The Flaky Foodie

Jess
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The Flaky Foodie is all about the stories, history and science behind amazing food. Come along for the ride as Jess discusses notable people and fun facts in food, and listen as she chats with food experts, chefs and other gurus to learn more about the origin of our favorite dishes and eateries. The Flaky Foodie is the only show where the discussion is delicious and there's chatter to chew on.

  1. 12/01/2022

    29. A Hot Sauce for All Seasons with Hot Sauce Sensei

    On this episode,  the Hot Sauce Sensei and I talk about seasonal eating through hot sauce by talking about some great homemade and store bought hot sauce options through the winter, spring, summer, or fall. Hot Sauce Sensei Website: https://hotsaucecookbook.com/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/HotSauceBlogger?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsaucesensei/For a list of all sauces and recipes mentioned in the show, please see my website at https://theflakyfoodie.com/2022/12/29-a-hot-sauce-for-all-seasons/.  Support the show The Flaky Foodie Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodie

    57 min

  2. 11/09/2022

    28. Molasses: History of a Holiday Sweetener with Kiki of Mission Spooky

    In this episode, Kiki of Mission Spooky and Jess learn more about molasses and its bittersweet history.  Molasses Recipes Kiki's Amazing Molasses Bars: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74369288?utm_campaign=postshare_creatorMark Bittman's Molasses Bread: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/11590-quick-whole-wheat-and-molasses-breadKiki/Mission Spooky https://twitter.com/MissionSpookyhttps://www.instagram.com/missionspooky/https://twitter.com/KikiOKeyserhttps://www.missionspooky.com/ Sources: https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Molasses-Bittersweet-History-3014292.php https://www.mashed.com/224061/the-untold-truth-of-molasses/https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/8fMGOQxMhghttps://www.southernliving.com/food/sweeteners/molasses/what-is-molasseshttps://pulppantry.com/blogs/insideourpantry/the-story-of-molasses-sugars-notsougly-stepsibling Support the show The Flaky Foodie Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodie

    56 min

  3. 11/02/2022

    27. Holiday Food Memories and Tips from Tim of The Melting Truck

    Tim of the Melting Truck is back, and we're bursting November wide open with a holiday-themed chat that's sure to leave you hungry. We talk about some of Tim's favorite holiday memories and go on some tantalizing and hilarious food tangents, ending with some tips to do your turkey justice on Thanksgiving. Submit your Holiday Story https://theflakyfoodie.com/holiday-food-memories/   Tim's previous appearance on TFF https://theflakyfoodie.com/2022/09/21-grilled-cheese-restaurant-impossible-with-tim-of-the-melting-truck/ The Melting Truck Website: https://www.themeltingtruck.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meltingfoodtruck/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/themeltingtruckTwitter:  https://twitter.com/meltingtruckcSupport the show The Flaky Foodie Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodie

    55 min

  4. 10/26/2022

    26. Curiously Strange Food Facts

    In this episode, Jess takes in some bizarre and strange food facts from the audience and brings some to the table as well as she gets weird for spooky season. Dyed Salmon Flesh https://time.com/4790794/farmed-salmon-pink/ Urchin (Uni) Gonads and Ovaries https://devour.asia/an-introduction-to-edible-sea-urchins-and-uni-sashimi/ https://tastecooking.com/what-is-uni-exactly/ Cheese Thievery  https://newsfeed.time.com/2011/10/21/cheese-is-the-most-stolen-food-on-earth/https://www.retailresearch.org/about-us.html https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cheese-most-stolen-food_n_1024309 Explosive Peanuts  https://www.sprouts.com/healthy-living/debunking-common-food-myths/#:~:text=Peanut%20oil%20can%20be%20processed,it%20isn't%20completely%20true. Celestial Seasonings Cult http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/celestial-seasonings-inc-history/https://culteducation.com/group/1289-general-information/29190-cults-conspiracies-and-the-utterly-bizarre-history-of-sleepytime-tea.htmlhttps://www.amazon.com/Youve-GOT-Read-This-Book/dp/0060891750#customerReviewshttps://www.foodandwine.com/drinks/sleepytime-tea-and-little-known-religion-behind-itPatagonian Toothfish? Nah, Chilean Sea Bass https://wildseafoodblog.wordpress.com/2016/02/05/the-marketing-genius-of-chilean-sea-bass/https://priceonomics.com/the-invention-of-the-chilean-sea-bass/Behind the Bastards Podcast Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/part-two-the-racist-cult-behind-herbal-tea/id1373812661?i=1000580291659 Got Lust? Get Kelloggs.  https://daily.jstor.org/the-strange-backstory-behind-your-breakfast-cereal/ Support the show The Flaky Foodie Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodie

    24 min

  5. 10/19/2022

    25. Charcuterie Boards and Grazing Tables with Boards by Alexis

    Let's explore the world of meat and cheese as Jess talks to a charcuterie curator from Tallahassee, Alexis of Boards by Alexis. First we'll talk about charcuterie and what it is, then we will talk about the business of building beautiful charcuterie boards and grazing tables, as well as some tips to make your own at home. Boards by Alexis Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boardsbyalexis/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070465141117 Holiday Raffle https://theflakyfoodie.com/holiday-food-memories/ Support the show The Flaky Foodie Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodie

    31 min

  6. 10/12/2022

    24. Food in Singapore and More (Foodies Take Flight)

    In this episode, I talk with Caroline Kelly, a freelance writer who has been to several countries, including Singapore. We talk about her foodie adventures in the countries she's visited. This episode is part of Foodies Take Flight, a series where Jess talks with world travelers, expats and citizens of countries outside of the United States about their global food experiences. Whether you have wanderlust and want to get inspiration for your next trip, or you're a homebody who just wants a mental vacation, Foodies Take Flight will take you up and away. Caroline Kelly Website: https://carolinekellywriter.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinekelly_writer/ The Flaky Foodie Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodie Support the show The Flaky Foodie Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodie

    37 min

  7. 10/05/2022

    23. Journey From Chef to Food/Travel Blogger with Chef Dennis

    In this episode, I talk with Chef Dennis Littley. Chef Dennis has had a multifaceted culinary career and he was able to leverage his experience into a new pastime and profession:  food and travel blogging. Learn more about his career and life journey as well as his experiences travelling on the only show where the discussions are delicious and there's chatter to chew on. Chef Dennis  Website: https://www.askchefdennis.com /  Twitter:   https://twitter.com/AskChefDennisFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/AskChefDennis/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askchefdennis/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/askchefdennis/  The Flaky Foodie  Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodieThe Cultured Cookbook Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/382773517196696TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theflakyfoodieTwitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qHKumrGTuQzjKiaFYxXGwSupport the show The Flaky Foodie Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodie

    36 min

  8. 09/28/2022

    22. The History of American Spice with THoA Food Podcast

    I sit down with Greta Hardin, host of the The History of American Food podcast. Greta is our conductor as we learn more about the evolution of spices in America. THOA Podcast Website: https://thehistoryofamericanfood.blogspot.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoafood/Twitter:  https://twitter.com/THoAFood The Flaky Foodie  Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodieThe Cultured Cookbook Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/382773517196696TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theflakyfoodieTwitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodieYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qHKumrGTuQzjKiaFYxXGw Support the show The Flaky Foodie Website: http://www.theflakyfoodie.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theflakyfoodie/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/theflakyfoodie Twitter: https://twitter.com/theflakyfoodie

    33 min
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The Flaky Foodie is all about the stories, history and science behind amazing food. Come along for the ride as Jess discusses notable people and fun facts in food, and listen as she chats with food experts, chefs and other gurus to learn more about the origin of our favorite dishes and eateries. The Flaky Foodie is the only show where the discussion is delicious and there's chatter to chew on.

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    Jess
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  • Episodes
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