This Is TASTE

Photographer and marketing manager, William Mullan, joins the show to talk about his book 'Odd Apples' which explores the world of heirloom apple varietals. They discuss his love for fruit, caring for urban apple trees, and brewing cider. They also touch on topics like the impact of fire blight, the history and origins of apples, preserving unique apple varieties, and the dark side of capitalism in our food systems.

Ben Goodwin, cofounder of Olipop, discusses how he developed flavors like Vintage Cola, Crisp Apple, and Tropical Punch. They delve into challenges facing beverage founders, including competition and attracting investors. They also touch upon a collaboration with a celebrity and their distribution strategy. Additionally, they talk about their preferences for breakfast, favorite fruit, and experiences shopping at Costco for the first time.

Joshua Weissman, a strong voice on the food internet and the host of a series of YouTube shows, discusses what makes a great cooking video, ranks fast-food burgers, and talks about foods from all 50 states. They also explore the significance of texture in a meal, share experiences with different food items, and give buttermash potatoes and caramelized onion miso soup recipe.

Guest Chris Ying, former editor in chief of Lucky Peach, talks about his cookbook writing career and working at Majordomo Media. They discuss great food content, Koreatown's LA expansion, and their collaboration with David Chang. They also have lively conversations about coffee brewing, making it at home, and the role of cafes in the coffee experience. They explore the value of coffee, espresso pairings, favorite dishes at Barney Greengrass, and classic restaurants in NYC and Portland.

This episode features Sohla El-Waylly, a prodigious recipe developer and judge on HBO's The Big Brunch. They discuss her new cookbook, techniques, and her love for Top Chef. They also mention her favorite dishes, marinating chicken with mayonnaise, the tanginess of ranch dressing, using a cake tester for meat doneness, homemade ice cream, and favorite cookbooks.

Yewande Komolafe, recipe developer and author, discusses her new book 'My Everyday Lagos' and shares her journey in the food industry. They also talk about photography for the cookbook, desserts and nostalgia, city farming, American food adventures, a citrus health tonic recipe, market experiences, and favorite pastries and breads.

Here are two classic conversations with two of our favorite people in food. Jamie Oliver returns to the show, and we could not be happier to talk with him about so many things. For those who didn’t grow up watching food TV, here’s the deal. Jamie pioneered a form of food television that brought cameras into the home in a way not previously seen. When The Naked Chef debuted on BBC Two in the UK and the Food Network in the United States in 1999, home cooking on TV was a stand-and-stir affair. Here, a young and floppy Oliver was cooking real food from a cool East London flat, talking viewers through the relative simplicity of making dinner.Oliver has gone on to write numerous cookbooks (selling 50 million in the UK alone) and create food TV that expanded beyond cooking, producing documentaries about the sugar industry and school lunches that transitioned his work from dude food evangelist to heartier activism. His latest book, One: Simple One-Pan Wonders, is out now.And it’s a great day when our friend Alison Roman turns up at our New York City studio. We’ve really enjoyed reading and cooking through her recent baking book, Sweet Enough, and we wanted to ask her about what it’s like to write three cookbooks in five and a half years, as well as to talk about the TV show she made, her spirited newsletter writing, the kosher salt wars, sheet pan shortcake, and where to eat in New York City right now. 

Luke Fortney is a reporter at Eater New York, where he keeps an eagle eye on openings and closings, plus trends like the city’s burgeoning breakfast burrito scene. Aliza had him on the show to talk about what it’s like staying on top of New York’s ever-shifting dining landscape. Whether you live in New York City or you’re thinking about taking a trip there, it’s a must-listen.Also on the show Matt catches up with British cookbook author, journalist, and chef Ravinder Bhogal to speak about her great new cookbook, Comfort and Joy: Irresistible Pleasures from a Vegetarian Kitchen.Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you.  MORE FROM LUKE FORTNEY & RAVINDER BHOGAL: New York’s Illegal Weed Market Is Propped Up by Imported Chips That Taste Like Tacos [Eater] New York’s Most Exciting Restaurant Openings This Fall [Eater] Ravinder Bhogal’s Pumpkin and Squash For Autumn [The Guardian]

What a fun time it is having Max La Manna in the studio. Max is a recipe developer and former NYC and Los Angeles line cook. He’s also big on TikTok and various other social media channels, and we get into what makes a great food video as well as hearing about Max’s journey. We also talk about Max’s new cookbook, You Can Cook This! Do you enjoy This Is TASTE? Drop us a review on Apple, or star us on Spotify. We'd love to hear from you.  MORE FROM MAX LA MANNA: Sun-Dried Tomato “Meatballs” [official] Vegan Tofu Butter Chicken [YouTube] 10 Tips For Reducing Food Waste [Veg News]

Chris Black, a writer and podcast host, shares his unique takes on restaurant culture, home cooking, cookbooks, and living in New York and Los Angeles. The podcast dives into discussions about dining out preferences, the cultural significance of restaurants, memorable meals at legendary places, and favorite restaurants in both cities.