The Rouxde Cooking School Podcast

Rouxde (pronounced Rude) Cooking School is a food history and cooking comedy podcast. John and Jeni talk about food history or interview a guest in the food industry. It's funny, relaxing and informative.

Food Subscription boxes!! 07/23/2021

Food Subscription boxes!! Jeni fills John in about food subscription services (not meal planners like Blue Apron). We find out about ramen, beef jerky, whiskey and marshmallow delivery plans. We also take all the digressions from beds to the Olympics. Thanks of listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19903697

American Barbecue Part 1 07/16/2021

American Barbecue Part 1 John and Jeni talk about what makes American barbecue. After talk about pizza, meatloaf and how to pronounce Connecticut, John tries to explain what American bbq exactly is (hint: it's not easy). Luckily, there will be two more parts to figure this out. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19827956

Kiss the Cookbook #2- The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt 07/09/2021

Kiss the Cookbook #2- The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt Jeni presents one of her (and John's) favorite cookbooks, The Food Lab by J. Kenji Lopez-Alt. After catch up and food news we dive into what we love about The Food Lab site, Kenji himself and why this cookbook is a must have for beginners and experienced cooks alike. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19753532

Jibber Jabber with Jeni and John!!! 07/02/2021

Jibber Jabber with Jeni and John!!! Jeni and John talk this week about .... anything they want. From John's excursions eating while his kid and dog are away to the Fast and the Furious series they digress admirably. There is also food news, listener questions and talk of the Twilight movies. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19680671

Jeni's Jumbo Gumbo Journey!!! 06/25/2021

Jeni's Jumbo Gumbo Journey!!! Jeni and John talk about the loose recipe of Gumbo. After a Father's day roundup and food news we dive head first into the ever-changing recipe that is gumbo. We talk history and variations but mainly how we're obsessed with this amazing dish. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19600526

Turnips!! 06/18/2021

Turnips!! John and Jeni are ready to turn it up! After talk of birthdays, fathers day and dinners we get into the food news and then turnips. We cover it's history, ask why Americans aren't a big fan and leave with recipes for turnip wine. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19518794

Seaweed!!!! 06/10/2021

Seaweed!!!! Jeni and John goes on an adventure into the ocean to forage for some seaweed. Jeni goes through it's history, the different types, how it's used in cooking and it's ecological benefits. It's really interesting and we hope you enjoy listening to it! Thanks! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19435034

Brunch live from the SNIPS!!!!! 05/27/2021

Brunch live from the SNIPS!!!!! John and Jeni are together at last in the same space to perform live on the Scavengers Network Indie Podcast Showcase (SNIPS). The topic was brunch and somehow through their giddiness they kept it at about an hour. Hope you enjoy it and thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19268213

Rhubarb!!!! 05/21/2021

Rhubarb!!!! Jeni tells John all about rhubarb. From medicine, forced rhubarb, the king of rhubarb and botany jazz we hear about it all. We also cover food news on pizzas for reading books, the chicken wars and pickle hard seltzers. Thanks for listening!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19185701

Chefisode #13 Jacques Pépin 05/14/2021

Chefisode #13 Jacques Pépin John and Jeni learn about Jacques Pepin this week. From his humble beginnings in his parents country restaurant to being one of the most beloved Chefs in the world, we cover it all. Thanks for listening!!! Cheers! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/19101203

Episode 200!!!!!!!!! 04/30/2021

Episode 200!!!!!!!!! Jeni talks to John about doing 200 episodes of the Podcast. We get to talk a little before going into what the podcast has meant to us, what our favorite episodes are and what topics we would like to see in the future. Thanks you all so much for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18918494

Raisin Hell!!! 04/23/2021

Raisin Hell!!! John and Jeni try to right the wrongs that are being perpetrated against raisins. They talk about their history, how they're produced, the various types and what Pliny the Elder thought we should do with them. We finish with the story of one of the greatest bands of the 1980's: The California Raisins. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18830828

Ramps!!! 04/16/2021

Ramps!!! Jeni chose Ramps to be our subject this week and she delivers the foraged goods. From what a ramp is to how to pick it and cook it she covers it all. We have some connectivity issues so pardon our dust on this one. Listen, learn and enjoy!!! Thanks! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18745154

Ranch Dressing!!! 04/09/2021

Ranch Dressing!!! John and Jeni dip into the history of Ranch Dressing. They cover it's humble beginnings feeding hungry plumbing crews in Alaska to it's current reign as the ubiquitous sauce we all dip our pizza crusts in. Jeni gets into the food news and we hit ranch trivia. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18660368

Gochujang 04/01/2021

Gochujang Jeni and John talk about Gochujang this week! Jeni teaches John about it's history, how it's made and how it relates to other other Korean condiments (and how they make up Gochujang). We also hit on Food News and Jeni's awesome Brisket recipe. Thanks! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18561914

Jerrod Bronson!!!!! 03/28/2021

Jerrod Bronson!!!!! John has a two part conversation with Jerrod Bronson about working in bars, seeing craziness, The Snyder Cut and his Dr. Bronson's Elixirs brand of mixers, bitters and shrubs. This one took three days to finish but we got there. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18499610

Food Fads Part 2!!! 03/18/2021

Food Fads Part 2!!! John and Jeni return to the food fads through the years. We jump right into the weird, wild and amazing food fads that have captured our collective fascination over the last century. Thanks for listening!!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18383954

Food Fads part 1!!!!!! 03/12/2021

Food Fads part 1!!!!!! John and Jeni get hip to food fads through the years. After some catch up and food news we get into the weird, wild and amazing food fads that have captured our collective fascination over the last century. We hope you dig it. Thanks for listening!!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18292019

The Scrapple of my Eye 03/05/2021

The Scrapple of my Eye John and Jeni get scrappy over scrapple. Jeni teaches us all about one of our favorite fried breakfast foods. From how it's made and how to cook it to who loves it and why it's still popular, Jeni covers it all. We hope you love it like we did. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18198170

Bone-In Olives 02/26/2021

Bone-In Olives John and Jeni talk about Olives this week. We cover their history, how they're harvested and the process of turning these inedible fruits into delicious flavor bombs. The Sacred Olive Tree at the Acropolis is highlighted too. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18100400

Supermarket Sweep Part 2 02/19/2021

Supermarket Sweep Part 2 This week Jeni schools John about Supermarkets. Where and how they got started, how they adapted and how they've grown into a way of life. Jeni crushes is on her first time presenting a topic!!! Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/18006053

Supermarket Sweep Part 1 02/12/2021

Supermarket Sweep Part 1 John and Jeni talk about food, cooking and what they're going to do for Valentines Day before getting to the super weird food news. The problem is they never got to the main topic in time. Definitely next week? Thanks for listening!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/17922422

Mighty Joe Squared!!!! 02/05/2021

Mighty Joe Squared!!!! John and Jeni talk with Joe and Okan from Joe Squared Pizzeria. From the beginning of the restaurant to it's fall during covid and rise as a workers co-op, we find out the story behind the pie. Also we find out how their incredible menu has changed over the years. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/17829512

A Cozy Catch Up with Fried Chicken Talk 01/29/2021

A Cozy Catch Up with Fried Chicken Talk John and Jeni chat about food, cooking, and lots of talk about fried chicken. What we're eating, how we're both getting back into cooking and some of our favorite take out dishes. Thanks for listening!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/17733296

Brad Cartwright and Meat Week 2021!!! 01/22/2021

Brad Cartwright and Meat Week 2021!!! John and Jeni are visited by Brad Cartwright, the Captain of Baltimore Meat Week. He explains what Meat Week is, how it works and where to go to celebrate it. We also talk about Meat Weeks of the past and our love of BBQ in general. We also also celebrate Jeni's first episode as Co-Host! Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/17644427

Dara Bunjon!!! 01/15/2021

Dara Bunjon!!! John Talks with author, writer, food stylist and host of The Food Enthusiast show Dara Bunjon. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/17556557

Amie Ward!!!! 01/08/2021

Amie Ward!!!! John is joined by Healthtender Amie Ward. They talk bartending, the damage it can do and ways to help your body recover from this trauma. They also cover self care, Amie's dedication to helping people and the muscle tape you see all over football players. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/17466782

Sam Pilon!!!! 12/25/2020

Sam Pilon!!!! John talks with Sam Pilon. She's an Instagram Influencer from Baltimore who takes pics of the most delicious food in the city. They talk digital shop, cooking, eating and baking Challah. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/17325176

Rebecca Madariaga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 12/18/2020

Rebecca Madariaga!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! John and Rebecca reflect on their time together because this is Rebecca's last episode. They have a fun catchup session before talking about Rebecca's decision to leave. They talk about what they accomplished, what they are proud of and how much she means to the podcast.... and John. Rebecca is awesome and we'll miss her. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/17243435

Bret Thorn!!! 12/11/2020

Bret Thorn!!! John talks with Bret Thorn, the Senior Food Editor at Nation's Restaurants News. They talk serial killers, how to treat wait staff, living abroad, and writing about restaurants during a pandemic. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/17152124

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