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Feast Yr Ears

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Explore food through the lens of storytelling. Host Harry Rosenblum chats with guests inside and outside the food world, about the experiences that have shaped what they eat and cook. Listen to Feast Yr Ears as he explores the relationship between food and the human experience.
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Episode 91: The King of the Bronx Hot Sauce

King Phojanakong started the Kuma Inn more than a decade ago and has since helped put Filipino food on the map and into the bellies of New Yorkers. The Bronx Hot Sauce is not only incredibly delicious, it's the best hot sauce company in the world (IMHO) for the great work it does supporting GrowNYC and the community gardens and gardeners of the Bronx. Tune in to hear Harry and King discuss everything from Filipino ingredients to getting spicy in the city's northernmost borough. Feast Yr Ears is ...

Nov 29, 201742 minEp. 90

Episode 90: The CranMas tell all about cranberries and thanksgiving

Diane Moss and Mary Ann Lee have been cranberry farmers nearly their whole lives. As part of the Ocean Spray Co-op of growers their berries make it onto tables all across the USA every year in November. Tune in to hear Harry talk shop with these two CranMas as they offer insight into cranberry varieties, recipes and more for your Thanksgiving table and beyond. More information here . Feast Yr Ears is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Not...

Nov 15, 201732 minEp. 89

Episode 89: Fermentation Preserves Life in Vieques after Hurricane Maria

In the days leading up to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Brittany Lukowsky posted updates on Instagram about the weather and preparedness from the small island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. Unable to leave, she rode out the storm and continued to post from the island in the aftermath as power was out, there was no water and food was running low. Already a lover of fermentation this became one of her most important tools for survival. Compared to the packaged cookies and beef jerky that the Red Cross wa...

Nov 08, 201737 minEp. 88

Episode 88: Bollywood in the Kitchen

Sri Rao is the only American writer and director working in Bollywood. A first generation American, Sri grew up with the sights and sounds of Bollywood as his parent's reminder of the homeland they left behind, and the smells of home cooked food imprinted on his brain as two of the most important connectors for an immigrant family forging a life in a new land. Growing up with a love for food and film Sri has turned that passion into his work. Writing and producing Bollywood blockbusters and cook...

Oct 25, 201736 minEp. 87

Episode 87: Istanbul and Beyond (Including China, Malaysia, Italy and more!)

Robyn Eckhardt's love letter (tome really) of a book to the people and food of Turkey just came out. Istanbul and Beyond is a beautiful cookbook about a place most Americans can only vaguely identify on a map, yet exists at the intersection of both the beginnings of historical agriculture and modern international affairs. Robyn has lived in Malaysia for 12 years and recently relocated to Piemonte, Italy. Originally hailing form the midwest, tune in to hear more about the "Beyond" and how what st...

Oct 18, 201739 minEp. 86

Episode 86: Let's Get This Guy in Front of a Crowd!

Omar Vaid is running for Congress. He's a Democratic candidate in District NY-11 which covers Staten Island and part of Brooklyn. As the son of immigrants and a Union member, Omar felt it was time to bring more diversity to Washington representing his city. In what is historically a Republican district, with more union members per capita than any other in the state, Omar plans to prove that diversity, worker's rights and a commitment to our teachers and students is a win for Staten Island (and a...

Oct 11, 201735 minEp. 85

Episode 85: Joseph Yoon Cooks and Eats Insects and You Should Too

Chef Joseph Yoon wears many hats, he runs a private chef company called Yummy Eats that also does markets, a fine dining pop-up event company called Dinner Echo and is the executive director of Brooklyn Bugs, NYs first festival dedicated to entomophagy, the cooking and eating of insects. Tune in as Harry and Joseph talk about the protein source of the future and how we should all be eating more creepy crawlies. Feast Yr Ears is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privac...

Oct 04, 201736 minEp. 84

Episode 84: Food history at the CIA

In this on the road interview, Harry talkes with professors Willa Zhen and Beth Forrest about their teachings on food history at the CIA in Hyde Park. Recorded on location in August 2017. Feast Yr Ears is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Sep 28, 201734 minEp. 83

Episode 83: Homestyle Indian from the Life and Mind of Chef Jessi Singh

Jessi Singh grew up cooking with his mother and aunts in India. mostly without electricity and cooking each meal from scratch, Jessi and his wife Jennifer (who is from Brooklyn) opened their first Babu Ji in Melbourne and then took NY and now SF by storm. With a mix of homestyle cooking influenced by cooking at temples for thousands of people, and local ingredients like corn and oysters the food is honest and delicious. Tune in to hear more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...

Sep 20, 201727 minEp. 82

Episode 82: Cooking for One, You Can Do It! (No More Toast and Takeout)

Louise Harper is the author of three books about cooking for one. Single Serve covers how to plan meals and make delicious recipes for one in about 20 minutes. No more takeout. It's more sustainable, healthy and fun to cook for yourself. Harry and Louise discuss some tips and tricks for buying food in small portions and cooking when you live alone. Feast Yr Ears is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Aug 09, 201737 minEp. 81

Episode 81: What's So Great About a Custom Motorcycle and a Whiskey Company?

Tim Harney is a motorcycle builder and partner in Moto Spirits. He's a jack of many trades and when he's not racing cars at 24 hrs of Lemons, or building custom motorcycles for clients all over the world, he's likely working on distilling rice into whiskey, though he doesn't touch the stuff. Harry and Tim cover a lot of ground in this episode, from tinkering, to taking cars apart to building up to eating grass and raw marrow for breakfast. Check it out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

Aug 02, 201751 minEp. 80

Episode 80: The South's Best Butts (not a postcard from Miami Beach)

Matt Moore is the author of The South's Best Butts: Pitmaster Secrets for Southern Barbecue Perfection , as well as A Southern Genlteman's Kitchen . Matt and Harry talk airplanes, Butts (Pork and Lamb) and discuss regional saucing as well as how to barbecue like a master at home, even if you don't have a pit. Feast Yr Ears is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jul 26, 201739 minEp. 79

Episode 79: Fulton Fish, Salsa and Sardines, oh and some other stuff too!

Gustavo Frias is a man of many talents (and many siblings, he's the youngest of 10!) He's not sure how he caught the lure of the sea, but growing up in West Covina, CA he loved eating fish, and his mother would oblige with a whole porgy for afternoon snack. Fast forward and he's teaching people how to buy, cut and cook fish, and has worked with Greenpoint Fish and Lobster and the Fulton Fish market. Harry and Gustavo talk about the ins and outs of fish, and cover Gustavo's Salsa and forthcoming ...

Jul 19, 201741 minEp. 78

Episode 78: The Incredible, Edible, Egg Shop

Nick Korbee is the executive chef of Egg Shop here in NYC. With locations in Williamsburg and SoHo Egg shop offers eggcelent versions of many staples. From the BEC to the So Cal burrito they're doing it right alongside great cocktails and a full bar. Harry and Nick discuss eggs, MFK Fisher, Tamagoyaki, and practicing cooking in your underwear while on the phone. Tune in! and grab a Bacon Egg and Cheese or a Burrito. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Jul 12, 201742 minEp. 77

Episode 77: Popular Science is not fake news

Joe "MF" Brown is the Editor in Chief of Popular Science. He's taking a tactic that print magazines aren't for news anymore and he's focused on specific topics for the 6 double issues they now produce each year. The most recent issue is about weird weather and Joe hopes President Trump is reading along. Popular Science may not be popular with everyone but it's not fake news. Joe and Harry discuss the finer points of why bread in NY is better and why eating alone is just nutrition and for maximum...

Jun 28, 201750 minEp. 76

Episode 76: Are You Allergic to Salad?

This week on Feast Yr Ears , host Harry Rosenblum is joined in the studio by Stacey Ornstein, founder of Allergic to Salad. Since 2007, Stacey has developed curriculums, recipes, and taught healthy, international cooking classes in New York City public schools, after-school programs, camps, and more for all age groups. Allergic to Salad began as a blog in September 2010, following Stacey’s after-school cooking classes for elementary-aged students. The program increases skills, techniques, and fa...

Jun 14, 201744 minEp. 75

Episode 75: Slow Food in Denver: Paul C. Reilly on Cooking, The West and What's Next!

Paul C. Reilly grew up in the NY tri-state area, but fell in love with the West while in college. Returning East for culinary school he missed the openness of the great plateau and returned to Denver to put down his roots Opening Beast + Bottle in 2013 and following it up with Coperta in 2016. Harry and Paul talk about "NY" pricing, where his ingredients come from and why Slow Food Nations in Denver is the place to be next month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Jun 12, 201737 minEp. 74

Episode 74: Peck's Takes Over the World

Theodore Peck started out winning local cooking competitions before turning his eye towards providing that great city staple: a neighborhood store for everyone with a little bit of everything, from coffee to award-winning matzo ball soup, it's kind of like Cheer's except that it's in Brooklyn and they don't just serve beer. With a second location in the works, Peck's is taking over Brooklyn one great block at a time. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

Jun 07, 201744 minEp. 73

Episode 73: Artisanal Ingredients You've Probably Never Had from Korea (including Snail Vinegar!)

Jenn Yoo and Rob Thompson are in the nascent stages of bringing some of the most amazing Korean ingredients to the U.S. Snail Vinegar, anyone? Cold pressed Perilla seed oil? These are a few of the dozens of products they hope to have in the coming years. Look out for Gotham Grove as they spearhead the high end Korean ingredient market. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 31, 201740 minEp. 72

Episode 72: Kinfolk Life. From Brooklyn and Japan with Love. How Ryan Carney Created a Lifestyle Brand from His Own Life.

Ryan Carney has done a lot of interesting things in his life. From being a denim and toy "mule" for a Japanese importer in the 90s to riding a dirt bike, he's been able to follow his own advice to "take time for yourself" as an entrepreneur. From bikes to bars to events to a clothing line Kinfolk is a true lifestyle brand and it has followed the ideas and opportunities of the founders for the last 10 years. Whether you knew their now gone bar and bicycle showroom in Nakameguro, Tokyo or you grab...

May 24, 201746 minEp. 71

Episode 71: The Aaron Burr Society and the 2nd Whiskey Rebellion

The Aaron Burr Society launched the 2nd Whiskey Rebellion on February 6, 2010. Jim Costanzo is an artist, activist, professor and distiller. The Aaron Burr Society hopes to teach people about the government, taxation and what we can do with our own hands to remove ourselves in some small way from the machinery that grinds us into submission. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

May 17, 201745 minEp. 70

Episode 70: Traditional Medicines and Herbs for the Modern Ailment

Jon DeRosa grew up in suburban NJ and became a guitar slinger which led to some great albums and stints with the likes of Stephin Merritt, he then mastered cocktails, moved to LA and discovered a personal fascination with Peru, Ayuhuasca and how the traditional herbs and medicines of the jungle could be applied to the ailments of modern life. He's still creating orchestral, country tinged, rock albums, but has traded his suspenders and rolled up sleeves for flowier garb and the tools of his trad...

Apr 19, 201742 minEp. 69

Episode 69: On Being a Superhero: Business Leader, Rock and Roll Frontwoman, and Mom Leah Archibald

Leah Archibald is the front woman of 70s stlye power rock trio Wide Right, she's also a mom of two, and the executive director of Evergreen, North Brooklyn's #1 resource for industrial and manufacturing businesses. How does she do it all? From performing late night gigs to getting the city to help businesses in our neighborhood, Leah is busy, and she wouldn't have it any other way. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Apr 12, 201743 minEp. 68

Episode 68: Fly-in, Fly-out: A Pilot's Thoughts on Flying and Eating Around the Country and Around the World

Kris Wolmer has been flying commercial planes for 20 years. He's an on-call pilot for JetBlue and flies out of New York. Tune in to hear about his favorite places to eat, what not to order on the plane and how to get into the business if you're so inclined. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Apr 05, 201737 minEp. 67

Episode 67: Preserving the Past for the Future, Today!

The Food and Beverage Foundation is saving old foodways and forging new paths. From their home base in New Orleans to their outpost in California, they're at the forefront of the logical steps to come out of our current obsession with food. We need to preserve our past and create and share the future of food and that's just what they're doing under the leadership of Liz Williams. Liz joins Harry by phone to discuss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...

Mar 22, 201738 minEp. 66

Episode 66: David Kyrejko of Arcane Distilling

David Kyrejko founded Arcane Distilling and works with what many would call unorthodox methods for distilling his Fernet and Lone Wolf Whiskeys. With a focus on sustainability and quality product he's forging ahead with some big plans and amazing product. He has created some amazing new processes while keeping and eye on tradition. Tune in to hear more about how he got here and where he's headed. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

Mar 15, 201744 minEp. 65

Episode 65: From the Other Side of the Control Room Glass

HRN Engineer David Tatasciore joins Harry on the other side of the glass to talk about his work engineering 35 shows a week in the studio. Dave and Harry also cover Pennsylvania and what Dave has learned since joining the HRN team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Mar 01, 201740 minEp. 64

Episode 64: Is Butchering Still Cool?

This week on Feast Yr Ears , Harry is joined in the studio by Bryan Mayer, Director of Butchery Education at Fleisher's Craft Butchery, which recently opened its first Manhattan location. Bryan is also a contributing writer for Food Republic . Tune in to hear them discuss Godzilla, paleontology, being a dad in the food world, and what's so cool about being a professional butcher. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...

Feb 22, 201738 minEp. 63

Episode 63: Football and Food with DeVier Posey

DeVier Posey was a star wide receiver at Ohio State before moving up to the NFL in 2012. He's played for the Houston Texans, the NY Jets and the Denver Broncos and now plies his trade in the Canadian Football league where he's a member of the Toronto Argonauts. An arduous schedule and one of the most demanding physical jobs on earth make his relationship to food an interesting one. Tune in to hear all about it. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Feb 15, 201736 minEp. 62

Episode 62: Giving It All Away by Essay! Win This Restaurant in 200 Words.

David and Dawn Bain opened The Outside Inn in Sierra Vista AZ in 1993. Since then they've been the best restaurant in the area working with top ingredients and serving French inspired food to local acclaim. When it came time to plan for the next steps in their lives, rather than sell the building or the business they're having an essay contest. 200 words and $125 gets you a chance to own the whole thing. By lowering the barrier to entry they're hoping to pass along the chance of a lifetime to on...

Feb 08, 201733 minEp. 61
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