The Good Vanilla

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Episode 73 : Flavors and Flowers (Season 8 : Episode 8) Aug 19, 2022

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This week we are celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Bridgehampton Florist and Ina is whipping up a fabulous menu for the after hours festivities! First up is bruschetta with roasted pepper and gorgonzola followed by chicken salad Veronique with a tarragon sauce and green grapes. Ina brings it on home by surprising Michael with the best chocolate cake in the world, his Grandmother's famous double chocolate cake!

Episode 72 : Classics Made Over (Back to Basics : Season 19 : Episode 7) Aug 12, 2022

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This week Ina is making over her favorite comfort foods! On the menu is seared tuna and avocado rolls with chipotle mayo, spaghetti carbonara with fresh spring greens, chocolate-dipped brown sugar shortbread cookies, and OUTRAGEOUS garlic bread. Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 71 : Cocktails and Cookies with Amanda Kuchinski (Back to Basics : Season 11 : Episode 8 Aug 05, 2022

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This week we are joined by fellow podcaster, dog lover, and Nick's FAVORITE Squirrel Friend, Amanda Kuchinski!! Rob Marshall, his partner John DeLuca, and their adorable dog Gilly are stopping by Ina's house for Cocktails and Cookies! On the menu are whole wheat and peanut butter biscuits, jalapeño cheddar crackers, blood orange cosmos, and breakfast ricotta with wild berries and maple syrup! How fabulous is THAT?

Episode 70 : Good Cheese (Back to Basics : Season 19 : Episode 8) Jul 29, 2022

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How CHEESY is that? This week Ina is whipping up some seriously cheesy dishes that include fresh crab nachos, ricotta and fig cake, baked Raclette, and goat cheese panko rack of lamb! You feta believe this episode is not to be missed! Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 69 : Birthday Breakfast with Remy Germinario (Back to Basics : Season 2 : Episode 6) Jul 22, 2022

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This week we have master impressionist and Food Network super fan Remy Germinario on the podcast! We chat about Ina, meeting Ree Drummond, and what makes a good Ina impersonation. Then its time for Bobby Liberman's Birthday Breakfast with a menu consisting of scrambled eggs with goat cheese, country hash browns, tomato kabobs, breakfast sausage with mustard sauce, corn muffins, and blood orange mimosas (Barbara's recipe) "Hmmm....." Follow Remy on TikTok and Instagram @remygerminario Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 68 : Boss for Dinner (Season 7 : Episode 1) Jul 15, 2022

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This week Ina's boss Stephen Drucker is coming over for dinner and she is preparing the ultimate high/low back yard feast! On the menu is an antipasto platter, spaghetti (sketti) and meatballs, and homemade garlic bread. For dessert, things get MESSY as Ina serves up homemade ice cream sodas with homemade raspberry and chocolate sauce. Will Ina get that raise she's been hoping for? Tune in to find out! Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 67 : Rehearsal Dinner (Back to Basics : Season 6 : Episode 4) Jul 08, 2022

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Wedding bells are ringing this week on The Good Vanilla as Ina swoops in to help Barbara Libath plan her son's rehearsal dinner. The menu is a mixture of delicious store bought items and homemade dishes that are sure to have everyone at the party saying, "I do!" The appetizers include chunky bleu cheese and yogurt dip, roasted shrimp with cocktail sauce, and homemade guacamole. For the main course, its New England clam chowder, lobster rolls, and barbecued brisket (with pickles and old fashioned baked beans to boot!) Throw in Ina's tarragon potato salad and her classic vegetable coleslaw and there is no question that this rehearsal dinner is going to be FABULOUS! Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media! Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 66 : All Aboard with Ben Mandelker (Season 8 : Episode 6) Jul 01, 2022

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Ben Mandelker (Watch What Crappens) is on the podcast this week and we are breaking down some nautical nonsense in East Hampton! We talk about the good ole' days of Food Network, Ben's favorite Ina recipes, and the mutual realization that Barbara Liberman is the unofficial villain of East Hampton. On the menu is orzo with roasted shrimp, spicy eggplant dip, lime daiquiris, and a decadent coconut cake. Follow Ben Mandelker on Instagram and Twitter @benmandelker Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 65: American Classics (Back to Basics : Season 14 : Episode 8) Jun 24, 2022

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This week Ina is turning up the volume on American classics with a menu that includes grilled New York strip steak, iceberg salad with bleu cheese dressing, foolproof buttermilk fried chicken, peanut butter and fudge ice cream sandwiches, and twist on the South Side cocktail! How American is THAT? Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 64 : The Homecoming (Season 1 : Episode 11) Jun 10, 2022

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This week we are throwing it back to the early days of The Barefoot Contessa with a Friday night dinner for Jeffrey! On the menu is roast chicken, roasted vegetables, and homemade tiramisu. This episode is chock-full of unnecessary pauses, a trip to the chicken slaughterhouse and a bonkers ending centering around Ina's penchant for saving chicken carcasses! How fun is THAT?

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