Life’s a Banquet with Zahra Tangorra & Nicole Bailey

In this greased up episode, Bretton and Z talk about their absolute favorite edible substance....BUTTER!! The holidays may mean family or giving to some, but to these to gluttons, it's all about butter!! Listen in to hear the duos tips for best ways to use butter, as well as a riveting tale of Americas first female butter sculptress!!! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy...

In this nail biting, turn of the century, talk of the town episode, national treasures Bretton Scott and Zahra Tangorra talk about everyones favorite thing to dunk in milk: COOKIES! Join the duo as they tell you about the woman who invented chocolate chip cookie and her amazing cookbook, and stick around for Bretton's tried and true cookie baking tips.....just the tips..... Life's a Banquet is pow...

Join your fave weirdos in this zany episode about some of the wackiest THANKSGIVING stories! Plus musical guest Burt Bacharach! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Hey ding dongs! This week, your co-hostess with the mostess, Zahra is serving up a mini Q&A Thanksgiving episode! Bretton is off doing some glam projects in the Windy City, so Z is answering some of your most perplexing Thanksgiving questions! Roasting racks, heart attacks, political confrontations with distant relatives, string beans and much more!! Tune in for some straight talk thats smothe...

Gobble gobble ladies and germs. In this weeks gravy soaked episode, Bretton and Z stuff you with fun facts on everyones 2nd favorite bird, just in time for Thanksgiving. Plus the ugly tale of turkey farming in America and the low down on the Presidential pardons for Tom Turkey! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

In this drunken episode, Bretton and Zahra discuss the highs and lows of WHISKEY! Makers Mark, Abe Lincoln, hot toddies, best bars for a whiskey cocktail and SO MUCH MORE!!! Also, please don’t forget to RATE/ REVIEW/ SUBSCRIBE! Xoxo! Happy fall drinking y’all! Over 21 of course! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...

BOO, boo’s! In this horrifying episode Z and B tell each other two spooky tales about Halloween things! Listen in to find out about the history of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Everyone’s favorite horror star VINCENT PRICE!! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Sexy babes rejoice! In this over the top fabulous episode B & Z talk about the highs & and lows in 1960’s food culture. The Vietnam War, The Kennedy’s and their influence on food culture, Julia Child and of course, KEY PARTIES!! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

B and Z talk about everyone’s favorite bivalve! This week the duo unveils two clamtastic stories about, that’s right, CLAMS!! Find out how the cast and crew of Titanic reacted to PCP laced clam chowder, plus clam cooking tips, chowder preference and more!!! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Hey kiddos! Join B & Z this week as they talk about the highs and lows of America’s sweetheart: CORN! From its mysterious roots, to crop circles and polenta and most importantly, the strange history of CORN FLAKES and their anti masturbatory origins!! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

In this blazing hot and dripping wet episode, Bretton and Z explore where the two best hinges in life, food and sex, intertwine. Sploshing, edible underware, what to eat and not to eat before getting freaky, plus a VERY special interview from AUNTIE ANGEL aka THE GRAPEFRUIT LADY! She blesses us with her amazing life story and her famous & food based sex techniques! Lick it up babes!  Life's a...

No carbs. No fat. Lot of fat. Too many beans! In this weeks episode Bretton and Z deep dive into the most INSANE diets in history! We highlight Susan Powter and her quest to “STOP THE INSANITY!!!” Plus Bretton’s dear friend Steve and his dramatic weight loss, finding a balance and where the hell is Richard Simmons anyway?! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://a...

Bretton and Z talk bread in this weeks episode. Specifically the ugly, racist history of white bread in America. The duo is honored to have bread legend Richard Bourdon, of the Berkshire Mountain Bakery, as their very special guest! Listen in as they explore the beauty of bread, as well as the deep lows of its commercialized spawn! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at...

In this nail biting episode, Bretton and Z talk about burgers! How we like them, where to get them, and most importantly, their global impact.  The team is joined by renowned farmer, Dominic Palumbo, owner of the exquisite "Moon In The Pond" farm in Sheffield MA, who offers his expertise about grass fed meat, responsible farming and meat culture in America. Listen in as the gang waxes about cheese...

This week Bretton and Z are nuts about nuts- Hickory nuts to be exact! And Black Walnuts! And Chestnuts! All the forgotten nuts of North America! Bretton interviews his dad; doctor and nut expert, Bob Scott. Nut jokes ensue. Now that’s a tough nut to crack! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

In this episode Bretton and Z get kind of drunk as they discuss the grimy history of Gin and the Gin Martini! Special guest Robby Nelson of Plymouth Gin joins the conversation to add a little credibility to the mix. Also some fab guest appearances by Craig from Yesterday's News antique shop, Preston, Justin and the world famous MARTY!!! Drink up kiddos!! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast ....

Think you know everything there is to know about food media? Well babes, we are here to introduce you to the infamous Fanny Cradock! Bretton & Z unpack the woman, the myth, the EYEBROWS! Tune in to find out everything about the beyond crazed life of this food TV legend. Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Bretton & Z reveal the history of Bagels & Lox in New York City, and explore the wonderful food contributions of Jewish immigrants and beyond! Zahra’s mom, Bobbie, and famous lox peddler, Peter Shelsky, weigh in on the conversation too! Find out the gangs favorite Jewish delicacies and why we should all care about preserving America as a melting pot for all kinds of people. Life's a Banque...

Is there anything more glamorous than the New York high society of the 1940’s? Well, behind the glitz of every shiny gold dining room and marbled hotel penthouse was the grime and grunting of the workforce that made it all possible. And nothing much has changed since! Bretton and Z discuss Ludwig Bemelmans, who chronicled the going on’s of the day in his fantastic book “Hotel Bemelmans”.  Life's a...

In this difficult to digest episode, Bretton and Z discuss the infamous zoo animal dinner party of Christmas 1870. The duo also gives tips for a modern dinner party on a budget, minus the elephant! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bretton and Zahra deep dive in to the strange path to success of “The Colonel”. Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week Bretton and Zahra talk bankruptcy, sploshing and banging the bottom of the bottle!!! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this edge of your seat episode, Bretton and Zahra uncover the sorted past of the oceans most beloved bug! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode Bretton and Zahra chat about the early days of the ice trade! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Bretton and Zahra discuss the struggle of the bubble during wartime! Life's a Banquet is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .