The Layman Chef: Recent Episodes
Emily Karcher
Welcome to this episode of À la Carte for The Layman Chef Podcast! I’m back behind the microphone discussing summer recipes to beat the heat (there’s Duke’s mayo involved), $40 cocktails in crystal goblets, the return of Hotel Chelsea, and couple of air conditioned gallery shows to check out between cocktails.
Discussed in this Episode:
Ina Garten’s Shrimp Salad
James Beard Award winning writer Rick Bragg makes me long for the food of the South in My Southern Journey.
Hotel Chelsea returns!
Baccarat Bar
Barbara Kruger at David Zwirner Gallery
The Empire Diner
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Welcome to this episode of À la Carte for The Layman Chef Podcast, where I’m discussing a variety of topics beyond food! Today I’m talking about JAWS live onstage, the reopening of a favorite East Village restaurant, and Courtney Love’s accurate SATC prediction. Hope you enjoy!
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Welcome to the first episode of À la Carte for The Layman Chef Podcast, where I’m rolling solo and discussing a variety of topics besides food! Today I’m talking about a dandy prostitute’s memoir, a one woman play with the real Carrie Bradshaw, and a pretty good tv show about 1970’s NYC. Hope you enjoy!
Discussed in this Episode:
There’s still a little food talk, including my unwavering love for the Goodbye Meatball recipe by Alison Roman.
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I sat down with multi hyphenate music industry veteran Daniel Kasshu for some great intel on backstage riders, Chinese Food in France, a vegan smokehouse in Brooklyn, and the ultimate kale salad. Hope you enjoy!
Discussed in this Episode:
Grace Jones Rider
Eleven Madison Park goes Vegan
Modern Love
Monk’s Vegan Smokehouse
Reyka Vodka
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I made a call to Milton, Georgia to talk Thanksgiving with the experts: my mother, Anita Karcher, and sister Sarah. We discussed planning for leftovers, wether or not you should stuff your bird, mayonnaise based recipes, and hosting Thanksgiving at a beach house. I loved getting to catch up on some family history, as well as hear their opinions on the menu I have planned for my Thanksgiving this year. Hope you enjoy!
Discussed in this Episode:
Grossy Pelosi’s Duke’s Mayo Bird
The Women’s Junior League of Albany Georgia’s Quail Country Cook Book
The Quail Country Broccoli Casserole Recipe
Grandma Sophie’s China on Army Navy Tablecloth
William Sonoma Turkey Mold
Sarah and Colton, Thanksgiving Past
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Nicole’s popular blog and instagram, Darling in Dots, chronicles her New York life as a ‘Retro Girl in a Modern World.’ We sat down over a couple of cosmopolitans (as New York City girls do) to discuss the best retro dining spots in NYC. We talk Breakfast (literally) at Tiffany’s, a cocktail lounge inside a 1960’s aircraft, and a speakeasy you enter through a vending machine. We also couldn’t resist discussing our mutual favorite bar’s history with Sex and The City. Hope you enjoy!
Discussed in this Episode:
Nicole at Beauty Bar
James and Karla’s Historic Storefront Instagram
The Trailer Park Lounge
Tiki Chick
The Lexington Candy Shop and the $22 Lexington Club Special
TWA Hotel, Nicole boarding ‘Connie’
Pardon My French
- Hank Panky is the name of the speakeasy in Mexico City I couldn’t remember the name of. Recommended!
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Welcome to Episode 8 of The Layman Chef Podcast! I caught up with my dear friend Melanie Z, a former New Yorker now living in the South of France. We chatted over Zoom (the first remote Layman Chef recording!) about living in the rosé capital of France, the difference between tians and ratatouille, her adventures with French wild boar, missing hot sauce, and EXACTLY how many bottles of French wine you can fit in your luggage without paying an overweight fee (it’s more than you’d think!). Hope you enjoy!
Discussed in this Episode:
Melanie’s new home base, Saint-Raphaël.
The Local Marche
The Poissonnière
Wild Boar Encounter!
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For Episode 7 of The Layman Chef, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with Twig the Wonderkid: prominent NYC DJ and the creator behind some of NYC’s most notorious parties, including TRASH and Glamdammit! We discuss what this creature of the night has been up to in his kitchen, including his well know (and much coveted!) hummus, and a recipe inspired by his favorite NYC slice.
Discussed in this Episode:
Twig’s Eggplant Polenta
Calderon Brother’s Fruit Market
Saturday Nights’ Remake/ Remodel party at Beauty Bar
Keep an eye on Twig’s instagram for updates on his parties and DJ apperances!
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Dena and I bonded years ago over being Southern Girls living in NYC. In this episode of The Layman Chef we get down to business discussing essential topics of the South, including Duke’s Mayonnaise, the best time to visit Dollywood, holiday casserole traditions, and Jimmy Dean Sausage. Hope you enjoy!
Discussed in This Episode:
Grossy Pelosi’s Pimento Dip Collab with Duke’s Mayonnaise
Blackened Cod and Cheddar Cheese Grits Recipe
Depot Street Brewing, Jonesborough TN
Margaritaville, Times Square
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Hello from Savannah GA! This episode of the Layman Chef is coming to you from the Hostess City, with my best friend from Atlanta, Michael. We picked up a couple of traveler cocktails from Jimmy Carter’s favorite dive bar and sat down to discuss our experiences with Savannah’s exciting neo southern cuisine, as well as the dusty tourist traps. Hope you enjoy!
Discussed in this episode:
The Original Pinkie Masters
Fox & Fig (vegan!)
The Wyld Dock Bar
The Grey
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Welcome to Episode 4 of The Layman Chef Podcast! I sat down with meme king and NYC DJ Hayden, (aka DJ Kool Thing) to discuss Japanese whiskey, an appetizer called ‘Balls of Happiness,’ and the art of DJing while cooking. Hope you enjoy!
Checkout Hayden’s instagram for exceptional memes and DJ Kool Thing for upcoming DJ appearances and flawless gig flyers.
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Welcome to Episode 3 of The Layman Chef Podcast! I met with my favorite horror hound, Mike Lewi to dish about the essential 1970’s Playboy Bartender’s Guide, the importance of befriending your neighborhood butcher, and William Powell’s tiny martinis. Hope you enjoy!
Don’t miss the hardcover reissue of Mike Lewi’s Playghoul Magazine (Vampira issue!) discussed on today’s podcast.
Also checkout Mike’s instagram and youtube for your daily dose of Today’s Decay: Dates that Really Rate!
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It’s Episode 2 of The Layman Chef Podcast! I sat down with fabulous artist and performer Agent Wednesday to discuss the art of snacking, Lard Bread, and spaghetti burlesque. We had a great chat over a table full of treats.
Hope you enjoy!
Take a peak at Agent Wednesday’s instagram for updates on her latest performances and projects, including this year’s Ms Coney Island Competition!
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Welcome to the Layman Chef Podcast, where I talk with other non professional cooking enthusiasts about all things food!
My first guest is East Village artist Bingo Sinatra. I hope you enjoy our chat about the best Italian markets, bialetti tattoos, and a unique twist on the Manhattan!
Bingo Sinatra Art
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