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Food
Birria
Michigan
Adobo
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Filipino Cuisine
Nixtamalization
Nigerian Cuisine
Cooking
Food Waste Management
East Asian Fusion Pastries
Corn Tortillas
Los Angeles
Hamtramck
Food Fermentation
Sustainability In Culinary Arts
Q Bakehouse
Michigan Public Radio

The Dish, hosted by Mercedes Mejia, brings you behind the scenes with Michigan’s most inspiring chefs and culinary talents. Learn how food connects these chefs to their cultures, and strengthens our communities, one dish at a time.

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In Boyne City, a little lakeside town in Northern Michigan, there’s a bakery offering crepes of a quality that you'd expect to find in France. It’s owned by a classically trained French baker, Gildas Berrou. The shop offers a variety of savory and sw... more

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Renata Fernández Domínguez
One of the founders of Madre Masa, a maker of artisanal corn tortillas.
Madre Masa
Episode: Madre Masa takes heirloom corn from kernel to masa
Bek Ostosh
Co-founder of Madre Masa, involved in the artisanal tortilla making process.
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Episode: Madre Masa takes heirloom corn from kernel to masa
Rachel Liu Martindale
Owner of Q Bakehouse, specializing in East Asian fusion pastries
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Episode: European form meets East Asian flavor at Q Bakehouse

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Mercedes Mejia
Host of The Dish who brings insights into Michigan's culinary scene, focusing on the connections between food, culture, and community.

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Chef Ken Miller fights food waste in fine dining
Q: What do you think that experience brings to what you're doing today?
It instills a tenacity to refine ideas and dishes, learning from failures to enhance the culinary process.
Chef Ken Miller fights food waste in fine dining
Q: What inspired your decision to transition from high end dining to focus on smaller, more intimate dining experiences?
The goal is to build an experience with a focus on self-restriction and sustainable ingredients, starting with intimate groups.
European form meets East Asian flavor at Q Bakehouse
Q: Are there similarities between engineering and baking?
Rachel believes that both fields involve precision, especially in baking where chemistry plays a crucial role in creating baked goods.
European form meets East Asian flavor at Q Bakehouse
Q: What inspired you to switch to Asian pastries?
Rachel shares that the pandemic led her to rediscover her culinary roots and create Asian-inspired pastries, stemming from nostalgia for her childhood flavors.
Mexican-born birria tradition takes root in Michigan
Q: How do you traditionally eat birria?
Eddie shares that he enjoys eating birria with the consomme, cilantro, onions, and rice, often dipping tortillas into the broth for a flavorful experience.

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This podcast features engaging discussions with Michigan's culinary talents and chefs, highlighting their personal stories and cultural connections through food. Episodes cover a diverse range of topics, including culinary traditions from various ethnic backgrounds, innovative cooking techniques, and the significance of local ingredients. The conversations reflect on how food plays a vital role in community building and cultural heritage, making it a rich source of inspiration and nostalgia for both chefs and listeners alike. Unique elements include explorations of modern twists on traditional dishes and a focus on sustainability practices in cooking, appealing to those interested in gastronomy and cultural exploration.

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1. On Hand
2. Good Food
3. Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street Radio
4. Food with Mark Bittman
5. The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters

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The Dish launched a year ago and published 15 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Renata Fernández Domínguez
2. Bek Ostosh
3. Rachel Liu Martindale

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