The Roux
The Roux
Courtney B. + Monique L.
Join Courtney Brandabur and Monique LeBlanc for explorations on food and cooking, especially Cajun cuisine. We explore how food affects our lives and shapes the world around us. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/support
Episode 4: M-m-m-m-my Corona!
It's the wildest episode we've recorded yet where we answer your questions about the pandemic. Also, I said it was two weeks ago we recorded this - I AM LYING. It was more like three, but hey, there's a pandemic going on. Strap in, folks and look below for the list of all the links we provide in this episode.  Stay strong! Links:  https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/coping-with-coronavirus-anxiety-2020031219183 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html https://redhousespice.com/hand-pulled-noodles/ https://omnivorescookbook.com/recipes/hand-pulled-noodles https://www.eatthis.com/italian-noodles-vs-asian-noodles/ https://www.bonappetit.com/test-kitchen/how-to/article/how-to-freeze-vegetables-soup-meat-fruit https://www.youtube.com/user/pastagrannies http://www.eatbydate.com/ https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/a27178874/malaysian-ramen-recipe/ https://www.fda.gov/media/74435/download --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/support
Apr 14, 2020
1 hr 25 min
Episode 3: Our Top Three Cooking Tips and Hacks!
Come one, come all, gather round our table of ancient knowledge at The Roux. Co-hosts Courtney and Monique delight you with too much information about their childhood and all the best lessons that they've picked up on their kitchen quests. Feeling anxious? We have tales of woe to make you feel better. Want to pick up new, budget-friendly tricks? We have recommendations. Not sure what equipment is worth dropping some ye olde coins ons? Monique has got you covered. Why is this episode summary written like a bad Monty Python sketch? WHO KNOWS!  As always, we encourage to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @therouxpodcast. See you next time, friends!  Mentioned in the episode: Great YouTube Channel for Beginners + Pros - ProHomeCook video series with Mike G. at https://www.youtube.com/user/BrothersGreenEats/ Meat Marination Help: https://www.jessicagavin.com/marinade-guide/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/support
Mar 3, 2020
1 hr 19 min
Episode 2: King Cake Babies
It's a cinnamon roll, it's a coffee cake... no, it's king cake! Join Courtney and Monique to discuss the king cake or "galette des rois" in this episode of The Roux. We've got ancient pagan history, French kings throwing parties, king cake turf wars in New Orleans, and a frank discussion about king cake fillings. Listen to listener recommendations about where to find the best king cake this carnival season.  Subscribe and leave us review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/support
Feb 5, 2020
1 hr 11 min
Episode 1: First You Make a Roux
Join Courtney and Monique for their first, full-length episode all about the magic of roux. Courtney takes you back into history with her Tesla time machine to explore the beginnings of roux in the 17th century French court! Monique shares her expert tips along with a hilarious story involving Celine Dion and a microwave! You don't want to miss this one, folks. We answer listener questions. Plus, get a CRINGY taste of 10-year-old Monique's journal (catfished by Dylan Sprouse) and Courtney reads her old fanfiction profile. Subscribe and leave us review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/support
Jan 20, 2020
1 hr 11 min
Teaser Episode: Spatchcocking!
Welcome to The Roux! Join Courtney and Monique for a quick conversation about how some Bob's Burgers trivia led to Monique trying spatchcocking for the first time.  Please subscribe and leave a review if you like the podcast. Follow us @theroux.podcast on Facebook and Instagram!  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theroux/support
Jan 1, 2020
9 min