Podcasts about thermapen

In the chaotic world of festive cooking, where the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey, crispy potatoes, and decadent Christmas pudding waft through the air, Mike Tomkins stands as a culinary maestro, guiding enthusiasts through the labyrinth of holiday gastronomy.With a keen understanding that even the most organized hosts may find themselves grappling with a dry turkey or spongy potatoes, Mike Tomkins has emerged as a seasoned expert, providing invaluable insights to transform festive cooking from a stressful chore into a culinary triumph.Mike's Top Tips:Cook to Temperature: Abandon the reliance on time alone. Mike advocates cooking to temperature for precision and perfection.Prep in Advance: The key to a stress-free holiday meal is meticulous preparation well ahead of the festivities.Start Your Spuds Early: Crispy perfection requires time. Mike recommends an early start for the potatoes to achieve that coveted crunch.Slow Cook Strategically: Discover the art of slow cooking and elevate certain dishes to new heights of flavour and tenderness.Brine Your Turkey: Unveiling the secret to a succulent turkey, Mike advises the age-old technique of bringing to enhance flavour and moisture.Gravy Practice: The unsung hero of the festive table, Mike encourages mastering the art of gravy-making for a flavour-packed meal.Mix It Up with Your Sprouts: Move beyond the ordinary and infuse creativity into your sprout preparations.While 59% meticulously plan and prep their holiday menus, Mike recognizes the daunting nature of festive cooking. Statistics reveal that 1 in 5 Brits overlooks cooking to temperature, and 46% diligently adhere to packaging instructions, raising the question: are we doing it all wrong?With a desire to impress family and friends driving 43% of us to elevate our culinary prowess, Mike Tomkins steps in as the saviour, addressing the challenges head-on. According to research by Thermapen, 30% of us struggle with achieving perfect roast potatoes, and a staggering 41% find roasting the turkey to be the most stressful task during the festive season.In a culinary landscape where roast turkey, potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, Christmas pudding, and gravy pose as formidable adversaries, Mike Tomkins, a former MasterChef finalist, brings his expertise to unravel the complexities. With 25% of aspiring cooks believing their skills are competition-worthy, Mike not only imparts knowledge but also organizes, saves on bills, and shares his hacks for orchestrating the perfect festive feast.As a beacon of culinary guidance, Mike Tomkins transforms the holiday cooking experience, turning potential disasters into delicious triumphs and ensuring that every festive meal becomes a cherished memory for all who partake. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A hacker bursts the bubble of inflatable fetish fans, Hollywood celebrities unwittingly record videos in a Kremlin plot, and there's a particularly devious WordPress-related malware campaign.All this and much much more is discussed in the latest edition of the "Smashing Security" podcast by cybersecurity veterans Graham Cluley and Carole Theriault, joined this week by Paul Ducklin.Warning: This podcast may contain nuts, adult themes, and rude language.Episode links:Fuzzy Duck - Wikipedia.Cybercrime author Geoff White demonstrates his NSFW balloon trick at the "Smashing Security" podcast Christmas party - Reddit.Rule 34 - Wikipedia.We are (temporarily) offline - InflateVids on Patreon.Fast Company's Apple News access hijacked to send an obscene push notification - The Verge.Fast Company Hacker on Rogue Apple News Notification: ‘Anyone Could Have Done It' - Vice.The WordPress backdoor with its own backdoor! (And fake CVE numbers, too) - Paul Ducklin.Russian influence and cyber operations adapt for long haul and exploit war fatigue - Microsoft.How Zelensky became Hollywood man of the hour - The Guardian.Nigel Farage wishes Hugh Janus a happy birthday - YouTube.Don Johnson - Cameo.Hollywood plays unwitting Cameo in Kremlin plot to discredit Zelensky - The Register.Winning hearts and minds - Military Wiki.AdGuard Home - GitHub.Garmin Edge 130 Plus - Garmin.Garmin Connect IQ - Garmin.The Thermapen.Flat Whisk Stainless Steel Egg Beater Mixer Kitchen Tool - Amazon.

The Minimalists talk about the clutter that invades our counters, cabinets, and refrigerators with Max Lugavere, author of Genius Kitchen, and they answer the following questions: What is essential to prepare healthy meals? (02:39) What is a Thermapen? (04:31) Why are glass containers better for storage than plastic containers? (04:56) What is the value of the cast-iron skillet in the kitchen? (06:17) What are the pros and cons of the microwave? (11:08) What are the benefits of sous vide? (13:11) What are the dangers of using kitchen items with nonstick coatings? (13:51) What kitchen cleaning products and methods have you found safe, effective, and minimal that prevent foodborne illnesses and keep everything spotless when not in use? (20:40) How do we ensure we keep the appropriate amount of food on hand for our household? (27:16) How do we efficiently and effectively cook in tiny kitchens? (33:22) Detailed show notes: minimalists.com/podcast Join The Minimalists Private Podcast: minimalists.com/support

Pull out your fish spatulas, your timers, your whisks. Joined by Rebecca Ringquist, we round up our favorite tools that make cooking more satisfying and effective. Pick one up for a cook in your life before the holidays! Our favorite kitchen tools: Fish spatula Rosle whisk/balloon whisk/silicone whisk/flat whisk Edlund kitchen tongs Kuhn Rikon peeler Peanut butter spreader (similar here) Tovolo flex-core spatulas GIR spatula Williams Sonoma metal measuring spoons/cups Stainless steel bowls Magnetic measuring spoons Narrow measuring spoons Thermostick Trio kitchen timer Food52 Everyday napkins Silicone basting brush Plastic dough tub Cleaning brush Tiny cast-iron pan Cuisinart toaster oven Food processor Mini food processor KitchenAid mixer Vitamix blender Thermapen meat thermometer/candy thermometer 4th burner pot Instant Pot About our Guest: Rebecca Ringquist is an artist and the designer and founder of Dropcloth Samplers. She's an avid home cook based in Portland, Oregon. Find her on Instagram @dropcloth. Join our Cookbook Club! Our Instagram, @cookbookclubshow E-mail us: cookbookclubshow@gmail.com Find Renee and Sara on Instagram: @hipchickdigs and @realtor_saragray Cook along with us! Next cookbook episode (releasing 12/29/2021): Vietnamese Cooking Any Day by Andrea Nguyen

Timothy Mitt Robinson Vice President of Marketing at ThermoWorks joins me to talk about the latest and thermal innovation.ThermoWorks the leading brand for thermometers among the world's top professional kitchens and discerning home cooks alike for speed and accuracy, announced today the world's fastest cooking thermometer, the Thermapen ONE – the first and only one second instant-read thermometer – measuring at virtually the speed of thought (under one second). A marvel of engineering, the culmination of five years of research and development, the Thermapen ONE achieves a new unheard-of standard of speed and accuracy to ± 0.5°F (±0.3°C), for the most accurate readings and comes with a NIST-traceable calibration certification verifying its accuracy to national standards. To achieve this exceptional performance speed while also improving its accuracy and durability, Thermapen ONE pushes the boundaries of sensor and electronic measurement technology, applying the principles of thermodynamics and materials science, new exacting performance standards, tightened tolerances, and retooled construction.

Techstination, your destination for gadgets and gear.   I'm Fred Fishkin.        Tech for the kitchen or the grill.    ThermoWorks is out with the world's fastest cooking thermometer…the Thermapen One.   It can tell you the internal temperature of whatever you've got cooking…in less than a second and...

Techstination interview: Kitchen tech done to perfection: Thermapen ONE from ThermoWorks

Intel's Bridge technology will allow Android apps to run natively on Windows 11; ThermoWorks' latest Thermapen can measure food temperature in under one second

Intel's Bridge technology will allow Android apps to run natively on Windows 11; ThermoWorks' latest Thermapen can measure food temperature in under one second

Welcome to the second half of our very enthusiastic, mildly frantic gift guide! If you’re still trying to track down something for that cool teen ya know, your nana, or anyone who demands practicality, we’ve got you. And hit up last week’s ep if you need more ideas, too. While we’re here, two reminders: 1) Donations are great gifts. 2) Don’t buy junk!!    The linkage:   For teens: Japanese watercolor markers, luggage (check out North Face rolling duffles, Baggu weekenders, and Herschel carry-ons), Olive & June nail polish or manicure kit, gift cert for Nike by You or Miadidas, Katie Kimmel hats/tees/bags, or Ban.do swag   For an eight-month-old baby: Donation to National Diaper Bank Network or RAICES Texas, an ornament (start a tradition!), Lovevery play kit or subscription, or Artifact Uprising board book   For nieces, ages seven and one: Dumye dolls and doll-making kit, Entireworld sweatsuits, Fanny at Chez Panisse cookbook, book-club subscription (Books Are Magic does YA, middle grade, and picture books, and The Picture Book Club customizes the picks), personalized Radio Flyer wagon/scooter/bike, or Crate & Barrel playhouse   For a 94-year-old grandmother: Storycorps recording or flower subscription—we are into Bouqs, Farmgirl Flowers, and Flowers for Dreams   For couples (how ‘bout under $50?): W&P Games or Wolfum backgammon or domino sets (though the latter are a little more $), a restaurant gift cert, or a hotel gift cert (think: Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Airbnb, etc.)   For in-laws: FOOOOOOD. Goldbelly and Mouth are good resources, and we also feel strongly about Alioto-Lazio Fish Company crabs, Zingerman’s clubs for bacon or coffee cake or olive oil, Sqirl jams, Russ & Daughters smoked fish, Joe’s Stone Crab crab claws, and Jeni’s ice cream.   For best girlfriends (under $50!): Massage brush, fancy brush/comb, The Floral Society Edible Seed Kit, Hortense black friendship bracelet with pearl beads, Sunnies Face Fluffmatte lipstick, Hawkins candlesticks, or Boy Smells candle set   For people who value utility over luxury: Shhhowercap, Food52 cutting board (or anything from their Five Two line, really), Thermapen, a booklamp (Wirecutter has a pick), Google Home Mini, mini steamer, Dyson stick vac, Joseph Joseph kitchen scale, Muji travel neck pillow, Uniqlo HeatTech, or Benriner mandoline   For stockings: Noto Botanics lip and cheek stains, Baggu reusable bags, Hibi matches, Le Pen set, Clary balm, MT washi tape, cool postage stamps (these, these, these!), Stasher bags, Stojo cup, Acuballs, Moglea and Society6 phone cases, Helen Levi salt and pepper shakers, or Wit & Delight portable phone chargers   For a nanny or caregiver: Slippers (maybe Ugg or Ariana Bohling?), Zeel or Soothe in-home massage, or AMC gift card   For a Peorian pharmacist named Bob: Gift cert to Bushwacker (fave local store!) or to The Aviary/The Office in Chicago or tickets to see The Book of Mormon at the Peoria Civic Center in January   Try Cove if you get migraines—and get a month of meds for free. Grab the InfinitiPRO by Conair Texture Styling Hair Dryer. Give Acuity Scheduling a go with 45 days totally free. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

Ross Adams, from Thermapen, outlines the importance of monitoring internal food temperatures while cooking - particularly in the BBQ season.

Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike welcome John Ryan. John Ryan is opening a new BBQ restaurant in Tewksbury, MA.   Gather round the pit each week as our hosts Johnnie Mags and Messy Mike discuss all things barbecue. They will cover technique, ingredients, equipment and much more. Fire up the smoker, sit back, relax and give us a listen. This week the crew discusses: What will they be serving at Bobby & Jack’s Barbecue? John Ryan talks about the restaurant? What kind of sauces will they have? Should I own a Thermapen thermometer? What is a BBQ Sundae? What kind of sides will be available? John Ryan’s family also owns John Ryan’s Pubs What’s for dessert? Join us at the BBQ Pit. The Pit Life BBQ is a member of the United Podcast Network and is recorded live in front of a studio audience at the Studio 21 Podcast Café upstairs at Two Guys Smoke Shop in Salem, NH.

E143 - Ed Gash from Bunch of Swines Ed & Emma won the American Royal!!!! This is massive! Truly Massive! https://www.facebook.com/thorsten.brandenburg/posts/2459138887437080?__xts__[0]=68.ARAfEyd0UUnYNfYGzQivF-KpbBNrmuHilAtUWShd3cFekCl2BCgrt63UpHqSPzsvnA7SX3fyk_1XRqo05ZG6iR84ixnOJSByd2AD3cCRGM-l4-5fd3i-NWu1gGTreCVXC0MxDQcNtaojXeTEspL0DX9pkYCzMlXFE3BWR16thX7TNLLIcpNAG70&__tn__=C-R This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E142 - Catch up with Marcus and he gives us an exclusive! Ben also has a jackfruit and seeks some input on cooking it. This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E141 - SPOGA 2018 Ben updates Dan on his highlights from this years SPOGA event where he got to catch up with Pitmaster X, Eric Gephart, Diva Q and many more... This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E140 - Tim Shelburn This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E139 - Sasquatch BBQ This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E138 - Mark Parr AKA Lordlogs from the London Log Company This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E137 - Ben & Dan Chat The Game Fair This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E136 - Ben & Dan Chat about Travels (ish) This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E135 - Josh Katz from Berber & Q This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E134 - #UKBBQWEEK Curry Night with Dan Toombs This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E133 - #UKBBQWEEK Fish Thursday!! This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E132 - #UKBBQWEEK Wacky Wednesday!! This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E131 - #UKBBQWEEK Taco Tuesday with Andy Low 'N' Slow This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E130 - #UKBBQWEEK Meat Free Monday This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E129 - Malcom Salmon from Tea & Brisket Following QFEST 2018 we chat to Malcom about his experience of his first and favourite BBQ Competition QFEST. This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E128 - Liam from Bleecker Burger This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E127 - Matt Harris This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E126 - Genevieve Taylor Order Genevieve's new book The Ultimate Wood-Fired Oven Cookbook on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ultimate-Wood-Fired-Oven-Cookbook/dp/1787131777/ This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

Episode 23 In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a segment with Randy Owen, the owner of Thermoworks (the company that makes the Thermapen).  You'll get some history on the company and the products.  After Randy, Chris Marks from 3 Little Pigs shows up and talks about his BBQ experience and his line of cookers.  You can listen to the full show by clicking the link below. Guest: Randy Owen/ Chris Marks Website: Thermoworks /  3 Little Pigs Original Air Date: 12/29/2010 Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

Episode 23 In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a segment with Randy Owen, the owner of Thermoworks (the company that makes the Thermapen).  You'll get some history on the company and the products.  After Randy, Chris Marks from 3 Little Pigs shows up…

Episode 23 In this edition, Jon Solberg puts together a segment with Randy Owen, the owner of Thermoworks (the company that makes the Thermapen).  You'll get some history on the company and the products.  After Randy, Chris Marks from 3 Little Pigs shows up and talks about his BBQ experience and his line of cookers.  You can listen to the full show by clicking the link below. Guest: Randy Owen/ Chris Marks Website: Thermoworks /  3 Little Pigs Original Air Date: 12/29/2010 Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE

E125 - Nick Solares https://www.nicksolares.com/ This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E124 - Ben & Dan Chat QFEST18 Get tickets at http://qfest.co.uk This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E123 - Marcus Bawdon has released rubs!! You can order the new rubs here https://www.giftexperts.co.uk/marcus-bawdons-country-wood-smoke-rubs/ This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E122 - Bobby Brennan from Kamado Joe An interview with Bobby Brennan owner of Kamado Joe. This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E121 - David Carter from Smokestak This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E120 - John Gower after Brisket King NYC This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E119 - Gina Bourret from Tappecue https://www.macsbbq.com/accessories/thermometers-controllers/tappecue This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E118 - Fingal Ferguson This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E117 - Ben & Dan - Japan (BEEF) This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

E116 - Jason Wood - HopSmokeFire https://www.hopsmokefire.com/ This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

United Q E115 - Nathan Kung Fu BBQ This podcast is brought to you by our kind sponsors ProQ, Kamado Joe, Thermapen & Smokewood Shack ProQ is dedicated to providing you quality smoking products, with top notch service and free advice for beginners to pitmasters. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram under ProQSmokers. Kamado Joe is renowned for Build Quality and Innovation, from smoking, roasting or searing, Kamado Joe is the Premium Ceramic Grill, chosen by Michelin star chefs and BBQ enthusiasts alike. Kamado Joe’s patented technology lets you cook with confidence and stay in complete control, get that great BBQ taste and keep the moisture locked in your food. Check out kamadojoe.co.uk plus Facebook and Twitter. Thermapen Instant Read Thermometers - Take the guesswork out of barbecuing with a Superfast Thermapen! Smokewood Shack delivers quality smoking wood every time! They provide the smokey goodness - you provide the talent! So if you are looking for smoking wood chunks, dust, chips or planks then head on over to SmokewoodShack.com.

Things are starting to come together. Everything is clicking into place. But somehow…it's not adding up. The more you understand, the less sense it all makes. Fortunately, we're here to help, so ask away. For instance: Why is the number 314 omnipresent, and what does it have to do with Stephen Hawking? Can anything stop honey magnate Ray Liotta's dogged pursuit of fast food endorsement deals? And how do you convince the Taco Bell drive-through guy that you're secretly a lascivious weedlord? All this and more. Listen in. Discussed: bits and squeezes, the number 314, a delicious hoisting, Stephen Hawking, A Brief History of Time, 17-hour ghosts, Benford's law, delusional self-conceptions, The Power of Books, engineering problems for children, knowledge as power, a very bad Steve Jobs joke, some other bullshit about numbers or something probably, Hawaiian shirts, children being cursed by inappropriate gifts, Chip & Dale: Rescue Rangers dressing like Magnum P.I. and Indiana Jones, inadvertently cultivating a visual motif in your home, separating the owl wheat from the owl chaff, the psychic toll of gift-giving, the stupid mall and all the stupid little stores in it, fancy-ass letterpress blank greeting cards from the frou-frou greeting card store, cash, state quarters, $2 bills, Steve Wozniak's perforated $2 bills, inadvertently cultivating a reputation as a late-night Taco Bell lascivious weedlord, cultivating a network of useless contacts, Ray Liotta's food empire, Bee Movie, the apostasy of Colonel Sanders, Foodfight!, Ray Liotta's two olives Send us your questions at questions@importantiftrue.com. If you enjoyed this and would like to subscribe to an ad-free feed, please consider supporting Idle Thumbs by backing our Patreon. Jake's Endorsement: Pentametron, iambic pentameter-seeking Twitter bot Nick's Initial Really Frivolous Endorsement: Using cheap plastic squeeze bottles for your olive oil and other kitchen staples Nick's Endorsement: Deriving holiday gift ideas based on what the recipient might be missing from their past life, such as shipping frozen lake perch to your former Michigander parents Chris' Endorsement: Taking the time and effort to spatchcock and roast a whole chicken: butterflying the bird, dry brining the chicken a day or two ahead of time, roasting the chicken, using a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking (great but pricey Thermapen, less pricey mid-range option, cheaper alternative), making stock out of the leftover carcass and meat bits Sponsored by: Warby Parker prescription glasses with free home try-on, Quip electric toothbrushes with $10 off your first brush head refill

Shownotes:Last week's challenge:Falk challenged Jesse to read an article they had talked about where Nathan Fielder from Nathan for You was interviewed by a 67 year old mom who hates his show.http://www.avclub.com/article/nathan-yous-star-confronts-v-club-mom-who-scorned--226825Jesse challenged Falk to watch The Great Happiness Space.http://www.thegreathappinessspace.com/Falk did not complete his challenge.  His punishment is to make a 15 second dance video and upload it to the New Shit and Stuff instagram account: @NewShitAndStuffThings from our life:Not Saying “Like” As Muchhttp://www.wikihow.com/Stop-Saying-the-Word-%22Like%22WWE Hell in the Cellhttp://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacellNow Watch/Zen Watch. (Post-it notes)http://zenwatch.com/Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seedshttp://www.traderjoes.com/digin/post/pumpkin-spiced-pumpkin-seedsTaking Walkshttp://www.wikihow.com/Take-a-WalkThings from DLC Podcast:http://5by5.tv/dlcDeath Note. https://www.netflix.com/title/70204970Pumpkin Bread.https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=pumpkin%20breadVictoria.  No link, because don’t google it.  It will ruin the experience.Things from Culture Gabfest:http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/culturegabfest.htmlComposer Zez Confrey:http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Y2Y0IO8/?tag=slatmaga-20The ThermaPen:http://thermoworks.com/products/thermapen/?tw=SERIOUSEATSWelcome to Night Vale live show.http://www.welcometonightvale.com/live-events/Things from Political Gabfest:http://www.slate.com/articles/podcasts/gabfest.htmlThe Power of Obama’s Bully Pulpithttp://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2015/10/man-enters-rehab-after-hearing-obama-speech.htmlBastards of the Reagan Era.http://www.amazon.com/dp/1935536656/?tag=slatmaga-20An event at a cemetery in brooklyn where they tell life stories of the people buried there.  http://www.green-wood.com/Things from Scriptnotes:http://johnaugust.com/podcastTessy and Tab. http://www.tessyandtab.com/Buzzfeed Crossword Puzzles.http://www.buzzfeed.com/tag/crosswordsLogic-Puzzles.org.Things from Pop Rocket:http://www.maximumfun.org/shows/pop-rocketCarry Onhttp://www.amazon.com/Carry-Rainbow-Rowell/dp/1250049555/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8&tag=thesoundofyou-20The Cipher http://theciphershow.com/The Combat Jack Showhttp://thecombatjackshow.com/Huffpo’s Love and Sex Podcasthttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/huffpost-love-and-sex-podcast/Contact Us:NewShitAndStuff@gmail.comTwitter/Instagram: @NewShitAndStufffacebook.com/NewShitAndStuffhttp://traffic.libsyn.com/newshitandstuff/NSAS002.mp3

The guys started by talking about their office and home podcasting set-ups; how Don inspired his son Zac, podcast sponsorship (thanks Dr. Indian Clarified Butter); the Food Science short course at Rutgers; MC-ing; Ben’s wedding; and, customer service at Frito Lay’s and General Mills. In the bug trivia segment the guys talked about the protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii, recently reviewed by Beniamino and colleagues. T. gondii was ranked the second worst pathogen in terms of quality adjusted life years (QALY) by Mike Batz (guest on FST 4) and colleagues, and recently featured on Back to Work. The discussion took a short detour to food thermometers, including the PDT 300, iGrill, and ThermaPen, before coming around to the retiring Pete Snyder, from HI-TM. Pete is held in high regard by both Ben and Don, not only because he wasn’t afraid to ask questions, like Don did in the comment exchange to the Snapper barfblog article. Thanks to Pete’s guidance Ben is always seeking the primary information for creating his Infosheets. A classic example of Pete’s drive for the scientific justification relates to the information produced on thawing poultry at ambient temperatures, which was picked up by barfblog. Ben then talked about the CDC report on the tempeh related outbreak discussed in FST 18. He found it interesting that many of the illnesses appeared to be caused by cross-contamination rather than consumption of the contaminated, unpasteurized tempeh. Don was bummed that his own work wasn’t cited by the CDC, but he noted that Michelle’s recent work showed that cross-contamination was facilitated by moisture. This then turned into a broader discussion around managing risks in a food service setting. Don then wanted to hear Ben’s thoughts about Bill Marler’s question on what cantaloupe and baseball have in common. Bill’s suggestion to change the incentives had the flavor of a Modest Proposal, but without the satire. Ben agreed that retailers and restaurants should be held responsible, as without them there isn’t enough pressure on the suppliers. The guys then discussed third party audits and the setting of supplier standards. Both agreed that the current system doesn’t work how it should and that proper data analysis could provide significant insights. In the after dark the guys talked about Ben’s upcoming trip to Brazil, the PCV show, food safety a-holes, Mexican wrestling masks, the Conference for Food Protection councils, laws and sausages, and getting hurt at the doctor's office.

During the 2nd segment, I will be joined by Randy Owner, founder and owner of ThermoWorks. As the name indicates, TW deals with thermometry and they have a particular product that is very popular withing the bbq and grilling community. The "ThermaPen" h