Episodes
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One more time! Live from 2024 PastryCon, Abby and Jen welcome Chef Kriss Harvey, award-winning pastry chef, chocolatier, and author, to talk cross-cultural influence, the importance of learning from the masters, and keeping chocolate the main player in chocolate making - fine by us!
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Coming to you live from the 2024 National Pastry Conference in Charlotte NC, international superstar Chef (and Dark Lord of Pastry) ADRIANO ZUMBO sits down for a chat with Amused Bouche and reminds each of us to follow our passion: you never know where it might lead you.
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After a year of waiting, the Chef Showdown is back! Jen and Abby recount their experience at the final event, where the best culinary and mixology talent across NC served guests sweet and savory bites featuring local North Carolina ingredients.
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From mime to wine, Tommy Trull has had quite a journey to his current role as GM and Wine Director at Peppervine. Tune in to learn what kind of cheese ignited the shift, geek out about wine for a while, and then run, don’t walk, to Peppervine to try the insanely good food and wine pairings they’re serving up with passion.
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Join Jen & Abby at the National Pastry Conference in Charlotte, NC August 29-31! Justin Fry shares delicious details about the competition and how you can get involved. Hobbyists and pros, get your applications in soon: entries close July 31. Tickets on sale now at www.pastrycon.com
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Put on your fascinators, friends - it's Battle Afternoon Tea! Marking the end of the long battle hiatus, Jen and Abby duke it out for best pairing with secret ingredients selected way back in Batch #61. Spoiler alert: there were no losers.
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Jen and Abby welcome farmers market favorite Mary Wilson of Thoughtful Baking Co into the studio. Mary's baking up more than just pies...she's making it easier for you to find locally-made comfort food in the Queen City.
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Another jam-packed session in the studio, Jen and Abby are inspired by the Ballantyne Hotel to set the stage for another food battle. They drool over their memories of a recent visit to Panzu, a must-visit restaurant and brewery in Mint Hill, and Jen and Abby reflect on recent unexpected cocktail experiences.
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This is one indulgent batch, friends. Join Jen and Abby at Prime Fish Cellar as they sample sake, champagne, sashimi, and...the highlight of the evening...caviar! The team, led by General Manager Bill Cox, shares their immense knowledge and passion to help us learn a thing or two about this whole new world. Tune in to hear about all the incredible gourmet provisions you can take home from Prime Fish Cellar today.
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Still floating on air, Jen and Abby regale listeners with their recent jam-packed foodie weekend featuring Phil Rosenthal and the return of Charlotte Wine + Food Week's Grand Tasting. In an attempt to sow division, the ladies share some of their culinary hot takes. Don't @ us.
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Jen and Abby return to the studio to highlight Charlotte Wine & Food Week April 16-21. Abby brings some treats (and a few tricks) from her travels through Europe.
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Amused Bouche Season 4 coming April 15 PLUS a special announcement.
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Kenzy Cunningham of Queen's Hand Collaborative is the friend we didn't know we needed. Kenzy shows us what it means to hustle and build a business with purpose: Queen's Hand Collaborative supports local (and often women-owned) beverage businesses to grow and succeed in this fast-paced, competitive industry.
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Our next Featured Foodie takes us to Pins Mechanical where a unique food truck awaits: Mariah's Taco Spot. Chef Reyaña of Your Braisen Chef shares some secret ingredients, culinary tips, and advice for entrepreneurs while we taste some of the best wings and tacos in the city.
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Jen and Abby reflect on their favorite autumnal traditions and share some NC State Fair news.
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Chayil Johnson, Executive Chef at Community Matters Cafe, brings more than just pastries to the studio for this batch: he shares a mission and a strategy to transform the lives of members of our local community battling addiction. The Charlotte Rescue Mission provides recovery programs that offer skills, opportunities, and hope for the future. To learn more and get involved, visit charlotterescuemission.org and grab a bite at Community Matters Cafe today!
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Tune in for the premiere of our new segment, "Featured Foodie" where we ask notable Charlotteans to take us to their favorite spots around town. First up, Tim Edwards of Splatter Charlotte smashes it out of the park with a delicious experience at Sub One Hoagie House.
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It finally happened! Tune in as Abby and Jen cover the incredible 2023 NCRLA Chef Showdown Grand Finale, featuring conversations with many of the talented award winners, punctuated by drool-worthy dish descriptions. You'll want to start planning your culinary road trip through North Carolina at the end of this one, friends.
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We're back! Heidi Billotto returns to dish on the Aug 14 Grand Finale of the 2023 NCRLA Chef Showdown in Raleigh: a competition months in the making featuring chefs, mixologists, and ingredients from all over this great state. We'll see you there! Tickets available at ncchefshowdown.com
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In our last batch before a hard-earned summer break, join Abby and Jen for a delicious dim sum experience (their first!) at the new Open Rice Metropolitan location, a spot that never disappoints. 10/10. Would gorge again.
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