Tasty Pages: A Podcast From Cooking The Books

Hello and welcome to a new episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! In this episode we are coming to you live from our makeshift opium den in Minneapolis. Through the haze of nag champa smoke, we discuss our holiday plans, including Victoria's epic cookie baking! Speaking of Victoria, she also shares an adorable, heartwarming story of teenage drinking. Ahhhh! In food news, we chat about frivolous lawsuits and rude customers. We also share listener answers to our question: Do you make something special for Christmas breakfast? If so, what? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Sam's Eats' by Sam Way. Next, Victoria shares some fun and festive food-related holiday traditions from around the globe for our Gastro Obscura segment. Lastly, Johnny bets his entire reputation on one food joke. Did he land it? Listen now to find out!

Hello and welcome to a new episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! In this episode we discuss Johnny's fascination with Asian grocery store coffee drinks, a poorly-conceived promotion at Red Lobster and why, in this age of modern refrigeration, people still choose to eat lutefisk. We also share listener answers to our question: What food should be banned from breakroom microwaves? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Milk Street Simple' by Christopher Kimball. Next, Victoria shares an amusing memory from her teenage years involving a geriatric teacher, a hotplate and a perfectly cooked steak before diving into a story about the world's most potent (and rare) beer for our Gastro Obscura segment. Lastly, Johnny attempts to humor Victoria with a series of food jokes. Did she laugh? Listen now to find out!

Hello and welcome to a new episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! In this episode we discuss everything - seriously! Where else can you hear conversation about kagel exercises,  Thanksgiving dinner and new music from Andre 3000?! We also share listener answers to our question: What is the worst thing you've ever drank? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Shabbat' by Adeena Sussman. Next, Victoria shares some fun trivia about Israeli food for our Gastro Obscura segment. Lastly, Johnny brings things to a close with gut-busting Dad Thanksgiving food jokes.

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Hello and welcome to a long-awaited new episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! We make our triumphant return and we're so happy that we can't stop laughing! We also share listener answers to our question: If you were a competitive eater, what would your nickname be? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'The World Central Kitchen Cookbook' by José Andrés. Next, Victoria shares a heartwarming story about contraband desserts for our Gastro Obscura segment. Lastly, Johnny brings things to a close with three, count 'em - three!, hilarious Dad food jokes.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! We start things off with a chat about giving away a pair of well-used Birkenstocks (gross!). Then we talk about the apparently deep library of topless photos featuring Victoria. There's also discussion concerning our first piece of hate (e)mail, a Buzzfeed click bait article about recipe pet peeves and our first visit to the Mall of America in a few decades!  We also share listener submissions about favorite childhood snacks. Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Flavor Equation' by Nik Sharma. Next, Victoria takes us to Peru for our Gastro Obscura segment to share the story of an "interesting" beverage (to say the least). Lastly, Johnny brings things to a screeching halt with two (non-racist, but also not funny - according to Victoria) Indian food jokes.

Hello and welcome to our special year-end episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! We make our triumphant return by discussing our top 5 cookbook picks for 2022! Will we once again have the same choices? Will there be a fierce debate about any differences? Listen to find out! Want more? Check out our web blog for a list of top 10 - double the fun! In an effort to turn up the fun level to 11, we also chat about what we've been up to since our last episode. There's been illness, crazy Minnesota weather and a catering gig that nearly killed us. OK, perhaps we are exaggerating a little bit. We also weigh in on the topic of s'mores (as mentioned in the recent film 'The Menu'). Love 'em? Hate 'em? We definitely have strong opinions. We've also got some food-related film and television recommendations for you. Lastly, Johnny is a bit rusty in the dad joke department but he shares one that might make you smile (laughing is probably out of the question). This one is short but sweet (and, per usual, very entertaining)!

Hello and welcome to a holiday episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books! Johnny begins the show with a love letter to Lyft and USPS - both offering services that would still be a bargain at twice the price. Unlike, say, paying someone to pump your gas (New Jersey residents, you have our deepest sympathies!) We also share what our collective Christmas gift purchase is to ourselves. What is it? Listen to find out!  Then, I share a story about a grocery purchase fail for an ingredient required for Victoria's cookie baking (note to self: I really need to learn Spanish). We also share some news of a top-secret catering gig we were about to begin when this episode was recorded (spoiler alert: the band was Needtobreathe!). Then, we move on to our listener question: What are your biggest dining and/or cooking etiquette "pet peeves"? Finally, we chat about our featured cookbook, 'Evergreen Kitchen' by  Bri Beaudoin. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes us to Germany (via Michigan) to discuss the lore of the Christmas pickle. Lastly, Johnny shares a perfectly crafted dual holiday joke that will surely have listeners wanting more. 

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books - now freshly COVID-19 boosted! In this episode, we discuss Johnny's Mom's hoarder house filled with many treasures (jigsaw puzzles, scrapbooking supplies, children's toys and and probably a few Johnny Mathis records). Johnny also shares a recent news story about Snoop Dogg's latest food venture (spoiler alert: it also involves weed!). Then, Johnny gives a report from the front lines of the mosh pit at a heavy metal show he recently attended. Not to be outdone, Victoria recalls a classic moment in rock history involving the band L7 and a tampon. Our show question is: What foods or ingredients smell bad but taste good? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Green Kitchen Quick + Slow' by David Frankiel & Luise Vindahl. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes us to Texas for a story involving a vending machine that dispenses pie! Lastly, Johnny shares a two very lame food jokes that he should be ashamed of. Will Victoria make it the entire episode without cursing? Listen to find out!

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books. In this episode, we chat about our quest for perfect nachos and cutting boards - both unrelated, yet equally important, topics of conversation. Johnny also shares a recent news story related to British Royalty and food. Our show question is: If you were a guest on Iron Chef, what would you want the secret ingredient to be for the challenge? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'Scandinavian Green' by Trine Hahnemann. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria keeps us in Scandinavia for a Viking beverage that prevents disease while boosting labido! Lastly, Johnny shares a food joke that is genuinely humorous and coaxes a laugh from Victoria.

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books. In this episode, we chat about our trip to the Minnesota State Fair (twice!) and what we saw and ate! Johnny also shares a story of being the creep in our condo building. And, we discuss a recent Buzzfeed article about kitchen hacks that don't really deliver what they promise. Our show question is: What essential skills do you think every beginner cook should possess? Then, we talk about our featured cookbook, 'In Praise of Veg' by Alice Zaslavsky. For our Gastro Obscura segment - Victoria takes us to Africa for a bizarrely transformative ingredient! Lastly, Johnny shares a food joke that is met with crickets from Victoria, but then delivers the goods with a follow-up gut buster! Victoria follows with her own, unintentional food pun! 

Hello and welcome to Tasty Pages, a podcast from Cooking The Books. In this egg-citing episode, Johnny starts us off with a punchdrunk skit that will surely earn us some angry emails and complaints to upper management. We also discuss the series 'The Bear' (Hulu) which seems to have the entire internet abuzz, our recent date night where we enjoy a great show at a terrible venue and our visit to the North Loop Food Truck Festival. Our show question is: What is your favorite way to prepare eggs? (We had many egg-cellent listener submissions) Then, we chat about our featured cookbook, 'I Dream of Dinner' by Ali Slagle. Victoria keeps the egg theme going for our Gastro Obscura segment - as she explores the "Century Egg". Lastly, Johnny cracks himself (and only himself) up with three egg yolks, er, jokes!

Hello and welcome to a very cheesy episode 75 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! We discuss 'Half Baked Harvest Every Day' by Tieghan Gerard. You know that saying, "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas?" Not true. We've got too many good stories to tell! Trust me, you'll want to hear these! Johnny also shares a million dollar idea for his new film festival. Our show question is: what is your favorite cheese? We have another entry from our "Gastro Obscura" feature! This week, we discover perhaps the only cheese that we would not be interested in eating. Lastly, Johnny shares a few fromage jokes, in keeping with the theme of the show! This episode is sponsored by Enspice. Our listeners can receive 10% off their purchase by entering the code WECOOKBOOKS at checkout (www.enspice.com).

Hello and welcome to episode 52 of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! In this episode, we discuss 'Weekday Vegetarians' by Jenny Rosenstrach. We also chat about Johnny's poor wardrobe decision, our date night that went from disaster to fantastic, and we share some of the best things we've eaten recently. Our show topic is: what what is your favorite, and least favorite, Halloween candy? And, there's a funny food joke that Victoria claims is my best one ever! This episode is packed with laughs! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3u24zgW.

Hello and welcome to episode 50 (!) of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! In this episode, we discuss 'Chinese Food Made Easy' by Ross Dobson. Sadly, this book was not our favorite and we explain why. We also chat about an underwhelming brunch at a local dive bar, some food finds in our new hometown and a place that serves "vegan" fried chicken (no such thing). Our show topic is: what what was your favorite after-school snack? And, there's something that can only be described as a food-related joke in the most generous of terms! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3Dv9k6b.

Hello and welcome to another episode of Tasty Pages, a podcast by Cooking The Books! In this episode, we discuss 'Everyday Dinners' by Jessica Merchant. We also discuss ugly sports jerseys, inedible garnishes, Johnny's time as a hockey goalie and our show topic - your favorite cake flavor! Of course, there's a great food-related joke too! You can purchase the book here: https://amzn.to/3xS3oB5