Amuse News is your source for food news, interviews from the food world, and more. We’ll engage with food storytellers—from chefs to advocates to people working in the field. Publishing multiple days a week, Amuse News is a destination for everyone who’s looking for a fun and insightful look at the world of food.
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Get ready for a delectable experience with Meat + Three, your weekly serving of food stories and commentary served up by the talented interns at Heritage Radio Network (HRN). Inspired by the Southern tradition of a hearty main dish and three sides, this podcast offers a deep dive into the latest food trends, the socio-cultural impact of food, and personal narratives about our relationships with what we eat and drink. Powered by the HRN internship program, Meat + Three serves as a vibrant pla ...
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From time to time, the Heritage Radio Network team ventures beyond our Bushwick shipping container studio to bring you special coverage from cities around the US and the world! Our first stop is Nashville, TN, where HRN Producer-at-Large Jack Inslee, Deputy Director Caity Moseman Wadler, and musician and writer Odetta Hartman interview the chefs at some of Music City's top restaurants.
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Today we're joined by Steve Hoffman, the author of A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France. And please consider joining us for our 15th anniversary event, A Feast for the Senses, on September 29. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.…
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Today's guest is Chef Joey Maggiore, author of Brunch King: A Cookbook. Fun conversation, thanks for joining! A Feast for the Senses—get tickets now! Bittman with Michael Bennet Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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Join us as we talk to Manya Rubinstein of ISCO about their Seaflow Ocean Gin and a bunch of other topics. Also... A Feast for the Senses—get tickets now! KCRW Good Food—Featuring Meat + Three! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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Description: In order to honor indigenous foodways and culture, we need to start talking about them in the present tense. Let’s look to the future in order to dismantle a colonial past! In this episode we explore some of the ways indigenous communities are revitalizing ancestral foodways and centering them in contemporary conversations about cuisin…
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Bonus Episode: Nourishing Change (through… Veganism!)
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On this very special bonus episode of Meat and Three, we hear from our 2024 Julia Child Foundation Writing Fellow Loan Ngyuen, and get a glimpse into the new show she has spent the last 6 months developing. Nourishing Change dives into the story of three generations behind the longest running vegan restaurant in Philadelphia, as well as Loan’s own …
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Today's guest is Marisel Salazar, who joins us to talk about her new cookbook, Latin-Ish. Enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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Third Spaces: Finding Community through Food
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Third spaces are having a moment. From cafes and bars to parks and beaches, these informal gathering places are central to creating community – often with food at the center. In this episode of Meat and Three, we travel across the globe and through time to explore third spaces that build community around food. Further Reading: To learn more about S…
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Very excited to have Barkha Cardoz of Cardoz Legacy as our guest today. Please enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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Yesterday's Flavors, Tomorrow's Table: Preserving Culinary Heritage
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What obligations do we have to the foodways we’ve inherited? As whole ways of life go extinct in the face of globalization and modern technology, what do we save, and why? Our reporters seek out the protectors of tiny taters, bacterial breads, and Aztec agriculture to understand how the past informs our present. Further Reading: Listen to the full …
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Thanks for joining as we talk to Yasmin Fahr, a cookbook writer, recipe developer and a contributor to NYT Cooking. We talk about her new cookbook, Cook Simply, Live Fully. Among the other things mentioned in this episode: Inside Julia’s Kitchen: Meet Alice Waters Again Meat + Three: Our Cheese, Ourselves NYT: Favorite Nutrition Takeaways from 2024…
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Today I'm speaking with Jennifer Bushman of Fed by Blue about the new documentary series Hope in the Water. Enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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Thanks for joining us for this conversation with Ceybon AF's Dr. Giulietta Octavio, along with a quick recap of the great Fancy Food Show in NYC. Enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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When we first began reporting this episode, we wanted to tell stories about foods, drinks, and experiences that fall outside what is typically considered “authentic.” We coined the term “purposefully IN-authentic” and ran with it until we couldn’t run any further. What we found instead is that choosing the road less traveled because it is the road …
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Here at Meat and Three, cheese holds a special place in our hearts. Cheese can connect us to our past and future while making us more grounded in our present. It can bring us together and bring cultural traditions to life. This week we explore the many facets of cheese. From at home cheese-making and cheese fortune telling, to the cheese traditions…
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Celebration as Necessity, Best of HRN Part 1
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Today on Meat and Three we’re talking acknowledgement and celebration as a tool for social change and sustainability. And we’re doing so by celebrating our own archive; our reporters look back at some of their favorite stories from the HRN airwaves. Further Reading: Check out the original episodes referenced in our episode below! Elizabeth’s story:…
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Amuse News 6/13 — Karen Katz (former EP of Emeril Live)
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Thanks for joining us today to talk with Karen Katz, author of the new book Getting Sauced: How I Learned Everything I Know About Food From Working in TV. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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Thanks for joining as we run down some of the things we've been reading and listening to this week. Among the things discussed: James Beard Award Winners Food with Mark Bittman: Fadi Kattan Proof Podcast: Buy Me Some Biryani and Cracker Jacks Grist: Heat waves making restaurant workers unsafe FERN: The cafeteria as classroom Beer Sessions: Live fro…
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Food and debate are a natural pairing. Whether it’s politics at the dinner table, check paying privileges, or how rare you’d like your ribeye, a meal can bring out fiery passions and strong opinions. But, have you considered that your opinions could just be wrong? This week, we're diving deep into the world of food myths and setting the record stra…
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Amuse News 6/4 — Celebrating World Ocean Day
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Thanks for joining us as we talk with Nicole Condon of the Marine Stewardship Council about World Ocean Day. Check out their work and get involved! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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What Makes a Great Story? Behind the Internship Ep 2
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Go behind the scenes at HRN with Behind the Internship where you’ll find out what it’s like to become a podcast producer for HRN’s flagship show, Meat + Three. Tune in to the second episode and find out how Sophia Hooper, Danielle Flitter, and Addison Austin-Lou, three interns in HRN’s Research & Radio Internship Program, are doing in the first few…
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Today I got to speak with the legendary Mark Bittman, of The Bittman Project, among many other things. He also mentioned Community Kitchen as a project he's deeply involved in. A few things mentioned in the episode: Gastropod: Sugar’s Dark Shadow Time Out’s 20 Best Cities for Foodies NYT: In ‘Where to Eat,’ Digesting the Complex New York Dining Sce…
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Identity Crisis: Authenticity in a Changing Food Landscape
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Today, we’re unraveling one of food’s biggest buzzwords to see what lies beneath. Authenticity conveys meaning, tradition, and truth wherever it’s invoked, but is it always as important as we seem to think it is? From biotechnology's influence on traditional cuisine to personal reflections from international chefs, we explore the bounds of authenti…
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Thanks for joining us to talk to Basu Ratnam, the creator of INDAY, an Indian restaurant group in NYC. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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Amuse News 5/24 — Complex History of Pralines
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Thanks for joining! Today we talk to HRN intern and journalist Jess Gingrich, who was the lead producer on the most recent episode of Meat + Three, "The Bittersweet History of Pralines." Among other things discussed on the show: America’s Test Kitchen’s Proof Series Special Season: 100 Proof The Food Chain: The Burrito Story “Day Zero” for water in…
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Pralines, a sweet concoction of sugar, butter, and pecans, are more than just a staple of New Orleans cuisine. They carry with them a rich legacy of adaptation and survival, embodying the spirit of a city known for its resilience. This episode delves into the bittersweet history of pralines, revealing their deep connections to the legacy of slavery…
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Thanks for joining. Today we talk with Chef Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading in Chicago. We talk about Erling's roots in New Orleans, the parallels between music and food, his restaurant, the food scene in Chicago, and desert island records! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.…
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Today I'm chatting with Todd Schulkin and Lauren Salkeld of The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts about their work and the Julia Child Awards. Thanks for tuning in! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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Thanks for tuning in. This week we bring you a bunch of food stories. Enjoy! The Bear Season 3 is coming Gastropod: Why Are Restaurants So Loud? Bittman Project: The Unseen Role of Prisons in Our Food System Snacky Tunes: Delco Rose Hoagies & The Immaculates The Speakeasy: What’s Not to Like? Today: A Taco is a Sandwich Amuse News is hosted and pro…
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Amuse News 5/16 — Adam Diltz of Elwood Restaurant
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Thanks for joining us! We are talking with Chef Adam Diltz of Elwood Restaurant in Philadelphia. This was a lot of fun. Enjoy. If you're in Philly or come to Philly, check it out: https://www.elwoodrestaurant.com/ Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.…
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Today we welcome to Jimmy Carbone of Beer Sessions Radio. Jimmy is 700 episodes in, and still broadcasts from Roberta’s as often as he can. And we touch on a few other things as well: A Year on Ozempic Taught Me We’re Thinking About Obesity All Wrong Growing Mushrooms from Food Waste Food with Mark Bittman: For Chantha Nguon, Family Recipes Are a L…
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A food memory is never just the meal itself. It’s the people who cooked it, the chatter around the table, the distance traveled and time waited just to taste this food. Today, we’re serving up a smorgasbord of experiences from each member of the Meat and Three team. From fresh-squeezed juice in Mexico City to the late-night fast food haunts of comp…
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Thanks to Darin of Snacky Tunes for joining us, and congrats on 600 episodes! Check out Darin's Substack. Other things discussed: NYC food finds: KRU and One Bite Omakase Decoder Ring: How the Jalapeno Lost Its Heat What’s with the Mold? A Blue Cheese Crash Course Panera drops Charged Lemonade Meati raises $100 million round Amuse News is hosted an…
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Amuse News 5/7 — Drought, Mexico, and Beer
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Thanks for joining us today as we talk with Chelsea Carrick, who was nominated for a James Beard Media Award for her piece for Good Beer Hunting, "Waiting for the Rain — How Drought in Northern Mexico Impacts the Country's Beer Industry." Among the other topics discussed today: The Paleo Diet and What A New Study Tells Us What’s Next for Culinary C…
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Amuse News 5/3 — At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy
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Thanks for joining as I speak with Katherine Miller, the James Beard Media Award nominated author of At the Table: The Chef's Guide to Advocacy. The other things I touch on: Queer Food Conference in the NYT Florida Bans Lab-Grown Meat McDonald's Creating Biggest Burger Yet Walmart Recalls Ground Beef Lavender as Springtime Pumpkin Spice Unfrosted: …
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Thanks to Alfred and Arthur of Pizza Pod Party for joining me today. See you on Friday. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.By Heritage Radio Network
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Thanks for joining us on this episode looking at Philadelphia food news, content, and more. Some of the things discussed: Nashville auction fundraiser—Maggie Rose VIP tickets, Russell Hotel stay, dinner at Blue Aster Delicious City Podcast C-Cap Philly Pheast Philly’s Summerlong Happy Hour is Back The 15 Best Cocktails in Philly! Amuse News is host…
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Amuse News 4/26 — Were You Raised By Wolves?
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Thanks for tuning and thanks to our guest Nick Leighton, a co-host of the podcast Were You Raised By Wolves? Some of the things discussed today: Where Do IPAs Come From? Is Plant Based Meat More Sustainable? Just a few more days to bid on the Nashville package, where you could win a VIP experience with Maggie Rose at the Brooklyn Bowl Nashville, di…
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Cooking a meal is often compared to creating a work of art. From the recipes that inspire you, to your palette of spices, to the smells and tastes that stir up emotions, all of it comes together on an edible canvas as an expression of the inner self. It’s no wonder so many cultures deeply intertwine food with identity. To explore this connection, w…
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