Pod Appétit: Gourmet Takes
The podcast with hot takes on food media.
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The Kitchen Is Closed
08/28/2023
The Kitchen Is Closed
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: Grab Some Nuts Day (8/3) Waffle Day (8/24) Banana Lovers' Day (8/27) Toasted Marshmallow Day (8/30) National Peach Month Seasonal produce Today’s Menu: Banana-Cocoa Gluten-Free Vegan Waffles from Salty Caramel Peanut Butter Cake from by Bakerita by The Marshmallowist by King Arthur Baking Company by Make It Dairy-Free by Addicted to Dates by Meg Mezeske Coconut Rice Pudding with Nectarines and Peaches from by Meg Mezeske Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Grab Some Nuts!
08/14/2023
Grab Some Nuts!
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: and _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Interview with Mary
07/31/2023
Interview with Mary
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
07/17/2023
Soupify It
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
07/04/2023
Bless My Gluten-Free Heart
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
06/19/2023
Interview with Phil Shen
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
06/05/2023
Cat Chef Universe
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
05/22/2023
Blorp Some Jam
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
05/08/2023
Cannot Say No to Po-Tay-Toes
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: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Interview with Anna Hezel
04/24/2023
Interview with Anna Hezel
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:
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This Is My Therapy Cast-Iron Pan
04/10/2023
This Is My Therapy Cast-Iron Pan
BLTs made for vegetarians, lolx bagels, and cozy AF potato salad. 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 Vegan Huggs by Thee Burger Dude from Whole Food Cooking Every Day by Amy Chaplin Ube Crispy Rice Treats by Meg Mezeske (adapted from by Anna Posey for Bon Appétit) by Food52 by Delightful Vegans by Delightful Vegans Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Coconut Afterbreath
03/27/2023
Coconut Afterbreath
Squishable tapioca pearls, PB&J vibes, and loopholes for making pancakes. March 2023 Themes: Holi (3/8) Pi Day (3/14) Cookbook Roulette Today’s Menu: by My Heart Beets from Indian-ish by Priya Krishna from Tarkari: Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Dishes with Heart and Soul by Rohit Ghai by Sohla El-Waylly from The Plant-Based Cookbook: Vegan, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free Recipes for Lifelong Health by Ashley Madden by Meg Mezeske Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Reddit Talk with The Pieous
03/20/2023
Reddit Talk with The Pieous
This bonus episode is a recording of our live from March 13, 2023, with special guest Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin aka “The Pieous.” Jessica Leigh Clark-Bojin is a pie artist and author of . Known as on social media, Jessica creates viral pie art that has been featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Jessica has also appeared as a pie judge on the Food Network and The TODAY Show. _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Salty Lemons
03/13/2023
Salty Lemons
Grilled cheese without cheese, a dessert that went straight in the trash, and more March munchies. March 2023 Themes: Holi (3/8) Pi Day (3/14) Cookbook Roulette Today’s Menu: from Indian-ish by Priya Krishna by A Pinch of Zing by Chris Morocco by The Hidden Veggies by Tyler Florence Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Matching Snacking Cakes
02/27/2023
Matching Snacking Cakes
Welcome to the all-new Pod Appétit. Cue the makeover montage! In this episode, we make February-themed foods, including cakes for Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day, queso for The Big Game, and more. We also chat about the latest food media we’ve been consuming. Listen to find out what the rebooted Pod Appétit has in store—and join in next month’s themed cooking challenge! Today’s Menu: Lemony Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry Glaze from Plum Vanilla Upside-Down Snacking Cake from Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs from by John Wright Company by Sohla El-Waylly Today’s Media: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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GBBO 2022 - Part 7: Potluck
01/30/2023
GBBO 2022 - Part 7: Potluck
Mexican Week redemption! For our Great British Bake Off potluck, we tried our hand at baking a couple of Mexican classics. Listen to hear all about Justine’s tres leches cake (or should we say “dos” leches cake?!) and Meg’s tres-colored conchas. Today’s Menu: (UK Series 13, US Collection 10) by Bakerita by Rick Martínez Back Burner: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram: _ Shout-outs: Courtney Fone: Justine’s TikTok:
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Reddit Talk with Mengling Chen
01/23/2023
Reddit Talk with Mengling Chen
This bonus episode is a recording of our live from December 16, 2022, with special guest Mengling Chen. Mengling Chen was a semi-finalist baker on The Great Canadian Baking Show Season 2 and guested on the . You can watch Mengling’s appearance on and find her baking creations on Instagram . _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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GBBO 2022 - Part 6: Digest
01/16/2023
GBBO 2022 - Part 6: Digest
Time to wrap on another season of The Great British Bake Off! In this episode, we summarize our thoughts on GBBO 2022, including what we loved and loathed (and loafed?). Today’s Menu: (UK Series 13, US Collection 10) Back Burner: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram: _ Shout-outs: Mirror Image Podcast: Mrs. Casper:
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Reddit Talk with Molly Baz
01/02/2023
Reddit Talk with Molly Baz
This bonus episode is a recording of our live from November 22, 2022, with special guest Molly Baz. Molly Baz is a , cookbook author (), , , and , formerly of the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen. Molly has a lifelong love of cooking, eating, and teaching other people how to cook. _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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GBBO 2022 - Part 5: Patisserie Week & The Final
12/19/2022
GBBO 2022 - Part 5: Patisserie Week & The Final
It’s time to find out who won The Great British Bake Off! From Not-So-Mini Charlottes for Patisserie Week to Mother Earth-inspired sculptures for The Finale, we’ve got a lot to chew on this episode. Today’s Menu: (UK Series 13, US Collection 10) Episode 9: Patisserie Week Episode 10: The Final Back Burner: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram: _ Shout-outs: Michael Guggino & Freaky Wilderness:
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GBBO 2022 - Part 4: Custard Week & Pastry Week
12/12/2022
GBBO 2022 - Part 4: Custard Week & Pastry Week
Îles flottantes? Gâteau? Vol-au-vents? In this episode, the Great British Bake Off gets Frenchified (and we get confused). Listen to hear all about Custard Week and Pastry Week. Today’s Menu: (UK Series 13, US Collection 10) Episode 7: Custard Week Episode 8: Pastry Week Back Burner: by Rahul Mandal by Peter Sawkins by Giuseppe Dell'Anno by Kim-Joy _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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Reddit Talk with Claire Saffitz
11/28/2022
Reddit Talk with Claire Saffitz
This bonus episode is a recording of our live from November 21, 2022, with special guest Claire Saffitz. Claire Saffitz is a recipe developer, cookbook author, and . Previously, Claire hosted the popular series on Bon Appétit's YouTube channel. Claire’s and her all-new cookbook are both New York Times Bestsellers. _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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GBBO 2022 - Part 3: Dessert Week & Halloween Week
11/21/2022
GBBO 2022 - Part 3: Dessert Week & Halloween Week
Things are getting spooky in the baking tent! This episode is all about Dessert Week and Halloween Week, a GBBO first. There’s nothing scarier than those “s’mores.” WE CAN’T EVEN. Today’s Menu: (UK Series 13, US Collection 10) Episode 5: Dessert Week Episode 6: Halloween Week Back Burner: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram: _ Shout-outs: Vibrant Visionaries: _ Promoted Podcast: There Might Be Cupcakes Podcast:
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Reddit Talk with Rossella Rago
11/14/2022
Reddit Talk with Rossella Rago
This bonus episode is a recording of our live from October 26, 2022, with special guest Rossella Rago. Rossella Rago is a cookbook author and host of the popular web series Cooking with Nonna. For each episode of the show, Rossella invites an Italian-American nonna to cook with her and share traditional Italian recipes and fond memories of her childhood in Italy. _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram: _ Promoted Podcast: The Thirst Podcast:
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GBBO 2022 - Part 2: Bread Week & Mexican Week
11/07/2022
GBBO 2022 - Part 2: Bread Week & Mexican Week
Yep, we’ve got more GBBO! This time, the bakers attempt Bread Week and Mexican Week. AKA Tell Me You’ve Never Had Pizza Or Tacos Without Telling Me You’ve Never Had Pizza Or Tacos… Week. Today’s Menu: (UK Series 13, US Collection 10) Episode 3: Bread Week Episode 4: Mexican Week Back Burner: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: YouTube: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram: _ Shout-outs: The Unwritable Rant Podcast: _ Promoted Podcast: Rebel Girls Book Club:
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Reddit Talk with Ji Hye Kim
10/31/2022
Reddit Talk with Ji Hye Kim
This bonus episode is a recording of our live from September 28, 2022, with special guest Ji Hye Kim. Ji Hye Kim is the award-winning chef-owner of Miss Kim, an acclaimed Korean restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Chef Kim grew up in Seoul, South Korea, and is obsessed with ancient Korean culinary texts and the finer points of fermentation. Ji Hye Kim was also named one of Food & Wine's Best New Chefs of 2021 and is a James Beard Award Best Chef semifinalist. _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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GBBO 2022 - Part 1: Cake Week & Biscuit Week
10/24/2022
GBBO 2022 - Part 1: Cake Week & Biscuit Week
We’re back in the tent, baby! For this new season, we’re revisiting an old favorite: The Great British Bake Off! Or GBBO, as it shall henceforth be known. In this episode, we tackle Cake Week and Biscuit Week, featuring literal home bakes, cookie masks, and a whole new batch of bakers. Today’s Menu: (UK Series 13, US Collection 10) Episode 1: Cake Week Episode 2: Biscuit Week Back Burner: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram: _ Shout-outs: Vibrant Visionaries: _ Promoted Podcast: Tea & Strumpets Podcast:
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How To Cook That - Part 6: Potluck
10/10/2022
How To Cook That - Part 6: Potluck
As always, it’s time to end the season with a virtual potluck and bid adieu to How To Cook That with Ann Reardon. We made an entire menu of crazy sweet creations, or were they just crazy? Today’s Menu: Back Burner: _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram: _ Promoted Podcast: Drinking and Screaming:
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Reddit Talk with Pati Jinich
10/03/2022
Reddit Talk with Pati Jinich
This bonus episode is a recording of our live from September 20, 2022, with special guest Pati Jinich. Born and raised in Mexico City, Pati Jinich hosts the three-time James Beard Award-winning PBS television series “Pati’s Mexican Table” and the PBS primetime docuseries “La Frontera.” She is the resident chef at the Mexican Cultural Institute in Washington, D.C., and author of the New York Times bestselling cookbook Treasures of the Mexican Table. Season 11 of “Pati’s Mexican Table” just kicked off last week. You can watch new episodes on your local PBS station or at pbs.org. _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram:
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How To Cook That - Part 5: Digest
09/26/2022
How To Cook That - Part 5: Digest
It’s time to digest our thoughts on How To Cook That with Ann Reardon! While Ann shows viewers “how,” we ask “why,” “what,” and “huh?” Listen to find out what we found clever and what we’d never watch again (see what we did there?). Today’s Menu: Back Burner: (Entertainment Weekly) _ Find Pod Appétit: Website: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: Email: Merch: Newsletter: _ Logo by: Janelle Wilke Instagram: _ Shout-outs: Break, Battle & Roll: _ Promoted Podcast: Wining About Herstory:
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