"The flavor was on point. The texture was like nope. It really had the wheels turning to guess like what that next bite was going to consist of." - Erin

Uh oh, guys. Bob is learning to edit the podcast. This episode is the first-ever "clip show" for the See Food Diet podcast!

Take a walk down memory lane to Thanksgiving 2024 when pilgrims were pilgrims, turkeys were turkeys, and Matt hated it.

This episode offers a hilarious, high-stress, and highly relatable look at holiday eating, making it perfect for online promotion as it features specific "hot takes" and family drama.

This episode is packed with controversial food opinions and holiday anxiety that every listener can relate to.

Tune in to hear:

• Matt's Shocking Admission: Why he "hate[s] Thanksgiving food" and why his dream holiday meal is just a KFC value meal.
• The Anxiety of Perfection: Kate confesses that holidays make her feel "extremely anxious" due to her perfectionism, particularly when preparing her signature deviled eggs.
• High-Stakes Cooking: Bob details his elaborate plans, including brining a turkey using a new cheesecloth and butter roasting technique and attempting to make multiple experimental cheesecakes (including fig and goat cheese, and a potentially risky pecan pie filling flavor).
• Family Roast Session: The episode culminates in the highly anticipated "Leftover Lunch" where family members (Brandi, Tammy, Erin, Hannah, J.R., and more) gather to share their successful dishes (like Brandi's "whole stick of butter" casserole and Tammy's homemade pumpkin pie)—and, more importantly, publicly critique the worst food they ate.
• Food Failures Revealed: Hear the definitive description of a mashed potato disaster that resulted in "wallpaper paste", and the deep disappointment of thick, chunky side dishes .
• Vegetarian Struggles: Hannah highlights the lack of viable vegetarian options at the traditional family dinner, forcing her to rely on mashed potatoes and green bean casserole.

The perfect listen for anyone who loves holiday food... or just loves complaining about it! Find us on social media using our motto: "See Food Diet. If you see food, eat it."

This clip show features one of my favorite interactions. When asked what he brought for Thanksgiving a child says, "What I made for Thanksgiving is I made my family happy. And I think that turned out very well." To which a grown adult responds, "That's what somebody who doesn't bring anything says."

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"I felt really bad about that chicken." - Bob

This week on the See Food Diet podcast, Bob, Kate, and Matt are eating and sharing their latest culinary adventures. The hosts dive into reviews of spicy Chicken 65 from a new Indian spot, Cumin and Curry, and rave about the homemade wings and sauces (like the 'Bees Knees') from Mean Mug Wings and Things. They discuss sweet and savory delights from Dan the Baker, highlighting the delicious Ham and Cheese Baguette with Toma cheese, the pumpkin cheesecake cruffin, and the highly praised salsa from the burrito. Bob shares his highly-hyped homemade Cherry Cheesecake (featuring a pretzel crust), and reports on the seasonal Pumpkin Roll Sundae from Little Lady's soft serve. The conversation also includes a highly divisive taste test of new holiday sodas, including Shirley Temple 7 Up and Holiday Creamy Vanilla Coca-Cola, alongside a bizarre Pink Guava Bawi. Finally, the hosts debate the use of pre-chopped garlic and other kitchen shortcuts, reflect on their biggest cooking failures, and discuss the finale of Ted Lasso. Follow us at @seefooddietpod on social media!

"Me, as a person that hates Arby's, considers it a win." - Bob

Join Bob, Kate, and Matt as they discuss:

What We Ate This Week:Matt shares details of a celebratory meal at Hanks, which included "amazing" she crab soup (described as lobster bisque with crab), a smoked trout dip served in a mason jar with a layer of caviar, and calamari that was "salt and old bay heavy". Kate discusses having a delicious tuna salad sandwich from Panera this week that reminded her of "Grandma Rosie", leading to a debate over the ideal tuna salad ingredients (with Bob staunchly anti-celery and onion). Bob describes food woes, detailing his disappointment with a roast beef sandwich from Milo's Deli that tasted too much like "roast beef lunch meat" and an inferior pot roast sandwich from Denny's. Bob also recounts a strange experience with an employee at a sandwich shop during his pursuit of a ham, turkey, and roast beef club. They review Dan the Baker's highly praised kimchi grilled cheese sandwich and a steak sandwich that was "incredible". The hosts also mention a few failures, including bad Chinese food and Matt's mom's "funky" Cheddar Bay crab biscuits.

Special Treats (Arby's Taste Test):The hosts try three items from Arby's:

1. Steak Nuggets: The hosts universally condemn these, with Kate declaring them "inedible" due to the amount of fat and Bob stating they taste like "poison" and should be avoided. Matt described them as tasting like "bad beef jerky" or "burnt ends".
2. The Gobbler: This Thanksgiving-themed sandwich featured turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce. While Bob, no Arby's fan, gave it a high rating for Arby's quality, the hosts generally felt the flavor combination—especially the sour and powerful cranberry—was "wrong".
3. Apple Pie Milkshake: Kate and Matt enjoyed this, describing it as "delightful" and tasting like "apple milk with sugar". Bob, however, found it too thin and overly sweet.

Holiday Prep & Media Consumption:The conversation turns to Thanksgiving, where Kate and Matt reveal that turkey is a "mediocre meat" to them. They propose alternative Thanksgiving meals, including Matt’s suggestion of a barbecue spread, Kate’s idea for a huge soup buffet, and Bob’s vision for a meat pie or Beef Wellington main dish. They also successfully plan a full Thanksgiving dinner for two with a $20 budget, prioritizing a rotisserie chicken.

Finally, the hosts review what they've been watching and reading:

• Matt praises Ted Lasso, ranking it in his top three shows of all time.
• Kate recommends the British comedy Big Boys on Hulu, noting it is funny but deals with heavy themes like grief.
• Kate is reading the terrifying book Incidents Around the House, which is written from a child's perspective about communicating with an entity called "other mommy".
• Kate also discusses Lily Allen's new, "spicy" album, which acts as a "journal" detailing her recent marriage and divorce.

"It's kind of like you're having like a little pilgrim meal." - KateBob, Kate, and Matt, discuss a wide variety of food-related topics. We begin by sharing our recent meals, including pizza from Donatos and an extended conversation about wings from various restaurants like Roosters and Buffalo Wild Wings.

A significant portion of the discussion focuses on Indian cuisine, with Bob describing a recent, somewhat challenging experience at a restaurant called Bawarchi Biryani and debating the merits of dishes like biryani and samosas. We share favorite vegetarian options, including a shout-out to the website shelikesfood.com.

We also spend time tasting and reviewing new product flavors, such as Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry and Peanut Butter and Jelly M&M's, before closing with a philosophical discussion on historic eating habits and the feasibility of a vegetarian or vegan diet.

"I've had the Peak sandwich." - BobSoup Season is ON! Welcome back to the See Food Diet podcast! This week, Bob and Kate dive deep into all things cozy and controversial in the food world.

Highlights include:

• We're talking homemade soup prep! Kate has frozen Zupa Toscana (sausage, potatoes, kale), while Bob defends his creamy, homemade Chicken and Wild Rice soup with Miyataki mushrooms!
• Bob found the "peak sandwich"—the $17 Turkey Bacon Sammy from Dan the Baker. He called the thinner focaccia bread "perfect" and Kate raved about the breakfast sandwich and plum galette from North South Baking Company in Covington.
• Kate gives us a lowdown on the Sauerkraut Festival in Waynesville. While the air smelled great, and the garlic dill pickles were "delicious", the "German Sundae" (German potato salad, bacon bits, sauerkraut, sour cream) was unfortunately disappointing.
• The Grandview Chicken Salad Chick location gets a sad review 😔. Bob encountered fruit flies and a burnt chicken salad melt, contrasting sharply with the cleaner Polaris and Westerville locations.
• Taste Test Alert! We tried a German Ritter Sport Milk Chocolate with Corn Flakes—surprisingly delicious and crispy!.

Don't forget to check out Buckeye Pho for the ultimate P9 soup (if you're avoiding meat).

Do you think White Chicken Chili should be allowed in a cookoff? Let us know! 👇

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"That tasted like a new toothbrush when you first put a new plastic toothbrush in your mouth." - Brandi

This time with special guests, Tammy and Brandi!

Bob and the guests discuss recent food experiences, including Bob's trip to the reopened Hunan Lion Chinese restaurant, which he disliked despite the good fried rice. Tammy recounts a poor experience at Supreme Chinese Buffet and a positive visit to a new Mexican place on Broadway near Grove City.

The episode includes a taste test of new sweets, starting with cherry Jolly Rancher Stuffed Puffs and Raindrops Gummy Grapes, neither of which were popular. We also review baked goods: a homemade pumpkin spice bagel by Mom and various donuts from KKP Bakery in Grove City, which Tammy highly recommends, especially the stick donut.

A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to nostalgia. We reminisce about school lunches, fondly remembering the "hot pack spaghetti" (iykyk) and sugar cookies from elementary school and quality food from high school in the '90s, while critiquing the current state of school meals (citing things like a muffin, cheese stick, and yogurt, or 700-calorie uncrustables).

We also discuss local restaurants that have gone out of business, such as Mr. Philly and Green Gables, and nostalgic places that are still operating, like Schmidt's and Spaghetti Warehouse. The episode ends with a brief discussion on "grief food," such as Hostess orange cupcakes.

This episode of the See Food Diet Podcast features hosts Bob, Kate, and guest Vanessa, diving into a massive array of food reviews and cultural trends - like we do.

High-End Dining and Grocery Review:The episode features an extensive review of an Omakase tasting experience at HARU near Polaris, in Columbus, detailing high-end dishes like Wagyu, fatty tuna, and a unique Japanese taco featuring barbecue eel. This luxury is contrasted with the "bougie" experience at Dorothy Lane Market (a Dayton-area locally-owned grocery store), where they recount the absurdity of the $36 parmesan-crusted chicken breasts and review items like a Turkey Reuben sandwich and chocolate cake.

Product Tastings and Fast Food Frenzy:The hosts conduct an in-studio tasting of Burger King's spooky menu, which includes the violently orange jack-o'-lantern burger, monster mozz sticks, and the surprisingly popular monster sundae (complete with Pop Rocks and Oreo crumbles). They also review experimental beverages, such as Vita Coco orange dreamsicle and Califia Farms piña colada drinks, and conduct a blind test of Floura high-fiber bars (created by the founder of Jeni's Ice Cream), identifying unique flavors like Brambleberry Lavender and Blueberry Matcha.

Home Cooking and Viral Trends:Home cooking adventures are recounted, including failed attempts at knockoff Crunchwraps requiring a "cheese plug", and the creation of an unexpectedly thick, nougat-like chia pudding (thickened with cottage cheese). They also discuss viral food phenomena, specifically the global trend of Pudding mit Gabel (eating pudding with a fork), and try to identify the licorice-flavored herb in Pho (concluding it is likely Tarragon, but it probably Thai Basil).

Culture and Competition:Non-food topics include an analysis of the intense reality competition show Love Island Games, discussing dramatic contestants like Garbi and a serious on-set injury involving a medicine ball. The episode concludes with a challenge to create a Harry Potter sorting treat to assign the hosts their houses.

"I want a shirt that says soup freak." - Kate

Bob, Kate, and Matt, (and Charlie Tacos!) talk about food experiences and reviews from the past week, including visits to Fiery Sky Asian Kitchen and The Old Mohawk restaurant, where they sample various dishes and drinks. Topics range from the surprising sweetness of a salted egg appetizer to the debate over whether the Old Mohawk's turtle soup contains actual turtle meat. The hosts also briefly discuss AI-generated food content on platforms like TikTok, with a focus on its nonsensical and often disgusting nature, before concluding with general conversation about pop culture and personal updates.

"It's full of dolphins, but no mercury." - Bob

Bob, Kate, and Matt discuss their recent food-related experiences and general life updates. The majority of the conversation revolves around meals and desserts, including a review of Mark Pi's almond boneless chicken and a sushi restaurant called Song Lan, which earns an "eight" rating on the "eat it scale." They also offer extensive reviews of a white cake and assorted cupcakes from Valerie Farm Bakery, noting the exceptional quality of the buttercream frosting. Additionally, the episode touches upon Matt's first experience with tuna salad, a discussion of fast-food loyalty programs, and a "beef" between country artists Zach Bryan and Gavin Adcock. The hosts conclude with a tasting of Austin Pretzel Co. butter toffee pretzels and an update on their participation in a music league.

"If you guys want to join my cult, let me know. You can send inquiries to [email protected]." -Bob

The latest episode of the See Food Diet Podcast with Bob, Kate, and Matt is LIVE! Get ready for a wild ride where they eat food, gamble for it, and then argue about it!

Here are the highlights you DON'T want to miss:

• Pastry Betrayal & The Great Littleton's Fruit Pastry Saga 🥐

  • Bob calls Kate OUT! He wakes up at 8 AM, to go to Littleton's bakery for Kate's coveted fruit pastries. Only to find NONE!
  • Later, Kate and her sibling Erin score the last two pastries, leaving Bob empty-handed! Kate's elaborate excuses involving dog-sitting, a farmers market, Nordstrom Cafe, and "too cold to travel" pastries are a must-hear!
  • The Verdict: Kate, Erin, and even Millie ate the lemon and clementine mousse pastries. Kate reviews them against the Hilliard ones, noting Littleton's true mousse texture, cake base, and fruit puree. She even promises to share future flavors with Bob (and Erin) after the guilt!

• Taco Bell's "Decades Menu" - A Rollercoaster of Flavors! 🌮

  • Kate dives into the returning menu items: Doritos Locos Taco Cool Ranch (a hit!), the Double-Decker Taco (back and still messy), and the Chili Cheese Burrito.
  • Warning! Matt delivers a scathing review of the Chili Cheese Burrito, likening its flavor to "diarrhea"! Seriously, you have to hear this moment.
  • They also try the Caramel Apple Empanada, which is described as "insanely buttery with a weird apple sweetness".
  • Plus, a side quest into the correct pronunciation of "empanada" (and "caramel")!

• Snack Reviews: Hits, Misses, and "Pee in a Cup" 🤢

  • Jeni's Ice Cream Bars: A review of the vanilla caramel sundae bar, praised for quality chocolate but criticized for "papery" almond skins and not enough caramel. The consensus: "If you see it, eat it.

• • Sparkling Agua Fresca: This pineapple-lime drink smells like "pee in a cup," "beer," or a "fart"! The hosts advise drinking it from the can to avoid the smell.
  • McDonald's Golden Sauce vs. Grimace Shake's Cousin: Kate loves the new McDonald's golden sauce, but the new "McDonald Shake" (blue raspberry with cotton candy whipped cream) is a major fail – "not good," "play-dohy," "tastes like medicine," and "didn't taste like anything". Their new rating: "If you see it, don't eat it"!

• Random Food Adventures & Debates:

  • Matt's mom makes delicious Scottish Cullen Skink with smoked salmon.
  • Bob talks about his mission to learn more about Chinese cuisine and avoid being "predictable" with fried rice. He also experienced terrible bread at Jimmy John's.
  • Fast Food Opinions: Raising Cane's has great sauce but soggy chicken and fries. And the Mountain Dew Midnight tastes like "fruity windshield wiper fluid" or "Bath and Body Works perfume".

• Games & Deep Thoughts:

  • Eliminate One Snack: The hosts play a game, debating classic snacks like potato chips, chocolate chip cookies, brownies (super controversial!), popcorn, pretzels, and more! Who eliminates french fries?!
  • Personality & Predictions: They play "what animal best describes my personality" (Kate's a "communal cat" or "meerkat," Bob's a "wise owl," Matt's a "cub"), "what would I never do" (cliff jumping, clowning class, gun show), and discuss famous cults (and who would join one!).

Tune in for all the chaos, food insights, and laughs!

Remember: "If you see food, eat it!"