Either Side Eaters

Food52, Katie Quinn, Jen Phanomrat
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"Two Dope Queens meets Home Cooking" — Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn compare notes on everything from John Cena's influence on the chili crisp craze to ketchup's surprising origin, from either side of the Atlantic.

  1. EPISODE 1

    Halloumi Is Hella Good

    Why are Brits so obsessed with halloumi? Just Eats Life's Jen Phanomrat (and New Yorker for life!) and expat-in-Europe Katie Quinn look at the hella complicated history of halloumi. Some more ways to houdini cheese into your life: Cheddar Brownies recipe from Katie's newest book (!)the  Masamman Halloumi Curry Jen mentionsSpecial thanks to our listeners for your questions and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music. Have a Q for us? Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured.

    27 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Chicken or the Egg With Julie Nolke

    New-Yorker-for-life Jen keeps her eggs in her fridge; Katie, who's now in Puglia, used to but now doesn't—as per her Egg Guy's (yup) recommendation. We look at which cultures chill vs. not, what makes an egg brown or white (and orange-yolked!), if a "proper" omelet even exists, and consult very special guest, Canadian actress and comedian Julie Nolke on her breakfast feelings. Check out Julie's vids on YouTube, or follow her @julienolke on Instagram and @juliemarienolke on Twitter. Special thanks to Michelle (@Michelle_MadisonTV) for your question and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music. Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured!

    32 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Breakfast! With Zoe Kelly

    Quick: are you a pancakes or eggs benny person? Congee or oats?  Filipino-Thai New Yorker Jen Phanomrat grew up with silog for breakfast; Katie Quinn's Midwestern household usually had cereal. On this episode, they discuss breakfast traditions across the world, and discover many surprising universalities. They're joined by Chef and Founder of Little Chef & Me Zoe Kelly, who shares a dunktastic idea we'll be making our new morning tradition. Special thanks to our listeners Clifton and Janet (@JustJanet69) for your questions, and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music. Have a Q for us? Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured.

    29 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    The History of Ketchup Is Bananas With Frankie Celenza

    Who knew ketchup could be so controversial? Co-hosts Katie Quinn and Jen Phanomrat are joined by Tastemade's Frankie Celenza to discuss which foods are OK to smother in the stuff, catsup's surprising original formula (hint: no tomato), banana ketchup (!), homemade ketchup (!!), and why Heinz has remained king.  You can find Frankie's Tastemade show, Struggle Meals, on most streaming platforms, or follow his kitchen adventures on Instagram at @frankiecooks. Special thanks to listeners for your questions and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music. Have a Q for us? Send us a voice memo for a chance to be featured.

    30 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Aperitif AKA The Happiest Hour With Rachel Khoo

    Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn talk about the happiest hour, aka aperitivo, apéritif, and fika. They also talk about airplane food, ice cubes in wine, and how Apéritif author Rebekah Peppler and Food Network TV personality Rachel Khoo craft Friday coziness affordably. Special thanks to our listeners for your questions and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music. Got a Q for us? Record a voice memo and send it here for a chance to be featured!

    32 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    What Makes Food Go Viral? With Sophia Roe

    Co-hosts Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn discuss the history and concept of "cucina povera" (making the most from simple, seasonal ingredients); Anna Maggio's Under the Olive Tree; and how we can see hints of this "poor cooking" approach in viral food trends today. Later on, chef and VICE Counter Space's Sophia Roe shares why equal access greater representation is important even—especially—in food.  Special thanks to our listener Leo for your question and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music. Got a Q for us? Record a voice memo and send it here for a chance to be featured!

    30 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Nuts About Nut Butters With Chetna Makan

    It's a nutty episode: co-hosts Katie and Jen talk about Americans' obsession with peanut butter (plus Italians' indifference to the stuff), Haiti's "spicy peanut butter," and the various peanut "seasonings" in south Asian cuisines.  Later on Food52 resident and Great British Bake-Off semi-finalist Chetna Makan joins to talk about her later-in-life adoption and love of nut butters. Special thanks to listener Deandra for your question and Brian Quinn (@bqfunk) for our theme music.

    29 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    The Best Chili Oil, John Cena–Approved With James Park

    Co-hosts Katie (@QKatie) and Jen (@JenEatsLife) talk all things spice—and the not-so-nice. They trace peppers' trade routes and WWE professional wrestler John Cena's contribution to the chile crisp trend. Later in the episode, they dissect the anatomy of a perfect chili oil with Eater's social media manager James Park (@jamesyworld).  Special thanks to Allison for your question and Brian (@bqfunk) for our theme music! Have a Q? Send us a voice memo for a chance to get featured.

    33 min
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"Two Dope Queens meets Home Cooking" — Jen Phanomrat and Katie Quinn compare notes on everything from John Cena's influence on the chili crisp craze to ketchup's surprising origin, from either side of the Atlantic.

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  • Creator
    Food52, Katie Quinn, Jen Phanomrat
  • Episodes
    23
  • Seasons
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 The Food52 Podcast Network
  • Show Website
    Either Side Eaters

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