Feast Yr Ears

King Phojanakong started the Kuma Inn more than a decade ago and has since helped put Filipino food on the map and into the bellies of New Yorkers. The Bronx Hot Sauce is not only incredibly delicious, it's the best hot sauce company in the world (IMHO) for the great work it does supporting GrowNYC and the community gardens and gardeners of the Bronx. Tune in to hear Harry and King discuss everything from Filipino ingredients to getting spicy in the city's northernmost borough. Feast Yr Ears is powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Diane Moss and Mary Ann Lee have been cranberry farmers nearly their whole lives. As part of the Ocean Spray Co-op of growers their berries make it onto tables all across the USA every year in November. Tune in to hear Harry talk shop with these two CranMas as they offer insight into cranberry varieties, recipes and more for your Thanksgiving table and beyond. More information here. Feast Yr Ears is powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the days leading up to Hurricanes Irma and Maria, Brittany Lukowsky posted updates on Instagram about the weather and preparedness from the small island of Vieques in Puerto Rico. Unable to leave, she rode out the storm and continued to post from the island in the aftermath as power was out, there was no water and food was running low. Already a lover of fermentation this became one of her most important tools for survival. Compared to the packaged cookies and beef jerky that the Red Cross was handing out, Brittany was able to eat well with pickled eggs, sauerkraut and more. With the ability to feed her body, she was able to work harder to rebuild. Tune in to hear her story. Feast Yr Ears is powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sri Rao is the only American writer and director working in Bollywood. A first generation American, Sri grew up with the sights and sounds of Bollywood as his parent's reminder of the homeland they left behind, and the smells of home cooked food imprinted on his brain as two of the most important connectors for an immigrant family forging a life in a new land. Growing up with a love for food and film Sri has turned that passion into his work. Writing and producing Bollywood blockbusters and cooking the food of his childhood. His new book Bollywood Kitchen will take you beyond the Indian food we're familiar with and bring it home alongside great recommendations for modern Bollywood classics to enjoy. This is the Dinner and a movie I've been waiting for. Feast Yr Ears is powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Robyn Eckhardt's love letter (tome really) of a book to the people and food of Turkey just came out. Istanbul and Beyond is a beautiful cookbook about a place most Americans can only vaguely identify on a map, yet exists at the intersection of both the beginnings of historical agriculture and modern international affairs. Robyn has lived in Malaysia for 12 years and recently relocated to Piemonte, Italy. Originally hailing form the midwest, tune in to hear more about the "Beyond" and how what started as a year in China turned into a life's work, eating, cooking and writing about food.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Omar Vaid is running for Congress. He's a Democratic candidate in District NY-11 which covers Staten Island and part of Brooklyn. As the son of immigrants and a Union member, Omar felt it was time to bring more diversity to Washington representing his city. In what is historically a Republican district, with more union members per capita than any other in the state, Omar plans to prove that diversity, worker's rights and a commitment to our teachers and students is a win for Staten Island (and a tiny slice of Brooklyn) and for the country as a whole. Tune in to hear more about how you can get involved and why you'll be hearing a lot more from Omar in the future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chef Joseph Yoon wears many hats, he runs a private chef company called Yummy Eats that also does markets, a fine dining pop-up event company called Dinner Echo and is the executive director of Brooklyn Bugs, NYs first festival dedicated to entomophagy, the cooking and eating of insects. Tune in as Harry and Joseph talk about the protein source of the future and how we should all be eating more creepy crawlies. Feast Yr Ears is powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this on the road interview, Harry talkes with professors Willa Zhen and Beth Forrest about their teachings on food history at the CIA in Hyde Park. Recorded on location in August 2017. Feast Yr Ears is powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jessi Singh grew up cooking with his mother and aunts in India. mostly without electricity and cooking each meal from scratch, Jessi and his wife Jennifer (who is from Brooklyn) opened their first Babu Ji in Melbourne and then took NY and now SF by storm. With a mix of homestyle cooking influenced by cooking at temples for thousands of people, and local ingredients like corn and oysters the food is honest and delicious. Tune in to hear more!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Louise Harper is the author of three books about cooking for one. Single Serve covers how to plan meals and make delicious recipes for one in about 20 minutes. No more takeout. It's more sustainable, healthy and fun to cook for yourself. Harry and Louise discuss some tips and tricks for buying food in small portions and cooking when you live alone. Feast Yr Ears is powered by SimplecastSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tim Harney is a motorcycle builder and partner in Moto Spirits. He's a jack of many trades and when he's not racing cars at 24 hrs of Lemons, or building custom motorcycles for clients all over the world, he's likely working on distilling rice into whiskey, though he doesn't touch the stuff. Harry and Tim cover a lot of ground in this episode, from tinkering, to taking cars apart to building up to eating grass and raw marrow for breakfast. Check it out!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Matt Moore is the author of The South's Best Butts: Pitmaster Secrets for Southern Barbecue Perfection, as well as A Southern Genlteman's Kitchen. Matt and Harry talk airplanes, Butts (Pork and Lamb) and discuss regional saucing as well as how to barbecue like a master at home, even if you don't have a pit. Feast Yr Ears is powered by Simplecast.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Gustavo Frias is a man of many talents (and many siblings, he's the youngest of 10!) He's not sure how he caught the lure of the sea, but growing up in West Covina, CA he loved eating fish, and his mother would oblige with a whole porgy for afternoon snack. Fast forward and he's teaching people how to buy, cut and cook fish, and has worked with Greenpoint Fish and Lobster and the Fulton Fish market. Harry and Gustavo talk about the ins and outs of fish, and cover Gustavo's Salsa and forthcoming eatery Chamusca.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick Korbee is the executive chef of Egg Shop here in NYC. With locations in Williamsburg and SoHo Egg shop offers eggcelent versions of many staples. From the BEC to the So Cal burrito they're doing it right alongside great cocktails and a full bar. Harry and Nick discuss eggs, MFK Fisher, Tamagoyaki, and practicing cooking in your underwear while on the phone. Tune in! and grab a Bacon Egg and Cheese or a Burrito.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Joe "MF" Brown is the Editor in Chief of Popular Science. He's taking a tactic that print magazines aren't for news anymore and he's focused on specific topics for the 6 double issues they now produce each year. The most recent issue is about weird weather and Joe hopes President Trump is reading along. Popular Science may not be popular with everyone but it's not fake news. Joe and Harry discuss the finer points of why bread in NY is better and why eating alone is just nutrition and for maximum enjoyment you should eat with other people.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Feast Yr Ears, host Harry Rosenblum is joined in the studio by Stacey Ornstein, founder of Allergic to Salad. Since 2007, Stacey has developed curriculums, recipes, and taught healthy, international cooking classes in New York City public schools, after-school programs, camps, and more for all age groups. Allergic to Salad began as a blog in September 2010, following Stacey’s after-school cooking classes for elementary-aged students. The program increases skills, techniques, and familiarity with healthy foods, and creates a platform for a lifetime of nourishing exploration through hands-on, activity-filled classes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Paul C. Reilly grew up in the NY tri-state area, but fell in love with the West while in college. Returning East for culinary school he missed the openness of the great plateau and returned to Denver to put down his roots Opening Beast + Bottle in 2013 and following it up with Coperta in 2016. Harry and Paul talk about "NY" pricing, where his ingredients come from and why Slow Food Nations in Denver is the place to be next month.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Theodore Peck started out winning local cooking competitions before turning his eye towards providing that great city staple: a neighborhood store for everyone with a little bit of everything, from coffee to award-winning matzo ball soup, it's kind of like Cheer's except that it's in Brooklyn and they don't just serve beer. With a second location in the works, Peck's is taking over Brooklyn one great block at a time.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jenn Yoo and Rob Thompson are in the nascent stages of bringing some of the most amazing Korean ingredients to the U.S. Snail Vinegar, anyone? Cold pressed Perilla seed oil? These are a few of the dozens of products they hope to have in the coming years. Look out for Gotham Grove as they spearhead the high end Korean ingredient market.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Carney has done a lot of interesting things in his life. From being a denim and toy "mule" for a Japanese importer in the 90s to riding a dirt bike, he's been able to follow his own advice to "take time for yourself" as an entrepreneur. From bikes to bars to events to a clothing line Kinfolk is a true lifestyle brand and it has followed the ideas and opportunities of the founders for the last 10 years. Whether you knew their now gone bar and bicycle showroom in Nakameguro, Tokyo or you grabbed coffee at their Brooklyn location on Wythe Avenue it's a welcoming space that keeps you coming back and keep Ryan interested. Tune in to hear more about why Kinfolk life is the life to lead.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.