John chats with returning guest Jay Reifel. Jay is a chef, food historian and author who likes rock climbing and talking about how to make cooking easier for home cooks. They talk recipes, techniques and what it's like to be a contestant and also a judge on Beat Bobby Flay. Thanks for listening!!!

John covers all of the food news you can use by talking about the terrible Noma abuse scandle, how the USA likes it's frozen pizza, how much salt you should put in you pasta water and some fun cheese facts from an expert (on another podcast). Thanks for listening!!!

John Crosby Houser III talks with John Crosby Houser IV on the eating habits of the modern teenager. What he likes, how school food is, does he like cooking and really why do kids like Takis? Its a heartfelt episode. Thanks for listening!!!

John and Soren Talk about all of the Food News thats worth talking about. Thanks for listening!!!

John and Soren swap snow food stories before talking about the term "86'd". John tries to get to the bottom of where and how it started. John ends with a few sotries of celebs being 86'd from restaurants. Thanks for listening!

John and Soren talk about the food they're thinking of making for the upcoming blizzard and then go into national food days. From National Bloody Mary Day (January 1) to National Champagne Day (December 31) we have you covered. Thanks for listening!

John and Soren talk about the food news you can use. This week they cover Food News: Potato Chips made from Potatoes, The Popcorn Sandwich, Getting Drunk with Lionel Messi and 2026 Food Trends. Thanks for listening!

John and Soren have put down the charcuterie and have picked up mics again to tell you about the best things they ate and cooked durning their holiday breaks. From prine rib, Yorkshire pudding and stuffed mushrooms to ramen, dimsum and smoked cream cheese they cover the gambit of culinary delights to share with you in this new year. Thanks for listening!!

John and Soren talk about the Food News that you can use! This week we cover Food News: Sweet and Sour Cranberries, The Woes of Jack Daniels, Jacques' Shrimp Cocktail and Padma's Grilled Cheese! Thanks for listening!!!

John and Soren recall the ecstacy and the agony (mainly for John) of Thanksgiving 2025. Triumphant turkeys, savory stuffings, plentiful pies and ruined rolls are on the menu! Thnaks for listening!!!