Episode 18:  The Intellectual Kitchen has been released!

In this title track, we explain in detail how the show is recorded, edited, and published.  This episode is all about our own design and how the daily production process happens.  Don’t worry, we’ll still talk about food today—this one is a bonus!  Enjoy!

Episode 17:  Cider, Cocoa, and Eggnog has been released!

Join us for a holiday adventure into these three traditional treats.  As we’ve done with our previous triplets, we consider each of these items individually before pondering how they work together.  It seems that these beverages are quite different from each other and potentially polarizing!  Whatever your preferences, make sure to experience some treats during this wonderful season.  Note that we reference the second item as “hot chocolate” throughout the show; the title of “cocoa” recently came to mind when creating the title.  Enjoy!

Episode 16:  Food Ethics has been released!

In this episode, we consider the ethics of designing, creating, and eating food.  We discuss general definitions of ethics, how they apply to food, and why ethics are important for food.  Refuting the notion that ethics only apply to livestock, we establish the idea that ethics are important for all foods.  Through various thoughts and scales, we can attempt to understand how ethical the food design process is.  Enjoy!

Episode 15:  Crackers, Chips, and Dips has been released!

Here we go, another triple!  Celebrate our fifteenth episode with us by listening to this discussion of crackers, chips, and dips.  First, we attempt to define each of these food items individually.  Then, we talk about how they come together and make for fantastic appetizers.  We conclude by noting that crackers and chips may be tight categories, but just about anything can be a dip.  Don’t forget how to dip when you dip, and enjoy!

Episode 14:  Silverware, Plates, and Napkins has been released!

In this episode, we discuss variety in silverware, plates, and napkins.  We begin by noting the declining use of silverware and plates in portable meals.  Then, we move into a discussion of the materials and shapes of these items.  Finally, we consider the idea of brave new plate materials.  This episode overlaps with three areas of future interest:  restaurants, food presentation, and tools for designing, creating, and consuming food.  Enjoy!

Episode 13:  The Modern Meal has been released!

A special guest joins for an extensive conversation of how our social and industrial development has changed our perception and consumption of food.  We discuss meal structures, food choices, and the mass production of sugar.

Happy Friday!  Episode 12:  Coffee & Tea has been released!

Another special guest returns to the show for a lighthearted discussion of coffee and tea.  We cover different flavors of coffee and different kinds of tea as we jump between these titular topics along with some others.  Our unintentional topics include sleep, water, and laughter.  This is a long one, and you certainly don’t have to listen to it all at once.  Enjoy!

Episode 11:  Components has been released!

We dive into the layers of mixtures, discussing how individual components can be modified before mixing into a greater whole.  We start with the idea of prepared components, raising the merits of creating multiple levels of mixtures, and touching on the dangers of too much complexity in food.  We conclude with some thoughts on the beauty of iterative mixture design.

Episode 10:  Olives, Oils, and Vinegars is now available!

In this episode, we explore the connections and disparities across olives, oils, and vinegars.  We talk about the polarization of these three ingredients, analyzing them each separately.  Then, we link them together to discuss how they can collectively influence food designs for the better.  Enjoy!

Episode 9:  Catching Up has been released!

In this episode, we catch up on the comments and questions we’ve received over the past few weeks.  We don’t talk much about new foods or designs, but we follow up on all of the wonderful feedback we’ve gotten so far.  Enjoy!