Talking With My Mouth Full

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Yeah, we know. It sounds like a cheesy 1960s song. And speaking of the '60s, neither Amy nor producer Adam were alive at the time. Only David was.And that got us thinking: What were the foods we loved, adored, and lived for through the stages of our lives? Everything from Pop-Tarts (David remembers when they didn't come frosted) to Amy's beloved chili crisps.Listen along and tell us on our Patreon page (it's free to join) what were the foods of your life?Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Surprise CupcakesMatzo BreiPaper Bag Meatloaf3 Cup ChickenBatter-Fried ChickenFlourless Chocolate Cloud CakeHomemade MustardEggless Chocolate Cookie Dough--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/

Today, we had the privilege of interviewing the multi-talented Nathan Myrvold, the renowned scientist, archeologist, physicist, photographer, chef, and author of the acclaimed Modernist Cusine books. Our discussion centered around his latest masterpiece, the comprehensive Modernist Bread at Home.In his ineffable way, Nathan talks bread history, science, lore, and technique. Take a listen, but make sure to have a pen and paper with you. There's a lot a useful info for the next time you bake a loaf.Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Slow-Roasted Leg of Lamb Ina Garten's Lemon Mashed PotatoesChocolate cake with Salted Caramel FrostingRhubarb Upside-Down CakeRhubarb Eton MessNathan Myhrvold's Challah (Available to Patreon subscribers in our latest newsletter)Nathan Myhrvold's Hawaiian Rolls (Available to Patreon subscribers in our latest newsletter)--Follow us on social:Instagr

Today we're talking about one of our favorite foods (and maybe yours?): pasta! And our guest is the always charming, delightful, and generally mensch-y Dan Pashman. You may know Dan from his popular podcast, The Sporkful. You may know him as the inventor of his very own pasta shape, Cascatelli. Or you may know his new book, Anything's Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People. In any case, you definitely wan to know him. He'll have you thinking about pasta is entirely new and very delicious ways.Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Roasted Fresh Ham with Spiced-Maple GlazeOrange-Rosemary CarrotsButter-Roasted Potatoes with DillMalfatti (Spinach Dumplings)"Onescotti" Biscotti (Available to Patreon subscribers in our latest newsletter)--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdver

In this episode, Amy and David tackle your toughest questions. Everything from why does garlic sometimes turn blue to why does pineapple make my mouth tingle to should I wash my chicken before cooking it?Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Hartlley’s Pork Pies, Fall River, MAApple Celery SaladWhite Chocolate Whisper Cake with Pistachio ButtercreamCheesy Cabbage TteokbokkiZeppole--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

Okay, this is a bit of a departure for Amy and David. What started out as a simple, straightforward interview about mindful eating with former ABC correspondent Dan Harris (now a leading teacher, practitioner, and best-seller author on meditation) became an engrossing discussion of self-defeating behavior and self-talk, the toxicity of body shaming, "Big T" and "little T" trauma, and ways out of the morass.Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Restaurants and RecipesSushiichi, NYCCollard Green Salad from Harrisville General Store, NHHomemade PastramiSuzanne's Italian-style Fish Stew (Suzanne added 6 large shrimp, 1/2 fennel bulb, 2 large leeks, and red pepper flakes)Dan Harris10% Happier by Dan HarrisTen Percent Happier podcastTen Percent Happier appInstagramWebsite--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytrave

Tomorrow, Sunday, March 9, 2024, is the 96th Annual Academy Awards. In their inimitable way, Amy and David created their own show—The First Annual Talking with My Mouth Full Food Awards. In it, they nominated, voted, and named their own winners in categories such as Best Funny Food Scene, Best Food Opening Credits, Best Scene with Raw Eggs (or the Irving G. Thalberg Salmonella Award), and so much more. Put on your gown or tux and join them!Please consider supporting our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:RecipesCider-braised Rosemary Chicken with Leeks & BeansBlueberry Snacking CakeFlapjacks (Amy filled them with fresh raspberries)Golden SyrupNYT Marry Me Chicken***Food ScenesWilly Wonka Opening sceneMeryl Streep moans, "Butter!"Eat Drink Man Woman opening sceneTortilla Soup opening sceneBreakfast at Tiffany's opening sceneThe lobsters are loose in Annie HallThe family dinner in Saturday Night Fever"

We’re always looking for kitchen hacks and shortcuts to make your life easier. We’re not purists and we feel that most of the time, perfection isn’t worth the pursuit. However, there are some techniques, tools, and habits that really make your cooking better, and we’ve spent some time compiling a list of the fussy and annoying things that we feel are worth the trouble. Let us know if you agree!Please consider becoming a supporter of our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Homemade Corned BeefHomemade PastramiBrownie PieCoconut Cream PieSour Cream Sugar CookiesSplit Pea Squash Stew with Basil and Serrano--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

Tony Bourdain isn’t the only one who tells all! Sparked by Amy's recent confession that she doesn't like--GASP!--mashed potatoes, our beloved hosts reveal a confessional's worth of secrets about making sourdough, shoplifting children, expired half and half, dog kibble--and so much more.Please consider becoming a supporter of our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Julia Child's Coq au VinMeatball StroganoffVeal PiccataMare Luna restaurantMarie's Crisis CafeDaily ProvisionsAmy's Instagram post about icky food words--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Amy and David pass along their favorite kitchen hacks, shortcuts, and quick tips to make your time in the kitchen more efficient and economical. (Oh, and learn what a "sucky machine" is...Please consider becoming a supporter of our show. For as little as $3.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!In this episode:Italian Sausage SoupBlizzard BeefBaker's Joy SprayPastry Rolling Cloth SetStupid Kitchen Hacks 1Gross Kitchen Hacks 2Petition for HBO’s “Julia”--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

Happy New Year!Amy and David look ahead at what we'll be eating and drinking (or not) in 2024. They also review last year's predictions and to see how they held up. Amy confesses to her bizarre aversion to potatoes, and David butters us up with some, well, embarrassingly saucy talk.Please become a supporter of our show. For as little as $5.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

Amy and David share their favorite Christmas recipes, memories, and holiday cooking tips.And become a supporter of our show. For as little as $5.00, you can help keep the show on the air. Visit our new Patreon page and subscribe!Recipes mentioned in this episode:Oyster StewBeef WellingtonDry Cured Rib RoastSlow-Roasted Beef TenderloinPotatoes DauphinoiseMom’s Green Onion Dip with Ruffled Potato ChipsManicotti Made with Fresh CrepesLobster Mashed PotatoesCrispy Brussels Sprouts with Maple-Glazed WalnutsLemon-Pistachio Bundt CakeChocolate Peppermint Cloud CakeMocha Bundt Cake with Coffee DrizzleTiramisu Charlotte RusseMom’s Cherry Nut CakeStollenGingersnap BrowniesPeppermint BrowniesPecan Puffs--Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to season four! Amy and David are back for a special three-episode arc for the holidays. In today's show, we tackle the biggest Turkey Day disasters and how to fix them. Also, David offers up his foolproof five-day cooking schedule so that all you have to do on Thanksgiving is roast the bird and reheat the sides. Oh, and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.Recipes mentioned in this episode:Dry Cured Turkey with Sage and ApplesDry Cured Turkey with Juniper and RosemaryDry Brined TurkeyRoasted Garlic Mashed PotatoesSweet Potato Soufflé with Pecan Crunch ToppingCrispy Caramelized Sweet PotatoesSpicy Roasted Brussels SproutsBrussels Sprouts with Dates, Walnuts, and LemonChai Spiced Cranberry SauceEarl Grey Cranberry SaucePumpkin Chiffon PiePumpkin Cake with Maple Cream Cheese FrostingPumpkin Pecan Pie--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertisin

To celebrate one year of podcasting together, David, Amy, and Producer Adam revisit their favorite segments of the past season: the funniest moments, the most embarrassing reveals…plus some thoughtful conversations. Note: The podcast will be on hiatus until September, so have a listen to our earlier episodes and we’ll be back soon.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

Amy and David went transatlantic for this episode to chat with William Hanson, British etiquette expert and co-host of the hi-LAR-ious podcast "Help! I've Sexted My Boss." What starts off as a proper convo turns into a raucous free-for-all as they try to stump William with examples of bad manners. All to no avail.Recipes mentioned in this episode:Gavi RavioliStrawberry-Rhubarb CrispDeep-Dish Brioche French ToastPickled OnionsChive Blossom Vinegar--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

We caught up with TikTok and YouTube sensation B. Dylan Hollis to chat about his love of old-school recipes, community cookbooks, and everything "wild, wacky, and wonderful" in the kitchen. With his new cookbook, Baking Yesteryear, hitting bookshelves on July 25, Dylan also shared his thoughts on sudden fame, imposter syndrome, and the power of old recipes to bring joy to the everyday.Recipes mentioned in this episode:Homemade Pasta DoughLady Baltimore CakeSpatchcocked Roast ChickenDenver Chocolate Sheet Cake--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

Amy has just returned from a 10-day trip to Italy where she ate her way through Liguria and visited her family's ancestral town of Gavi in Piemonte. She and David talk about the remarkable food and culture of these two regions, the restaurants and towns she visited, and the recipes that are inspiring her cooking back at home.Click here for photos from Amy's trip.Recipes mentioned in this episode:Ham and Cheddar BiscuitsChocolate-Peanut Butter CookiesRavioli di GaviPicagge Matte (Chestnut Pasta)Pesto alla GenoveseFarinata (Chickpea Flatbread)--Restaurants mentioned in the episode:Bar Trattoria il Borgo in GaviLangosteria at Paraggi Beach--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

A chockfull show today! Amy and David discuss the coronation of King Charles, coronation food, and summer grilling. They explain the difference between direct and indirect (two-zone) grilling and offer up recipes for both.Mentioned in this episode:Watermelon-Cucumber CoolerNectarine & Tomato SaladCoronation QuicheFresh Tomato TartGrilled Steak with Coffee Spice RubCedar Plank-Grilled SalmonSlow-Grilled Chicken Thighs & Alabama White SauceGrilled Flank Steak & Butternut SquashGrilled Tomato Flatbreads with HerbsBlueberry Lemon Layer CakeEasy Blueberry-Pecan Crumble BarsBlueberry Pudding CakeJim’s SteakOut, Buffalo, NY--Leave us a message and be on the show!: https://leit.es/chat.Follow us on social:Instagram: @amytraverso @davidleiteTwitter: @amytraverso @davidleiteFacebook: @amytraverso @davidleiteAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

Amy and David discuss some of the most fun, unusual, and noteworthy food festivals this year. If you like Spam, garlic, and "white kidney," we've got you covered.Mentioned in this episode: Bingeing with Babish, New York-Style Pizza, Chicken, Olives, and Prosciutto, Skinny Pancake restaurantsLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe

Amy and David talk how to save time and money with Tamar Adler, author of Amy's favorite new cookbook: The Everlasting Meal Cookbook. Tamar describes how to turn yesterday's meals into something fresh, new and fabulous. Goodbye, sad leftovers! Hello to a more relaxed, affordable, and sustainable way to cook.Mentioned in this episode:Roast Pork ButtChocolate Peanut Butter Cookies (AKA Magic in the Middle Cookies)H&H Bagels, NY, NYShawarma Mia, Brooklyn, NYLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Get full access to The David Blahg at davidleite.substack.com/subscribe