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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 Beer Sessions Radio—The Cayuga Lake Scenic Byway Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and H...

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 News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Pr...

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 hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Pol...

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 practical and powerful tools for navigating the terrain of deprecatory self-talk to change the way we think...

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 Benjamin Hollywood & Rodes Rollins Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Netw...

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. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

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 Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell...

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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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, Ourselves NYT: Favorite Nutrition Takeaways from 2024 (So Far) Amuse News is hosted and produced by...

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 at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 FERN: The cafeteria as classroom   Beer Sessions: Live from CiderFeast in Portland, Maine Culture + Flav...

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 https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 ‘Where to Eat,’ Digesting the Complex New York Dining Scene Spill & Dish: Summer Fancy Food Show Prev...

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 https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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 Food Chain: The Burrito Story “Day Zero” for water in Mexico Switched on Pop / Gastropod: Is pop music...

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 Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy an...

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 Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...

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? Today: A Taco is a Sandwich Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Or...

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 music by Amar Sastry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

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 Mark Bittman: For Chantha Nguon, Family Recipes Are a Lifeline The Food Chain: Eat with your hands Amuse...

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 Meati raises $100 million round Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network....