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100 episodes · 2021 to 2024

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2024

Food Court RetrospectiveDon't call it a post-mortemNov 27 · 1:34:53 Biera ClosingRestaurant ClosuresNov 13 · 1:35:17 Edmonton ChainsEdmonton Chain RestaurantsOct 30 · 1:37:23 Spooky Cooking SeasonFood in Horror MoviesOct 16 · 1:17:58 A.I. Lunch BuffetChat GPT talk pt.2Oct 02 · 1:17:36 Summer FoodsOur Favourite Summer SnacksSep 18 · 1:09:45 Tablets in the KitchenTechnology in restaurantsSep 04 · 1:17:28 The French Laundry CookbookImpressions on one of the most important cookbooksAug 21 · 1:33:46 Allans Menu GroovesThree Year RetrospectiveAug 08 · 1:03:06 The Bear Season 3 Part 2Episodes 5-10 discussionJul 24 · 1:52:50 The Bear Season 3 Part 1Episode 1-4 breakdownJul 10 · 1:40:35 Top Three ObsessionsFood Deep DivesJun 26 · 1:14:57 Allan's Bookshelf Vol. 1Joe Beef CookbookJun 12 · 1:18:01 Menu StandardsBrunch equals eggs bennyMay 29 · 1:42:58 Guarding the MangerAllan's new postMay 15 · 1:21:32 Okanagan Prairie TableAn event dinner at Ernest'sMay 01 · 1:31:00 Catering vs. FunIs catering the same as a big family dinner?Apr 17 · 1:30:40 Noodle FeastInstant Ramen Tier ListApr 03 · 1:35:24 NAIT Chef in ResidenceAllan cooks a new menuMar 20 · 1:17:19 Eat Drink Man WomanChael and Allan Discuss Eat Drink Man WomanMar 06 · 1:44:59 Seafood CityChael's grocery store adventureFeb 21 · 1:16:20 Ernest's Winter Menu 2024Allan's new winter menuFeb 07 · 1:32:32 Heavy NoodlingRamen TalkJan 24 · 1:33:25 The Omnivore's DilemmaChael gives a book reportJan 10 · 1:39:41

2023

Back to SchoolAllan goes back to PastryDec 27 · 1:10:08 A Fancy Dinner MenuReview of an older catering menuDec 13 · 1:16:07 Clearing the DecksAll of the Follow UpNov 29 · 1:11:33 Chael's Stolen MenusMore vintage menusNov 15 · 1:10:10 Fall Menu 2023Chael tries Allan's menuNov 01 · 1:57:28 Vintage Menus Part 2Allan's Dining ExperiencesOct 18 · 1:15:19 The Bear Season 2TV TalkOct 04 · 1:40:12 Seasons ChangeGetting Excited for Winter FoodSep 20 · 1:30:58 Wild Cooking Part 2More Outdoor CookingSep 06 · 1:09:37 Pizza WalkAllan's pizza shop reviewsAug 23 · 1:11:18 GoldJonathan Gold's Counter IntelligenceAug 09 · 1:36:22 The Littlest Book ClubAllan's Beach ReadsJul 26 · 1:18:08 Too Many CsCCC Practical ExamJul 12 · 1:30:58 Real JapanChael's post Japan Trip ImpressionsJun 30 · 2:05:58 When I Say Yogurt You Say GreekRegional ImpressionsJun 17 · 1:13:15 The SussmansRestaurant MemesJun 04 · 1:06:12 JaplanningChael's hopes for his Japan tripMay 17 · 1:21:51 Vintage MenusAllan's Menu ArchiveMay 03 · 1:10:52 Hey There PlatewareThoughts on plateware and presentationApr 19 · 1:19:39 Learning Menu DevelopmentCertified Chef de CuisineApr 05 · 1:26:17 Steel WheelsChael freshly discovers an old Edmonton institutionMar 22 · 1:05:47 Listener MillieMillie's family restaurantMar 08 · 1:15:31 Make Do CookingRecipe discoveries via leftovers utilizationFeb 22 · 1:00:16 Two Year PodiversaryDiscussing a fantastic year twoFeb 08 · 1:08:48 Noma ClosingHot takes on Noma shutting downJan 25 · 1:26:25 The MenuDiscussion of the movie The MenuJan 11 · 1:39:32

2022

Chefs Need Not ApplyCan AIs replace chefs?Dec 28 · 1:16:01 Holiday 2022It's the most edible time of the yearDec 14 · 1:07:50 Accidental DishesOops I invented a lemon tartNov 30 · 0:27:52 Recipe TestingSystematic creative dish and recipe developmentNov 16 · 1:20:40 Team Canada '92Culinary Olympics Winning MenuNov 02 · 1:43:35 FallidaysThanksgiving and HalloweenOct 19 · 1:17:21 Cook's CampOutdoor cooking, and restaurant economicsOct 05 · 1:32:45 Wild Food AdventuresAllan's Outdoor Food ClassSep 21 · 1:14:28 Allan's Garden TourA tour of Allan's edible front yardSep 07 · 1:20:43 The BearOpinions on a new show about a chefAug 24 · 1:38:30 Fall Menu 2022 pt. 2Fall Menu main coursesAug 10 · 1:48:51 Fall Menu 2022 pt. 1Allan's fall menu, the appetizers onlyJul 27 · 1:41:17 Allan's PD WeekAllan's Stage at the Naramata InnJul 13 · 1:46:29 Polarizing IngredientsFoods People love to hateJun 29 · 1:32:20 Origin StoriesAllan and Chael talk about their first cooking jobsJun 15 · 1:23:21 PotpourriRandom topics, and odds and endsJun 01 · 2:05:35 Old Man Sudds Joins TikTokAll the viral food trendsMay 18 · 1:41:42 Big NightMovie review of one of the great food moviesMay 04 · 1:47:34 Old Dog New TricksEleven Madison Park Cookbook analysisApr 20 · 2:01:01 Insane Restaurant ReviewsDiscussing two amazing restaurant critiquesApr 06 · 1:17:09 Amateur Menu Historian Corner 2Allan confuses the heck out of Chael with a facinating historical menuMar 23 · 1:42:59 Cooking SchoolWas it good or bad? Surprise! It's complicatedMar 09 · 2:09:14 Cooking AwayDown and Out in Austria and DenmarkFeb 23 · 1:42:59 A Birthday Cake DinnerIt's our paper anniversary, and who doesn't like food served in paper?Feb 09 · 1:49:49 Love and Hate in Gadget TownAllan and Chael take turns picking their favourite and least favourite kitchen gadgetsJan 26 · 2:15:55 Amateur Menu Historian CornerAllan describes a historical menu and Chael attempts to divine its originJan 12 · 1:20:27

2021

Twenty Twenty-PunThe Year in ReviewDec 29 · 1:42:14 Holiday SpectacularAllan and Chael find some holiday tangents to get lost inDec 15 · 1:37:50 Epic Kitchen FailsAllan and Chael get vulnerable and share their most embarrasing stories of kitchen failureDec 01 · 1:39:10 Fall Menu RevisitedChael reacts to tasting Allan's fall menu. Will they ever speak again?Nov 17 · 1:59:27 Desert Island CookbooksWhich cookbooks could you absolutely not live without?Nov 03 · 1:17:34 Spooky SeasoningThe definitive guide to Halloween candyOct 20 · 1:24:32 Noma ChatAllan and Chael discuss Chael's time at Noma, the ins and outs of fine dining and the intensity of kitchen cultureOct 20 · 1:49:12 Childhood Food MemoriesAllan and Chael dig deep for a set menu of childhood sense memoriesSep 22 · 1:22:05 Allan's Fall MenuWe discuss Allan's planned fall menu rolloutSep 08 · 1:57:04 Secret IngredientsWhich ingredients make food delicious?Aug 25 · 1:44:34 Fantasy MenusImaginary menus, just for funAug 11 · 1:23:16 Stolen Food IdeasAre all food ideas stolen?Jul 28 · 1:34:54 Fancy FeastsFoods, over-rated, under-ratedJul 14 · 1:43:39 Siskel and EbertMore food movies discussionJun 30 · 1:26:11 Canadian Cuisine?Does Canadian cuisine have an identity?Jun 16 · 1:33:31 Do Recipes Work?Chael takes recipes to task, to Allan's dismayJun 02 · 1:25:43 Cooking MythsThe truth behind popular cooking adviceMay 19 · 1:31:58 A Couple of Hidden GemsDiscussion of Shanghai 456 and Steel WheelsMay 05 · 1:15:53 The Real Guilty PleasuresGuilty pleasures and why they're guiltyApr 21 · 1:31:34 A Rat ChefFavourite Food Movies & Guilty Pleasures?Apr 07 · 1:20:32 How would you make this?Allan and Chael's first imaginary cook-off!Mar 24 · 1:14:04 Creative CookingAllan and Chael discuss creativity in cooking. Find out if it's necessary. Chael is fascinated by Allan cooking for his broodMar 10 · 1:14:39 Food SnobFood snobbery vs. chef secretsFeb 24 · 1:02:30 Food AdjacentAllan and Chael chat about kitchen injuries and other exciting topicsFeb 11 · 1:10:44