The Food For ThoughtCast: Call Me Chef

Welcome back to the Food For ThoughtCast, today we are talking all about food trucks. When did they start? What are our favorites? On episode 78, Steve is sticking to his sandwich shop, but this time fantasizing about it being on wheels- while Melissa wonders if anybody is doing frozen donuts yet. We are discussing the most popular for us, what's nearby, and the ones that (maybe) don't exist yet. We give a little shout-out to friends and past guests of the show, Team Fat Kid Food Truck -they are working on a new project called The Shmitt Sandwich, once it opens be sure to give it a visit if you find yourself in the 757- basically Norfolk and Virginia Beach, that is. Thanks for listening! Tell us what your favorite food truck is and where we can find it!

Hey there food fans! Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast, episode 77! Sometimes we just need to tell you what we ate. It's not just one amazing thing in a week, sometimes it's an entire trip or even a food crawl - both near and far. Steve is back from his trip to Pensacola and Melissa is busy being a tourist in her new town. We're talking about amazing sandwiches, seafood, Italian, desserts,  and all things tasty. Join us as we recap our week (and weekend) of all the good eats and where to find them. 

I scream , you scream, we all scream......for AT&T to figure out their WiFi. Oh! And ice cream! Today we bring you episode 76 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Welcome back! We've missed you. This is the episode that nearly never happened, due to audio and internet issues but we soldiered through to bring you the podcast content that you know and love. This week we are talking about ice cream. As usual, we start with a little history then bring it into the modern day. We talk about our favorites, local spots, and the big brands and then inevitably all of this talk makes us hungry and we have to leave to go find some. Thanks for listening and don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! 

What does it take to be great? We're about to find out! Welcome back to episode 75 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Today Melissa and Steve are talking about wind-powered brisket (and other delicious meats) with Jim Lenzen from Jimmy L's in Sidney, Nebraska. Join us on the journey to learn how Jimmy L's came to be and get to know the man and the team that make it a success. They travel across Colorado, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Wyoming, featuring their food truck at large events while still taking part in the local communities that they are serving. Whether it's a local festival or the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, you'll find Jim and his team bringing tasty food to the masses and absolutely crushing it. Find Jimmy L's on social media or on their guest page on the Food For ThoughtCast Website, and find this podcast in all the usual podcast places. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe and thanks so much for listening!

What's better than checking in with a friend? This is our Seinfeld, the literal episode about nothing ( and everything!). The chefs are playing catch-up with each other today about the food they've been eating, the food they want to eat, and everything in between. Melissa figures out the quintessential things she must try in North Carolina, at least, according to the Internet. We talk about chili and slaw on dogs and the oldest BBQ in the United States. Stephen tackles Terlingua with no Boy Scout cooking badge but surely he has defied the odds. Stephen kisses all the food in his kitchen first to bring out the best flavors. More to come on that but for now enjoy two friends just catching up. We did it first ,Matt Mink! 

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- Episode 73! Today we are joined by Gerardo Rodriguez, the owner of Decasa Pizza in Midland, Texas. You're in for a treat. We start out with some small talk about pizza toppings and the most amazing things we ate- but then, move on to the big stuff! This is an awesome story of faith and food all the way from the oil field to the food truck to their very own brick-and-mortar. I have to add, we are all awaiting the Chef Stephen pizza collaboration! Thanks so much for talking to us Gerardo, I'm still trying to figure out how I can buy a frozen pepperoni pizza in the mail and have it to eat here in NC! Find us everywhere and thanks so much for watching us on YouTube. Tell a friend, and don't forget to subscribe.

You've heard us hype his sauce and dry rubs for ages now, in countless references and episodes---- Today it's finally time for Episode 72 of The Food For ThoughtCast, featuring none other than Chris Finch! Chris Finch is the owner and founder of Finch BBQ and we are talking to him today all about the journey and some amazing things happening in his world- including a story about the World Series, some details about his fabulous new smoker, and tips about where you can find all the products. We are so glad we finally had Chris on The Food For ThoughtCast! Try the Lone Star Beef Rub on beef and everything else, you won't be disappointed. Thanks so much for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Find all the information for Finch BBQ , including products available for order as well as upcoming events at https://www.finchbbq.com/

Welcome back to The Food For ThoughtCast- today is Episode 71! We've got a return guest today- David Page. David is a two-time Emmy award winning Executive Producer whose credits include: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, Beer Geeks, and Tailgate Warriors.

David is also the author of Food Americana and pretty soon, will release his food podcast- Culinary Characters Unlocked. Steve and Melissa had an amazing time talking to David about everything from Dim Sum to Michelin stars to Jewish red sauce. Don't know what that means? Listen to find out!

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Today we are joined on The Food For ThoughtCast by friend of the show Jonathan Hile, a foodie and adventure coordinator for Pirate and Mermaid Vacations. It's episode 70! 

Random rabbit trails abound as we discuss the various foods of Pennsylvania, cold pizza toppings, and gas station sandwiches. Melissa's facial expressions cannot be excused and Stephen's dislike of cumin begins to wane but the show must soldier on.

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Find Jonathan's travel business here: https://www.facebook.com/share/dGhavtX9vnY3bN8L/?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Like Star Wars or Star Trek? Find his podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/0h44WzqUlc726aafvwwlD4?si=fdfd8b46de9545df 

Hey there food fans! It's time for episode 69 of The Food For ThoughtCast. Today we are talking about sushi. What is maki? Where did sushi come from? When did it become popular? Steve and Melissa basically obsess over sushi, as we both love it. We give some fun facts and also some cooked "starter" options if you're new to it. Also, if you never eat it or don't plan to try it, that's ok- more for us!

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