Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes

The Great British Bake Off 2020 has its winner! Now it's time to talk about what we thought of the season as a whole. In this episode, we take a retrospective look at the contestants, the hosts, the judges, and of course, the bakes! Listen for more, and help us pick what to watch next. Today's Menu: Great British Bake Off 2020 (UK Series 11, US Collection 8) Back Burner: Vote on which of the follo...

It's here: the bake-off showdown! In this episode, we talk about Episode 9: Patisserie Week and Episode 10: Final. After a contentious semifinal, who will be crowned the winner of the Great British Bake Off 2020?! (Our GBBO coverage doesn't end here—stay tuned!) Today's Menu: Great British Bake Off 2020 (UK Series 11, US Collection 8) Episode 9: Patisserie Week — Semifinal Episode 10: Final Back B...

The competition heats up on the Great British Bake Off—literally! Join us as we chat about Episode 7: 1980s Week and Episode 8: Dessert Week. The bakers have to create ice cream cakes and jelly cakes on the HOTTEST weekend of the year! What could possibly go wrong? Today's Menu: Great British Bake Off 2020 (UK Series 11, US Collection 8) Episode 7: 1980s Week Episode 8: Dessert Week Back Burner: C...

The Great British Bake Off continues! In this episode, we're chatting about Episode 5: Pastry Week and Episode 6: Japanese Week. Featuring caged tarts, kawaii cakes, and gimmicks galore! Today's Menu: Great British Bake Off 2020 (UK Series 11, US Collection 8) Episode 5: Pastry Week Episode 6: Japanese Week Back Burner: Iconic Eats Village Cooking Channel Bong Eats _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: pod...

We're back in the baking tent for more of the Great British Bake Off! This time, we're covering Episode 3: Bread Week and Episode 4: Chocolate Week. Will the bakers rise to the challenge or have a total meltdown?! Today's Menu: Great British Bake Off 2020 (UK Series 11, US Collection 8) Episode 3: Bread Week Episode 4: Chocolate Week Back Burner: The Great British Bake Off: Holidays  (UK 2019/2020...

On your marks, get set, BAKE! We're kicking off our coverage of Series 11 of the Great British Bake Off (or the Great British Baking Show , as it's known in the U.S.) Because if anything can make 2020 a little bit better, it's the Great British Bake Off! In this episode, we'll be talking about Episode 1: Cake Week and Episode 2: Biscuit Week, from cursed cake busts to biscuity Viking longboats. To...

We talked all about Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, so the only thing left to do was to cook it! Join us as we wrap up our season on Samin Nosrat's Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat with a virtual potluck. Each of us picked a recipe from one of the core principles to prepare and share. Today's Menu: Salt Fat Acid Heat ( saltfatacidheat.com ) Salt: Grilled Onigiri with Soy Sauce Fat: Ligurian Focaccia Acid: Citrus Pavl...

It's time to talk all things Samin! We watched her show (Salt Fat Acid Heat), listened to her podcast (Home Cooking), and read her book (well, parts of it).  Listen along as we share our thoughts on Salt Fat Acid Heat as a whole and discuss Samin Nosrat's impressive body of work. Today's Menu: Salt Fat Acid Heat ( saltfatacidheat.com ) Home Cooking Back Burner: The Streamy Awards _ Find Pod Appéti...

We've reached the final episode of Samin Nosrat's Netflix series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat. (But we've got more in store on this topic, so stay tuned!) In Episode 4: Heat, Samin uses heat to unlock rich colors and flavors as she roasts meat and veggies, then makes crispy rice with her mom. Today's Menu: Salt Fat Acid Heat - Episode 4: Heat saltfatacidheat.com Back Burner: Babish Culinary Universe Cook...

Can't get enough of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat? Neither can we! This time, we're talking Episode 3: Acid. To illustrate the transformative power of acids, Samin Nosrat visits Yucatán, where sour oranges, salsas, and Mayan honey add new dimensions to every dish. Today's Menu: Salt Fat Acid Heat - Episode 3: Acid saltfatacidheat.com Back Burner: Stump Sohla (Babish Culinary Universe) The Great British Ba...

We're back with more of Samin Nosrat's Netflix series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.  In this episode, we cover Episode 2: Salt. Samin's trip to Japan reveals the many forms salt can take—from sea salt to soy sauce to miso—and the profound effects it can have on food. Today's Menu: Salt Fat Acid Heat - Episode 2: Salt saltfatacidheat.com Back Burner: Food Network's Butter Soup (aka Shrimp and Corn in a Bu...

Welcome to the new and improved Pod Appétit!  We're kicking things off with Samin Nosrat's Netflix series Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat.  In this episode, we chat about Episode 1: Fat. Explore the magical properties of Italy's best olive oil, pork fat, and cheese along with us. Today's Menu: Salt Fat Acid Heat - Episode 1: Fat saltfatacidheat.com Back Burner: The Six-Prawn Scandal Shark Coochie Boards (NS...

It's been almost three months since the turmoil at Bon Appétit erupted. But amid calls to address marginalization, tokenization, and pay inequity at BA, has any real change been made? In this episode, we recap what's been going on inside the Test Kitchen, Bon Appétit, and Conde Nast since June. Plus, with Bon Appétit videos slated to return in September, we discuss whether we'll be tuning in. What...

On June 8, 2020, a damning photo of Adam Rapoport in brownface emerged, but Rapoport stepping down as Bon Appétit's Editor in Chief was only the beginning. In the following days, Sohla El-Waylly, Priya Krishna, Rick Martinez, and many more current and former BIPOC staff blew the lid off inequity and racial discrimination run rampant at Bon Appétit and Condé Nast. In this episode, we recap this pas...

This one's a real cluster... In this episode, Amanda learns the crucial difference between wax paper and parchment paper (ruh-roh). Can she scrape together Claire's cluster cookies, or does it all fall apart? Will Justine impart some baking wisdom? Listen to find out how the cookie crumbles. Today's Menu: Carla Makes Granola Cluster Cookies | From the Test Kitchen: youtu.be/vgX5M1eVhyw Granola Clu...

Another week, another recap of all the latest Bon Appétit videos! In this episode, Justine and Meg talk grilled cheese sandwiches vs. melts, Drumsticks vs. Choco Tacos, Claire vs. DELANY, Hunzi's sanity vs. Garla, and a whole lot more. Today's Menu: (04:11) Pro Chefs Make 8 Types of Grilled Cheese | Test Kitchen Talks @ Home: youtu.be/TpY7B00Pqf8 (09:36) Pro Chefs Rate Foods from 1-100 | Test Kitc...

So many new Bon Appétit videos on our plate! Listen along as we recap 'em all. In this episode, Justine protests workplace "fun," Lj disagrees with Delany on dessert drinks, and Meg adds ghost tots to Pod Appétit's signature dishes.  Today's Menu: (10:36) Pro Chefs Go on a Scavenger Hunt (One-on-One) | Test Kitchen Talks @ Home: youtu.be/CE3OutlMcfM (16:17) Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Tat...

Pod Appétit @ Home is back with another recap of the newest Bon Appétit videos. In this episode, Justine and Meg discuss dumpling skirts, mysterious disappearing sponcon, BA-chef-inspired movie nights, and much more! Today's Menu: (05:42) Sohla Makes Cinnamon-Date Sticky Buns | From the Test Kitchen: youtu.be/zCv-RCdAKVE (09:31) Molly Makes Sour Cream and Onion Biscuits | From the Home Kitchen: yo...

Hungry for another Bon Appétit recap?  In this episode, Justine spies on Sohla's "herbs," Lj gives us the breakdown on butchering, and Meg gets major kitchen envy. Bonus: Rampant speculation re: Andy's lockdown sitch (blink twice if you've been kidnapped, Andy). Today's Menu: (10:15) Pro Chefs Share Their Favorite Kitchen Tools | Test Kitchen Talks @ Home: youtu.be/GIizF9v126E (19:13) Andy Makes N...

Enjoy a little escapist entertainment with us as we recap the latest Bon Appétit videos! In this episode, Amanda remains Amiel's biggest cheerleader, Justine has a coffee confession, Lj pitches a new concept for Every Way, and Meg revisits "Will It Freeze?" Today's Menu: (09:29) Molly Makes Roast Chicken and Potatoes | From the Test Kitchen: youtu.be/TODJBQ0tnow (16:17) Molly and Adam Make Matzo B...

At least we've got Bon Appétit videos to watch and recap while under quarantine! In this episode, Amanda earns the Overachiever Badge, Lj criticizes Chris' toothbrushing, and Meg shares Sohla's nose for mixed drinks. Today's Menu: (11:29) Andy Makes Pasta with Tomatoes and Chickpeas | From the Test Kitchen: youtu.be/Eaf0QUqbFAQ (17:44) Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Bagel Bites | Gourmet Mak...

Monday's special? Why, it's a recap of the latest Bon Appétit videos! In this episode, Amanda shares Chris' confusion over right-clicking, Justine personifies the Impossible Burger, Lj learns nothing from Brad, and Meg earns the title Professional Dinner Partygoer. Today's Menu: (10:13) Priya Makes Creamy Indian Soup (Kadhi) | From the Test Kitchen: https://youtu.be/Ozksm_q1hRU (15:47) Pastry Chef...

As the prophecy foretold: Justine makes Justino's Pizza Rolls! In this episode, Justine takes a page from Claire's (cook)book and ambitiously attempts a vegan version of Totino's Pizza Rolls. Then, Amanda joins to see how Justine's snack stacks up! Be sure to listen and to check out Justine's recipe on our blog (link below). Today's Menu: Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Pizza Rolls: youtu.be/...

We've got a smorgasbord of Bon Appétit vids to recap! In this episode, Amanda marvels at Andy's magic nose, Justine meets a pesto she doesn't like, and Meg wishes she could have a Delany Drink Drop. Today's Menu: (10:16) Chris Makes Breakfast Sandwiches | From the Test Kitchen: youtu.be/F6ik8yFVyaU (15:10) Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Butterfingers: youtu.be/tqWXteVXo-A (21:03) Pro Chefs S...

The ghooOoOost cake returns! A.k.a. angel food cake. In this episode, Meg is joined by a very special guest: her mom! Mary, hobbyist recipe developer extraordinaire, lends Meg invaluable baking advice (and a tube pan) in the kitchen. Later, Amanda chimes in on what makes this cake as angelic as Claire herself. Listen for more. Today's Menu: Claire Makes Angel Food Cake | From the Test Kitchen: you...