Chris & Rachel are joined by Keith Seiz and Jonathan Galbraith, representing the National Honey Board. They speak to using honey to produce beer, spirits, cereal, baked goods and more, as well as the importance of bees in pollenating plants in the United States. How can you help save the bees? Drink beers/spirits/everything made with honey! Eat honey! Plant flowers! Hear here on episode 222! #fuhmentaboudit! Fuhmentaboudit is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...
Nov 14, 2017•41 min•Ep. 222
For the past eleven years, Baltimore has hosted a homebrew and chilli competition known as ChiliBrew. Hosted at the peak of chilli and bear season in October, the Maryland homebrewers bring their best and their weirdest to this competition. The guests serve as the judges and pick the winners, as we talk to some of the competitors and some of the attendees about what they're making and what brewing trends are going on in Baltimore and up the East Coast. Fuhmentaboudit is powered by Simplecast See...
Nov 07, 2017•33 min•Ep. 221
It's all in the family with cheesemaker Andy Marcelli of Marcelli Formaggi farms, importer of raw milk sheep cheeses from a town with 300 people and 1500 sheep. Join us for an on-air tasting and pairing of some of Marcelli Formaggi’s famous cheeses that look earthly but taste out of this world. Fuhmentaboudit! 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 ....
Oct 30, 2017•49 min•Ep. 220
Danii Oliver and Kevin Braithwaite of Island To Island Brewery (Brooklyn, NY) join Chris, Mary and Rachel to talk of how they started the brewery and what kind of inspiring and inspired ferments they are up to. Their name, Island To Island Brewery, represents their roots in the island of Trinidad, to their current life within the island of New York. From Sorrell ferments, flavored Jun Kombuchas, and fermented juices, their small brewery is pushing flavor exploration while staying true to their n...
Oct 23, 2017•38 min•Ep. 219
Author Pete Brown joins Mary & Chris in the studio to talk about his newest book, Miracle Brew: Hops, Barley, Water, Yeast and the Nature of Beer. Learn why Pete recently gave up cask ale, hear about highlights of his trip around the world researching the book and learn what he's looking forward to drinking on his United States book tour. Follow Pete's adventures on https://www.petebrown.net/ Fuhmentaboudit is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ...
Oct 16, 2017•34 min•Ep. 218
Following an incredible weekend opening Fifth Hammer Brewing Company... Chris, Mary and Rachel welcome back Barry Schwarz of Barry's Tempeh (also on episode 42) to the show. Join us as we talk about making and cooking with tempeh, portable pizza ovens and a fascinating ferment to control kitty litter odor and increase compost breakdown. Fuhmentaboudit 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...
Oct 09, 2017•44 min•Ep. 217
Chris, Mary & Rachel are joined in the studio by food writer, editor and chocolate enthusiast Megan Giller. We learn about chocolate judging (and the role of room temperature soupy polenta), the rise of small-batch bean to bar chocolate makers and the magic of dark chocolate with porcini. Megan writes regular on her blog, Chocolate Noise , and her book, Bean to Bar Chocolate , is out now. Fuhmentaboudit is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...
Oct 02, 2017•48 min•Ep. 216
These ferments are on fire! Chris and Rachel are joined by the fiery Kirsten and Christopher Shockney to talk about their new book, Fiery Ferments, which explores a world of hot sauce and hot pepper recipes. Hear conversations on the best kind of peppers, where to find old recipes, what an achar is, and more tales of "when foodies have too much land." Fuhmentaboudit is powered by Simplecast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
Sep 18, 2017•37 min•Ep. 215
Join Mary and Rachel for the season premiere of Fuhmentaboudit , where we meet Christina Ward, Master Food Preserver, and author of Preservation: The Art and Science of Canning, Fermentation and Dehydration. We delve into different pickling approaches, chat about lacto poop, and learn what a kraut hammer is. Fuhmentaboudit 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 11, 2017•42 min•Ep. 214
On the season finale of *Fuhmentaboudit!* , Mary, Chris, and Rachel are joined in the studio by Jason Moore, a single malt specialist for Whyte & Mackay Americas, makers of Jura single malt whiskys. Tune in to hear them discuss the "extremely ungetatable" Isle of Jura, the process of making Scotch whisky, and the launch of the new Jura 10 variety! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Aug 08, 2017•45 min•Ep. 212
Brewstoria, Queens' local homebrew club, paired up with Pilsner Urqell and Reyes Brewing Company to host a diverse and delicious fundraiser for the Queens Council On The Arts' "High School to Art School (HS2AS) Program. Inspired and tasty homebrews were shared alongside unfiltered Pilsner Urquell, beers from Reyes Brewing Company, ICONYC, Big Alice, Clemson Bros., KCBC, Keg and Lantern and more. Chris grabs precious fun and loquacious moments with its participants, pros and joes. Hear here on ep...
Jul 31, 2017•47 min•Ep. 211
Invited by the Culinary Institute of America, a gaggle of HRN hosts journeyed North to visit the Hyde Park NY campus and interview the people that make them awesome. In this episode, Chris speaks with Hutch Kugeman and John Fischer about the ins and outs of their hands on brewing program. Hutch brews and teaches inside a fully functional active brewery in the center of campus. Fuhmentaboudit! is powered by Simplecast . See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
Jul 24, 2017•47 min•Ep. 210
The Fuhmentaboudit gang is joined by Sigurdur Snorrason, Co-founder & President of RVK (Reykjavik) Brewing Company. Join us as we delve into Iceland home brewing and beer culture, the country’s tumultuous relationship with alcohol and Siggi’s personal journey to opening a brewery. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jul 18, 2017•50 min•Ep. 209
Traditional cider is getting pretty big in New York State and around the country, but although Kyle Sherrer's cider is rooted in tradition, this cider is anything but. Chris and Mary join Kyle Sherrer and David Hall at Graft's popup in Newburgh to talk about the cidery's start, its trajectory, and its focus on flavors and technique to get complex and unique flavors out of simple fruits and yeasts. Hear of Kyle’s history with Millstone, beer influences, and how it has all driven him to expression...
Jul 10, 2017•46 min•Ep. 208
Chris and Rachel sit down with Dr. Patrick E. McGovern to discuss his latest book, "Ancient Brews, Rediscovered and Re-Created". The book includes homebrew interpretations, meal pairings, and much much more. Hear of his inspirational journeys of discovery, of his collaborations with Dogfish Head and dreams of "dinobrew" in this intimate chat on episode 208 of Fuhmentaboudit! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-...
Jun 26, 2017•44 min•Ep. 207
Jason Synan and Aiyana Knauer join us in the studio tonight. We chat about creating balanced sour beers at Hudson Valley Brewery and what it's like to work at two of the best bars in America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 206
Beer Adventurer Chris O'Leary joins Chris, Mary and Rachel in the studio to discuss the 138 new breweries he has visited in 2017. From Charlotte, NC to Vancouver, BC to Leeds, England, he fills us in on beer trends, cool tasting rooms and brewery culture. Follow O'Leary's beer travels at Brew_York on various forms of social media. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 12, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 205
Miso kimchi? Black radishes? Purple Kombucha? In this episode, Rachel navigates the Baltimore fermentation scene with founders and fermenters at Hex Ferments, Maryland-based food alchemists, dedicated to sourcing from local and organic farmers. They talk about their journey as artists into the world of krauts, kimchi, and kombucha, and their innovative take on classic fermented foods to help introduce new customers to the world of fermentation and gut health. To find out more about Hex Ferments,...
Jun 05, 2017•56 min•Ep. 204
In this pre-recorded episode of Fuhmentaboudit , Mary, Rachel and Chris welcome Ken Fornataro, CEO and head chef of culturesgroup.net. a blog and nonprofit organization dedicated to food culture’s education, preservation, and research. Ken has an extensive background in cooking and science. A primary focus of culturesgroup.net is how cultures and societies are related to food and how they function in relation to food. In this episode, Ken gets into many throw back ferments (beef broth sake!?!?) ...
May 29, 2017•50 min•Ep. 203
Jay Goodwin, Co-founder/Director of Blending and Brewing at The Rare Barrel and co-host of The Sour Hour podcast, calls in to the show to talk barrel-aged sour beers, bugs, off-flavors and hot sauce. We delve into yeast and bacteria selection, kettle sours, good, great and terrible practices and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
May 22, 2017•50 min•Ep. 202
We reconnect with Tara Whitsitt, of Fermentation on Wheels, and author of the upcoming book of the same name. We chat about highlights and learnings from her journey around the country, some favorite ferments and what she is planning next. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
May 15, 2017•45 min•Ep. 201
Join Chris in a recap of his adventures at the Craft Brewers Conference, the annual conference for the Brewers Association, then listen to interviews with Bart Watson, Chief Economist of the Brewers Association, and Paul Leone, Executive Director of the New York State Brewers Association. Lastly, Mary and Rachel highlight some of their learnings and takeaways from Fuhmentaboudit 's 14th season. Join us on March 8 as we launch season #15! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Califo...
Apr 17, 2017•48 min•Ep. 200
Join Mary and guest co-host David Kyrejko on Fuhmentaboudit 's 200th episode as we dive deep into chocolate with Nate Hodge, co-founder and head chocolatier at Raaka Chocolate . Learn how Nate went from answering a Craigslist ad to creating unique chocolate bars that are enjoyed all over the country, how chocolate goes from seed to bar and lots more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 10, 2017•51 min•Ep. 199
Chris and Mary are joined in the studio by Anu Menon and Suyog Mody, Co-founders and owners of Driftaway Coffee . Driftaway is a subscription-based coffee roaster in the Red Hook neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Listen in to learn how coffee beans get from fruit to cup, how grinding and preparation impact your cup of joe and how to taste and evaluate coffee. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Apr 03, 2017•48 min•Ep. 198
Stephen Lyman, Cool Japan Ambassador - Honkaku Shochu, Certified Shochu Adviser - Sake School of America and founder of Kampai.us, joins Mary, Chris and Rachel in the studio. We delve into the fascinating world of shochu, a traditional distilled beverage from Japan. Shochu is made from a variety of sources, including barley, rice, sweet potato and chestnut, koji, yeast and water. Tune in to find out how shouchu is made, how to taste it and much, much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com...
Mar 27, 2017•46 min•Ep. 197
Mary and Chris are joined in the studio by Raphael Lyon of Enlightenment Wines and Honey's. Raphael is a small-batch mazer in Brooklyn and fills us in on his latest creations. Listen in to learn more about 16th century kvass, mead made with hallucinogenic honey, "Sunday School" at Honey's and traditional mead-making approaches. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 20, 2017•40 min•Ep. 196
To round out the end of beer week, we bring to you a panel from The Well on Innovations in Brewing - moderated by our own Mary Izett! The all-star panel features Dan Acosta of LIC Beer Project, Erik Olsen from Greenpoint, and Peter Oates and Ricardo Petroni of Equilibrium as they discuss the innovations going on in brewing nowadays. Tune in to find out about new breweries, new hops, new styles, and New England IPAs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
Mar 13, 2017•52 min•Ep. 195
This week on Fuhmentaboudit , Chris and Rachel are joined in studio by brewers Jeff Lyons & Brett Taylor (also from episode 128) of Keg & Lantern Brewing Co. We hear their stories detailing humble beginnings to the now, celebrating the 9th annual NYC Beer Week. A mutual love of Brettanomyces has Jeff and Brett inspired and thrilled to be working together as the creative brewers of Keg and Lantern. With roots of being a member of the NYC Homebrewers Guild and The Brooklyn Brewsers, Jeff L...
Feb 28, 2017•44 min•Ep. 194
Kheedim Oh, Chief Minister of Kimchi at Mama O's Premium Kimchi, joins Chris, Mary & Rachel in the studio tonight. Tune in to hear how Kheedim got started, learn more about the different types of kimchi and get inspired to make your own. Bonus: learn how to make Kheedim's favorite kimchi dish. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 21, 2017•42 min•Ep. 193
Mary, Chris and Rachel are joined by Michael Schwartz, founder and owner of BAO and Organic Food Incubator. Listen in to learn how Mike teaches a Cub Scout pack how to pickle, makes kombucha without a SCOBY and creates fermented ketchups and barbecue sauces utilizing traditional sauerkraut techniques. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 14, 2017•39 min•Ep. 192
