Celebrating the FOOD in our lives: the HISTORY, the HEROES, the HOOPLA

Hans processes the process of processed cheese while Steve binges videos of moms binging cheese. Recipes include Chocolate Velveeta Fudge and Whiskey and Whey.

Hans and Steve look into the bakers not remembered for saving Vienna from the Turks and the Media Magnate who didn’t want to be remembered as a baker at all.

Hans enlightens us on what type of doctor would treat gangrene with sauerkraut while Steve ties in a story about French flatulence and aliens. There may be singing involved. Recipes include Easy Mason Jar Sauerkraut and Magic Tequila Lemonade.

Hans discusses Turmeric’s vital cancer treatment powers. Cookbook author Anupy Singla joins them to discuss Golden Milk and running through fields of Turmeric; Steve gives unqualified Beauty Tips.

Hans applies the Southern phrase “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy” to his honey hives and Steve spins tales of Hallucinogenic Honey in Turkey and Nepal. Recipes include Honey Feta Vinaigrette and an imposter Brown Derby.

Hans offers up the flowering bud of the spiky artichoke and a terrible ‘Thistle’ pun and Steve connects the Agromafia and an off-key American Idol contestant. Recipes include Artichoke Tapenade and an Artichoke Sour.

In this abbreviated episode, Hans records his ‘Quinoa Crush’ from Ecuador while Steve tries unsuccessfully not to interrupt. Recipes include 3 Mushroom and Quinoa Salad and Warm Spiced Canelazo.

Hans discovers that Nutmeg is good for the mouth of the stomach and Steve discovers that one Rowboat Boy is good for a lake of booze. Recipes include Homemade Spaetzle with Nutmeg and Admiral Russell’s Punch.

Guest Michael Thomas talks Gelato history and his Veggie Gelato Truck, Hans searches for a vowel in the history of Shrb and Steve overestimates a Gelato order. Recipes include an easy Vanilla Gelato and a slushy Sgroppino.

Hans shows off his alliteration skills by describing Tamarind as “Sour and Sweet and Slightly Sulphuric” while Steve focuses on an incoming waist-high wave of vinegar. Recipes include Tamarind Chutney and a Tamarind Paloma.

Hans explains cranberry bogs and health benefits. Meanwhile, everyone benefits from Steve’s ‘Dick Ward’ story. Recipes include Grandma Grace’s Cranberry Orange Cake and a Spiced Cranberry Collins.

Hans explores the Fennel Family and Prometheus and Steve gets his chance to go down the Absinthe Rabbit Hole.

While Hans is away speaking at the IACP Event, Steve talks voice health with guest, Cory Goodrich and the song “Watching You Cook” debuts in its entirety. Recipes include Homemade Almond Milk and Bourbon Milk Shooters.

Hans invokes the German “Police Squad” who monitor mugs at festivals and beer gardens and Steve uncovers the world’s largest Six Pack. Recipes include Bratwurst in Beer with Vidalia Onions and a Michelada Cubana.

Guest Chef Gale Gand joins Hans and Steve to discuss Cortez and the branding of vanilla beans. Meanwhile, Steve uncovers disturbing beaver gland news. Recipes include Vanilla Raspberry Rice Pudding with Vanilla Caramel and a Beer-based Egg Cream

As Hans tends to Mr. Cartwright’s Fig Trees, Steve tends to look to 1970’s TV for inspiration. Recipes include Grilled Quail with Fig Chipotle BBQ Sauce and an herbal Fig Jam and Rye Cocktail named for Dan’s grandfather.

Hans opens the episode with a clam memory that you won’t be able to forget while Steve clam-digs around for happy memories of the iconic Howard Johnson’s.
Recipes include Captain Phillips’ Clams and Canadian favorite Bloody Caesar

Hans tracks the Macadamia to the fabled Australian Gympie Tree while Steve manages to work in a story involving Chinese Gongs and Camel Scurvy.

Recipes include Macadamia Encrusted Trout and a Macadamia Old Fashioned.

Hans shares the tale of a Prussian King’s switch and bait. Steve comes to terms with his disdain for Potato Flakes.

Recipes include German Salt Potatoes and a Carrot Ginger Bunny Mary.

Hans gets geeky about an ancient century rabbi while Steve takes a side trip to a past century “Eyes Wide Shut” party and a current century Real Housewife of London.

Recipes include Hans’ family Monday Sandwich and a Satan’s Whiskers Cocktail.

Hans explores a cough syrup salesman and his brand-savvy wife while Steve unearths a Jell-O Marketing Poet and pins of Mitt Romney’s head.
Recipes include Church Coffee Jell-O and Vintage Jell-O Shots.

Hans horrifies Steve with disturbing egg choices, while Steve only wants you to know that King Charles loves eggs and cheese. Rule Brittania! Recipes include Fritatten Suppe and a classic Whiskey Sour.

Hans and Steve are joined by Mozzarella Company founder, Chef Paula Lambert, to discuss all things mozzarella. Hans wants Buratta and Steve dives into bowling alley mozzarella sticks. Recipes include Veal Suitcases, Capreze Martini and Tomato Spritzer.

While Hans focuses on mustard curing snake bites and bubonic plague, Steve asks the question “What do you Poupon?” Recipes include Homemade Whole Grain Mustard and a tequila cocktail called “Celine Dijon”

Hans is accused of stealing his neighbor’s asparagus in the night, Steve teaches us about the great asparagus burning of 1910 and we all ponder the perishability of asparagus. Recipes include Asparagus Salad with Lemon Yogurt Vinaigrette and a Smoky Esparragos Cocktail

Hans nearly blinds his daughter and tries to convince us all to eat orange pith. Steve tries to convince you to participate in Italy’s Battle of the Oranges.
Recipes include Crepes Suzette and a Harvey Wallbanger.

Steve flies solo on this week’s Hawaiian episode! Find our why its called Huli-Huli Chicken, hear tales of exotic Hula Girl lamps and marvel at Eddie Yu’s mom using the deep fryer in 4th grade.
Recipes include Trader Vic’s Mai Tai

Steve reads this classic Damon Runyan short story that features the Tom & Jerry Eggnog as a central character. Grab a warm mug and enjoy.

Hans begins his search for Eggnog History in George Washington’s basement while Steve travels the world searching for Eggnogs with Pine Nuts and Cocount and Citrus Peel. Recipes include Egg Nog French Toast and Tom and Jerry.

Hans’ spins tales of Columbus’ sole surviving pineapple and King Charles II’s original Instagram portrait. Steve manages to squeeze in another 4th Earl and Spongebob Squarepants. Recipes include Aunt Jo’s Pineapple Dump Cake and an Old Tom Pineapple Collins.

Hans will enlighten you to the fact that the pumpkin is a berry but Steve isn’t listening because he is ticked off at the Guiness Book people. Recipes include Pumpkin Cassoulet and Pumkin Liqueur.

Hans discovers there is no Latin word for Pretzel and proceeds to blame Jimmy Carter for an attempt on Ronald Reagan’s life. Steve wants to ride the Oktoberfest Toboggan. Recipes include Homemade Soft Pretzels and a Salty Dog.

Hans and Steve celebrate their One Year anniversary with a delicious walk down Memory Lane. The guys revisit the Best Of Moments as well as this year’s guests, AND, Editor Natalie speaks! Recipes include Flounder en Papillote and a Paper Plane.

Hans explains Goobers & George Washington Carver and Steve destroys everything you thought you knew about shelled vs unshelled. Recipes include Boiled Peanut Salad with Bacon Dressing and a PB&J Highball.

Emmy-nominated Guest Chef Nathan Lyon joins Hans & Steve to discuss Dark Chocolate. Hans tells us how many cocoa beans buy a turkey hen and Steve drops some Baby Ruth facts on you. Recipes include Chocolate Pudding and a Brandy Alexander.

Hans is #blessed with a ten pound bag of peaches and Steve #blesses listeners with his Droopy Dog impression. Recipes include Peach & Brie Quesadilla with Peach Tomato Salsa and an original Peach Melba Cocktail.

Hans explains the special snap we get from Knack while Steve warns him that it costs $5 to enter the pigtail contest. Recipes include Wurstsalat and a Shandy.

While Steve is off on holiday, Hans travels to Germany to connect with his roots. Topics include a future visit to the Austrian Alps and Kaiserschmarn.

Hans explores a cough syrup salesman and his brand-savvy wife while Steve unearths a Jell-O Marketing Poet and pins of Mitt Romney’s head, revisited.

Hans and Steve welcome Beard Award-Winning Chef Virginia Willis to teach us the best ways to de-slime Okra and find excuses to get her to call Steve “Ya’ll.” Recipes include Okra and Tomatoes and a Pickled Okra Martini.

Hans finally gets his chance to be first with a pop culture reference and Steve introduces us to Florence A Cowles and her 1001 Sandwiches.
Recipes include Blue Cheese Dressing and Punch a la Romaine.

Hans spins horror tales of the Gin Craze and Mother’s Ruin and Steve gives an excellent primer on who’s who and what’s what in your gin aisle. Recipes include Juniper and Gin Gravlax and a Pegu Club.

While Hans trudges the hills of Appalachia to bring you spring produce, Steve wanders into his backyard with a shovel and digs up some stories.
Recipes include Ramp Butter and a Ramp Gibson with Pickled Ramps.

Hans processes the process of processed cheese while Steve binges videos of moms binging cheese. Recipes include Chocolate Velveeta Fudge and Whiskey and Whey.