Mirepoix Taste Buds

Still struggling to pronounce the name of this sauce? Us too. Well, at least now you will know what's in it. 

ALOHA and welcome to Season 2! This episode dives into Hawaiian history, traditional delicacies, and our adventures on O'ahu and the Big Island. It will have you ready to pack your bags even in the midst of this pandemic...or at least let you daydream about island breezes from the safety of your home. 

Looking for good luck in the new year? Us too! This week we talk about some of our favorite holiday traditions and how some cultures are celebrating this season around the world. 

Test your turkey day knowledge this week with a special Thanksgiving episode that dives into the first feast. We talk holiday classics, our favorites on the menu, and some seriously disturbing stats. So put on your comfy pants and be thankful this episode came just in time for you to spout some knowledge around the dinner table and impress the fam. Happy Thanksgiving!

Bye bye summer, and hello FALL! This week we talk about all of our favorites that are ready for harvest as we eat our way into hibernation mode. Warm bread and pies fresh from the oven fill homes with the autumnal smells of the holidays approaching. Bust out the crockpot and dust her off because it's time for hearty soups, stews and chilis to take center stage. 

Have you ever been out to dinner and didn't know which water glass was yours or reached for the wrong fork? Were you publically shamed for this unfortunate faux pas? Then join us as we play a game of Old School, New School, Never Heard of It with all the best food etiquette rules.

Are you a basic brunch betch or a large lunch and siesta kind of fella? No matter where and when you dine, the structure of the meal has important social implications. Grab a snack and join us as we talk about meal structures across the globe, how they have changed over time, the age of grazing, and why brunch can be problematic. 

Ever fallen victim to an invisible host that wants to liquify and feed on your flesh? This week's camping recap might even be too much for spooky season. We talk about the recipes that kept us satiated on the trail, the cooler packing hacks that were a success, and what's been keeping us so dang busy lately.  

Looking for new ways to stick it to the man AND be self-sustaining? Try foraging. Lost in the woods and not sure what to eat? If you don't know, don't go. This week, in preparation for our foray into the wild, we talk about open-hearth cooking, how to pack a cooler, and what's on this weekend's menu.  Note: If you are wondering what book Emily was talking about in this episode it was The Roug...

How did a tire company break into the food game and start calling the shots on what's hot? This week we talk about Michelin-rated restaurants, the qualifications to be a mystery diner, and what sets these eateries apart from the rest. 

They say everything is better fried, but how about humans? Ever wondered what we taste like? This week's discussion is not for the faint of heart or squeamish. We cover the taboo topic of people eating people, cannibalistic fetishes, serial killers with a taste for blood and more. This one is for all you murderinos and curious people that have thought, are we more like pork or beef?    C...

Sensitivity, intolerance, or allergy? This week we talk about the body's reaction when under siege from America's "Big Eight". Melissa reveals her most embarrassing moment. We shed some light on leaky gut, the food sensitivities that sometimes get us down, and ways to overcome food allergies once and for all. 

Fresh ground coffee permeates the air, the aroma of potatoes frying, sauteed onions caramelizing in the skillet mixes with garlic....Are you salivating yet?  Perhaps you've encountered the smell of fresh-cut grass and been transported to family picnics of yore or your youthful days of early morning soccer practice on dew-drenched fields. Olfactory senses can unlock powerful memories and unlea...

Imagine you are deep in the Earth's crust, about to dig into your lunch pail packed by your beloved wife. Inside, a warm hand pie, lovingly engraved with your initials. This is the UP pasty. Journey with us, up yonder to Copper Country: where food and function were essential to getting the job done. This week, we talk about our family trip to Michigan's wildly beautiful Upper Peninsula, and the cu...

Ever wanted to grow your own food? Well now is the time! Supposedly around 30% of American households are reaping the benefits of their labor at home or in community gardens. This year we took the leap and started from seed. Learn a little about the history of gardening as we talk watering, weeding, and our weekly escapes to our oasis at Urban Harvest STL's Food Roof Farm. 

Get tongue-tied with us as we talk gas grills, girls grilling, and way too long weiners. (Hotdogs...ya weirdos. Get your mind out of the gutter!) Enjoy this bonus episode for Father's Day. Our advice: let this marinate in the background while you prep some things to throw on the barbie. 

Dig into the life cycle of food and learn why composting could help save the planet, or at least make you feel less guilty when you throw away all that kale you "forgot" you bought at the farmers market. This week we discuss how we can transform the waste infrastructure system, amend soil health, and have higher yields in our gardens. Not sure what a nematode is? Us either.  PS: Please excuse...

The flavors of Mexico and Spain came together to birth one of America's best cuisines: Tex-Mex. This blessing in disguise came from these cultures influencing Tejano cooking. We were lucky enough to journey to Austin last week to sample the real deal in Texas! Put some cheese on it and learn why gringo can still be good.  

Eat the rainbow. Get tattooed! (Or don't. It's up to you) This week we have tattoos on the brain. Join us as we journey through time, and discuss the history and traditions of this ancient practice of body adornment. 

Eggs, butter, flour, and sugar. Simple ingredients that when combined, and expertly manipulated, can be transformed into masterpieces. Discover how dessert was born, how French cooking changed the dining experience, and how it became the gold standard in the kitchen. We recommend noshing on some delightful confections while listening to us stumble through pronouncing some of our favorite pastries!

This week we took a page out R&B icon Ciara's book, and LEVELED UP. Find out how all of our foliage, furry, and scaly (we all inclusive here) friends fared during the move and how we are making out so far in the Paris of the West. We chat about the best places to live and how to find what qualities define your personal nirvana. 

Last year the pet and plant game exploded during quarantine. Everyone wanted a living thing to nurture in their space. Shelters cleared out as people adopted furry companions to keep them company. Plant zaddies and mommas took to social media to brag about their urban jungles, and the plant influencer became a hot commodity. This was our final recording in Chicago! Learn about our pets and plants...

What gets you out of bed in the morning? Is it a J-O-B or your career? Or is it something else entirely? This week we discuss an ancient Japanese concept that some say is the key to living to 100! 

How many people have you fallen in love with? Recent generations are marrying later, discovering new styles of relationships and celebrating radical self-love in new ways. This episode rides on the coattails of a weekend of holidays (Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day, and Single's Awareness Day) all designed around LOVE. One of us currently identifies as romantic and the other is polyamorous. Learn...

Black History Month is here and we are ready to celebrate. We talk about our plans to journey through the diaspora in food, bring you a little background on the origin, and shine a light on some hidden figures in the shadows. Let's get cookin'  Opening audio is from the 1993 parody/comedy "CB4"  Closing audio is the poem "I've Come to Take You Home" by Diana Ferrus