We talk a lot about the 400 decisions that palenqueros make in the process of producing heritage agave spirits. That’s the result of using pre-industrial methods in fermentation and distillation … but also in that first stage of production when you cook the agave to convert the fructans into fermentable...

Before you can ferment those agaves to make alcohol, you’ve got to convert the carbohydrates into sugars. One way to do that is cooking. And one way to cook the agave is underground. And, yep, there are lots of ways to do that, which leads us to the question, "Do...

Today on Wiping Issues, Dave shares terrible memories of dentistry and cheesecake and positive memories of Phoenix, Arizona. Nastassia introduces the 'stass clock - the next incredible technology from Booker Dax. Plus: mold inhibition in batched fruit cocktails, smokeless fire pits for cooking, and whether you should or should...

Krystal Mack is a food artist who arrived at her calling by bike. After launching her first business, KarmaPop, Mack devoted herself to baked goods. She rode around her hometown of Baltimore delivering signature pies, attracting the attention of a developer who offered her a brick and mortar space. Mack...

This week Dave and Nastassia have Jack Schramm back in the studio and they cover a LOT of ground. They talk smoked cocktails, as well as hot smoke vs cold smoke. Dave shares what NOT to cook on Valentine's day, and how to prepare a Canadian Goose. Together the group...

On today’s episode of THE FOOD SEEN, we consider Will Horowitz a naturalist, which all fishermen/foragers should be. Whether you have a legacy of French-trained chefs and/or traditional Jewish Delicatessens or not, which Horowitz has on both sides of his family tree, he argues we as people must strive towards...

Jeff Taylor is an award winning sommelier and oversees the wine program at North End Grill, part of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group. Jeff talks about his 20 years at some of NYC's finest restaurants including Gramercy Tavern, Eleven Madison Park and Betony. North End Grill features a wood...

So you smell like smoke. Don't worry, Jolie Kerr is here to help! This weeks episode of Ask a Clean Person is for you, smoker. Tune in as she gives some great odor eliminating tips for getting rid of that nasty cigarette smell. She's also joined by returning guest Dave...

This week on Eating Disorder, hosts Crazy Legs Conti and The Rev Spyro welcome the band Revel in Dimes for good times, tunes, and much more! Talking how they came to be as well as their unique moniker, the band chats the differences between playing particular music festivals and if...

This week on a brand new The Farm Report, host Erin Fairbanks kicks off the show welcoming Sara Brito, Executive Director Chef's Collaborative to the show talking details of the upcoming Meat Matters event. Erin then welcomes Rodney Dow of Glynwood Farm and President and CEO of The Dow Corporation...