This week we sit down with two local legends: Stephanie Dietz (chef owner of Doughminion Donuts) and Mike Curtis (one half of the Nomarama duo). All four of us have instacrushes and things we love, hate, and ate. Then we talk about Stephanie’s illustrious career, her many lives, how Doughminion Donuts got its start, the boys club in Hampton Roads, and so much more.

Stephanie Dietz:

* Doughminion Donuts: https://www.facebook.com/doughminion/

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

Mike Curtis:

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

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

* Glory Days: https://www.glorydaysgarage.com

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

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

Instacrushes:

* @scientifically.sweet: https://www.instagram.com/scientifically.sweet/

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

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

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

Topics:

* Pan-banging Chocolate Chip Cookies: http://www.thevanillabeanblog.com/2017/10/pan-banging-chocolate-chip-cookies.html

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

* Regular Chef Jams: https://www.facebook.com/Regularchefjams/

* Stoley’s: http://www.stoleys.com

* Desmond’s Island Soul Grill: https://www.desmondsislandsoulgrill.com

* Mack’s Barge: http://macksbarge.com

* Jason’s Deli: https://www.jasonsdeli.com

* Auntie’s: https://www.instagram.com/auntiestiki

* The Green Table: http://www.cleaverco.com/green-table

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

* Pies-n-Thighs: http://piesnthighs.com

* Van Leeuwen Ice Cream: http://www.vanleeuwenicecream.com/

* The Brooklyn Kitchen: https://www.thebrooklynkitchen.com

* Mazari Kebab and More: http://mazari-kebab.com

* Bay Local: https://www.baylocalvb.com

* Citrus: http://citrusvb.com/home

* Ina Garten: https://barefootcontessa.com

* Alison Roman: https://www.alisoneroman.com

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

* Katherine Sabbath: https://katherinesabbath.com

* Cardamom and Tea: https://www.cardamomandtea.com

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

* Handsome Biscuit: http://handsomebiscuit.com

On this week’s episode we’ve got lots to discuss — Sherród’s transformation into a thin white woman, Danielle reading Kim Kardashian’s cornbread recipe for filth, the docu-series Rotten on Netflix, Tuscon’s designation as a world heritage site, the dangers of coconut oil, and much more.

Instacrushes:

* https://www.instagram.com/posiehh

* https://www.instagram.com/memoirsofabaker

* https://www.instagram.com/akristofcak/

Topics:

* Spindrift: https://spindriftfresh.com

* Doughminion Donuts: https://www.facebook.com/doughminion/

* Ribollita with Italian Sausage: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/ribollita-with-italian-sausage

* Kim Kardashian Reveals Her Tips for Crispy Cornbread: http://www.foodandwine.com/news/kim-kardashian-reveals-tips-crispy-cornbread

* 1608 Crafthouse: http://1608crafthouse.com

* Oven Baked Buffalo Cauliflower: https://www.spendwithpennies.com/oven-baked-buffalo-cauliflower/

* Tuscon Designated UNESCO World City of Gastronomy: http://ediblebajaarizona.com/tucson-designated-unesco-world-city-of-gastronomy

* Restaurant surge pricing: https://instagram.com/p/BeLWfiGHl6M/

* Amazon officially opens autonomous ‘Go’ grocery store in Seattle: https://9to5toys.com/2018/01/22/amazon-go-grocery-store/

* Coconut oil: https://instagram.com/p/BeYOf23H73s/

* Tom Colicchio Has Resigned From the Food Policy Action Board: http://www.bravotv.com/tom-colicchio-has-resigned-from-the-food-policy-action-board-he-co-founded

* Rotten on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/80146284

Look at us staying on track in the new year! Last week we pegged plant-based foods as a trend for 2018 and this week we’ve got a few of them to talk about. Danielle has *had it* with raw water and Sherród demonstrates exactly how forgetful he is. And we discover America’s greatest food city is…Tucson!? Plus we share some stunning instacrushes and what we’ve loved, hated, and ate. Available on Apple Podcasts and Google Play Music now!

Local Flavor:

* 3rd Annual Nomarama Slider Competition: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-nomarama-slider-competition-tickets-39786352050

Instacrushes:

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

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

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

Topics:

* Deep Run Roots: https://www.amazon.com/Deep-Run-Roots-Stories-Recipes/dp/0316381101

* Taste of the South Magazine: https://www.tasteofthesouthmagazine.com

* Raw Water: https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/raw-water-dangerous-natural-food-fad-promises-health-gives-diarrhea-ncna837381

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

* Handsome Biscuit: http://www.handsomebiscuit.com

* Ames Hot Honey: https://hotsouthernhoney.com

* Pea milk: https://instagram.com/p/BdfleXenG2M/

* Vegan scrambled eggs: https://instagram.com/p/BddAiWUn2_v/

* Stove Restaurant cooking classes: https://www.stoverestaurant.com/cooking-classes/

* The Blooming Platter Cookbook by Betsy DiJulio: https://www.amazon.com/Blooming-Platter-Cookbook-Harvest-Seasonal/dp/0980013135

* Denmark is building a school where students have to grow their own food: https://www.instagram.com/p/BdyyPQclGuE/

* To Save Baguettes, French Bakers Seek UNESCO World Heritage Status: http://www.foodandwine.com/news/france-baguette-tradition-unesco

* America’s Greatest Food City Is…Tucson?: http://www.foodandwine.com/news/americas-greatest-food-city-tucson

* James Beard Awards Urge Voters To Consider Both Cuisine And Character: https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2018/01/05/576082609/james-beard-awards-committee-encourages-voters-to-consider-more-than-food-ambian

Happy 2018! We’re right on time with a new episode of the Slice & Torte Uncut Podcast! This week we have a ton to talk about. Sherród runs down the fabulous and exclusive restaurants he ate at on his crazy food-filled trip to NYC, and Danielle is big mad about it. We wax philosophical on food trends of 2018, including: accessible wine, the explosion of plant-based meals, and a return to rustic cooking. We also have some fabulous instacrushes and things that we loved, hated, and ate — look at us starting the year off right! Available now via Apple Podcasts and Google Play.

Local Flavor:

* 3rd Annual Nomarama Slider Competition: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-nomarama-slider-competition-tickets-39786352050

Instacrushes:

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

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

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

Topics:

* The Stockpot: http://www.stockpotsoups.com

* 1608 Crafthouse: http://www.1608crafthouse.com

* Doughminion Donuts: https://www.facebook.com/doughminion/

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

* Nico’s Tacos: https://www.facebook.com/Nicos-Tacos-627960514065787/

* Tonchin: http://www.tonchinnewyork.com

* Red Rooster Harlem: http://www.redroosterharlem.com

* Tanoreen: http://www.tanoreen.com

* Chef and the Farmer: http://www.vivianhoward.com/chef-the-farmer/

* Banana apocalypse: https://instagram.com/p/BdOn9flH-6I/

* Chocolate extinction: http://www.delish.com/food-news/news/amp57440/chocolate-could-go-extinct-in-40-years/

* Food & Wine: http://amp.foodandwine.com/news/2018-dining-trends-culinary-superstars

* Julia Turshen: https://www.instagram.com/turshen

* Feed the Resistance: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0767PXDZG/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

* Alkaline: https://alkalineramen.com

* Chef plans to open Codex inside Pendulum Fine Meats in Norfolk: https://pilotonline.com/life/flavor/restaurants/turning-tables/article_42b42672-500e-5bcd-a9c3-9e1e78583c9a.html

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

Our last podcast for the year deserves our most fun topics yet! Danielle is absolutely not here for computers coming up with recipes and Sherród spills the tea about St. James restaurant in Durham. We talk about gold-dusted chickens, tofu booze, meal kits at Walmart, the return of Top Chef, and much more!

We hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving because we’re back with some stories to tell! Danielle recounts her terrible late-night burger, Sherród has had it with beautiful unbaked pies, and we both talk about the fabulous Alton Brown Live show. Then we run down our respective Thanksgivings: Danielle’s classy and elegant steakhouse affair and Sherród’s war zone of a holiday. And as always, you won’t want to miss our Local Flavor and Instacrushes.

In this week’s episode Danielle stans for Doughminion Donuts and Sherród explores new levels of gluttony. We also cover our food-filled weekend in Norfolk and read the mess out of “What The Health.” And of course we have more fabulous instacrushes for y’all to explore.

Instacrushes:

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

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

Topics:

* Gocciolina: http://www.gocciolina.com

* Selden Market: http://seldenmarket.com

* Doughminion Donuts: https://www.facebook.com/doughminion/

* What the Health: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com

* Esoteric: http://esotericvb.com

* Stoley’s: http://stoleys.com

* American Brew: https://www.theamericanbrew.com

* Canelés: https://www.marthastewart.com/355407/canneles

* Kismet: https://www.facebook.com/kismetbistro/

* NC State Fair: http://www.ncstatefair.org/2017/index.htm

* McVegan Burger: http://bonap.it/2JWQVTO

Sherród’s back from Egypt and Danielle’s blood pressure is still all the way up. This week we’re running down Danielle’s trip to Atlantic City, Sherród eating his way through Egypt and London, how to eat affordably, why ugly produce matters, and of course all the things we love, hate, and ate.

Instacrushes:

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

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

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

Topics:

* Pico Taqueria: http://www.picotaqueria.com

* Aish Baladi: https://www.google.com/search?q=aish+baladi

* Virginia Beach Restaurant Association: https://www.dineinvb.com

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

* I Heart Food VB: http://www.i-heart-food.com

* Kitchen Ambush: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8R95Bqqa7lO4AHdewHqxyw

* Nightingale Ice Cream Sandwiches: http://www.nightingaleicecream.com

* Bida Manda: http://bidamanda.com

* Gordon Ramsay Pub & Grill Atlantic City: https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/pub-and-grill-atlantic-city/

* The Route 58 Delicatessen: http://www.58deli.com

* Gilchrist Restaurant Atlantic City: http://gilchristrestaurant.com

* Imperfect Produce: https://www.imperfectproduce.com

* Ugly Foods in France: http://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/12/09/369613561/in-europe-ugly-sells-in-the-produce-aisle

* What the Health: http://www.whatthehealthfilm.com

* Sweet Combforts: https://www.instagram.com/sweetcombforts

Local Flavor:

* Southern Grit Magazine: http://southerngritmagazine.com

* Southern Grit on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/southern_grit_magazine

* Deb Freeman on Twitter: https://twitter.com/audiophilegirl

Instacrushes:

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

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

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

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

Topics:

* LeGrand: http://www.legrandkitchen.com

* Bee and the Biscuit: http://www.beebiscuit.com

* Stoley’s: http://www.stoleys.com

* Pendulum Fine Meats: https://pendulummeats.com

* The Beyond Burger: http://beyondmeat.com

* Southern Grit Magazine: http://southerngritmagazine.com

* Amazon is already slashing Whole Foods prices by up to 43%: http://mashable.com/2017/08/28/amazon-cuts-whole-foods-prices/#NzQC2DKjjqqz

* Instagram Your Leftovers: History Depends on It: https://mobile.nytimes.com/2017/09/02/opinion/sunday/instagram-your-leftovers-history-depends-on-it.html

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

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

* Martha’s Vineyard Has a Nourishing Magic for Black Americans: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/22/dining/marthas-vineyard-african-american-community.html?mcubz=0

This week’s episode features flawless audio, thoroughly cussing Sherród out, avocado foolishness, a trip down 90s food memory lane, and all the ranting and raving y’all love.

Instacrushes:

* https://www.instagram.com/thaliaho

* https://www.instagram.com/vivalabuttercream

* https://www.instagram.com/hungrynyc

Topics:

* Redwood Smoke Shack Food Truck: https://www.redwoodsmokeshack.com

* Hummus with Lamb Ragù and Harissa: https://www.jamesbeard.org/recipes/hummus-with-lamb-ragu-and-harissa

* Chicken Wing Donut. https://instagram.com/p/BX9fY0InsVS/

* Brewery Bhavana: http://brewerybhavana.com

* Avocado Mac & Cheese: http://mashable.com/2017/08/22/avocado-mac-and-cheese/#Q9Ne4RMTJaqZ

* McDonald’s Korea Chocolate Pie: http://mashable.com/2017/08/17/mcdonalds-chocolate-pie-korea/#KpMvXlNd3aqM

* Kinder Egg: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinder_Surprise

* Kinder Joy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinder_Joy

* Dunkeroos: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunk-a-roos

* Matte Black Latte: http://mashable.com/2017/08/19/matte-black-latte-round-k/#6rBHJjLDqaq6

* Naked Egg Taco: http://mashable.com/2017/08/15/taco-bell-naked-egg-taco/#Z4ED9C5HjmqA

* Do You Hate The Same Food Your State Hates?: https://www.buzzfeed.com/danielacadena/do-you-hate-the-same-food-your-state-hates?utm_term=.njYD8VWLR#.jmkMRGVY7

* Lay’s Do Us a Flavor Challenge: https://www.dousaflavor.com

* Our Lay’s Do Us a Flavor Challenge Tasting Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLzQnfQHR5A

* Slice & Torte on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sliceandtortefood