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Amuse News

Heritage Radio Network

Amuse News is your source for food news, interviews from the food world, and more. We’ll engage with food storytellers—from chefs to advocates to people working in the field. Publishing multiple days a week, Amuse News is a destination for everyone who’s looking for a fun and insightful look at the world of food.

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Amuse News is your source for food news, interviews from the food world, and more. We’ll engage with food storytellers—from chefs to advocates to people working in the field. Publishing multiple days a week, Amuse News is a destination for everyone who’s looking for a fun and insightful look at the world of food.

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English


Episodes
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1% for the Planet Global Summit

10/21/2024
Thanks for joining as we talk about the 1% for the Planet Global Summit. And check out Cornucopia Institute and Zafran, two of the organizations I spoke with. Take our HRN Audience SurveyProgressive Hedonist—Dr. Ayanna Elizabeth JohnsonKnead to Know—Steven Clarke (Golden Krust) & Lily McQueenBeer Sessions Radio—The Cayuga Lake Scenic BywayAmuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:20:36

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Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund Annual Event!

10/3/2024
We are joined by our fellow and food journalist Jessica Gingrich, who reported from the Anne Saxelby Legacy Fund annual benefit at Chelsea Market in NYC. We talk about Anne's legacy, the event, and include a lot of attendee commentary. Cover photo credit: Romanchophoto and Mike Vitelli. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:16:18

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Jesse Ito

9/23/2024
On this episode we sit down with Jesse Ito of Royal Izakaya, one of Philadelphia's best and most well-regarded sushi restaurants. We talk with Jesse about his cooking past and inspiration, bringing izakaya and omakase together, how music is used in Royal Izakaya, and a lot more. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:32:28

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Christine D'Ercole

9/18/2024
Today I'm joined by co-host Amy Currie and our special guest Christine D’Ercole (Instagram) is a writer, public speaker, decorated competitive cyclist, Peloton instructor, and founder of Wordshop™, a workshop in self-talk. Through storytelling and interactive journaling, Christine provides practical and powerful tools for navigating the terrain of deprecatory self-talk to change the way we think about who we are and who we are capable of being. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:41:14

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A Feast for the Senses

9/9/2024
Thanks for joining us today! Below are your links from today's show. More later this week! A Feast for the Senses—get tickets now!Knead to Know! Now on HRN.Are These Corporations Pocketing Your Kid’s Lunch Money?36 Hours in Door County, WisconsinBord Bia on The SpeakeasySnacky Tunes: The Benjamin Hollywood & Rodes RollinsAmuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:13:48

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Unexpected Lessons from an Unknown Place

8/23/2024
Today we're joined by Steve Hoffman, the author of A Season for That: Lost and Found in the Other Southern France. And please consider joining us for our 15th anniversary event, A Feast for the Senses, on September 29. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:24:23

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Amuse News 8/16 — Chef Joey Maggiore

8/16/2024
Today's guest is Chef Joey Maggiore, author of Brunch King: A Cookbook. Fun conversation, thanks for joining! A Feast for the Senses—get tickets now! Bittman with Michael Bennet Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:20:16

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Amuse News 8/14 — Seaflow Ocean Gin

8/14/2024
Join us as we talk to Manya Rubinstein of ISCO about their Seaflow Ocean Gin and a bunch of other topics. Also... A Feast for the Senses—get tickets now! KCRW Good Food—Featuring Meat + Three! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:24:36

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Amuse News 7/23 — Marisel Salazar

7/23/2024
Today's guest is Marisel Salazar, who joins us to talk about her new cookbook, Latin-Ish. Enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:23:44

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Amuse News 7/16 — Barkha Cardoz

7/16/2024
Very excited to have Barkha Cardoz of Cardoz Legacy as our guest today. Please enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:30:08

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Amuse News 7/9 — Yasmin Fahr

7/9/2024
Thanks for joining as we talk to Yasmin Fahr, a cookbook writer, recipe developer and a contributor to NYT Cooking. We talk about her new cookbook, Cook Simply, Live Fully. Among the other things mentioned in this episode: Inside Julia’s Kitchen: Meet Alice Waters AgainMeat + Three: Our Cheese, OurselvesNYT: Favorite Nutrition Takeaways from 2024 (So Far)Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:22:16

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Amuse News 6/28 — Hope in the Water

6/28/2024
Today I'm speaking with Jennifer Bushman of Fed by Blue about the new documentary series Hope in the Water. Enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:21:16

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Amuse News 6/27 — Fancy Food Show

6/27/2024
Thanks for joining us for this conversation with Ceybon AF's Dr. Giulietta Octavio, along with a quick recap of the great Fancy Food Show in NYC. Enjoy! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:17:20

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Amuse News 6/13 — Karen Katz (former EP of Emeril Live)

6/13/2024
Thanks for joining us today to talk with Karen Katz, author of the new book Getting Sauced: How I Learned Everything I Know About Food From Working in TV. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:19:52

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Amuse News 6/11 — Food News

6/11/2024
Thanks for joining as we run down some of the things we've been reading and listening to this week. Among the things discussed: James Beard Award WinnersFood with Mark Bittman: Fadi KattanProof Podcast: Buy Me Some Biryani and Cracker JacksGrist: Heat waves making restaurant workers unsafeFERN: The cafeteria as classroomBeer Sessions: Live from CiderFeast in Portland, MaineCulture + Flavor: Chef Jonny Rhodes | The Violence of HungerGastronomica: "The Climate Reality for Independent Restaurants”Meat + Three: The Great Meat and Three Debunk-isodeAmuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:14:03

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Amuse News 6/4 — Celebrating World Ocean Day

6/4/2024
Thanks for joining us as we talk with Nicole Condon of the Marine Stewardship Council about World Ocean Day. Check out their work and get involved! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:21:04

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Amuse News 5/31 — Mark Bittman

5/31/2024
Today I got to speak with the legendary Mark Bittman, of The Bittman Project, among many other things. He also mentioned Community Kitchen as a project he's deeply involved in. A few things mentioned in the episode: Gastropod: Sugar’s Dark ShadowTime Out’s 20 Best Cities for FoodiesNYT: In ‘Where to Eat,’ Digesting the Complex New York Dining SceneSpill & Dish: Summer Fancy Food Show Preview with Anthony Mangieri of Una Pizza NapoletanaMeat + Three: Identity Crisis: Authenticity in a Changing Food LandscapeAmuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:30:59

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Amuse News 5/29 — INDAY NYC

5/29/2024
Thanks for joining us to talk to Basu Ratnam, the creator of INDAY, an Indian restaurant group in NYC. Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:18:16

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Amuse News 5/24 — Complex History of Pralines

5/24/2024
Thanks for joining! Today we talk to HRN intern and journalist Jess Gingrich, who was the lead producer on the most recent episode of Meat + Three, "The Bittersweet History of Pralines." Among other things discussed on the show: America’s Test Kitchen’s Proof Series Special Season: 100 ProofThe Food Chain: The Burrito Story“Day Zero” for water in MexicoSwitched on Pop / Gastropod: Is pop music just fast food?Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:34:52

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Amuse News 5/23 — Erling Wu-Bower

5/23/2024
Thanks for joining. Today we talk with Chef Erling Wu-Bower of Maxwells Trading in Chicago. We talk about Erling's roots in New Orleans, the parallels between music and food, his restaurant, the food scene in Chicago, and desert island records! Amuse News is hosted and produced by RJ Bee and Heritage Radio Network. Original music by Amar Sastry.

Duration:00:28:23