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The Fork Report with Neil Saavedra airs Saturdays 2-5 p.m. on KFI AM 640, More Stimulating Talk Radio.

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    Grill & Chill

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 30:02 Transcription Available


    This week on The Fork Report, Neil Saavedra fires up the grill and drops his Technique of the Week—perfectly grilled ribs. From essential cleaning tips to prep work, seasoning secrets, and the all-important internal temperature sweet spot, Neil walks you through the rib game like a true pitmaster. Learn why indirect heat is your best friend and how to avoid the rookie mistakes that ruin a good rack. Then, step back in time and Dine Like Walt as Neil explores the rich history and unforgettable flavors of Tam O' Shanter, the legendary Scottish steakhouse in Los Angeles where Walt Disney himself dined. Plus, a fresh twist on get-togethers: the No-Cook Potluck. It's all about showing up with your favorite store-bought, ready-to-serve dish and sharing the food love—no stove or oven required. Whether you're a backyard BBQ enthusiast or just hungry for food stories, this episode delivers deliciously. 

    Forkful of Flavor & Facts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 30:11 Transcription Available


    On this sizzling episode of The Fork Report, Neil Saavedra is joined by the legendary Wing Lam of Wahoo's Fish Taco to dish on the upcoming LA Food & Wine Festival, kicking off May 31st at Harry Bridges Memorial Park in Long Beach. Get the inside scoop on what to eat, who to see, and why this food fest is a can't-miss culinary celebration. In fast food news: Burger King is handing out FREE food all the way up to National Burger Day—Neil breaks down the best deals you don't want to miss. Also on the menu: Neil shares 6 canned food staples from Costco that pack real nutritional value for your next warehouse haul—healthy, hearty, and totally worth the cart space. And in a big win for the service industry, the Senate just passed the No Tax on Tips Act. Neil breaks down what this means for restaurant workers and how it could reshape tipping culture in America. Food, festivals, freebies, and real talk—dig in! 

    Technique of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 22:00 Transcription Available


    Technique of the Week. Gracias Senor Food Truck.

    Reel Inn in Malibu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 29:19 Transcription Available


    Gracias Senor Food Truck. Reel Inn in Malibu

    Food Made With Love

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 24:17 Transcription Available


    Reel Inn in Malibu. Food made with love. Texas wants to rename the New York Strip Steak

    Welcome Our Guests Justin & George

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 30:49 Transcription Available


    We are having a detailed conversation about the challenges and experiences of living with Celiac Disease, a serious autoimmune condition that requires strict adherence to a gluten-free diet to maintain health and well-being.

    Strawberry Festival!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 32:29 Transcription Available


    Let's explore the delightful Strawberry Festival, a lively event bursting with the sweet aroma of fresh strawberries. This enchanting celebration features rows of vibrant stalls brimming with ripe, red strawberries and whimsical strawberry-themed treats, from mouthwatering pies to refreshing smoothies. Families and friends gather to partake in various fun activities, including joyful music, lively games, and captivating performances, all while basking in the warm sunshine. The atmosphere is filled with laughter and the cheerful chatter of festival-goers, creating a tapestry of community spirit and festive joy. Oh, did we mention it is free!

    Does She Have Celiac?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2025 30:14 Transcription Available


    As always we loved our cross talk with Tiffany!

    The Force Is Strong With These Drinks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 27:07 Transcription Available


    May The Fourth Be With You drinks. Dee and Will Johnson VEGANBURG Hesperia. 

    Let's Taco 'Bout the Best Cinco de Mayo Spot on Wilshire!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 22:54 Transcription Available


    Rob Arellano – Descanso Restaurant Cinco De Mayo

    Bread's Out. Avocado's In

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2025 28:09 Transcription Available


    The ‘AvoWich' Is Here To Replace Your Sandwich Bread With Straight-Up Avocado. Cross with Tiffany and Andrew's last day with The Fork Report. 

    Welcome Our Guest Rudy From Gracia Senor

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 24:06


    **Technique of the Week:** Explore various lesser-known cooking techniques that can elevate your culinary skills. This week, we are excited to welcome our guest, Rudy Barrientos, a talented chef from Gracia Senor, who will share his expertise and unique insights into these innovative methods.

    Enjoying Amazing Food

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 28:59


    We continued with Rudy Barrientos for more delicious food. Teddy Seraphine-Leonard, a guest at the Reel Inn. 

    New York Steak To Texas

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2025 25:15 Transcription Available


    We continued with Teddy Seraphine-Leonard discussing the GoFund me for their Inn. Texas is advocating for a fascinating culinary change: the legal renaming of the popular New York steak cut to ‘Texas Strip.' This initiative reflects a desire to celebrate Texas's rich cultural heritage and identity within the culinary world. Cross w/ Tiffany

    National Garlic Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 26:55 Transcription Available


    National Garlic Day is a celebration dedicated to the versatile and flavorful bulb known as garlic. This day encourages people to appreciate garlic not only for its culinary uses but also for its health benefits and rich history. Whether it's used in cooking, as a natural remedy, or as an ingredient in various dishes, garlic plays a significant role in cuisines around the world. On this day, garlic enthusiasts are invited to explore recipes, share their favorite uses, and perhaps even try new dishes that highlight this aromatic ingredient.

    New Deal On Zelmins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 30:04 Transcription Available


    Today, we're thrilled to have Jarred Raissen from our beloved mint, Zelmins, joining us to dive into all things Zelmins. Get ready for an exciting conversation that's sure to spark your interest!

    Kraft Hunting Is ON

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 24:50 Transcription Available


    It looks like Kraft Smoky BBQ is a hot commodity right now, with most Target stores running low on stock—it's the only place you can grab it in person! But don't lose hope just yet; you might still be able to snag a box on... eBay. Happy hunting!

    Enjoying A Lot Of Food Today!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 25:06 Transcription Available


    Guest - Chef Adriano Costa - His website is https://www.bunsnrosesla.com/  and instagram https://www.instagram.com/bunsnrosesla/  

    Let's Try Gelato!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 25:00 Transcription Available


    Guest - Chef Suyoung Park - Here is the website https://www.leftygelateria.com/  and their instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lefty_gelateria/

    And More Food In This Hour

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 26:49 Transcription Available


    Guest - Chef Noah Clark - The website is https://www.eatboxchicken.com/  and the instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/eatboxchicken/  can't forget the TikTok- @EatBoxChicken https://www.tiktok.com/@eatboxchicken1?_t=8neMhaTstj9&_r=1 

    Techniques & Joselitos

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 30:46 Transcription Available


    We have technique talk and the people from Joselitos 

    More With Bob Gurr

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 31:57 Transcription Available


    Smokehouse Restaurant & More With Bob Gurr

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2025 28:58 Transcription Available


    We talk with people from Smokehouse and continue with Bob Gurr

    Welcome Back NEIL!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 28:26 Transcription Available


    Let's start off the show with a GREAT joke and Technique of the Week. 

    National Empanada Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 25:05 Transcription Available


    We have Chef Miguel of Habana for National Empanada Day. Less meat and more plant based protein?

    This Isn't April Fools...Yet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2025 28:11 Transcription Available


    This is not a joke but breast milk will be hitting the market soon? We talked about that and discussed how would try it..or not.

    Technique of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 21:51 Transcription Available


    k- Thyme, Tarrahon. and Rosemary. Dollar Tree Bowls and Birria Taco Craze.

    Descanso in LA

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 25:13 Transcription Available


    Descanso in LA all hour

    Cookbook

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2025 27:23 Transcription Available


    Air Fryer Clean Cooking, Dr. P Prime Ingredient and Dr. Laura Pohopien new cookbook- Generations of Flavor.

    Broadcasting Live From Fanny's Cafe & Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 33:43 Transcription Available


    Technique of the Week – LIVE from Fanny's Academy museum facts//Famous Food Scenes. Technique of the Week – cocktails with bartender Lusiana.

    Broadcasting Live From Fanny's Cafe & Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 31:24 Transcription Available


    Broadcasting Live From Fanny's Cafe & Restaurant - Jimmy and Puck catering.

    Broadcasting Live From Fanny's Cafe & Restaurant

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 35:46 Transcription Available


    Derek Young Talking Props. Cross w/ Tiffany.

    Broadcasting Live From Morongo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 26:44 Transcription Available


    At Good Time Cafe in Morongo, we will indulge in a delightful array of delicious foods that promise to satisfy every palate. Thank you for the kind people for helping our Producer Kayla to the gas station. We had an engaging conversation with Chef Steve and Chef Damian about their delicious New York-style pie that truly stands out here on the West Coast. 

    Broadcasting Live From Morongo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 29:11 Transcription Available


    We are currently broadcasting live from the vibrant town of Moronogo, capturing the energy and atmosphere of this unique location.

    Broadcasting Live From Morongo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2025 23:17 Transcription Available


    We are currently broadcasting live from the vibrant town of Moronogo, capturing the energy and atmosphere of this unique location.

    Avian Flu Has Affected Egg-laying Farms More Seriously Than Broiler Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 30:42 Transcription Available


    Looking for a good egg substitute for your baking? Whether you're vegan, trying to cut back on cholesterol, or just want to try something new, there are plenty of great egg alternatives that can help you make tasty treats with the perfect texture. With egg prices climbing, many people are looking to raise their own chickens for eggs. The rising prices are mainly due to the spread of Avian Flu.

    Let's See What "The Rock" Is Cooking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 29:34 Transcription Available


    Take a listen to see how to Make "The Rock's Coconut Banana Pancakes Ingredients" (spoiler alert he loves coconuts). Dine Out Long Beach is here!!! Feb 18-28th you can dine out at all participating restaurants. Take a seat or take it to go! There are no tickets or passed required.

    Zelmins

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 29:36 Transcription Available


    Kiss ready breath is right around the corner and Zelmins has a deal just for you. It's the one year anniversary with the partnership of Zelmins and the Fork Reporter and they want to give you a first time deal. Buy a 3 pack and get a second 3 pack for 50% off. It only lasts until tomorrow so you might want to take advantage of this stellar deal! From February 7 to February 28, just swing by aparticipating 7-Eleven on Fridays and grab a small Slurpee for free. You can pick from flavors like Cherry, Blue Raspberry, or even the limited-time Coca-Cola. All you have to do is walk in, grab yourSlurpee, and say “thanks"

    It's Guacamole TIME

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 26:07 Transcription Available


    We've seen all sorts of ways to elevate classic guacamole—green onions, corn, mango—but lettuce? Lettuce adds the perfect crunch the the most perfect guac. Take a listen to more of Neil's tips. Are we the only one that can't get enough of Trader Joe's? I didn't think so! Listen to see what is HOT at Trader's. Rotisserie Chicken Appetizers in the airfryer??

    Stonefire Grill Has Made It Christmas At KFI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 27:23 Transcription Available


    David Youngberg from Stonefire Grill came to the studio to give us a little taste of heaven! Thank you so much David! 

    More on Stonefire Grill & "Superb Owl"

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2025 24:11 Transcription Available


    The discusion on Stonefire Grill continues! Cross with Tiffany all about the "Superb Owl!"

    Which Girl Scout Cookies Would You Pick?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2025 26:31 Transcription Available


    Let's explore the Technique of the Week by discussing how to keep food hot and cold during the Super Bowl. We particularly love Thin Mints when it comes to Girl Scout cookies.

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