Le Grand Fromage
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Vincent’s been away in Florida, but he assures us it wasn’t at Mar a Lago. While he was away we dipped into the archives for a chat with Neil Ruane from the Boisset wine family. Neil’s English, but we got over it.
We learned some hards truths on this week's show: Vincent ate food with his fingers...John has a talent for poetry...and for Quinno, every table is a high top. Harsh, but fair. Oh, and you can now write to us at lgfpod.com http://lgfpod.com. We'll keep an eye out.
In the week of St. Patrick's Day we learned that the wine business is becoming shady...chocolate mousse is a wonderful dessert...and Vincent's dog wants to be on the podcast. We'll wait to hear from his agent.
Quinno was a bit under the weather, but Vincent and John picked up the slack and the revelations kept coming: We don't judge, we mock...Guinness should just make beer, not chocolate...and you heal by the venom of the snake. Nope, no idea.
This week's show was recorded a little earlier than usual, but the vibe (man!) was strong. Vincent worked nine days in a row. John ate red chili threads up north. And Quinno was being gently mocked. At least it was gently. Awww, nice.
John felt like Cosimodo. Quinno felt quite chuffed with himself. And Vincent felt like he needed to be the guardian of culinary traditions. Probably because he's French...and a chef."
If you'd like to hear three middle aged men completely lose it as they describe how to give your significant other a Valentine's Day "wow", then this is the show for you. It's about food, by the way. It really is. Honestly
With the boys all back in the studio, the anecdotes were flying! Vincent had steak frites in Puy-l'Évêque...Quinno had hand-cut fries in Texas...John saw duck fat spray in the local hardware store. Wait! What?
Vincent is back home in France at the moment, but the boys planned ahead and pre-recorded a show last week. And it's a good one, especially if you've ever wondered how to make perfect hot chocolate. Let's be honest, who hasn't?
What deeply personal food & drink secrets were revealed this week? Vincent loved his grandmother's soups. John had some disappointing halibut. Quinno doesn't like non-alcoholic tequila. We suspect he's not alone.
Scheduling conflicts kept Vincent, John, and Quinno apart this week. So, this is an ideal time to revisit their chat with Chef Matt Jensen from "La Ferme' in Alexandria when he was at 'Chloe by Vincent' as part of the guest chef series. Enjoy.
The boys kicked off 2024 with some classic LGF musings and observations: the kitchen is the island of misfit toys...you learn more from your mistakes...and lobsters don't have nipples. You might want to double check that one.
The boys said goodbye to 2023 by sharing some pearls of wisdom: don't let calendars dictate your life...plastic cutting boards will dull your knives...and just because we have the technology to make meal-flavored cocktails, it doesn't mean we should. Wise words indeed. Happy New Year!
Things we learned in the last show before Christmas: John is looking like Ernest Hemingway. Black garlic tastes almost like savory licorice. And just by saying you're French, they assume you can't be casual. Happy holidays!
The boys enjoyed their annual Christmas curry. Some restaurants make cassoulet the wrong way. And we learned the difference between a beignet and a donut. Thank goodness!
Vincent was shaking hands and kissing babies. John couldn't eat onions as a kid. And Quinno thought Clay Oven was a country star. Yet, it was still a good show!
This was a show about discovery. John discovered some perfect hash browns...we discovered that Quinno doesn't like a particular Thanksgiving tradition...and Vincent discovered that someone took a bottle of champagne from his fridge. During the show he discovered it was John.
The impressive Amy Brown from Chowgirls joined the boys to discuss cooking, catering, and community. She also shared a light corn pudding recipe that you're going to want to hear. Tasty stuff.
The boys recorded a show before John flew out, and it was a tasty morsel. Quinno had a proper meal for once. John learned that Chianti makes a difference. And Vincent forgot the ginger. Never forget the ginger!
John had brilliant sushi in Seattle. Quinno had leftover chili at home. And Vincent brought his 'bad eat' into the studio. Uncalled for.
The boys survived Halloween and served up a tasty show. John prefers Irish red meat to US red meat. Quinno pines for the days of big chicken wings. And Vincent thinks that France fascinates the world. Fascinating.
There were a few life lessons to be learned this week: Cooked fish needs to rest...if you make extra food, share it with your neighbors...and don't argue with Vincent about carrots. Just don't.
ll three boys were coping with their own personal levels of rugby grief, but that didn't stop them having an entertaining chat about food, wine, and the future of AI. Yep, it got deep.
It was very much a wine-forward show this week, with special guest Neil Ruane, Export Director for the legendary Boisset wine family from Burgundy. Trust us, this is good.
So, what did we learn on this week's show? 1) Cooking is about gathering. 2) Wine tastes the same at 9am as it does at 9pm. 3) Do NOT call John Anglo-Saxon. Thus endeth the lesson.
Vincent had a 30 variety cheese tray in France. John had a pastrami sandwich in Arizona. Quinno had a bagel at his desk. Draw your own conclusions.
Vincent's in France on a work trip. To quote the man himself 'Every time I eat, I'm working.' John's in Arizona, and he IS working. Quinno's at home. We've got no idea what he's doing. The boys recorded this show ahead of time. It's good stuff.
It was a mixed bag this week. John had a pumpkin-based salsa that he liked. Quinno had a chick pea pizza crust he was suspicious of. And Vincent made a frittata with cheese that smelled like socks. We're not sure whose.
Vincent had a bad wine by Snoop Dogg. Quinno had a good martini at Mancini's. John went to buy a THC drink and ended up with a Chilean wine. It happens.
Everyone was fighting fit and full of culinary wisdom, this week. For example: Grilling season is no longer just the summer. Alaskans don't know how to cook halibut. And lamb cutlets are little meat lollipops. Well, they are.
