There was some great discussion started from show #4, so in this episode Chef Mark joins me to talk about the compelling points that have come up regarding feminism, sensuality, and women in the kitchen.

The lasting effects of feminism have not all been positive. One such effect is an entire generation of women who likely don’t know how to cook, and when combined with a muddled message of sensuality as delivered by the mass media, it adds up to a recipe for culinary havoc. How do we get to [...]

One hears an awful lot in the food media these days about aphrodisiacs and “sensual cooking.” Unfortunately, cause and effect is being reversed in shilling such ideas, and the true roots of sensuality itself are being cast aside. Let’s take a look at the real ideas behind embracing life as a sensual being.
I’m also introducing [...]

Continuing our exploration of labels, we look at gourmets, gourmands, gastronomes and gluttons with French author James de Coquet. Unfortunately, the book A letter to gourmets, gourmands, gastronomes and gluttons about their behaviour at table and in private is no longer available, but it was released by Relais & Chateaux in 1996.
In my first chef [...]

We are thrilled to announce that Chef Ming Tsai is the newest member of the Culinary Podcast Network. The Simply Ming Videocast delivers his unique brand of culinary instruction, which has been an inspiration for both professional and amateur cooks, and we are honored to have him as part of our collection of shows.
Host Ming [...]

Continuing our discussion on labels and the power of language, we’ve put up a poll on the forum to see what term you might use to define yourself as a food lover. Is it foodie? Gourmet? Gourmand? Gastronome? Do you refuse to wear a label at all? Registration is required to vote, but not to [...]

An interesting discussion has begun over on the CPN blog about my first show and my dislike of the term “foodie.” As I had anticipated, some people will not be happy about what I had to say, but I think this is a great opportunity to start a dialogue on the very subject. I [...]

In my first show, we’re diving right in with an examination of the word “foodie”: what does it mean, why should it disappear from the culinary lexicon — and why on earth is Steve Wasser my new best friend?
Chef Mark from the ReMARKable Palate Podcast joins me for a chat about my favorite food philosopher, [...]