Food/Wine Archive

Hawkins Cheezies for Cheezy Substrate

No Agenda Producer Robert Majors sent John Dvorak a bag of Hawkins Cheezys. Think of it as Canadian Cheetos. It’s a terrific product and you can get them from Amazon. John says he hasn’t found them in a store. John Dvorak: I want to thank Robert Majors for sending me a big, giant triple bag

Get Johnnie Walker Green Label Blended Scotch Whiskey

A recently dubbed Knight of the Round Table requested some Johnnie Walker Blue Label Scotch be served, so Adam asked John if it’s really good. John confirmed it’s great but it’s very expensive; between $215 to $250 per 750ml bottle. John further added that for the money, Johnnie Walker Green Label is a better value

Blue Heirloom Eggs from Costco

John dropped a quick tip while discussing exotic emu and ostrich eggs–get the Heirloom Blue eggs from Costco. We saw these a couple of months ago in our local (West Coast) Costco. Pretty awesome for the money. BTW, Tina Curry reports and, we have confirmed, that Costco now has 24 eggs for only $8.35. We

Tip of the Day: P.A.N. Gluten Free Pancake and Waffle Mix

John Dvorak was on a quest to find a way to make delicious gluten-free pancakes for his wife, Mimi. He discovered P.A.N. Gluten Free Pancake and Waffle Mix. John mixes this up with buttermilk and an egg, and he challenges anyone in the world to tell that it has no wheat in it! John reports

Tip of the Day: Jumbo Eggs

John’s latest Tip of the Day is Jumbo Eggs. So when you go shopping and you see Jumbo eggs – get them! You get twice as much egg for the money and, sometimes you get a double-yolk! On a sad note, John explained that this usually means the laying hen is done for.

Tip of the Day: Melinda’s Fire Roasted Jalapeño Sauce

John is sometimes tired of his own cooking, that’s why he tries spices and sauces made by other chefs. Today his tip is the outstanding Melinda’s Fire Roasted Jalapeño Pepper Sauce. Melinda’s makes a variety of terrific pepper sauces and products available directly on their website but you have to order $45 min. to get

Tip of the Day: Zeus Greek Seasoning

Want to elevate your next dish? Malaka, we have a hot tip for you: Zeus Greek Seasoning! John Dvorak can’t say enough about this outstanding product. Adam was surprised he took the shortcut of using a premixed seasoning since John used to own a spice shop. Dvorak explained that’s quite acceptable if it’s an outstanding

Tip of the Day: Glencairn Whiskey Glass – The Official Whiskey Glass

It’s always great to have the appropriate glass to drink your beverage, especially with alcoholic beverages. John Dvorak has this great tip of these gorgeous Glencairn Whiskey Glasses to sip your fine single malt, or any other kind of scotch whiskey. Shop for the Glencairn glass on Amazon! John: In this case, we’re going to

Would You Eat a Groundhog? “Unmentionable Cuisine”

At the beginning of No Agenda #1735, Adam played a clip about Groundhog Day. John Dvorak then started discussing eating groundhogs and mentioned the book, Unmentionable Cuisine by Calvin W. Schwabe. This book has horrible recipes featuring rats and other vermin. Turns out, this book was also mentioned on No Agenda way back in 2010!

Too Many Eggs!

Recently John C. Dvorak pointed out that NoAgendaFun.com had a good collection of Tips, Books, Movies, etc., but it was missing Too Many Eggs, the book his wife, Mimi Smith-Dvorak authored. We were shocked as we thought we posted this useful tome on all things eggs. Well, we found we made a note for it,

Costco Hot Dog: Adam Not Happy

On a recent trip to his local Costco, Adam was disappointed with the current version of the $1.50 hot dog. Adam: But you know, the one thing they still have is the $1.50 hot dog in a drink, which people revolted over them trying to raise the price on that. Yeah. Well, it’s a scam. Why?

Tip of the Day: John Dvorak’s Olive Oil Primer

In this edition of Tip of the Day, John C. Dvorak tells us everything we need to know about olive oil. Costco’s Kirkland Italian Oil is one of his favorite picks for price and quality. Dvorak: …a few basics. Olive oil only keeps for two years, max, and has to be kept in… Adam: This

Burger Update: Burger King Bacon Melt

Correction Update! During No Agenda #1744, John Dvorak reported that this story was incorrect and it should be about the Bacon Melt from Burger King! Adam: You got a burger update. John: Yes. The Bacon Melt on sale at Jack in the Box Burger King is quite edible. Adam: Now, does that come with bread?

Tip of the Day: French Wine Rating Stickers

John Dvorak is a proponent of French wine rating stickers. These are particular to French Bordeaux. Another popular wine rating system for buyers to consider are Parker scores from wine expert, Robert Parker. “When you’re buying wine, particularly Bordeaux, you’ll often see wines with little stickers on them that say things like 91 or 92

Tip of the Day: Goya Adobo Seasoning – This Stuff is Amazing!

John C. Dvorak is ecstatic over Goya Adobo Seasoning! He explains, “Get the plain adobo, and you put it on steaks, you put it on chicken, you can put it in your salad, you can put it anywhere. This stuff is amazing. And here’s the kicker, unlike a lot of these spice blends, there’s absolutely

Tip of the Day: Shopping Guide for Persimmons

If you’ve ever encountered a bright orange, tomato-like fruit on a grocery store shelf and wondered, What is that?, you’re likely looking at a persimmon. A culinary gem with deep roots in global history, persimmons are as mysterious as they are delicious. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or a curious newbie, the No Agenda Show’s Shopping

Tip of the Day: Instant Umami with Red Boat Fish Sauce

John enjoys getting instant umami in his dishes – from meat dishes to spaghetti, by using Fish Sauce. He recommends starting with Red Boat brand. John C. Dvorak: I got a culinary tip, which I’ve beensitting on for a while and boy, that hurts. And this is a product that is used in Southeast Asian

Tip of the Day: [Update] Costco Bordeaux Wine Box Back in Stock

John was happy to report that the Costco Bordeaux Wine Box is back in stock. We can confirm and saw it on the shelf inside our Santa Cruz, California Costco. John C. Dvorak: Hey, by the way, the Costco here finally got that French wine Bordeaux quadruple box. Finally! Adam Curry: Oh, it didn’t have

Tip of the Day: Reusable Food Storage Bags

Another tip from Mimi Dvorak! Resuable food storage bags. These are thick ziplock-style reusable food storage bags that are thick and sturdy. Made out of silicone and are dishwasher safe. Preferred brands are IdeaTek or Lerine. According to John Dvorak, they freeze well and don’t get weird when they get frozen. Shop for these bags

Tip of the Day: JCD’s Raw Egg Milkshake

JCD makes a raw egg milkshake every show day. The raw egg is optional, but his Raw Egg Milkshake contains two espresso shots that are usually prepped and refrigerated the night before, 8oz of milk, a tablespoon of bee pollen, a heaping tablespoon of chia seeds, and six drops of Biosill (a supplement from Japan