Special Sauce with Ed Levine

Ed Levine
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Aug 9, 2024 • 31min

Kim Severson on Kamala Harris and Presidential cooking

This week on Special Sauce the NYT's Kim Severson gives us the lowdown on Kamala Harris' passion for cooking. Plus we discuss the history of presidential cooking in the White House. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Aug 2, 2024 • 24min

Special Sauce Re-heated: Anajak Thai

This week we're re-sharing our episode with Justin Pichetrungsi, chef-owner of the award-winning Anajak Thai in Sherman Oaks, California. There was a technical glitch the first time we published it, so here's another chance to listen to it. Enjoy! Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jul 26, 2024 • 34min

Lior Lev Sercarz, the Spice Whisperer

This week on Special Sauce we talk to the Spice Whisperer, chef and owner of the online spice store La Boite NY, Lior Lev Sercarz. Lior is on a mission to inform people about where spices come from, how they grow, what they look like in their natural environment, and ultimately, how to be inspired by them in the kitchen. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jul 19, 2024 • 40min

Tony Gemignani: 13 Time World Pizza Champion

This week on Special Sauce you'll meet 13 time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani, who is determined to spread his good pizza gospel to every corner of the U.S.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jul 12, 2024 • 37min

James Ehnes - Seattle CMS: Tasting Notes

This week on Special Sauce violin virtuoso Jame Ehnes dishes on his live cooking and musical collaboration with Kenji that's coming up in Seattle on July 19th.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jul 5, 2024 • 39min

Laura Tillman and Lalo Garcia

This episode of Special Sauce is particularly special. You'll hear the remarkable life story of celebrated Mexican chef Lalo Garcia as told by Lalo himself and his biographer Laura Tillman.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jun 28, 2024 • 37min

Antonio De Loera-Brust - California Farm Workers

Ever wonder what's happening with the United Farm Workers union? I did, so I interviewed the UFW Communications Director Antonio De Loera-Brust. It turns that there's a lot happening, actually.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jun 21, 2024 • 28min

Kevin Caplicki and Woodthrush Farm

On this episode we go deep into the life of a Greenmarket farmer, Kevin Caplicki of Woodthrush Farm. Kevin's lettuce is the stuff that dreams are made of.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices
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Jun 14, 2024 • 21min

Kenji's Summertime Grilling Tips

Grilling expert Kenji shares essential techniques for juicy chicken, crispy fish, and using mayo as a secret weapon. Tips include brining, monitoring temperatures, grilling fish over hot grates, and seasoning with mayo for added flavor. Learn innovative ways to use a digital thermometer for grilling perfection and techniques for grilling bone-in chicken and skinless chicken on a two-zone grill.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 43min

Pete Wells and Scott Weiner on Totonno's Pizzeria

Totonno's, the iconic, century-old Coney Island Brooklyn pizzeria, has been put up for sale by the family who founded it. On this episode of Special Sauce we talk about Totonno's pizza, legacy, and future prospects with NYT restaurant critic Pete Wells and the eminent pizza scholar Scott Weiner, the owner of Scott's Pizza Tours.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

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