In this episode, we’re looking at the science behind cider making and apple growing. We start with a chemistry lesson on fermentation and assess how microscopic organisms affect cider’s taste. Then we pay a visit to Cornell University to explore the cutting edge of horticulture, where scientists seeking to increase...

Pickling is an ancient method of preserving foods, and even though the preservation need is no longer the major importance in today’s gastronomic world, pickled foods are valued more as a food that excites and delivers those desired, assertive flavors. Fermentationist Jori Jayne Emde of Lady Jaynes Alchemy talk about...

Mary talks with several fermenters at the January meeting of the NYC Ferments Meetup. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast.

Cuzme and Rachel go into the origins of Fuhmentaboudit’s theme song and Zimbabwe culture, including the making of and the role of “seven-day beer” in traditional Zimbabwean Bira ceremonies. With special guests Musekiwa Chingodza (mbira master) and Nora Balaban (former owner of Tribal Soundz and currently from the world music...

This week on The Morning After, solo host Jessie Kiefer kicks off the first show of 2015 welcoming Master Sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier and Camille Riviere, an importer of French natural wines. Jessie introduces some great Food News including a recent wine heist at The French Laundry, White Castle serving a...

This week on Fuhmentaboudit!, guest host John La Polla of Bitters & Esters welcomes a crew of guests to discuss spicing homebrewed beer. First up, John relays a ton of beer events happening throughout October before welcoming Sean Torres of the Richmond County Homebrew Club. Sean talks about some of...

Bartenders and cocktail nerds, pay attention! New World Spirits has introduced a new base spirit called Solbeso, made from the fermented fresh juice of the cacao fruit. Solbeso is certainly a landmark in the spirits industry; it is believed to be the first new category of spirit to be introduced...

This week on Fuhmenaboutdit!, Chris Cuzme and Mary Izett recount some of their favorite recipes from their recent "Chocolate & Spice" competition! Tune in to hear from Suzanne Abaza of Divine Chocolate, as she shares her favorite chocolate fermentations, and explains some of the economic workings of fair trade organizations...

Chris Cuzme and Mary Izett are taking this week's episode of Fuhmentaboudit! to play some recorded interviews from recent beer and homebrewing conferences! Tune into this episode to hear Chris and Mary talk with Randy Mosher, author and homebrewing expert. Tune in to hear Randy talk about brewing ingredients, and...

Expand your child's palate with a treat that they love- chocolate! This week on Feeding the Future, Orianne Cosentino is talking flavor! Find out how introducing your child to a variety of flavors at a young age can prepare them to appreciate all kinds of foods. Listen in to hear...