NC F&B Podcast

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Maple Leafs, Hockey and BBQ... We have a Canadian Visitor! Dec 16, 2021

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Sometimes a little perspective is all you need to snap it all into focus. A BBQ obsessed Canadian e-mailed us from Edmonton, Alberta with an NC itinerary for the ages.

https://www.pittcountybbq.com

Peter Zukiwski of Pitt County BBQ has been studying NC BBQ for years to understand the beauty and technique of what makes the Old North State so special. Peter traveled to NC to visit all of the best producers in the state and dropped by the studios to talk about it. Listen to a one on one interview with Max and Peter as they talk about the various styles of what makes NC unique in the scope of BBQ across the land.

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Best New Restaurant in America Fonda Lupita (One of 11) Dec 09, 2021

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Biridiana and Alondra Frausto of @fondalupitanc in Sanford, NC are one of @eater's best 11 new restaurants in America this year! Fonda Lupita does not serve your typical Mexican fare, rather everything is made how their mom (Lupita) would make it at home (with recipes inspired by Queretaro Mexico where their mom is from). We talk about their journey in the restaurant biz and how they landed in Sanford, as well as how the Eater article has affected their business.

Find out what Menudo is and how what's the deal with quesabirria?

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The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite!

SPOT ON Tech that helps your business grow. Call Tanya 858-213-7820 or email her tanyam@spoton.com

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert

Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

Crazy For Cookies With Bites of Sam Dec 02, 2021

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Sam Hess will turn you into a "cookie monster!"

Compelled to do something to help during the social unrest of June 2020 Sam decided she would use her baking talents to raise money for the Exoneration Initiative. Not only did this help the Black Lives Matter Movement but it proved to Sam that she could use her baking skills professionally. Sam figured out exactly what it would take to quit her day job and follow her passion of baking.

This is a story of passion, inspiration and diligence. Some have said that Bites of Sam are to cookies what Ben and Jerry's is to Ice Cream.

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The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite!

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

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Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

Muscadine Time With Hinnant Vineyards Nov 24, 2021

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Muscadine, we know this will elicit lots of feelings and opinions but the truth is, lots of folks like and buy these wines. Let's dive into why Muscadine sells.

Hinnant Vineyards is one of the top producers of Muscadine wines in North Carolina!

Muscadine is sweet yes.

Muscadine is a group of grapes that is very comfortable in the humid summers of the south.

Muscadine grows very well in North Carolina.

Muscadine provides the capital for North Carolina's burgeoning wine industry to make all types of wine!

Now lets talk turkey, what are you drinking for for Turkey Day? Max is drinking Blackberry wine, Matt is drinking some bugey Grand Gru Champagne out of magnum.

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The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite!

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

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Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

Feed The Kids With The Produce Project Nov 18, 2021

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Mike Shumake is an "ELI" (Extremely Large Individual) but not just in stature, Mike is large in personality and altruistic endeavors.

It's very important to listen to this episode in order to understand:

How Mike combats food insecurity
Why Felicia Trujillo's nickname is Hotfooted Henrietta
Who's right in Max and Matt's battle over the best way to feed our children
What the heck is a Rambutan?
And some Yiddish words…

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The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite!

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert

Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

The Pulse Of The Emerald Isle is at Shepard BBQ Nov 11, 2021

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Brandon Bnice Shepard has discovered his culinary identity and its lucky for the citizens of the Emerald Isle, NC! Despite the grind of making world class BBQ, Brandon partners with his wife Elizabeth to run the front of the house and they stay close to their little girl by bringing her to work to stoke the fire!

Listen in to hear Brandon talk about what it means to him to connect with his cultural roots to make BBQ. Also, learn about some of Shepard's culinary heroes like, Helen Turner, Steve Grady and more. It's a tasty episode!

Support our Sponsors:

The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite!

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert

Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

The fall and Rise of Modern Retail at A Southern Season Nov 04, 2021

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Southern Season was a "Mecca" of all fine Southern culinary goods and it was located in Chapel Hill, NC. A Southern Season had the best wine, an impeccable chocolate selection, the finest crafted cooking tools, the pinnacle of all culinary retail, until it couldn't. Unfortunately, it was impossible in this day and age to maintain the success of this large brick and mortar retail shop (also the restaurant Weathervane and the prominent cooking school). This is the story of how fine specialty goods retail survives & potentially thrives in 2021.

We also get the skinny on Almonds, what are the top selling cooking tools and a refresher on regenerative agriculture.

This episode has it all!

Support our Sponsors:

The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite!

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert

Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

How Kokyu Durham Came To Be. Na' Mean? Oct 28, 2021

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Once David started working in a restaurant he knew that was his path. Highschool became an afterthought and the pursuit of culinary excellence went through Puglia, Italy, New Jersey and thankfully for us North Carolinians ended in Durham! Listen to the amazing path/adventure "Flip" went on to achieve Culinary excellence!

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The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite!

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com

Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert

Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

Red Donut Shop in Lexington, NC Oct 21, 2021

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Time to make the Donuts 🍩 with brothers Saro and David Vay of Red Donuts in Lexington, NC! These Southeast Asian brothers have been in the doughnut biz for 5+ years, whipping out their own unique kind of California-style doughnuts with a Lexington flavor. The name of the shop stems from the business that previously occupied the space, The Red Pig (a BBQ spot)—plus, red's their favorite color. Learn more about this dynamic duo and their delicious doughnuts by tuning into the episode tomorrow!

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The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite!

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com

Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert

Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com

Mediterranean Jewel In The Triangle - Sassool Oct 14, 2021

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The Saleh family has been providing authentic Mediterranean experiences in North Carolina since 1977! Simone Saleh shares the family secrets of bringing the bounties of Lebanon to the Triangle of North Carolina. Hummus, Falafel, Tahini and more, this episode will make you hungry. Grab a piece of pita and fill it up.

Support our Sponsors:

The official Vodka of the NC F&B Podcast: BLUE SHARK VODKA, all the taste without the bite!

Drink Joe Van Gogh Coffee!

Exhale and turn your home into a haven! Visit Exhaleathome.com

Proof Alcohol Ice Cream Think Differently About Dessert

Triangle Wine Company Use promo code 'NCFB' at checkout!

The NC F&B Podcast is Produced and Engineered by Max Trujillo of Trujillo Media

For booking or questions about the show, contact: max@ncfbpodcast.com or matt@ncfbpodcast.com