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Leite's Culinaria's podcast "Talking With My Mouth Full" takes an unexpected--and often irreverent--look at the ways food and drink intersect our lives. In each episode, hosts David Leite and Renee Schettler Rossi and their guests question, laugh, and quibble their way through all manner of culinary…

David Leite | Renee Schettler Rossi

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    • Apr 2, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Talking With My Mouth Full podcast is an absolute delight to listen to, and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys the feeling of sitting at a table and chatting with fellow foodie friends. Hosted by Amy and David, this podcast has quickly become one of my favorites.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between Amy and David. They are both incredibly likable and relatable hosts who share interesting experiences and recipes that leave me excited to try something new each week. Their interviewing style is also top-notch. They genuinely show interest in their guests, creating a relaxed and natural atmosphere for conversation. I often find myself taking notes and gaining valuable insights from their discussions.

    Another aspect I love about this podcast is its ability to brighten my day. The entire staff behind the podcast deserves recognition for consistently delivering enjoyable episodes that bring joy and entertainment to their listeners' lives. Whether it's listening in the car or while working, Talking With My Mouth Full never fails to provide a pleasant escape with its New England daydream vibes.

    However, like any podcast, there may be some minor drawbacks. One thing I would appreciate is more frequent episodes. There are times when I find myself eagerly waiting for new content from Amy and David, as their dynamic energy is always a highlight of my day.

    In conclusion, The Talking With My Mouth Full podcast is a must-listen for food enthusiasts who want to feel like they're part of a fun conversation with friends. Amy and David's charm, interesting guests, informative discussions, and delightful banter make for an entertaining experience that leaves me wanting more. Give this podcast a listen - it's like chatting about food with friends over coffee!



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    Nº 92: Italian Cookies with Domenica Marchetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 59:22


    WATCH THE EPISODE HEREIn this EpisodeHighlights & “Must-Listen” Moments* 0:04 — Another chaotic start: David accidentally goes live 10 minutes early, Amy drops off before we've even begun, and Domenica Marchetti is sitting patiently waiting while the hosts sort themselves out. Welcome to live television, folks, take two.* 5:47 — Big news: SiriusXM signed us!: David announces that SiriusXM has reached out, signed a $2.1 million contract, and created an entire channel called “Culinistas” for them. Amy plays it beautifully straight — until someone notices it's April 1st. David: “Do you realize SiriusXM has no idea who we are? I bought it!” April Fools. Amy: 1, David: 1.* 9:39 — Amy's food week: Providence, Rhode Island food festival: Amy attended a celebration of Providence's dining scene — a city that, like Portland, Maine, punches way above its weight in food culture. She toured Johnson & Wales College of Culinary Arts, did a panel with food writer elyse major, and came away wanting to move there immediately.* 11:41 — This week's bread bake: the Levain: Amy's sourdough rhythm continues — this week a classic nearly-all-white sourdough with a touch of rye flour. A Levain. Beautiful and tangy.* 11:53 — Amy's Passover Seder prep: Amy is getting her brisket going and making chicken stock for matzo ball soup. Her Seder menu also includes crispy glazed sweet potatoes (mandolined, stood up like hassleback, glazed with brown sugar and butter) and roasted asparagus with Parmesan.* 13:02 — David's food week: Portuguese Flourless Almond Cake disaster: David attempted his Portuguese almond flourless cake — a recipe he hadn't made in 25 years — for Passover at Fred and Ginger's house. He forgot the butter. Alan had to drive to the gas station to buy eggs. ADHD: 1, David: 0. He went to an ADHD coach this week, however — and reports it's going well.* 15:01 — Domenica's food week: Domenica's retired husband has been doing all the cooking, which has been wonderful. Highlights: grilled swordfish steaks with asparagus and roasted red pepper, and enchiladas made with a whole rotisserie chicken — left on the counter overnight, tragically.* 17:00 — Crab cake catastrophe: The One was making crab cakes from one-year-old canned crab. The tongue-tingling was histamine poisoning. They tasted it anyway. Don't be like David.* 19:41 — Book spotlight: Pimento Cheese: The Cookbook by Rebecca Lang: David recommends this deep dive into pimento cheese from the author of Around the Southern Table — lemony goat cheese pimento, Tex-Mex pimento, pineapple pimento, and pimento cheese with chili crunch. David riffs on his own deep-fried pimento cheese balls: firmed in the freezer, rolled in panko, fried at 375°F until oozy and golden.* 22:31 — Mrs. Appleyard's Vermont kitchen: Amy goes vintage with Louise Andrews Kent, who wrote under the pen name Mrs. Appleyard — a sort of 1940s–50s Martha Stewart of northern Vermont who wrote seasonal cookbooks chronicling life in the tiny town of Crosbury Common. Charming, funny, and findable in used bookshops.* 24:52 — Food news: Copenhagen's $340 chicken prix-fixe: A restaurant called Kylling (Danish for “chicken”) invites guests to spend the first 90 minutes of their dinner interacting with the chicken that will be served. The bread basket features cardamom buns made with chicken schmaltz. Art, or a lie? David fell for for. Again, April Fools. Amy: 2, David: 1.* 26:03 — Instagram's shadow ban on non-overhead food photos (April Fools, part 2): A “leaked memo” claims Instagram will shadow ban any food not photographed from above — including soup shot from the side. Amy almost sold it. David: “It was believable. I believe everything.” April Fools. Amy: 3, David: 1.* 27:53 — Guest: Domenica Marchetti on Italian Cookies: The main event. Domenica is a prolific food writer and the author of nine acclaimed cookbooks. Her new book, Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region, drops April 14th. It covers the genuine, regional Italian cookies — not Italian-American cookies (no rainbow cookies, no iced anise rounds) — organized by the north, central Italy, the south, and the islands.* 29:51 — The cookie that started it all: Canestraletto di Torigna: In 2017, Domenica bit into this crumbly, flower-shaped butter cookie from Liguria (Genoa) and fell down a rabbit hole. She went to the town where it's baked, found it has a history dating to the 15th century, and discovered a town of 2,000 people with eight bakeries dedicated to this one cookie.* 31:16 — Cookie pilgrimage: from Liguria to Saronno: From there it was the amaretti di Gavi (soft almond cookies from Gavi), then Voltaggio, then Saronno — where Domenica interviewed Paolo Lazzaroni, patriarch of the Chiostro di Saronno, the family behind the famous crunchy amaretti. His grandfather purchased a medieval cloister in the early 20th century, where the family has lived and worked ever since.* 34:03 — What's in the book (and what isn't): The book is organized regionally — cookies of the north, central Italy, the south, and the islands. In the islands chapter: Sicilian cucidati (buccellati) — butter pastry filled with fig paste, nuts, and chocolate. Not included: rainbow cookies, Italian-American iced anise rounds. This is Italy, not the neighborhood bakery.* 36:21 — Deep dive on the Serpetti: From the Castelli Romani hill towns outside Rome (where the Pope summers), these S-shaped butter cookies are made by a fifth-generation family in Monteportio Catone. The baker, Paola Rosazza Battore, wouldn't share her recipe — but let Domenica watch. Through pure visual reporting, Domenica reverse-engineered it.* 44:31 — Regional cookie trends from north to south: Butter in the north. Olive oil in the south and Calabria. Lard in some regions. Honey and mostocotto (cooked grape must) in areas where sugar was once scarce. The cookies reflect the landscape, the agriculture, and the history of each place.* 56:54 — Coming back: Domenica hints that this conversation is far from over. David floats the idea of a live “Mouthful” where Domenica bakes a cookie while they talk to her. She's in.* 57:51 — Farewell to Domenica: She's a prolific food writer, author of nine acclaimed cookbooks — from handmade pasta to preserving to traditional Italian cooking — and one of the most trusted voices in regional Italian cuisine. Italian Cookies drops April 14th. Pre-order now on Amazon.Recipes Mentioned* Matzo Ball Soup (with homemade chicken stock)* Brisket* Crispy Glazed Sweet Potatoes (mandolined, hassleback-style, brown sugar and butter glaze)* Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan* Portuguese Flourless Almond Cake* Grilled Swordfish Steaks with Asparagus and Red Pepper (Domenica's husband's)* Enchiladas (with rotisserie chicken — RIP, left on the counter)* Crab Cakes (from very old canned crab — do not recommend)* Deep-Fried Pimento Cheese Balls (David's riff — panko-crusted, fried at 375°F)* Pimento Cheese with Chili Crunch (from Pimento Cheese: The Cookbook)* Canestrelletti di Torigna (Ligurian flower-shaped butter cookie)* Amaretti di Gavi (soft almond cookies from Gavi)* Amaretti di Saronno (the classic crunchy ones from Chiostro di Saronno)* Serpetti (S-shaped butter cookies from the Castelli Romani, outside Rome)* Cucidati / Buccellati (Sicilian fig-filled butter pastry cookies)* Occhi di Bue / Frolini al Burro (jam-filled bullseye butter cookies, northern Italy)Books and Publications* Italian Cookies: Authentic Recipes and Sweet Stories from Every Region by Domenica Marchetti — dropping April 14th; pre-order on Amazon now* Pimento Cheese: The Southern Spread by Rebecca Lang* Mrs. Appleyard's Vermont cookbooks by Louise Andrews Kent — vintage, findable in used bookshopsWhere to Find Us* Amy Traverso* Instagram | Yankee* David Leite* Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Youtube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidleite.substack.com

    Nº 91: Sourdough Starters, World's Best Cheese, and a 100-Year-Old Oyster Promise

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2026 49:34


    WATCH THE EPISODE HEREIn this EpisodeHighlights & “Must-Listen” Moments* 0:00 — Welcome to the live, and a tech hiccup: We start strong (one minute early!) before Amy promptly drops off the call. Welcome to live television, folks.* 2:22 — Big announcement — we're moving to Wednesdays at noon ET: David (Fatty Daddy) is almost 66 and exhausted by late-night shows. Starting next week, Talking with My Mouth Full goes live every Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern. West Coasters, that's 9 a.m. Europeans, we see you, too.* 6:20 — Amy's sourdough report: The Miche: Amy's been baking her way through the King Arthur Big Book of Bread, and this week's loaf was a miche — a classic French whole-grain sourdough, deeply tangy, chewy, and wonderfully moisture-retaining. Her starter is named Lazarus (given to her by a pastry chef at The Alna Store in Maine), and the name fits.* 10:28 — David's food week: Lasagna Bianca and the Coca-Cola Brisket Aftermath: David finally had all the right cheeses (ordered from Caputo's) for his five-cheese lasagna bianca, with handmade noodles rolled to setting 6 or 7 — so thin you can see through them. (Marcella Hazan once wrote him to say that's exactly how it should be done.) He also confesses to eating an entire five-pound Coca-Cola brisket over the course of several days. No regrets.* 10:45 — The L. Reuteri Yogurt Rabbit Hole: Amy has gotten into making homemade yogurt using Lactobacillus reuteri, a culture promoted by Dr. William Davis (Wheat Belly) for its alleged gut-health and serotonin-boosting effects. The evidence: her sister-in-law went from tightly wound to noticeably chill. It's made with half-and-half and is genuinely delicious. Amy's verdict: she may have a delightful personality again.* 15:30 — ADHD confessions: David opens up about struggling to function without The One around — 269 unpublished posts sitting in his website backend, four photos from a shoot last June never uploaded, six holiday videos still in draft. Amy relates: She says she's somewhere on the spectrum, and got into a fight with Scott when she started raking leaves at 1 p.m. for a 2 p.m. departure. (She was ready by 2:05, for the record.) Audience members chimed in to share their own experiences.* 22:10 — Books We Love: Morning Baker by Roxana Jullapat: David shares his excitement about this upcoming baking book (drops April 7th), packed with gorgeous recipes from the author of Mother Grains. Donuts, French toast, and beautiful photography — this one earned a “must have the physical copy.”* 24:46 — Amy's Pick: A Kitchen on Goose Cove by Devin Finigan: Amy recommends this forthcoming cookbook from the chef of Aragosta restaurant in Maine, arriving later in April. The restaurant sits at the edge of an enchanted-forest cove overlooking the bay — and the food is just as stunning.* 27:18 — Amy's current read: Le Road Trip by Vivian Swift: A beautifully illustrated chronicle of a honeymoon road trip through France, with sections on Bordeaux's food and wine scene. Swift is an illustrator and writer, and Amy is captivated by the humanity of the hand-drawn work — especially in an AI-saturated moment.* 29:56 — Dorie's Anytime Cakes and the illustrated cookbook debate: David and Amy discuss the reactions to Dorie's latest book, which uses a photorealistic illustration style. Beautiful graphic design, but some readers found it less effective than photographs. The conversation leads to a broader point: in the age of AI perfection, people are gravitating toward the human, the imperfect, the messy, and real.* 33:20 — Product Spotlight: The Rose Levy Beranbaum Reduction Spatula: David finally retrieved it from the kitchen. It's a ThermoWorks product from her Signature Series — a long spatula with raised measurement markings so you can track a sauce as it reduces right in the pan, no pouring into a measuring cup required. You can also use it to check viscosity. David has been trying to show it on the show for three weeks. Worth every penny.* 35:46 — Also worth having: Lucinda Scala Quinn's Spurtles: Amy sings the praises of her spurtles — a cross between a spoon and a spatula, available in solid and slotted versions. Great for flipping pancakes, stirring risotto, and pretty much everything else. A quiet classic.* 37:09 — Food News: The 100-Year Oyster Promise Fulfilled: Wintzell's Oyster House in Mobile, Alabama, had a long-standing promotion: free oysters to any man 80 years old, accompanied by his father. In early 2026, 99-year-old James Rush finally walked in with his 80-year-old son Jimmy to claim it. This is the first time in nearly 100 years the promotion has been fulfilled.* 39:13 — The World's Best Cheese: The World Championship Cheese Contest recently crowned the Beemster Royaal Grand Cru — a 12-month-aged Gouda made by a cheesemaker with a Royal Warrant from the Netherlands — as best in show. The cows graze on seagrass near the ocean; the resulting milk delivers butterscotch and toasted almond notes. It is available at specialty cheese shops in the U.S.* 41:03 — Amy's personal favorite: Abbaye de Belloc: A butterscotch-nutty, alpine-style cheese from the Pyrénées in the Comté family, made by affineur Mons and sold at Formaggio Kitchen in Cambridge (which has an in-store aging cave and an online shop).* 43:07 — A love letter to Queijo Serra da Estrela: David raves about Portugal's greatest cheese — an oozy, thistle-rennet sheep's milk cheese from the Serra da Estrela mountains. He recalls a peak life moment at Quinta do Crasto in the Douro, when a nearly empty wheel arrived at the table, spaghetti swirled in the gooey inside with just black pepper. Nearly impossible to find properly aged in the U.S.* 48:35 — So long, and see you Wednesday at noon: Thank you for joining us. The Prosecco is gone, Amy is laughing, and we'll see you next Wednesday at 12 noon Eastern.Products We Love* Rose Levy Beranbaum's Reduction Spatula (ThermoWorks Signature Series) — A long spatula with raised measurement markings for tracking sauce reductions right in the pan. Also useful for checking viscosity. An absolute game-changer for anyone who reduces stocks, sauces, or caramels.* Lucinda Scala Quinn's Spurtles — A cross between a spoon and a spatula, available in solid and slotted versions. Great for stirring, flipping, and doing basically everything at the stove.Books and Publications* Morning Baker by Roxana Jullapat — A baking book dropping April 7th, from the author of Mother Grains* A Kitchen on Goose Cove by Devin Finigan — From the chef of Aragosta restaurant in Maine; coming May 19, 2026.* Le Road Trip by Vivian Swift — Illustrated travel memoir covering a honeymoon journey through France* Dorie's Anytime Cakes by Dorie Greenspan — Out now; photo-realistic illustration style sparked a lively debate* Wheat Belly by Dr. William Davis — The classic tome on eliminating wheat from your diet and whyRecipes* Sourdough Miche (French whole-grain sourdough)* Porridge Bread* L. Reuteri Yogurt (made with half-and-half)* Lasagna Bianca with Five Cheeses (with handmade pasta)* Coca-Cola Brisket* Pastéis de Nata (Portuguese Custard Tarts)Where to Find Us* Amy Traverso* Instagram | Yankee* David Leite* Leite's Culinaria | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | YouTubeChow,David This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidleite.substack.com

    № 90: Easter, Passover, and the Dubious Trend of Soda-Flavored Foods

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 46:15


    WATCH THE EPISODE HEREIn this EpisodeHighlights & “Must-Listen” Moments* 0:00 — Welcome to the video era: A warm welcome to our podcast listeners as we officially embrace both audio and video on Substack. Plus, a big hello to Rob Machado, Christy, Marianne, Susan, Deb, and our friends watching from Brooklyn!* 0:31 — St. Patrick's Day shenanigans: Neither of us is Irish, but we're definitely wearing our green and celebrating anyway.* 0:40 — The debut of “Winchell the Wattle”: It's the end of turtleneck season, which means it's time to embrace the author-photo scarf look.* 1:42 — An Irish-Italian Boston Funeral: Amy shares a beautiful story about a Quincy funeral that perfectly blended Irish and Italian traditions with potato and chicken dishes at the Sons of Italy.* 3:25 — The Soda Bread run-down: We discuss Darina Allen's moist yogurt version, Amy's apple and currant recipe, and Nancy Mock's decadent chocolate chunk soda bread.* 7:00 — The Secret to Stuffies: A deep dive into New England stuffed quahogs, complete with Portuguese sausage, and why Mama Leite's recipe remains a closely guarded secret.* 9:33 — Meltdown in the Photo Studio: David recounts his struggles baking his 20-year-old Portuguese orange olive oil cake for Clare Barboza's photoshoot. Plus, the magic of DIY “Cake Goop” to save your Bundt pans.* 22:30 — Easter & Passover Planning: Amy preps for an Adina Sussman-inspired Passover and family biscotti, while David plans a menu featuring ervilhas com ovos and Italian roast leg of lamb.* 28:09 — Brisket Two Ways: We discuss the legendary Nach Waxman brisket method versus the shockingly delicious mid-century Coca-Cola brisket with Heinz chili sauce.* 30:56 — Fast Food Abominations: Taco Bell's Mountain Dew Baja Midnight Pie and Dr* Pepper Johnsonville Hot Dogs enter the chat.* 36:11 — Depression-Era Baking & Mid-Century Nostalgia: A trip down memory lane discussing tomato soup cake, mayo cake, mock apple pie, and the sticky joy of collecting S&H Green Stamps.* 39:35 — Grandma's Cream Cheese Pesto: Amy shares her grandmother's thrifty, modern mid-century trick for making pesto without expensive pine nuts.Recipes* Yogurt Irish Soda Bread* Irish Soda Bread with Currants and Apple* Nancy Mock's Chocolate Soda Bread* Eton Mess with Lemon Curd and Raspberries* Stuffies (Stuffed Quahogs)* Creamy French Chicken Stew (Blanquette de Poulet)* Portuguese Orange Olive Oil Cake* Homemade “Cake Goop”* Applesauce Bread* Porridge Bread* Almond and Anise/Sambuca Biscotti* Ervilhas com Ovos (Portuguese Peas with Eggs and Bacon)* Italian Roast Leg of Lamb (with garlic, rosemary, and lemon)* Nach Waxman's Brisket* Cider Braised Brisket* Cider-Braised Pork, Apples, and Vegetables* Coca-Cola Brisket* Dr Pepper Glazed Ham* Spiced Carrot Cake* Tomato Soup Cake* Mayonnaise Cake* Hardtack/Depression Era Spice Cookie* Ritz Cracker Mock Apple Pie* Cream Cheese PestoBooks and Publications* Becky Selengut's upcoming cookbook (photographed by Clare Barboza)Where to Find Us* Amy Traverso* Instagram | Yankee* David Leite* Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Youtube This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidleite.substack.com

    № 89: Pot Pies with Kate McDermott

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 45:15


    WATCH THE EPISODE HEREIn this EpisodeHighlights & “Must-Listen” Moments* 0:00 — Welcome & Who's in the Room: Shoutouts to the live audience, plus a surprise cameo from The One—joining from 5,400 miles away in Uruguay while David holds down the fort.* 1:05 — Amy's Food Week: Chicken meatballs with creamy Parmesan orzo (Half Baked Harvest), two rounds of sourdough, a buckwheat coconut chocolate chip cookie revelation from Sister Pie, and a sneak peek at a summer heirloom tomato and crispy chickpea salad destined for Yankee's July issue.* 5:38 — David's Food Week: The Great Cheese Hunt: Nine or ten sources, zero Scamorza—until Caputo's of Salt Lake City saved the white lasagna. Plus: a slightly underwhelming (but lobster-knuckle-redeemed) dinner at the Mermaid Inn.* 12:30 — Mailbag: Queen-of-the-night tomato seeds from BBQ Goddess near Yosemite, and a stunning Italian cookies cookbook sent straight from Domenica Marchetti herself.* 17:38 — Kate McDermott Joins the Show: The Pie Whisperer is in da house! David recounts the pear pie workshop in New York, the legendary pastry cloth Kate made him, and the leaf lard gift that started it all.* 20:32 — What Is a Pot Pie, Actually? Kate's definition: a savory, thick stew or casserole with a crust on top—and the accidental pitch for a High Times “pot pie” feature that never was.* 21:54 — Single Crust vs. Double Crust Showdown: The audience weighs in (doubles win decisively). David makes the case for starting on the lowest oven rack to vanquish the soggy bottom. Paul Hollywood would be proud.* 27:50 — Thickening, Breadcrumbs & MSG: Flour or cornstarch to thicken; seasoned panko mixed into the filling for body and flavor; and an impassioned defense of umami powder—”the thing I'm a little embarrassed about but use constantly.”* 31:37 — Amy's Pork & Apple Pie with Cheddar Sage Crust: The Apple Lover's Cookbook showstopper—breadcrumbs in the filling, layered apple slices on top, great at room temperature. A Cornish pasty's elegant American cousin.* 33:46 — Hot Water Crust & Hand-Raised Pies: Kate on the pie dolly technique she learned from Sarah Pettigrew at the School of Artisan Food in Nottinghamshire, the all-important gelée drizzle, and why it's not a proper pie without the jelly.* 39:44 — Do Potatoes Belong in a Pot Pie? Yes. Emphatically yes. (Amy's complicated feelings about potatoes are aired. The Portuguese contingent is scandalized.)* 41:42 — Moment of Outrage: The OG Caramelized Onion: Those 12-year-olds on social media who think they just invented adding water to speed up caramelizing onions. Decades, people. Decades.* 42:26 — Kate's Closing Report from St. Croix: A mango, papaya, and soursop crostata with a guava jam base, made with fruit from her brother-in-law's farm at the University of the Virgin Islands. And a reminder from the pie queen herself: Be happy. Make pie.Recipes* Baked Sage Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan Orzo* Pork and Apple Pie with Cheddar Sage Crust* Homemade Chicken Pot Pie* Beef and Guinness Pie* Steak and Ale Pies* Chicken Pot Pies with Cheddar-Scallion Biscuits* Chicken Pot Pie with Herbed Mashed-Potato Crust* Chicken Pot Pie* New England Skillet Chicken Pie* Curry Chicken Pot Pie* Chicken and Leek Pot Pie* Irish Cream Chess Pie* Pain de Campagne* Dirt BombsBooks and Publications* Art of the Pie by Kate McDermott* Pie Camp by Kate McDermott* Home Cooking by Kate McDermott* Italian Cookies by Domenica Marchetti* Will This Make Me Happy? by Tanya Bush* Sister Pie by Lisa Ludwinski* King Arthur Big Book of Bread by King Arthur Baking CompanyEquipment* Pie DollyWhere to Find Us* Amy Traverso* Instagram | Yankee* David Leite* Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | Youtube* Kate McDermott* Youtube | Facebook | Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidleite.substack.com

    № 88: We're Back and Live as Hell!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 57:53


    WATCH THE EPISODE HEREIn this EpisodeHighlights & “Must-Listen” Moments* 01:28 — Why the Podcast stopped (The “Icky” Business of Sales): A candid look at the costs of production and why going “unscripted” on Substack is the new frontier.* 05:15 — The “Day-to-Day Grind”: Amy reveals how even a professional food editor loses the spark for cooking dinner (and the “Hello Fresh” solution).* 09:20 — The “Juno The Bakery” Mystery: Why are some of the world's best bakery books so badly written? Amy and David vent about confusing recipes.* 11:45 — The 2-Ingredient Flatbread Debate: David's “outrage and indignation” over viral TikTok food trends versus real culinary craft.* 13:21 — The Homemade SpaghettiO's Reveal: David explains Anellini pasta and how he turned a canned childhood memory into a gourmet flat-lay.* 18:53 — Behind the Lens: David shares his specific lighting secrets (Godox AD 600) and how he makes “brown food” like chocolate mousse look like art, not

    № 87: On My Own (For Tonight)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 56:10


    WATCH THE EPISODE HEREIn This EpisodeSt. Patrick's Day & My Corned Beef Cure + Cook KitRecipes* Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew* Homemade Pastrami* Corned Beef Hash* Twice-Baked Potatoes with Corned Beef* Beef and Guinness Pie* Cowboy Steaks with Guinness Sauce* Pan Boxty ~ Irish Potato Pancakes* Irish Soda Bread* Guinness Ice Cream Float* Chocolate Guinness Cake* My Corned Beef Cure + Cook KitThe Gear: Le Creuset vs. Misen Nonstick* Misen Nonstick SkilletThe 2026 Cookbook Sneak Peek* Cookies by Vaughn Vreeland* Book of Pizza by King Arthur Baking Company:* Centerpiece by Helen Graham* Loaf Tin Bakes by Flavie Millet-Joannon* Who Put the Beef into Wellington? by James Winter This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit davidleite.substack.com

    Recipe Disasters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2024 35:01


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    Eating Through the Decades of our Lives

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2024 44:14


    Yeah, we know. It sounds like a cheesy 1960s song. And speaking of the '60s, neither Amy nor producer Adam were alive at the time. Only David was.And that got us thinking: What were the foods we loved, adored, and lived for through the stages of our lives? Everything from Pop-Tarts (David remembers when they didn't come frosted) to Amy's beloved chili crisps.Listen along and tell us on our Patreon page (it's free to join) what were the foods of your life?Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Surprise CupcakesMatzo BreiPaper Bag Meatloaf3 Cup ChickenBatter-Fried ChickenFlourless Chocolate Cloud CakeHomemade MustardEggless Chocolate Cookie Dough--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Nathan Myhrvold Talks Modernist Bread at Home

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2024 53:15


    Today, we had the privilege of interviewing the multi-talented Nathan Myrvold, the renowned scientist, archeologist, physicist, photographer, chef, and author of the acclaimed Modernist Cusine books. Our discussion centered around his latest masterpiece, the comprehensive Modernist Bread at Home.In his ineffable way, Nathan talks bread history, science, lore, and technique. Take a listen, but make sure to have a pen and paper with you. There's a lot a useful info for the next time you bake a loaf.Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb Ina Garten's Lemon Mashed PotatoesChocolate cake with Salted Caramel FrostingRhubarb Upside-Down CakeRhubarb Eton MessNathan Myhrvold's Challah (Available to Patreon subscribers in our latest newsletter)Nathan Myhrvold's Hawaiian Rolls (Available to Patreon subscribers in our latest newsletter)--Please leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Anything's Pastable (& Possible) with Dan Pashman

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 51:41


    Today we're talking about one of our favorite foods (and maybe yours?): pasta! And our guest is the always charming, delightful, and generally mensch-y Dan Pashman. You may know Dan from his popular podcast, The Sporkful. You may know him as the inventor of his very own pasta shape, Cascatelli. Or you may know his new book, Anything's Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People. In any case, you definitely wan to know him. He'll have you thinking about pasta is entirely new and very delicious ways.Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Roasted Fresh Ham with Spiced-Maple GlazeOrange-Rosemary CarrotsButter-Roasted Potatoes with DillChocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Frosting (link coming)Malfatti (Spinach Dumplings)"Onescotti" Biscotti (Available to Patreon subscribers in our latest newsletter)--Please leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Listeners' Questions Answered, Redux

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2024 43:39


    In this episode, Amy and David tackle your toughest questions. Everything from why does garlic sometimes turn blue to why does pineapple make my mouth tingle to should I wash my chicken before cooking it?Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Hartlley's Pork Pies, Fall River, MAApple Celery SaladWhite Chocolate Whisper Cake with Pistachio ButtercreamCheesy Cabbage TteokbokkiZeppole--Please leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Mindful Eating, Meditation & Happiness with Dan Harris

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2024 48:05


    Okay, this is a bit of a departure for Amy and David. What started out as a simple, straightforward interview about mindful eating with former ABC correspondent Dan Harris (now a leading teacher, practitioner, and best-seller author on meditation) became an engrossing discussion of self-defeating behavior and self-talk, the toxicity of body shaming, "Big T" and "little T" trauma, and ways out of the morass.Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Restaurants and RecipesSushiichi, NYCCollard Green Salad from Harrisville General Store, NHHomemade PastramiSuzanne's Italian-style Fish Stew (Suzanne added 6 large shrimp, 1/2 fennel bulb, 2 large leeks, and red pepper flakes)Dan Harris10% Happier by Dan HarrisTen Percent Happier podcastTen Percent Happier appInstagramWebsite--Please leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Food Movie Awards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 41:01


    Tomorrow, Sunday, March 9, 2024, is the 96th Annual Academy Awards. In their inimitable way, Amy and David created their own show—The First Annual Talking with My Mouth Full Food Awards. In it, they nominated, voted, and named their own winners in categories such as Best Funny Food Scene, Best Food Opening Credits, Best Scene with Raw Eggs (or the Irving G. Thalberg Salmonella Award), and so much more. Put on your gown or tux and join them!Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:RecipesCider-braised Rosemary Chicken with Leeks & BeansBlueberry Snacking CakeFlapjacks (Amy filled them with fresh raspberries)Golden SyrupNYT Marry Me Chicken***Food ScenesWilly Wonka Opening sceneMeryl Streep moans, "Butter!"Eat Drink Man Woman opening sceneTortilla Soup opening sceneBreakfast at Tiffany's opening sceneThe lobsters are loose in Annie HallThe family dinner in Saturday Night Fever"I'll have what she's having" in When Harry Met SallySpaghetti with syrup in ElfCaviar and baby corn in Big“I have nipples, Greg. could you milk me? in Meet the Parents“Prison cooking scene in GoodfellasClemenza's meatballs in The Godfather"Leave the gun, take the cannoli." in The GodfatherMaking ram-don in Parasite"Tyler's Bullshit" in The Menu The strudel scene in Inglourious BasterdsFeast of the seven fishes in The BearWallace and Gromit planning a trip to source cheese in Wallace and GromitThe presentation of the Brie in Julie & JuliaEmma Stone learns to tell a joke in Poor Things"You fold in the cheese," in Schitt's CreekRoyale with Cheese in Pulp FictionThe egg yolk scene in TampopoCook an egg on her stomach in Hot ShotsWhite Castle scene in Harold and KumarThe capezzoli di venere scene in AmadeusThe peach scene in Call Me by Your NameEvery chocolate scene in ChocolatPastries and shoes in Marie AntoinettePasta and arias in Eat, Pray, LoveQuail stuffed with foie gras and truffle vol-au-vents in Babette's FeastThe timbalo scene in The Big NightGaston eats eggs in Beauty and the Beast Cherries jubilee in The HoldoversThe pastel de nata scene in Poor ThingsDinner scene in Killers of the Flower Moon--Please leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Pain in the Ass, but Worth It

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2024 36:05


    We're always looking for kitchen hacks and shortcuts to make your life easier. We're not purists and we feel that most of the time, perfection isn't worth the pursuit. However, there are some techniques, tools, and habits that really make your cooking better, and we've spent some time compiling a list of the fussy and annoying things that we feel are worth the trouble. Let us know if you agree!Please consider becoming a supporter of our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Homemade Corned BeefHomemade PastramiBrownie PieCoconut Cream PieSour Cream Sugar CookiesSplit Pea Squash Stew with Basil and Serrano--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Kitchen Confessional

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2024 47:27


    Tony Bourdain isn't the only one who tells all! Sparked by Amy's recent confession that she doesn't like--GASP!--mashed potatoes, our beloved hosts reveal a confessional's worth of secrets about making sourdough, shoplifting children, expired half and half, dog kibble--and so much more.Please consider becoming a supporter of our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Julia Child's Coq au VinMeatball StroganoffVeal PiccataMare Luna restaurantMarie's Crisis CafeDaily ProvisionsAmy's Instagram post about icky food words--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Kitchen Hacks, Tips, and Shortcuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 40:33


    In this episode, Amy and David pass along their favorite kitchen hacks, shortcuts, and quick tips to make your time in the kitchen more efficient and economical. (Oh, and learn what a "sucky machine" is...)Please consider becoming a supporter of our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Italian Sausage SoupBlizzard BeefBaker's Joy SprayPastry Rolling Cloth SetStupid Kitchen Hacks 1Gross Kitchen Hacks 2Petition for HBO's “Julia”--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    2024: Food Trends and Food Fakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2023 34:44


    Happy New Year!Amy and David look ahead at what we'll be eating and drinking (or not) in 2024. They also review last year's predictions and to see how they held up. Amy confesses to her bizarre aversion to potatoes, and David butters us up with some, well, embarrassingly saucy talk.Please become a supporter of our show. For as little as $5.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    All We Want (to Make) for Christmas

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 41:23


    Amy and David share their favorite Christmas recipes, memories, and holiday cooking tips.And become a supporter of our show. For as little as $5.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!Recipes mentioned in this episode:Oyster StewBeef WellingtonDry Cured Rib RoastSlow-Roasted Beef TenderloinPotatoes DauphinoiseMom's Green Onion Dip with Ruffled Potato ChipsManicotti Made with Fresh CrepesLobster Mashed PotatoesCrispy Brussels Sprouts with Maple-Glazed WalnutsLemon-Pistachio Bundt CakeChocolate Peppermint Cloud CakeMocha Bundt Cake with Coffee DrizzleTiramisu Charlotte RusseMom's Cherry Nut CakeStollenGingersnap BrowniesPeppermint BrowniesPecan Puffs--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Thanksgiving SOS/911/HELP!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2023 39:15


    Welcome to season four! Amy and David are back for a special three-episode arc for the holidays. In today's show, we tackle the biggest Turkey Day disasters and how to fix them. Also, David offers up his foolproof five-day cooking schedule so that all you have to do on Thanksgiving is roast the bird and reheat the sides. Oh, and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.Recipes mentioned in this episode:Dry Cured Turkey with Sage and ApplesDry Cured Turkey with Juniper and RosemaryDry Brined TurkeyRoasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesSweet Potato Soufflé with Pecan Crunch ToppingCrispy Caramelized Sweet PotatoesSpicy Roasted Brussels SproutsBrussels Sprouts with Dates, Walnuts, and LemonChai Spiced Cranberry SauceEarl Grey Cranberry SaucePumpkin Chiffon PiePumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese FrostingPumpkin Pecan Pie--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Happy Anniversary! A Look Back on the Best of Season 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 38:46


    To celebrate one year of podcasting together, David, Amy, and Producer Adam revisit their favorite segments of the past season: the funniest moments, the most embarrassing reveals…plus some thoughtful conversations. Note: The podcast will be on hiatus until September, so have a listen to our earlier episodes and we'll be back soon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    "Help! I've Sexted My Boss" Host & Etiquette Expert Willam Hanson Talks Table Manners (It Gets Bawdy!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 59:48


    Amy and David went transatlantic for this episode to chat with William Hanson, British etiquette expert and co-host of the hi-LAR-ious podcast "Help! I've Sexted My Boss." What starts off as a proper convo turns into a raucous free-for-all as they try to stump William with examples of bad manners. All to no avail.Recipes mentioned in this episode:Gavi RavioliStrawberry-Rhubarb CrispDeep-Dish Brioche French ToastPickled OnionsChive Blossom Vinegar--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    TikTok Star B. Dylan Hollis on Delights of Vintage Baking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 44:55


    We caught up with TikTok and YouTube sensation B. Dylan Hollis to chat about his love of old-school recipes, community cookbooks, and everything "wild, wacky, and wonderful" in the kitchen. With his new cookbook, Baking Yesteryear, hitting bookshelves on July 25, Dylan also shared his thoughts on sudden fame, imposter syndrome, and the power of old recipes to bring joy to the everyday.Recipes mentioned in this episode:Homemade Pasta DoughLady Baltimore CakeSpatchcocked Roast ChickenDenver Chocolate Sheet Cake--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Amy Goes Home to Italy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 34:36


    Amy has just returned from a 10-day trip to Italy where she ate her way through Liguria and visited her family's ancestral town of Gavi in Piemonte. She and David talk about the remarkable food and culture of these two regions, the restaurants and towns she visited, and the recipes that are inspiring her cooking back at home.Click here for photos from Amy's trip.Recipes mentioned in this episode:Ham and Cheddar BiscuitsChocolate-Peanut Butter CookiesRavioli di GaviPicagge Matte (Chestnut Pasta)Pesto alla GenoveseFarinata (Chickpea Flatbread)--Restaurants mentioned in the episode:Bar Trattoria il Borgo in GaviLangosteria at Paraggi Beach--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Summer Grilling, Coronation Food, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2023 35:57


    A chockfull show today! Amy and David discuss the coronation of King Charles, coronation food, and summer grilling. They explain the difference between direct and indirect (two-zone) grilling and offer up recipes for both.Mentioned in this episode:Watermelon-Cucumber CoolerNectarine & Tomato SaladCoronation QuicheFresh Tomato TartGrilled Steak with Coffee Spice RubCedar Plank-Grilled SalmonSlow-Grilled Chicken Thighs & Alabama White SauceGrilled Flank Steak & Butternut SquashGrilled Tomato Flatbreads with HerbsBlueberry Lemon Layer CakeEasy Blueberry-Pecan Crumble BarsBlueberry Pudding CakeJim's SteakOut, Buffalo, NY--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Wild, Fun (And Weirdly Specific) Food Festivals

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 36:32


    Amy and David discuss some of the most fun, unusual, and noteworthy food festivals this year. If you like Spam, garlic, and "white kidney," we've got you covered.Mentioned in this episode: Bingeing with Babish, New York-Style Pizza, Chicken, Olives, and Prosciutto, Skinny Pancake restaurantsLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Tamar Adler on Reinventing Leftovers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 41:50


    Amy and David talk how to save time and money with Tamar Adler, author of Amy's favorite new cookbook: The Everlasting Meal Cookbook. Tamar describes how to turn yesterday's meals into something fresh, new and fabulous. Goodbye, sad leftovers! Hello to a more relaxed, affordable, and sustainable way to cook.Mentioned in this episode:Roast Pork ButtChocolate Peanut Butter Cookies (AKA Magic in the Middle Cookies)H&H Bagels, NY, NYShawarma Mia, Brooklyn, NYLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    No-Stress Entertaining

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 37:47


    Amy and David share their favorite recipes and strategies for entertaining in style without making yourself crazy. From winter braises to summer grilling, easy starters to decadent desserts.Mentioned in this episode:Portuguese Clams and Sausage CataplanaMaple-Soy Glazed SalmonCider-Braised Pork with Calvados and PrunesShrimp and Corn "Clambake" Grill PacksCampfire S'Mores DipGrilled Blueberry Gingersnap CrumbleSpiced Lamb BurgerSmash BurgersTuna Burgers with Wasabi MayoLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Spring Cleaning

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 33:46


    What abominations lurk in the recesses of Amy's and David's pantries and basements? Our intrepid hosts go in search of outdated ingredients, spices, and forgotten appliances in an effort to clear the cabinets and their psyches.Mentioned in this episode:Brie Mac and CheeseGastro ObscuraThe Everlasting Mail: Leftovers A to Z by Tamar AdlerLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 63: The REAL Story Behind the NY Times' Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 41:32


    After 15 years, David spills the beans to Amy about what went into the creation of the New York Times's chocolate chip cookies--dubbed "the cookies that broke the internet." Plus, David shares secrets and tricks he's learned since the recipe first published in 2008.Mentioned in this episode:New York Times's Chocolate Chip CookiesJim Lahey's No-Knead BreadThe Perfect Loaf by Maurio LeoBaking Yesteryear by B. Dylan HollisLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 62: Mary Ann Esposito, Host of the Longest Running Food Show. Ever.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 50:47


    Mary Ann Esposito, host of the TV program "Ciao Italia," which has been on the air for more than 30 years, talks with Amy and David about cheap and satisfying eats, Italian travel, and her latest book, Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!Mentioned in this episode:Maple-Sriracha Glazed Chicken WingsFilet Mignon with Wild Mushroom SauceDutch Oven Roast Chicken with ShallotsHomemade Tomato SauceAranciniCacio e PepeLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep 61: Valentine's Day--the Good, Bad, and Ugly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 35:22


    Amy and David chat about love, Valentine's Day, bad dates, and great food.Mentioned in this episode:O'Scugnizzo PizzaDutch Oven Roast Chicken with ShallotsDavid and The One celebrating 5,000 miles apartLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep 60: 2023 Food Trends & Food Fakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2023 47:28


    David and Amy explore this year's food forecasts and fake fads with outrageous (and outraged) results. From clam cocktails to hot dates to a $300 piece of toast, they're not holding back.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 59: Jamie Oliver on Career, Social Change, and his New Book "ONE"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2023 47:41


    Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author Jamie Oliver chats with Amy and David about the beginnings of his career (and the hilarious response to scouting producers); his passion for teaching, and the beauty of his new book "ONE: One: Simple One-Pan Wonders."Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep 58: Ho-Ho-Holidays! We talk Christmas, Hanukkah, favorite recipes & food disasters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2022 37:36


    David and Amy talk about Christmas, Hannukah, their favorite recipes and traditions, their biggest holiday cooking disasters, and their plans for the pod in 2023!Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep 57: Brian Noyes of the Red Truck Bakery

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2022 36:29


    Baker Brian Noyes chats with Amy and David about the creation of his bakery that's beloved across the country, the inspiration for his boozy bakes, and one particularly presidential fan.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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    Ep 56: Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil" on Travel, Comedy, and Hot Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2022 36:46


    Amy and David chat with Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and host of Neflix's Somebody Feed Phil about traveling the world for food, the best food cities, his new cookbook, and how to make a perfect hot dog in thirty seconds.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 55: Chetna Makan on her Latest Book and Life After the GBBO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 40:08


    David and Amy talk to Chetna Makan about the Great British Bake-Off (including the infamous "Mexican Week" debacle), her post-Bake-Off success, and her newest book, Chetna's Easy Baking: with a twist of spice.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 54: John Kanell on his New Cookbook Preppy Kitchen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 45:18


    Amy and David chat with the phonemically popular blogger John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen on his cookbook of the same same. They discuss farm living, raising twins, and the secrets to being a great host.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep 53: BTS: Our Better Halves Spill the Beans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2022 39:32


    David and Amy are joined by their better halves, Alan and Scott, for a rollicking, no-holds-barred look at what really goes on in their kitchens.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 52: Apple-palooza

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 37:33


    Amy, a self-described "apple nerd," takes David through the fascinating history of apples, explains how to choose the right apple for your recipe, and shares her secrets for perfect apple pie.Leave us a voice message and maybe on the show! Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.To access the recipes mentioned in the episode, visit here and here.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 51: NYT's Eric Kim on Writing Recipes that Matter

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 38:21


    David and Amy chat with Eric Kim, star recipe columnist for the New York Times about his best-selling book, Korean American, the importance of preserving family recipes, and the joys of Salisbury Steak.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 50: Amy and David on Childhood Food Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 27:35


    David and Amy chat about their childhood food memories--his Portuguese, hers Italian--and find some startling similarities. (And, yes, it does sound like David drank three Red Bulls right before recording.)Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 49: Labor Day Recipes and a Reading from "Notes on a Banana"

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 7:18


    David and Amy are on vacation, but they've left you plenty of Labor Day recipes from Yankee Magazine and Leite's Culinaria. Plus David reads from his memoir, "Notes on a Banana," about the New England specialty stuffed quahogs.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 48: Armchair Travel: David on Lisbon and Portugal

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 32:59


    It's David's turn to take Amy on a virtual tour. This time it's of his adopted homeland of Portugal to explore the foods, sights, and sounds of and where he lived while writing The New Portuguese Table. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 47: Amy and David on Everything Wild Blueberries

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 29:33


    Amy, a big wild blueberry wonk from way back, explains to David what makes wild Maine blueberries so different, how to cook with them, and why they're so prized. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 46: Armchair Culinary Travels: London

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2022 40:43


    Our friend American ex-pat Adam Cohn lives in London and took Amy on an amazing food tour of the city when she visited--which he recounts for you. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 45: Chef Pati Jinich on Mexican Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 40:42


    Pati Jinich, Mexican chef, cookbook author, and star of the PBS series Pati's Mexican Table and La Frontera talks about the incredible diversity of Mexican cuisine, its historical roots, and explores the complex dynamics of who should be allowed to be the spokesperson for a cuisine. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 44: Paul Hollywood on the Great British Bake Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 41:36


    Paul Hollywood, celebrity chef and judge of the Great British Bake Off, talks about his new book, "Bake," the phenom that is the GBBO, his career, and making 1,000 donuts with salt instead of sugar. A must-listen. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 43: Dan Souza on the Craft and Art of Cooking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2022 31:35


    Cook's illustrated's editor-in-chief, Dan Souza, talks about cooking as a combo of craft and art, excellent Chinese food, his web series "What's Eating Dan?" and the time a striped bass almost killed him. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 42: Jessie Sheehan on Snackable Bakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 35:45


    The self-proclaimed baker of easy-peasy treats, Jessie Sheehan stops by to discuss baking, icebox cakes, and her new book, "Snackable Bakes. "Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    Ep. 41: Say Hello to our New Co-host, Amy Traverso

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 25:15


    Say hello to season 3! A lot has changed since the last time we met. Our co-host seat is now occupied by Amy Traverso. Amy's the senior food editor of Yankee magazine and the co-host of the PBS TV program "Weekends with Yankee." Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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