When making lobster rolls, do you opt for mayonnaise or butter? Our fearless food contrarians, David and Renee, battle it out. Which dressing will reign supreme?
About David Leite and Renee Schettler
David Leite and Renee Schettler worked together from 2010 to 2021 as publisher and editor-in-chief respectively of Leite’s Culinaria. David received three James Beard Awards for his writing as well as for Leite’s Culinaria. His work has appeared in The New York Times, Martha Stewart Living, Saveur, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, and Los Angeles Times among others. Renee has spent the past 20 years as an editor and writer at national newspapers and magazines, including The Washington Post food section, Real Simple, and Martha Stewart Living. Although good friends, they agree on very little when it comes to most things, including food. Go figure.
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How Southern cooking icon Nathalie Dupree tenaciously and graciously led the way for countless women to make a way for themselves in a traditionally male profession.
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TV star Aarti Sequeria sat down to talk about living life to its fullest and how cooking got her through a time when she felt at her lowest.
The Case for Keto: Gary Taubes Explains the Science Behind a Low-Carb Diet
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Ep. 40: Cookbook Author Julia Turshen on Feeding Others
David and Renee chat with cookbook author Julia Turhsen about how cooking builds community, quashes anxiety, creates memories, and more.
Ep. 39: How to Buy, Season, and Cook in a Wok With Grace Young
Cookbook author and wok guru Grace Young divulges her secret life as a wok therapist and shares answers to common wok questions.
Ep. 38: Sam the Cooking Guy on Leftovers
Sam Zien–Sam the Cooking Guy–sits down with Renee and David and discusses the power of leftovers and takes their Leftover Challenge.
Ep. 37: Your 2020 Thanksgiving Questions Answered
In this Thanksgiving episode, David and Renee answer your most pressing questions about turkey, stuffing, pumpkin, rolls, and so much more.
Ep. 36: Thanksgiving Revisited
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