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Send us a message here! What food is king for the big game? What big game do you have for Valentines Day? Only Jeff and Chris can go from snacks for a football game to romantic dinner ideas and proof of that is here in episode 28. You can also learn from their mistakes and NEVER eat this in the car. Food News: New Products and Menu Items Lindt Lindor Truffles for Valentines Day Checkers & Rall...

Send us a message here! Jeff and Chris took 27 episodes to talk about one of the best foods made in this world. Sausage! They guys reveal their top 3 list for sausage in this episode which is a good place to start. Also in Food News they talk about Pizza Hut's Spicy Lovers Pizza. Oreo products coming to the freezer aisle. The Batman and Little Caesars Pizza collab. Duncan Hines and Dolly and...

Send us a message here! Jeff and Chris talk about legumes in this episode. What is a a legume? Surprisingly healthy and you'd be surprised on what falls under the food group!  Food News has some alternative plans for White Castle Valentines Day. The 7-11 app gets a new subscription delivery option. Dukes.... Mustard? Jeff gets excited in trying some microgreens and Chris has low grades for a...

Send us a message here! Jeff and Chris talk about Diets in this episode of Fresh and Uncooked. In fact Jeff is starting one too! Keto, Mediterranean, Paleo, and Flexitarian diets are all discussed. Time to drop some pounds! In What's New Jeff tried the Beyond Chicken at KFC and Chris finally got around to sampling the breakfast menu at Chick Fil A. Food News Includes Leanguini at Noodles and...

Send us a message here! Season 2 and 2022 starts here!  Jeff and Chris have a lot of new things to talk about. It's a new season of Fresh and Uncooked and a lot of new food items are coming out. This episode the guys talk about Taco Bell's subscription service, Martha Stewart has a new restaurant, grocery delivery and Swiss Miss, Outback Steakhouse, and plant based Chorizo and Fried Chic...

Send us a message here! Happy Holidays! Happy New Year!  Jeff and Chris say goodbye to 2021 by talking about what went away this year. Also their favorite things they ate this past year, worst things they had, and what to eat more of in 2022. Season 1 of Fresh and Uncooked comes to a close and they look forward to Season 2 coming soon! It's episode 23 of Fresh and Uncooked!  Follow us on Twit...

Send us a message here! It is that time of year again! What are your favorite holiday treats? How come there isn't a traditional Christmas dinner menu like there is for Thanksgiving? Egg Nog to Sugar Cookies to Cheese Logs, Jeff and Chris tackle holiday treats. Food News: KFC Fire Log and Sweepstakes for a KFC Cabin Getaway, New Whisps Cheese Crumbs, and Cold Stone Creamery with some holiday...

Send us a message here! Nacho average podcast! Whether you like them classic style or loaded up with 10 toppings, Nachos are a food we think everyone can agree on. The history of the first Nacho order, ballpark nachos and "Nacho Cheese Sauce" Food News: Sugar Cookie Theme for Holiday Candy, Little Debbie Ice Cream, Jelly Belly going Dark Chocolate. It's episode 21 of Fresh and Uncoo...

Send us a message here! It's colder outside now and only going to get worse, well at least in the Chicagoland area, so it's time for soup! Jeff and Chris talk about their favorite soups. Chris gives some tips on making a solid stock Jeff gets passionate about Ramen. Both reveal what soup they go to when feeling under the weather. So put on a comfy sweatshirt, grab yourself a nice warm bo...

Send us a message here! Jeff and Chris continue their talk about Thanskgiving. Cooking tips and tips on being a guest. Leftovers of course and even a little bit on shopping the next day. The best holiday for food? Follow us on Twitter!  https://twitter.com/freshuncooked Check out our Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/freshuncooked/ We are on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@freshuncookedpodcast?...

Send us a message here! The FOOD Holiday! Thanksgiving is almost here and Jeff and Chris are excited. In this episode, they talk about what their favorite parts of the Thanksgiving meal. Also fake stuffing and chemical gravy? No it's gotta be made from scratch on this holiday.  Food News includes, Ugly Thanksgiving Sweaters, Cheddar Bay Biscuit Stuffing, and Mac N Cheese Sandwiches just need...

Send us a message here! You can't have good tasting food without flavor and spice is the key. Jeff and Chris talk about their Top 3 spices and what the key is to buying them. Also Jeff took a road trip to Memphis and had lots of good food. It is all in Episode 17 of Fresh and Uncooked. Food News: Perdue THANKSDIPPING Sauces, Caribou Coffee Holiday Lineup. White Castle Combos for Veteran'...

Send us a message here! When it comes to food, a container is usually involved. Whether it's keeping food warm on the way home from carryout or storing leftovers. Jeff and Chris cover all things storage and containers. Spice racks? Plastic wrap? Tupperware? Foil? Chinese takeout containers or Styrofoam? Food News: Frozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits at Walmart. 1 Net Carb Subway Bread. National Sandw...

Send us a message here! Jeff and Chris build their ultimate salad bar. We already know which dressings are there (Episode 4) but there needs to be more to pile on that cold salad plate. Chris also talks about a few things he tried from Taco Bell and Wendy's. Jeff tried the Ghost Pepper Chicken Nuggets from Burger King! Food News: Pineapple -O - Lantern for the pumpkin shortage - Red Lobster U...

Send us a message here! Caution! This episode is flammable!  Jeff and Chris talk about one of their favorite snacks, the potato chip. What do you think is the #1 flavor in the US? It is sort of surprising, so grab a bag of your favorite chips and take a listen. Food News: Jimmy Chips available in Walmart. Takis but Potato Crisps, and Wendy's Hot and Crispy Fries. It's episode 14 of Fresh...

Send us a message here! It's officially Spooky Season! Jeff and Chris talk about some of the NEW Halloween Candy on store shelves this year. Also what are the worst Halloween candies of all time? Food News: Temptations Cat Treats - Human Flavor?? Glow in the dark Pringles! After a night of stuffing your face full of Halloween treats, the very next day head out and grab a McRib, cause its back...

Send us a message here! We got a studio full of chicken nuggets and just like in episode #1, we did another taste off. Frank joins Jeff and Chris to find out who has the best chicken nuggets.  Food News: Lime Skittles is back! Also Baskin-Robbins Zombie Unicorn Ice Cream Cake... too much? It's episode 12 of Fresh and Uncooked!  Follow us on Twitter!  https://twitter.com/freshuncooked Check ou...

Send us a message here! Jeff and Chris talk about there favorites when it comes to the chicken nugget, what makes a good chicken nugget, and they really want to find out who has the BEST chicken nugget, so they have decided to have a taste off so they discuss which places should be included.  Food News: Chipotles debuts its new protein, brisket & Perdue will have their THANKSNUGGETS showing up...

Send us a message here! Everyone has to have a food that they don't enjoy eating or never eat but probably should! Listen to hear who doesn't like steak and who doesn't like avocado! Plus a few other surprises. Food News: Panera Bread has a Mac n Cheese Grilled Cheese, Hidden Valley Ranch for Halloween, and REESE'S brand iced coffee! It's episode 9 of Fresh and Uncooked! ...

Send us a message here! It is a bonus episode of Fresh & Uncooked!  Jeff and Chris each share their thoughts on what they tried. Jeff checked out the Einstein Brothers Bagels - Bacon & Queso Egg Sandwich and Chris tasted the Detroit Style Pizza from Pizza Hut.  Spoiler alert! One was rated high the other rated low. Very low. It's episode 10 of Fresh and Uncooked!  Follow us on Twitter...

Send us a message here! Set! Hut, Hut, EAT! It's football season and that means it's time for a good spread. Jeff and Chris talk about their favorite foods to enjoy while watching football.  Dips? Yes. Snacks? Yes! Dessert? Yes! Main course? So many options, so let Jeff and Chris give you some options. Also Chris has a bad experience with Good Housekeeping getting a recipe. Food News: 49...

Send us a message here! Chicken! Fried Chicken? Grilled Chicken? Smoked Chicken?  Chicken Nuggets to Chicken Parm and the almighty Chicken Wing, Jeff and Chris discuss America's favorite meat. Food News: Pizza Hut Detroit Style, Red Lobster Fan Favorite Returns, All Marshmallow Lucky Charms. It's episode 7 of Fresh and Uncooked!  Follow us on Twitter!  https://twitter.com/freshuncooked C...

Send us a message here! Bread.  The ultimate carb.  Historic yet still evolving.  The smell of freshly baked bread is almost as good as the taste.  Jeff and Chris discuss the best of the bread world in episode 6 of Fresh and Uncooked! Food News includes McDonald's newest treat, a brownie cookie coming in 2022 from the Girl Scouts, plant based chorizo that Chipotle is testing , and Chocolate D...

Send us a message here! Do you have a favorite kitchen gadget? Have you ever bought one that you just ended up being disappointed by? Jeff brings up 2 things in the kitchen you won't believe he does not have! Chris talks about 3 kitchen gadgets that he thinks would be great things to have in everyone's kitchen from beginner cook to pro home chef and at different price points. Food News i...

Send us a message here! Everyone has their favorite salad dressing!  Ranch is probably the favorite out there but maybe because you can use ranch dressing in so many other ways besides adding flavor to your favorite pile of veggies. Jeff and Chris discuss this and more including new crossover flavors for Lays Potato Chips. microwavable Rice-A-Roni, and Chris tried the new chicken nuggets from Pope...