No Bad Food

CW: The first half of this episode deals a lot with disordered eating, diet culture, fatphobia, and body image struggles. If that's a hard thing for you to listen to, we totally get it! You can skip ahead to 26:45 for the more lighthearted second half of the show, where the most uncomfortable thing we talk about is 'wet beef.' This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats (IN STUDIO!) with spe...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) chats (IN STUDIO!) with special guest Jake Bowers talks about heavy Midwestern mom-food classics, the gay American cheese world, and the heavenly taste of a devilled egg! Also- is Kansas City the BBQ capitol of the world?! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talk with special guest Alex Griffin (@alexmarcgriffin) about how moving to a new place can give you the freedom to truly express yourself, the value of freezing fruits & vegetables, and how rituals in food can be extremely healing in times of uncertainty! Plus, a delicious rhubarb simple syrup that'll change your life!...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to longtime friend of the show and YA Podcast cohost Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) about the intersections between the queer community and immigrant communities, the importance of food as a form of community care, and how to use soup to win yourself godchildren. Also, the value of bringing non-alcoholic drinks to a barbecue, so that the next generation (and,...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks to vocalist & songwriter Sophie Lane (@sophielanemusic) about their brand new EP Medicine, growing up with supportive parents, finding queer family in a new city, and the beauty of sharing your healing process with your community! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/to...

This week, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) talks with Pokemon Master Baker Cupcakedex (@cupcakedex)! We talk about the process of learning how to bake, the educational power of live-streamed cooking shows, and the joy of online communities! Also, we get into all of the different fun foods found in the Pokemon universe, like poffins, malasadas, curries, and… jelly donuts?! You can follow this sh...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with poet, librarian, and Board VP of Geordie Theatre, Carol-Ann Hoyte, about her love of mangoes, the importance of Food Sovereignty, and the upcoming Geordie Theatre Food Fair! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with longtime friend of the show Gab Chernitsky (@gabnitsky) about the national drink of Argentina, Maté! We also get into Argentina's bbq culture, whole-roasted cows, choripan, and how capitalism ruins our food systems! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! SUPPORT THE SHOW! patreon.com/nobadfoodpod PayPal! paypal.me/tomzalatnai...

It's OK to fill up on bread! This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with lawyer, writer, and blogger Aslam Choudhury (@aslamchoudhury) about the pre-dinner bread basket! Whether it's warm rolls, crunchy baguette, or the snap of a breadstick, the bounty of the pre-dinner bread basket is a beautiful thing. We dig into some of our favourites, talk about the beauty of food-specific packagin...

Ooooh baby it's DADDYS DAY. This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) celebrate Father's Day by sharing some of the dishes that hold a special place in their hearts, because of their connection to the father figures who raised them! We also get into the complicated feelings around gendered parent holidays & societal expectations around what a dad should be. Thi...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with Toronto-based Chef Michael Angeloni (@chefmichaelangeloni) about his background as the child of Italian & Polish immigrants, what drove him to the restaurant business, and how he's bringing Roman sourdough pizza (or pinsa) to the 6ix! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out Chef Drop! https://chefdrop.ca/chef/michael-...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) answers questions from past guests of the show! Featuring questions from Katy Warren (@coldwarren), Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) and Stephen Davidson (@yesandstephen)! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Want to be on the show? Tell us why! https://forms.gle/w2bfwcKSgDqJ2Dmy6 Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Help a Trans Kid Stay Safe! ht...

This week, hosts Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) & Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) dive into the world of Sourdough (née Sour Doug) and break down terroir, fermentation, and what makes this ancient bread-making method so awesome and tenacious! We also share some fun think-outside-the-bun uses for sourdough, and talk about the biblical origins of esters! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoo...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down what makes a sandwich a sandwich! We talk format, structure, and texture; the gravy-soaked mess of the Quebec Hot Chicken Sandwich; and which ice cream sandwiches have the best cream-to-cookie ratio! Plus, the difference between pastrami and Montreal Smoked Meat, and some gluten-free options for your celiac s...

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A long time ago, host Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) sat down (in person!) with special guest Billy Eff (@billyefflechef) to talk about meeting one of his culinary heroes for a fine dining experience that changed the way he thinks about food. For years, that interview has languished in the archives, but now, for the first time, we're bringing it to you. You can follow this show on social media @NoB...

This week, host Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) talks with Michelin Star Chef Ted Grant about growing up on a farm, shopping the outside aisles of the grocery store, and his new line of all-natural, fruit-forward sparkling water, Viveau! Plus, Tom talks a bit about the history of soda! You can learn all about Viveau on Instagram and TikTok @DrinkViveau! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadF...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) break down this year's Munch Madness champion, Bread, and discuss plans for loads of delicious, yeasty content going forward! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org Listen to the Munch Madness 2022 Playlist! https://soundcloud.com/nobadfoodpod/sets/munch-madness-202...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the final round of Munch Madness 2022! Featuring guest judges Kadi Diop (@kadi_d) and Billy Eff (@billyefflechef)! Which beloved food item will be crowned this year's champion- bread or coffee? Listen now to find out! You can follow this show on social media @NoBadFoodPod! Check out The Depot! www.depotmtl.org...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of Munch Madness 2022 with the semi-final match ups! Featuring guest judges Noah Hermes (@clownboy514) and Lily Bennett Scharf (@5ft25)! Will hot bean water beat Spongebob's lifeblood? Will we be given this day our daily bread or will we go out for dim sum brunch?! Want to be part of the voting...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of Munch Madness 2022 with the exciting final match ups of the quarter-finals! Featuring guest judges Tuong La (@tuongla_) and Eric Silver (@el_silvero)! Will the legendary staple grain rice win out over the soft steamed bad boys dumplings? Will loose ground beef in a corn shell defeat condensed...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the next round of Munch Madness 2022 with the exciting first match ups of the quarter-finals! Featuring guest judges Greg Schulz (@giantwerewolf) and Calvin Kasulke (@cjkasulke)! Will drug water win out over glazed vegetables? Will legumes get the leg up on Lady Loaf? Want to be part of the voting process? Hea...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the third round of Munch Madness 2022 with the exciting final matchups of the first round! Featuring guest judges Chris Walker (@cwlkr20) and Gabrielle Vendette (@)! Which staple grain will move forward to the quarter-finals? Will last year's champ be knocked out in the first round by filled pouches of delicio...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the third round of Munch Madness 2022 with an exciting pair of first round match-ups, joined by guest judges Matt Cole (@mc_dj_mc) and Giovanni Colantonio (@MarioPrime)! Do you prefer your vegetables wet or dry? What's your favorite kind of burger? Want to be part of the voting process? Head to our Twitter and...

This week, hosts Tom Zalatnai (@tomzalatnai) and Teffer Adjemian (@tefferbear) bring you the second round of Munch Madness 2022 with an exciting pair of first round match-ups, joined by guest judges Gab Chernitsky (@gabenitsky) and Kendalyn Aldridge (@kenniwithani & @theonecountertop)! Will last year's runner-up Pies make it past the first round this year, or will it get knocked out by fan-favorit...