Thu, 1 May 2008 Join us for a change in latitude then virtually visit some Central Ohio markets. Prior to his trip Down Under Jim checked with Kent Rand at Hills Market for a tip on cheese tourism. Kent passionately suggested Whitestone Windsor Handmade Blue from NZ. Jim finally found this rare cheese at The Epicurian in Queen Victoria Market in Melbourne. Wine regions in Australia: Start with the World Atlas of Wine – 6th edition – available from the Columbus Metro Library. Hunter Valley – Note: 2008 is a bad year for Hunter Valley vintages. The country has been in drought over 5 years but Hunter Valley had too much rain this year so many grapes are rotting on the vine. Jim also hit the Rutherglen Region (Tokays, Muscats, and Durif's) and the Yarra Valley (Home of Yering Station Fortified Shiraz - the greatest red wine ever). We hear about these wine spots too. Be sure to support our local independent markets! Hills, Weiland's and North Market deserve our business. Next time you're in Cincinnati, check out Jungle Jim's. It is a HUGE market. .....and more in this special dual hemisphere podcast. Music from: R.C. Mob - Hungry Alex Lloyd - Faraway Bendy Toy - Man for the Job Ladytron - Ghosts Pogo - Digitalism Duration: 40:10 Comments[0] |
Fri, 18 April 2008 Jim is off this week, so It's up to Ashley and Zach. We talk about the 75th anniversary of the re-legalization of beer in the US. Ashley and Tip Top join forces! Learn more at her blog. If you haven't been to one of the Hill's Market events, you should. And, um. CARROT CAKE. LOTS of carrot cake. Eat with a La Fin Du Monde Which happens to be a Tripel. Music from: R.C. Mob - Hungry Lefties Soul Connection - Paul Newman Jim Noir - Good Old Vinyl Hate - Bomb Together Running Time: 28:19 Comments[0] |
Wed, 2 April 2008 Ashley from The Columbus Beer Wench joins Jim and Zach to discuss food parties. This episode we cover gatherings that revolve around pizza, hot dogs, chili, and beer tastings. Ashley's General Food Pairing Notes: * When in doubt: pair region with region. Food using ingredients and spices from particular regions of the world typically pair best with the wines of those regions. * Strong flavored food needs strong flavored beers and wines. Both must be able to hold their own, without being overshadowed by the other. * Lighter food goes best with lighter beverages: you never want the beverage to completely overwhelm the taste of the food. And visa versa. Pizza Parties The Gourmand's guide to pizza in Columbus Ashley's Pizza Pairing notes: * Wine and beer pairings differ with the cheese, sauce and topping used. * Chianti is a classic pizza wine. Any red wine from Italy also pairs well. When in doubt: if you are in a mom & pops Italian place - go for a carafe of the house wine. It will go with everything. * The 3 P's: Pale Ale, Peroni, and Porter. Typically, really strong flavors and pungent ingredients pair better with stronger flavored beers such as pale ales and IPAs. More middler flavors and classic topping pairs nicely with lighter beers such as an Italian Peroni Lager. Pizzas with sweeter ingredients such as balsamic onions, sundried tomatoes, and goat cheese may pair nicely with a porter. Hotdog Parties Chicago Dogs Defined Irvings Hot Dogs - Chicago Coney Dog Ashley's Hot Dog Pairing Notes: * It is hard to decide what pairs well with processed meats. I would suggest pairing beverages with toppings. Most hot dog toppings tend to be German in nature (sauerkraut, mustard etc.). This is why I think German beers would compliment hot dogs well. Suggestions: lagers, pilsners, dunkel or a doppelbock is you want something heavier. Chili Parties Ashley's Chili Pairing Notes: * Once again, this all depends on the ingredients and spices used. Chili uses predominately South American spices, so South American wines will pair well. Good countries to look for are Argentina and Chile. Both produce excellent Malbecs, Cabarnets, Chardonnays, Viogniers, and Sauvignon Blancs (sometimes called Chenin Blanc). I find spicy food pairs well with bold, oaky and dry wines. * Chili needs a strong beer that can cut through the heat. Strong, hoppy beers are excellent at doing this. I would suggest going big with an IPA or Doule IPA, but pale ales also work well. Since chili is a South American dish, Mexican beers with a hint of lime will also pair nicely. Music from: R.C. Mob - Hungry Justine Electra - Blues & Reds Supergrass - Diamond-Hoo-Ha-Man Dan The Automator - Fried Neckbones and Some Home Fries Eddy Meets Yannah - Can't Hide Love Running Time: 34:40 Comments[1] |
Thu, 20 March 2008 Jim discusses some of the best ways to eat your way into an ambulance for our BIG EATS segment. Thurmans and Gahanna Grill Ohio Deli Portofinos Danny's Deli Quaker Steak and Lube Zach talks about Southern Tier Brewing and why at some point they are going to rule the world. Nathan's has your favorite pickle you've never tried. Produced right here in Ohio. Get a jump on the BBQ season with oven roasted beer can chicken. e-Mail Bag: 1) "What exactly is in a nightmare?" From Mac in TX 2) Scrapwich submitted by Joe in PA The Scrapwich : Scrapple, Egg, and Cheese on 2 slices of Syrup infused Texas French Toast. "This is not for the faint of heart, or those with ANY kind of heart problems for that matter as it is a HELLUVA filling breakfast." - Joe Music from: R.C. Mob - Hungry Bag Of Hammers - Thao Citizen Cope - Karma Police A.M. Architect - Unspoken Halcali - Bacon Giri Giri Wet and Rusting - Menomena Duration: 36:45 Comments[0] |
Thu, 6 March 2008 Jim's audio track was botched when I recorded the wrong channel. The problem has been tracked down and fixed for next time, but I'm afraid we have reduced sound quality for episode 5. Our first Beer Show! We finally talk about our intro music by the late great R.C. Mob. Be sure to watch some of the free RC videos from VH1. Jim also talks about drinking with the Columbus Wench! Later in the show, Jim and I share our love affair with Samuel Smith's organic lager. "This beer is cheating." We also find out that Samuel Smith goes very well with old pungent cheeses. While we're on the topic of beer, Jim deciphers the legendary Lonestar Beer mysteries for us! Saveur has a butter issue. Listen as Zach cruelly inflicts a pronunciation workout upon the CMH Gourmand. Also be sure to check out Dine Orginals We also do a Bissinger's checkup to see how Zach's experience with them went. Music from: R.C. Mob - Hungry A.C. Newman - Beer Run Dream Warriors - Twelve Sided Dice (For Gary!) Zoot Woman - We Wont Break The Blow - True Affection The Morning Benders - Damn it Anna Running Time: 30:01 Comments[1] |
Thu, 21 February 2008 Professional Storyteller Kevin Cordi joins Jim and Zach to discuss storytelling through food. Check Kevin out at www.kevincordi.com A pepperoni roll homepage can be found at www.bobheffner.com/pepperoniroll/ Home of the Nightmare, Corral Sandwich Shop is located here: http://tinyurl.com/3xuruy Music from: R.C. Mob - Hungry David Bazan - Cold Beer And Cigarettes The Shortwave Set - Better than Bad Supergrass - Bad Blood Running time: 36:10 Comments[1] |
Thu, 7 February 2008 The pizza episode! The North American Pizza and Ice Cream Show is almost upon us. Also, Jim shows us how the first American transcontinental airline popularized pizza in Columbus. We also talk about what a "Columbus style" pizza is. http://www.tatitalian.com http://www.roadfan.com/short.html Zach discovers grocery tote bags as yet another way to cultivate his sense of superiority over the unwashed masses. We also make flat-bread fennel pizzas. I would never think of including clips of these songs in the podcast: R.C. Mob - Hungry Asa - No One Knows The Apples - Attention! Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano Claudio Villa - Tic Ti, Tic Ta Running time: 19:04 Comments[0] |
Thu, 31 January 2008 Thanks to Chris, AKA Hoof, we has a name! Zach talks about beef soup and chipotle sour cream. Jim talks about chili, Chicago, and chocolate. Music: R.C. Mob - Hungry And more.... Running time: 25:22 Comments[2] |
Thu, 24 January 2008 Here is the primordial episode of what becomes Columbus Foodcast. Here we are so cutting edge that we don't even have a name. Zach talks about losing weight and black beans. Jim talks about where to eat if you only have 48 hours in the Capital City. Good times! (Jim starts using a USB mic and stops sounding like he is in the back seat of a car in Episode 6). Music: R.C. Mob - Hungry And more.... Duration: 35:22 Comments[0] |
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