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  • BEST FOOD PODCAST
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podcast episodes

The Sporkful

Donuts (or doughnuts, if you prefer) can't possibly fit in one episode, so this is just the beginning. We kick off by debating superior shape (Dan stands against the traditional round donut!), yeast v. cake, and dunking technique. So whether you think the best donuts are at your favorite local bakery, Dunkin' Donuts, Krispy Kreme or Tim Hortons, there's something

The Sporkful

This two-part series on cravings will be featured in an upcoming episode of My Life in Food-- a show on the Cooking Channel, sister station to the Food Network -- that airs Friday, December 3, at 9:30 pm eastern. In Part 1, listeners call in to tell us about the craziest things they've done to satisfy food cravings. In Part

The Sporkful

We debate the pros and cons of pumpkin pie and discuss various crust redistribution techniques, as we approach Halloween and Thanksgiving. Plus pumpkin as an addition to your pasta or as a seasoning in your beverage.  

The Sporkful

From the vastly superior hot, soft pretzel to the less exciting -- but still worthwhile -- hard, bagged pretzel, we discuss it all, including stuffed, sugared, covered and condimented varieties.    

The Sporkful

Our National Pizza Month celebration continues as we cover topping-to-pizza ratio, whether or not to pre-cook toppings, and what it all has to do with Alvin and the Chipmunks. This is Pt. 2 in our pizza series, and that's it for now on the issue. (Here's Pt. 1.) We know we haven't covered it all, but there will be more

The Sporkful

October is National Pizza Month(who knew?), so this episode is for the many fans who have begged us for an episode on pizza. Here we cover the basic three ingredients -- crust, sauce, cheese -- as well as techniques like folding, blotting, and silverware usage. Next week in Part 2 we take on toppings!