Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes

Sure, sippin' on gin and juice is great. But making boozy Concord-grape ice pops is next level! In this episode, Amanda (self-proclaimed novice cook) dusts off some popsicle molds and spreads her wings in the kitchen. Can Amanda keep up with Rick? Will gin-expert LJ approve of Amanda's choice of spirits? And where is that dang quarter-cup measure, anyway? Listen for more. Today's Menu: How to Make...

We're serving up another recap of the newest Bon Appétit videos. In this episode, Amanda shares her technique for eating Pop-Tarts, LJ sings about marjoram, and Meg feels personally attacked by Carla. Also, everyone agrees: We don't need gendered chocolate. Today's Menu: Pastry Chef Attempts to Make Gourmet Pop-Tarts | Gourmet Makes: youtu.be/jYqRiKu7gY0 Andy Makes Chicken Skewers | From the Test...

Close your eyes and picture some pesto. It's green, right? Not always! In this episode, Justine prepares Carla's *white* pesto. And she makes it vegan! But veganizing this cheesy dish isn't the only challenge. Justine questions how the heck to weigh parm, undersalts some pasta water, and calls in Meg for moral support. Listen to hear how it all turns out. Today's Menu: Carla Makes White Pesto Past...

Get ready to feast your ears on our latest Bon Appétit recap.  In this episode, Amanda demands a whipped cream rematch, Justine rivals Chris' love of doughnuts, LJ delights in The Disaster, and Meg chats about cherry butts. Today's Menu: Claire Makes Angel Food Cake | From the Test Kitchen: youtu.be/b2O3x5xK3Fg Michael Shannon Tries to Keep Up With a Professional Chef | Back-to-Back Chef: youtu.be...

It's summer! The perfect time for everyone's favorite beachy beverage with a questionable-yet-catchy tune: piña coladas. In this episode, Meg (day-drinker extraordinaire) whips up BA's best piña coladas à la Brad. Does it really taste like boozy sunscreen? Meg takes her new blender for a spin to find out and muses on mixology with Amanda. Listen for more juicy tidbits (literally).  Today's Menu: B...

We've got a lot on our plate this time! Listen along as we recap the veritable buffet of new Bon Appétit videos. In this episode, Amanda throws shade at mustard, Justine schools everyone on coffee milk, LJ dreams of Brad, and Meg tries to make "PALs" happen. Today's Menu: Brad and Claire Make Doughnuts Part 1 | It's Alive: https://youtu.be/fzDwiw7xIHE Carla Makes Coffee Crème Caramel | From the Te...

What is bolognese? LJ thought she knew… until Andy stood her signature dish on its head!  In this episode, LJ learns a new way to prepare her beloved bolognese (and has a few crises along the way). What will LJ think of Andy's version? Can Justine help LJ make sense of this saucy situation? Has LJ's whole culinary life been a lie?! Listen to find out. Today's Menu: Andy Makes Pasta with Bolognese...

It's our first recap episode! Find out what we thought of the latest Bon Appétit videos, and what we cooked up for the Fourth of July.  In this episode, Amanda deduces the secret behind Rick's wardrobe, Justine tricks her friends into eating healthy, LJ opens up about her fear/hatred of bananas, and Meg learns to trust in Molly. Today's Menu: (13:52) Brad Goes Farming in Hawaii | It's Alive: Goin'...

Love Bon Appétit's YouTube channel? So do we!  We're Amanda, Justine, LJ, and Meg: four culinarily curious friends who live across the globe and share a love of BA.  In this amuse-bouche of an episode, we'll introduce you to ourselves and our fancast. Find out why we love Bon Appétit, whether we're a Brad or a Claire, and much more. Then, tune in every other Monday for our recaps of the latest BA...