The Cinema Chefs

Big Night - Special Occasion Dining (Audio Version)

Jenn and Clara dive into special occasion dining via the lavish meal prepared for VIP Louis Prima in Big Night. How do you set the best table? Do all centerpieces need to be flowers? How do you cook for people with highly varied diets? Why make-ahead dishes are your lifeline and where to go if you don’t feel like cooking a special occasion dinner. Chapters 0:26 About Big Night 2:48 The table setting 4:18 Allison Janney & some flower tips 5:39 A trick for tea light candles 6:15  What if I don't have nice silverware or glassware? 7:08 Planning a special occasion menu 9:13 What are our showstopping dishes?  11:59 The menu for Big Night 14:50 The timpano 18:13 Culinary terms in the movie 21:19 Where to celebrate special occasion meals 23:14 Thanks, and that's a wrap on season 1 Other media we mentioned: * Timpano alla "Big Night" Support the show! Join our membership program. [https://thecinemachefs-shop.fourthwall.com/] Follow The Cinema Chefs on Instagram [http://instagram.com/thecinemachefs] Follow Clara Park on Instagram [http://instagram.com/claraparkcooks] Follow Clara Park on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/claraparkcooks/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/randwiches/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Instagram [http://instagram.com/randwiches] Theme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-paradise-island-inspiring-travel-electronic-177467/]”  and "Elegant Minimal [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-elegant-minimal-384744/]"from Pixabay. Logo by Nikki Newsome [https://nilonewgraphics.com/] Share the show with a friend [Http://thecinemachefs.simplecast.com]!

Tampopo - Ramen

Jenn and Clara explore the world of ramen through the eyes of the titular character Tampopo and her merry band of “experts.” What makes a great ramen soup base? Does the age or quality of the chicken matter if you’re simmering it? How exactly do you make bonito, and why you might want to leave ramen noodle making to the experts. Chapters 0:38 About Tampopo 3:44 How to make a great ramen broth 9:41 Tonkatsu vs Tonkotsu 11:11 Where is ramen in the movie? 13:50 Why we don't make noodles at home 23:59 Culinary terms in Tampopo 28.12 Where is the best ramen? 29:22 Our next episode 🍝 Other media we mentioned: * Clara's bowl of ramen [https://www.instagram.com/p/C5dgKMEON7B/?hl=am-et] * Shoyu Ramen by Just One Cookbook [https://www.justonecookbook.com/shoyu-ramen/] Support the show! Join our membership program. [https://thecinemachefs-shop.fourthwall.com/] Follow The Cinema Chefs on Instagram [http://instagram.com/thecinemachefs] Follow Clara Park on Instagram [http://instagram.com/claraparkcooks] Follow Clara Park on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/claraparkcooks/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/randwiches/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Instagram [http://instagram.com/randwiches] Theme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-paradise-island-inspiring-travel-electronic-177467/]”  and "Elegant Minimal [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-elegant-minimal-384744/]"from Pixabay. Logo by Nikki Newsome [https://nilonewgraphics.com/] Share the show with a friend [Http://thecinemachefs.simplecast.com]!

Pulp Fiction - Diner Food

Jenn and Clara explore the world of diner food in Quentin Tarantino's Pulp Fiction, where you can have breakfast any time of day! They extol the virtues of the metric system when it comes to cooking and baking, as well as the intricacies of a $5 shake (not adjusted for inflation). Is all fast food The Worst? Can food be cheap AND delicious? What makes a great pancake rise? Tune in to find out. Chapters 0:52 About Pulp Fiction 2:30 Metric vs Imperial measurements 4:37 Where are diners in the movie? 5:07 Our requirements for a good diner 5:50 The secret of the flattop grill 8:30 Alternatives to pork bacon (and other diner sins) 9:29 Muffin tips 10:50 Pancake tips 11:13 Will it waffle? 12:40 Our go-to diner orders 14:55 Where are diners in the movie? (Continued) 15:50 Red Apple cigarettes 20:58 The $5 shake, today 24:26 On the diner table 28:20 Where are the best diners? 29:44 Our next episode 🍜 Other media we mentioned: * Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes on Recipe Tin Eats [https://www.recipetineats.com/fluffy-blueberry-pancakes/] * Red Apple Ciagarettes [https://wiki.tarantino.info/index.php/Red_Apple_cigarettes] * Will it Waffle? (affiliate link) [https://bookshop.org/a/55436/9780761176466] Support the show! Join our membership program. [https://thecinemachefs-shop.fourthwall.com/] Follow The Cinema Chefs on Instagram [http://instagram.com/thecinemachefs] Follow Clara Park on Instagram [http://instagram.com/claraparkcooks] Follow Clara Park on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/claraparkcooks/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/randwiches/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Instagram [http://instagram.com/randwiches] Theme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-paradise-island-inspiring-travel-electronic-177467/]”  and "Elegant Minimal [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-elegant-minimal-384744/]"from Pixabay. Logo by Nikki Newsome [https://nilonewgraphics.com/] Share the show with a friend [Http://thecinemachefs.simplecast.com]!

The Menu - Fine Dining and Burgers

Jenn and Clara debate the pluses and minuses of meals prepared in Michelin-starred kitchens. Is it possible to achieve culinary perfection and still be a nice person? Does it make sense to source hyper-locally for all four seasons in a deciduous climate? Has abusive chef culture gone out of style, and what are the effects on kitchen culture? Plus, the world’s greatest smash burger hits the spot, no matter who you are. Chapters 1:51 About The Menu 2:43 Amuse bouche 5:08 The diners 9:40 What is a Pacojet? 10:42 References to Noma 11:38 How do fine dining restaurants turn a profit? 13:34 Dining as a competitive sport 14:40 The burger 18:56 Our thoughts on pickles 21:47 Culinary terms in The Menu 32:49 Where do you get the best burgers? 35:46 Our next episode 🥄 Other media we mentioned: * 3-Minute Double Smash Burgers by RecipeTin Eats [https://www.recipetineats.com/3-minute-double-smash-burgers/] * Cleaning at Mugaritz [https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=390803632214447] * Soak Your Ground Meat in Heavy Cream [https://lifehacker.com/soak-your-ground-meat-in-heavy-cream-1846145398] Support the show! Join our membership program. [https://thecinemachefs-shop.fourthwall.com/] Follow The Cinema Chefs on Instagram [http://instagram.com/thecinemachefs] Follow Clara Park on Instagram [http://instagram.com/claraparkcooks] Follow Clara Park on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/claraparkcooks/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/randwiches/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Instagram [http://instagram.com/randwiches] Theme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-paradise-island-inspiring-travel-electronic-177467/]”  and "Elegant Minimal [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-elegant-minimal-384744/]"from Pixabay. Logo by Nikki Newsome [https://nilonewgraphics.com/] Share the show with a friend [Http://thecinemachefs.simplecast.com]!

The Platform - Food Waste

Jenn and Clara break down optimal ways to utilize food scraps, how to stretch out ingredients, and how to upcycle all things edible in the Spanish horror film, El Hoyo (The Platform). The duo discusses techniques like pickling, fermentation, and more. Ingredients that are typically viewed as trash can get a second chance at life. Chapters 0:34 About The Platform 3:20 What is a panna cotta? 4:48 Where is The Platform in the movie? 5:24 What to do with leftover wine 6:35 How to use meat bones 9:11 Transform old bread 12:24 Vegetables & fruit scraps 16:19 Using the entire citrus  18:08 Utilizing 100% of a condiment in a jar 20:02 What to do with older fruits & vegetables 22:00 About prosciutto 23:44 Escargot or no? 26:00 Current events 28:05 A slight disagreement about bouillon 30:06 Why you should buy whole fish 34:20 Tips for reducing food waste 38:04 Our next episode 🍔 Links we mentioned: * Don't Throw That Out! Tips to Avoid Food Waste [Don't Throw That Out! Tips to Avoid Food Waste] * Zero Waste Kitchen - Easy Upcycled Cooking Ideas [https://www.upcycledfood.org/blog/zero-waste-kitchen-upcycling-recipe-round-up] Support the show! Join our membership program. [https://thecinemachefs-shop.fourthwall.com/] Follow The Cinema Chefs on Instagram [http://instagram.com/thecinemachefs] Follow Clara Park on Instagram [http://instagram.com/claraparkcooks] Follow Clara Park on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/claraparkcooks/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Letterboxd [https://letterboxd.com/randwiches/] Follow Jenn de la Vega on Instagram [http://instagram.com/randwiches] Theme music by penguinmusic - “Paradise Island [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-paradise-island-inspiring-travel-electronic-177467/]”  and "Elegant Minimal [https://pixabay.com/music/upbeat-elegant-minimal-384744/]"from Pixabay. Logo by Nikki Newsome [https://nilonewgraphics.com/] Share the show with a friend [Http://thecinemachefs.simplecast.com]!