This Podcast is Delicious

Cuisine Appropriation

Ali Hassan & Marco Timpano tackle the complex topic of cuisine appropriation with passion and a bit of humour. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [00:58] Ali talks about his recent road trip and the food on the road.  
• [6:00] Ali is disappointed in the Ghost Pepper McNuggets.
• [9:50] Marco is trying to bring the word consume back.  
• [11:00] Cultural appropriation in cuisine, the hosts give their perspective. 
• [18:50] Ali shares the story of the Portlandian Karens. 
• [21:50] Marco gives his opinion on being able to share stories from within your own nation. 
• [30:00] Ali shares some interesting thoughts how this has impacted his families perspective .
• [36:05] Marco raises the question is a Tiki Bar too far?
• [42:12] The Cobra Fang cocktail. 

Recipe:

COBRA’s FANG COCKTAIL

1 1/2 ounces dark Jamaican rum

1/2 ounce 151-proof demerara rum

1/2 ounce falernum

1/2 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

1/2 ounce orange juice, freshly squeezed

1/2 ounce fassionola syrup

1 dash absinthe

1 dash Angostura bitters

Garnish: lime wheel

Garnish: mint spring

• Add all ingredients except the garnishes to a shaker and shake
• Strain into a tropical glass using a Hawthorne strainer. Add fresh ice and garnish with orange slice and Pineapple Spears, or line wheel, mint sprig. 

Mentioned links:

https://www.tasteatlas.com/best/cuisines

Quotes:

“Portlandian, Portlandi ” - Ali

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Taste Atlas

Season 4 is here and Ali Hassan & Marco Timpano discuss taste Atlas World’s Best Cuisine and whether or not it is possible to actually name a country with the best cuisine. Marco uncovers Chianti. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [00:58] Ali and Marco talk about Atlas World’s Best Cuisine.  
• [7:00] Marco and Ali discuss where certain countries land on the list.
• [8:15] Marco explains why Italy is a hub for great cuisine.  
• [18:20] Ali talks about how he hates food waste. 
• [21:20] Marco gives a Chianti 101 lesson. 
• [25:00] The terroir debate
• [31:50] The Sangiovese grape.
• [38:00] Ali puts Marco on the spot - asking what his favourite pasta is.
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Mentioned links:

https://www.tasteatlas.com/best/cuisines

Quotes:

“Go forward and enjoy your Sangiovese” - Marco

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Holiday & New Year Epsiode

Marco and Ali celebrate the last episode of the season talking about their traditions and things that are done around the world. Also a look at the New Year and what they both consume over these holidays.

A Sneak-Peek:

• [02:58] Marco tells of his New Year’s food tradition with his in-laws much to Ali’s dismay.
• [8:33] Ali suggests what Marco is talking about is actually called “Hoppin’ John” .
• [11:30] Marco explains the Feast of Saturnalia.  
• [13:17] Oil Balls.
• [15:00] Good Luck Pigs. 
• [17:00] Cotechino con lenticchie
• [21:30] Ali explains how he kinda celebrates Christmas. 
• [32:20] Ali talks about Chinese food during the holiday.
• [34:00] Marco asks Ali what he drinks at the stroke of midnight on New Years. 
• [38:40] Ali tells us of his son’s Santa list.
• [39:50] Gifted red underwear for New Years.

Mentioned links:

Marsh Landing Restaurant in Fellsmere FL

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Delicious Gifts for the Holidays

Our hosts Ali Hassan & Marco Timpano give suggestions on the best Food & Drink gift ideas for the holidays. Also what to have on hand for the surprise visit during the holidays. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [03:10] Ali starts his list off with something off of Marco’s list.
• [4:40] KVAS black cherries.
• [5:30] Ali recommends wooden boards.  
• [8:00] Fruits & Olive Oils.
• [9:15] Jams, Jellies, Marmalades and the like. 
• [11:30] Hot Rubs and Hot Sauces. 
• [13:50] Themed Spices. 
• [14:20] On to dessert.
• [16:00] The Gift of the Lazy.
• [18:50] Ali gives his 1st compliment to Marco.
• [19:00] Sparkle the gift that can always be given
• [21:20] The one liqueur that does the work of many over the holidays.
• [23:00] Candy cain does the Lord’s work.
• [24:10] Know your guests and treat them with respect
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Mentioned Resources Link:

• KVAS
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Quotes:

“Ali Hassan is in many people’s fridges”

“Who doesn’t need a Benadryl from time to time”

“Candy Cane does the Lord’s work”

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This Michelin Star

Ali and Marco unpack the good the bad and the ugly when it comes to the Michelin Star rating system.

A Sneak-Peek:

• The Tire connection
• What Makes a Michelin Star
• What does each star mean?
• Beyond the Stars
• The dark Side of Michelin Star
• Big Gourmand
• The Green Star

Mentioned links:

• 25 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started My Podcast
• Is there Bacon In Heaven

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This Breakfast Sandwich is Delicious

Marco goes through the Toronto Life Magazine Ten Best Breakfast Sandwiches. Ali Hassan & Marco Timpano discuss what makes a great breakfast sandwich, how can they err and what makes them stand out. Definitely a podcast episode to wake up to. 

A Sneak-Peek:

• [00:58] Marco tells of his venture eating Toronto Life’s 10 best Breakfast Sandwiches in the city. 
• [2:40] What 3 components are most important in a breakfast sandwich .
• [6:48] Marco goes over the top 10 and his challenges eating the list.  
• [10:40] Ali suggests trying things twice.
• [16:40] Marco goes off on why Frittatas don’t belong in a breakfast sandwich. 
• [18:31] When the Pig Came Home makes it on Marco’s top 3 Breakfast sandwiches in the city.
• [21:30 Marco’s culinary heart breaks as his wife eats a sandwich without him. 
• [23:20] The next that makes it in Marco’s top 3 is Emmer.
• [25:30] Marco’s #1 Breakfast Sandwich: Alma y Gil’s!!
• [31:40] Ali tells of his favourite breakfast sandwhiches.
• [42:24] What boozy drink goes best with the Breakfast sandwich? Marco gives his take.

Mentioned links:

Ten Best Breakfast Sandwiches Toronto Life Magazine

Thomas Keller’s Sandwich

Collective Arts

Comedy Quiz Podcast

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Donair, Doner Kebab or Shwarma

If it is meat on a vertical spiral Ali Hassan & Marco Timpano will cover it on today's episode.

What do you call them, which is your favourite?

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The Hot Dog Epsiode

Hot Dogs, Wieners, Frankfurters you can call them what you want. Ali Hassan & Marco Timpano get the condiments out as they talk about the glorious Hot Dog.  

Resource Links mentioned:

Ali’s book: Is There Bacon in Heaven

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On today's episode we look at Italian words that we find in food and drink and Marco sets the record straight on how to pronounce that wonderful appetizer known as Bruschetta.

Other media mentioned:

Doctor vs Comedian episode

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We explore "Toxic Masculinity" and its pervasiveness in food and drink.

Marco comes the the realization that he was pretty much brainwashed into thinking he likes beer.

Ali sites what South Africa recently did to pull the plug on a toxic commercial.

The hosts have a laugh and delve deep into this contemporary food and drink coversation.

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