<p>This week, Nicole is telling you about the best Black Friday deals for home cooks and she gives a look at to what she’s hoping to buy this holiday season</p>

Cornstarch Makes Crusts Glass Shattering Crisp – Sandy Axelrod from The Traveling Locavores

BFF with the Chef aims to unite a community of like-minded enthusiasts who want to cook beyond recipes, better understand ingredients and hone their techniques and culinary instincts to cook the food they really want to eat. 

Each week, Nicole invites a new blogger or culinary professional to her podcast for honest, candid conversations about what they're cooking, eating and the knowledge, inspiration, and experiences behind it all.