The Cooking GRRRL

Hey there ya buncha angels! We have such a special guest with us on this episode. Journalist, Javier Cabral. You may know him on social media as "TheGlutster". Javier is the editor of LA Taco as well as an Associate Producer for the Netflix series, Taco Chronicles.  As of this year Javier has also won not one, but TWO James Beard Awards for his involvement with both LA Taco and Taco Chronicles.

Prior to that, Javier was a restaurant scout for the legendary food journalist, the late and great Jonathan Gold whilst being a punk rocker and attending back yard punk shows in East Los Angeles.

We talk about our love for Los Angeles and Southern California, the punk bands we both grew up on, backyard punk shows, food journalism, Javier's favorite places to travel to in Mexico, and much much more.

Follow Javier  on Instagram @theglutster and his website theglutster.com
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And don't forget to watch Taco Chronicles on Netflix, there's some serious and insightful history on the origins of all our favorite tacos. 

Hey there ya buncha cuties! This week we have an incredible musical guest all the way from the UK, Jason Williamson of the band/duo, Sleaford Mods. Jason along with bandmate Andrew Fearn have been making music that's abrasive, minimalist and embittered with explorations of austerity-era Britain, culture, and working class life, delivered in Williamson's East Midlands accent.

"Undoubtedly, absolutely, definitely the world's greatest Rock and Roll band: Sleaford Mods!" - Iggy Pop 

Since quarantine, Jason has been doing a bit on instagram where he's dubbed himself, "Baking Daddy" where he showcases his baking talents while being both smutty, sexy and hilarious.

We talk about early life in Britain, current life in lockdown, the many food references Sleaford Mods plays around with in their songs, and staying positive during strange times.

They have a new single out now, "Mork and Mindy" featuring singer Billy Nomates. They also just announced their new album, Spare Ribs. Out January 15, 2021 on Rough Trade.

https://www.sleafordmods.com/

Hello ya bunch of angels! 

This week I talk to Devonna “Bonna” Banks of Butter Bakery located in Pasadena, CA. Devonna and I met when I saw a post on Twitter about her cookies and supporting a Black woman owned business! Devonna and I talk about what it is like to have a complete career change, how our grandmas helped shape us into the foodies we are today and how we really want to open a taco stand in Detroit. This is a special episode and I hope you all enjoy! Please follow Butter Bakery on Instagram @_butterbakery , support a local business and support black women!!!!!

Howdy friends! This week we have a very special episode with Nick Schreiber who is the chef and owner of @bellesbagels . Belle’s is a really special place not just because I have the opportunity to work there but because we all really care about what we are making. Belle’s has been serving Northeast Los Angeles affordable hand-rolled bagels for 5 years now and is only getting stronger.  This episode is a peak into my everyday life and something I’m proud to be apart of. Enjoy ya angels

Hey there ya buncha cuties! We have such a special episode for you! This episode’s guest is Adam Turla! The singer of one of my absolute favorite bands, Murder by Death. Not only is Adam of Murder by Death fame but he is actually the co-owner of the Louisville, Kentucky restaurant, Lupo alongside his band mate/wife, Sara Balliet. Lupo serves seasonally inspired Neapolitan pizza, Italian dishes & cocktails in a circa-1860s brick building.

Adam and I talk about him being first generation Italian-American, his grandmother’s amazing authentic Italian dishes, being a touring musician while owning and operating a restaurant and much much more. 

If you’re a huge fan of Murder by Death like me then you should subscribe to their new patreon! There you’ll find exclusive Murder by Death songs, merch, podcasts, journal entries written by MBD that you won’t find elsewhere and more!

Support your local independent owned restaurants AND your favorite independent artists/bands. Buy lunch, buy a band shirt or record during these times!

www.murderbydeath.com @pizzalupo www.patreon.com/murderbydeath

Hey you buncha cuties! We have an exciting episode for you this week. We talked to the owner of Burger Lords, Fred Guerrero. Burger Lords is a beloved vegan staple here in Los Angeles with two locations. One in Chinatown and one in Highland Park. We talk about his family's lineage in the LA restaurant scene, going from serving both vegan and non-vegan options to now Burger Lords being strictly vegan and much much more.

Follow @burgerlords on Instagram and check them out if you live in the Los Angeles area if you haven't already. You won't be disappointed. Also support your favorite local restaurants if and when you can.  

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Hello ya bunch of cuties! 

This weeks episode we talk to Jeffrey Vance, he was the head chef of No Anchor located in Seattle and a plant based pop up called Bok Choy by PRD in Los Angeles. Jeffrey shares his experiences in starting from being a 16 year old trying to save up some money for records and skateboards into falling in love with a world of cooking. We talk about the vibrant food scene of Seattle, forging in Washington and transitioning to Los Angeles. We are so happy that Jeffrey was able to talk to us and hope you enjoy! Follow Jeffrey on Instagram at @out.of.step and @bokchoylosangeles 

Thanks for joining and see you next week! 

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Hey there all you cuties! This week we have a very special guest Phuong Tran, the chef and owner of Croft Alley located in Melrose Place also newly in Beverly Hills. Phuong took me under his wing when I mentioned that I wanted to pursue a career in culinary two years ago. He demonstrates respecting the product given and creating a beautiful dish done with intention. We talked about philosophy, art, catering for Kanye West’s Sunday Service and how music influenced his cooking. This is a truly special place made by a truly one of a kind Chef. Follow Croft on instagram @croftalley. Thank you so much for joining and please subscribe! 

Hey there all you cuties. We have an exciting episode for you! I talked with chef and owner, Jonathan Whitener of All Day Baby here in Los Angeles. All Day Baby has "Unusual sandwiches, comfort food classics, drinks & pastries in a bright storefront.", right on Sunset in Silverlake. If you're ever in the neighborhood I highly, HIGHLY suggest checking it out. It's a big red building, so you can't miss it. 

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The cooking GRRRL podcast is brought to you by Lauren Bethke being inspired and in aw of chefs and their minds. From pop-ups, food trucks and sit down restaurants we are getting into the brains of the chefs who create the dishes we dream about. 

This weeks episode we are talking to a very special friend of mine Adrian Garcia and his adventure from the Vegan Pop-up scene into being the chef of his own two restaurants. Follow @naughtyboysushi and @itsnaughtypanda