A short and sweet episode that answers the question I’ve asked every single guest on the show, “If you could go back and visit one meal from your lifetime, which would it be, and why did it mean so much to you?” 

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Fried Rice Recipe

Favorite Nigiri Recipe

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Are you eating out with one (or multiple) of your favorite tiny humans soon? Do you wish to experience some of your favorite restaurants with your children? Headed on a family trip? Or, simply put, is it 5:00 and you just want to sit down and eat instead of cooking dinner or hauling takeout back home? 

In this episode of That Was Delicious, Brooke shares 17 top tips for eating out with kids. From setting the stage and making sure you have the most positive experience possible to the execution of the meal to leaving the restaurant, we have you covered. 

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At Female Foodie we’re known for our blind taste tests and have sampled countless items from chocolate chips to hot dogs to popcorn and even pickles. Today on That Was Delicious, Brooke and Abi recap their eggnog taste test, where they sampled 17 different major brands of eggnog. In the show they’re break down their 3 least favorite ‘nogs, as well as their top 5 brands for the absolute best eggnog. 

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Rob Li wasn’t always obsessed with food, in fact, it wasn’t until he was almost twenty years old that he touched some of his parents’ basic kitchen appliances for the first time. But things changed quickly for Rob—after learning to cook basics like various proteins and rice, he focused on chef-driven techniques and recipes watched on YouTube and social media. While attending college he slowly built his skills and online Instagram portfolio with all of his culinary creations. 

In this episode of That Was Delicious, we uncover Rob’s story in depth, including his simple beginnings and how he made the leap to private cheffing for a billionaire in the Hamptons. Additionally, together we discuss some of our favorite holiday dishes, culinary icons, and what we wish everyone would understand about cooking. 

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Maria Lichty is a veteran food blogger and recipe developer, a two time cookbook author, and is known for her delicious and beautiful cookies! After baking cookies for decades and with her recently released cookbook, “Let’s Eat Cookies”, Maria is a bonafide cookie expert. 

Today on the show we discuss all things cookies with Maria including tips for making fantastic homemade cookies, her favorite recipes in her newest cookbook, how to host a killer cookie exchange, and tips for making a holiday cookie box. 

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Si Foster has been making incredible Thanksgiving meals for decades and has been teaching her readers how to have a successful meal on the big day for years. In this episode of That Was Delicious, Si answers questions asked by our readers including favorite recipes, how to plan ahead and execute the perfect Thanksgiving meal, pie tips, turkey tips, gravy tips, and so much more. 

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Mint Arrow Messages Thanksgiving Episode

Apple, Sausage, and Herb Stuffing Recipe

Cranberry Apple Pie Recipe

Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

Triple Coconut Cream Pie Recipe

Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes Recipe

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Susie Bulloch is the founder and head pitmaster behind the award-winning brand Hey Grill Hey, which she started in 2015. She’s a seasoned recipe developer and content creator (pun intended!) and has her own incredible line of specially curated, must-have barbecue rubs, sauces, and gadgets. It’s no surprise that we’ve consulted Susie many times over the years on how to smoke turkey like a pro. 

Today on the show we’re talking all things smoked turkey and how to make the best smoked Thanksgiving turkey you’ve ever had. From different brining methods to preferred brands of turkey to her most frequently asked questions, we cover it all in this episode. Whether you’re new to smoking meat or this ain’t your first (Thanksgiving) rodeo, Susie shares a wealth of practical insight and information that will help you serve some of the most flavorful, juicy turkey you’ve ever consumed. 

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Erin is a cookbook author, recipe developer, and baker extraordinaire. She started baking as a young girl and put her skills to the test at the Culinary Institute of America. She’s now published three award-winning cookbooks, all on baking, and hosts the binge-worthy series Bake It Up A Notch for Food52. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Food Network, Bon Appetit, Food52 just to name a few. 

In this episode of That Was Delicious, Brooke and Erin discuss everything you need to know about making fantastic homemade pie from scratch, including best practices for prepping and baking pie dough, rookie mistakes that people make when baking pie, some of Erin’s favorite recipes (and her favorite pies for beginners), plus a healthy dose of encouragement for anyone who may be new to pie baking (spoiler alert: you got this!). 

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Cindy is a recipe developer, food photographer, and Austin native. She loves beautiful food that’s healthy and sometimes indulgent, and she wears many hats including mother, wife, grandma, and CEO. Cindy was raised in a home where entertaining was a core part of family life, and when she got married in her early 20’s she hosted her first bridal shower just a couple of months into her marriage. Now decades and countless events later (all documented in a hosting diary gifted to Cindy by her mother), Cindy is a wealth of information when it comes to throwing hosting and entertaining.

On this episode of That Was Delicious, we’re grateful to glean Cindy’s wisdom as a master entertainer and host as she shares three essential tips for entertaining. Whether you’re new to entertaining or this isn’t your first rodeo, this episode is chock full of practical tips and tricks that will help you throw a successful and memorable gathering this holiday season. 

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Heather is the Vice President for Orson Gygi, a 4th generation family-owned business started in 1945 by Orson Gygi himself, when he saw a dire need for restaurant supplies in the Salt Lake Community. Now decades later, Gygi is our favorite go-to spot in Salt Lake City and online for everything from cooking equipment to craft chocolate to baking supplies to gadgets and must-have kitchen items to in-person and online classes. 

In this episode Brooke & Heather Smith take a deep dive into all things caramel & chocolate. They cover everything from making the perfect caramel apples to tempering chocolate and what to look for when you’re buying craft chocolate. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or jumping into the world of caramel and chocolate for the first time, this episode is for you!

Peanut Butter Ball Recipe

Chocolate: A Mini Gygi Guide

Caramel: A Mini Gygi Guide

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