Episodes & Search
100 episodes · 2021 to 2024The whole run, newest first. Every episode has a transcript, and the search box reads every word of all of them.
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
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