Watch Our Team Get A Ghee Eye Bath And Learn Why You Should, Too: https://www.annmariegianni.com/ghee-eye-bath/

* The Atlantic Raw Bar & Eatery: http://theatlanticvb.com

* Szechuan Taste: https://www.yelp.com/biz/szechuan-taste-cary

* Autumn Beef Stew: http://www.sliceandtorte.com/recipes-archive/2018/10/11/autumn-beef-stew

* We Tried The First Lab-Grown Sausage Made Without Killing Animals. This Is What It Tasted Like: https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/we-tried-the-first-labgrown-sausage-made-without-killing-animals-this-is-what-it-tasted-like/

* Vegan Fish & Chips: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4LgF9HsXu

* Rotisserie Chicken Candy Canes: https://mcphee.com/products/rotisserie-chicken-candy-canes

* Golden Girls Cereal: https://www.popsugar.com/food/Where-Buy-Golden-Girls-Cereal-45384486

* Peppermint Bark Oreo: https://www.elitedaily.com/p/peppermint-bark-oreos-are-finally-here-so-get-your-hot-cocoa-ready-12633628

* Le Doggy Café: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo7mjjblDoG

* t’s Time to Kill the Spotted Pig Once and for All: http://www.grubstreet.com/2018/10/why-the-spotted-pig-needs-to-close.html

* Triple Oak Bakery: http://www.tripleoakbakery.com

* Psychologists Explain Why It Feels so Good to Bake for Other People: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/baking-for-others-psychology_n_58dd0b85e4b0e6ac7092aaf8

* 4 Million Pounds of Food Part of Massive Recall: https://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/food-poisoning/news/20181023/4-million-pounds-of-food-part-of-massive-recall

* Carolina Reaper at Taco Bell: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a24113655/taco-bell-test-items-carolina-reapers-quesaritos/

* Vodka in Freezer: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a24117916/can-i-put-vodka-bottle-in-freezer/

* McDonald’s Carbonara Fries: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a24075689/mcdonalds-japan-carbonara-fries/

* Popeye’s 12-hour: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/popeyes-12-hour-drive-thru

This week we’re talking about mac and cheese candy canes, a Mean Girls cookbook, the world’s most expensive whiskey, fantastic food charities, and much more. Danielle shows some love to our fave cheftestant @cheffati and Sherród dishes on how he got a child together in an Asian market. And trust us — you won’t want to miss the Japanese food spa hot topic at the end! Plus we’ve got fanciful instacrushes and all the great stuff we love, hate, and ate.

Instacrushes:

* @y.na__: https://www.instagram.com/y.na__

* @khabakom: https://www.instagram.com/khabakom

Topics:

* I'm a Chef With Terminal Cancer. This Is What I'm Doing with the Time I Have Left: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/fatima-ali-cancer

* “Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking” by Masaharu Morimoto: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BSJETX0?tag=toysalison-20

* Paul’s Deli: http://paulsdelineighborhoodrestaurant.com

* Decent People Taproom: https://www.decentpeopletaproom.com

* Jamaica Jamaica: https://www.jamaicajamaicartp.com

* Bull City Ciderworks: https://www.bullcityciderworks.com

* Pepper picking robot: https://www.instagram.com/p/Boouh9fnDyJ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1tcw2vrei0kxl

* Antoni Porowski Is “Nervous as Hell” for You to Try His New Restaurant: https://www.bonappetit.com/story/antoni-porowski-restaurant-village-den?mbid=social_facebook

* @mimisheraton: https://twitter.com/mimisheraton/status/1046830820458209280

* The Mean Girls Cookbook Is Finally Out, and Fetch-uccine Alfredo Is SO Going to Happen: https://www.popsugar.com/food/Mean-Girls-Burn-Cookbook-Details-45336348

* M&M's Just Unveiled a Hazelnut Spread Flavor, and It's a Decadent Dream Come True: https://www.popsugar.com/food/MM-Hazelnut-Spread-Candies-Chocolate-Bars-2018-45311416

* Mac & Cheese Candy Canes Exist And We're Not Sure How To Feel: https://www.foodbeast.com/news/archie-mcphee-mac-cheese-candy-canes/

* Most Stuf Oreos Are Coming Soon, and We Can't Even Fully Articulate How Massive They Are: https://www.popsugar.com/food/Most-Stuf-Oreos-45352655
Starbucks’ new fall drinks: https://www.instagram.com/p/BoWsgNhHkjS/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=wvusgbq12ix0

* 24 Celebrities You Didn't Know Were Vegan: https://www.delish.com/food-news/g3539/vegan-celebrities/?slide=1

* Game of Thrones And Johnnie Walker Made A Scotch Whisky, And It's About Damn Time: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23603026/game-of-thrones-johnnie-walker-whisky/

* The World's Most Expensive Bottle Of Whisky Just Sold For $1.1 Million: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23603185/most-expensive-whisky-macallan-1926/

* Lawsuit: LaCroix not 'natural' and contains ingredients used in cockroach insecticide:

* http://www.fox5dc.com/news/lawsuit-lacroix-not-natural-and-contains-ingredients-used-in-cockroach-insecticide

* A Second Person Has Died After Eating a Pret a Manger Sandwich: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23644682/pret-a-manger-allergic-reaction-second-death/

* Restaurants in Austin banned from throwing away food:

* https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/409594-restaurants-in-austin-now-banned-from-throwing-away-food

* Brad Paisley And His Wife Kimberly Are Opening A Grocery Store Where Every Product Is Free: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23601261/brad-paisley-wife-kimberly-free-grocery-store/

* I spent 53 minutes in Amazon Go and saw the future of retail: https://www.cnn.com/2018/10/03/tech/amazon-go/index.html

* Dream Job Alert: Buckingham Palace Is Hiring A Sous Chef: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23620712/buckingham-palace-hiring-sous-chef-job/

* Food Spa: https://www.instagram.com/p/BohBatEn_iU/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=4idr5si3thvd

* More Than 6 Million Pounds of Raw Beef Have Been Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23602391/more-than-6-million-pounds-raw-beef-recalled-possible-salmonella-contamination/

We’re so excited to have a special guest for this episode: Quin at Butter Be Ready! We’re running down the Black Food Blogger’s Retreat in New Orleans and the *MANY* places we ate at. Then we have a crazy amount of hot topics — everything from Snoop Dogg’s cookbook to wildfire raisins, to meatless legislation, to 40oz Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Quin shares her disdain for the microwave, recounts her hideous school lunches in Florida, and comes correct with an excellent Instacrush. As always we have our Instacrushes and things we love, hate, and ate.

Quin at Butter Be Ready:

* Website: http://www.butterbeready.com

* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/butterbeready/

* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ButterBeReady/

* Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/butterbeready/

* Twitter: https://twitter.com/butterbeready

Instacrushes:

* @arley.cakes: https://www.instagram.com/arley.cakes/

* @thebakehousenola: https://www.instagram.com/thebakehousenola

* @sisterpiedetroit: https://www.instagram.com/sisterpiedetroit

* @geostable: https://www.instagram.com/geostable

Topics:

* Seaworthy: http://www.seaworthynola.com

* Stumptown Coffee Roasters: https://www.stumptowncoffee.com

* Willa Jean: http://www.willajean.com

* Yes Ma’am Foundation: https://www.yesmaamfoundation.com

* Saba: https://eatwithsaba.com

* The Parlour: https://theparlour.co

* Tableau: https://www.tableaufrenchquarter.com

* Café Dumonde: http://www.cafedumonde.com

* Compère Lapin: http://comperelapin.com

* Shaya: http://www.shayarestaurant.com

* Auction House Market: https://www.auctionhousemarket.com

* Hella Black Brunch: http://www.khafra.co/hella-black-brunch/

* One Stone: http://www.onestonenola.com

* Jasmine Lukuku, The Blenderist: https://theblenderist.com

* Joy the Baker: http://joythebaker.com

* @dyketowatchoutfor: https://www.instagram.com/dyketowatchoutfor/

* @drakeoncake: https://www.instagram.com/drakeoncake/

* Black Food Bloggers Club Retreat: https://theblenderist.com/retreat/

* Weed Extractions: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmtJJtgneLU/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=gtq8nl9krcv2

* Snoop Dogg to publish cookbook, From Crook to Cook: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/music/2018/aug/23/snoop-dogg-to-publish-cookbook-from-crook-to-cook

* Corn Sneakers: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm_J9rBneFw/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=otggy87tm3ly

* Flamin’ Hot Cheetos are on the menu at LA pop-up eatery. Actually, they are the menu.: https://www.sacbee.com/news/state/california/article218416735.html

* M&M’s Is Debuting 3 Amazing New Flavors: https://www.tasteofhome.com/article/new-mms-flavors/

* Oreo rolls out new wasabi and hot chicken wing flavored cookies: https://www.google.com/amp/s/6abc.com/amp/food/oreo-rolls-out-new-wasabi-and-hot-chicken-wing-flavored-cookies/4125793/

* This Father-Son Duo Uses Ruined Wine Grapes to Help Napa Wildfire Victims: Here's How: https://www.foodandwine.com/news/napa-valley-wildfires

* Kroger Abolishing Plastic Bags: https://www.instagram.com/p/BnOmP4vHyAA/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1vwelpharut4t

* Lab-grown meat is not meat, Missouri state rules: https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/29/lab-grown-meat-is-not-meat-missouri-state-rules/

* Vegan Nuggets: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmySMdjnJJQ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=16yy5h4lu9np0

* Heinz Is OFFICIALLY Making Mayochup Happen: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23147106/heinz-mayochup/

* Subway is running a new commercial that tries to slam McDonald's — but it's only making customers confused and angry: https://www.businessinsider.com/subway-anti-mcdonalds-ad-infuriates-customers-2018-9

* Holy Fall: Walmart Is Selling 40-Ounce Starbucks’ PSL’s: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a23400973/bottled-starbucks-pumpkin-spice-latte-walmart/

* There's A Huge Problem With Coconut Oil: https://www.iflscience.com/health-and-medicine/theres-a-huge-problem-with-coconut-oil/

This week we’ve got lots to discuss. Danielle has something to say about dragonfruit, and Sherród is weirdly excited about a galette. We’re talking about who we think is the Kris Jenner of the culinary world, our experiences eating insects, and why Chipotle can’t seem to get it together. And as always we have some inspiring instacrushes to share.

Instacrushes:

* @wildwildwhisk: https://www.instagram.com/wildwildwhisk/

* @cookingdiarybyshruti: https://www.instagram.com/cookingdiarybyshruti/

* @hellolisalin: https://www.instagram.com/hellolisalin/

Topics:

* Gordon Behind Bars: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=gordon+behind+bars

* Soul of a Banquet: https://www.hulu.com/watch/1271501

* East Durham Bake Shop: http://eastdurhambakeshop.com

* Codex: https://www.codexva.com

* That Same Christian Baker In Colorado Is Back In Court — This Time For Turning Away A Transgender Customer: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/dominicholden/that-same-christian-baker-in-colorado-is-back-in-court-this

* This Instagram Star's Recipes Use Wild Mushrooms And Berries And People Say That's A Bad Idea: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniemcneal/instagram-star-cookbook-recipes-raw-mushrooms#.udyD09Arl7

* Chipotle Is Retraining All Of Its Employees On Food Safety After The Latest Illness Outbreak: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/venessawong/chipotle-illness-outbreak-unsafe-temperatures#.mlblJ92yRa

* Horrifying raw-chicken 'teddy bear' removed from Facebook marketplace for obvious reason: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/horrifying-raw-chicken-teddy-bear-removed-facebook-marketplace-obvious-reason-220807062.html

* Fifty Shades of Charcoal Food Festival: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmbINmpnsS8/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=8p2a4q2akvg4

* You Can Get Paid to Move to Italy and Taste Nutella: https://www.instagram.com/p/BmQzJ9VHslJ/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1odaqo0amiwjo

* This Ancient Superfruit, Lucuma, Tastes Like Caramel: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl5o0_XHoJP/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=pwbuiywz8lou

* Fried Grasshoppers are a Beloved Snack in Southern Mexico: https://ig.me/aFr7ieNycWsg5C

* Just Egg: https://www.justforall.com/en-us/products/consumer/egg

* Gordon Ramsay: Uncharted: https://twitter.com/eater/status/1022814111183208448?s=21

* Robot cars start delivering groceries in Arizona: https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/16/17693760/nuro-kroger-self-driving-delivery-scottsdale-arizona

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the legacy of Jonathan Gold (@the_thejgold), @altonbrown’s issues with almond “milk”, the oldest bread ever discovered, the new @lays Do Us a Flavor chips, and much more. Sherród sheds some light on why cooking helped us become human, and Danielle wants the people who want to drink the sarcophagus sewer water to just go ahead and do it already. We have some really drool-worthy instacrushes and lots of things we love, hate, and ate.

Minding My Black Business Podcast #47 - Food is My Love Language featuring Slice & Torte: https://mindingmyblackbusiness.com/uncategorized/47-food-is-my-love-language-featuring-slice-torte/

Instacrushes:

* @thejoshelkin: https://www.instagram.com/thejoshelkin

* @arjolee: https://www.instagram.com/arjolee

Topics:

* Cakes by Angela Morrison: http://www.cakesbyangelamorrison.com

* @cakesbyangelamorrison: https://www.instagram.com/cakesbyangelamorrison/

* M Sushi: http://msushidurham.com

* Lady and Pups: http://ladyandpups.com

* Charcoal Chicken: https://m.facebook.com/CHARCOAL-CHICKEN-356531851448048/

* Papa John's to Remove Founder's Likeness from Logos and Commercials in Wake of Racist N-Word Controversy: https://www.lovebscott.com/papa-johns-remove-founders-likeness-logos-commercials-wake-racist-n-word-controversy

* Waymo partners with Walmart to autonomously drive its customers to get their groceries: https://electrek.co/2018/07/25/waymo-partners-walmart-autonomous-groceries/

* Taco Bell Is Testing Fish Tacos — But You’ll Have To Travel To Get Them: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a22550489/taco-bell-testing-fish-tacos-asia/

* Starbucks Re-Introduces the Avocado Frappucino: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlN2iDzndlE/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1bnimg7virggn

* Teen Blames Emergency Gallbladder Surgery On Her Takis, Hot Cheetos Obsession: https://www.delish.com/food-news/a22549926/hot-cheetos-takis-gallbladder-surgery/

* Giant Avocados as Big As Your Head: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYJtkzHte6/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=y6y6k87llbki

* Compartés Chocolatier Avocado Toast Chocolate Bar: https://compartes.com/products/california-avocado-chocolate-bar

* Lay's Introduces 8 New Potato Chip Flavors Inspired by 'Local Cuisine' in America—and We Tried Them All: https://people.com/food/lays-introduces-8-new-flavors-taste-america/

* @altonbrown: https://www.instagram.com/p/BliMrmclt_u/?taken-by=altonbrown

* Researchers Discover 14,000-year-old Bread: https://instagram.com/p/BlqLVLpFzVL/

* Vivian Howard’s ‘A Chef’s Life’ is ending after five seasons. But a new show is on the way: https://www.newsobserver.com/living/article215459560.html

* “That Guy Who Won That Thing”: What Jonathan Gold Meant for Food Writing: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-gastronomy/that-guy-who-won-that-thing-what-jonathan-gold-meant-for-food-writing

* The World Cup of Eggs: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlQbubTH-x9

* 17,645 People Have Signed a Petition to Drink Liquid from the Black Sarcophagus: https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/drinks/a22515325/egyptian-sarcophagus-liquid-petition-to-drink/