Tasty Pages: A Podcast From Cooking The Books

Hello and welcome to a new episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! In this episode we are coming to you live from our makeshift opium den in Minneapolis. Through the haze of nag champa smoke, we discuss our holiday plans, including Victoria's epic cookie baking! Speaking of Victoria, she also shares an adorable, heartwarming story of teenage drinking. Ahhhh! In food news, we chat about frivolous lawsuits and rude customers. We also share listener answers to our question: Do you make something special for Christmas breakfast? If so, what? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Sam's Eats' by Sam Way. Next, Victoria shares some fun and festive food-related holiday traditions from around the globe for our Gastro Obscura segment. Lastly, Johnny bets his entire reputation on one food joke. Did he land it? Listen now to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a new episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! In this episode we discuss Johnny's fascination with Asian grocery store coffee drinks, a poorly-conceived promotion at Red Lobster and why, in this age of modern refrigeration, people still choose to eat lutefisk. We also share listener answers to our question: What food should be banned from breakroom microwaves? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Milk Street Simple' by Christopher Kimball. Next, Victoria shares an amusing memory from her teenage years involving a geriatric teacher, a hotplate and a perfectly cooked steak before diving into a story about the world's most potent (and rare) beer for our Gastro Obscura segment. Lastly, Johnny attempts to humor Victoria with a series of food jokes. Did she laugh? Listen now to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a new episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! In this episode we discuss everything - seriously! Where else can you hear conversation about kagel exercises,  Thanksgiving dinner and new music from Andre 3000?! We also share listener answers to our question: What is the worst thing you've ever drank? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Shabbat' by Adeena Sussman. Next, Victoria shares some fun trivia about Israeli food for our Gastro Obscura segment. Lastly, Johnny brings things to a close with gut-busting Dad Thanksgiving food jokes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastypages/support

We're back! Hello and welcome to a long-awaited new episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! We make our triumphant return and we're so happy that we can't stop laughing! We also share listener answers to our question: If you were a competitive eater, what would your nickname be? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'The World Central Kitchen Cookbook' by José Andrés. Next, Victoria shares a heartwarming story about contraband desserts for our Gastro Obscura segment. Lastly, Johnny brings things to a close with three, count 'em - three!, hilarious Dad food jokes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a cheesy episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! This one's all about pizza - from our top pizza-related news stories gathered from around the globe, some pizza-themed Dad jokes, to our featured cookbook. We also discuss our triumphant, sold-out cooking class, our minor auto accident and a recent visit to a newly-opened Minneapolis food hall (where we witnessed some rude "friend" behavior). We also share listener answers to our question: If you were to make a pantry meal right now, what would it be? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'No Gluten, No Problem Pizza' by Kelli & Peter Bronski. Next, Victoria takes us to Guatemala for our Gastro Obscura segment to share the story of an "hot" local pizza joint. Lastly, Johnny brings things to a close with two pizza-centric Dad food jokes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! We start things off with a chat about giving away a pair of well-used Birkenstocks (gross!). Then we talk about the apparently deep library of topless photos featuring Victoria. There's also discussion concerning our first piece of hate (e)mail, a Buzzfeed click bait article about recipe pet peeves and our first visit to the Mall of America in a few decades! We also share listener submissions about favorite childhood snacks. Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Flavor Equation' by Nik Sharma. Next, Victoria takes us to Peru for our Gastro Obscura segment to share the story of an "interesting" beverage (to say the least). Lastly, Johnny brings things to a screeching halt with two (non-racist, but also not funny - according to Victoria) Indian food jokes. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a long, yet riveting, episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! Dare we say this episode has it all? Cursing, marital bickering, bowling, a restaurant review and a heated discussion on all things tipping! Then, we share submissions from our listeners about their favorite cookbooks from 2022. Finally, we chat about our featured cookbook, 'Fake Meat' by Isa Chandra Moskowitz. Spoiler alert: we hated this book. We will explain why in excruciating detail. The conversation becomes a bit heated (note to selves: do more yoga). Some of the conversation is funny, while some may be uncomfortable. One thing is for certain: we are passionate for each other and share a mutual disdain for "fake meat" masquerading as the real thing. Then, Victoria takes us to Morocco for our Gastro Obscura segment to share a decidedly NOT vegan dish. Lastly, Johnny shares two vegan jokes which bring the episode to an abrupt end - leaving Victoria in a fit of laughter (and, perhaps a puddle of pee).  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to our special year-end episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! We make our triumphant return by discussing our top 5 cookbook picks for 2022! Will we once again have the same choices? Will there be a fierce debate about any differences? Listen to find out! Want more? Check out our web blog for a list of top 10 - double the fun! In an effort to turn up the fun level to 11, we also chat about what we've been up to since our last episode. There's been illness, crazy Minnesota weather and a catering gig that nearly killed us. OK, perhaps we are exaggerating a little bit. We also weigh in on the topic of s'mores (as mentioned in the recent film 'The Menu'). Love 'em? Hate 'em? We definitely have strong opinions. We've also got some food-related film and television recommendations for you. Lastly, Johnny is a bit rusty in the dad joke department but he shares one that might make you smile (laughing is probably out of the question). This one is short but sweet (and, per usual, very entertaining)! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a holiday episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! Johnny begins the show with a love letter to Lyft and USPS - both offering services that would still be a bargain at twice the price. Unlike, say, paying someone to pump your gas (New Jersey residents, you have our deepest sympathies!) We also share what our collective Christmas gift purchase is to ourselves. What is it? Listen to find out! Then, I share a story about a grocery purchase fail for an ingredient required for Victoria's cookie baking (note to self: I really need to learn Spanish). We also share some news of a top-secret catering gig we were about to begin when this episode was recorded (spoiler alert: the band was Needtobreathe!). Then, we move on to our listener question: What are your biggest dining and/or cooking etiquette "pet peeves"? Finally, we chat about our featured cookbook, 'Evergreen Kitchen' by Bri Beaudoin. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes us to Germany (via Michigan) to discuss the lore of the Christmas pickle. Lastly, Johnny shares a perfectly crafted dual holiday joke that will surely have listeners wanting more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a festive episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! Johnny comes into the episode hot with a oat milk nog-fueled (yes, it exists!) rant about reality TV show judges who don't do their job. We discuss our Thanksgiving activities and Johnny quizzes Victoria in a new segment we'll call "Fake or Real Instagram Accounts?" After a brief detour "talking turkey" about some Thanksgiving facts, we get to our show question: what is your favorite leftover turkey recipe? Then, we chat about our featured cookbook, 'To Asia, With Love' by Hetty Lui McKinnon. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria drops some Thanksgiving knowledge on us involving dead presidents, pet raccoons and overworked plumbing (trust us, it's all related). Then, like a faucet that won't stop leaking, Johnny finishes the show with a series of food / Thanksgiving-adjacent jokes that has Victoria reaching for the "stop recording" button. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a topless (really!) episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! We discuss the upcoming Powerball lottery drawing and our plans for what to do with the $2 billion jackpot we are certain will be ours. In a new segment we are cleverly calling "Food News", we share a story about a daring $200,000 wine heist at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Spain. This leads us into a discussion on thievery films that we couldn't remember the names of ('Thomas Crown Affair'!) In other food news, with Thanksgiving on the horizon, experts (yes, experts!) are warning of a potential turkey shortage. Say it isn't so! Not to worry - we share some alternatives to the classic bird for your meal. Our show question is: what are your favorite food-related podcasts? This was really just a shameless attempt to gain compliments on our own show, if we are being honest. Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Cannelle et Vanille' by Aran Goyoaga. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes us to Austria for a truly unique spa experience. Per usual, we finish things off with a lame food-related joke.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! In this spooky episode, we discuss aggressive energy drinks, a heartwarming story involving a young Victoria and her fan letter to Olivia Newton-John and how the Halloween tradition of trick or treating began (as well as some other head-scratching Halloween folklore). We also have a horror movie (three of them, in fact!) recommendation for you. Our show question is: What is your least favorite candy? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Eat What You Love' by Danielle Walker. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes a rare break as Johnny shares the legend of Stingy Jack (aka - How Jack O'Lantern carving originated)! Lastly, Johnny ties the entire show together with a food joke related to the aforementioned legend. Boo! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books - now freshly COVID-19 boosted! In this episode, we discuss Johnny's Mom's hoarder house filled with many treasures (jigsaw puzzles, scrapbooking supplies, children's toys and and probably a few Johnny Mathis records). Johnny also shares a recent news story about Snoop Dogg's latest food venture (spoiler alert: it also involves weed!). Then, Johnny gives a report from the front lines of the mosh pit at a heavy metal show he recently attended. Not to be outdone, Victoria recalls a classic moment in rock history involving the band L7 and a tampon. Our show question is: What foods or ingredients smell bad but taste good? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Green Kitchen Quick + Slow' by David Frankiel & Luise Vindahl. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes us to Texas for a story involving a vending machine that dispenses pie! Lastly, Johnny shares a two very lame food jokes that he should be ashamed of. Will Victoria make it the entire episode without cursing? Listen to find out! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books. In this episode, we chat about our quest for perfect nachos and cutting boards - both unrelated, yet equally important, topics of conversation. Johnny also shares a recent news story related to British Royalty and food. Our show question is: If you were a guest on Iron Chef, what would you want the secret ingredient to be for the challenge? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Scandinavian Green' by Trine Hahnemann. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria keeps us in Scandinavia for a Viking beverage that prevents disease while boosting labido! Lastly, Johnny shares a food joke that is genuinely humorous and coaxes a laugh from Victoria. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books. In this episode, we chat about our trip to the Minnesota State Fair (twice!) and what we saw and ate! Johnny also shares a story of being the creep in our condo building. And, we discuss a recent Buzzfeed article about kitchen hacks that don't really deliver what they promise. Our show question is: What essential skills do you think every beginner cook should possess? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'In Praise of Veg' by Alice Zaslavsky. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes us to Africa for a bizarrely transformative ingredient! Lastly, Johnny shares a food joke that is met with crickets from Victoria, but then delivers the goods with a follow-up gut buster! Victoria follows with her own, unintentional food pun! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books. In this episode, we celebrate the second anniversary of this podcast! We also chat about Johnny's inadvertent use of red onions as a dye, some breaking news in the breakfast cereal world, an exciting announcement regarding teaching cooking classes once again and a local neighborhood street fair. Speaking of Fairs, our show question is: What is your favorite State and/or County Fair food? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'A Year at Catbird Cottage' by Melina Hammer. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes us to the bogs of Ireland to explain why they make a perfect environment for preserving butter (but not dead bodies)! Lastly, Johnny makes absolutely no one laugh with a foraging-adjacent joke! This episode is sponsored by Silver Spring Foods, makers of a variety of horseradish products, sauces and specialty mustards. For a limited time, you can use the promo code WECOOKBOOKS20 for 20% off your next purchase at silverspringfoods.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books. In this triumphant episode, we chat about our recent road trip to Chicago, our visit to a classic neighborhood block party and an Eater San Francisco article about all of the cookbooks featured in Hulu's buzz worthy series 'The Bear'. An unexpected dog-initiated mishap (not to worry, nothing gross) midway through the show forces us to take an unplanned break from recording (a first for the podcast!). Our show question is: What is your most extravagant kitchen purchase? Then, we chat about our featured cookbook, 'Milk Street: The World In a Skillet' by Christopher Kimball. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes us to Canada for a truly strange centuries-old ritual involving fur traders, libations and a flaming boar head! Lastly, Johnny ends things on a high note with a kid-friendly, food-related joke! This episode is sponsored by Yondu, makers of a vegetable-based umami sauce. For a limited time, our listeners can receive 25% off their purchase by entering the code 25COOKBOOK at checkout when you visit www.shopyondu.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books. In this egg-citing episode, Johnny starts us off with a punchdrunk skit that will surely earn us some angry emails and complaints to upper management. We also discuss the series 'The Bear' (Hulu) which seems to have the entire internet abuzz, our recent date night where we enjoy a great show at a terrible venue and our visit to the North Loop Food Truck Festival. Our show question is: What is your favorite way to prepare eggs? (We had many egg-cellent listener submissions) Then, we chat about our featured cookbook, 'I Dream of Dinner' by Ali Slagle. Victoria keeps the egg theme going for our Gastro Obscura segment - as she explores the "Century Egg". Lastly, Johnny cracks himself (and only himself) up with three egg yolks, er, jokes! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books. In this riveting episode, we discuss sailing the seas while drunk on rum, a mystery woman who dominated the food competition at her local county fair and Christopher Guest's classic debut "mockumentary" 'This Is Spinal Tap'. We also offer an impromptu "review" of a local gluten-free bakery in our neighborhood. Our show question is: If you were to move away, what food(s) would you miss from where you currently live? (Many listeners seem to like hamburgers, pizza and tacos!) Then, we dive right into discussing our featured cookbook, 'California Living + Eating' by Eleanor Maidment. Victoria keeps us in the Golden State for our Gastro Obscura segment - as she explores the "Noah's ark of citrus". Then, we end things on a high note with a funny food joke, courtesy of Johnny.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 77 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Forest Feast Road Trip' by Erin Gleeson. We chat about our successful Summer cocktail party (complete with taco bar!), the 2022 James Beard awards in the cookbook categories, our love of Aldi grocery store and the new Iron Chef spin-off ('Iron Chef Legend') on Netflix. Johnny also shares his million dollar idea for a fun restaurant prank. Our show question is: If you were to design your own multi-purpose kitchen gadget, what features would it have? We have another entry from our "Gastro Obscura" feature! This week Victoria (virtually) travels to Estonia to drop some knowledge on us about a fermented bread soda. Lastly, Johnny shares an adorable food joke that actually gets a rare laugh from Victoria! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a humdinger of an episode 76 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Thali' by Maunika Gowardhan. But first, we chat about cat sitting, our near-death bouncy house experience and our conversation about favorite all-time films with other patrons at a local craft cocktail bar. Although, it feels weird to use the terms "film" and "craft cocktail bar" while mentioning 'Pineapple Express'. Our show question is: If you could only keep one item from your kitchen, what would it be? We have another entry from our "Gastro Obscura" feature! This week, in keeping with the kitchen gadget theme, Victoria takes us to Australia to educate us about FRED. What (or who) is FRED? Listen to find out. Lastly, Johnny shares a couple of kitchen tool jokes to close the show on a high note! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a very cheesy episode 75 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Half Baked Harvest Every Day' by Tieghan Gerard. You know that saying, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas?" Not true. We've got too many good stories to tell! Trust me, you'll want to hear these! Johnny also shares a million dollar idea for his new film festival. Our show question is: what is your favorite cheese? We have another entry from our "Gastro Obscura" feature! This week, we discover perhaps the only cheese that we would not be interested in eating. Lastly, Johnny shares a few fromage jokes, in keeping with the theme of the show! This episode is sponsored by Enspice. Our listeners can receive 10% off their purchase by entering the code WECOOKBOOKS at checkout (www.enspice.com). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 74 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'The Red Boat Fish Sauce Cookbook' by Cuong Pham. We also chat about Johnny's million dollar idea involving relocating to Germany and baked goods, a new cookie book Victoria is obsessed with, an interesting food-related YouTube rabbit hole to fall down, midnight French fries and $650 copper pans. Speaking of cookies, our show question is: What is your favorite cookie? Our "Gastro Obscura" feature takes us to Helsinki, Finland for a heart-warming gesture involving food and community! Lastly, Johnny shares a couple of cookie jokes that probably made Victoria laugh the most since we've started this thing. You can purchase this book here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 73 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Salad Freak' by Jess Damuck. We discuss Lillet Blanc (cue song 'Killing Me Softly With Quinine') and we have a few more television recommendations (I swear we don't just waste away our days watching the boob tube!) Our dog Olive crashes the show and tries to sneak a sip of Johnny's margarita (bad dog!) Our show question is: What are some of your favorite food-centric episodes from fictional television shows? (We could probably devote and entire episode of our show just to 'Seinfeld' and 'The Office'). Our "Gastro Obscura" feature takes us to Cypress, Greece for a feature on psychedelic, hallucination-inducing fish! Lastly, Johnny shares a couple of salad jokes that are definitely on topic and quite funny (if you believe Johnny). You can purchase this book here. This episode is sponsored by Ash Creek, makers of delicious hazelnuts in Western Oregon. Our listeners can enter the code COOKBOOK at checkout for 10% of their purchase at (https://ashcreekoregon.com). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 72 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We (eventually) discuss 'Korean American' by Eric Kim. Once we get a little small talk out of the way (ugly running shoes, National Sweatpants Day and clothing purchased with rewards earned from smoking cigarettes), we dive right into the important stuff: found lottery winnings, dirty chai martinis and some drama over at our Instagram account. You know, the same old rambling conversation between us that you've grown to appreciate! We also recommend a new television series we would consider "food adjacent". Our show question is: What food do you prefer to make at home, instead of order at a restaurant? Our "Gastro Obscura" feature this week takes us to Denmark as we discuss a ritual honoring unmarried adults with spices! Lastly, Johnny shares a kid-friendly joke that fails to win over Victoria. There's also a good "easter egg" reward for those who listen until the very end of the episode! You can purchase this book here. This episode is sponsored by Lusty Monk, makers of small-batch, stone-ground, artisanal mustard in Asheville, North Carolina (https://www.lustymonk.com) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 71 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'The Kitchen Shelf' by Eve O'Sullivan & Rosie Reynolds. Johnny is now doubled-boosted and ready to take on the world! We chat about our 23rd wedding anniversary festivities, our upcoming trip to Las Vegas and our very first stalker (kidding!) There's even an impromptu game of "dead or not dead" involving Rich Little (spoiler alert: NOT dead, at the time of recording this episode). Our show question is: what are your favorite cooking shows? (Million dollar idea: 'Guy's Grocery Gig' - where Guy Fieri bags groceries). Our "Gastro Obscura" feature this week takes us to the southern tip of Norway for an underwater restaurant experience! Lastly, Johnny shares not one, but two lame food jokes that would actually be kid-friendly if only Victoria could stop cursing long enough (not going to happen). You can purchase this book here. This episode is sponsored by Earlywood Designs. Our listeners can receive 15% off their purchase by entering the code BOOKS15 at checkout (https://www.earlywooddesigns.com) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 70 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Half Baked Harvest Super Simple' by Tieghan Gerard. We also chat about our successful quest to get our knives sharpened in Minneapolis, a newly discovered wine & cider bar in our neighborhood and a non-culinary television show recommendation. Our show question is: what two people would you love to see host a cooking show together? We have another entry from our "Gastro Obscura" feature! This week, we discover an Indian kitchen that feeds thousands every day for free! Lastly, Johnny shares not one, but two lame food jokes that fail to impress Victoria. I think all these years of marriage have made her immune to my incredible humor! You can purchase this book here. This episode is sponsored by Marie Sharps. Our listeners can receive 10% off their purchase by entering the code WECOOKBOOKS10 at checkout (https://mariesharpsusa.com) --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a margarita-fueled episode 69 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Love & Lemons Every Day' by Jeanine Donofrio. We also chat about our recent visit to the Minnesota Craft Beer Festival, where we didn't drink any beer! We also watched the Tony Hawk documentary on HBO. Neither of us were / are skateboarders. How did we like it? Listen to find out. Our show question is: what food do you prefer to order or have someone else make for you, rather than make yourself? We have another entry from our "Gastro Obscura" feature! This week, we drop some knowledge about Japanese Naval Curry! Lastly, Johnny shares a food joke that has Victoria laughing hysterically at the setup but completely silent after the punchline. Typical! You can purchase this book here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 68 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'One Pot, Pan, Planet' by Anna Jones. We also chat about some recent food photography prop acquisitions and our favorite places to source them. Also, Victoria shares her harrowing personal story about her battle against gluten. Seriously though, we've (reluctantly) eliminated gluten from our diet. Our show question is: what's the most unusual thing you've ever ate? We have another entry from our new "Gastro Obscura" feature! Lastly, we limp across the finish line with a food joke that has an unusually long setup for an underwhelming punchline. You can purchase this book here. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 67 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Ultimate Veg' by Jamie Oliver. We also chat about Victoria's guilty pleasure - The Real Housewives franchise! Meanwhile, Johnny provides a fantastical update on his lost wallet! Our show question is: You are hosting a dinner party. Who are you inviting? And, we retire our short-lived "Food For Thought: Food idioms explained" segment and introduce a new one: "Gastro Obscura"! Lastly, there's a dirty food joke that may make our listeners blush (or delete our show from their favorites). You can purchase the book at https://amzn.to/3v14zQM (as an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 66 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Plant & Planet' edited by Goodful. We also chat about two food-related shows on Netflix - one worth checking out and one to avoid at all costs! Our show topic is: Favorite school lunch dish? And, there's another installment of our "Food For Thought: Food idioms explained" as we explore the origins of the phrase "Not for all the tea in China". Of course, there's a food joke that, per usual, Victoria thought was dumb (spoiler alert: they are ALL dumb! That's the point!) You can purchase the book at https://amzn.to/3Jn9Xlk (as an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases). This episode is brought to you by Tuxton Home. Our listeners can browse the full range of home & kitchen products at www.tuxtonehome.com and enter the code WECOOKBOOKS at checkout for 20% off their purchase! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 65 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Black Food', a collection of essays, poetry, artwork and recipes celebrating the African diaspora, edited by Bryant Terry. This is the first release on Terry's new imprint, 4 Color Books. We also chat about our recent visit to the Food & Wine Experience in Minneapolis - which was a bit lacking in the "food" portion. Victoria updates us on her progress as a pottery prodigy. Our show topic is: What are some record album covers with food on them? (We have a blog post on our web site with photos of some.) This leads to a deep dive into perhaps the most iconic example - Herb Alpert's 'Whipped Cream & Other Delights'! Johnny also takes a stroll down memory lane and shares stories about the time his band opened for 70's rock band Head East. We also have an installment of our "Food For Thought: Food idioms explained" as we explore the origins of the phrase "Not my cup of tea". Of course, there's a food joke - two, in fact. Because Victoria hated the first one. Good thing Johnny was prepared with a backup! You can purchase the book at https://amzn.to/3LmjGtE (as an Amazon affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases). This episode is brought to you by Top Trainer supplements. Our listeners can browse the full range of products at www.toptrainer.com and enter the code COOK10 at checkout for 10% off their purchase! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to a slightly tipsy episode 64 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Milk Street Vegetables' by Christopher Kimball. We share our transcendent dining experience at Minneapolis restaurant Owamni. Speaking of "transcendent", Victoria revealed some startling gossip about James Lipton that blows Johnny's mind! There's also talk about Arby's Curly Fry-flavored vodka from Tattersall Distillery, Victoria's near-death experience with splattering hot grease from delicious beef short ribs. Our show topic is for our wine drinking listeners: What's your favorite type of wine to drink? This leads to a detour in the conversation as Johnny drops some knowledge (ie: something he read on the internet) about everyone's favorite Trader Joe's wine: Charles Shaw! We also have an installment of our "Food For Thought: Food idioms explained" as we explore the origins of the phrase "Don't cry over spilled milk". The episode finally stumbles to the finish line as Johnny shares a food joke that receives an unexpected response from Victoria. Note to self: don't drink and podcast.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 63 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Mumbai Modern' by Amisha Gurbani. We know it's been a bit of a wait but your patience will be rewarded, as this episode is action-packed! We chat about a veritable gumbo of random topics - from roller skating, Lady Gaga drag brunch, our upcoming reservations at hot restaurant Owamni and the cringe-worthy 'Pam & Tommy' series on Hulu. Our show topic is: For those who work (or have worked) in the food industry: What's the best job you've had? Worst? We also have another installment of our "Food For Thought: Food idioms explained." This time, we explore the origins of the phrase "Bring home the bacon". Lastly, Johnny drops an epic food joke he wrote himself. It absolutely kills! Could a stand-up comedy career be a new possible side-hustle? You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3BKBDOt. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 62 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Treasures of the Mexican Table' by Pati Jinich. We also chat about how we narrowly survived a January free of alcohol or meat. There's some stimulating conversation about Victoria's birthday celebration festivities (including her ill-conceived decision to order a glass of Malbec from a seedy bowling alley bar), as well as our upcoming roller skating and pottery activities. Our show topic is: What is your favorite vegetable? Lastly, we introduce a new segment we are calling "Food For Thought: Food idioms explained." That's right, we are going to drop some knowledge on you before ending the show with a palate-cleansing, room-clearing lame food joke! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/32WwANM. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 61 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Shelf Love' from the team at Ottolenghi Test Kitchen. We also discuss thick wool socks, Victoria's upcoming birthday, 'Law and Order' (Johnny does a mean Ice T impression!) and we offer a few book and television recommendations. Our show topic is: Aside from salt & pepper, what is the spice you use most often when cooking? And, there's a food joke! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3rNnATK. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 60 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Home Made Basics' by Yvette Van Boven. We also discuss mocktails, our 2022 self-care / re-set, and the top nine food trends of 2021, according to Forbes Magazine. Our show topic is: If you could only eat one food / meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? And, there's a food joke! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3egjywJ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 59 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss our favorite cookbooks of 2021. We each share our top five on the podcast. Our full top ten can be found at our web site. We also share our listener favorites. And, there's an hilarious food joke that will have you chuckling for days. What a perfect way to begin 2022, right? Here's a link to the full list of favorites for 2021. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 58 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Cravings All Together' by Chrissy Teigen. We also recap what went down at our holiday cocktail party. We have a brief chat about some classic Christmas movies, as we observe that Kevin McCallister from 'Home Alone' is a psychopath. Our show topic is: Without telling us where you live, name a food, ingredient or dish that will reveal where you live. And, there's an unfunny food joke, followed by a funny one that made Victoria cackle. You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3egjywJ. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 57 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'That Sounds So Good' by Carla Lalli Music. We also talk boozy cookies, the Anthony Bourdain documentary, Johnny's newfound appreciation of kombucha, and our hedonistic time spent working at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival. Our show topic is: What is your favorite hangover cure? And, there's a kid-friendly food joke that actually got a laugh out of Victoria. You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3pABHKI. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 56 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Zoe's Ghana Kitchen' by Zoe Adjonyoh. We also talk about our obsession with terrible Christmas movies, our recent trip back to Chicago and espresso martinis - which, apparently, are making a comeback. Our show topic is: What food words did you (or still do) frequently mispronounce? And, there's a food adjacent joke that probably doesn't qualify as a "joke" since it's not that funny. You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3DXqo5v. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 55 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Malibu Farm Sunrise To Sunset' by Helene Henderson. We also talk about our upcoming Thanksgiving plans, our recent cooking mishaps and what we've been watching on television. Per usual, Johnny mispronounces several words during the episode, much to Victoria's amusement. Our show topic is: What are you making for Thanksgiving - which detours into a rant out how history has been re-written to portray white colonizers in a positive light. Fun times! And, there's a farming / Thanksgiving hybrid food joke that will make you question why Johnny even bothers anymore. You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3ceqBVs. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 54 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Nadiya Bakes' by Nadiya Hussain. We also talk about our inaugural Minneapolis brunch we hosted for friends, re-visiting an old favorite Asian take-out spot (while preserving marital harmony), our upcoming star-studded, exclusive holiday cocktail party and Johnny's mediocre attempt at mixology. Our show topic is: replace a word in a band name with a food (our readers provided some bizarre responses). And, there's a baking / marriage hybrid food joke that really ties the room together (much like the rug in 'The Big Lebowski') You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3qfp9dI. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 53 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! This episode has it all! We discuss 'Let's Do Dinner' by Antoni Porowski and Mindy Fox. We also talk about Johnny's radio announcer voice, red grapes versus green grapes, the constant beeping of our obnoxious appliances and Victoria's Holiday cookie baking plans. Our show topic is: what is your favorite dish to cook for others? And, there's a dinner / Halloween (sort of) hybrid food joke that received crickets from Victoria (typical)! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3CLIIxC. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 52 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! In this episode, we discuss 'Weekday Vegetarians' by Jenny Rosenstrach. We also chat about Johnny's poor wardrobe decision, our date night that went from disaster to fantastic, and we share some of the best things we've eaten recently. Our show topic is: what what is your favorite, and least favorite, Halloween candy? And, there's a funny food joke that Victoria claims is my best one ever! This episode is packed with laughs! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3u24zgW. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 51 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! In this episode, we discuss 'Bare Minimum Dinners' by Jenna Helwig. We also chat about cocktails, a Netflix food show to avoid and the plagiarism controversy surrounding the book 'Makan' by Elizabeth Haigh - which you can read more about here. Our show topic is: what what is your favorite cereal? And, there's a funny (or, not funny, depending on which one of us you ask) food joke too! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3Cxj2Vd. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to episode 50 (!) of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! In this episode, we discuss 'Chinese Food Made Easy' by Ross Dobson. Sadly, this book was not our favorite and we explain why. We also chat about an underwhelming brunch at a local dive bar, some food finds in our new hometown and a place that serves "vegan" fried chicken (no such thing). Our show topic is: what what was your favorite after-school snack? And, there's something that can only be described as a food-related joke in the most generous of terms! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3Dv9k6b. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

We're back! Hello and welcome to another episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! The first episode recorded from our new home in Minneapolis! In this episode, we discuss 'Dada Eats' by Samah Dada. Although Johnny was a bit under the weather with a common cold, the show must go on! We also chat about our new, smaller kitchen and adapting to using an electric stove. We have a great show topic: what are four people you'd choose to feature on your personal culinary Mt. Rushmore? And, we've got not one, but two vegetarian themed jokes that Johnny made up on his own! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3rZFtOE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! In this episode, we discuss 'At Home In The Kitchen' by David Kinch with Devin Fuller. We also chat about our upcoming move to Minneapolis, the one year anniversary of Tasty Pages (yay!), and the new Ottolenghi documentary on Hulu and our show topic - your favorite music for cooking! In keeping with the theme of the show, there's a great food & music related joke too! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3vKQVOW. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! In this episode, we discuss 'Everyday Dinners' by Jessica Merchant. We also discuss ugly sports jerseys, inedible garnishes, Johnny's time as a hockey goalie and our show topic - your favorite cake flavor! Of course, there's a great food-related joke too! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3xS3oB5 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! In this episode, we discuss 'Shuk' by Einat Admony & Janna Gur. We also share some huge, life-changing news (spoiler alert: Victoria is NOT pregnant). There's also talk of 'My Restaurant Rules', porch wine, flavor chimneys, a spirited debate about the definition of grilling and our show topic - your favorite smells related to food! Of course, there's a great food-related joke too! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/2OYieFO --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tastypages/support