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Restaurant Hoppen
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Dan Hoppen breaks down the Nebraska cuisine scene one bite at a time. He talks to local chefs, media members, and just interesting people about what's going on in the Cornhusker State when it comes to food, where people need to eat, and how food relates to Nebraska sports.
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Candy may seem simple, but nailing the textures and flavors of your favorite gummies and chews is actually a deeply scientific process. That's where people like Tessa come in, as her company, Sprinkk, not only helps brands bring their candy dreams to life, but has also started producing its own gummy products. The knowledge she drops in this conversation will blow your mind; you'll never look at candy the same way again!
🌐 Learn more about Sprink:https://www.sprinkk.com/
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:00:58 – Candy Science!
00:08:02 – Two Sides to Sprink
00:15:56 – Success Stories in Candy
00:23:49 – Sprink’s Show & Tell
00:31:56 – Find the Product!
00:36:51 – Working at Hershey
00:39:37 – Coming Back to Omaha
00:47:20 – Husker Gummies & the Future
00:51:53 – Wrap-Up
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Ken Ota has a goal of bringing traditional Japanese ramen to America and, after years of teaching ramen school and consulting, he's opened his own shop in Omaha. Everything from the soups to the noodles and oils is made in house, and Omaha can't get enough of this new restaurant! Ken & Aki describe what those first few weeks in Omaha were like and what makes them so passionate about spreading legit ramen in America.
Learn more about Mi So La Do:https://www.facebook.com/p/Misolado-61584155314599/
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:01:07 – Welcome to the Show
00:05:54 – Homemade Everything & Stellar Hospitality
00:13:38 – A Menu Focused on Flavor
00:22:26 – Pop-Ups & Special Events
00:30:11 – Coming to America
00:44:16 – Coming to Omaha
00:51:28 – The Future of Crafted Ramen
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Just a few years out of culinary school and already the sous chef at one of Omaha's most beloved fine dining restaurants, Witney has a passion for cooking, hospitality, and mentoring that few can match. We talked about cooking competitions and how they shaped Witney's career, how a dish comes together at V. Mertz's, how Witney found her culinary voice, and so much more!
📍 V. Mertz
Downtown Omahahttps://www.vmertz.com/
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Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:00:57 – Welcome to the Show, Witney!
00:08:51 – Special Dishes
00:13:47 – What Does a Sous Chef Do?
00:23:15 – Culinary Arts Championships
00:35:30 – Dandelion Project
00:44:42 – The Supper Club Dinner
00:49:54 – Final Questions & Wrap-Up
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Omaha's culinary landscape has changed drastically in the last 15-20 years. Jenny Coco, Glenn Wheeler, and Paul Kulik have managed Omaha restaurants through it all, and they joined me to discuss the pain points when they got into the industry, how they helped guests get out of their comfort zones, and how Omaha's restaurants have evolved.
References
Paul Kulik – https://www.libuyan.com
Jenny Coco – https://www.lindenhouseomaha.com
Glenn Wheeler – https://www.spencerssteaks.com
James Beard Foundation – https://www.jamesbeard.org
Metro Community College – https://www.mccneb.edu
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:01:47 – Let’s Meet the Chefs!
00:05:04 – Last 15 Years of Omaha’s Food Scene
00:12:47 – Bringing Chefs to Omaha
00:34:27 – James Beard Nominees
00:41:43 – Omaha’s National Recognition
00:51:45 – Leadership in Restaurants
00:57:27 – The Future of Omaha Dining
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Table Grace Cafe doesn't exist solely to feed people; it exists to empower them and nourish their souls. That's why there are no prices on the menu. Matt & Simone encourage guests to pay whatever they can or volunteer at the cafe. We talked through the whole journey and how the Webers created this unique concept, how music is intertwined with the cafe's DNA, and the relationships and community that have formed inside its walls.
📍 Table Grace Cafe
Downtown Omaha | Pay-What-You-Can Dining
Website: tablegracecafe.com
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:01:15 – What Is Table Grace’s Mission?
00:09:45 – Community Impact
00:21:04 – The Gospel Brunch
00:25:20 – The Menu
00:35:22 – The Leap of Faith
00:44:05 – Table Grace’s Legacy
00:49:07 – Table Grace, the Musical
01:01:01 – Wrap-Up
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One of Omaha's newest sensations is part small market, part sandwich shop, and as the massive following indicates, Omaha can't get enough of J. Gorat's Deli + Market. Owner Jeff Gorat joined the show to talk about the art of building sandwiches, how his upbringing at Omaha's famous Gorat's Steakhouse influences him now, and how he sources great local products for the market.
J. Gorat’s Deli & Markethttps://www.facebook.com/people/JGorats-Deli-Market/61580831277359/
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:00:59 – Welcome to the Show!
00:06:26 – The Sandwich Demand
00:18:53 – Sourcing for the Market
00:24:03 – The Menu
00:44:36 – Culinary Influences
00:54:05 – Final Questions & Wrap-up
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Joe has cooked in three-star Michelin kitchens, competed on two seasons of Top Chef, is a social media star with nearly 500K followers on Instagram, has created two delicious consumer packaged goods, and is a regular as both a competitor and a judge on Food Network... and he came on the podcast to discuss it all! I've been a massive fan of Joe for years, and the mustachioed pasta savant gave me one of the best food conversations I've ever had. You can't miss this episode!
Find Joe Sasto:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chef.joe.sasto/
Website: https://www.joesasto.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/chefjoesasto
Joe’s Brands:
Tantos! – https://www.eattantos.com/
Ripi – https://ripifoods.com/
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:00:58 – Welcome to the Show, Joe!
00:03:15 – Ranch as a Dipper
00:06:43 – Evolution of the Term “Chef”
00:15:23 – Overcoming Doubts
00:17:29 – Being a Celebrity Chef
00:23:44 – Joe Sasto’s Culinary POV
00:29:35 – “Breaking the Rules”
00:39:55 – Joe’s Early Career
00:46:40 – Current Pursuits
00:48:53 – Tantos!
00:56:44 – Final Questions & Wrap-Up
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So often we talk about restaurants in terms of food, but so much of your experience at a restaurant has nothing to do with what you eat. It's all about how a restaurant makes you feel, and that's what Matthew Brown (V. Mertz), Melissa Barnett (Semo Pasta + Wine), and Ron Mettler (Dante) discussed with me on this panel. We talked about ways to go above and beyond to delight guests, the magic of delivering above expectations, whether the customer is "always right", and so much more!
This was one of the most eye-opening conversations I've had on the podcast. As much as I love food, talking about the experience was truly special and helped me understand restaurants on a whole new level.
Featured Restaurants:
V. Mertz – https://www.vmertz.com/
Semo Pasta + Wine – https://www.semofremont.com/
Dante – https://www.danteomaha.com/
This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to Hurrdat ONE Website or visit Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Intro & Teaser
00:01:01 Hospitality Makes the Biggest Impression
00:03:50 Hospitality vs. Service
00:13:35 Is Hospitality Selfish?
00:21:01 Guest Expectations
00:28:59 The “Wow” Factor
00:39:14 Is the Customer Always Right?
00:55:13 Evolution of Food Service
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Just a few years ago, Ismara Gonzalez was running a struggling health-conscious food company. Now she's the Chef/Owner of Isla Del Mar, a restaurant with three locations that beautifully blends seafood and Mexican cuisines and offers creative touches on sushi and ramen. To understand how her life changed so dramatically, you need to hear her story! We discussed how Ismara sources fresh seafood for an Omaha restaurant, the critical comments from a culinary school instructor that changed her life, and her journey from humble beginnings to a thriving restaurant sensation.
Isla Del Mar Restaurant – https://isladelmarrestaurante.com/
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:01:05 – Blending Mexican & Seafood Together
00:11:08 – Creative Menu Options
00:19:49 – Sourcing Seafood & Maintaining Tradition
00:29:30 – Cooking Origins
00:42:45 – Community Response
00:54:52 – An Inviting Environment
00:56:48 – Final Questions & Wrap-up
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Ricco's life has taken him in all kinds of directions: he served in Iraq, started a catering company in New York, worked as a private chef on a yacht, spent time at Mario Batali's restaurant... so how on earth did he end up operating a pizza food truck in Omaha?! The story is wild, and you have to hear it! Ricco's has been blessing Omaha with legit NY-style slices since 2015, but big changes could be coming soon, and you don't want to miss anything this guy (or his truck) is involved with.
Johnny Ricco’s Brooklyn Pizzahttps://johnnyriccos.com/
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser
00:01:23 - What is Johnny Ricco Pizza?
00:10:20 - You Gotta Try This Pizza!
00:19:47 - Erik’s Cooking History
00:27:52 - Feeding First Responders During 9/11
00:34:47 - Versatility in Cooking
00:42:19 - Erik’s Military Service
00:53:01 - Omaha’s Pizza Scene
00:57:32 - Wrap-up
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Andrew & Cheyanne aren’t just building a business together; they’re continuing the legacy of a lost friend and making some incredible and food along the way. The couple discusses running a restaurant concept together, the art of sandwich construction, the allure of bread baking, and what the future holds for this budding business.
🔗 Visit All In Thyme:https://all-in-thyme.com/
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
⏱ Episode Chapters
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:00:56 – What is All In Thyme, Omaha?
00:04:08 – How Did Andrew & Cheyanne Meet?
00:10:35 – All About the Bread!
00:18:38 – Peanut Butter on a BLT
00:26:25 – Origins
00:34:39 – Nostalgia Through Food
00:42:22 – Taking Social Media by Storm
00:48:13 – The Cooking Couple
00:54:09 – Final Questions & Wrap-up
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What's it like to be the Executive Chef at a comedy club? It's a question most people don't know the answer too, which is why I loved having this conversation with Brian. We talked about how to "chef up" burgers and chicken tenders, the various requests famous comedians make, preparing for potential "Chopped" appearances, the value of cooking school, and the social toll working in restaurants takes on cooks' lives. It's a wide-ranging conversation that opened my eyes in several ways.
📍 Omaha Funny Bonehttps://omaha.funnybone.com/
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
⏱ Episode Chapters
00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser
00:00:42 - Welcome Brian!
00:09:01 - The New Location & Menu
00:21:13 - Elevating Standard Dishes
00:25:33 - Feeding the Stars
00:30:40 - Brian’s Cooking Origin
00:37:12 - No More Empty Pots
00:43:34 - Urban, Local Farming
00:53:14 - Final Questions & Wrap-up
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Bronco’s has served some of Omaha’s favorite fast food since 1959. So how did it become so beloved originally? What has allowed it to thrive when other iconic restaurants have closed? And how did Blake Barnes, the General Manager and grandson of founder Billy Barnes, get up to speed as he took over the family business? We discuss all that and much more!
Order Today:
Broncos Hamburgershttps://broncoburgers.com/
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser
00:01:04 - Nebraska’s First Fast Food Place!
00:08:12 - Balancing Tradition with Innovation
00:15:22 - Speed of Service & Fresh Ingredients
00:27:04 - Taking Over the Family Business
00:31:10 - Who Was Bronco Billy?
00:45:06 - Menu Changes
00:58:26 - Wrap-up
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Food competition TV shows are fun, but what are they like behind the scenes? Three Omaha chefs/bakers who've competed on Food Network dish on the behind-the-scenes details that we don't see on camera for a fascinating conversation!
Episode References
Food Network — https://www.foodnetwork.com
Supermarket Stakeout — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/supermarket-stakeout
Beat Bobby Flay — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/beat-bobby-flay
Christmas Cookie Challenge — https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/christmas-cookie-challenge
Sauce While Alfaro — https://saucewhilealfaro.com
Noble Hospitality — https://noblehospitality.com
The Finicky Cookie — https://thefinickycookie.com
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:01:23 – The Food Network Party
00:08:51 – Show Prep & Getting Casted
00:17:14 – Themes & Improvisation
00:24:07 – Calming the Nerves
00:34:54 – Hold-Over Time Challenges
00:44:02 – Physical Challenges
00:55:05 – Advice for Future Competitors
00:58:29 – Final Question & Wrap-up
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When Carlos decided to make tamales for his own wedding a few years ago, he had no idea he was starting down the road to a thriving restaurant. Those tamales led to a tamale delivery business, which blew up so quickly that it blossomed into a brick and mortar restaurant that is consistently packed with diners excited to try this couple's "authentic-ish" takes on tamales, tacos, tortas, and more. Hear the story of Masa Luna's rapid rise and the way Carlos and Gillian have leaned on the wonderful people around them to make it to this point.
Masa Luna – https://masaluna.com/
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:01:36 – What is Masa Luna?
00:06:50 – The Love of Tamales
00:12:48 – Signature Offerings
00:21:35 – Amazing Staff & Culture
00:26:34 – Cocktails
00:38:03 – Creative Tamales
00:47:51 – Restaurant Lessons
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Ooh De Lally is a restaurant serving great food, but its mission goes much deeper. It partners with Metro CC to help formerly incarcerated individuals get jobs, skills, and training to get back in the work force. LaRue knows firsthand how difficult that life can be, and Chef Doug and the rest of the Ooh De Lally team treated him differently and embraced him. Hear LaRue's story and get an inside sense of how Ooh De Lally's program gives new life to its participants.
Ooh De Lallyhttps://www.oohdelally.org/
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro & Teaser
00:01:32 – What Makes Ooh De Lally Special?
00:11:58 – A Restaurant that Cares
00:20:07 – Personal Growth
00:26:27 – First Months of Training
00:35:11 – Friends & Family Night
00:45:50 – Dispelling Stereotypes
00:53:06 – The Redemption Feast
00:57:11 – Final Question & Wrap-up
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So much of a restaurant experience is defined before a bite of food is served, as the atmosphere, vibe, and design of a restaurant set the tone for the guest. Omaha veteran restaurateurs Carlos Mendez (Au Courant; Dolomiti), Tom Allisma (Flagship Restaurant Group), and Sagar Gurung (Kathmandu Momo Station; Cattle Call) discuss the ins and outs and restaurant design and architecture and the way restaurants can set themselves up for success.
Episode References
Kathmandu – https://www.kathmandurestaurant.com
Momo Station – https://www.momostationomaha.com
Saffron Urban Indian Kitchen – https://www.saffronurban.com
Cattle Call – https://www.cattlecallomaha.com
Bluejays Sushi – https://www.bluejayssushi.com
Roja – https://www.rojaomaha.com
Blatt – https://www.blattbeer.com
Ghost Donkey – https://www.ghostdonkey.com
Flagship Commons – https://www.flagshipcommons.com
Plank – https://www.plankomaha.com
Champagne Lanes – https://www.champagnelanes.com
Memoir – https://www.memoiromaha.com
Cleo – https://www.cleorestaurant.com
Dolomiti Pizzeria – https://www.dolomitepizzeria.com
Ruby Rotisserie Urban Bistro – https://www.rubyurbanbistro.com
España – https://www.espanaomaha.com
Hunger Block – https://www.hungerblock.com
V. Mertz – https://www.vmertz.com
Boiler Room – https://www.boilerroomomaha.com
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser
00:04:26 - Restaurant Design Affecting Guest Experiences
00:16:34 - Focal Points & Pros/Cons of Open Kitchen Concepts
00:32:09 - Layout Design & Restaurant Balance
00:42:57 - Lighting
00:59:01 - Wrap-up
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When Elizabeth decided to open a donut shop in Omaha, she had no idea the trials and hardships to come. But she and her son Jack fought through tremendous hardship both in and outside the business to create a donut shop that few—if any—in Omaha can rival. We talked about the science behind what makes these donuts unique, why Square Donut places such a high priority on hospitality, and how the rough road has helped form not only Square Donut, but who Elizabeth and Jack are as people and family.
Bite into Square Donut Today!
https://www.squaredonutomaha.com/
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser
00:01:20 - 5 Years of Squared Donuts!
00:13:13 - The Donut Making Process
00:21:00 - What Sets Square Donut Apart from the Rest?
00:29:28 - D2Donuts (The Precursor)
00:36:50 - How to Make a Successful Business
00:43:02 - First Year Open
00:55:08 - A Rewarding Creation & Wrap-up
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Le Quartier has become Omaha and Lincoln's go-to spot for bread and pastries, but the path that led these brothers to open their bakery nearly 20 years ago is one neither saw coming. Hear how a random interest in baking, an apartment in Montreal, and a baguette-attached resume led to a bread supplier that many Omahans (and Omaha restaurants) couldn't live without.
Check Out Le Quartier Today!
Le Quartier – https://lequartierbakingco.com/
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser
00:02:12 - What is Le Quartier?
00:06:08 - The Collective Shift
00:15:15 - Learning to Teach with Four Locations
00:21:00 - Sibling Synchronicity
00:37:32 - “Listening to the Dough”
00:46:40 - Working with Restaurants (Establishing & Maintaining Relationships)
00:49:07 - The Bank Robbery
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Tomato-free pasta sauce?! This Omaha couple never knew they'd need such a thing until they developed a heartburn-inducing sensitivity to tomatoes. Rather than swear off pizza and pasta forever, they created a carrot-based sauce and launched Carinara, a product that is taking the Midwest by storm. We discuss where the idea came from, what the R&D process was like, how they got Hy-Vee to buy in, and the future of this exploding company.
Order Carinara Pasta Sauce: https://carinara.com
This is another Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network by going to HurrdatMedia.com or Hurrdat Media YouTube channel!
Chapters:
00:00:00 - Intro & Teaser
00:01:22 - What is Carinara?
00:04:39 - The Problem with Nightshades
00:10:48 - Other Favorite Recipes
00:17:18 - A Clean, Healthy Product
00:25:28 - Tweaking Recipes Until They Work
00:33:39 - Getting into Stores & a New Sauce!
00:38:56 - Dynamic in the Kitchen & Final Thoughts
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