The Kitchen Is Closed
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
Well, pals, it’s time to hang up our aprons! After four years, over 130 episodes, and countless kitchen adventures, Pod Appétit is signing off. But not before a grand finale. Join us for one last episode of cooking triumphs, and of course, disasters! Whether you’ve been with us since the halcyon days of the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen or are a new listener, you have our heartfelt thanks. We truly appreciate all your comments, food pics, and support. Pod Appétit wouldn’t have been the same without you! You can , and you can find Justine wherever there’s pesto. August 2023 Themes:...
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Grab Some Nuts!
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
Nuts, fails, and a trip to Comic-Con! Don’t worry, there are yummy recipes as well. August 2023 Themes: Grab Some Nuts Day (8/3) Potato Day (8/19) National Sandwich Month Seasonal produce Today’s Menu: 6-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Crumble Squares from Oh She Glows For Dinner by Angela Liddon Blueberry pie (Mary's recipe) & Blueberry Pie Highball (Meg’s recipe) by Minimalist Baker from Food52 Fancy French Egg Salad from Cook this Book by Molly Baz Vegan food tour of San Diego - , , Today’s Media: Food Personalities at San Diego Comic-Con: ...
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Interview with Mary
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
This week’s guest is an accomplished home chef, a cooking competition extraordinaire, and… Meg’s mom! Mary has competed in the Pillsbury Bake-Off three times, won the grand prize at the National Beef Cook-Off, and placed in hundreds more recipe contests and cook-offs. _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Soupify It
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
Balls, nuts, and enough culinary innuendos to make even GBBO blush. July 2023 Themes: Independence Day (7/4) Chocolate Day (7/7) Seasonal produce Today’s Menu: by Minimalist Baker by Betty Crocker (visit the for Meg’s gelatin-free version) by Oh She Glows from TikTok by Pick Up Limes Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Bless My Gluten-Free Heart
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
Thicc pie, fancy beans on toast, and a crumble that would make America proud. July (and June) 2023 Themes: National Martini Day (6/19) Independence Day (7/4) Chocolate Day (7/7) National Macaroni and Cheese Day (7/14) Today’s Menu: Dirty Smoked Olive Martini by Meg Mezeske Cannellini Con Limon & Garlic by by The Kitchn by Bakerita by Trader Joe’s (layer cake method by ) Sunflower Mac from Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Interview with Phil Shen
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
We chatted with Phil Shen, award-winning blogger and cookbook author. Phil is the co-creator of , named the Best Culinary Travel Blog by Saveur magazine. Phil is also a co-author of , with more than 100 recipes collected from the best street food vendors coast to coast. Instagram: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Cat Chef Universe
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
Wily lobsters, mush that’s been cooked (aka food), and the return of yea-big cucumbers. June 2023 Themes: National Lobster Day (6/15) International Picnic Day (6/18) National Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Month Today’s Menu: by Amiel Stanek Fresh-caught lobster courtesy of New England Vegan Unagi Bowl by Meg Mezeske by Minimalist Baker Vegan Tonkatsu by Meg Mezeske by It’s a Veg World After All Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Blorp Some Jam
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
Rhyming recipes, corn on corn, and basic mushrooms. May 2023 Themes: Star Wars Day (5/4) Cinco de Mayo (5/5) Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month Seasonal Produce Roulette Today’s Menu: by Binging with Babish by Get Set Vegan Elote Street Corn Salad by Meg Mezeske by The Foodie Takes Flight Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Cannot Say No to Po-Tay-Toes
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
Giant hashbrown deliciousness, buns that rise like Jesus, and killer baklava (not in a good way). April 2023 Themes: Passover (4/5) Easter (4/9) Eid al-Fitr (4/21) National Garlic Month National BLT Sandwich Month Today’s Menu: by Jamie Geller by Claire Saffitz by Make It Dairy Free by Make It Dairy Free from The Cook You Want to Be by Andy Baraghani by Nadia’s Healthy Kitchen from Bokksu by Nadia’s Healthy Kitchen by the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by:...
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Interview with Anna Hezel
Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
We sat down with Anna Hezel, senior editor at Epicurious, to talk about her latest cookbook, . Anna’s writing has appeared in publications like The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bon Appétit, GQ, Rolling Stone, Eater, and more. _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
info_outlineIt’s been almost three months since the turmoil at Bon Appétit erupted. But amid calls to address marginalization, tokenization, and pay inequity at BA, has any real change been made?
In this episode, we recap what’s been going on inside the Test Kitchen, Bon Appétit, and Conde Nast since June. Plus, with Bon Appétit videos slated to return in September, we discuss whether we’ll be tuning in.
What does all this mean for Pod Appétit? Listen to hear some exciting announcements—you won’t want to miss it!
(Recorded August 23, 2020)
UPDATE August 27, 2020: Dawn Davis was announced as Bon Appétit’s new editor-in-chief.
Resources:
Keeping Ourselves Accountable (Bon Appétit)
Condé Nast has suspended a Bon Appétit video editor amid an internal investigation (Business Insider)
Condé Nast employees say Black celebrities like Lizzo and Megan Thee Stallion were rejected from videos based on a 'racist' vetting process (Business Insider via The Internet Archive)
Agnes Chu Exiting Disney Plus to Join Condé Nast Entertainment as President (Variety)
Condé Nast Staffers Expose Entertainment Chief’s Old Tweets About Mexicans and Women (The Daily Beast)
Update: Inside The Turmoil At Bon Appétit (The Sporkful)
3 of Bon Appétit's Test Kitchen stars of color are departing the video channel after failed contract negotiations (Business Insider via The Internet Archive)
2 Black Staff Members Quit Bon Appétit as Tensions Over Race Continue (The New York Times)
Bon Appétit video editor Matt Hunziker has returned to work after a suspension — but co-workers say his forced leave shows how Condé Nast is stifling voices of dissent (Business Insider)
Bon Appétit videos will return in September after mass exodus (New York Post)
Bon Appétit names six-time James Beard award recipient Marcus Samuelsson as advisor, guest editor (Condé Nast)
Bon Appétit’s Next Editor in Chief Is a Book-World Star (The New York Times)
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