Food Chat

Today's show is all about jam! Greg interviews Maura Gramzinski, a professional jam maker. Learn the difference between jelly, preserves, and jam. Learn how to make your own or buy Maura's at www.redcamper.comFood Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 years in th...

Today's topic for Food Chat with Host Greg Bloom is "learn where spices come from." Greg interviews Reina Dutton at Rocky Mountain Spice. Reina explains the basics and origins of spices and what essential spices you should have in your kitchen. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gr...

Greg interviews Jerry Sonnenberg, a former Colorado State Senator and Representative to discuss how food/ag policy is made and how you can best get involved in local decisions for issues you care about. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 years in the food business...

Greg and Gretchen Bloom explain the three types of hams sold in the marketplace and how to cook up awesome tasting baby back pork ribs at home and save a lot of money doing so. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 years in the food business working in food plants, se...

Greg Bloom and Chef Jackson interview Julia Lennon from We Don’t Waste. We Don’t Waste redistributes food so that it doesn’t go into the landfill and keeps people from going hungry. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 years in the food business working in food plant...

Learn the secrets of making great sauces and gravy. Chef Jackson and Greg discuss how to make sauces and gravies for any occasion. They explain the basics and secrets of great chefs. A great sauce compliments any meal and can even bail out a poor entree. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory...

Chef Jackson and Greg interview Eli Kolodny from Odell Brewing in Colorado. Eli explains the beer making process and the different types of beers his brewery makes. Listen along to find out how beer is made. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 years in the food busi...

Chef Jackson and Greg interview a professional sommelier, Scott Thomas from the Grappolo Wine School. Learn the basics about the common white and dark wines and how to pair a wine like a pro! Yes, you can find great imported wines below $25 per bottle. Listen to find out how. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each...

Host Greg Bloom and talks to Nina Teicholz from the Nutrition Coalition to discuss the national policy decisions in the current Administration regarding what's good for you and what's not. Are sugar and carb loaded cereals better for your health than whole natural meats, fruits and veggies? Apparently many policy decision makers believe so. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD,...

Greg Bloom and Chef Jackson Lamb interview John Addison and Ashley Warsh at the Markets Division of the Colorado Dept. of Agriculture. They explain how they help food brands and manufacturers learn the ins and outs of exporting. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 y...

Greg and Chef Jackson interview Chelsea Didinger and Bob Schork from the Colorado Dry Bean Committee. They discussed the reasons why we should eat more beans and how do we know that beans are actually good for us? They also talked about the upcoming Colorado Bean Summit in March. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. E...

Greg brings on his brother David Bloom to tell the story of how David turned their dad's green chili recipe into a successful business. You'll learn about how green chili is defined and made from a few simple ingredients and why it's such a sought after regional cuisine. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating f...

Greg interviews Jeff Prah at Leever's Locavore in Denver. Jeff runs the Hook & Hock Meat shop and the Oscars Eats. Jeff explains his passion for finding the best local meat products in the market and also why Leever's Locavor is such a special locally owned market with its amazing selection of local products. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, proc...

On today’s show, Greg Bloom and Chef Jackson Lamb host Hannah Moore and Colleen Daszliewicz from Food Bank of the Rockies. They explain how the Food Bank of the Rockies works every day to serve communities across Colorado and Wyoming and meet their mission, igniting the power of community to nourish people facing hunger. If you are interested in learning more, go to their website www.foodbankrocki...

On today’s show, Chef Jackson and Greg Bloom welcome Alastair Brogan, Chieftain at Vapor Distillery to Food Chat. Alastiar, born in Scotland, explains why he moved his family to Boulder, Colorado to make the world’s best distilled spirits. Alastair shares his unique way of making single malt American whiskey in Colorado. You’ll learn how just four ingredients, grain, water, yeast and oak barrels t...

Today's Show:It's Food Chat with Host Greg Bloom and Chef Jackson. On today's show, Greg and Chef Jackson discuss how to cook a restaurant quality steak at home, including where to buy your beef, how to best cook it all the pro chef tips to make your next steak dinner at home, so AWESOME!Food Chat is brought to you by www.ranchfreshmeats.com.

Today's Show:It's Food Chat with Host Greg Bloom and Chef Jackson. On today's show, Chef Jackson and Greg discuss the dependable kitchen gadgets that everyone should have and how to best use them to prepare delicious food. You'll learn about sous vide cooking, pellet smoking and how to cook with cast iron. Food Chat is brought to you by www.ranchfreshmeats.com.

Today's show is all about Sous Vide Cooking and How to Properly Cook Roasts. Chef Jackson and Greg share their secrets for successful sous vide cooking and how to cook up the perfect roast every time. They discuss beef, pork and lamb roasts. Tips and Tricks from Chef Jackson that you won't want to miss. Food Chat is brought to you by www.ranchfreshmeats.com.

Host Greg Bloom and Chef Jackson bring on Rich Schneider from Raquelitas Tortillas in Denver, CO. Rich explains how they make tortillas and chips the old fashioned way and with local ingredients. Raquelitas is a great local success story that you'll be glad your heard. Check out their website at www.raquelitas.com .Food Chat is brought to you by www.ranchfreshmeats.com .

Chef Jackson interviews Scott Jones from Royal Crest Dairy in Denver, CO. Scott shares the history of Royal Crest Dairy, discusses milk production and you'll learn what makes Royal Crest Dairy special when it comes to local milk delivery. Check out their website at www.royalcrestdairy.com .Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and...

"Should you stay or should you go?" The Pros and Cons of cooking at home vs eating out for Christmas and New Years. Chef Jackson and Greg list all the essentials to consider if you're planning on hosting/cooking for the holidays and what you need to ask the restaurant if you're thinking of going out for a holiday meal with a small group. Food Chat is about all things related to...

Today is the Wagyu beef edition with Roger Morgan from Morgan Ranch Beef. Roger explains how he got into raising Wagyu and Hereford beef breeds, how he produces world-class tasty beef year after year and the sustainability of the beef industry. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, wh...

Today's show is all about Beef Cattle Buying Basics. Steve Williams from JBS in Greeley, CO talks with hosts Greg & Jackson about his experience buying beef cattle and beef market fundamentals. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregory Bloom, who has spent 30 years in the food business...

Host Greg Bloom and Chef Jackson interview Tara Vander Dussen. Tara is a 5th generation dairy farmer, dairy advocate and sustainability consultant to family dairies. Tara shares insights into dairy farms, milk production and tells us why we don't have to feel guilty for eating cheese or butter. For more about Tara see https://taravanderdussen.com/Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD,...

Greg interviews chef Rob McDaniel in Oahu, Hawaii. Chef Rob shares insights into the Hawaiian food scene including how poke bowls got started, why beef ribeyes and short-ribs are so popular and how to find the best food on the island if you are a tourist. Food Chat is about all things related to FOOD, including growing food, processing food, cooking food and eating food. Each week, the Host Gregor...