Dvorak’s COMDEX Chili Is Ben’s Go-To, Modifications and All
Episode 173 of Just Two Good Old Boys has a whole chapter on recipes, and one of them is a house favorite: John C. Dvorak’s COMDEX chili,…
Food/Wine
Try Soylent Mint Chocolate for Breakfast
Darren’s latest diet experiment: swapping breakfast for Soylent, jokingly called “Soylent Green” all episode, on-brand for a show that leans into the bit. His take: “I’m kind…
Beard Meats Food Will Ruin Your Appetite (in a Good Way)
Beard Meats Food is exactly what it sounds like: a guy attempting absurd food challenges — think 4-pound burgers speared together with a sword, giant steaks, the…
Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, Straight From a Listener
A No Agenda producer known as Eli the Coffee Guy runs Gigawatt Coffee Roasters out of La Grange, Illinois, and he keeps mailing Darren bags of it…
Manuka Gold Honey Products
Manuka Gold is a fellow No Agenda producer’s honey business, and they’re running a listener deal through Labor Day: spend $45+ at ManukaGold.com and get a free…
Product Tip: Yousef’s Hummus
Store-bought hummus is a mixed bag, but Yousef’s earns a nod as one of the better grab-and-go options — the kind you forget you bought and rediscover…
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Tea Tip: PG Tips (and Sainsbury’s Red Label)
British tea brands like PG Tips consistently punch above their weight, and there’s real history behind it — long-standing colonial-era trade agreements locked in some of the…
Salt Tip: Fleur de Sel
If you only ever change one pantry staple, make it this. Fleur de sel is hand-harvested from French salt marshes and prized for the way it holds…
Food Find: Nash’s Produce Carrots
If you’re ever road-tripping through Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, make the detour to Nash’s Produce in Port Angeles. Their house-bred carrots are on another level — shockingly crisp…
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Snack Tip: Badia Sazón Total Dip
The easiest party dip upgrade you’ll ever make: grab a container of sour cream and stir in about two tablespoons of Badia Sazón Total, a bold all-purpose…
Wine Tip: 2015 Cru Beaujolais
For genuinely great wine at a reasonable price, look for Cru Beaujolais — a step above basic Beaujolais Village, with recognizable names like Fleurie, Brouilly, and Morgon…
Wine Tip: Retsina (Cheap Greek Wine)
Consider this an “experience it once” recommendation rather than a real endorsement. Retsina is a Greek wine tradition dating back to when wine jugs were sealed with…
Tip of the Day: Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay From Costco
John has got a Chardonnay Costco Wine Tip for the ABC crowd (Anything But Chardonnay). He considers it a very well made ‘unobtrusive‘ Chardonnay. Ferrari-Carano makes very…
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Tip of the Day: Kirkland Signature Moscati d’Asti
It’s Summertime and John Dvorak has a great wine tip with Kirkland Signature Moscati d’Asti. Priced around $7.90 at Costco. John describes it as a spritzy (light…
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Tip of the Day: Freeze Dried Blueberries
“You can’t stop eating them – they’re worse than olives!” John Dvorak exclaimed! He’s describing his new favorite snack, Freeze Dried Blueberries. You can get them at…
Tip of the Day: Badia Complete Seasoning [No Added Salt] All-Purpose Spice Blend
[Update: John reminded us on 5/28/2026 that he recommends the No Salt Added version of Badia Complete Seasoning.] John Dvorak is now restricted from salt due to…
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Tip of the Day: Kirkland Signature Pinot Grigio Friuli, Italy
John Dvorak thinks that Pinot Grigio produced in the United States about ten years ago, was junk wine, but now–it’s pretty good! Recently he’s discovered Kirkland Signature…
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Tip of the Day: 2023 Kirkland Signature Chablis
Check out 2023 Kirkland Signature Chablis from Costco on the CostcoWineBlog.com
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Tip of the Day: Kirkland 2024 Bordeaux Blanc from Costco – only $6.99!
John Dvorak, says this is a great wine pick, especially if you’re an ABC person (anything but Chardonnay). Dvorak describes this wine as refreshing, juicy, with great…
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Tip of the Day: Char-Griller Charcoal Grill with Cast Iron Grill
John Dvorak highly recommends the Char-Griller Charcoal Grill with cast-iron grill. He says the version available at Home Depot (2130 – The Blazer) and at Lowe’s is…
