Episode #12 - Matt Behlke discusses his food project at La Torta Gorda

07/08/19 • 27 min

Matt Behlke loves to cook. He regularly spends between 5-10 hours a week cooking breakfast and dinner, and makes a conscious effort to try new recipes every day. As he has continued to explore new cuisine, Matt was inspired to start a food project where he will research different regions around the world and immerse himself in the cuisine of that region. In this episode, Matt and I discuss his new food project, his love for cooking, and his tips for new cooks, all while enjoying the relaxed atmosphere at Matt's favorite restaurant - La Torta Gorda.

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Episode #11 - CeeCee Weaver at U : Dessert Story

CeeCee Weaver and her husband Ken live in the Twin Peaks neighborhood of San Francisco. Living in Twin Peaks gives them easy access to great neighborhoods like the Castro, the Mission and Noe Valley. One of the great dining experiences near CeeCee's neighborhood is U : Dessert Story - a small cafe that specializes in Asian-inspired sweets. In this episode, CeeCee explains why she likes U : Dessert Story and describes some of her favorite restaurants in San Francisco. She also reminisces on the various neighborhoods she's lived in, and highlights the best places to eat at in her hometown of Vallejo (including Sac's Tasty Hot Dogs).

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Episode #13 - Adam Miller talks California Ramen and Texas BBQ

Adam Miller grew up in Houston and has spent a significant amount of time living in Austin as well. His culinary interests have been shaped by a region with deep roots in BBQ as well as Mexican food. Things changed for Adam two years ago when he moved to San Francisco. He developed a newfound interest in ramen and other types of Asian food. In this episode, Adam and I discuss his favorite ramen shops around the Bay Area while eating at Ippuddo Ramen in Berkeley. Adam also provides a hot take on BBQ in the Bay Area, and goes in depth about the BBQ of Texas.