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We’re all dressed up and turning over a new LEAF - because this episode is all about Salad. No really, trust us! First Lia Ballentine tells us all about National... Read more...

Episode 19: Takeout: Let’s Get Carried Away

We've just delivered you a great episode - join us as we unpack the surprising stories behind Takeout! In this episode, you'll hear about Anna & Lia's Covid-fueled takeout habit,... Read more...

Episode 18: Margaritas: Sippin’ in Satan’s Playground

Good news: we finally found that lost shaker of salt! Grab your tequila and slice up some limes because in this episode, Anna and Lia are talking (and drinking) margaritas!... Read more...

Episode 17: BBQ: Hot Grill Summer

This week, Anna and Lia get fired up as they put the bae in bar-BAE-cue! Hop in your covered wagon as Anna Van Valin takes us on a trip through... Read more...

Episode 16: Feelin’ Spiky About Pineapple

Aloha! Today we’re feeling spiky about one of our favorite fruits: pineapple! First, we'll hear about hosts Anna Van Valin and Lia Ballentine’s adventures with pineapple, including Lia's ride on... Read more...

Episode 15: Arsenic and Eggnog: Poisonous Foods with Danny Murphy

Follow us into the danger zone! Today we're talking about something a little bit different and a lot more deadly: POISONS! In this supersized episode, we're bringing together our love... Read more...

Episode 14: French Fries: Our Favorite Side Piece

We’re back! Today we’re getting salty as we kick off Season 2 talking about the true hero of any fast food meal, the French Fries! But first….are they even French?... Read more...

Episode 13: Eating Our Fair Share: County Fair Foods with Counter Programming

It’s a crossover! That’s right: Anna and Lia have joined forces with Arielle and Shira of the podcast Counter Programming to discuss a topic near and dear to our hearts... Read more...

Episode 12: Julia Child was a B.A.M.F.

Think Julia Child was just a chef? Have we got a half hour for you! Julia Child lived an incredible life filled with international espionage, steamy romance and revolutionary ideas... Read more...

Episode 11: Yaaas (Chili) Queen

We're back! Well, sort of. It's Black History Month, so we're bringing you this special bonus episode celebrating one of the MANY African American food legends, Zephyr Wright. Zephyr was... Read more...

Episode 10: Get it Poppin’ with Popcorn

It’s the Season Finale! Did you know Anna & Lia met working at a movie studio? It's true, so there was only one food to wrap the 1st season with:... Read more...

Episode 9: Bacon Makes It Better

This sizzlin' episode is all about Bacon. Lia tells us the story National Bacon Day, created by “two nice Jewish girls” inspired by a classic episode of The Simpsons. We... Read more...