In today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca talk everything you have ever needed to know about hot dogs, and probably some things you never needed to know but will enjoy knowing anyway. They have history and how hot dogs are made. They have cooking methods. They have hot dog controversies. And they have some serious opinions on how a hot dog should be cooked and how it should be topped. Sources:History of Hot DogsFrankfurters Vs. Wieners Vs. Hot DogsHow is a Hot Dog Made?What is a Koshe...
May 26, 2021
48 min
In today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca get judgey, but with love. It's true, they're about to tell you what you might be doing wrong in the kitchen, but they also share the right way to do it and some embarrassing confessions of things they have done wrong, too.From reading recipes and prepping before cooking to the smartest (read: best) way to prepare and break down onions, bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, and more, the gals are here to make your kitchen life more efficient. They hold forth...
May 19, 2021
57 min
In today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca talk about what constitutes a dumpling, discuss some (gasp!) dumpling controversies and their best-loved dumplings, and Meseidy is forced to question her entire life. Joking. But not really.SourcesList of Dumplings wikiDumpling controversySoup dumpling controversyChicken and Dumplings regional differencesPennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot PieSouthern Style Chicken and DumplingsNorthern Style Chicken and DumplingsDo you have questions, show topic requests, o...
May 12, 2021
42 min
In today's episode, Meseidy turns the tables on Rebecca by discussing a food Rebecca doesn't like; S'mores. Rebecca obliges with some sticky s'mores history and the ladies discuss all sorts of delectable goodies -not just sweets!- that can be made around a campfire.Sources:The History of S’moresRecipes:Homemade MarshmallowsWalking TacosSuppliesCampfire Pie IronsCast Iron Dutch OvenCast Iron PanGot questions or comments?Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at mypla...
May 5, 2021
39 min
In today's episode, Meseidy is scared, Rebecca is excited, and it's getting spicy in here. The ladies talk all about hot peppers, hot sauces, and Mr. Wilbur Scoville's Units. They cover the history of chili pepper domestication and the path it took around the globe, how to correctly spell chili/chilli/chile, some of their favourite hot sauces, and some tips on handling hot peppers and taming the spice if you overdo it.Sources:Scoville Scale ExplainedPeppers Ranked by Their HeatBrief History o...
Apr 28, 2021
46 min
In today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca are here with Part II of our We Got Culture show. They discuss cheese trivia (yes! Cheese trivia!). They go into how cheeses are classified (or not classified) and how different aged cheeses are made- whether they’re a softer cheese like brie or a hard aged cheese like cheddar or parmesan. The gals are cutting the cheese (info) and throwing bad jokes around like glitter.Sources:Cheese TriviaThe History of CheeseHow Cheese is MadeHow Brie is MadeCheese c...
Apr 21, 2021
43 min
In today's episode, Rebecca and Meseidy go over young, or unaged cheeses and fresh cultured dairy like yogurt, kefir, and fresh cheeses like mozzarella, goat cheese, ricotta, cream cheese, cottage cheese. They discuss the crazy history of cheese, the science behind fresh cheeses, and how these fresh cultured products are made, with a seriously cheesy bunch of puns.Sources:History of CheeseHistory of YogurtMore History of YogurtHistory of KefirWhy milk curdlesThe difference between skyr and Gr...
Mar 31, 2021
41 min
In today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca talk about one of the most important (and their favourite) foods in the world: rice. From the history of rice (spoiler alert: it goes WAAAAY back) to a discussion of varieties and sizes of rice and their uses, the ladies cover a food that they have both arguably eaten more of than any other food in the world. They also share their best tips and tricks for cooking perfect rice every time and chat about a couple of their favourite recipes using rice.Rice,...
Mar 24, 2021
54 min
Today Meseidy and Rebecca are talking about dill pickles, bread, and butter pickles, fermented or half-sour or vinegar-based, fresh or canned pickles, all sorts of pickled vegetables, and all the tangy goodness that goes along with it. Learn some of the surprising history of the pickle, too!Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at [email protected]!Contact [email protected]@[email protected]...
Mar 17, 2021
41 min
In today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca get fired up about one of their favourite ways to cook: with smoke! From what defines smoking, grilling, and barbecuing, to kind of equipment is out there, what to grill and how to do it, this episode is a celebration of smoky goodness. Sources:History of Smoked FoodsBarbecue vs. smokingEquipment:Traeger Timberline GrillWeber Tabletop GrillElectric Cold or Hot SmokerRecipes:How to Smoke a Turkey and WhyCanadian BaconHomemade Maple Bourbon Jalapeno ...
Mar 10, 2021
55 min
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