This time Russ & Helana talk about cheese. Just like bacon, the more cheese the better. Before that though, we have a long discussion about juicing. Helana has purchased a juicer and she’s juicing the heck out of everything. Apparently watermelon juice is the bomb.
We discuss three great recipes. The first is a decadent Macaroni and cheese from Food Network chef (and Helana’s virtual tv boyfriend) Tyler Florence. He includes some wonderful toppings of additional cheese, bacon and onions. Yum!
The second recipe that you should make is cheese fondue. There are whole restaurants that serve nothing but fondue, but how many times have you made it at home? None, we’re guessing. It is so super easy that everyone out there should make their next party a fondue party. Seriously, do it. There is one small piece of gear required, a fondue pot, but it sounds like a good investment. If you’d like more recipes, that restaurant that I mentioned, The Melting Pot, published their recipes in a book. They’re so sure you won’t do this at home, they’ve given you all their secrets.
Third recipe is from Helana’s own blog, Clearly Delicious, and it’s for a cheese sandwich. Wha-What? A cheese sandwich? ”I make those all the time at home.” you might be thinking, but I doubt you make them like Helana does. Seduction bread from Whole Foods coupled together with three types of cheeses including bleu cheese. What’s not to love?
Email came in from Brenda suggesting a date recipe that Helana asked for on a previous show. She also asked about her dry sticky buns.
BasicFood Prep Term of the Week: Bechamel Sauce
of course. This one is similar to the one that Russ’ grandmother used, except it’s not that awesome mint green color.
First, if you’re at all interested in how Russ’ homemade 
Although frequently known for its pasta-making prowess, Italian cooking is more than just “pasta, pasta, pasta!” Rather, Italy’s culture has a rich history of infused meats, vegetables, olives, and fruits that precede large meals and are some of the culture’s richest in flavors and ingredients. To be Italian is not, necessarily, to indulge in pasta, but to indulge in regionally-inspired favorites that come before the pasta, antipasti.
While the title of the episode is Something Irish, we really focus on just one dish, Bacon & Cabbage. It’s not just a side dish as Russ thought. It’s a complete meal in one pot and it’s all flavored with bacon. Yeah! Take that Internet! We do however discuss other Irish dishes.
