Episodes
In this tasty season two finale, the fabulous Deb Arnold is back talking to Trina and Bob all about Passover. Deb gives an overview of Passover and its all complexities, including unleavened foods, grains, foods from different regions, Seder traditions, etc. There are rabbit holes, and they are DELIGHTFUL. The group dishes about all the foods: lamb shank, horseradish, parsley, eggs, haroset, gefilte fish, matzo ball soup, brisket, potato kugel, tzimmes, liver, matzo brei (sweet and savory),...
Published 04/02/23
In this delectable episode, Bob talks about his Egyptian adventures and the food they ate along the way. Bob dishes about the classic mediterranean foods (hummus, etc.), markets, meats, fish, stuffed pigeon, foul (pronounced “fool”), local breads, and koshari. We also chat about homemade hummus. Put on your Indiana Jones Raiders of Lost Ark hats and join us for a culinary trip to Egypt!
Music: Morning Stroll - Josh Kirsch, Media Right Productions https://youtu.be/Jt5YsCsv9Sc
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Published 02/17/23
Argentina is legendary for meat and wine, but there is so much more deliciousness! Join Trina and Bob as they chat with their Argentinian pal, Mika Armelini, and she dishes all about Argentinian foods! Mika talks about a corn soup called locro, all things dulce de leche, pasta, meats, bbq / asado, pizza, empanadas (all the fillings, including a filling that is disliked), choripán, wine, and SO MUCH CHEESE! It sounds like food heaven!!
Music: Morning Stroll - Josh Kirsch, Media Right...
Published 01/29/23
If you’re ready to learn about Hanukkah foods, we have the podcast for you! Join Bob, Trina and their delightful friend, Deb Arnold. Deb explains the origins of the Hanukkah holiday, the miracle of the oil, and the traditional foods eaten during the Festival of Lights. We dish about all the fried foods - bunuelos (or bimuelos), sufganiyot, and LATKES!! Who doesn’t love fried potatoes? We talk about the latke-making process, and the great latke topping debate! Deb also shares some tips for...
Published 12/11/22
It’s time to get holiday-ready and talk all things Thanksgiving foods. Bob and Trina dish about turkey (or ham?), green bean casserole, mandatory / must-have dishes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, early Thanksgiving celebrations, Bob’s turkey tips (Bob has VERY strong feelings about brining), the great midwestern jello salad debate (Trina has VERY strong feelings about this topic), and more. Join us and share your must-have Thanksgiving dishes in the comments.
Music: Morning Stroll - Josh...
Published 11/20/22
In this flavorful episode, Bob and Trina are joined by many delightful friends to talk about the versatile, yummy Venezuelan dish, arepas. Yira Garcia is our resident arepas expert and taught a few of us how to make arepas. In the pod, she gives an overview of arepas, talks about the various fillings (“that make your heart pop!”), and a few arepas debates! Then we jump to a co-located cooking session with Christina and Ben where we make arepas with chicken, avocado, and mayonnaise and talk...
Published 10/31/22
After a fun-filled hiatus, Bob and Trina are back dishing all about brisket. Trina talks about smoking brisket at home and what they’ve learned while picking up BBQing as a Covid hobby. Bob dishes about the “lazy man’s brisket” and opens a lively discussion about sauce on brisket. Join us for some briskety goodness!
Music: Morning Stroll - Josh Kirsch, Media Right Productions https://youtu.be/Jt5YsCsv9Sc
Published 10/02/22
Bob and Trina kick off season two which will feature a new dish each episode and we start with GUMBO! Bob’s brother, Steve, joins us a long-time gumbo aficionado. The trio talk all things gumbo: getting to know about it, Heaven on Seven in Chicago, Emeril, the roux, the meats, the veggies, etc. Join us for some gumbo inspo!
Published 02/10/22
It’s the holidays, so Trina and Bob dish about holiday food traditions starting with legendary holiday cookies in their families, including Trina’s mom’s famous candy cane and date cookies. Then they dish about savory traditions including Reubens, turkey, Cajun Christmas and ham. Lastly Bob shares all about the Star Wars Life Day foods.
Published 12/17/21
It’s fall / winter (aka cozy season), so let’s dish about soups!! Bob and Trina talk autumnal soups, including, squash, lentil, ham-bean soup, chili, and carrot bisque. They discuss regional chili traditions, and Bob shares a chili tradition that Trina just can’t fathom. Lastly, Trina gives a sourdough update and how she’s prepping for panettone. Get cozy and join us!
Published 12/05/21
The multitalented Christina Castelli is in the house! Join Bob and Trina as they learn about the magic of tabletop fermentation with the delightful Christina. They discuss fermenting sauerkraut, sourdough bread, yogurt, etc. If you’re starting to think about starting any starter, start here!
Published 11/28/21
Meet Harrison, the genius behind Trina Cucina’s graphics and visuals!! Bob, Trina and Harrison dish about pie, homemade ice cream, New Orleans cuisine, BBQ, Famous Dave’s, instant pot love, air fryer skepticism. The conversation is a delightful tour of culinary goodness!
Published 10/05/21
It’s Trina Cucina’s first ever guest: Francesca!! The gang starts with dishing about gumbo, a hot tip from Emeril and beignets. Then we hear about Francesca’s bread journey, applying what we know as a learning professional to bread baking, focaccia, all things pizza.
Published 09/12/21
Trina dishes with Bob about the best things she ate on her trip to Italy, AKA Operation Pasta. What was her #1 favorite thing? Focaccia, gelato, seafood? Join Trina and Bob to find out!
Published 08/25/21
Join Bob and Trina for some laughs as they talk about bread confessions, sourdough starters, bread shaming, focaccia and pizza.
Published 06/23/21
Welcome to Trina's cucina. Join Trina and Bob for their first Trina Cucina podcast as they talk about what the podcast is all about, getting started with baking bread and learning to cook! Trina recommends books on beginning to bake bread and shares her learning journey from no-knead bread to flops with brioche to success with using a poolish.
Published 06/03/21