Food Network Obsessed

Chef Amanda Freitag talks about approachable cooking, her collection of menus, and love of culinary education. This week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire chats with chef Amanda Freitag on what it means to be “Amanda AF.” She talks about the teacher who encouraged her to become a chef and her own love of teaching. Amanda talks about her mission to demystify cooking and connect with people through food with her series “Easy AF.” She shares her obsession with collecting restaurant menus, her favorite menu of her collection, and how she got her hands on all of them. Amanda reveals how she said “no” when first approached for Iron Chef and if she would compete on Tournament of Champions again. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Amanda Freitag on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefamandaf/ Learn More about Chopped: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/chopped Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/amanda-freitag-on-saying-no-to-iron-chef-america-her-favorite-chopped-dish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28 Maj 202137min

This week on Food Network Obsessed, Antonia Lofaso chats with host Jaymee Sire about growing up in an Italian-American family in Long Island and the cultural shift she experienced moving to the West Coast at an early age. She talks about balancing being a restaurateur and mom, and her personal parenting philosophy. Antonia shares her process of conceptualizing the culture of a restaurant and her globally-influenced cooking style. She talks about how her life and businesses pivoted during the pandemic and documenting it all on video. Then she dives into the latest season filming Tournament of Champions and why it’s the hardest competition she’s ever participated in. Plus, the best and worst dishes she’s ever tasted. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Antonia Lofaso on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefantonia/ Learn more about Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-champions Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/antonia-lofaso-on-bringing-restaurants-to-life-l-a-s-culinary-melting-pot Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Maj 202145min

Carla Hall talks about her personal “yes” philosophy, her journey to Food Network, and how she manages to stay positive. This week on Food Network Obsessed, chef and TV personality Carla Hall joins host Jaymee Sire to start off their chat with a dance party. Carla talks about going from accountant—to model—to chef and how growing up in the South shaped her love of food. Carla shares how she manages to cultivate her positive, optimistic outlook on life and get through difficult times. She talks about her experiences filming with Food Network and her most memorable moment before a rapid-fire round with Jaymee where she reveals her favorite Nashville hot chicken spot.Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Carla Hall on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlaphall/ Learn more about Best Baker in America: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/best-baker-in-america Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedFind episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/carla-hall-on-best-baker-in-america-her-yes-philosophy  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Maj 202148min

Jet Tila shares his childhood in the first Thai market in the US in LA, Tournament of Champions experience, and the stories behind his many tattoos. This week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire sits down with Jet Tila to talk about their brief time as floor reporters on the Iron Chef franchise and the time he avoided an awkward encounter with Jaymee. They dive into the unique challenges of Tournament of Champions and why it’s the show Jet wants to win the most. He talks about his favorite Food Network memories (and people) and the chef’s tattoo that almost was (but that he ultimately didn’t get). Jet dives into his childhood growing up in the first Thai restaurants and markets in Los Angeles, the staple ingredients he always grabs at an Asian supermarket, and what it means to him to represent and elevate Asian cuisine in the food world. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Jet on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jettila Learn more about Tournament of Champions: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/tournament-of-championsStart Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/jet-tila-on-his-questionable-tattoos-asian-representation-in-food-culture Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Maj 202141min

Giada De Laurentiis talks about her new cookbook, Eat Better, Feel Better, her career and her decade-long health journey, and filming ‘Bobby and Giada in Italy’. Giada talks about the personal health issues that inspired her latest cookbook, and her favorite nutritious recipes from the book (Plus, what she typically eats in a day unless she’s traveling, when all bets are off). Giada also talks about her childhood, and how growing up in a family of filmmakers influenced her career in both food and television. And Giada shares her most memorable moments filming with Bobby Flay in Italy and the things Bobby does that drive her crazy. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Giada on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/giadadelaurentiis Learn more about Bobby & Giada in Italy: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/bobby-and-giada-in-italyStart Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/giada-de-laurentiis-on-filming-in-italy-with-bobby-flay-her-decade-long-health-journey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30 Apr 202137min

This week on Food Network Obsessed, world-renowned chef and Food Network star Maneet Chauhan talks about her recent Tournament of Champions win. Maneet shares what it’s like being a woman in a male-dominated profession and what really makes a chef, a chef. Maneet also talks about her spice cabinet must-haves and the comfort dishes that take her back to her childhood in India. Then, she shares what it’s like to go into business with your husband, and being a restaurateur in Nashville. And finally, Maneet talks about her beginnings on Food Network, being a regular judge on Chopped and her favorite parts of filming on set. Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/maneet-chauhan-on-her-tournament-of-champions-win-chopped-chaat Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Apr 202147min

On this week’s episode of Food Network Obsessed, Jaymee Sire talks to Maile Carpenter, Editor-in-Chief of Food Network Magazine and The Pioneer Woman Magazine. Maile talks about what it takes to create each issue for Food Network Magazine and the process behind choosing the cover story (including what the worst-selling cover of all time was). Maile also chats about predicting trends for upcoming issue themes, and about TikTok’s influence on food culture. Plus, what it’s like to work with Food Network stars like Ina Garten, Guy Fieri and Bobby Flay. Finally walks through a typical day as an editor-in-chief and how it’s the opposite of what you might expect (and bonus: her go-to takeout food).Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Food Network Magazine on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkmag Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Maile on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maile_fnmag/ Learn more about Food Network Magazine: https://www.foodnetwork.com/magazine Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/a-day-in-the-life-of-food-network-magazine-editor-in-chief-maile-carpenter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Apr 202133min

This week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire answers a few listener questions before diving into conversation with Tyler Florence. Tyler talks about what it was like to film in frigid Alaska for the latest season of The Great Food Truck Race and the process behind developing the intense challenges. He talks about why small towns are the best to film in, and the hospitality the crew experienced in Alaska. Tyler shares his favorite moments from the show after 14 seasons, keeping in touch with past contestants and the importance of mentorship in the restaurant industry. He reminisces on his 25 years with Food Network and why he had a feeling food television was his future. He also talks about his own digital content hub, Wolf it Down, and the exciting things he has on the horizon in 2021 and beyond. Finally, Tyler breaks down how to make the perfect omelette. Connect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-network Follow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetwork Follow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesire Follow Tyler on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tylerflorence/ Learn more about The Great Food Truck Race: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/the-great-food-truck-race Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed Find episode transcript here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/tyler-florence-on-how-to-make-the-perfect-omelette-filming-the-great-food-truck-race-in-alaska Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

26 Mars 202148min