Month: November 2014

Go Fork Yourself: Francis Mallmann

Francis Mallmann Mallmann on Fire Argentine chef Francis Mallmann joins Andrew & Molly to talk about his new book Mallmann on Fire and why we are returning to cooking outdoors. Plus, Molly makes a confession for Andrew. Watch: I MIGHT Boycott Bath & Body Works RANT! Check Out: Francis Mallmann on Instagram (@francismallmann) Questions We want to include…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan Novembruary We get a behind-the-scenes take at what’s coming up on Bizarre Foods when Andrew calls in from Kazakhstan. Andrew & Molly discuss horse meat, misleading shrimp, and advice for your Thanksgiving meal. Read: What’s fishy about your shrimp? (CNN) Recipes: Thanksgiving Recipes This episode is sponsored by:   For a free trial and 10 percent off, visit squarespace.com,…  Read More

Throwback Thursday: How to Carve a Turkey

#TBT For a special Thanksgiving episode of Throwback Thursday, let’s throwback to when I was a regular on HGTV’s TIPical Mary Ellen. After spending hours cooking the perfect bird, it can be such a shame to see it hacked to bits. I showed Mary Ellen Pinkham my tips and tricks for carving a turkey for…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: IKandy

IKandy Awkward Encounters Andrew calls in from Vietnam to chat with Molly about restaurant openings, mayo lawsuits, and food textures. Plus, Andrew makes a new friend. Read: Hellmann’s Maker Sues Company Over Its Just Mayo Substitute Mayonnaise (New York Times) Watch: Ladyfriend fundraises for HUGE Theater’s Improvathon. Donate>>> This episode is sponsored by: Find out how to get…  Read More

Go Fork Yourself: Johnny Iuzzini

Johnny Iuzzini Sugar Rush Johnny Iuzzini talks about his relationship with Dorie Greenspan, how new bakers should approach a recipe, and his days as a club kid. Plus, Andrew shares his litmus test for dealing with a bad experience at a restaurant. Get: Sugar Rush (Amazon) Go:In Celebration of Chocolate, Destination Chocolate See: Big Blue Tailgatin’…  Read More

Where to Eat in Lisbon

George Mendes Shares 5 Favorites in Lisbon After graduating from culinary school and working at Bouley in Tribeca, Alain Passard’s Arpege in Paris, and as chef de cuisine at NYC’s Tocqueville, George Mendes opened Aldea, a homage to his Portuguese heritage. In October, the Michelin-starred chef released his first cookbook, My Portugal, a beautiful book of…  Read More

Get Out the Vote!

A Few Important Issues Support Local Food The 70/30 law is a twenty-year-old sales ratio that’s no longer compatible with today’s dining culture. It’s antiquated legislation that needs to be removed for small businesses to be able to thrive and grow. Here’s the gist: In 1983, Minneapolis passed a law that required restaurants and bars…  Read More