Co-hosts Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn discuss the history and concept of "cucina povera" (making the most from simple, seasonal ingredients); Anna Maggio's Under the Olive Tree; and how we can see hints of this "poor cooking" approach in viral food trends today. Later on, chef and VICE Counter Space's Sophia Roe shares why equal access greater representation is important even—especially—in food. 

Special thanks to our listener Leo for your question and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music.

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Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn talk about the happiest hour, aka aperitivo, apéritif, and fika. They also talk about airplane food, ice cubes in wine, and how Apéritif author Rebekah Peppler and Food Network TV personality Rachel Khoo craft Friday coziness affordably.

Special thanks to our listeners for your questions and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music.

Got a Q for us? Record a voice memo and send it here for a chance to be featured! 

Referenced in this episode:

• The Silkiest Pasta Sauce From Any Veg You've Got (Food52)
• Pasta With Silkiest Eggplant Sauce from Francis Lam
• Genius  Food52 Genius Recipes: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Cook

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Tune into Francis' various episodes on The Splendid Table Podcast

Special thanks to listeners Devangi and Karen! Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell us all about it at [email protected].

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Who knew ketchup could be so controversial? Co-hosts Katie Quinn and Jen Phanomrat are joined by Tastemade's Frankie Celenza to discuss which foods are OK to smother in the stuff, catsup's surprising original formula (hint: no tomato), banana ketchup (!), homemade ketchup (!!), and why Heinz has remained king. 

You can find Frankie's Tastemade show, Struggle Meals, on most streaming platforms, or follow his kitchen adventures on Instagram at @frankiecooks.

Special thanks to listeners for your questions and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music. Have a Q for us? Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured.

Referenced in this episode:

• ‘The Best Salad You've Ever Eaten in Your Life’
• Nadiya Hussain's Kiwi & Feta Salad recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Nadiya Bakes is out July 27th
• Tune into Nadiya's various shows for more recipes

Special thanks to listeners Anita and Amy. Have a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at [email protected].

Molly Baz (Professional Chef) and Declan Bond (Professional Eater) are on a mission to uncover the far side of 10 iconic deli sandwiches. Expect otherworldly philosophical debate, beamed-in listeners, and rigorous tests in the lab (er, kitchen). 

Presented by Cabot Creamery, The Sandwich Universe is coming soon to the Food52 Podcast Network. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss a thing.

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Quick: are you a pancakes or eggs benny person? Congee or oats? 

Filipino-Thai New Yorker Jen Phanomrat grew up with silog for breakfast; Katie Quinn's Midwestern household usually had cereal. On this episode, they discuss breakfast traditions across the world, and discover many surprising universalities. They're joined by Chef and Founder of Little Chef & Me Zoe Kelly, who shares a dunktastic idea we'll be making our new morning tradition.

Special thanks to our listeners Clifton and Janet (@JustJanet69) for your questions, and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music.

Have a Q for us? Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured.

Referenced in this episode:

• Strawberry Sorbet From The River Cafe
• A Genius, 3-Ingredient Sorbet Gets Two New (No-Churn) Buddies (Food52)

Genius-Hunter Extra Credit:

• The one that started it all: The River Cafe's Strawberry Sorbet
• Feast your eyes on their online shop!

What has been your favorite genius recipe from over the years? Tell me all about it at [email protected].

Referenced in this episode:

• Acclaimed Seattle Chef's Staff Quits After Sexual Misconduct Allegations (NYT)
• Justin's write up of Rat Bar
• The Avery, where Soleil tried the kraut cocktail

Is there a genius recipe you'd like to share? Tell me all about it at [email protected].

Referenced in this episode:

• Why Marc Matsumoto's Shiitake Salmon Is Genius
• Shiitake Salmon from Marc Matsumoto

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Check out the No Recipes YouTube channel
• So much lunch inspo to be found in Marc's book Ultimate Bento

Special thanks to listeners Adiba (@thespiceodyssey) and Riha (@saltyshortbread) for your salmon ideas.

Got a lead on something genius? I'd love to hear about it—email me at [email protected].