In this Thanksgiving episode, David and Renee answer your most pressing questions about turkey, stuffing, pumpkin, rolls, and so much more.
About David Leite and Renee Schettler
David Leite and Renee Schettler have worked together for more than a decade as publisher and editor-in-chief respectively of Leite’s Culinaria. David has 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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Ep. 35: Talking With TikTok’s Pasta Queen
TikTok star The Pasta Queen, aka Nadia Caterina Munno, talks with David and Renee about pasta, Sophia Loren’s cooking prowess, and other secrets to making phenomenal Italian food.
Ep. 34: An Intimate Look at James Beard with John Birdsall
Author John Birdsall chats with David and Renee about James Beard and how being gay helped, hindered, and shaped his career as the “Dean of American Cookery.”
Ep. 33: How to Make Perfect Pie Crust with Kate McDermott
Kate McDermott, better known as The Pie Lady, divulges savvy secrets to David and Renee that she’s gleaned from years of baking—and teaching others how to bake—pie.
Ep. 32: TJ Douglas: Progress After #BLM Protests
Boston business owner TJ Douglas had a choice when his wine store was broken into during the #BLM protests. He could get angry. Or he could enact change.
Ep. 31: Grace Young: Coronavirus: Chinatown Stories
Cookbook author Grace Young explains the current state of NYC’s Chinatown and what you can do to help this disappearing part of history.
Ep. 30: Jess Patterson: Frosé King
Learn the beguiling charms of frozen rosé from Jess Patterson, whose beachside shack on Sullivan Island has folks lined up clamoring for it.
Recipe Poetry or Practicality?
Renee and David each explain what makes for a satisfyingly written recipe, whether it plays lyrically or is sheer plain-spoken practicality.
Ep. 29: Kate McDermott: The Pie Lady
Kate McDermott, better known to the world as The Pie Lady, divulges savvy secrets she’s gleaned from years of teaching pie-making and talks about the magic of baking and sharing pie.