Food Network Obsessed

Professional sculptor and judge of Outrageous Pumpkins, Paul Dever, shares how his passion for sculpting began and what landed him on Outrageous Pumpkins as a contestant. Paul talks about what it felt like to win the show after being a fan and his thoughts on coming back as a judge. He reveals what other vegetables he practices on when pumpkins aren’t in season and how he prepared for competition. Paul shares why he prefers carving faces, where he gets his creepy inspiration and the must-have tools in his carving toolkit. He talks about the close camaraderie among the Outrageous Pumpkins crew and his tough but fair approach to judging. Paul explains why the story behind the creepy creations is imperative to success on the show and the one thing he did that made him a winner before revealing the heartwarming adoption story that happened on set this season. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Paul Dever on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devercustoms/Learn More About Outrageous Pumpkins: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/outrageous-pumpkinsFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/paul-dever-on-carving-ghoulish-gourds-pumpkin-patch-tips Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Celebrity chef and Food Network fixture Bobby Flay catches up with Jaymee as they reminisce on how they first met during an episode of SportsCenter and how Bobby supported Jaymee during her transition to food media. Bobby gives the latest update on his two beloved cats, Nacho and Stella, and who started the Maine Coon trend among the Food Network stars. Bobby shares the memories of when he first heard of Food Network, initially called The Television Food Network, and his skepticism about how long it would actually last. He talks about his first show, “Grillin’ and Chillin’”, and a never-before-told story about those early days. Bobby and Jaymee talk about his daughter, Sophie Flay, what it’s like to work together and the characteristic he admires most in her. He grills Jaymee about her affection for smash burgers, names his favorite New York burger spot and the sign he puts up in every Bobby’s Burger restaurant kitchen. Bobby shares the strategy behind developing new shows and what movie inspired his latest show, Bobby’s Triple Threat. He talks about how he chose his three culinary titans and the undercover mission to Tiffany Derry’s restaurant to cast her for the show. Bobby shares the unique premise of the show and reveals what is really in the prized duffel bag. He passionately talks about why the dishes on his shows are judged hot and why he’s grown weary of questions about the legitimacy of Beat Bobby Flay before diving into the insane shooting schedule and why he is a stickler for time on set. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Bobby Flay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bobbyflay/Learn More About Bobby’s Triple Threat: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bobbys-triple-threatFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/bobby-flay-on-his-embarrassing-early-food-network-days-triple-threat-bts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef and influencer Tway Nguyen reveals the unlikely inspiration behind her handle, @TwayDaBae, and gives her best advice for getting training in the industry. Tway talks about the Vietnamese foods that should get more of the spotlight before sharing her experience moving to the United States at just 8 years old. She reveals the television shows that helped her learn conversational English and why she decided to pursue culinary school despite her family’s wishes. Tway talks about the things you cannot teach a chef and explains why she believes intuition is more important than skill when it comes to cooking. She talks about her first viral video on TikTok and creating content for the platform before advocating for fish sauce as a more flavorful alternative to salt. Tway shares her first experience watching Anthony Bourdain and his significant influence on her life and culinary perspective. She reveals what Food Network show she just competed on (the episode airs in October!) and what Food Network star she would most enjoy cooking with. Tway then reveals the surprising snack she is eating by the spoonful lately before reminiscing on the steak that changed her life. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Tway Nguyen on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twaydabae/Follow Tway Nguyen on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@twaydabaeWatch Tway’s Crack An Egg With Episode: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/crack-an-egg-with/episodes/crack-an-egg-with-tway-da-baeFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/tway-nguyen-on-what-culinary-school-cant-teach-you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chef Tiffany Derry shares her lively upbringing with over 50 cousins and how this abundant family dynamic shaped who she is. Tiffany reminisces on her childhood on a farm and the passion for cooking and preparing food that her grandmother instilled in her. She talks about how being up close and personal with growing her own food provided her with a unique perspective on food waste and shares the various ways she preserves and reuses kitchen scraps. Tiffany discusses the importance of eating seasonally, shopping small and how food legislation affects people on an everyday level. She reveals the breakfast restaurant that denied her a job as a cook, how she faces gender disparity in the industry head on and the significant piece of advice her mother gave her. Tiffany reveals the details of the new show, Bobby’s Triple Threat, before revealing what it is really like to have your reputation on the line while the world watches. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Tiffany Derry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mastercheftd/Learn More About Bobby’s Triple Threat: https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shows/bobbys-triple-threatFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/tiffany-derry-on-pulling-your-own-seat-up-to-the-table-triple-threat-teasers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ned and Zach from The Try Guys talk about how their wildly popular channel began and the process of creating entertaining content that explores other peoples’ passions and experiences. They discuss trial, failure and getting comfortable with the unknown and reveal the videos that genuinely changed their perspective. Ned and Zach share what baking show inspired their Without a Recipe series and they talk about their new Food Network and discovery+ show, No Recipe Roadtrip with the Try Guys. The guys talk about trying to recreate famous recipes across the country and why professional kitchens made it much more difficult. Ned and Zach name who is actually the best cook of the four and how competitive it gets between everyone before revealing what Food Network star they would want to skydive with. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow The Try Guys on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tryguys/Follow Ned Fulmer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nedfulmerFollow Zach Kornfeld on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/korndiddyLearn More About No Recipe Roadtrip with the Try Guys:https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/shows/no-recipe-road-trip-with-the-try-guysFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/ned-fulmer-zach-kornfeld-from-the-try-guys-on-culinary-escape-rooms-crab-doughnuts-and-embracing-failure Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content creator Vivan Aronson, also known as @CookingBomb, talks about the first twenty-seven years of her life in Chengdu, China and the most memorable dishes she cooked with her grandmother who raised her. She talks about adjusting to life in the states and what soapy show she watched to learn conversational English. Vivian shares the reason she posted her first cooking video and how she manages and includes her four kids (or “circus” as she lovingly calls them) in the kitchen. She shares the handwritten fan letter that impacted her the most and the moment she knew she had gone viral. She talks about carefully maintaining her famous pickle brine and how she will celebrate its upcoming seventeenth birthday before listing some of her favorite things to pickle. Vivian shares the difficult process of writing a cookbook in her second language and why she decided to make dessert dumplings on Food Network’s TikTok Challenge. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Vivian Aronson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cookingbomb/Follow Vivian Aronson on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cookingbombWatch Vivian’s TikTok Challenge: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-food-network-tiktok-challengeFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/vivian-aronson-on-carrying-her-precious-pickle-jar-on-a-plane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pastry chef Zoë François reveals what it was like to grow up on a commune in the sixties and how formative the experience was to her personal food philosophy. She shares the lie her parents told her about raisins and the packaged snack that opened her eyes to a world of sweet possibilities. Zoë affectionately talks about the value of knowing where food comes from and the effort it takes to make it because of her childhood living on a commune and how that informs how she approaches her work today. She talks about the first few jobs she ever had and what she learned by starting her own cookie cart in college. Zoë shares how she became friends with Andrew Zimmern and the one thing he would always bring to lunch that was way before his time. She talks about working with Andrew and how he encouraged her to get into teaching, which she has now been doing for over two decades. Zoë shares her journey to the Magnolia Network with her show, Zoë Bakes, the baking mishaps she tends to observe the most, and her love for the culinary community of Minneapolis. She talks about being a guest judge on Silos Baking Competition and why it makes her super nervous. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Zoë François on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Zoëbakes/Learn More About Zoë Bakes: https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/Zoë-bakesLearn More About Silos Baking Competition: https://www.discoveryplus.com/show/silos-baking-competition-usFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/zoe-francois-on-the-baking-staple-you-must-make-yourself  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tabitha Brown talks about why she wanted to be considered “America’s Mom” and what the title means to her. She talks about how striving to manage health issues and chronic pain led her to pursue a vegan lifestyle and the ways it has improved her quality of life and perspective. Tabitha reveals her family’s favorite plant-based dinner and some of her go-to vegan substitutes. She talks about her new show, It’s CompliPlated, and how it reflects her real-life issues of finding meals that work for her family’s various preferences and dietary requirements. Tabitha shares the upcoming projects she is excited about and the mindset that has contributed to her success. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Tabitha Brown on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtabithabrown/Learn More About It’s CompliPlated: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/its-compliplatedFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/tabitha-brown-on-finding-freedom-feeding-the-soul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Internet sensation Dan Pelosi shares the story behind his digital identity, GrossyPelosi, and his journey from the fashion industry to full-time food influencer and blogger. Dan shares how he brings his unique perspective and family traditions to the table with his annual holiday cookie party and why his 2019 gathering was so pivotal. He describes why the pandemic and renewed focus on home cooking put him on a fast track to social media fame and becoming a voice in the domestic digital space. Dan reveals his most popular recipe he has deemed “The Sawce” and the spirit that makes the recipe sing. He talks about his personal philosophy in the kitchen and why not taking himself too seriously allows his followers to relate to him in an authentic way. Dan shares some special memories with his greatest inspiration, his hundred-year-old grandfather, Bimpi, and the story of cooking for his entire study abroad cohort. He talks about entertaining friends and some impressive recipes that are actually super simple, as well as his top tips for cooking in a vacation rental. Dan and Jaymee share their favorite Brooklyn eateries and Dan explains why second breakfast is a crucial part of his day. He makes a case for divisive ingredients like cottage cheese and sardines and why he is passionate about not yucking other people’s yum. Sign up to nominate Food Network Obsessed for the Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signupFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Dan Pelosi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grossypelosi/Check Out All of Grossy’s Guides: https://www.danpelosi.com/lifestyle-1Watch Dan’s Crack An Egg With Episode: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/crack-an-egg-withStart Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Creator of the New York City and South Beach Wine and Food Festivals, Lee Schrager, shares the humble beginnings of the festival, which started as a fundraiser, and his favorite festival event today. He talks about his commitment to producing a quality event and showcasing promising, upcoming talent within the food space. Lee shares what separates his events from the rest and how the philanthropic mission of the festival is the cornerstone of their organization. Lee talks about his hopes for the future of the hospitality industry and how run-ins with former beneficiaries of the festival have impacted him in a special way. Lee reveals the exciting things he is looking forward to for the upcoming New York City Wine and Food Festival taking place this October 13th-16th and why he is dedicated to partnership with God’s Love We Deliver and addressing food insecurity. He talks about his own journey through the industry and culinary school as well as his experiences authoring three cookbooks. For tickets to NYCWFF: https://nycwff.org/Sign up to nominate Food Network Obsessed for the Podcast Awards: https://www.podcastawards.com/app/signupStart Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee Sire on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Lee Schrager on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeschrager/Follow NYCWFF on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nycwff/Learn More About God’s Love We Deliver: https://www.glwd.org/Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFind episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/lee-schrager-on-the-evolution-of-the-iconic-wine-food-festival Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.