The Intellectual Kitchen

Episode 28:  The Night Before Christmas has been released!

A special guest joins us for a fun reading of a holiday classic, noting the various foods and colors encountered in the poem.  We find that there aren’t actually too many foods to talk about, but it’s about quality, not quantity, right?  And of course, the bell gets a new usage in this episode.  Happy holidays and enjoy!

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Episode 27:  The Daily Spectacular has been released!

In this episode, the last in our daily series, a special guest joins for a discussion of foods encountered in books, especially high fantasy.  We talk about what some of these mythical foods might be, why we’re convinced they’re so good, and whether we’ll be able to make them someday.  It seems that authors do a rather fine job of conveying sweetness and warmth in fantastic foods!  We’ll be back to weekly episodes starting next weekend.  Enjoy!

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Episode 26:  Small Plates & Loose Ends has been released!

Join us for the penultimate daily episode, in which we adventure into ideas of small plates (or tapas), appetizers, and salads.  A surprise guest also joins for a brief discussion of macaroni and cheese!  We consider the differences between appetizers and deliberate small plates, how one can make a meal out of all of these things, and how salads fit into it all.  Finally, we tie up some loose ends with regards to comments and questions before our last daily episode tomorrow.  Enjoy!

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Episode 25:  Tools has been released!

In this episode, we discuss the many different kinds and purposes of tools used to design, create, and consume food.  We touch on simple hand tools for preparation, utensils for consumption, and the lack of creative software for food design.  In the end, it seems that food is designed in a very earthen and old-fashioned way, which is probably a good thing.  Enjoy!

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Episode 24:  Chipotle Play-by-Play has been released!

Join us for a walkthrough of the complete Chipotle process, starting outside the establishment and finishing at the checkout counter.  A returning guest engages in a fun conversation about every point of the process.  We consider all there is to see (and more) about the Chipotle machine.  Enjoy!

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Episode 23:  Pie has been released!

Join us for an autumnal adventure as we analyze the fall phenomenon of pie.  We discuss pumpkin pie, pecan pie, and pie crust.  It seems that there are lots of things we’d like to experiment with when it comes to pie!  Here’s to hoping that pie makes a comeback this spring.  Enjoy!

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Episode 22:  Catching Up, Part 2 has been released!

Join us as we answer some more questions and follow up on comments, lingering thoughts, and more from our last few episodes.  We cover comments and questions from fans, follow-ups on exciting new food ideas that we brought up, and phrases we blanked on previously.  It turns out that people become quite excited when listening to a show about the design of food!  Enjoy!

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Episode 21:  Restaurants has been released!

A special guest joins for a fun discussion of the urban restaurant scene, shifting perspectives along the way.  We consider how students and city development have influenced urban food culture and look to how people can enjoy food experiences representative of their local offerings.  In conclusion, we note that there’s plenty of variety and specialties to be found in restaurants no matter where you are.  Enjoy!

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Happy Friday!  Episode 20:  Buffets has been released!

In this episode, we consider the modern buffet by discussing the balance between self-selected foods and pre-designed combinations.  As we ponder the dilemma of the modern food designer, we invoke notions of freedom, responsibility, and honor in designing food.  Finally, we discuss crediting the modern food designer—how can we do this appropriately and subtly?  Enjoy!

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Episode 19:  Manners has been released!

Join us for an introduction into manners and politeness while eating and responding to food.  Through a few short stories, we consider some common table manners and polite practices.  Finally, we discuss some norms and suggestions for giving constructive criticism about food.

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