The Rouxde Cooking School Podcast

A food history and cooking comedy podcast. John presents Rebecca one culinary item per show while giving it's history and crazy facts (Rebecca doesn't know the topic beforehand). It's funny, instructional and sometimes (most of the time) gross. Based out of Baltimore MD.

Frightening Foods! 10/16/2020

Frightening Foods! John and Rebecca talk about the foods that spook them at the mere thought of this ghastly grub. From toast sandwiches to cock beer a lot of vicious vittles are covered. There is also food news and a few gross dining out stories. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/16424240

Fast Food and the Furious #2 - Burger King 10/09/2020

Fast Food and the Furious #2 - Burger King John and Rebecca talk about the fast food royalty that is Burger king. From it's rocky history of being an unstable company to it's visionary and underappreciated food monstrosities, we talk about it all. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/16332515

Shirlé Hale Koslowski!!! 10/02/2020

Shirlé Hale Koslowski!!! John talks with Shirlé Hale Koslowski about what it's like to be a cafe owner with multiple locations during covid who also has a second job as a personal chef. They talk being in a band, how to structure a meal plan and what it is like to cook for a person with serious OCD. Thanks for listening!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/16242227

Colin M. Parker!!!! 09/18/2020

Colin M. Parker!!!! John is visited this week by the owner of the Scavengers Podcast Network Colin M. Parker. They talk grilling, smoking getting wood delivered to your house as well as rotten cucumbers, crab dumpsters and how Colin had to save his dad from old hot sauce. Check out the Scavengers Network! Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/16059503

Michael Winslow!!!! 09/11/2020

Michael Winslow!!!! John and Rebecca are joined this week by the vocal whirlwind that is Michael Winslow. We talk noises, Michael's podcast, nerd stuff and food projects. Get your ears ready because Michael is ready to go with a sound or an impersonation at the drop of a dime. It was great to talk to a legend. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15969140

Tommy Sinbazo!!! 09/04/2020

Tommy Sinbazo!!! John is Joined this week by comedian Tommy Sinbazo. There is talk of food peppered throughout the wonderfully hilarious conversation that meanders between talk of comedy, drugs and Dungeons and Dragons. Thanks for listening!!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15880247

The City That Rouxdes!!! 08/28/2020

The City That Rouxdes!!! This week is a mash up of two podcasts as John and Rebecca are joined by Evan, Bryan and Casey from The City That Breeds Podcast. We get our peanut butter in their chocolate and vice versa. We talk some real talk (with jokes) and then do a big food news section. You get two podcasts for the price of one. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15795173

Leana Houser!!! 08/21/2020

Leana Houser!!! John is Joined by his awesome wife Leana to talk about what it's like to live with a food obsessed partner. From the good, the bad and the very specific (being the wife of a food writer) they cover everything that happens within the relationship between two foodies. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15699305

coffee, CofFeE, COFfee, COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!! 08/14/2020

coffee, CofFeE, COFfee, COFFEE!!!!!!!!!!! In this super all over the place episode John and Rebecca get wired on Coffee. After a catch up and food news we learn about the history of coffee while also learning about a project that Rebecca and Jamie are making. It's a bit erratic, but what would you expect form an episode based around our favorite stimulant? Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15608693

Chefisode #12- Marcus Samuelsson 07/31/2020

Chefisode #12- Marcus Samuelsson John and Rebecca talk about Chef Marcus Samuelsson. His life, his work and his restaurants. We also catch up on some food news and also important Taylor Swift news involving booze. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15422633

Claire Lower!!! 07/24/2020

Claire Lower!!! John talks with Claire Lower, Senior Food Editor at www.lifehacker.com. They talk about useless cooking videos, cooking fatigue, cooking hacks and how to try and treat yourself well during this time of staying inside. Thanks for listening!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15334397

Cool as a Cucumber 07/17/2020

Cool as a Cucumber John and Rebecca get cool with Cucumbers. After some crazy food news we dive into the history of the cucumber and learn what to do with it and where to not put it. There is a sections on fake facts, talk about cucumber monsters and why you shouldn't scare your cat with a cucumber. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15242861

Jesse Sandlin!!!! 07/10/2020

Jesse Sandlin!!!! John talks this week with the awesome Chef Jesse Sandlin about her career in restaurants, opening her own place during a pandemic and a little about her time on Top Chef. There is also talk about fried hot dogs. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15153443

Lemon Party!!! 07/03/2020

Lemon Party!!! This week we're throwing a lemon party!!! Join us, won't you? John and Rebecca brighten up this week with a little talk about lemon. Learn it's history, how it's used culinarily, and a bunch of fun facts to impress your friends. Thanks for listening!! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/15070631

Chyno, The Boy With The Blue Beard!!! 06/26/2020

Chyno, The Boy With The Blue Beard!!! John talks with Chyno, a popular food personality and Restaurateur about his life, how he got started in the food biz and what's in his future. From reopening his restaurant to raising money for BIPOC in the industry to making sure clients get their Gram pics posted, Chyno is a busy man with a plan. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14973260

The World is Your Oyster! 06/19/2020

The World is Your Oyster! John and Rebecca get a little shellfish talking about oyster. Find out how amazing they are, their long history as a food source and how they should be the next gay icon. Twitter & IG @rouxdepodcast & join us on FB @ www.facebook.com/groups/rouxdepodcast/ /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14886332

Collin Francis!!! 06/05/2020

Collin Francis!!! John is visited by Baltimore Ravens Assistant Athletic Trainer Collin Francis. Food as as fuel, nutrition, and therapy is the theme with Collin also going into the teams behind the team. Find out what "treatment" is and lots of talk about ice tubs. You can find Collin on Twitter and Instagram at @cofranci and visit his webpage as www.baltimoreathletehealth.org. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14705480

Chefisode #11- Jose Andres 05/29/2020

Chefisode #11- Jose Andres John and Rebecca talk about Chef Jose Andres this week. After a long intro and some wild food news we get into the lives of one of the most important American Chefs if not the world. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14612297

Jeni Paik!!!!! 05/21/2020

Jeni Paik!!!!! John is joined by his friend Jeni Paik to talk cooking, family businesses, chicken boxes and dealing with the ramifications from the covid-19 pandemic. She's the best. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14520155

Gum Gum Dum Dum 05/15/2020

Gum Gum Dum Dum John and Rebecca chew the fat this week about gum We cover chewing gum and it's history as well as the history of bubblegum and some trivia on both. We also talk about a troll that planted the seeds of something beautiful. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14428262

Dave Seel is Back!! 05/07/2020

Dave Seel is Back!! John is joined again by Dave Seel to talk about the help he has been providing to the workers in the restaurant industry of Baltimore. From starting a facebook group to raising thousands in relief money, Dave has been a busy man during the bad times. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14331176

Special Delivery 05/01/2020

Special Delivery John and Rebecca talk about the history of food delivery. From ancient Greece to unknowingly walking into an orgy, we cover the gamut of delivery related knowledge and storytelling. Come for the history and stay for the delivery stories. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14228576

Easy Recipes for Sheltering in Place 04/24/2020

Easy Recipes for Sheltering in Place John shares some of his favorite simple techniques and recipes this episode to help out those who don't want to cook or are getting low on supplies. From general subjects like Roasted Veggies and Soup to more detailed recipes like Creamy Beans on Toast and Fried Rice, John covers enough to help get you through these weird times. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14125505

My Gineration 04/17/2020

My Gineration John and Rebecca get jacked about gin. After food news we hit the gin hard. From it's Dutch beginnings, through it's infamy in England and into the gin and juice of today we follow gin through it's ups and downs. We learn some fun facts and talk about how we're fairing in the quarantine. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/14025764

The Rouxde Film School Episode 2 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory 04/10/2020

The Rouxde Film School Episode 2 - Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory This week John goes into a deep dive into one of his favorite movies: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. He covers the story (make sure to watch it first), the making of, what happened to the actors and a ton of trivia related to this crazy movie. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/13931336

You Bagel You Bagel You Bet! 04/03/2020

You Bagel You Bagel You Bet! John and Rebecca get go round and around this Week while we talk about bagels. From their beginnings as a gift for a new mother to rainbow swirls bagels we cover them all. We also talk about the weird reasons people have to dislike certain bagel styles. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/13828685

Food Projects During Forced Seclusion (or a lazy weekend) 03/27/2020

Food Projects During Forced Seclusion (or a lazy weekend) This week John is here to recommend some culinary projects for you to do in the kitchen while we all have (ahem) extra time on our hands. From cleaning the kitchen or organizing you pantry to baking your first bread or making ramen, John has plenty of ideas to keep you busy during your time off (or you can choose to do nothing. It's up to you). Take care of yourself and each other. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/13723205

Food Shows to Stream While on Lockdown 03/20/2020

Food Shows to Stream While on Lockdown John and Rebecca remotely create this episode about the food shows you should watch while staying home and socially distancing yourself. The shows run from new to old and there's enough content to get you through these hard times. Thanks! Love to you all. /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/13626281

A Conversation with Willy Dely 03/13/2020

A Conversation with Willy Dely John talks with restaurant guru and food truck master Willy Dely. We learn about what it is to be a restaurant consultant and also what it was like at the dawn of the food truck movement. We also talk about the Covid-19 Pandemic and how it's effecting the food service industry. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/13533110

Fast Food and the Furious #1- McDonalds 03/05/2020

Fast Food and the Furious #1- McDonalds John and Rebecca get into the ferocious fables of fast food with story of McDonalds. From it's humble beginnings to becoming a cultural juggernaut, we cover the highlights of it's ascent. We also get into It's best and worst toys, it's worst menu items as well as it's best selling items of all time. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/rouxdecookingschool/id/13421021

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