This week the foodies continue their talk about the recent trip to China and the cultural differences in dining and parties/gatherings between the USA and China, as well as some experiences from their time there.

In this episode the foodies reflect on their recent trip to China, focusing on the food service experience. They discuss the differences in delivery experience, emphasis on convenience and the cultural differences in dining.

This episode on the Cincy Foodcast we talk about various iconic food items, including English muffins, Danish pastries, Belgian waffles, and French fries to figure out if their names are telling the truth or if they're trying to trick us into thinking they're something they aren't!

The foodies sit down to talk about a perfect food for the season - instant noodles! On this episode we talk about their origins, popularity, evolution and more as we discuss anything from the classic and simple Cup Noodles to the higher effort Laksa La Mian. Timestamps: 00:00 The Evolution of Instant Noodles: From Convenience to Premium05:53 Cultural Impact of Instant Noodles: A Global Perspective08:45 Flavors and Variations: Exploring the Diversity of Instant Noodles23:51 Balancing Sodium Intake and Instant Noodle Consumption26:03 Enhancing Instant Noodles with Additional Ingredients35:17 Exploring the World of Instant Noodle Brands and Flavors

On this episode we sit down with the duo behind Carmelo's in Covington, Kentucky - owners Billy Grise & Mitch Arens. Learn about their backgrounds, vision and journey in bringing Carmelo's from an idea shared between friends, to the inviting and exciting space at 434 Madison Avenue in Covington, Kentucky.    Helpful Links: Website - Carmelo's Instagram - (@eatatcarmelos) • Instagram photos and videos

On this serving of the Cincy Foodcast our hosts talk way too much about peas, specifically the garden pea. From the start of the pea in agriculture to the different ways it can be used in cooking join us in learning more than you ever thought you'd want to know about the humble garden pea!

The foodies talk the iconic dish Mac and Cheese, including a history of the dish, ways it can be made, personal experiences with making it and some examples of the dish across multiple restaurants!  

The foodies sit down to talk about the different options that can be found at Nippert Stadium and other Bearcats events at university of Cincinnati. Also including quotes from the culinary team with some background and insight on the different challenges and inspirations behind the menu items!   Related Social Media handles (Instagram): @kelsey_j0 - Kelsey Atherton, Executive Chef @gobearcats @sodexolive Menu Feature Items: Concourse Features: Grippo’s Chips Gyro Cincy Q Smokehouse Suite Features: White Truffle Mac and Cheese Cobb Salad Rhinegeist Beer Can Chicken Grilled Veggie Victory (assorted grilled veggies) Crusted Beef Tenderloin with horseradish sauce Killer Brownies Bearcat Sugar Cookie from Servatii

The podcast catches up with Sheldon and Mike to preview the changes at TQL Stadium for the 2024 MLS season, learn about what goes into the offseason prep and finally talks about movies as is tradition.

On this episode of the Cincy Foodcast our hosts talk about the wide world of dumplings! We talk about what is and isn't a dumpling, tips for making dumplings at home and finally a couple places local to Cincinnati to try out different kinds of dumplings.

The two foodies are back! After a hiatus away from the microphone we bring back the content by sitting down with Nabila, founder of Smiles 'n Spice - a catering company that provides Indian and Pakistani food for occasions of any size! We talk about challenges in getting started, how to keep tradition while taking advantage of modern techniques, different kinds of dishes on offer and much more! Social Media: Smiles 'n Spice (@smiles.n.spice) • Instagram photos and videos  

This week one of the foodies nerds out about using ChatGPT to do planning for cooking and recipes, and the other foodie reminds us that the software is helpful, but not the ultimate solution to all cooking.

This week the two foodies Doris and Russell talk about different styles of tableside dining, the role social media plays in this space and the different cuisines where you can enjoy the style!

This week the foodies talk about some specific aspects of Korean food, a brief history of the cuisine, some of their favorite dishes and places you can find them! Restaurants Highlighted: Asiana Restaurant - West Chester, Ohio Riverside Korean - Covington, Kentucky Kim's Korean - Harrison, Ohio

This week we sit down with Sam Pellerito, Founder/Owner of CinSoy Foods in Cincinnati, Ohio and talk about how the business was started, what does it mean to use regeneratively grown ingredients, what exactly is soy sauce salt and much more!  Helpful Links: CinSoy Website - https://www.cinsoyfoods.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cinsoy_foods/?hl=en

This week the two foodies stop to assess what makes a restaurant experience fantastic or what makes an experience completely flop. As well as a few Cincinnati local restaurants that are shining beacons of doing some of these things very, very right! Restaurants Highlighted: Taglio - Cincinnati, Ohio 5 on Vine - Cincinnati, Ohio Abigail Street - Cincinnati, Ohio

This week the foodies talk about Dim Sum. They hit on a brief history of Dim Sum, some of the characteristics, favorite dishes and then a few memories before moving on to talking about a few local places in the Cincinnati area. Restaurants highlighted: Great Tang - Liberty Township, Ohio Casual Chinese Plus - Sharonville, Ohio Uncle Yip's - Sharonville, Ohio

Doris and Russell enjoy the Fourth of July holiday by talking about the enemy of a healthy holiday....snacks!

Doris and Russell this week talk about American Chinese food and traditional Chinese food, some history of how the restaurants spread across the USA and similarities and differences between what you see in the USA versus what you see in China.

Back by popular demand, Senior Sous Chef Sheldon rejoins the podcast to check in and give an weigh in on all the important issues going on in the world: what food will be served when Messi plays at TQL Stadium, are conveyor belts the future of dining and most importantly - what is the ultimate secret ingredient? Social Media: Instagram: taste_at_tql