Everything Nice About Oysters and Fresh Spices
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
In this episode of Jenn Seasley’s Foodlore, Dr. Jenn is joined by Chef Blackwell Smith, author of the No BS Holiday Cookbook and founder of The Lucky Cajun. What begins with a childhood memory of eating raw oysters with his grandparents in Florida turns into a rich conversation about fresh spices, Cajun influence, and why most grocery-store seasonings only taste like a shadow of what they should be. Chef Blackwell shares how his love for bold, honest flavors led him to create spice blends made with whole spices, ground fresh and sold directly to customers—because freshness, just like...
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Dining Extraordinarily on the Seventh Continent
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
Traveling to Antarctica is extraordinary on its own — but dining there takes the experience to an entirely different level. In this episode, Dr. Jenn Seasley shares what it’s like to eat while journeying to the seventh continent, from crossing the Drake Passage to stepping foot on the Antarctic Peninsula. Aboard the expedition ship Pursuit with , Jenn explores how world-class food, thoughtful service, and environmental responsibility coexist in one of the most remote places on Earth. You’ll hear about: Expedition dining at sea (and what happens when weather changes the plan) Elegant...
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A Chef’s Superpower: Deviled Eggs, Red Wine Birria, and a Nose That Knows
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
In this episode of Jenn Seasly’s Foodlore, Dr. Jenn Seasly sits down with Chef Christian Padilla of Zio Peppe in Tucson — a restaurant celebrated for its Italian–Southwest fusion. Chef Christian shares the deeply personal story behind his birria, which began not in a professional kitchen, but on a small goat farm. From learning butchery at a young age to finishing dishes by trusting his sense of smell, he explains how nostalgia — when it smells like home — became his guiding principle in cooking. He walks through his chile blend, why lamb shanks are often used in restaurant kitchens,...
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From South Side Chicago to Tucson: Stuffed Cabbage, Sauerkraut & Family Roots
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
In this episode of Jenn Seasly’s Foodlore, we sit down with Tucson’s own Rocco DiGrazia—chef, pizzaiolo, and keeper of one unforgettable family recipe. Rocco takes us back to the South Side of Chicago, where his Slovenian grandmother taught him how to make her legendary stuffed cabbage rolls: tender leaves, bacon-fried onions, caraway, sauerkraut by the handful, and twine-tied bundles simmered low and slow until the whole house smelled like home. We explore how immigrant food traditions evolve, why cabbage appears twice in this recipe (a true power move), how...
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The Nostalgia of Thanksgiving
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
In this heartfelt solo episode, Dr. Jenn dives straight into the smells, sounds, and deeply nostalgic flavors that shaped her Thanksgiving traditions. From her signature bacon-woven turkey glazed in herb mayo, to the green bean casserole glow-up, to childhood favorites like Ritz-topped squash and Cool Whip fruit salad — Jenn walks us through a holiday table overflowing with memories. Along the way, she shares the stories behind each dish: the canned cranberry “plop” everyone remembers, the peas only served once a year, her mother’s labor-of-love cornbread dressing, and the desserts...
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Confessions of a Foodie Who Hates Fennel
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
Welcome to Foodie Confessions, a new mini-series inside Foodlore where Jenn shares the stories behind the foods she just can’t. In this hilarious role-reversal, her husband and editor Zac interviews her about the culinary deal-breakers: raw onions (with two oddly specific exceptions), fennel and anything licorice-adjacent, raw seafood from crudo to tartare, and a diplomatic “no thanks” to beer and coffee. Expect Michelin memories (Oslo, Basel), Tucson chef stories (please don’t sneak fennel 😅), a sacred wedge-salad rant, and the legendary absinthe-vs-gin mix-up....
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The Pink Casserole
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
Step back in time with us in this deliciously nostalgic episode of Dr. Jenn Seasly's Foodlore as we explore the story and secrets behind The Pink Casserole. Our guest, April Brennan, shares her favorite vintage recipe, tips for making it perfectly creamy, and the memories tied to this classic dish. Whether you’re a fan of casseroles, love vintage recipes, or just crave a little nostalgia in your kitchen, this episode will warm your heart—and your taste buds! Related recipe
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The Boorito That Means Love
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
Dr. Jenn Seasly sits down with Tucson chef Matt Love (Forbes Meat Market & Restaurant, Five Points) to tell the love story behind a breakfast burrito that evolved into a house legend: “my burrito,” now affectionately the Boorito. What started as one whole egg plus egg whites for his nutrition-professor wife became an 11-minute morning ritual—cheese spread edge-to-edge, salsa inside, and a gentle, all-sides butter sear that turns the burrito into a crisp, almost-chimichanga hug. Along the way, Matt shares Sonoran food pride, burrito lore, salsa hot takes (Safeway salsa and Truff fans...
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Deviled Eggs So Good That Even Angels Love Them
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
Dr. Jenn Seasly sits down with her longtime friend Karenza Gordon to honor a dish that carried them through potlucks, holidays, and family stories: deviled eggs. From Honey’s sweet-pickle version to Jenn’s bacon riff (and even the high-society touch of caviar), this episode celebrates how a simple egg becomes a memory that lasts for generations. Along the way, they laugh about peeling disasters, “egg divots,” and the lost art of the Southern potluck. 🍳 Recipe link:
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A Leg of Lamb to Dream About
Jenn Seasly's Foodlore Podcast
In this flavorful episode of Jenn Seasly’s Foodlore, Dr. Jenn Seasly welcomes Foti Rouch, a Greek home cook whose go-to dish—a slow-roasted leg of lamb with orzo—is steeped in family tradition and emotion. From his mother’s handwritten recipe to recreating meals for his son in Tucson, Foti reminds us how food can bridge countries, cultures, and generations. Plus, we take a detour through smoker tips, a crash-course in survival cooking, and the curious magic of Cincinnati-style chili.
info_outlineIn this heartwarming and hilarious episode, Dr. Jenn Seasly bakes up a storm with a special young guest: Miss Allie, a budding baker with big dreams and even bigger opinions on frosting, dino nuggets, and cupcakes. From making cowboy cookies and personal pizzas to collecting eggs from backyard ducks, this episode captures the magic of learning, laughing, and licking the spoon.
You’ll hear honest (and adorable) takes on food, lessons in baking safety, and reflections on what it means to do what you love—whether it’s baking cupcakes or dreaming of a fun future. A perfect listen for food lovers of all ages!