Grace and Ashley would like to wish you a happy holiday season and an even happier New Year! What makes eggnog so delicious? Why is Oreo-infused wine such an insult? And how do we make citrus a holiday thing? Listen in to find out!Recipes:1. My

Episode 12: Sides Sides Sides!

Dec 6th, 2021 35m 26s

This week, Grace and Ashley delve into SIDES! What makes Thanksgiving a total lie? Is stuffing really stuffing without the bread? And why can't we stop singing Gwen Stefani? Listen in to find out!Recipes:1. Roasted Potatoes with Seasoned Lentil

Episode 11: Outside of the Masterpiece

Nov 29th, 2021 38m 48s

Hello! We hated to miss a week, but to make up for it, Grace and Ashley return with a glorious swan dive into APPETIZERS! Why are hors d'oeuvres not their own main dish? What does turmeric have to do with stuffed mushrooms? And WHAT for the lov

Episode 10: The Little Fart Bomb That Could

Nov 15th, 2021 31m 34s

This week, Grace is a changed woman as Ashley introduces her to the GLORY that is BRUSSELS SPROUTS! Are they really just tiny cabbages? What on earth is a kiwi berry? And is Ashley actually fiercely protective of people who don't even like her

Episode 9: Ree Drummond to the Rescue

Nov 8th, 2021 35m 17s

This week, Grace and Ashley whip up some easy-peasy QUICKBREADS! Is Grace quickly becoming a mathematician? Why is cornmeal so dang hard to find? And how does Ree Drummond tie into ALL THIS?? Listen in to find out!Recipes: 1. Rosemary Goat Chee

Episode 8: Your Stew Needs a Roux

Nov 1st, 2021 28m 6s

This week, Grace and Ashley are getting all kinds of cozy with STEW! What does a roux even do? Is Ashley kinda good at British accents? And what's the deal with Grace's disco pants? Listen in to find out!Recipes: 1. One-Pot Chicken Stew https:/

Episode 7: Witches are Delicate

Oct 25th, 2021 27m 26s

HAPPY SPOOKY SZN!!! This week, Grace and Ashley get all Halloweeny. What's the origin of trick or treating? What does it have to do with Huey, Dewie and Louie? And is candy corn terrible or secretly amazing? Listen in to find out!Recipes: 1. Cr

Episode 6: Fritters, Hand Pies, and Mythology

Oct 18th, 2021 35m 18s

Grace and Ashley are bobbing for a winner this week - because it's time to bake with some APPLES! Why are apples so contentious in Greek mythology? Does Ashley like Sweeney Todd too much? And does Grace think there are very few apples in the wo

Episode 5: Winter Squash: The Movie: The Trailer

Oct 11th, 2021 33m 54s

Ashley and Grace take a dramatic look at the unexpectedly resilient and utterly versatile WINTER SQUASH! What did Grace think of Schmigadoon? Is Ashley mad at weak, weak summer squash? And is the movie about winter squash a love story or a dram

Episode 4: The Great Pumpkin (Spice)

Oct 4th, 2021 33m 31s

In perhaps the most contentious episode of FIYF yet, Grace and Ashley discuss in definitely-not-a-fight way why "pumpkin" and "pumpkin spice" are in fact not the same thing. Can Ashley calm down long enough to get through a recipe? What's the s

Episode 3: And to All a Good Night(shade)

Sep 27th, 2021 30m 22s

This week, Grace and Ashley delve into the wonderful world of that devilish nightshade, eggplant! What do Grace and Ryan Reynolds have in common? Will Ashley and her microphone ever be friends again? And how many coffees will Grace consume in o

Episode 2: Stealing is Wrong, Corn is Good

Sep 20th, 2021 28m 2s

This week, Grace and Ashley explore the many splendid wonders of CORN! Why does Ashley say "corn" in a weird way? Is Grace an *alleged* thief? And WHY did this episode take two whole days to record? Listen in to find out!Recipes:1. Cacio e Pepe

Episode 1: 200% Zoodles

Sep 13th, 2021 26m 25s

WELCOME TO SEASON 2, FOOD FRIENDS!!Grace and Ashley are back and bursting for all that's to come this season. This week, Zoodles make an appearance two different ways, both unexpectedly spectacular. Does Ashley use too much garlic? Is Grace sti

Episode 19: Leaves of Poison

Jun 28th, 2021 38m 23s

On the SEASON FINALE of FIYF, Grace and Ashley fight tooth and nail to make rhubarb make sense. What's up with those poisonous leaves? Should we have been pealing our rhubarb all this time? And why has Grace depleted her sugar inventory? Listen

Episode 18: What's Up, Doc?

Jun 21st, 2021 37m 44s

This week, Ashley and Grace get down to the ROOT of it all...with carrots! Do they really help with your eyesight? Are they supposed to be orange? Why are some carrots babies? Listen in to find out!1. Roasted Carrots with Tahini and Carrot Top

Episode 17: Tofu, or The Artist Formerly Known as Bean Curds

Jun 14th, 2021 40m 30s

This week, Grace and Ashley are back with a vegetarian twist - TOFU! Where does this curd-like substance come from? How many forms does it come in? And what the heck do you do with it? Listen in to find out!1. Sheet-Pan Crisp Tofu and Sweet Pot

Episode 16: Salty Sweet Peanut-y Treat

Jun 7th, 2021 25m 53s

The most snack-sized episode yet! Grace and Ashley explore peanuts in all their salty sweet glory. Are you passionate about your legumes? Do you ever wonder what else peanuts have been used for? How much sugar is too much sugar for a praline? L

Episode 15: A Truckload of Muffins

May 31st, 2021 30m 32s

We've got another APPETIZER EPISODE this week! And isn't breakfast the ultimate appetizer of the day? Grace and Ashley dive into the questionably legal world of poppyseeds - particularly in muffin form! How much poppyseed is too much poppyseed?

Episode 14: Say Cheez It!

May 24th, 2021 17m 47s

It's an APPETIZER episode! In a new short-form style, Ashley and Grace chat REAL QUICK about their journey with home-made Cheez Its. Is it everything like what comes out of the box...and more? Listen in to find out!1. Homemade Cheez Its https:/

Episode 13: Rice, Rice, Baby

May 17th, 2021 49m 30s

This week, food friends Grace and Ashley stir up some delicious fried rice - two ways! We talk about the dish's origins, twists on a classic, and everything in between. How do we rate these tantalizing tastes? Listen in to find out!1. Classic T

Episode 12: Add More Chocolate

May 10th, 2021 44m 45s

Grace and Ashley are not only sweet to each other, but also sweet to their recipes this week on FIYF! The food friends make recipes for black bean brownies. Why do beans make us toot? Is Grace actually a black bean brownie genius? Listen in to

Episode 11: Let's Taco Bout It

May 3rd, 2021 57m 59s

Grace and Ashley are making the original portable food - tacos! Does one need a tortilla for a taco to be a taco? Is a taco a taco without lime? Find out this week on Food Is Your Friend!Follow us on IG @foodisyourfriendpod and be sure to RATE

Episode 10: Avgolemono? AvgolemoYES!

Apr 19th, 2021 44m 56s

Grace and Ashley discover the magic powers of lemon chicken soup, otherwise known as avgolemono! Listen in to hear all about its historical relevance, and how dang tasty it is. You may even hear a surprise cameo from a certain family member...B

Episode 9: A Baby's Toy Duck

Apr 12th, 2021 55m 46s

Grace and Ashley whip up a couple of EGG recipes this week! Should a yolk be the color of sunshine, or the color of a baby's toy duck? Should we be salting our water before boiling? What IS an appropriate occasion for a Scotch Egg? Listen in to

Episode 8: Sturdy Yet Tender

Apr 5th, 2021 57m 19s

Grace and Ashley discover that chickpeas contain multitudes - and those multitudes are all delicious. And nutritious! We want to hear from you! Be sure to follow us at @foodisyourfriendpod and rate/review/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher,