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Slurping Up Ramen-y Goodness With Jay Weinstein

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the chef-educator at the Institute for Culinary Education, Jay Weinstein, to talk about ramen.
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What Is Burns Night? A Celebration of Scottish Poetry, Haggis, and Whisky

January 25 marks Burns Night, a time to celebrate Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns, the way it's been done since 1801 — with traditional Scottish fare. Meaning Scotch whisky and haggis. Here's why we celebrate.
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The best personal outdoor pizza ovens

Not only will you be able to make amazing pizzas in a fraction of the time it takes to make one in an oven, but you’ll have a badass new toy for your yard or porch to show off to all your friends.
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Skip the Jar: Here’s the Perfect At-Home Chorizo Queso Recipe

A party spread is not complete without copious amounts of queso. Here's how to make your own, and do it better than the store-bought brands.
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Yeah That Podcast Episode: Exploring Greenville, South Carolina with Jamarcus Gaston

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with Jamarcus Gaston, TV Host with WSPA TV to talk all things Greenville, South Carolina!
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Monkey 47 Brings Its Special Distiller’s Cut Line Stateside

Tucked away in the idyllic and verdant mountains of southwestern Germany, Monkey 47 has been producing top-notch gin (Schwarzwald Dry Gin) for over a decade now.
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Is the Spärkel Beverage System the New SodaStream?

Spärkel is a carbonator-cum-ingredient-infuser that does the same thing that SodaStream does, but in a slightly different way.
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Learn to Make Okonomiyaki, Savory Japanese Pancakes

'Okonomi means ‘whatever you want,' says Chef Hiro Mitsui of Washington DC's Ramen by Uzu.
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Answering Burning Questions About Candles with Jeremy Fury

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Nicole, Greg, and Sam sit down with co-founder of Fury Bros, Jeremy Fury, to talk about candlemaking, solid colognes, and more.
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How to Grill Burgers The Right Way Every Time

Think you know how to grill a burger? OK. But do you know how to grill the ultimate burger? Chef Kevin Schantz has some tasty suggestions.
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How to Easily Make Duck Confit at Home

To find out how to start confit-ing our own waterfowl, we spoke with Patrick Bassett, executive chef of Forge & Fire at the Groton Inn in Groton, Massachusetts.
The Peached Tortilla

The Peached Tortilla’s Fried Rice Recipe Is Just Plain Delicious

We turn to The Peached Tortilla's Eric Silverstein to find out how to make delicious fried rice every time. It starts with day-old rice.
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Say Goodbye to Cup Noodles: Here’s How to Make Ramen At Home

Learning how to make ramen at home is easy, fast, and delicious. All you need is a few ingredients and a little bit of time to make the perfect bowl. Chef Nick Sorrentino of New York City’s Katana Kitten shares his favorite recipe.
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Much-Needed Quarantine Grooming Tips from Kyle Bardouche, Founder of Jack Henry

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, we sit down with Kyle Bardouche, founder of men's grooming brand Jack Henry.
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You Can Make This Delicious Chicken Sausage Soup With Ingredients You Already Have

Soup has been a comfort food for time immemorial, providing warmth and, well, comfort, for countless people around the world.
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Talking Australian Whisky With Starward Whisky’s Dave Vitale

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the founder of Starward Whisky, Dave Vitale.
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A Cannabis-Infused Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe For 4/20

Surf and Turf? Nah. This is Toke and Tail. Take your favorite crustacean higher with a delicious cannabis-infused lobster mac and cheese recipe courtesy of Joline Rivera, founder and creator of the magazine, 'Kitchen Toke.'
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Serving Up True Italian Cuisine with John DeLucie

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with chef and author John DeLucie to talk about Italian cuisine.
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Zoom Grooming with Celebrity Barber Kenny Duncan

Andis Which new bourbon are we pumped about? What does it take to be a master journeyman? Where are we excited to travel to next? Each week, The Manual Podcast invites an expert, artisan, or craftsman for a roundtable discussion on what’s new, exciting, and unique in their trade. For this week’s episode of The Manual […]
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Talking Lobster, Lobster Rolls, and More with the Founders of Luke’s Lobster

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with co-founders of Luke's Lobster, Luke Holden and Ben Conniff.
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Discussing Moderation and Sobriety During Quarantine with Gabriel Rucker

For this week’s special extra episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with chef Gabriel Rucker to discuss sobriety, especially during quarantine.
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Finding Out What Ready-To-Drink Cocktails Are with Cutwater Spirits’ Yuseff Cherney

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with founder of Cutwater Spirits Yuseff Cherney.
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The Manual Podcast’s Latest Edition of the Quarantine Chronicles

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, the whole gang is here to talk, once again, quarantine living (and, unlike Sublime, the livin' ain't easy).
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Talking Television, French Cuisine, and More with David Burke

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with celebrity chef, author, and restauranteur David Burke.
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Fresh Memorial Day Cocktails to Help You Celebrate this Weekend

This Memorial Day, one way you can show your respect is by ditching the cheap beer and raising something worthy of those who already gave so much so that you didn't have to.
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The Manual Podcast’s Quarantine Chronicles, Episode 3

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, the whole gang is here --one last time -- to talk about one of our own, Nicole Raney.
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Reflecting on Anthony Bourdain’s Death, Two Years Later

In the two years since Anthony Bourdain died, his legacy is still going strong.
Blackout Tuesday

Talking About The State of the Country With Jackie Summers

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, the whole gang is here to sit down with writer, public speaker, and business owner Jackie Summers to talk about the state of the world.
Toys For Dad This Father’s Day

The Coolest Toys For Dad This Father’s Day

Even dads need to have some fun and let off some steam (especially considering looking at the same four walls for months now has probably driven them a little crazy), and this year, you can be the person that gives him that fun.
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Guy Fieri’s Breakfast Burrito Recipe Is the Comfort Food We Need

Now that all-you-can-drink mimosa brunches are a thing of the past, we’re making top-notch breakfasts at home. Enter the Mayor of Flavortown.
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Serving Up a Slice of Pizza Knowledge with Upside Pizza’s Noam Grossman

Serving Up a Slice of Pizza Knowledge with Upside Pizza's Noam Grossman.
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Soccer, Food, and More with Celebrity Foodie Adam Richman

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the former host of Man Vs. Food (as well as many other shows), Adam Richman.
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How to Make Miss Lily’s Jerk Chicken Recipe

To learn how to make jerk chicken at home, we went to the source of some of the best — if not the best — in New York City: Miss Lily’s.
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Looking Fly With Christian Gollayan and the 2020 Grooming Awards Winners

This week Greg and Sam sit down with our own Christian Gollayan to get the inside scoop on (and great tips from) the winners of The Manual Grooming Awards 2020.
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Vodka, Iceland, and More With Reyka Vodka Ambassador Trevor Schneider

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down Reyka Vodka Brand Ambassador Trevor Schneider to talk all things Reyka Vodka (and Iceland).
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Metallica, Whiskey, and More with Master Distiller Rob Dietrich

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with the Master Distiller/Blender of Blackened Whiskey, Rob Dietrich.
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Talking Kerchiefs, COVID, and More with Colin Hanks

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Sam and Christian sit down with actor and business owner Colin Hanks to talk about his company Hanks Kerchiefs.
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Caledonia Spirits Hosts Bee’s Knees Week This September

The point of this cocktail fundraiser is to support 'organizations that work to protect bees and other pollinators,' according to a statement from the distillery.
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25 Years of Dogfish Head Beer with Sam Caligione

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg and Sam sit down with founder of Dogfish Head Brewery, Sam Caligione.
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This Fish Pie Recipe is Perfect for Cold Weather Dinners

If you're looking for a hearty meal for the colder months, look no further than this fish pie recipe from food stylist Alison Attenborough.
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Discovering LA’s Hidden Culinary Gems with Off Menu’s Lucas Kwan Peterson

The Manual Podcast gang sits down with Los Angeles Time's food critic Lucas Kwan Peterson to talk about his new web series, Off Menu, as well as what makes LA such a great food city.
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Talking Traditional and Modern Mexican Cuisine with Saul Montiel

This week on The Manual Podcast, the gang sits down with Saul Montiel, chef at New York City's Cantina Rooftop, to discuss modern and traditional Mexican cuisine (and why his gordita recipe is near-perfect).
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Roasting Coffee Knowledge with Award-Winning Mostra Coffee

This week, The Manual Podcast crew sits down with Jelynn Malone and Mike Arquines, both co-founders of the 2020 Micro Roaster of the Year, Mostra Coffee to talk all things coffee.
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Rabbit Hole London Dry Gin Review: Great for Whiskey Lovers

This London Dry Gin finished in Kentucky rye barrels is part of Rabbit Hole distillery's philosophy of standing out from the crowd.

These Eggplant Schnitzels Are Great for Both Meat-Eaters and Vegetarians

Whether you know the vegetable as eggplant or aubergine, it’s a delicious option when you’re looking to appease people with different palates, especially when it is sliced, breaded, and fried.
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A Perfect (and Easy) Herbs de Provence Rib Roast Recipe

A classic for holiday meals or, really, any special occasion a rib roast shows that not only do you respect high quality meat, but you also know how to cook it without screwing it up – a thing that all of your guests will love you for.
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Sai Oua, Northern Thai Sausage, Might Just Be Your New Favorite Sausage

Sausage is a great all-purpose meat. A mixture of different cuts of meat (sometimes from the same animal, sometimes not) and spices, it’s utility is what makes it so great. You can grill sausage, you can smoke it, you can add it to soups and stews, or slap it on a nice hoagie roll.
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What It Takes to Design a Restaurant, According to Shoo Shoo’s Albert Bitton

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down with Albert Bitton, Co-Owner of Shoo Shoo, a Tel Aviv-inspired restaurant in New York City.
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The Awesome Story Behind Duke Cannon

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast,  Nicole, Greg, and Sam sit down with the co-founder of men's grooming brand Duke Cannon, Sam Swartz.
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The Manual Podcast Discusses Coronavirus, Working From Home, and More

For this week’s episode of The Manual Podcast, Greg, Nicole, and Sam sit down to talk about what everyone is talking about right now, the coronavirus.