Talking With My Mouth Full

David Leite & Amy Traverso

Hosts David Leite (Leite's Culinaria) and Amy Traverso (Yankee Magazine) take on the unexpected ways food and drink intersect life. Join them as they question, laugh, and debate their way through culinary conundrums, obsessions, fads, and fancies. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat.

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Ep. 63: The REAL Story Behind the NY Times' Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mar 11 2023
Ep. 63: The REAL Story Behind the NY Times' Chocolate Chip Cookies
After 15 years, David spills the beans to Amy about what went into the creation of the New York Times's chocolate chip cookies--dubbed "the cookies that broke the internet." Plus, David shares secrets and tricks he's learned since the recipe first published in 2008.Mentioned in this episode:New York Times's Chocolate Chip CookiesJim Lahey's No-Knead BreadThe Perfect Loaf by Maurio LeoBaking Yesteryear by B. Dylan HollisLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 63: The REAL Story Behind the NY Times' Chocolate Chip Cookies
Mar 11 2023
Ep. 63: The REAL Story Behind the NY Times' Chocolate Chip Cookies
After 15 years, David spills the beans to Amy about what went into the creation of the New York Times's chocolate chip cookies--dubbed "the cookies that broke the internet." Plus, David shares secrets and tricks he's learned since the recipe first published in 2008.Mentioned in this episode:New York Times's Chocolate Chip CookiesJim Lahey's No-Knead BreadThe Perfect Loaf by Maurio LeoBaking Yesteryear by B. Dylan HollisLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 62: Mary Ann Esposito, Host of the Longest Running Food Show. Ever.
Feb 25 2023
Ep. 62: Mary Ann Esposito, Host of the Longest Running Food Show. Ever.
Mary Ann Esposito, host of the TV program "Ciao Italia," which has been on the air for more than 30 years, talks with Amy and David about cheap and satisfying eats, Italian travel, and her latest book, Ciao Italia: Plant, Harvest, Cook!Mentioned in this episode:Maple-Sriracha Glazed Chicken WingsFilet Mignon with Wild Mushroom SauceDutch Oven Roast Chicken with ShallotsHomemade Tomato SauceAranciniCacio e PepeLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep 61: Valentine's Day--the Good, Bad, and Ugly
Feb 14 2023
Ep 61: Valentine's Day--the Good, Bad, and Ugly
Amy and David chat about love, Valentine's Day, bad dates, and great food.Mentioned in this episode:O'Scugnizzo PizzaDutch Oven Roast Chicken with ShallotsDavid and The One celebrating 5,000 miles apartLeave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep 60: 2023 Food Trends & Food Fakes
Jan 29 2023
Ep 60: 2023 Food Trends & Food Fakes
David and Amy explore this year's food forecasts and fake fads with outrageous (and outraged) results. From clam cocktails to hot dates to a $300 piece of toast, they're not holding back.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 59: Jamie Oliver on Career, Social Change, and his New Book "ONE"
Jan 14 2023
Ep. 59: Jamie Oliver on Career, Social Change, and his New Book "ONE"
Celebrity chef, restaurateur, and author Jamie Oliver chats with Amy and David about the beginnings of his career (and the hilarious response to scouting producers); his passion for teaching, and the beauty of his new book "ONE: One: Simple One-Pan Wonders."Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep 58: Ho-Ho-Holidays! Christmas, Hanukkah, Favorite Recipes & Food Disasters
Dec 10 2022
Ep 58: Ho-Ho-Holidays! Christmas, Hanukkah, Favorite Recipes & Food Disasters
David and Amy talk about Christmas, Hannukah, their favorite recipes and traditions, their biggest holiday cooking disasters, and their plans for the pod in 2023!Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep 57: Brian Noyes of the Red Truck Bakery
Nov 12 2022
Ep 57: Brian Noyes of the Red Truck Bakery
Baker Brian Noyes chats with Amy and David about the creation of his bakery that's beloved across the country, the inspiration for his boozy bakes, and one particularly presidential fan.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep 56: Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil" on Travel, Comedy, and Hot Dogs
Oct 29 2022
Ep 56: Phil Rosenthal of "Somebody Feed Phil" on Travel, Comedy, and Hot Dogs
Amy and David chat with Phil Rosenthal, creator of Everybody Loves Raymond and host of Netflix's Somebody Feed Phil about traveling the world for food, the best food cities, his new cookbook, and how to make a perfect hot dog in thirty seconds.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 55: Chetna Makan on her Latest Book and Life After the GBBO
Oct 15 2022
Ep. 55: Chetna Makan on her Latest Book and Life After the GBBO
David and Amy talk to Chetna Makan about the Great British Bake-Off (including the infamous "Mexican Week" debacle), her post-Bake-Off success, and her newest book, Chetna’s Easy Baking: with a twist of spice.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 54: John Kanell on his New Cookbook Preppy Kitchen
Oct 8 2022
Ep. 54: John Kanell on his New Cookbook Preppy Kitchen
Amy and David chat with the phonemically popular blogger John Kanell of Preppy Kitchen on his cookbook of the same same. They discuss farm living, raising twins, and the secrets to being a great host.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep 53: BTS: Our Better Halves Spill the Beans
Oct 1 2022
Ep 53: BTS: Our Better Halves Spill the Beans
David and Amy are joined by their better halves, Alan and Scott, for a rollicking, no-holds-barred look at what really goes on in their kitchens.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 52: Apple-palooza
Sep 24 2022
Ep. 52: Apple-palooza
Amy, a self-described "apple nerd," takes David through the fascinating history of apples, explains how to choose the right apple for your recipe, and shares her secrets for perfect apple pie.Leave us a voice message and maybe on the show! Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite. To access the recipes mentioned in the episode, visit Amy's blog and Leite's Culinaria.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 51: NYT’s Eric Kim on Writing Recipes that Matter
Sep 17 2022
Ep. 51: NYT’s Eric Kim on Writing Recipes that Matter
David and Amy chat with Eric Kim, star recipe columnist for the New York Times about his best-selling book, Korean American, the importance of preserving family recipes, and the joys of Salisbury Steak.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 50: Amy and David on Childhood Food Memories
Sep 10 2022
Ep. 50: Amy and David on Childhood Food Memories
David and Amy chat about their childhood food memories--his Portuguese, hers Italian--and find some startling similarities. (And, yes, it does sound like David drank three Red Bulls right before recording.)Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 49: Labor Day Recipes and a Reading from "Notes on a Banana"
Sep 3 2022
Ep. 49: Labor Day Recipes and a Reading from "Notes on a Banana"
David and Amy are on vacation, but they've left you plenty of Labor Day recipes from Yankee Magazine and Leite's Culinaria. Plus David reads from his memoir, "Notes on a Banana," about the New England specialty stuffed quahogs.Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow us on social @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 48: Armchair Travel: David on Lisbon and Portugal
Aug 27 2022
Ep. 48: Armchair Travel: David on Lisbon and Portugal
It's David's turn to take Amy on a virtual tour. This time it's of his adopted homeland of Portugal to explore the foods, sights, and sounds of and where he lived while writing The New Portuguese Table. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 47: Amy and David on Everything Wild Blueberries
Aug 20 2022
Ep. 47: Amy and David on Everything Wild Blueberries
Amy, a big wild blueberry wonk from way back, explains to David what makes wild Maine blueberries so different, how to cook with them, and why they're so prized. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 46: Armchair Culinary Travels: London
Aug 13 2022
Ep. 46: Armchair Culinary Travels: London
Our friend American ex-pat Adam Cohn lives in London and took Amy on an amazing food tour of the city when she visited--which he recounts for you. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 45: Chef Pati Jinich on Mexican Food
Aug 6 2022
Ep. 45: Chef Pati Jinich on Mexican Food
Pati Jinich, Mexican chef, cookbook author, and star of the PBS series Pati's Mexican Table and La Frontera talks about the incredible diversity of Mexican cuisine, its historical roots, and explores the complex dynamics of who should be allowed to be the spokesperson for a cuisine. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Ep. 44: Paul Hollywood on the Great British Bake Off
Jul 22 2022
Ep. 44: Paul Hollywood on the Great British Bake Off
Paul Hollywood, celebrity chef and judge of the Great British Bake Off, talks about his new book, "Bake," the phenom that is the GBBO, his career, and making 1,000 donuts with salt instead of sugar. A must-listen. Leave us a message: https://leit.es/chat. Follow @amytraverso and @davidleite.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/talking-with-my-mouth-full/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy