In The Weeds with Ben Randall

Today we talk gardening, 12 tons of missing KitKats, and the race to the bottom of bonkers flavors from Oreo and Dr. Pepper. Also, Ben is likely losing his mind.Find us here!https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

We're back from vacation! Today we talk about our trips (and related food adventures), Burger King has a headset bot, Raw Farms is poisoning people and refusing inspection, and if you stick around all the way to the end, we have a special report from our German Correspondent about tacos and currywurst!As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

Today we talk going to the doctor (do it), updates on Noma, we wonder if Germans are allergic to tacos and discuss the BORG takeover of Chicago's St. Paddy's Day celebrations.As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

Today we address some listener feedback, give an update on Warlord and its felon chef/owner, we talk garden planning and we dive deep into the abuses committed and perpetuated at Noma and discuss the wide-ranging effects that has on the industry as a whole. As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

Today we're talking with restaurant owner Jennifer Bosch about the difficulties with opening an upscale restaurant in rural Michigan, pay equity, third spaces and caring for your community. Also Steve is sick.More information about Jennifer's restaurant here: https://gatherinsmyrna.com/As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

Today we start off the rails and stay there. We talk magnet shopping lists, H-Mart, dry measuring, gas station food and the decline of Hershey's quality.As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

Today we talk real estate (briefly), the ongoing Warlord saga, why internet recipes suck, Tater Tots and micro-roasted coffee!As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttp://eatbenrandall.com/shophttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

Today we're (sadly) talking about passed friends, a cook's tragic death in PA, as well as a Boar's Head update, panthers and M&Ms have lost their mind.Mental Health Resources:https://www.webstaurantstore.com/article/1095/how-to-prioritize-mental-health-in-the-foodservice-industry.htmlhttps://mentalhealthfirstaid.org/organizations/restaurants/https://givingkitchen.org/how-we-help/mental-health-resources/https://www.bensfriendshope.com/our-meetings/chicago/http://southernsmoke.org/https://chowco.org/As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

Today we're talking a Keurig recall (caf, not decaf), Minute Maid getting the axe, Epstein's chefs (more research required), kestrels saving cherries and oh look! One of Michelin's darlings, Trevor Fleming of Chicago's 'Warlord' is a complete trash person! Who could have seen that coming?As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

Today we're joined by guest Ben Adams from the Pacific Northwest, to talk about local fish, meat & produce, the politics & vagaries of small-town living and how seemingly unrelated policies and political decisions affect our food. As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]

Today we're talking weather-related product delays, badly managed kitchen woes, personal cheffing, Vietnamese food safety corruption and Twix Butter!As always, find us here:https://www.speakpipe.com/InTheWeedsWithBenRandallhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/774902433251568https://www.instagram.com/chefbenrandall/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-weeds-with-ben-randall/id869521547intheweedswbr.comhttps://www.redbubble.com/people/enzwell/[email protected]