Unusual in the U.S.A. Watch as I share some of my favorite alternative proteins – grilled chicken heart with lemon and olive oil, veal tongue tonnato and budino made with pig’s blood and bittersweet chocolate – with TODAY anchors, Savannah Guthrie, Natalie Morales, Matt Lauer and Carson Daly. I’m a huge advocate of these types of… Read More →
Stellar Spiced Orange Duck By Andrew Zimmern When I was growing up in NYC in the ’60s, my dad would take me out every week for roast duck at any of the half dozen amazing Czech and Eastern European restaurants that helped define the Yorkville neighborhood of Manhattan for generations. Those days are gone: The… Read More →
Indulge in the City of Light The French take their food very seriously. This is the country that created the tasting menu, doesn’t believe in low fat, and treats pastries as a kind of religion. Here are my favorite restaurants and hotels in Paris, from old school French bistros and Michelin-starred dining to casual spots… Read More →
NYCWFF 2013 Mrs. Issue Andrew & Molly recap their weekend at the New York City Wine & Food Festival. Molly shares her big news. Plus, we have 5 Questions with Hugh Acheson, Guy Fieri (with a cameo from Nadia G.), Doug Quint & Bryan Petroff of Big Gay Ice Cream, and Johnny Iuzzini. Questions We want… Read More →
Pat LaFrieda Meat Man Acclaimed meat purveyor Pat LaFrieda joins Andrew and Molly on the podcast this week to talk about the meat biz, the ideal burger, and Andrew & Pat make a special announcement. Want to Learn More about Pat? Check out lafrieda.com. Follow Pat on Twitter, @patlafrieda. Questions We want to include your listener… Read More →
Home Sweet Home I was born and raised in New York City. I love going back to my hometown. There is an energy in the city like no other, and it is home to the best food scene in the world. I could list amazing places to check out in NYC for days, but here… Read More →
Divulging the Food Network Allen Salkin’s new book From Scratch: Inside the Food Network is a fascinating chronicle of the evolution of a television network, from a scrappy start-up to an influential powerhouse that turned food into a cash cow and chefs into celebrities. The former New York Times reporter paints a behind-the-scenes picture, including… Read More →
Samantha Brown Breaking the Fourth Wall Television host and world traveler Samantha Brown talks about her huge life change, being a television personality and her new project for Travel Channel. Plus, Andrew reveals his favorite way to get a truffle flavor without breaking the bank. Want to Learn More about Samantha? Check out samantha-brown.com Get… Read More →
I love food. What I love even more is food with a story. Through my journeys on Bizarre Foods, I’ve experienced a wide range of rich cultures, foods, and culinary techniques. I’m thrilled to share those stories and flavors from the road with you through Quarterly.Co, a subscription service that lets you receive awesome things in the mail… Read More →
My Hometown I’ve lived in the Twin Cities for over a couple of decades now, and I couldn’t be more proud to call it my adopted hometown. Not only is it a beautiful city, but it has an incredible food scene, a passion for the arts, and it is filled with wonderful people. Since I… Read More →
Amy Thielen Midwestern Table Amy Thielen, author & host of Food Network’s new show, Heartland Table, talks food writing, American regionalism, and the red-hot Midwestern food scene. Plus, Andrew and Molly answer listener questions about tipping. Want to Learn More about Amy? Pick up a copy of The New Midwestern Table by Amy Thielen Watch Heartland Table on Food Network… Read More →
Zoë François Zoë Bakes Author & baker extraordinaire Zoë François joins us this week to discuss her book, The New Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. Andrew, Molly & Zoë talk bread, gluten-free recipes, artificial eggs and baking in a crockpot. Want to Learn More about Zoë? Zoë Bakes blog Artisan Bread in Five… Read More →
Changing Lives Through Food Darrie Ganzhorn is the executive director of Santa Cruz’s Homeless Garden Project, an incredible nonprofit that provides job training, transitional employment and support services to those in need on a 3-acre organic farm and garden. Trainees and volunteers grow and harvest fruits and vegetables that sustain daily lunches and fundraising farm… Read More →
Meat with Josh Ozersky Lardcore James Beard Award-winning food writer & meatlover Josh Ozersky joins us on this week’s Go Fork Yourself to discuss Meatopia, hunting, and more. Want to learn more about Josh Ozersky? Check out his website, get more info on Meatopia, and read his Eat Like a Man column. Discussed on this podcast: Temple… Read More →
The Ultimate Grab-’n’-Go Breakfast By Joanne Chang We offer so many mouthwatering buttery, sugary, fruity, chocolaty sweet breakfast treats in the morning that it can be almost impossible to choose just one. That is, unless you’re one of those people who need to start off the day with eggs or bacon or anything not sweet.… Read More →
Tips The Tipping Point What’s an appropriate tip? 15 percent? 20 percent? None at all? Andrew and Molly discuss the custom of tipping on this week’s podcast. Plus, they talk music and Andrew’s Mr. Mom weekend. Discussed on this podcast: Leaving a Tip: A Custom in Need of Changing? (New York Times) Should Tipping Be… Read More →
Dove Hunting When Dove Hunters Cry Molly returns from a weekend of dove hunting with friend of the show Georgia Pellegrini. She fills us in on her experience. Andrew gives tips on how to prepare doves. Plus, a foie gras-ban update, new food TV shows this fall, and more of Andrew and Molly’s restaurant pet… Read More →
A Toast to the New Year During Rosh Hashanah at my house, you’ll find dishes ripe with raisins, apples, honey and pomegranate alongside the traditional brisket or roasted chicken and noodle kugel. My grandma’s chopped chicken liver always has a place at my table, but especially during the holidays. This time of year it’s so… Read More →
Pet Peeves Food Frustrations Andrew & Molly take a look at Eater‘s Airing of Grievances series, and give their two cents. Molly has her own grievances, and Andrew defends chefbros. Plus, they talk Prince, tipping, and Marilyn Hagerty. Discussed on this podcast: From Scratch: Inside the Food Network by Allen Slain WATCH: Marilyn Hagerty Reviews… Read More →
Savor the Last Days of Summer This end-of-August heat wave has me digging through the archives for refreshing, light recipes for my Labor Day get-together. Here are a few ideas for appetizers and sides that’ll cool you down, from citrusy tomatillo salsa and pistachio-studded guacamole to tuna and cherry ceviche. If you’re looking for an… Read More →
Become a Cooking Wiz There are a few books that I feel are essential to every cook, chef and food lover’s library. If you cooked one recipe a night from one of these five books, within a year you’d be a serious culinarian. How to Cook Everything By Mark Bittman Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything, makes… Read More →
Amazing Barbecued Pig Snoots Otis and Earline Walker first opened Smoki O’s in the Soulard Market in 1997. The barbecue carryout joint known for incredible pig snouts and rib tips soon gained a following, outgrew its market stall and moved to its current home in north St. Louis, just a few minutes from downtown. Pig… Read More →
Coffee with Noah Namowicz Coffee Break Noah Namowicz from Café Imports join us to discuss a Go Fork Yourself favorite—coffee. He fills us in on how to make the perfect cup of joe at home. Plus, Andrew & Molly talk cookbooks, beef tongue, and Andrew’s special connection to Ina Garten. Links discussed on this podcast: 5 Books… Read More →
On Location: Turf Club Surf & Turf Andrew & Molly belly up to the bar at Turf Club in St. Paul, Minn., to record the podcast this week. They discuss the upcoming season of Appetite for Life, the ramen burger, Bon Appetit’s Best New Restaurants, and we get a lesson on fish anatomy. Links discussed on this… Read More →
Everything but the Kitchen Sink We’ve Got It Covered We cover it all on this week’s Go Fork Yourself. Andrew calls in from New York City and discusses his recent travels to Cleveland and New York. Molly goes on a road trip with “The Situation”? Plus, lab-grown burgers, MTV, and we take a couple of questions from the… Read More →
The Perfect Burger Building a Better Burger The new Go Fork Yourself hotline. Ice cream. And how to cook the best hamburger. Andrew and Molly pay tribute to summer on this week’s episode of Go Fork Yourself. Get their tips and tricks on creating the perfect burger at home, and find out their recommendations on where to find a… Read More →
Pit-Smoked Perfection Open since 1984, Miss Myra’s serves real hickory-smoked barbecue, cooked in a custom-built brick pit, alongside a killer line-up of homemade Southern desserts. It’s still a family-run restaurant and a favorite with locals, with fantastic chicken, ribs, pulled pork, legendary “white sauce” and a slew of home-style sides such as green beans, coleslaw,… Read More →
Wine Drink This Andrew is back at Food Works HQ to discuss the Hamptons with Molly. He shares stories from the James Beard Chefs & Champagne event including how his dad almost got into a fistfight. Then, James Beard award-winning writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl joins Molly to talk about wine. Find out more about Dara:… Read More →
Twin Cities Let’s cut to the cheese Andrew calls in from the road on this week’s Go Fork Yourself. Andrew and Molly talk about the hot weather, the real identity of Ruth Bourdain, and possibly the worst travel-recommendation article ever written. They let us know where visitors to the Twin Cities should really visit. Articles discussed on… Read More →
Cabin Fever Rest & Relaxation Both returning from time at their cabins, Andrew and Molly talk about cabin life, old family recipes, and classic pranks. Plus, we hear Andrew and Molly’s take on Paula Deen. Get the recipe for Aunt Suzanne’s Famous Caramel Pecan Bars. Questions We want to include your listener questions in upcoming… Read More →
