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My Plate is Always FullHot Dog! The Everything You Need to Know about Hot Dogs EpisodeIn today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca talk everything you have ever needed to know about hot dogs, and probably some things you never needed to know but will enjoy knowing anyway. They have history and how hot dogs are made. They have cooking methods. They have hot dog controversies. And they have some serious opinions on how a hot dog should be cooked and how it should be topped. Sources:History of Hot DogsFrankfurters Vs. Wieners Vs. Hot DogsHow is a Hot Dog Made?What is a Kosher hot dog?What is forcemeat? Is a H...2021-05-2648 minMy Plate is Always FullYou're Doing It Wrong: The Help Me Help You EpisodeIn today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca get judgey, but with love. It's true, they're about to tell you what you might be doing wrong in the kitchen, but they also share the right way to do it and some embarrassing confessions of things they have done wrong, too.From reading recipes and prepping before cooking to the smartest (read: best) way to prepare and break down onions, bell peppers, carrots, potatoes, and more, the gals are here to make your kitchen life more efficient. They hold forth on non-stick pans, cast-iron skillets, how to clean nasty, cooked-on...2021-05-1957 minMy Plate is Always FullMy Little Dumpling | Dumplings Make the World Go RoundIn today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca talk about what constitutes a dumpling, discuss some (gasp!) dumpling controversies and their best-loved dumplings, and Meseidy is forced to question her entire life. Joking. But not really.SourcesList of Dumplings wikiDumpling controversySoup dumpling controversyChicken and Dumplings regional differencesPennsylvania Dutch Chicken Pot PieSouthern Style Chicken and DumplingsNorthern Style Chicken and DumplingsDo you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!Contact Us!Emailmyplateisalwaysfull@gmail.commeseidy@thenoshery.com...2021-05-1242 minMy Plate is Always FullS'mores, Please: S'mores and Other Campfire GoodiesIn today's episode, Meseidy turns the tables on Rebecca by discussing a food Rebecca doesn't like; S'mores. Rebecca obliges with some sticky s'mores history and the ladies discuss all sorts of delectable goodies -not just sweets!- that can be made around a campfire.Sources:The History of S’moresRecipes:Homemade MarshmallowsWalking TacosSuppliesCampfire Pie IronsCast Iron Dutch OvenCast Iron PanGot questions or comments?Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Em...2021-05-0539 minMy Plate is Always FullThat's One Spicy Episode: Hot Peppers, Hot Sauces, and Mr. Scoville's UnitsIn today's episode, Meseidy is scared, Rebecca is excited, and it's getting spicy in here. The ladies talk all about hot peppers, hot sauces, and Mr. Wilbur Scoville's Units. They cover the history of chili pepper domestication and the path it took around the globe, how to correctly spell chili/chilli/chile, some of their favourite hot sauces, and some tips on handling hot peppers and taming the spice if you overdo it.Sources:Scoville Scale ExplainedPeppers Ranked by Their HeatBrief History of Chili PeppersRecipes or links to buy:...2021-04-2846 minMy Plate is Always FullWe Got Culture: Part II Aged Cheeses, Hard cheeses, and other "old" dairy goodiesIn today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca are here with Part II of our We Got Culture show. They discuss cheese trivia (yes! Cheese trivia!). They go into how cheeses are classified (or not classified) and how different aged cheeses are made- whether they’re a softer cheese like brie or a hard aged cheese like cheddar or parmesan. The gals are cutting the cheese (info) and throwing bad jokes around like glitter.Sources:Cheese TriviaThe History of CheeseHow Cheese is MadeHow Brie is MadeCheese consumption informationCheese Rolling ContestTypes of CheeseMost popular cheeses in world Wha...2021-04-2143 minMy Plate is Always FullWe Got Culture: Cultured Dairy Foods and Why They are Amazing | Part I Yogurt, Kefir, Fresh Mozzarella, and other un-aged cheeses.In today's episode, Rebecca and Meseidy go over young, or unaged cheeses and fresh cultured dairy like yogurt, kefir, and fresh cheeses like mozzarella, goat cheese, ricotta, cream cheese, cottage cheese. They discuss the crazy history of cheese, the science behind fresh cheeses, and how these fresh cultured products are made, with a seriously cheesy bunch of puns.Sources:History of CheeseHistory of YogurtMore History of YogurtHistory of KefirWhy milk curdlesThe difference between skyr and Greek yogurtRecipes:How to Make MozzarellaHomemade Cultured ButtermilkHomemade Skyr Copycat Siggi’s RecipeDo...2021-03-3141 minMy Plate is Always FullRice, Rice Baby: The history and impact of rice in the world plus recipesIn today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca talk about one of the most important (and their favourite) foods in the world: rice. From the history of rice (spoiler alert: it goes WAAAAY back) to a discussion of varieties and sizes of rice and their uses, the ladies cover a food that they have both arguably eaten more of than any other food in the world. They also share their best tips and tricks for cooking perfect rice every time and chat about a couple of their favourite recipes using rice.Rice, Rice Baby Show NotesSources:2021-03-2454 minMy Plate is Always FullIn a Pickle: All Pickles All the TimeToday Meseidy and Rebecca are talking about dill pickles, bread, and butter pickles, fermented or half-sour or vinegar-based, fresh or canned pickles, all sorts of pickled vegetables, and all the tangy goodness that goes along with it. Learn some of the surprising history of the pickle, too!Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!Contact Us!Emailmyplateisalwaysfull@gmail.commeseidy@thenoshery.comrebecca@foodiewithfamily.comInstagram@my.plate.i...2021-03-1741 minMy Plate is Always FullA Smokin' Hot Episode: All foods smoked, barbecued, and grilled.In today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca get fired up about one of their favourite ways to cook: with smoke! From what defines smoking, grilling, and barbecuing, to kind of equipment is out there, what to grill and how to do it, this episode is a celebration of smoky goodness. Sources:History of Smoked FoodsBarbecue vs. smokingEquipment:Traeger Timberline GrillWeber Tabletop GrillElectric Cold or Hot SmokerRecipes:How to Smoke a Turkey and WhyCanadian BaconHomemade Maple Bourbon Jalapeno BaconDo you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at m...2021-03-1055 minMy Plate is Always FullThis Spud's For You: A Potato Crazy EpisodeIn today's episode: Potatoes, potatoes, and more potatoes.Everybody loves potatoes, and Meseidy and Rebecca have a potato crazy, carb heavy episode for you. They cover how the potato helped shape world history, different varieties of potatoes, and their favourite ways to cook various potatoes.Sources:History of the PotatoGuide to types of potatoesRecipes:Best Baked PotatoBacon Ranch Crispy Potato SkinsContact Us!Instagram@my.plate.is.always.full@thenoshery@foodiewithfamFacebookMy Plate is...2021-03-0346 minMy Plate is Always FullHow to Stock a Pantry with EssentialsIn this episode: How to Stock a Pantry with EssentialsToday, Meseidy and Rebecca share their best tips on how to stock a pantry with essentials to help keep you eating well no matter what for a couple of weeks. Their strategies will help you determine what YOUR family needs to keep on hand to ride out a weather emergency or unexpected quarantine. SourcesHow to Freeze EggsIngredientsStarbucks Via Instant CoffeeBetter than BouillonDo you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!2021-02-2457 minMy Plate is Always FullOn the Edge: Choosing, Using, and Caring for KnivesIn This Episode: Choosing, Using, and Caring for KnivesToday, Meseidy and Rebecca hold forth on knives; a little knife history, how to choose the right knife for the job, how to identify different types of kitchen knives, how to use those knives, and how to take care of your knives so they're safe and last for years. SourcesWhy Not to Put Knives in the DishwasherThe History of KnivesTypes of kitchen knivesWhy not to use glass cutting boardsKnivesMisen KnivesVictorinox Paring KnifeKuhn Rikon Paring KnifeS...2021-02-1756 minMy Plate is Always FullGetting Salty over Salty SnacksIn This Episode: Getting Salty over Potato Chips and Other Salty SnacksIn today’s episode, Meseidy and Rebecca are talking potato chips, corn chips, pretzels -all the good stuff, our favourite brands, our favourite flavours, and what to do with the tail end of a bag of crumbs that you don’t want to pour into your mouth. The show gets a little salty over the snacks and the debate.SourcesWho Invented Potato ChipsGlobal potato chip market (I was wrong! It’s over 30 billion dollar...2021-02-1052 minMy Plate is Always FullA Saucy Little Episode: Mother Sauces and Sauces from Another MotherIn This Episode: What Makes a Good Sauce and How to Make SaucesToday, Meseidy and Rebecca get saucy and dish on what equipment you need to make a good sauce, how to make sauce, how to SAVE sauces you think you've ruined, what the Mother Sauces are, how to get creative with saucing, and WHY sauce is so important. Because it is. And they're explaining it all!SourcesThe Five Mother SaucesWhat is RouxEquipment:Balloon WhiskFlat WhiskStainless Steel SaucierStainless Steel SkilletSilicone S...2021-02-0342 minMy Plate is Always FullBoiled In Oil, Deep FriedIn This Episode: All you need to know about Deep Frying and Shallow FryingEveryone knows that if you deep fry something it tastes great, but many people don't deep fry at home whether it's because of a mess, fear of hot oil, or lack of know-how. Meseidy and Rebecca walk you through a brief history of some of the world's most popular deep-fried foods, what you need equipment-wise to deep fry at home, and how to safely deep-fry. Don't fear the fryer, baby!Rebecca's RecipesEvil Genius Extra Crispy Chicken FingersFried...2021-01-2051 minMy Plate is Always FullShould I buy that kitchen gadget? Worth it or not worth it?In this episode: Should I spend money on that kitchen gadget?Meseidy and Rebecca take on a list of common (and not so common) kitchen gadgets. They hold forth on whether or not they think each of these things is worth your money or space and why. Grab a cup of tea or coffee and see whether you agree on them on everything from stand mixers to peanut butter knives to butter mills. Butter mills? Yes. They exist.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!2021-01-131h 02My Plate is Always FullTop 10-ish Kitchen Tools Every Kitchen NeedsHave you ever wondered what tools every kitchen ought to have? Meseidy and Rebecca each bring their top 10 list (okay, more like top 12 or 13 list) to discuss what well-equipped kitchen should have. And unsurprisingly, they’re opinionated and maybe surprisingly, toasters are involved.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!SourcesThe History of ToastersLinks to ToolsRebecca's ListA good chef knifeWood, composite, or plastic cutting boardGiant stainless steel mixing bowlSilicone countertop ma...2021-01-0649 minMy Plate is Always FullSnack AttackIn This Episode: Snack AttackMeseidy and Rebecca have a terrible attack of the munchies and talk about all of their favourite grab and go snacks from the slightly healthy-ish to the completely shameless. Will their go-to snacks be your favourite? Or did they leave something out! Let them know!Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!Snack SuppliesGuava PreservesExport Soda CrackersRosemary Marcona AlmondsSour Patch KidsHaribo Gummy BearsBagel ChipsRye Bagel ChipsGarlic Bagel ChipsRebecca's Recipes...2020-12-1647 minMy Plate is Always FullParty Time FoodsIn This Episode: Party Time FoodsBetter than party time; it’s party FOOD time! This is the most wonderful time of the food year.Today, Meseidy and Rebecca are talking finger foods, foods on a stick, festive snacks, appetizers, dips, melty cheese with crusty bread, and all of sorts of those types of goodies!Do you want to find out what living room furniture has to do with finger foods? Tune in!Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!...2020-12-0953 minMy Plate is Always FullBurgermeister: What makes a burger?In This Episode: BurgermeisterToday, Meseidy and Rebecca cover all sorts of burgers from the classic ground beef burger, turkey or chicken burgers, to fish burgers, and we even cover some veggie burgers, which Rebecca swears are good. Meseidy has some doubts.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!SourceHistory of the HamburgerHistory and Legends of HamburgersEpisode RecipesRebecca's Filthy BurgersSweet Potato Black Bean BurgerCrispy Cod BurgersMake Your O...2020-12-0245 minMy Plate is Always FullComfort FoodIn This Episode: Comfort FoodIn today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca discuss their favorite comfort foods; from the foods they choose when eating their feelings to the nostalgic foods of their childhood, everything comforting is on the table today. Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!Episode RecipesRebecca's Crispy, Gooey, Fresh Mozzarella Steaks Bacon Jam Soft Pretzels Sourdough Soft Pretzels Meseidy'sFricase de PolloPan de MallorcaSopa de Pollo Con Fi...2020-11-2537 minMy Plate is Always FullBonus Episode! Thanksgiving SidesIn This Episode: Thanksgiving SidesForget talking turkey, let's talk sides! From the simple to the spectacular, from traditional cultural dishes to nouvelle cuisine, Rebecca and Meseidy talk about how to put side dishes on the table that will almost make you forget the turkey or ham or roast or whatever!Holiday Side Dish SourcesShort History of the Most Popular Thanksgiving DishesSweet Potato Casserole Song Green Bean Casserole HistoryDo you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!Recipes2020-11-2049 minMy Plate is Always FullEasy As PieIn This Episode: Easy as PieIs pie really all that easy? Well, it's certainly easy to eat!In today's episode, Meseidy and Rebecca talk about the many versions of pie from savoury to sweet and handheld pies to deep-dish pies, with all sorts of stops in between!Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!RecipesRebeccaCheese and Onion PieTriple Fruit Slab PieMeat and Potatoes PieHomemade Banana Cream PieKaluha Chocolate Cream PieThe Best Peanut Butter...2020-11-1836 minMy Plate is Always FullI Don't Feel Like CookingIn This Episode: I Don't Feel Like CookingMeseidy and Rebecca discuss what their go-to food is for when they just plain don't feel like cooking but can't or won't order out. Everyone alive has those days, and the gals share their strategies for getting dinner on the table when it's the last thing you want to do.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!RecipesRebeccaKielbasa and Pierogies Sheet Pan DinnerDumpling Soup Roasted Fall V...2020-11-1134 minMy Plate is Always FullInstant Ramen Instant HappinessIn This Episode: Instant RamenEvery high schooler lives for it. Every college kid knows and loves it and lives on it. We’re talking instant ramen. And today Meseidy and Rebecca review their favourite instant ramen brands, hacks, what makes ramen noodles, well, ramen noodles, and how to fancy up a cheap packet of ramen noodles.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!SourcesDifference between instant ramen and fresh ramen History of Korean Army Stew Re...2020-11-0436 minMy Plate is Always FullHow We Write a RecipeIn This Episode: How We Write a RecipeIn this episode, Meseidy and Rebecca open a window on the recipe creation process. Learn what inspires them, how they know what goes together, how they test recipes, and also how to play with your own food!Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!SourcesHistory about Georges Auguste EscoffierHistory about Marie-Antoine CarêmeRecipesMeseidy’sElote Mexican Street CornRebecca’sNY...2020-10-2853 minMy Plate is Always FullI Scream for Ice Cream and Ice Cream Makers with Guest Mary YounkinIn This Episode: Ice Cream Today on our I Scream for Ice Cream! Episode, we jump into a giant, frozen bowl full of happiness with about everyone’s favourite dessert, or at least ours; Ice Cream! With a breakdown of the best at-home ice cream makers, and a recipe for the best homemade vanilla ice cream from our friend and noted ice cream expert: Mary Younkin who blogs at Barefeet In the Kitchen.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!Sou...2020-10-2146 minMy Plate is Always FullJust How Important IS Celery? Because Meseidy Hates ItIn This Episode: Celery Just how important IS celery? Spoiler alert: it's very important and boy does that irritate Meseidy because she can't stand the stuff. Celery isn't just some bit player in kids snack circles, it's a culinary giant. Meseidy and Rebecca go over the various important roles celery plays in modern cuisine and Rebecca makes Meseidy try some various things with celery in it.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!SourcesWhat is mirepoixIs celery a...2020-10-1433 minMy Plate is Always FullCocktail Time!In This Episode: CocktailsCocktail Time! Today Meseidy and Rebecca dive deep into the alcohol pool and explain the differences between cocktails and mixed drinks. We’ll also mix some of our favorite adult beverages and might just get a little drunk. Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com!SourcesOrigins of cocktails and Cocktails vs. Mixed DrinksRecipesRebecca’s CocktailsLady Greyhound CocktailRed Door...2020-10-0747 minMy Plate is Always FullA Good EggIn This Episode: EggsWelcome to A Good Egg: Egg cookery and our favorite egg recipes! Meseidy and Rebecca talk about the main methods of cooking eggs, mistakes people commonly make when cooking eggs, and share a couple of our favorite egg recipes.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com! SourceEgg size conversion chart with tips, tricks, and adjustmentsRecipesMeseidy's RecipesDeviled Egg SaladShakshuka...2020-09-3038 minMy Plate is Always FullWho Can We Blame for Pumpkin Spice?In This Episode: Pumpkin SpiceNow we love a good Starbucks run as much as the next folks, but we can recognize a trend run amok when we see one. Today we are going to break down what exactly Pumpkin Spice is, a brief history of the origins of pumpkin spice and how did it seemingly took over the world, and we will sample a few pumpkin spice items, rank pumpkin spice foods, and figure out whether we're on board with this crazy trend. Do you have questions, show topic requests, or...2020-09-2337 minMy Plate is Always FullA Sandwich Piled High with OpinionsIn This Episode: SandwichesThis week’s episode is We Like a Sandwich Piled High with Opinions. We have a lot of opinions about sandwiches, don’t we?We will be talking about the origins of the sandwich, our favorite sandwiches, classic sandwiches, and everything you need to know to make a really great sandwich.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myplateisalwaysfull@gmail.com! SourcesJohn Montagu, The 4th Earl of SandwichRaines SandwichRecipesCuban...2020-09-1656 minMy Plate is Always FullSpeak French...FryIn This Episode: French FriesWe love french fries more than most people we meet. As in we love the fries more than the people. Kidding.Mostly.Today we’re going in-depth on something that makes us very happy; french fries. Meseidy and Rebecca talk about the history of the french fry, rank fast-food french fries, debate the various cuts for french fries, talk about the best potatoes to use for french fries, and share a bulletproof crispy baked french fry recipe.Do you have questions, show top...2020-09-1657 minMy Plate is Always FullTake a Little Pizza My HeartIn This Episode: PizzaMeseidy and Rebecca discuss the best food in the entire world; Pizza. From thin crust to deep dish and everything in between, pizza has something for everyone and we’re breaking it all down today. We discuss the history of pizza, what makes a pizza a pizza, the different types of pizza, and compare some of our favourite pizza recipes and toppings. We also share our favourite equipment and tips for home pizza making.Do you have questions, show topic requests, or comments? Email us at myp...2020-09-1650 minMy Plate is Always FullPreview | Ep. 1 Take a Pizza My HeartHi everyone. We are Meseidy from The Noshery and Rebecca from Foodie with Family.We're friends, former chefs, and food bloggers who have a lot to say about food.Enjoy this preview to Ep. 1 Take a Little Pizza My Heart.My Plate is Always full will have a little food history and science, mixed with a little bit of cooking technique, some food culture, and a sprinkle of inappropriate humor.We're bringing you all this and more starting September 16, 2020. We'll have a fresh off the griddle episode for...2020-09-0206 minMy Plate is Always FullTrailer | My Plate is Always FullHi everyone. We are Meseidy from The Noshery and Rebecca from Foodie with Family.We're friends, former chefs and food bloggers who have a lot to say about food. My Plate is Always full will have a little food history and science, mixed with a little bit of cooking technique, some food culture, and a sprinkle of inappropriate humor. We're bringing you all this and more starting September 16, 2020. We'll have a fresh off the griddle episode for you every WednesdayYou can find it on Apple Podcasts...2020-09-0101 min