Episodes
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233 - Best Fruit to Buy in July 2024
July is a great time for fresh fruit. So many great options from the sweetest cherries of the year to donut peaches that taste like pie to all the berries and a plum that is part cherry!
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232 - How to Reduce Asparagus Waste
Seeing too much asparagus go to waste in your house? Listen to today's episode to get some tips and some inspiration to help you reduce asparagus so that you can enjoy every single bite.
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231 - Best Fruit to Buy in May 2024
Stone fruit is back with a vengeance this month and learn about all the other different fruits and that you should be buying during the month of May in this month's fruit picks episode.
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230 - Why You Should Buy More Shallots
Have you ever bought shallots before? If the answer is no, I'm going to give you some reasons in today's episode, why you should be buying them.
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229 - Why You Should Air Fry All the Proteins
You are about to listen to a love letter to the air fryer and how it can make all your favorite proteins and turn them into something amazing. I am not alone in reading this love letter today, Christine Pittman from Cook the Story and the Recipe of the Day podcast is here to share her favorite…
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228 - Sorting Through All the Smiley Faced Citrus
Have you ever been overwhelmed by all the different smiley face bags of citrus you've seen in your produce department? Today, I'm going to give you a few tips to help sort through those and decide what is the best citrus that you should be buying.
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227 - Is Flank Steak a Good Value?
In today's episode, learn about whether a flank steak is a good value or not.
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226 - How to Make Dinner from Costco Frozen Foods
In today's episode, you're going to get a little peak at what you may find in the freezer section of your local Costco store. We're focusing on what foods are really great to have on hand for dinner time. And I'll let you know that a lot of these are great..in the air fryer.
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225 - The Children of the Honeycrisp
In this episode, learn about some new apple varieties that were made by crossing some apple variety with the Honeycrisp. The Honeycrisp has a lot of children now here, and we're going to talk about some of those today. Check out my new substack page - What Apple to Eat Today
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224 - How to Make the Most of Broccoli
On today's episode, we're going to talk about how to get the most out of your broccoli so that none of it ever goes to waste. Check out my blog post - Can You Eat Broccoli That Has Turned Yellow to learn more about when broccoli goes bad and get my recipe for Air Fryer Frozen Broccoli.
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223 - Best Fruit to Buy in April 2024
Mangos, Pixies, and Wild Twist apples are just a few fruits I will be buying this month. In this episode I am going to help you pick out the best fruit in the month of April.
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222 - How I Used Leftovers in March
In this podcast episode, I'm going to share with you how I've found creative ways, this month to use up leftover foods in my fridge, so that they didn't go to waste. If you are looking for help with your meal plan or just wondering what I am cooking up each week, check out my new Substack page -...
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221 - The Foods I Ate at Expo West
In today's episode, I'm going to share my experience at Expo West, a trade show in Anaheim, California. Hear about all the amazing delicious food I ate during the show.
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220 - How to Enjoy the Best Spring Ingredients with Tessa
Spring has sprung. So it's THE time to talk about all the delicious spring recipes you can make with the best ingredients of the season. Today I have Tessa from Sprig & Spoon on my podcast to chat about her favorite spring ingredients and recipes. We also talk about gardening and why spring is…
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219 - Why Would You Buy a Boneless Ham
Hey podcast listeners. This past week I went to Expo West in Anaheim, California. It's one of the largest food trade shows that feature so many great companies sharing their natural and organic products that are found in grocery stores. I will be talking more about my experience there next week....
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218 - Essential Pantry List for Seafood Cooking:
In today's episode I am chatting up again with my friend Christina from the Weekday Pescatarian. Today we are going to focus on the essential items you need in your pantry to become a pro at seasoning seafood.
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217 - Expo West Preview
In this episode, I am going to be talking about heading to Expo West, the big trade show in the natural, organic, and healthy products industry. It takes place in Anaheim, California this week. I will share with you a little about the Expo as well as talk about the products that have already been...
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216 - Learning to Use More Spices with Nosheen
Are you bored of using the same old spices everyday? Do you really want to up and expand your spice game? Come learn about some amazing spices today with my friend Nosheen from Untold Recipes by Nosheen. After listening to this episode, I promise you'll be seeking out new spices, some you may…
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215 - Best Fruit to Buy in March 2024
In this episode learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store or farmers market during the month of March. At top of mind is citrus, apples, and grapes. Check out my show notes page to learn more about the different varities and sign up to receive my fruit season emails. If...
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214 - Best Fruit to Buy in February 2024
In this episode learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store or farmers market during the month of February. At top of mind is citrus, apples, and grapes. Check out my show notes page to learn more about the different varities and sign up to receive my fruit season emails.…
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213 - When to Buy a Rib Roast for Christmas
In this episode, I am going to share with you the optimal time to buy a Standing Rib Roast or Prime Rib for your Christmas dinner. I am going to look at the best timing to allow you to get a good deal and still have time to season and dry age the meat ahead of time for optimal flavor.
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212 - The Gift of Local Raw Unfiltered Honey
Today's episode learn about how an almost 100 year old company is bringing local regional honey to the masses. And find out how you can give the gift of raw unfiltered honey, to members of your hive this holiday season.
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211 - 5 Tips for Meal Planning During the Holidays
In today's episode I want to give you some tips on meal planning during the holidays, so that you don't waste food, money, or time. To learn more about meal planning, check out my Master Your Meal Plan substack.
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210 - My Favorite Food to Gift for Christmas
In today's episode I am bringing to you an updated version of Episode 055 Give the Gift of Spices. If you are looking for a gift for someone in your family that loves to cook or bake, learn what spices make for the perfect gift to help them elevate their food. Check out my show notes page to…
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209 - What to Have for Christmas Baking
Are you planning to do some baking this season? Before you do that, it's a great time to stock up your pantry with all the baking supplies. Join me in a conversation with Ashley from Big Flavors from Tiny Kitchen about what are some things you will want to have in pantry. Ashley also shares some…
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208 - Best Fruit to Buy in December
In this episode learn what fruit you should be looking out for in the grocery store or farmers market during the month of December. At top of mind is citrus, apples, and the last call for fresh cranberries. Check out my show notes page to learn more about the different varities and sign up to...
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207 - Best Ginger for Christmas Baking
In this episode, I am going to share the potential origin of why ginger and gingerbread are associated with Christmas. I will also share with you what type of ginger is my must have for making homemade gingerbread this time of year.
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206 - How to Cook Seafood on the Stove Top
Hi podcast listeners, I hope you have been enjoying our seafood interviews with Christina from the Weekday Pescatarian. Today we add another episode to the series. This time we are talking about how to cook seafood on your stove top. Find out what ingredient from the grocery store she shares that…
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205 - How NOT to Waste Your Thanksgiving Leftovers
Today you may find your fridge is full of leftover food. Do you think you will eat it all? Or do you expect some will go into the trash can? In this episode I am going to share with you some valuable tips to try and help avoid any leftovers going to waste.
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204 - Why Grocery Shop on Black Friday
In this episode I will talk about why going grocery shopping on Black Friday after you just cooked a big meal the day before can be a good idea.
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203 - How to Reduce Thanksgiving Food Waste
It's Thanksgiving this week. Most of us are probably planning to spend a good amount of money at the grocery store with the hope that none of the food goes to waste. In this episode, Frances from Cooking With Our CSA join me to talk about ways to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving.
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202 - How to Buy the Right Amount of Food for Thanksgiving
Are you concerned about buying too much food for Thanksgiving? Or not enough food for Thanksgiving? In this episode, I will share some tips to help buy the right amount of food for Thanksgiving, so nothing goes to waste.
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201 - What to Expect to Pay for a Turkey 2023
Wondering how much it's going to cost for a turkey this year? Trying to keep the meal within budget? Join me for a conversation in today's episode with Frances from Cooking With Our CSA. We talk about the different prices for turkeys we have seen and she will share the great deal she recently got...
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200 - How to Properly Temp a Turkey
Does the thought of cooking your Thanksgiving turkey bring you joy or stress? Whether you feel intimidated by the bird or you just want to cook the perfect turkey, I am going to help with that today. I have Chef Martin from ThermoWorks on hand to talk turkey and temperature. He will share with us...
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199 - Don't Throw Away Those Bones
What do you do with those bones from your Thanksgiving turkey? Throw them to the trash? Throw them to the dog? I am going to tell you why you need to save those bones for a post Thanksgiving use.
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198 - How to Shop Early for Thanksgiving
Do you hate grocery shopping the day before Thanksgiving? In this episode, I am going to talk about why that is completely unnecessary.
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197 - Troubleshooting Whipped Cream for Thanksgiving Pies
Do you want fresh whipped cream for your Thanksgiving pies? But you don't want to make it on Thanksgiving Day? Or maybe you have made it in the past but always seem to overwhip it and make butter instead. I have my friend Erin from the blog State of Dinner on the podcast today to help you problem...
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196 - The Best Turkey Breast Recipe Ever
I got to say recently I have come up with a new turkey breast recipe that is by far the best I have ever made. A 48 hour dry brine and using an air fryer are my keys. Come listen along to how I make this and you will have the most delicious white meat for your Thanksgiving dinner.
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195 - Best Fruit to Buy in November
In this episode learn what the best fruit to buy this month is as we head into the holiday season.
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194 - Having Fun with Pasta Shapes and Flavors
If you thought that the best pasta only came from Italy, I am going to show you in today's interview about a company out of New York that is turning all sorts of different styles and flavors of pasta that will make you proud to buy American.
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193 - The Most Geometric Vegetable
Today, we're talking about geometric spiral patterns that repeat called fractals. No, I didn't turn this into a math podcast. I'm talking about one of the most visually stunning vegetables in the world. Romanesco.
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192 - How to Bake Seafood
Hi podcast listeners, I hope you have been enjoying our seafood interviews with Christina from the Weekday Pescatarian. Today we had another episode to the series. This time we are talking about how to bake seafood to perfection.
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191 - Homemade Candy Corn
What is your opinion on candy corn? Is it a delicious sweet fall treat or something that makes you want to gag? Whatever side of the fence you are on, you will want to hear about how I have made my own candy corn before and it blows away anything you can buy.
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190 - Pumpkin Donuts at Home
The best thing about buying donuts at a cider mill is that if you go at the right time, they are hot out of the oven. Let me show you how to have that experience for yourself at home with a recipe for homemade mini pumpkin donuts, you can customize yourself.
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189 - Quick Recipes with Breanna
Are you looking for more ideas for quick recipes, especially ones that use up ingredients you have in your fridge or pantry. Then you need to listen to today's episode where I am interviewing Breanna from Knead the Recipe.
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188 - How to Make Breakfast on an Electric Griddle
In today's episode learn why having a cheap appliance like the electric griddle can help you make breakfast simple and easy for your family.
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187 - Veggie Spotlight - Squash
Today I am back with another episode in our veggie spotlight series where I speak with my friend Amy from Veggies Save the Day. This time we are talking about one of the big stars of the fall vegetable scene - the squash. Come learn more about them and get some recipe inspiration.
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186 - Trader Joe's and Squash Zig Zags
Do you like crinkle cut fries? I certainly do. I found a new way to make them in the air fryer with an ingredient you can get at Trader Joe's and here is a spoiler, they aren't potatoes.
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185 - Sweet & Tart Green Apples
Wondering if there are other green apples besides Granny Smith. Spoiler alert, there are! And this episode, I'm sharing some of the varieties I've tried. And ones you should be looking out for.
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184 - Pumpkin Yeast Bread
What do you think of when you think of pumpkin bread? The perfect loaf for a sandwich? Maybe not until today, when I talk about how to make a yeast pumpkin bread that is perfect for your next sandwich.