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Amuse News

by Heritage Radio Network

Amuse News is your source for food news, interviews from the food world, and more. We’ll engage with food storytellers—from chefs to advocates to people working in the field. Publishing multiple days a week, Amuse News is a destination for everyone who’s looking for a fun and insightful look at the world of food.

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  1. 1% for the Planet Global Summit

    Thanks for joining as we talk about the 1% for the Planet Global Summit. And check out Cornucopia Institute and Zafran, two of the organizations I spoke with. Take our HRN Audience Survey Progressive Hedonist—Dr. Ayanna Elizabeth Johnson Knead to Know—Steven Clarke (Golden Krust) & Lily McQueen...

  2. Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Annual Event!

    We are joined by our fellow and food journalist Jessica Gingrich, who reported from the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund annual benefit at Chelsea Market in NYC. We talk about Anne's legacy, the event, and include a lot of attendee commentary. Cover photo credit: Romanchophoto and Mike Vitelli. Amuse…

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  3. Jesse Ito

    On this episode we sit down with Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya, one of Philadelphia's best and most well-regarded sushi restaurants. We talk with Jesse about his cooking past and inspiration, bringing izakaya and omakase together, how music is used in Royal Izakaya, and a lot more. Amuse News is...

  4. Christine D'Ercole

    Today I'm joined by co-host Amy Currie and our special guest Christine D’Ercole (Instagram) is a writer, public speaker, decorated competitive cyclist, Peloton instructor, and founder of Wordshop™, a workshop in self-talk. Through storytelling and interactive journaling, Christine provides...

  5. A Feast for the Senses

    Thanks for joining us today! Below are your links from today's show. More later this week! A Feast for the Senses—get tickets now! Knead to Know! Now on HRN. Are These Corporations Pocketing Your Kid’s Lunch Money? 36 Hours in Door County, Wisconsin Bord Bia on The Speakeasy Snacky Tunes: The...

  6. Unexpected Lessons from an Unknown Place

    Today we're joined by Steve Hoffman, the author of A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France. And please consider joining us for our 15th anniversary event, A Feast for the Senses, on September 29. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network.…

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  7. Amuse News 8/16 — Chef Joey Maggiore

    Today's guest is Chef Joey Maggiore, author of Brunch King: A Cookbook. Fun conversation, thanks for joining! A Feast for the Senses—get tickets now! Bittman with Michael Bennet Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy…

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  8. Amuse News 8/14 — Seaflow Ocean Gin

    Join us as we talk to Manya Rubinstein of ISCO about their Seaflow Ocean Gin and a bunch of other topics. Also... A Feast for the Senses—get tickets now! KCRW Good Food—Featuring Meat + Three! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.…

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  9. Amuse News 7/23 — Marisel Salazar

    Today's guest is Marisel Salazar, who joins us to talk about her new cookbook, Latin-Ish. Enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  10. Amuse News 7/16 — Barkha Cardoz

    Very excited to have Barkha Cardoz of Cardoz Legacy as our guest today. Please enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  11. Amuse News 7/9 — Yasmin Fahr

    Thanks for joining as we talk to Yasmin Fahr, a cookbook writer, recipe developer and a contributor to NYT Cooking. We talk about her new cookbook, Cook Simply, Live Fully. Among the other things mentioned in this episode: Inside Julia’s Kitchen: Meet Alice Waters Again Meat + Three: Our Cheese,...

  12. Amuse News 6/28 — Hope in the Water

    Today I'm speaking with Jennifer Bushman of Fed by Blue about the new documentary series Hope in the Water. Enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…

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  13. Amuse News 6/27 — Fancy Food Show

    Thanks for joining us for this conversation with Ceybon AF's Dr. Giulietta Octavio, along with a quick recap of the great Fancy Food Show in NYC. Enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at...

  14. Amuse News 6/13 — Karen Katz (former EP of Emeril Live)

    Thanks for joining us today to talk with Karen Katz, author of the new book Getting Sauced: How I Learned Everything I Know About Food From Working in TV. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at...

  15. Amuse News 6/11 — Food News

    Thanks for joining as we run down some of the things we've been reading and listening to this week. Among the things discussed: James Beard Award Winners Food with Mark Bittman: Fadi Kattan Proof Podcast: Buy Me Some Biryani and Cracker Jacks Grist: Heat waves making restaurant workers unsafe…

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  16. Amuse News 6/4 — Celebrating World Ocean Day

    Thanks for joining us as we talk with Nicole Condon of the Marine Stewardship Council about World Ocean Day. Check out their work and get involved! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at…

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  17. Amuse News 5/31 — Mark Bittman

    Today I got to speak with the legendary Mark Bittman, of The Bittman Project, among many other things. He also mentioned Community Kitchen as a project he's deeply involved in. A few things mentioned in the episode: Gastropod: Sugar’s Dark Shadow Time Out’s 20 Best Cities for Foodies NYT: In…

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  18. Amuse News 5/29 — INDAY NYC

    Thanks for joining us to talk to Basu Ratnam, the creator of INDAY, an Indian restaurant group in NYC. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  19. Amuse News 5/24 — Complex History of Pralines

    Thanks for joining! Today we talk to HRN intern and journalist Jess Gingrich, who was the lead producer on the most recent episode of Meat + Three, "The Bittersweet History of Pralines." Among other things discussed on the show: America’s Test Kitchen’s Proof Series Special Season: 100 Proof The...

  20. Amuse News 5/23 — Erling Wu-Bower

    Thanks for joining. Today we talk with Chef Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading in Chicago. We talk about Erling's roots in New Orleans, the parallels between music and food, his restaurant, the food scene in Chicago, and desert island records! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and...

  21. Amuse News 5/21 — Julia Child Foundation

    Today I'm chatting with Todd Schulkin and Lauren Salkeld of The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts about their work and the Julia Child Awards. Thanks for tuning in! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See...

  22. Amuse News 5/17 — Friday News Roundup

    Thanks for tuning in. This week we bring you a bunch of food stories. Enjoy! The Bear Season 3 is coming Gastropod: Why Are Restaurants So Loud? Bittman Project: The Unseen Role of Prisons in Our Food System Snacky Tunes: Delco Rose Hoagies & The Immaculates The Speakeasy: What’s Not to Like?...

  23. Amuse News 5/16 — Adam Diltz of Elwood Restaurant

    Thanks for joining us! We are talking with Chef Adam Diltz of Elwood Restaurant in Philadelphia. This was a lot of fun. Enjoy. If you're in Philly or come to Philly, check it out: https://www.elwoodrestaurant.com/ Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original...

  24. Amuse News 5/9 — Beer Sessions Radio

    Today we welcome to Jimmy Carbone of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy is 700 episodes in, and still broadcasts from Roberta’s as often as he can. And we touch on a few other things as well: A Year on Ozempic Taught Me We’re Thinking About Obesity All Wrong Growing Mushrooms from Food Waste Food with…

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  25. Amuse News 5/8 — Snacky Tunes

    Thanks to Darin of Snacky Tunes for joining us, and congrats on 600 episodes! Check out Darin's Substack. Other things discussed: NYC food finds: KRU and One Bite Omakase Decoder Ring: How the Jalapeno Lost Its Heat What’s with the Mold? A Blue Cheese Crash Course Panera drops Charged Lemonade...

  26. Amuse News 5/7 — Drought, Mexico, and Beer

    Thanks for joining us today as we talk with Chelsea Carrick, who was nominated for a James Beard Media Award for her piece for Good Beer Hunting, "Waiting for the Rain — How Drought in Northern Mexico Impacts the Country's Beer Industry." Among the other topics discussed today: The Paleo Diet and...

  27. Amuse News 5/3 — At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy

    Thanks for joining as I speak with Katherine Miller, the James Beard Media Award nominated author of At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy. The other things I touch on: Queer Food Conference in the NYT Florida Bans Lab-Grown Meat McDonald's Creating Biggest Burger Yet Walmart Recalls Ground...

  28. Amuse News 5/2 — Pizza Pod Party

    Thanks to Alfred and Arthur of Pizza Pod Party for joining me today. See you on Friday. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

  29. Amuse News 4/30 — Philadelphia

    Thanks for joining us on this episode looking at Philadelphia food news, content, and more. Some of the things discussed: Nashville auction fundraiser—Maggie Rose VIP tickets, Russell Hotel stay, dinner at Blue Aster Delicious City Podcast C-Cap Philly Pheast Philly’s Summerlong Happy Hour is…

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  30. Amuse News 4/26 — Were You Raised By Wolves?

    Thanks for tuning and thanks to our guest Nick Leighton, a co-host of the podcast Were You Raised By Wolves? Some of the things discussed today: Where Do IPAs Come From? Is Plant Based Meat More Sustainable? Just a few more days to bid on the Nashville package, where you could win a VIP…

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  31. Amuse News 4/24 — Queer Food Conference

    Thanks to Alex Ketchum for joining us to talk about the Queer Food Conference. A couple other links for the things mentioned: Culture + Flavor—Klancy Miller Beer Sessions—10 Years of Transmitter Brewing Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar...

  32. Amuse News 4/23 — Empowering Storytellers

    Thanks for joining us today, and thanks to our guest Elizabeth Fisher. Among the topics discussed: Marine Stewardship Council + Earth Day The Fight for Dairy Diversity in Public Schools Coffee drinking hits record high Mitigate your exposure to “forever chemicals” in food Culture + Flavor—Klancy...

  33. Amuse News 4/19 — America the Bountiful + Maggie Rose

    Thanks for joining us for this special episode with two interviews, one with Capri Cafaro and one with Maggie Rose. Among the topics covered today: America the Bountiful from Capri Cafaro Maggie Rose and the special Nashville Charity Buzz auction package The Food Section—Bureau Chiefs Picks Good...

  34. Amuse News 4/18 — Passover + Jewish Cooking

    Thanks for joining! Some links below to stories we covered today. And thank you to Amanda Dell of Jewish Food Society, and here's the new book, The Jewish Holiday Table. What Makes Food Kosher? Decaf coffee takes off AND … BUT: Decaf coffee could potentially be unsafe for human consumption The...

  35. Amuse News 4/12 — News + Podcast Roundup

    Thanks for joining! We have a news and podcast roundup today. Enjoy! Diaspora Chefs Shaping BBQ Code Switch on Bug Eating In the Sauce: Building Full Funnel on Amazon Meat + Three is coming back! The Speakeasy: No Laws When You’re Drinking Whiskey Culture + Flavor is coming back this Sunday! 228...

  36. Amuse News 4/11 — Best 100 Restaurants in NYC

    Thanks for joining today. Help us spread the word by sharing this episode with your friends! Among the things covered: Small format grocery store Carding people for non alcoholic drinks Chili crunch controversy A Taste of the Past: Eating Peru Charity Buzz Maggie Rose Auction 100 Best NYC...

  37. Amuse News 4/9 — Pizza Talk

    Today we're talking pizza. Links and topics covered below... Pizza Quest—New episode featuring Peter Friedman, who runs All Purpose Pizza Shop Snacky Tunes—Darin hits both coasts, with NYC Chef Dan Kluger of Greywind, and with Matt Costa at Dangerbird Studios in LA Donate to our 15th Anniversary...

  38. Amuse News 4/5

    Thanks for tuning in. Topics covered in this episode: Our new show, Feast + Harmony, hosted by Christine-Sykes Lowe, which explores the culinary crossroads of arts, entertainment, and tourism HRN's former intern Sasha DuBose's piece in Washington Square News Check out the work and content around...

  39. Amuse News 4/4

    Thanks for joining us! Among the topics covered: Here's the Jose Andres op-ed published in the New York Times California's fast food minimum wage Food misinformation piece in The Hill Eat Your Heartland Out and America the Bountiful HRN 15th Anniversary Tour—check out our offerings New episode of...

  40. Amuse News 4/2

    In this first episode, we discuss food news of the day, and bring you an episode with Chef Mike Lund (World Central Kitchen volunteer, The Inn At Little Washington). Among the things discussed in this episode: The tragic news that members of the World Central Kitchen team were killed in an...

  41. Mother's Day Special: Conversations From the Kitchen Table

    To celebrate Mother’s Day, the founders of the storytelling website Eat, Darling, Eat present conversations with some of your favorite HRN hosts, this time talking personally about their own mother/daughter relationships and the ways that food helps to explore and define the family dynamics,...

  42. Charleston Wine + Food 2022 Preview with Gillian Zettler

    Join Caity and HRN's new Head of Growth, Frank Mentesana, as they welcome back Gillian Zettler, Executive Director of the Charleston Wine and Food Festival. Gillian has a sneak peak of how the 2022 festival (back in person after 2 years!) will be different, more inclusive, and filled with…

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  43. Pentagram’s Paula Scher and Jeff Close on HRN’s New Look

    After two years of fundraising and planning, HRN is thrilled to unveil a new visual identity and website. To share some behind-the-scenes insight into the redesign process HRN’s Executive Director Caity Moseman Wadler and Communications’s Director Kat Johnson sat down with the iconic Pentagram...

  44. Anna Bornstein of World Central Kitchen

    From hurricanes and earthquakes to Covid-19, World Central Kitchen is always one of the first organizations on the ground anytime crisis strikes. Caity and Kat welcome Anna Bornstein, WCK's Relief Operations Lead to talk about their mission: using the power of food to nourish communities and...

  45. Catching Up with Fulton Stall Market

    Bob Lewis and Stephen Dima of Fulton Stall Market (located in New York City's South Street Seaport) join Kat and Hannah to kick off the season with a conversation on public markets, agritourism, CSAs, and the legend of Sloppy Louie's. Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit…

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  46. Meet South Carolina's Chef Ambassadors, Part Two

    This episode was produced in partnership with Discover South Carolina and Charleston Wine + Food. This week on HRN Happy Hour, we’re learning about South Carolina’s culinary scene from the people who know it best: its Chef Ambassadors! Meet Kevin Mitchell and Jamie Daskalis, of Charleston and...

  47. Meet South Carolina's Chef Ambassadors, Part One

    This episode was produced in partnership with Discover South Carolina and Charleston Wine + Food. This week on HRN Happy Hour, we’re learning about South Carolina’s culinary scene from the people who know it best: its Chef Ambassadors! Meet Raffaele Dall’Erta and Jason Tufts, of Sumter and Aiken,...

  48. Gillian Zettler on the Future of Charleston Wine + Food

    The Executive Director of CHSWFF (Charleston Wine + Food Festival) joins us to talk about favorite memories from the 2020 festival, what the organization has planned for a virtual celebration in 2021, and how they're using this 'off' year to strategize on how to make future iterations of the...

  49. Presenting Fields Episode 1: Seeds and Time Travel

    On this episode of HRN Happy Hour we're thrilled to present the first episode of one of HRN's newest shows: Fields. Fields brings you the stories of people who are working in urban agriculture—for money, for fun, to feed the hungry, and for entirely other reasons. In each episode, hosts Melissa...

  50. Talking Podcasts with Jeff Gross

    The HRN Crew (Kat, Caity, Hannah, and Jess) welcome Jeff Gross of Midroll/Stitcher to talk about the wild and wonderful podcast industry. Jeff shares some insights on how 2020 has changed listener behavior, as commute times have decreased but new "quarantine hobbies" have emerged. The crew talks...

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Amuse News is your source for food news, interviews from the food world, and more. We’ll engage with food storytellers—from chefs to advocates to people working in the field. Publishing multiple days a week, Amuse News is a destination for everyone who’s looking for a fun and insightful look at the world of food.

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