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Special Sauce with Ed Levine

Ed Levine
Thanksgiving
African American Cooking
Cooking Tips
Cookbooks
Harlem Seafood Soul
Soul Food
Southern Food
Food Industry
Chocolate
Chinese Cuisine
Deb Perelman
Kenji Lopez-Alt
Leftovers
Hamburger
Bean-To-Bar Chocolate
Cacao Beans
Sichuan Cuisine
Family Gatherings
Cranberry Sauce
American Hamburger Culture

Serious Eats' podcast Special Sauce enables food lovers everywhere to eavesdrop on an intimate conversation about food and life between host and Serious Eats founder Ed Levine and his well-known/famous friends and acquaintances both in and out of the food culture.

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On this episode of Special Sauce we talk to White Oak Pastures' Will Harris about nothing less than the future of farming. Harris has become one of the leading voices of the regenerative farming movement.

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Will Harris
Owner of White Oak Pastures and advocate for regenerative farming
White Oak Pastures
Episode: The Future of Farming with Will Harris
Meherwan Irani
Owner and executive chef of Chai Pani and Botiwala
Chai Pani Restaurant Group
Episode: Asheville After the Flood with Pete Wells
Pete Wells
Food critic for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Asheville After the Flood with Pete Wells
Bob Jones
Farmer and owner of The Chef's Garden
The Chef's Garden
Episode: Bob Jones of The Chef’s Garden on Farming's Future
Fernando Lopez
Owner of the James Beard Award-winning Moroccan restaurant Gualaguetza and the Beer Garden at Smorgasburg, LA
Gualaguetza
Episode: Is the L.A. Smorgasburg the best street food festival in America?
Zach Brooks
Gatekeeper at Smorgasburg LA and former editor at Serious Eats
Episode: Is the L.A. Smorgasburg the best street food festival in America?
Adam Chandler
Journalist and author of '99% Perspiration, A New Working History of the American Way of Life'
Episode: Adam Chandler on Work in America
Karen Washington
Grassroots food activist, food justice warrior, and farmer
Founder of Rise and Root Farm and Black Urban Growers (BUGS)
Episode: Karen Washington, Food Warrior
Scott Wiener
Founder of Scott's Pizza Tours and expert on pizza culture.
Episode: Scott Wiener on the New York Pizza Slice

Host

Ed Levine
Founder of Serious Eats and Host of Special Sauce, noted for intimate conversations with notable figures in food and life.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 457 ratings
  • LA look at New Orleans

    Look how long it took New Orleans to come back. It was the chefs that bought New Orleans back. Building back will take years. And a lot of people moved away to never to return.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bsbooker
    United States2 months ago
  • Great show

    Very much enjoy the show but, enough with the pizza already!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mgd1961
    United States3 months ago
  • Misrepresentation and political platform

    I recently discovered this podcast, Special Sauce and I was thrilled to find it. However,I was disappointed to see that it took a political turn with the episode featuring Kamala Harris. I appreciate podcasts as a form of entertainment and education and prefer to keep them free from political discussions, unless of course it is a podcast idefined political. I felt like Ed Levine is using his much deserved culinary credentials as a means to promote a political preference . I didn't like it. I app... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Juliaaaaaaaaa
    United States8 months ago
  • Misrepresentation and political platform

    I recently discovered this podcast, Special Sauce and I was thrilled to find it. However,I was disappointed to see that it took a political turn with the episode featuring Kamala Harris. I appreciate podcasts as a form of entertainment and education and prefer to keep them free from political discussions, unless of course it is a podcast idefined political.

    I felt like Ed Levine is using his much deserved culinary credentials as a means to promote a political preference . I didn't like it.

    I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Juliaaaaaaaaa
    United States8 months ago
  • Filled with fascinating food people

    It’s interesting to hear the backstories of these different chefs, the journeys are quite varied. Starting a small business is tough, but the guests show that a good concept, solid training and a lot of grit go into this stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    signal to noise
    United States9 months ago

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Some reviews express disappointment over episodes that veer into political discussions, preferring a more focused culinary narrative.
The host's style is engaging but sometimes perceived as self-referential, which some listeners find distracting.
Listeners appreciate the depth and variety of food stories shared through engaging guest interviews.
Episodes are seen as both entertaining and informative, tackling food culture along with relevant social issues.

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#41
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#249
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#49
Canada/Arts/Food
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#163
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#250
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#128
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Talking Points

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Karen Washington Redux
Q: What do you think Donald Trump's ascension means for food justice?
Washington suggests that Donald Trump's presidency may challenge democracy, but she believes it can energize people to unite for food justice.
Karen Washington Redux
Q: Have your goals changed?
Washington maintains her North Star of an equitable food system, believing that legislation has historically hindered black people from obtaining wealth and access to land.
Karen Washington Redux
Q: What prompted your involvement in food activism?
Washington's involvement in food activism stemmed from her experiences as a single parent struggling to provide healthy meals, which led her to explore growing her own food and understanding the disparities in the food system.
The Future of Farming with Will Harris
Q: Is there any hope for those people who can't afford to pay more for their food?
I want nobody to go to bed hungry, but I can't solve that problem.
The Future of Farming with Will Harris
Q: Do those kinds of things affect you or the other farmers around you?
They really affect the commodity farmers who are dependent on government payments.

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An exploration of various facets of food culture, this show offers in-depth conversations with notable chefs, food activists, and personalities from the culinary world, digging into their experiences and philosophies about food and life. The discussions often emphasize the intersection of food with broader social issues, from sustainability and food justice to personal stories of passion and creativity within the kitchen. Unique narratives about ingredients, recipes, and food traditions are interwoven with insights on the challenges faced by the food industry, making it a compelling listen for food enthusiasts who appreciate both culinary expertise and personal storytelling.

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Recent guests on Special Sauce include:

1. Will Harris
2. Meherwan Irani
3. Pete Wells
4. Bob Jones
5. Fernando Lopez
6. Zach Brooks
7. Adam Chandler
8. Karen Washington

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