Columbus Foodcast

Episode 16 - Veggie Grilling

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:45:00 GMT

Dave of weber_cam sits down with Mary, Zach, and Jim at Morton's Steak Hhouse to talk about Veggie grilling.

Dave has a slight change of heart regarding his veggie grilling instrumentation after talking about it with us. Read about it on his blog.

Music from:
R.C. Mob - Hungry
Arrah and the Ferns 5- Science Books
Klima - The City

Duration: 32:20

Minicast 1 - Rad Dog Gourmet Meatless Hot Dogs

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 23:08:00 GMT

Jim, Mary and Zach visited the Rad Dog Hot Dog Stand outside of Pattycake last Saturday during their grand opening. Be sure to check them out at High and Gay St. during lunch hour or near North Market/Brothers after 10:30 PM some weekends for the bar crowd.

Music from:
R.C. Mob - Hungry
Modest Mouse - Dashboard
The Black Keys - The Desperate Man

Duration: 7:28

Episode 15 - Columbus Wine Events

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Slow Food Columbus is promoting a Benefit for Alana's Server.

"On Sunday, July 13, there is a Mexican buffet at Alanaâs from 4-8pm. Admission is $50 and those interested in margaritas, etc can purchase those separately. Proceeds will go to an account for James Westfall, one of the servers at the restaurant. A week ago, James went into sudden cardiac arrest at his home and has been in ICU at Riverside ever since. He was diagnosed with long q-t wave syndrome, a congenital problem with the electrical system of the heart. James is only 26 and has no health insurance. So I am letting everyone know who might be up for some great food and great company. Please spread the word and bring along any others who feel the same!
Carole & Anna

PS: Please pass it on!"

While we're on the topic of Short North Servers please be sure to visit Haiku Help and make a donation to Rachel Widomski's medical care trust.

"On the evening of May 15, Rachel Widomski was seriously injured by a hit-and-run driver outside of Haiku restaurant. Rachelâs severe spinal cord injuries will leave her paralyzed for life. Please join us in a city-wide fundraising effort to help support Rachel and her family during her long road to recovery."

North Market is hosting The Ohio Food and Wine Festival this weekend. Be sure to check it out on the evening of Friday July 11th, or during the day on Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th.

The majority of the show takes place at a Hills Market wine tasting and the first Old Worthington Wine Walk. The Hills Market wine tastings are a regular monthly event held on the 3rd or 4th Thursday of the month. The next one is July 24th. The Old Worthington Wine Walk may become a regular event based on the popularity of the first one. We'll post here as soon as we hear more.

Music from:
R.C. Mob - Hungry
The Long Division - Dreams of You
Lefties Soul Connection - Paul Newman
The Apples - Attention!
Decoder
Shortwave Set - Better than Bad
The Blow - True Affection

Duration: 41:30

Episode 14 - Mission to Morton's

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:28:00 GMT

Morton's invited several area bloggers to their downtown location for the Burgers for Bloggers event. Their 30th anniversary is this year, so to celebrate they are offering a $19.78 Prime Sirloin Burger. The dish is fitting considering that legend (by legend I mean press release) has it that the co founders started a business in 1978 when Arnie Morton was impressed with Klaus Fritsch's hamburger making skills. $5.00 from each hamburger purchase goes to the Make a Wish Foundation. They are hoping to make 30 wishes come true.

Attendees included
Dave
Walker
Lisa the Waitress with Mr. Waitress
JimL2
The Gourmand

Oh, and be sure to check out In Season with Lisa aired daily on WCRS @ 3:56 PM.

Walker tells us briefly about the next Columbus Underground Happy Hour @ Eddie George's Grille 27. Thursday July 10th 6pm - 9pm.

After the burgers were eaten, Dave was kind enough to talk to us about a few of his current projects.

Music from:
R.C. Mob - Hungry
Sporto Kantes - Whistle
Bendy Toy - Man for the Job
Aline De Lima - O Solar
Enur feat. Natasha - Calabria

Duration: 22:28

Episode 13 - Slow Food Columbus

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 01:44:00 GMT

In which our hosts have dinner with Colleen, leader and one of the founders of Slow Food Columbus, and husband Bear. Jim also makes approximately 5 puns regarding the fast growth of Slow Food Columbus.

Slow Food Columbus' first dinner was called Local and Loving It. It should be noted that not many people know what the hell a spice bush berry is. Luckily Jeni does and made some wonderful ice cream with it.

Slow Food Columbus has also done a dinner at Alana's that involved some great food and wine pairings. Alana has always supported local sustainable agriculture whenever possible.

The Refectory Dinner was another great Slow Food event where "French Country Met Ohio Countryside".

In late May, Slow Food Columbus hosted a micro roasting workshop taught by Bear for fellow coffee enthusiasts.

Slow Food Columbus is still growing with plenty of events planned. Mockingbird Meadows Tasting and Tour will occur on July 13th. In August there will be a pig roast. There will be a wine dinner later this year, and in September there will be a dinner at Flying J. This Fall there will be a tea tasting and also a Scotch tasting.

People who want to get involved in the Slow Food movement can visit Slow Food Columbus Site or join Slow Food at www.slowfoodusa.org

Music from:
R.C. Mob - Hungry
Rosemary Clooney - Mambo Italiano
Claudio Villa - Tic Ti, Tic Ta
Louis Prima - Buona Sera

Duration: 48:29

Episode 12 - An Ice Cream Road Show

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 02:23:00 GMT

Jim, Mary, and Zach embark on a Columbus ice cream journey. We visit Jeni's, Denise's, and Mardi Gras.

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Music from:
R.C. Mob - Hungry
Thao - Bag of Hammers
Louis Prima - Bannana Split For My Baby
Amar Arshi & Taz Dhillon - Teri Sadi

Duration: 30:14

Episode 11 - On Mindfulness and Diet, It's About Stealing From Webercam

Fri, 30 May 2008 01:16:00 GMT

Dave's Webercam post "On Mindfulness and Diet: It's About Balance" inspired us to talk about eating well in moderation.

There seems to be more vocal proponents of sane eating vs. dieting fads. Loosing weight is easy, but remember that diets end. Once the diet runs it's course we are back to square one and our lifestyle will bring our bodies back to the previous weight. Permanent weight loss requires a lifestyle change. Dave outlines his family's lifestyle changes in his post and it's shockingly close to the one Mary and Zach went through.

Also, Dave tips us off on a Nutella ice cream recipe

Music from:
R.C. Mob - Hungry
New Bomb Turks - Ally Smile
American Music Club - All Your Jeans Were Too Tight
New Bomb Turks - Wine And Depression
Los Caparos - CCCP

Duration: 43:52

Episode 10.(point)5 - Columbus Foodcast Live!

Mon, 26 May 2008 23:49:00 GMT

Zach and Jim - with Mary, take a stab at impromptu on site reporting. (Don't try this at home....or in the field.) We got a brand new mic after this field experiment so stay tuned for future (with much increased sound quality) escapades from the field.

Segment The First
Dutch Rub, walks us through his Shiitake Sliders.

Segment The Second (Chicken Finger Throwdown)
Jeff Johnson from Urban in Fill, Mary, Jim, and Zach do a head to head comparison of Raising Cain's and Zaxby's. (Pro bono tip: Avoid the Zaxby's Texas Toast.)

Oh, and Mary is knitting Zach the most badass scarf in the history of mankind.

Music from:
R.C. Mob - Hungry
Bendy Toy - Man for the Job
Dan The Automator - Fried Neckbones and Some Home Fries

Running time: 29:17

Episode 10 - Grilling With Dave

briggszj@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jim and Zach talk to Dave of Webercam

For beginners, Dave recommends Smoky Joe Weber Grill (14.5 inch) Dave, however, uses the 22 inch model.

The Kettle Grill has been around since the 1800's.

Here is a shot of Dave's indirect heat setup.

We're not charcoal snobs. Propane has its place for some of the quicker grill jobs like fish, burgers, and steak.

Flank Steak makes for one of the best cheap (frugal) cuts of meat.

Here is an example of one of Dave's grill modifications.

A good starter project is a whole chicken, brined, and grilled over indirect heat for three-ish hours.

Grill vegetarian! Eggplant and zucchini both do very well.

Become a Certified BBQ Judge.

Here is where Dave goes to research BBQ:

1. Weber Cam

1.1 Dave speaks for hours with Andrew, the author of Slim Pickings Pork - he is a dedicated low 'n slow guy who uses an electric smoker and prepares some of the most superb food ever.

2. Lump Charcoal Reviews: The definitive source for the best lump charcoal.

3. Barbecue U: Steve Raichlen is one of the most popular grilling/BBQ guys around. We believe Steve stole Dave's idea with his grill cam. Let's keep the lawyers out of that conversation. Steve's books are all very good for newbies and pros.

4. The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board
This is a forum for BBQ/grillers that use Weber Stephens equipment.You have to join to post, but can browse the threads without registration.

5. Meat Henge (Dave's favorite meat blog)
Meat Henge: Dr. Biggles is the man of smoking, grilling and BBQ.

Music from:
R.C. Mob - Hungry
Collide - The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum
Wallis Bird - Counting To Sleep
Dawn Landes - Young Folks
Arrah and the Ferns - Science Books
Lefties Soul Connection - Sling Shot Pt 2
Duration: 53:55

Episode 9 - Latitude Adjustment

briggszj@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 1 May 2008 23:28:00 GMT

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 â 6th edition â available from the Columbus Metro Library.

Hunter Valley â

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

Episode 8 - Freeform: Beer and Carrot Cake

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 04:25:00 GMT

Jim is abroad 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 Kitchen and Cocktails 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

Episode 7 - Food Parties (and some bonus bloopers)

briggszj@sbcglobal.net — Thu, 3 Apr 2008 02:09:00 GMT

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

Episode 6 - Big Eats

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 03:19:00 GMT

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

Episode 5 - The Beer Show

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 02:16:00 GMT

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

Episode 4 - Storytelling through Food

briggszj@sbcglobal.net — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 02:45:00 GMT

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

Episode 3 - Pizza, Pizza, Pizza

Fri, 8 Feb 2008 03:40:00 GMT

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.
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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

Episode 2 - The Three C's: Chili, Chicago & Chocolate

Fri, 1 Feb 2008 02:56:00 GMT

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

Episode 1 - 48 hours to Eat in Columbus (Intro to Jim and Zach)

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 03:04:00 GMT

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