Figuratively Feasting
Figuratively Feasting
James Gop + Simeon Bittman
Chefs James Gop and Simeon Bittman are creative minds and speakers in their community. Join them for Figuratively Feasting, their weekly podcast where they discuss what's current in the world of food and all the steps through history that got us to our places as modern day cooks.
Episode # 8 Magdalena Mieczkowska Figuratively Feasting
James and Simeon chat with their good friend Magdalena Mieczkowska - a wedding planner, designer and all around true talent about her upbringing, the industry and the crazy stories that come with it.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/figurativelyfeasting/message
Nov 20, 2020
1 hr 9 min
Episode #7 Preservation Figuratively Feasting
James and Simeon discuss the art of preserving foods. Join us as we dive deep with a poisonous shark, various molds, charcuterie and fermentation.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/figurativelyfeasting/message
Nov 8, 2020
1 hr 40 min
# 6 Inspiration Figuratively Feasting Episode
Simeon and James talk about what has inspired them on their journeys through their personal and professional lives, war stories, people that helped them stay on their course and how you might want to reach out to those heroes in your life.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/figurativelyfeasting/message
Oct 30, 2020
2 hr 11 min
# 5 Mental Health In Hospitality Figuratively Feasting Episode
James and Simeon share stories of trauma endured through the hospitality industry as well as some helpful tips on how to manage stress during this Covid era.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/figurativelyfeasting/message
Oct 20, 2020
1 hr 38 min
Figuratively Feasting Episode # 4 The Ethics of Eating Meat
Simeon and James dig deep into the topic of what it means to eat meat and how do we justify what it takes for the steak to get to your plate.  Listen in as they share very personal stories that that hit them hard.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/figurativelyfeasting/message
Oct 13, 2020
2 hr 22 min
Figuratively Feasting Episode # 3 The History of The Great Tomato
James Gop and Simeon Bittman discuss the interesting history of one of our favorite fruits, The Tomato --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/figurativelyfeasting/message
Oct 8, 2020
1 hr 27 min
Figuratively Feasting # 1 The First One
James Gop and Simeon Bittman are both Berkshire based Chefs, thinkers and voices in their community. This inaugural podcast allows you to get to know them both a bit more and leaves you with a taste of what's to come.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/figurativelyfeasting/message
Oct 8, 2020
1 hr 25 min
Figuratively Feasting Episode # 2 Open Fire Cooking
James Gop of Heirloom Fire and Simeon Bittman discuss the history of open fire cooking and recipes they implement  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/figurativelyfeasting/message
Oct 8, 2020
1 hr 12 min