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What is a cozy mystery? Author Lori Pollard-Johnson joins host Reenita Hora to discuss her mystery book, Corpse in the Craftsman Cottage. This episode explores the cozy mystery genre and Lori discusses fiction writing, creative writing processes, and how contemporary mystery fiction blends genres. Her protagonists are divorced best friends running a house flipping business, discovering mystery and mayhem in unexpected places. Learn about cozy mystery authors, mystery novel writing, and the importance of sisterhood in mystery genre storytelling. Then, listen to the fiction read to hear how the protagonist discovers a waterlogged corpse hidden inside a closet aquarium while renovating a 1920s craftsman cottage.What You'll Learn in This Episode: Discover what defines a cozy mystery and how violence stays off the page while maintaining compelling mystery elements and engaging dead body scenarios in cozy crime fiction.Learn the importance of crafting strong female friendships in women's fiction, including how divorced protagonists support each other through house flipping adventures and mystery solving.Gain insights into the mystery novel writing process, from finding inspiration in real-world food critics and chefs to developing small-town mystery settings that keep readers engaged without graphic cozy mystery violence.Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free at https://substack.com/@reenitahora and to her YouTube channel to watch the video version of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/@reenymalCheck out her website to stay up-to-date on events, book releases and more! https://reenita.com/TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 The cozy mystery genre, violence occurs off the page in cozy crime fiction02:15 Lori's fiction writing journey from periodicals to mystery books, including culinary mystery and women's fiction projects03:28 Defining a cozy mystery and a culinary mystery inspired by working with chefs 06:32 The importance of female friendship and sisterhood themes in contemporary mystery fiction and cozy mystery storytelling10:52 Reading from Corpse in the Craftsman Cottage featuring a shocking dead body discovery in a house flipping projectKEY TAKEAWAYS: Cozy mystery novels keep violence off the page, allowing readers to enjoy mystery solving without graphic content—the dead body exists. Still, readers don't witness the killing, making cozy crime fiction accessible and entertaining.Culinary mystery books blend food industry knowledge with mystery writing, creating authentic chef characters and restaurant settings that add flavor to contemporary mystery fiction while exploring themes beyond traditional small town mysteries.Strong female friendships elevate women's fiction within the cozy mystery genre—protagonists who support each other through divorce, house flipping businesses, and mystery adventures create compelling, relatable narratives for cozy mystery authors to explore.ABOUT THE GUEST: Lori Pollard-Johnson writes from Washington and Arizona with two 2024 releases: Corpse in the Craftsman Cottage, featuring BFF amateur sleuths, and Toxic Torte, a culinary cozy about a critic's demise. She has 100+ publishing credits and holds an MA in writing from Seton Hill University. A former teacher and college professor, she's been a PNWA Literary Contest finalist and won awards for short fiction and poetry. When not writing, she enjoys her grandbabies, yoga, swimming, hiking, renovating fixer-uppers, and watching javelinas in her backyard.RESOURCES MENTIONED: Lori Pollard-Johnson - FacebookLori Pollard-Johnson - Business FacebookLori Pollard-Johnson - TwitterLori Pollard-Johnson -Instagram Corpse in the Craftsman Cottage (A Flippin' Good Mystery Book 1) - AmazonSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/true-fiction-project/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jeff and Phil welcome chef Hasung Lee, aka "Culinary Monster," one of the breakout contestants from season two of Netflix's hit Korean cooking competition show Culinary Class Wars. He talks about his journey from Korea to the United States to train in some of the world's best kitchens; getting cast on the show as a Black Spoon chef -- including how he got his nickname; his unique focus and confidence while competing in each cooking challenge; and which fellow contestants' dishes he wishes he could have tasted. Also: The Good, The Bad, and The WTF of competing on Culinary Class Wars. 

Jen talks about the new menu for Huse Culinary restaurants, including 1933 Lounge, St. Elmo Steak House and Harry & Izzy’s. Devour Indy | IndianapolisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Officer Fanone had some choice words for the MAGA “Retribution Czar” who threatened to rape his daughters, and a few pointed gestures at the lying MAGA stooges on the Committee, at the Jack Smith Hearing.Then, on the rest of the menu, Kash Patel purged more FBI agents connected to investigating Trump hours after the volatile Jack Smith hearing; the Trump administration is doubling down and laughing after it was caught red-handed deep-faking a photograph of a Minnesota anti-ICE protester; and, a US District Judge questioned the federal government's claim that Trump had the authority to demolish the East Wing and construct a $400-million ballroom without obtaining congressional approval.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Trump's brazen lie about NATO's Afghanistan involvement provoked outrage and distress in the UK; and, Trump scrapped all the multimillion-dollar solar projects in Puerto Rico as the island struggles with chronic power outages and a crumbling electric grid.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

This week, Jun and Daniel sit down to review the highly anticipated second season of "Culinary Class Wars" (흑백요리사). In a break from their usual format, the hosts dedicate the entire episode to dissecting the show, noting how this season felt less like a global competition and more like a "love letter" to Korean cuisine, ingredients, and geography. They discuss the shift in casting—notably the lack of foreign chefs compared to season one—and analyze the distinct narrative arcs that made this season emotionally resonant, from the "Loner Chef" to the tear-jerking backstories of the "Black Spoon" underdogs.If you're interested in understanding why a "vegan Dweji-gomtang" (pork soup) is a cultural oxymoron that made a judge smirk, the ethics of cooking live crabs in Korea versus the US, or why Koreans consider tofu to be a "perfect food" while Americans might find it bland, this episode is for you. We also dive into the cultural pressure to be humble versus confident, and a deep philosophical discussion sparked by the show's finale about "doing things for yourself" versus living for societal expectations.As a reminder, we publish our episodes bi-weekly from Seoul, South Korea. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support the showWe hope you enjoy listening to our conversation, and we're so excited to have you following us on this journey!Support us on Patreon:https://patreon.com/user?u=99211862Follow us on socials: https://www.instagram.com/koreanamericanpodcast/https://twitter.com/korampodcasthttps://www.tiktok.com/@koreanamericanpodcastQuestions/Comments/Feedback? Email us at: koreanamericanpodcast@gmail.com Member of the iyagi media network (www.iyagimedia.com)

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, a bombshell ICE whistleblower report just dropped.Then, on the rest of the menu, SF Giants star Jung Hoo Lee was detained by ICE at LAX as he returned from South Korea for a team event; a “hostage standoff” between MAGA Bari Weiss and the 60 Minutes correspondent of the CECOT expose is revealed; and, Pipsqueak Bovino gassed himself after trying to throw chemical munitions at neighbors upset over ICE kidnapping and disappearing little kids.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where “Axis Sally” Karoline Leavitt was blasted by Belgium and scores of other countries over the fake claim it joined Trump's UN-alternative, Board of Peace; and, after a firehose of DHS lies about his death, an autopsy on a Cuban migrant held in solitary confinement at an immigration detention facility in Texas, revealed he died after guards strangled him to death.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue their own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.” -- The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, March 5, 1851Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: A Delicious Journey: Discovering Barcelona's Culinary Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-01-21-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La boira del matí sobre Barcelona encara no s'havia dissipat quan Martí i Núria van arribar al Mercat de la Boqueria.En: The morning fog over Barcelona had not yet dissipated when Martí and Núria arrived at the Mercat de la Boqueria.Ca: Era un dissabte d'hivern, i el mercat resplendia amb una barreja de colors vius i olors captivadores.En: It was a winter Saturday, and the market glowed with a mix of lively colors and captivating smells.Ca: A mà dreta, les parades lluïen verdures fresques; a mà esquerra, els peixos del dia llampurnejaven en el seu gel brunyit.En: On the right, the stalls displayed fresh vegetables; on the left, the day's fish shimmered on their polished ice.Ca: "Avui és el gran dia", va dir Martí amb una barreja d'excitació i nervis.En: "Today is the big day," said Martí with a mix of excitement and nerves.Ca: "La meva mare política vindrà a sopar, i ha de ser perfecte."En: "My mother-in-law is coming for dinner, and it has to be perfect."Ca: "Cristina només vol passar una bona estona", va replicar Núria amb un somriure tranquil.En: "Cristina just wants to have a good time," Núria replied with a calm smile.Ca: "No ens preocupem per la perfecció."En: "Let's not worry about perfection."Ca: Martí va agafar el carro amb decisió, fixant-se en la llista meticulosament preparada.En: Martí took the cart with determination, focusing on the meticulously prepared list.Ca: Però, de seguida, es va adonar que no podien caminar fàcilment entre la multitud.En: But he quickly realized they couldn't easily walk through the crowd.Ca: "Com ho farem així?" va dir, inquiet.En: "How will we manage like this?" he said, concerned.Ca: Mentre avançaven amb paciència, van descobrir que alguns dels seus ingredients preferits, com els tomàquets de Montserrat, no estaven disponibles.En: As they moved forward patiently, they discovered that some of their favorite ingredients, like Montserrat tomatoes, were unavailable.Ca: Martí va bufar frustrat. "No és el que esperava", va murmurar.En: Martí sighed in frustration. "It's not what I expected," he murmured.Ca: Núria, amb la seva espontaneïtat habitual, li va agafar la mà.En: Núria, with her usual spontaneity, took his hand.Ca: "Confia en mi. Ens adaptarem.En: "Trust me. We can adapt.Ca: Mira aquestes cebes tendres. Podem fer servir-les en lloc dels tomàquets", va suggerir.En: Look at these green onions. We can use them instead of the tomatoes," she suggested.Ca: Al principi, Martí no estava convençut, però va veure el somriure confiada de Núria i va assentir.En: Initially, Martí wasn't convinced, but he saw Núria's confident smile and nodded.Ca: A poc a poc, va començar a deixar-se portar per l'experiència.En: Gradually, he started to let himself be carried away by the experience.Ca: Les olors de les espècies, el murmuri dels venedors, les cançons en l'aire... tot tenia un encant especial.En: The smells of the spices, the murmurs of the vendors, the songs in the air... everything had a special charm.Ca: De sobte, mentre avançaven per la zona de carns, Martí va veure alguna cosa que el va fer aturar-se en sec.En: Suddenly, as they moved through the meat section, Martí saw something that made him stop dead in his tracks.Ca: Allà, entre pollastres i conills, hi havia una peça de carn de vedella que brillava amb una frescor insuperable.En: There, among chickens and rabbits, was a piece of veal that shone with unsurpassable freshness.Ca: No estava a la seva llista, però Martí la va imaginar perfectament a la seva taula.En: It wasn't on his list, but Martí imagined it perfectly on his table.Ca: Amb ànim renovat, va comprar la carn.En: With renewed enthusiasm, he bought the meat.Ca: Núria va somriure. "Veus? El mercat sempre et sorprèn."En: Núria smiled. "See? The market always surprises you."Ca: Quan van arribar a casa, Martí va trobar plaer en preparar el sopar, aquesta vegada sense angoixes.En: When they got home, Martí found pleasure in preparing the dinner, this time without anxiety.Ca: Quan la seva mare política va tastar el menjar, va fer un gest de sorpresa i va aplaudir les seves habilitats culinàries.En: When his mother-in-law tasted the food, she showed surprise and praised his culinary skills.Ca: "Està deliciós!", va exclamar.En: "It's delicious!" she exclaimed.Ca: Després de sopar, mentre recollien la taula, Martí va agafar la mà de Núria.En: After dinner, while clearing the table, Martí took Núria's hand.Ca: "Gràcies per ajudar-me a veure que l'important no és només el resultat, sinó també el viatge", va dir amb sinceritat.En: "Thank you for helping me see that what's important isn't just the result, but also the journey," he said sincerely.Ca: Martí havia après que, a vegades, deixar-se portar per l'experiència i confiar en els instints —i en la Núria— podia crear moments inoblidables.En: Martí had learned that sometimes letting himself be carried by the experience and trusting his instincts—and Núria—could create unforgettable moments.Ca: Barcelona, amb tota la seva vida, l'havia ensenyat a ser flexible i a trobar bellesa en l'imperfecció, tal com Núria sempre havia viscut.En: Barcelona, with all its life, had taught him to be flexible and to find beauty in imperfection, just as Núria had always lived. Vocabulary Words:the fog: la boirato dissipate: dissiparthe stall: la paradato shimmer: llampurnejarthe anxiety: l'angoixathe charm: l'encantthe meat: la carnto murmur: murmurarto adapt: adaptar-sethe freshness: la frescorunbeatable: insuperablethe determination: la decisióto nod: assentirthe perfection: la perfeccióthe instinct: l'instintthe surprise: la sorpresato trust: confiarto clear (the table): recollir (la taula)the journey: el viatgethe charm: l'encantthe spontaneity: l'espontaneïtatthe crowd: la multitudto sigh: bufarto praise: aplaudirthe vendor: el venedorcaptivating: captivadorto let oneself be carried away: deixar-se portarthe scent: la olorflexible: flexiblethe spontaneity: l'espontaneïtat

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump is falling into a perfectly laid trap by Congressmen Massie and Khanna to expose his dark past.Then, on the rest of the menu, MAGA racists filed a federal lawsuit against a Los Angeles school policy it claims discriminates against white students; after substantial pressure from MAGA cattlemen, the MAGA Bureau of Land Management revoked American Prairie's Montana bison grazing leases; and, with a workforce reduced by twenty-six percent and days from the beginning of “tax season,” the head of the IRS shockingly announced a personnel and operational shake-up by appointing Hunter Biden investigators and “whistleblowers” to key positions.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where German authorities arrested a woman accused of supplying sensitive military information to a Russian intelligence agent; and, South Korea's former prime minister escaped the death penalty after a Seoul court sentenced him to 23 years in prison for illegally imposing martial law in an act of rebellion.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

In this engaging conversation, a panel of Seattle chefs and mixologists discusses the evolving food scene in Seattle, particularly in the wake of the pandemic. They share their experiences of the Seattle Culinary Scene and navigating challenges such as rising food costs and minimum wage, while also highlighting the innovative spirit that has emerged, with many pop-ups transitioning into successful restaurants. The chefs emphasize the importance of local ingredients and seasonal menus, showcasing how they adapt their offerings to reflect the unique bounty of the Pacific Northwest. They also touch on the competitive landscape of the culinary world, particularly in the sandwich and pastry sectors, and how they strive to maintain authenticity while appealing to a diverse clientele. The chefs delve into their personal journeys, discussing how their cultural backgrounds influence their culinary creations. They share insights on the significance of community and connection through food, as well as the creative processes behind their menus. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the importance of experimentation and iteration in crafting cocktails, with a focus on balancing flavors and ensuring that each drink resonates with patrons. Overall, the episode paints a vibrant picture of Seattle culinary scene, marked by resilience, creativity, and a commitment to quality. Emmanuel Laroche and Christina Wood discuss the challenges of introducing unconventional ingredients, such as fermented items, and the reactions they receive from patrons. Melissa Miranda shares her personal inspirations, rooted in family and cultural heritage, which shape her approach to menu development. The group reflects on the evolving trends in the culinary world, particularly the resurgence of tropical flavors and the integration of savory elements into cocktails. They also explore the role of social media in shaping food trends, with a nod to the growing popularity of unique flavor combinations that challenge traditional expectations. In this engaging conversation, the panelists discuss the evolving trends in the food and beverage industry, particularly focusing on the rise of non-alcoholic cocktails and the enduring popularity of espresso martinis.  Christina Wood highlights the coffee culture in Seattle, emphasizing the city’s preference for coffee-driven drinks. The discussion then shifts to the creative process behind crafting non-alcoholic cocktails, with Emmanuel Laroche and Kyton Blair sharing insights on the increasing variety of options available today compared to just a few years ago. The discussion culminates in a heartfelt exchange about self-care, the pressures of the culinary world, and the value of collaboration and support among peers, emphasizing the need for balance and understanding in a demanding profession. What you’ll learn from this panel discussion 00:00 Introduction to Seattle’s Culinary Scene04:25 Challenges and Evolution Post-Pandemic06:57 The Rise of Pop-Ups and New Trends09:40 Seasonality and Local Ingredients in Cooking12:26 Cultural Influences and Culinary Identity15:06 Innovative Uses of Local Produce17:44 The Role of Community and Tradition in Cuisine21:43 Preserving Local Flavors22:58 The Art of Seasonal Menus23:53 Innovative Cocktails and Cultural Influences27:00 Sources of Culinary Inspiration29:26 Balancing Tradition and Innovation32:10 Menu Evolution and Customer Engagement34:22 The Role of Community in Culinary Creativity37:03 Seasonal Adjustments and Customer Preferences38:41 Pushing Boundaries in Sandwich Making40:40 Creative Pastry Innovations42:16 Exploring Savory Donuts and Unique Pastries44:21 Seasonal Menu Inspirations and Collaborations47:17 Crafting Cocktails: Flavor Pairing and Trends49:57 The Challenge of Unpopular Flavor Combinations51:59 Emerging Trends in Flavors and Ingredients54:46 The Coffee Culture: Trends and Preferences01:00:36 Crafting the Perfect Sandwich01:01:29 Culinary Inspirations and Personal Favorites01:03:19 Menu Challenges and Customer Education01:04:38 Navigating Competition in the Culinary World01:06:10 Mental Health and Self-Care in the Restaurant Industry01:08:08 Lessons Learned from Experience01:09:39 The Importance of Teamwork and Support01:12:08 Finding Balance and Managing Stress01:13:41 Advice for Future Chefs01:18:06 Final Thoughts and Reflection Beyond the Mic: My Stories in Print A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island invites readers to join me on his unforgettable journey across the island of Madagascar, where a vibrant culture and stunning ecosystem intertwine to create an extraordinary culinary experience. Explore the unique ingredients and traditions that define Madagascar and discover their profound impact on the global culinary landscape. Alongside the captivating stories, the book presents a collection of exciting recipes that showcase the incredible flavors and ingredients of Madagascar. Publication date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 Pre-order the book here! “Conversations Behind the Kitchen Door” is my debut book, published in Fall 2022. It features insights from chefs and culinary leaders interviewed on the Flavors Unknown podcast, offering a behind-the-scenes look at creativity, culture, and the future of the hospitality industry. Get the book here! Links to most downloaded episodes (click on any picture to listen to the episode) Chef Sheldon Simeon Chef Andy Doubrava Chef Nina Compton Chef Jacques Pepin Social media Melissa Miranda Instagram Social media Avery Hardin Instagram Social media Janet Becerra Instagram Social media Christina Wood Instagram Social media Kyton Blair Instagram Links mentioned in this episode Musang restaurant Kilig restaurant Pancita restaurant Layers Green Lake restaurant Pastry Temple bakery Roquette Bar SUBSCRIBE TO THE ‘FLAVORS UNKNOWN' NEWSLETTER

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Aliya Rahman speaks out for the first time after being dragged from her car by ICE agents in Minneapolis while trying to get to a doctor's appointment.Then, on the rest of the menu, a Democratic Indiana state court judge and his wife are in stable condition as authorities continued to search for the suspects who shot the couple at their Lafayette home; California defied Trump and made admission free for over two hundred parks on MLK Day; and, ICE has been shooting priests in the face with pepperballs, dragging people out of churches by their hair and throwing them in the gulags, for a year, but the DOJ now vows to press charges after neighbors disrupted a church service on Sunday where a Minnesota ICE official is the pastor.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Trump slammed the UK deal to hand over the Chagos Islands as “an act of GREAT STUPIDITY,” which he vigorously backed during his first term; and, Trump is screenshotting and posting private messages from heads of state like a jilted boyfriend.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Laurent Grima, director of operations at Cour de Loges, A Radisson Collection Hotel in Lyon talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report about this wonderful hideaway in the medieval old town combining Renaissance charm with a five-star property. The hotel is surrounded by great restaurants and attractions, but it also has its own soon-to-be Michelin Star restaurant helmed by Chef Anthony Bonnet. For more information, visit https://courdesloges.com/en or www.radissoncollection.com.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Triumph at the Market: A Medieval Culinary Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-01-19-23-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: נעם היה נחוש ליצור ארוחה בלתי נשכחת לכבוד ט"ו בשבט.En: @Noam was determined to create an unforgettable meal in honor of Tu BiShvat.He: במהלך החורף הקר בכפר ימי הביניים, הוא ידע שעליו לבקר בשוק הצבעוני והומה בני אדם.En: During the cold winter in the medieval village, he knew he needed to visit the colorful and bustling market.He: השוק היה מלא ברוכלים וקהילה שחיפשו את המצרכים הטובים ביותר לקראת החגיגה.En: The market was full of vendors and a community seeking the best ingredients for the celebration.He: ליאורה הייתה שם כדי לעזור לנעם.En: Liora was there to help @Noam.He: היא הכירה את כל העשבים והתבלינים הכי טובים.En: She knew all the best herbs and spices.He: "נעם," היא קראה בצלילות, "אל תדאג, נצליח למצוא כל מה שצריך.En: "@Noam," she called out clearly, "don't worry, we'll manage to find everything we need."He: "עם שק מלא בפרות ולחמים, ש"י הצטרף אליהם.En: With a bag full of fruits and breads, Shay joined them.He: הוא נהנה, אך נוטה להסתבך.En: He enjoyed it but tended to get into trouble.He: כאשר עבר רגעי לחץ, גערה ליאורה בו, "ש"י, הזהר לא להפיל דבר!En: During moments of pressure, Liora scolded him, "Shay, be careful not to drop anything!"He: "השוק היה מלא באנשים, והמחירים היו גבוהים.En: The market was crowded, and prices were high.He: יש דיבורים בשוק שאולי נגמר המרכיב הנדיר ביותר לארוחה.En: There was talk that perhaps the rarest ingredient for the meal had run out.He: הצורך למצוא את המרכיב הזה היה נורא חשוב, ונעם התקשה להחליט האם לקנות אותו או לפנות לרעיונות של ליאורה.En: The need to find this ingredient was extremely important, and @Noam struggled to decide whether to buy it or turn to Liora's ideas.He: כאשר שוק התקרב לסיום, פתאום נעם ראה דוכן ובו המוכר האחרון שמכר את המרכיב הנדיר.En: As the market neared its end, suddenly @Noam saw a stall with the last vendor selling the rare ingredient.He: הוא התכונן למשא ומתן.En: He prepared for negotiation.He: המוכר היה סוחר קשה אבל נעם נשאר רגוע ובטוח לעצמו.En: The vendor was a tough bargainer, but @Noam remained calm and confident.He: "אני שמח שאתה כאן," אמר נעם לסוחר.En: "I'm glad you're here," @Noam said to the vendor.He: "עם קצת עזרה מיועצים טובים כאן, אני אשמח לרכוש את המצרך הזה.En: "With a little help from good advisors here, I'd be happy to purchase this ingredient."He: " לבסוף הסכים הסוחר לתת לו מחיר הוגן.En: Finally, the vendor agreed to give him a fair price.He: בניצחון, עם החברים לצד, הם חזרו לכפר, מוכנים להכין את הארוחה.En: In triumph, with friends by his side, they returned to the village, ready to prepare the meal.He: נעם הבין כמה חשובה העזרה מהחברים ועד כמה שליטה ושיתוף פעולה יכולים להוביל להצלחה.En: @Noam realized the importance of friends' help and how control and cooperation can lead to success.He: בסוף, הארוחה הייתה נהדרת.En: In the end, the meal was wonderful.He: נעם הכיר שיש לו ההזדמנות ללמוד ולצמוח עם תמיכה מהאחרים, וזה הביא לו כבוד וביטחון עצמי מול זקני הכפר והקהילה כולה.En: @Noam recognized he had the opportunity to learn and grow with the support of others, which brought him respect and self-confidence in front of the village elders and the entire community. Vocabulary Words:determined: נחושunforgettable: בלתי נשכחתmedieval: ימי הבינייםbustling: הומהvendors: רוכליםcommunity: קהילהingredients: מצרכיםherbs: עשביםspices: תבליניםpressure: רגעי לחץscolded: גערהcrowded: מלא באנשיםrarest: הנדיר ביותרextremely: נוראstruggled: התקשהnegotiation: משא ומתןbargainer: סוחרconfident: בטוח לעצמוtriumph: בניצחוןopportunity: הזדמנותgrow: לצמוחsupport: תמיכהrespect: כבודself-confidence: ביטחון עצמיelders: זקניcelebration: חגיגהmanage: נצליחdrop: להפילcomplained: קראתfair: הוגןBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

It's festival season at EPCOT, and Scott and Candice are kicking off a two-part deep dive into one of the most overlooked (and shortest!) festivals of the year: Festival of the Arts.This episode is not about the menus yet.This is about mindset, strategy, expectations, and how to experience the festival in a way that actually feels meaningful.If you've ever left a festival overwhelmed, overspent, or underwhelmed, this one's for you.In this episode:Favorite Disney artCandice shares her favorite piece of Disney art at home. Scott talks about the artwork in his office and the posters that line their bar walls, setting the tone for why this festival matters.What Festival of the Arts actually isThis is not just a food festival with pretty plates. They break down the three pillars of the festival:• Visual arts (artist booths, galleries, live signings)• Performing arts (Disney on Broadway concerts, Voices of Liberty, live musicians)• Culinary arts (creative and beautiful, but not always the best food)Plus interactive elements like mural painting, scavenger hunts, chalk art, and PhotoPass art experiences.Why you can't “do it all”You could spend an entire day in EPCOT doing only festival activities and still not experience everything. This is a festival that rewards intention, not speed.How to prioritize your festival dayThey walk through how to approach the festival depending on what you care most about:• Attractions• Visual art• Live performances• FoodThe key takeaway: build your day around what matters to you, not what influencers say you “must” do.Honest talk about festival foodFestival of the Arts food is often gorgeous, creative, and Instagram-friendly. That does not always mean it's the most satisfying food of the year. Setting expectations matters.Smart (and realistic) budgeting advice• Rank your must-try items before you arrive• Use gift cards to control spending• Separate festival food budget from snacks and sit-down meals• Don't compare your experience to influencers who are being paid to eat everythingA reminder of what makes Disney differentThey talk candidly about why live entertainment, storytelling, cast members, and immersion are the heart of Disney—and why supporting those experiences matters if we want them to continue.Next week: Part Two – The MenusWhat they would orderWhat they would skipWhat sounds amazing but probably isn'tWhat's actually worth your moneyIf you enjoy thoughtful Disney conversations, honest opinions, and strategy without the hype, you're in the right place.And remember… there is always a great big beautiful tomorrow.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, our NATO allies, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom, released a joint statement blasting Trump's 25th Amendment-level tariff threats over Greenland.Then, on the rest of the menu, a former Oregon Republican ousted for supporting abortion rights and trans care is running as an Independent; a Trump aide ditched his Daily Beast lawsuit because discovery threatened to reveal administration insiders' secrets; and, MAGA defends the state murder of white woman if they are AWFUL.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where five men face trial in Peru in a rare prosecution over the killing of an Indigenous Amazon leader; and, hackers targeted Iran state TV's satellite transmission to broadcast two clips of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, world leaders from France to Canada to China are ganging up to outmaneuver Trump and put him in his place.Then, on the rest of the menu, the US citizen videotaped being violently dragged out of her car by a dozen ICE goons at a Minneapolis intersection, was on her way to a routine appointment at the Traumatic Brain Injury Center a half block away; neo-Nazis are building a secret business empire in MAGA red Texas; and, the small Minneapolis charter school where Renee Good's 6-year-old son is enrolled, has switched to online learning from an avalanche of violent threats after MAGA news outlets doxxed the school.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where propaganda experts call out Trump's propaganda shops for "taking a page from ISIS;" and, “free speech absolutist” Elon Musk believes schoolteachers should be “imprisoned” for accurately teaching US History.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Heidi Whitney-Schile didn't set out to become a brilliant chef, but food and the love of cooking and baking started at a pretty young age and it continued through college (she cooked for her roommates) and she used cooking as therapy when she found herself in a job she didn't love. When a friend asked if she would bake a wedding cake, Heidi decided right then and there - if the cake was a hit, she would quit her job and go to culinary school. The cake was a hit. Over the next several years, Heidi had intentful culinary moves that she says helped her grow, learn, push her boundaries and comfort zone. She says one of her first chefs told her "there's no failing in the kitchen," and Heidi calls it "failing forward." She says every oops or wrong turn has always led to personal growth. She's currently the winery chef at Ambar Estate (the story of getting here is a good one) where she believes she's found her happy place.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, a new viral video is making even MAGA turn against ICE.Then, on the rest of the menu, the website dedicated to naming ICE and Border Patrol goons is coming under a “prolonged and sophisticated” cyberattack from Russia; after being threatened by the MAGA Feds, Indiana University in Indianapolis went Vichy and canceled the annual dinner in honor of Martin Luther King Jr., first convened in 1969; and, faculty at the University of Pennsylvania condemned Trump's demand for ‘lists of Jews.'After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Trump is holding millions of dollars from a deal made for seized Venezuelan oil in personal offshore accounts in Qatar, but the MAGA Congress doesn't care; and, the UK government is ‘not going to back down' from a US administration official's threat over a probe into Elon Musk and X.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue their own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.” -- The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, March 5, 1851Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, two US citizen observers, who were violently taken by ICE and illegally held for over eight hours in Minneapolis, described the torture and intimidation at the hands of racist, homophobic, bigoted, federally paid goons.Then, on the rest of the menu, prosecutors seek to sentence a former MAGA South Carolina legislator to twenty years in prison for sending child porn across the country on social media as he advocated for laws meant to protect kids; an ICE prosecutor in Dallas who was previously exposed for running a white-supremacist Twitter/X account praising Hitler and calling America a “White nation,” is quietly back working in immigration court; and, the MAGA KA$H FBI executed a search warrant at a Washington Post reporter's home for top secret, classified material, not national security or classified military information, she's been reporting about Trump dismantling the federal workforce.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where France banned far-right British anti-migration activists targeting migrant boats; and, a South Korean prosecutor seeks the death sentence for ex-leader Yoon, convicted over his illegal martial law decree.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Minnesotan faith leaders, military veterans, civic leaders and common citizens describe the paramilitary MAGA Klan invasion of the state.​​​​​​Then, on the rest of the menu, the FBI is investigating Renee Good's ties to local non-violent anti-ICE religious groups, instead of sharing evidence with Minnesota; at least four senior officials have resigned from the Department of Justice in protest over their frustration that Civil Rights Asst AG Harmeet Dhillon decided not to investigate the ICE officer's killing of 37-year-old Renee Good; and, Trump warned Minnesota's “day of reckoning and retribution” is coming as he doubles down on the state's lack of respect over his murderous MAGA Klan invasion.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a former Navy sailor was sentenced to sixteen years for selling technical and operating systems information about ships to Chinese intelligence; and, the BBC seeks to dismiss Trump's “bad faith” ten billion dollar defamation lawsuit in a Florida court.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Rachel Mansfield is a popular cooking content creator and the co-founder of Cadootz, a healthier-alternative kids' snack brand that makes delicious protein-packed crackers for your little ones. She began her career working in PR for a top beverage company and, in her off time, ran a food blog to supplement her income, sharing original healthy recipes online and posting tutorials. When Mansfield was unexpectedly fired from her day job, she decided to put everything she had into growing her online presence. She amassed thousands of followers with each dish she shared, building a brand around making cooking less complicated for people who want to lead healthy lifestyles. Within months of losing her job, Mansfield grew her platform enough to monetize her content and turn her hobby into a full-time gig. Today, she has a cookbook under her belt (and another on the way), runs a venture capital firm called Grt Sht Ventures that allows her to invest in like-minded businesses, and leads an online community of more than a million followers. Plus, she just launched her newest culinary venture with Cadootz, a snack company that embodies her commitment to sharing better-for-you foods with families like hers.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump has ordered his DOJ to go totally dark into the release of information about his dark past as the entire DOJ is now complicit in the violation of federal law.Then, on the rest of the menu, an officer with the Portland, Oregon Police Bureau has been reassigned after he was captured on film agreeing that he would shoot Renee Good in the face, no questions asked; a suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson after fire damages the historic Mississippi synagogue that was bombed by the KKK for its civil rights work; and, Trump ordered references to his two impeachments removed from the display of his Smithsonian photo portrait.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Germany sharply rejected quack RFK Jr.'s lies that it prosecutes doctors for vaccine exemptions; and, Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Musk's Grok over sexualized AI images.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Spicy Dumplings and Snowflakes: A Culinary Challenge Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-01-11-08-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 冬天的一个早晨，热闹的饺子乐园咖啡馆里，红色的灯笼在微风中轻轻摇曳，空气中飘散着浓郁的饺子香。En: One winter morning, in the bustling Jiaozi Leyuan Café, red lanterns gently swayed in the breeze, and the rich aroma of dumplings filled the air.Zh: 窗外，纷纷扬扬的雪花让这个小城更显得如诗如画。En: Outside, the falling snowflakes made the small town look even more picturesque.Zh: 明和莲在厨房里忙碌着，他们的目标是完成一个网上爆红的饺子挑战。En: Ming and Lian were busy in the kitchen, aiming to complete a dumpling challenge that had gone viral online.Zh: 明非常期待这个挑战，因为他希望能在过年的家宴上展示自己的厨艺。En: Ming was very excited about the challenge because he hoped to showcase his culinary skills at the family banquet during the New Year.Zh: 然而，这个任务远比他想象中的复杂。En: However, the task proved to be far more complicated than he had imagined.Zh: 明一边跟随视频，一边尽力模仿，但饺子皮总是不听使唤，有时太厚，有时又黏在一起。En: As Ming followed the video, trying his best to imitate it, the dumpling wrappers were unruly, sometimes too thick, and sometimes sticking together.Zh: 莲站在旁边，看着明笨手笨脚的样子，不禁轻声笑出了声。En: Lian, standing by, couldn't help but chuckle softly at his clumsy attempts.Zh: “别笑啦！”明故作镇定，“我一定能学会的。”En: "Don't laugh!" Ming pretended to be composed, "I can definitely learn this."Zh: 莲笑着点头，“没关系，我们一起加油。”En: Lian nodded with a smile, "It's okay, let's do our best together."Zh: 接下来的问题更加棘手。En: The next problem was even more tricky.Zh: 厨房里的调料用得差不多了，唯独缺了一项重要的香料。En: Most of the kitchen's spices were nearly used up, except for one important seasoning.Zh: 明皱着眉头，在厨房里左翻右找，En: Ming furrowed his brows and searched around the kitchen.Zh: 终于灵光一闪，发现了一瓶辣椒酱。En: Finally, a light bulb went off in his head when he discovered a bottle of chili sauce.Zh: 他灵机一动：“看来我们得即兴发挥了！”En: He had a brainwave: "Looks like we'll have to improvise!"Zh: 莲狐疑地看着那瓶辣椒酱，“你确定吗？这可是饺子，不是麻辣烫。”En: Lian looked suspiciously at the bottle of chili sauce, "Are you sure? These are dumplings, not malatang."Zh: 明坚定地点头：“试试看！”En: Ming nodded firmly, "Let's give it a try!"Zh: 于是，他们在饺子馅里加入了辣椒酱。En: So, they added the chili sauce to the dumpling filling.Zh: 虽然心中有些紧张，但明和莲怀着期待，将一盘盘饺子送到了门厅的小桌上。En: Though a bit nervous, Ming and Lian were hopeful as they delivered plate after plate of dumplings to the small table in the entrance hall.Zh: 吃饺子的朋友们一开始没有察觉特别之处，但第一口下肚后，立刻引发了一阵意料之外的轰动。En: Their friends, who were eating the dumplings, didn't notice anything special at first, but after the first bite, it caused an unexpected sensation.Zh: 有人吃得辣得面红耳赤，有人则恣意欢笑，纷纷给出好评。En: Some turned red from the spiciness, while others laughed heartily, all giving positive reviews.Zh: 一时间，水杯在桌面上此起彼伏。En: For a moment, water cups rose and fell on the tabletop.Zh: “真有意思的口感！”一位朋友大声称赞，“这种味道从未尝过！”En: "What an interesting taste!" one friend loudly praised, "I've never tasted such a flavor before!"Zh: 经过这场小小的混乱，明和莲偷偷相视一笑。En: After the small chaos, Ming and Lian exchanged a sneaky smile.Zh: 虽然这并不是原始食谱，但他们的创新获得了大家的喜爱。En: Although it wasn't the original recipe, their innovation was loved by everyone.Zh: 明终于意识到，原来创造力和灵活性也能让自己出彩。En: Ming finally realized that creativity and flexibility could also make him stand out.Zh: 后来，这种辣味饺子在当地成为一种新风潮，几个街区以外的人也慕名而来。En: Later, this spicy dumpling became a new trend locally, with people from several blocks away coming to try them.Zh: 在新年夜的家宴上，明骄傲地为家人端上了他的“特别版”饺子。En: At the New Year's Eve family banquet, Ming proudly served his "special edition" dumplings to his family.Zh: 莲一边夹起一个小小的辣饺子，一边开玩笑说：“看来，我们都学到了不少呢。”En: Playfully, Lian picked up a small spicy dumpling and joked, "Looks like we've learned quite a bit!"Zh: 明自信地微笑，而莲则莞尔一笑。En: Ming smiled confidently, while Lian gave a gentle smile in return.Zh: 他们知道，这场饺子挑战不仅带来了欢声笑语，更给他们的新年庆典增添了意外的惊喜。En: They knew that this dumpling challenge brought not only laughter but also an unexpected surprise to their New Year celebration.Zh: 故事，在这快乐与满意中，划下了圆满的句号。En: The story concluded in this joy and satisfaction, drawing a perfect ending. Vocabulary Words:bustling: 热闹的lanterns: 灯笼swayed: 摇曳picturesque: 如诗如画culinary: 厨艺complicated: 复杂unruly: 不听使唤clumsy: 笨手笨脚chuckle: 轻声笑furrowed: 皱起brainwave: 灵光一闪improvise: 即兴发挥suspiciously: 狐疑地malatang: 麻辣烫nervous: 紧张spiciness: 辣得hearty: 恣意欢笑sensation: 轰动creativity: 创造力flexibility: 灵活性innovation: 创新trend: 新风潮proudly: 骄傲地joked: 开玩笑gently: 莞尔surprise: 惊喜concluded: 划下句号satisfaction: 满意challenge: 挑战spices: 香料

On today's season six opener, we're celebrating what makes Jackson's food scene unlike anywhere else through the voices of the chefs, restaurateurs and the food makers who bring it to life. Hear from Chefs Nick Wallace, Hunter Evans, Enrika Williams, Damien Cavichhi and Chaz Lindsay; distiller Richard Patrick and coffee roaster and expert Trey Malone. TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-culinary-town

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump lost it overnight as the GOP revolted against him in Congress.Then, on the rest of the menu, five states sued the Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds; Austin Peay State University reinstated the professor fired for accurately quoting a Charlie Kirk post and settled for $500k; and, it only took five years, but at least the Senate unanimously voted to display the January 6 plaque MAGA Mike says violates the law.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Brazil's President vetoed a bill to reduce the 27-year prison sentence of Bolsonaro for the far-right leader's failed 2023 coup attempt; and, a winter storm slammed the UK and France, disrupting travel and leaving tens of thousands without power.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Stranger Things gets stranger still as the gals recap their New Year. Amy goes on a seafood deep dive. Missy works through the perils of the mixed company New Year's Eve table. And Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen bring us all down with yet another cat butt bummer of a ball drop. (Bless em.)

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Metro Shrimp & Grits Thursdays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump is losing it as mass protests are forming after his ICE Gestapo murdered Renee Nicole Good in Minnesota.Then, on the rest of the menu, Oregon's attorney general sued three insulin manufacturers and the nation's largest pharmacy benefit managers alleging they colluded together to inflate the price of insulin; while ICE goons prevented EMT's from attending to Renee Good, Bovino's brownshirts invaded a nearby high school, tackling people, handcuffed two staff members and released chemical weapons on bystanders, city schools are now closed indefinitely; and, Mike Pence sounded off against the White House's new "offensive, revisionist history" display mocking Capitol police officers who responded to the insurrection on January 6, 2021.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where clashes between a Saudi/US-backed gold mining company leaves four dead in Afghanistan; and, Trump is withdrawing the United States from sixty-six international organizations and treaties, most notably everything connected with climate change, democracy and the rule of law.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Everyone in this good city enjoys the full right to pursue their own inclinations in all reasonable and, unreasonable ways.” -- The Daily Picayune, New Orleans, March 5, 1851Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Eco-Friendly Pancakes: Discovering Amsterdam's Culinary Science Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-01-07-08-38-19-nl Story Transcript:Nl: De straten van Amsterdam glinsteren onder een heldere winterlucht.En: The streets of Amsterdam glisten under a clear winter sky.Nl: Kees en Sanne lopen energiek door de kou, tussen de oude grachtenpanden en drukke fietsers.En: Kees and Sanne walk energetically through the cold, among the old canal houses and busy cyclists.Nl: Ze zijn op weg naar een evenement waar Kees grote verwachtingen van heeft.En: They are on their way to an event where Kees has high expectations.Nl: Maar ze weten niet precies wat hen te wachten staat.En: But they don't know precisely what awaits them.Nl: Het gebouw ziet er modern uit, helemaal van glas met een prachtig uitzicht over de stad.En: The building looks modern, entirely made of glass with a stunning view over the city.Nl: Binnen worden ze verwelkomd door de aroma's van warme chocolade die uit de hoek van de zaal komen.En: Inside, they are welcomed by the aromas of hot chocolate coming from the corner of the hall.Nl: Kees en Sanne kijken om zich heen.En: Kees and Sanne look around.Nl: Posters met ingewikkelde moleculediagrammen hangen aan de muren.En: Posters with intricate molecule diagrams hang on the walls.Nl: Naast hen staan tafels vol met voorbeelden van duurzame verpakkingen.En: Next to them are tables full of examples of sustainable packaging.Nl: Kees, met zijn notitieboekje in de hand, is enthousiast.En: Kees, with his notebook in hand, is enthusiastic.Nl: "Dit moet het zijn, Sanne.En: "This must be it, Sanne.Nl: De geheime pannenkoekenworkshop!"En: The secret pancake workshop!"Nl: zegt hij stralend.En: he says, beaming.Nl: Sanne kijkt een beetje bezorgd.En: Sanne looks a bit worried.Nl: "Uh, Kees, ik denk niet dat dit is wat je denkt dat het is..." fluistert ze.En: "Uh, Kees, I don't think this is what you think it is..." she whispers.Nl: Maar Kees heeft er zin in.En: But Kees is eager.Nl: Met grote stappen nadert hij een groepje mensen dat druk in gesprek is.En: With large strides, he approaches a group of people who are deep in conversation.Nl: "Hallo!En: "Hello!Nl: Heeft iemand hier een nieuwe smaak of textuur ontdekt voor pannenkoeken?"En: Has anyone here discovered a new flavor or texture for pancakes?"Nl: vraagt Kees opgewekt.En: asks Kees cheerfully.Nl: De groep kijkt elkaar verbaasd aan.En: The group looks at each other, confused.Nl: Eén man antwoordt beleefd: "Eh, we zijn hier om over de chemische samenstelling van pannenkoeken te praten."En: One man responds politely, "Uh, we're here to talk about the chemical composition of pancakes."Nl: Sanne loopt rood aan van schaamte, terwijl Kees er niets van merkt.En: Sanne turns red with embarrassment, while Kees doesn't notice a thing.Nl: Ze probeert de aandacht af te leiden door over wetenschap te praten.En: She tries to divert attention by talking about science.Nl: "Chemische samenstelling klinkt fascinerend!"En: "Chemical composition sounds fascinating!"Nl: zegt ze snel.En: she says quickly.Nl: De ogen van de man lichten op.En: The eyes of the man light up.Nl: Dit is een onderwerp waar hij graag over praat.En: This is a topic he loves to discuss.Nl: Dankzij Sanne's poging verandert de sfeer, en ze raken in gesprek over de mogelijkheden van biologisch afbreekbare verpakkingen.En: Thanks to Sanne's attempt, the atmosphere changes, and they start a conversation about the possibilities of biodegradable packaging.Nl: Toch houdt Kees vol: "Is er iemand die weet hoe je een pannenkoek kunt maken die in mond smelt, maar toch knapperig blijft?"En: Yet Kees persists: "Does anyone know how to make a pancake that melts in your mouth but still stays crispy?"Nl: Op dat moment staat een vrouw op.En: At that moment, a woman stands up.Nl: Ze heeft kort haar en draagt een kleurrijk sjaaltje.En: She has short hair and wears a colorful scarf.Nl: "Dit is geen kookworkshop," zegt ze glimlachend.En: "This isn't a cooking workshop," she says, smiling.Nl: "Maar we onderzoeken hoe pannenkoeken helpen bij het verminderen van afval."En: "But we are investigating how pancakes can help reduce waste."Nl: Kees is verrast, maar niet ontmoedigd.En: Kees is surprised but not discouraged.Nl: "Dat klinkt geweldig!En: "That sounds great!Nl: Eco-vriendelijke gourmet pannenkoeken!En: Eco-friendly gourmet pancakes!Nl: Daar kan ik iets mee voor mijn blog."En: I can use that for my blog."Nl: Sanne's ogen glanzen.En: Sanne's eyes shine.Nl: Ze heeft de vrouw een waardevolle connectie gevonden voor haar carrière.En: She has found the woman to be a valuable connection for her career.Nl: Na het evenement lopen Kees en Sanne langs de bevroren grachten van Amsterdam.En: After the event, Kees and Sanne walk along the frozen canals of Amsterdam.Nl: Ze lachen en delen hun nieuwe ideeën.En: They laugh and share their new ideas.Nl: Kees begint zijn artikel te vormen in zijn hoofd.En: Kees begins to shape his article in his mind.Nl: Sanne voelt zich zekerder in haar rol als brug tussen wetenschap en publiek.En: Sanne feels more confident in her role as a bridge between science and the public.Nl: En terwijl de stad langzaam verduistert onder de winterzon, weten beide vrienden dat ze iets waardevols hebben geleerd.En: And as the city slowly darkens under the winter sun, both friends know they have learned something valuable.Nl: Pannenkoeken en wetenschap, wie had dat ooit gedacht?En: Pancakes and science, who would have thought?Nl: Maar in deze buitengewone stad lijkt alles mogelijk.En: But in this extraordinary city, everything seems possible.Nl: Hun avontuur in het geheime pannenkoekenlaboratorium zal ze nog lang bijblijven.En: Their adventure in the secret pancake laboratory will stay with them for a long time. Vocabulary Words:glisten: glinsterenenergetically: energiekexpectations: verwachtingenawaits: te wachten staataromas: aroma'sintricate: ingewikkeldesustainable: duurzamepackaging: verpakkingenenthusiastic: enthousiastbeaming: stralendconfused: verbaasdpolite: beleefdembarrassment: schaamtedivert: afleidenfascinating: fascinerendbiodegradable: biologisch afbreekbarecrispy: knapperigrevealed: openbaardeinvestigating: onderzoekenreduce: vermindereneco-friendly: eco-vriendelijkegourmet: gourmetvaluable: waardevollefrozen: bevrorenconfident: zekerderbridge: brugextraordinary: buitengewonedarkens: verduistertadventure: avontuurlaboratory: laboratorium

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, a federal judge appointed by Trump is moving close to recommending the revocation of Lindsey Halligan's law license, who is falsely claiming to be the United States Attorney in Virginia.Then, on the rest of the menu, a Northwest conservative think tank is suing Oregon over a new law that makes it illegal to impersonate a union representative; a town in North Carolina is returning land to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians; and, Warner Bros again rejected a hostile takeover bid from Ellison-run Paramount and told shareholders to stick with a rival offer from Netflix.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the Trump administration thanked the Vichy media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro; and, while Pedo-Trump's America remains silent, Musk's is facing a backlash from governments around the world over Grok-generated sexualized images of women and children.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Happy start to 2026! This is the first episode featuring our new podcast format and Dr. Judy Morgan interviews Chef Scot Hill, Co-founder of Woof Creek Pet Wellness about his journey from a restaurant chef to pet supplement formulator. Chef Scot shares his passion for cooking, influenced by his upbringing in Alabama, and his transition to pet nutrition after observing his dog's health issues. He discusses the importance of using minimally processed ingredients and the challenges of sourcing high-quality proteins. Chef Scot also emphasizes the significance of a balanced diet for pets, including fresh food and supplements, and shares his commitment to expanding his product line to benefit cats as well. Do your pet a favor and tune in to this fascinating interview! https://www.woofcreek.com Social Media URLs or Tags Instagram: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woofcreekwellness Facebook: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/woofcreek LinkedIn Personal: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chef-scot-hill-abb47450/ LinkedIn Bz: https://www.linkedin.com/company/103984875/admin/inbox/thread/2-N2M3YTdkNmYtMjk5My00MGYzLTkxOTYtZjMwNzEyNjIyZThhXzAxMA==/ #woofcreekwellness PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #1 Our pets depend on us for everything, their food, their comfort, their health, but sometimes what we feed them with love can quietly cause inflammation, itching or digestive upset. And they can't tell us why. That's why I recommend the UCARI Pet Intolerance Test, a simple, non invasive way to uncover what may be causing hidden stress in your pet's body. With just a small hair sample, UCARI tests over 1000 foods, ingredients and environmental factors identifying which are best suited for your pet and which to avoid. In just 48 hours, you'll receive an easy to understand report that helps you make better choices for a healthier, happier, more vibrant life together. I believe in proactive natural care. UCARI gives pet parents the insight to support wellness before problems start. To learn more go to UCARI.com and be sure to use the code NaturallyUCARI for 20% off. UCARI, understand more, love better. PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT #2 Happy New Year! I and the NHP team are feeling great about 2026 and we want to welcome in the New Year by offering our podcast listeners 50% off any of my books. That's right, 50% with code PODCAST71 when ordering on NaturallyHealthyPets.com.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump and his team are facing instant sanctions after defaming a criminal defendant and threatening the judge in a major high profile matter.​​​​​​Then, on the rest of the menu, a twenty-two year old pre-school teacher was arrested during a live tv news interview after criticizing Trump's illegal Venezuela invasion; an election-denying former Arizona lawmaker will be sentenced for using forged signatures in a bid to qualify for a 2024 primary election; and, medical quack RFK, Jr took the unprecedented step of dropping the childhood vaccine schedule so more kids will die brutal deaths from the flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, meningitis or RSV.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Trump widely shared fabricated and misrepresented images online after his illegal invasion of Venezuela; and, Trump expanded the list of countries whose citizens must pay up to $15,000 bonds to apply for visas.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Chicago is mourning the loss of chef, entrepreneur and creative force Steve Chiapetti, who died unexpectedly Friday at the age of 58.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump's psychotic plan to cover up the Epstein files is to invade every single country in the Western Hemisphere in order to steal its oil and resources.Then, on the rest of the menu, the children of slain Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman want Trump to stop pushing the baseless conspiracy about her murder, and apologize; the MAGA activists on a 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals tribunal ruled the California law prohibiting open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional; and, tech companies looking to plunge billions of dollars into ever-bigger data centers are losing fights in communities where people don't want to live next to them, or even near them.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Finland's battle against fake news starts in preschool classrooms; and, a Paris court found ten people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to what’s in store for commodities and housing in 2026. In the UK – a look at the culinary and cultural trends to watch for in Europe next year. In Asia – a look ahead to why the Reserve Bank of Australia may be set to pivot to interest rate increases in the new year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wild Game Gourmet: In the Kitchen with Chef Holly Hearn In this episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler is joined by professional chef Holly Hearn, owner of Game Girl Gourmet. Holly discusses her journey into becoming a wild game chef, emphasizing the importance of storytelling through food and honoring culinary traditions. The conversation spans her experience on the TV show Chopped, the India Project with Blood Origins, and her unique approach to creating dishes inspired by the native habitats of wild game. Holly also shares insights on making dishes accessible and adaptable, and the challenges of cooking for different audiences including children. The episode provides valuable tips for both novice and experienced home cooks interested in incorporating wild game into their meals. Find Holly: Web: https://www.gamegirlgourmet.com/ Social: https://www.instagram.com/gamegirlgourmet ~ Support Okayest Cook by grabbing some of our new merch!  https://shop-okayestcook.square.site/ Shopping with our favorite brand via affiliate links is also a huge help ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ 00:00 Introduction and Host's Update 01:04 Guest Introduction: Holly Hearn 02:08 Holly's Culinary Adventures 03:56 Chris's Memorable Meal 05:40 Holly's Experience on Chopped 06:18 Wild Game Cooking Insights 09:08 Cultural and Historical Culinary Inspirations 15:38 Blood Origins India Project 28:39 Exploring the Diet of Animals 29:52 Tex-Mex with an Indian Twist 41:06 Cooking for the Camera vs. Cooking for People 46:47 Cooking for Kids and Picky Eaters 52:11 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More More at https://OkayestCook.com Sign up for our Second Helpings newsletter: https://OkayestCook.com/subscribe Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew:  Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump is having a psychotic meltdown at Perv-A-Lago after going radio silent on social media for forty-eight hours.Then, on the rest of the menu, Pam Bondi shared and then deleted a graph showing a steep drop in drug overdose deaths after she was busted trying to give the Trump administration credit for progress made under Joe Biden; California has delayed revoking seventeen thousand commercial driver's licenses until March after legal immigrants sued; and a judge has ordered a new trial for an Alabama woman who was sentenced to eighteen years in prison following a stillbirth.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Finnish authorities seized a vessel from the Russian Shadow Fleet after damage to an undersea telecommunications cable in the Gulf of Finland; and, Pakistan's polio cases fell by half in 2025 despite death squad attacks on vaccination teams.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: From Chaos to Culinary Harmony: A Mercado Central Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-12-31-08-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: En el corazón del Mercado Central, el sol de verano brillaba con fuerza.En: In the heart of the Mercado Central, the summer sun shone brightly.Es: Los puestos mostraban una explosión de colores: frutas frescas, verduras, especias y hierbas aromáticas llenaban el aire con sus fragancias.En: The stalls displayed an explosion of colors: fresh fruits, vegetables, spices, and aromatic herbs filled the air with their fragrances.Es: Era un lugar lleno de vida, de vendedores que llamaban la atención de los compradores, en busca de los mejores ingredientes para las celebraciones de Año Nuevo.En: It was a place full of life, with vendors attracting the attention of buyers, in search of the best ingredients for the New Year's celebrations.Es: Marisol y Rafael estaban en el centro de esa explosión de actividad.En: Marisol and Rafael were in the center of this explosion of activity.Es: Se encontraban allí con una misión importante: organizar un evento especial que celebrara la comida local.En: They were there with an important mission: to organize a special event that celebrated local food.Es: Marisol, siempre creativa, tenía una visión clara: quería que la fiesta reflejara la riqueza cultural de la región.En: Marisol, always creative, had a clear vision: she wanted the party to reflect the cultural richness of the region.Es: En cambio, Rafael, con su enfoque metódico, se centraba en los plazos y la logística.En: In contrast, Rafael, with his methodical approach, focused on deadlines and logistics.Es: Ambos sabían que debían trabajar juntos, pero sus métodos eran completamente diferentes.En: They both knew they had to work together, but their methods were completely different.Es: Mientras caminaban entre los puestos, Marisol se detuvo frente a una mesa llena de mazorcas de maíz.En: As they walked among the stalls, Marisol stopped in front of a table full of corn cobs.Es: "Podemos hacer tamales.En: "We can make tamales.Es: Son perfectos para la ocasión," dijo emocionada.En: They are perfect for the occasion," she said excitedly.Es: Rafael tomó nota rápidamente, pero luego consultó su calendario.En: Rafael quickly took notes, but then checked his calendar.Es: "Estamos al límite de tiempo.En: "We're on the edge of time.Es: Hacen falta hojas de maíz y varios ingredientes que siguen pendientes," comentó, señalando la lista.En: We need corn husks and several ingredients that are still pending," he commented, pointing to the list.Es: "La gente tiene que sentir la cultura en cada bocado," insistió Marisol, con un brillo en sus ojos.En: "People have to feel the culture in every bite," insisted Marisol, with a sparkle in her eyes.Es: Rafael ajustó sus gafas, un poco tenso.En: Rafael adjusted his glasses, a bit tense.Es: "Sí, pero recuerda que la organización es clave.En: "Yes, but remember that organization is key.Es: Sin control, no hay evento."En: Without control, there is no event."Es: Los días pasaron y la víspera de Año Nuevo se acercaba velozmente.En: The days passed and New Year's Eve was approaching quickly.Es: Marisol seguía proponiendo ideas llenas de encanto, mientras que Rafael mantenía el orden de las tareas.En: Marisol continued proposing charming ideas, while Rafael maintained order over the tasks.Es: El conflicto entre la creatividad y la eficiencia creció, hasta que un imprevisto cambió todo el panorama.En: The conflict between creativity and efficiency grew, until an unforeseen event changed everything.Es: El proveedor principal de papayas, una fruta esencial para una de las recetas, se quedó sin existencias debido a las altas temperaturas.En: The main supplier of papayas, an essential fruit for one of the recipes, ran out of stock due to high temperatures.Es: "Esto es un desastre," dijo Rafael, con un tono preocupado.En: "This is a disaster," said Rafael, with a worried tone.Es: El tiempo era escaso, y necesitaban una solución inmediata.En: Time was short, and they needed an immediate solution.Es: Entonces, Marisol, con una energía renovada, propuso: "Podemos usar mango en su lugar.En: Then, Marisol, with renewed energy, proposed: "We can use mango instead.Es: Es una fruta local, dulce y jugosa."En: It's a local fruit, sweet and juicy."Es: Rafael dudó por un momento, pero aceptó.En: Rafael hesitated for a moment, but agreed.Es: "Está bien.En: "Alright.Es: Vamos a hacerlo.En: Let's do it.Es: Solo asegúrate de que funcione."En: Just make sure it works."Es: Trabajaron juntos, integrando nuevas ideas en el plan original.En: They worked together, integrating new ideas into the original plan.Es: A medida que colaboraban, comenzó a germinar un respeto mutuo.En: As they collaborated, mutual respect began to grow.Es: Marisol reconoció el valor de la estructura que Rafael proporcionaba, mientras que él comenzó a apreciar las soluciones creativas de Marisol.En: Marisol recognized the value of the structure that Rafael provided, while he began to appreciate Marisol's creative solutions.Es: Llegó la noche de Año Nuevo.En: New Year's Eve arrived.Es: Las luces del Mercado Central titilaban mientras la gente se reunía para la celebración.En: The lights of the Mercado Central twinkled as people gathered for the celebration.Es: El evento fue un éxito rotundo.En: The event was a resounding success.Es: Los invitados disfrutaron de los deliciosos platillos preparados con los ingredientes del mercado, y la atmósfera vibraba con la esencia de la cultura local.En: The guests enjoyed the delicious dishes prepared with ingredients from the market, and the atmosphere vibrated with the essence of the local culture.Es: Marisol y Rafael miraron el escenario con satisfacción.En: Marisol and Rafael looked at the scene with satisfaction.Es: "Lo logramos," dijo Marisol, sonriendo a Rafael.En: "We did it," said Marisol, smiling at Rafael.Es: "Gracias por mantenernos organizados."En: "Thanks for keeping us organized."Es: Rafael asintió, ahora más abierto a las ideas creativas.En: Rafael nodded, now more open to creative ideas.Es: "Y gracias a ti por mostrarme la importancia de adaptarnos."En: "And thank you for showing me the importance of adapting."Es: El evento no solo celebró la comida local y el Año Nuevo, sino también una nueva alianza entre Marisol y Rafael, quienes aprendieron que el equilibrio entre creatividad y orden es la clave para un éxito compartido.En: The event not only celebrated local food and the New Year, but also a new alliance between Marisol and Rafael, who learned that the balance between creativity and order is the key to shared success. Vocabulary Words:heart: el corazónstall: el puestoexplosion: la explosiónfragrance: la fraganciavendor: el vendedoringredient: el ingredientecelebration: la celebraciónmission: la misiónvision: la visiónrichness: la riquezacontrast: el contrasteapproach: el enfoquedeadline: el plazologistics: la logísticaconflict: el conflictoefficiency: la eficienciasupplier: el proveedordisaster: el desastresolution: la soluciónidea: la idearespect: el respetostructure: la estructurasuccess: el éxitoguest: el invitadorecipe: la recetasparkle: el brillocharm: el encantounforeseen event: el imprevistoalliance: la alianzabalance: el equilibrio

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump and Cannon are at the center of a massive new corruption scandal.Then, on the rest of the menu, a federal judge has thrown out criminal charges against a social media figure shot by ICE goons, after finding the government violated his constitutional rights before his case ever reached a jury; Trump's border czar Tom Homan skipped his background check, so his bribery probe went unnoticed; and, Trump rushes to demolish thirteen more historic DC buildings as preservations fight back.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where a year after Tenet Media was busted for funneling tens of millions of Russian money to MAGA pundits like Tim Pool, Benny Johnson and Dave Rubin, Trump's State Department and the FBI scored visas for Tenet's founders back into the US in time for the midterms; and, Trump's racist removal of a display honoring Black World War II soldiers at a military cemetery in the Netherlands, has angered Dutch officials, the families of US soldiers and the local residents who honor the American sacrifice by caring for the graves.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

David ends Season 6  by declaring that he would rather be an artist than a demagogue. Mex builds a cheating golfer AND a big green monster in his wrestling video game. The Artist's attempt at a Christmas cookie turns into a political nightmare.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, River City Hash Mondays is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Trump's DOJ was caught spying on the top Epstein investigative journalist before the pedo sex trafficker's death.Then, on the rest of the menu, first they decided to strip nursing of its “professional” designation, now Trump and RFK, Jr are removing the requirement that ensured nursing homes receiving Medicare or Medicaid funding had an RN available 24/7; Virginia offshore wind developers sued Trump's executive order halting renewable energy projects; and, the biggest mystery in Georgia politics right now is who is paying for the attacks on Republican Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones?After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Serbia's protesting university students collected signatures throughout the country for an early parliamentary election they hope would oust the autocratic government of President Vucic; and, calling Brigitte Bardot a “complicated sex symbol” is a nice way of saying she was a five-time convicted racist who carried on a thirty-year romance with the French neo-Nazis.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!"I was never a spy. I was with the OSS organization. We had a number of women, but we were all office help." -- Julia ChildBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

A crumbling 1849 house, abolitionist lore, and a quest to cook for the next hundred years—this is the story of how Maggie and Matt Noble turned The Tavern on the Square into a living landmark. We sit down inside the restored space in New Wilmington, where original beams meet brand-new wiring, and the elevator isn't a luxury but a promise that everyone belongs at the table. We trace their unlikely route from California kitchens and construction sites to Amish-country sourcing in Western Pennsylvania. Culinary training in Napa taught discipline and seasonality; small-town life sharpened their commitment to scratch cooking. The result is a tavern menu with a conscience: stocks built from bones, sauces fired to order, and a flagship burger made from a single, 100% grass-fed, grass-finished cow raised three miles away. Beloved staples like Korean sticky ribs and crispy-skinned salmon sit alongside pizzas that turn local harvests into a seasonal showcase, and cocktails crafted to slow and savor the evening.Plan a visit to this historic gem and bucolic community for a delicious experience. Check hours, events, and specials on their website at www.thetavernonthesquare.com and on Instagram at @thetavernnewwilmington. If the story resonates, subscribe, share with a friend who loves thoughtful food, and leave a review to help others find the show.Support the showLiked the episode? We'd love a coffee!

Former Major League Baseball pitcher, Steve Trachsel and Chef Jason Morse with help from pitmaster, Doug Scheiding, sling a heaping helping of baseball and barbecue talk on episode 323 Steve Trachsel was a Major League pitcher for 16 years.  Known primarily for his time with the Chicago Cubs and the New York Mets, he also played for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Baltimore Orioles.  He first joined us on episode 127 and then again on episode 143 during which he discussed a masterful gem he threw against the Boston Red Sox as he outdueled Pedro Martinez.  In this appearance we discuss the game he pitched on August 26, 2005 as he returned to the rotation after an injury and beat the San Francisco Giants 1-0.  The one run was supplied by David Wright's solo home run in the second inning.  Steve is a huge fan of barbecue and we are joined by Pitmaster, Doug Scheiding as all of us talk baseball and barbecue.  Chef Jason Morse aka Chef J had his first experience grilling and smoking meats when he was a Boy Scout.  His passion was further stoked during childhood visits to the Hawaiian island of Kauai, where his grandfather served in the U.S. Army, exposing him to a culture that honors fire-smoked cuisine.  As a teenager, Jason was frying up tortillas at a Mexican restaurant and honing his knife skills at a steakhouse in the suburbs of Minnesota.  Jason then pursued a culinary degree at Johnson & Wales University.  Chef J serves as Ace Hardware's national chef spokesperson and BBQ expert.  He also runs a culinary consulting business, 5280 Culinary.  He has led Colorado Proud campaign initiatives to promote the quality of locally produced meats and agriculture.  Chef J led a healthy cooking education program for nearly 70,000 Denver, Colorado kids. His service earned him an invite to help launch a White House initiative called the ‘Chefs Move to Schools‘ program, impacting millions of kids in their knowledge of nutritious cooking.  He is also the proud founder of Chef J's BBQ Provisions, a line of flavor-packed products that elevate his inventive BBQ recipes and can be found at Ace Hardware stores.  For more information on Chef Jason Morse go to https://chefjasonmorse.com/ We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq     Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Blue Moon Spirits Fridays, is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Ghislaine Maxwell is caught plotting with Trump as the cover-up continues to be exposed.Then, on the rest of the menu, The American Academy of Pediatrics sued the MAGA HHS for cutting funds for children's health programs; the MAGA DOJ sued Illinois Governor Pritzker over state laws protecting immigrants at courthouses and hospitals; and, a federal judge blocked Trump's effort to strip the security clearance from a prominent attorney who represented whistleblowers.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where an independent counsel demanded a 10-year prison term for South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol in the first of seven criminal cases over his ill-fated attempt to impose martial law in 2024; and, Somalis vote in the first one-person, one-vote local election since 1969.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“Structural linguistics is a bitterly divided and unhappy profession, and a large number of its practitioners spend many nights drowning their sorrows in Ouisghian Zodahs.” ― Douglas Adams "The Restaurant at the End of the Universe"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

At IMEX, I sat down with Catherine Chaulet, CEO of Global DMC Partners, to explore how food and beverage trends are transforming incentive travel and global meetings. From Paris to Portugal to Maryland crab cakes

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special Daily Special, Smothered Benedict Wednesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Kavanaugh joined the 6-3 Supreme Court decision that denies Trump the ability to take over each Blue State's national guard, but found time to troll the American people about January 6 and bolster Trump's claims of unlimited power.Then, on the rest of the menu, twenty-one Democratic-led states sued the MAGA White House over consumer protection bureau funding; the city of Newport, Oregon is suing Trump to stop federal officials from building a new immigration gulag there; and, voters sued to suspend Missouri's new MAGA-congressional map until a referendum can be held in November.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where the US barred five Europeans it says were the “masterminds” behind the EU's Digital Services Act that censors online hate; and, a pro-Russian hacking group claimed responsibility for a major cyberattack that halted France's national postal service just days before Christmas.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“It may be safely averred that good cookery is the best and truest economy, turning to full account every wholesome article of food, and converting into palatable meals what the ignorant either render uneatable or throw away in disdain.” - Eliza Acton ‘Modern Cookery for Private Families' (1845)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

Today's West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy Podcast for our especially special daily special, Tarrytown Chowder Tuesday is now available on the Spreaker Player!Starting off in the Bistro Cafe, Americans have to watch a bootlegged international version of a news program because it was censored here in our country to protect a criminal president.Then, on the rest of the menu, an environmental nonprofit recently purchased a historic Sonoma County, California ranch, complete with a trout-filled creek and a 13-foot-wide, 1,000-year-old redwood tree; the Trump administration was just hit with a $54 million tariff lawsuit from a major shoe company; and, the DHS War on Christmas is replete with a deranged video of Santa as a steroid-addled ICE goon dragging people to the gulag.After the break, we move to the Chef's Table where Trump removed nearly thirty career diplomats from ambassadorial positions so he can replace them with MAGA imperialists; and, Trump warned Maduro against playing ‘tough' as the US escalates its pressure campaign on Venezuela so Trump can look tough.All that and more, on West Coast Cookbook & Speakeasy with Chef de Cuisine Justice Putnam.Bon Appétit!The Netroots Radio Live Player​Keep Your Resistance Radio Beaming 24/7/365!“As I ate the oysters with their strong taste of the sea and their faint metallic taste that the cold white wine washed away, leaving only the sea taste and the succulent texture, and as I drank their cold liquid from each shell and washed it down with the crisp taste of the wine, I lost the empty feeling and began to be happy and to make plans.” -- Ernest Hemingway "A Moveable Feast"Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/west-coast-cookbook-speakeasy--2802999/support.

TRUMP MARIJUANA ORDERS - WHATS NEXT?Jay Maguire, Rachel Nelson, Tamara Anderson join Russell for a panel discussion about Trumps move to reschedule Marijuana today. How will this look in the coming years and will it create a big box market for major companies to take the bite from smaller craft cannabis? Guest: Tamara Anderson is Founder of Culinary & Cannabis, an all sensory interactive cannabis event production company. Tamara oversees daily operations and growth for Culinary & Cannabis including online content, marketing, and brand partnerships.https://www.culinaryandcannabisevents.com/press/blazednews.com/Deadline for the Gummy Challenge is Jan 4thblazed@blazednews.com

The op-eds are flying fast and furious this week. After the Nevada Independent's CEO published a blistering critique of the politicians who bowed out of an Indy event under pressure from Culinary 226, the union used the Indy's own op-ed page to fire back: Maybe you shouldn't have held your event at a union-busting property like Stations Casinos. Co-hosts Dayvid Figler and Sarah Lohman, along with executive producer Sonja Cho Swanson, discuss. Plus, what happens when a gambler who says he was drugged loses big at a casino? And lastly, Oprah's endorsement is life-changing for this small business in Las Vegas. Learn more about the sponsors of this December 19th episode: Opportunity Village Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Learn more about becoming a City Cast Las Vegas Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.

Pastor Matt Chavez shares insights on how powerful word of mouth marketing can be as illustrated in both consumer experiences and biblical teachings, emphasizing the impact of personal testimonies in bringing transformative stories to life.

The chef and host of PBS's Spirit Plate talks to Kate and Mark about the moment she realized she didn't feel connected to the food she was cooking—and what she did to fix that, a dinner party that changed everything, why and how her conversations about food and culture with Native American youth around the country are so important, and one of her favorite Indigenous food traditions—cooking with rocks.Get Pyet's recipes for Wojape BBQ Sauce: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/wojape-bbq-sauce/...and Roasted Sage and Maple Sweet Potatoes: https://bittmanproject.com/recipe/roasted-sage-and-maple-sweet-potatoes/Subscribe to Food with Mark Bittman on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you like to listen, and please help us grow by leaving us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts.Follow Mark on Twitter at @bittman, and on Facebook and Instagram at @markbittman. Want more food content? Subscribe to The Bittman Project at www.bittmanproject.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Culinary historian Micheal Twitty says: “Our food was never just food. It was medicine and a gateway to good fortune, and a mystical lubricant between the living and the dead.” Our cuisine has always been worthy of praise and gratitude. — 2-Minute Black History (2MBH) is produced by PushBlack, a non-profit Black media company. We exist to amplify the stories of Black history you didn't learn in school. You make PushBlack happen with your contributions at https://www.BlackHistoryYear.com — most people donate $10 a month, but every dollar makes a difference! Thanks for supporting the work. 2MBH is produced by Cydney Smith and Lilly Workneh, with Gifted Sounds Network's Lance John and Avery Phillips editing the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices