Office Ladies

Office Food

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Oct 22, 2025
Sergio Giacoman, the caterer behind the scenes at The Office, shares fascinating stories about meal planning and memorable moments with the cast and crew. Rainn Wilson, who portrayed Dwight Schrute, recalls his favorite food scenes and the importance of food in character development. Jenna and Angela dive into iconic food moments, from Jell-O pranks to Kevin's infamous chili, while celebrating the launch of Josh Snyder and Angela’s cookbook, featuring delicious recipes inspired by the show.
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From Dad-On-A-Budget To Family Cookbook

  • Josh Snyder described learning baking to make themed cakes for his kids and becoming the family baker.
  • Angela and Josh framed their cookbook as a keepsake of family recipes that grew from those home efforts.
ADVICE

Make Recipes Approachable

  • Angela and Josh intentionally wrote approachable recipes and titled the book You Can Make This to encourage home cooks.
  • They emphasize simple, family-friendly meals and stories to make cooking accessible.
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Food As A Plot Engine

  • Jenna and Angela list many plot points where food drives episodes, from Jell-O pranks to Kevin's chili.
  • They highlight memorable props and scenes like the rooftop grilled cheese and Michael burning his foot.
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