Food/Wine Archive

Sausage Recall

Near the end of No Agenda #789, John played a story about a large sausage recall in San Jose, California. I looked up the story and discovered it was Sunnyvale based, New York Sasuage Company, which is the largest producer of Italian sausage in Northern California. Problem is, the sausage, Ernesto’s Pork Sausage is fine,

Star Wars Kraft Macaroni & Cheese

“Now they’ve combined Star Wars with more Slave material” announced Adam Curry. How can be people be still jacked up over a 30 year old movie? Introducing Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner – Star Wars Shapes. Advertised as a collectors item you don’t actually eat, just like the Star Wars toys you still keep in

Deregulated Salamis

During the special edition joke show on Thanksgiving, John Dvorak brought up his love for salamis free of government regulations. Regulated salami’s “taste like crap!” During an Australian broadcast, a NA show producer interviewed a salami expert and asked him silly questions about unregulated salami’s ‘in the morning’. [776.5 :41]

No Agenda Yams

John Dvorak has got a new way to make yams this Thanksgiving! Adam asked John for his recipe for turkey, but John said he makes it differently each year, so he offered up this dynamite yam recipe which he got from Emeril Lagasse. About 4 yams (poke some holes in the top with a fork) Bake for an 1.5 hours

Seakor Polish Delicatessen and Sausage Factory

Dvorak opened NA 775 praising the top quality sauerkraut at San Francisco’s Seakor Polish Delicatessen. Dvorak said it’s made fresh on premises. We’re definitely going to check out Seakor soon! Seakor Polish Delicatessen and Sausage Factory Yelp review 5957 Geary Blvd [map] b/t 24th Ave & 23rd Ave San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 387-8660 websiteseakordeli.com [NA 775 :01]

SodaStream

Adam played a clip of CNBC’s Joe Kernen interviewing the CEO of SodaStream. In the interview the CEO was told that CO2 which SodaStream uses to carbonate beverages, is classified as a pollutant! Before he could defend his product, Kernen told him he was on his side. Dvorak added that he’s discussed these concerns before.

Adam Wants a Subway Sandwich

When things go bad for some people or businesses, sales can go up! For instance after Jared’s (former Subway spokesperson/mascot) was arrested for kiddie porn, sales went up. Sometimes Adam feels like Junior Adam who loves a Subway sandwich. Adam likes a Veggie Combo. Here’s how he orders it: Hi, Welcome to Subway! And you say, I’d like

Black Bun Whopper

Adam was going to take “Jr. Adam” out to Burger King for a treat. He was curious, but he just couldn’t ‘do it’ and get the new Halloween Whopper featuring a black bun. Apparently it turns your poop green. During the discussion it was conjectured it’s probably an urban myth to get the attention of millennials.

No Agenda Beer

Now there’s an Epic No Agenda Beer!~ Dvorak got six bottles from Luke Nichols of Epic brewery of NZ. and declared, “”This beer comes together – astonishing product!”  Adam is irked that John hasn’t sent him his share of the shipment. Dvorak spoke highly of Epic brewery of New Zealand, reporting that one of their beers is even

Cheeba Chews

Adam was gifted some TCH fortified ‘edibles’ to enjoy while camping in Yellowstone. Cheeba Chews are a result of the new cannabis industry booming in Colorado. Cheeba Chews described their product on their website: THE ORIGINAL CHOCOLATE TAFFY, MARIJUANA INFUSED EDIBLE, KNOWN AS CHEEBA CHEWS™ WAS FIRST COOKED IN COLORADO WITH A SIMPLE QUESTION, “WHY

The Really Really Good Jerky Store

If you ever find yourself out in Sweetwater Texas (two hours south of Lubbock). Pop in and get some excellent jerky from Bill and Sweetwater Sue. They helped Adam out when his ‘Flying Burrito’ Airstream rig out of gas while he was headed to Lubbock. 118 State Highway 153 Sweetwater, Texas  (325) 798-3197

K & L Wine Merchants

While discussing the recent earthquake in Northern California’s Napa region, John Dvorak discussed his experience talking to the folks at San Francisco’s K&L Wine Merchants. Apparently, during the  1989 Loma Prieta earthquake the Bordeaux stored in the old-fashioned wooden boxes survived compared to the wine in the cardboard boxes. K & L Wine Merchants 638

Dvorak’s Chili Recipe

Here's Dvorak's oft mentioned chili recipe that was created for a COMDEX chili cook off...

MSG

Dvorak doesn't like MSG very much! MSG has been added to food to food for years to enhance "mouth feel" or Umami to the Japanese.

Horse Meat Steaks

While Dvorak played a clip on wild horses being slaughtered by a Navaho tribe, he described the different horse meat dishes he has eaten. One was a specialty horse meat steakhouse. He thought it makes for better tacos. Adam added that it's been found to be added into many commercial meat products.

Coca Tea

Dvorak extolled the virtues of Coca tea in NA 540 while discussing drug laws. He further explained that you can get this tea in the airport lounges in Peru and other Southern American countries, order some and put the extra tea bags in your pocket! [NA540 1:15]

39 Cent Mac’n Cheese Dinner

Dvorak was shopping the aisles of local Grocery Outlet (or Gross Out) when he came upon the cheapest mac’n cheese dinner yet! Only 39 cents for a package of “dinner”. Includes macaroni and cheese flavored powder. A recent visit to our local Grocery Outlet proved disappointing as they ran out of the Macaroni & Cheese

Lynch-Bages

  Ever the romantic, when John Dvorak got married to his beloved Mimi, he put a way a case of  fine, 1988  Lynch-Bages Bordeaux. This way they can open a bottle every year to celebrate their anniversary. Lynch-Bages is one of the famed Bordeaux estates. Get some of your own here!

Hemp Fudgesicles

While discussing how hemp/cannabis products and culture are becoming hip, John Dvorak reported that he bought these delicious Hemp Fudgesicles which are absolutely fantastic!

Healthysurprise.com

John and Adam have been receiving natural snack assortments from Healthysurprise.com. John isn't so crazy about the kale snacks but they agreed the macaroons were delicious.