The Chef's Notes Podcast

A brief history of whipped cream

30 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take a look at everyone's favourite dessert topping...This is the brief history of whipped cream

Beef Stroganoff - 30 Minutes Or Less

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Bring back this classic that your family is gauranteed to love. It only takes 30 minutes and it is absolutely delicious. What have you got to lose?

Everything I Know About Cooking Fish

26 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From buying it, to cooking it, here is everything I know about fish

A Brief History Of Pillsbury

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If I told you I would pay you $10.5 billion dollars over 133 years, what would I have to pay you annually? Find out in the brief history of Pillsbury

Restaurant secrets for making better soups

24 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Nothing beats a nice big bowl of homemade soup on a rainy spring day. Use these restaurant secrets to make better soup than you ever thought possible....

A brief history of portabello mushrooms.

23 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Born out of the 1980's health craze and thrust into the spotlight in the 90's the portabello mushroom created the whole idea of the gourmet mushroom. ...

A brief history of both the Easter egg and the Easter Bunny

18 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever wondered what a rabbit who carries around a basket full of eggs has to do with the rebirth of Christ? Yeah, me too. Wonder no more!

When does cooking become fun?

17 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The answer to that question is both more and less complicated then it seems. Let's take a look

A Brief History Of Fruitopia

16 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Way back in the 1990's while the spice girls were the queens of pop, fruitopia was the king of juice. This is the brief history of fruitopia

Pad Thai in 30 Minutes Or Less

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's better than Pad Thai? Making it at home from scratch in under 30 Minutes, that's what

Everything I Know About Greek Food

12 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On this lovely Friday morning i thought I would share with you everything I Know About Greek Food

A Brief History Of Gatorade

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Invented as a way to keep college football players hydrated just over 50 years ago, Gatorade is now one of the biggest brands in the world. Find out e...

Food Porn: A nation is crisis 2

10 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have all seen it. Well lit pictures of food that look to good to be true. Oozing egg yolks and slowly cascading parmesan cheese. Food porn has beco...

A Brief History Of Apples

09 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take another bite out of history and get to the core of it all. This os the brief history of apples

Bangers and mash in 30 minutes or less

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, as we do on Mondays we make a dish in 30 minutes or less. This week we make bangers and mash with mushroom red wine gravy. This is a "gotta mak...

Everything I Know About Curry Pt. 2

05 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are going to look at everything we talked about in part 1 and put it into context. To do that we are going to focus on how to make butter chi...

The Brief History Of Pierogi

04 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Not much is known about the history of Pierogi (or the spelling perogie) here is what we do know...besides the fact that they are delicious. 

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

03 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I talk all about my Mediterranean Chickpea Salad. It is quick to make, delicious to eat and works as a side dish or as a lunch. What's...

A Brief History Of Pop-Tarts

02 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For over 50 years pop-tarta have been delighting children and adults alike. But what don't you know about them? This is the brief history of pop-tarts...

Corn Chowder - 30 minutes or less

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What's better than a big bowl of corn chowder? Making it in less than 30 minutes, that's what

Everything I Know About Curry

29 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There is so much more to curry than what we all grew up with. Let me share with tou everything I know about curry

A Brief History Of Pancakes

28 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I wade through the BS that is the history of pancakes and separate the fact from fiction.

5 simple weeknight desserts

27 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dessert doesn't have to be a complex thing. Step away from the pies and cakes and use ssve time and effort with these five weeknight desserts

A Brief History Of Minute Maid

26 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

At first there was nothing, and then there was sunshine in a glass. Looking into thr history of Minute Maid takes a lot of concentration. Look beyond ...

Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese - 30 Minutes Or Less

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we take a look at the classic of all classics, tomato soup woth grilled cheese. We put this meal together from scratch in well under 30 minutes ...

Everything I Know About Salsa

22 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most versatile and easy condiments to make, salsa is in a league of its own. This is everything I know about salsa

A Brief History Of Old El Paso

21 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

"I cannot believe its not Mexican Food" Old El Paso has been around for A long time. Itnhas introduce generations of people to the idea of Mexican foo...

Homemade Sauerkraut -A Gateway Drug

20 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Sauerkraut is a delicious if not often misunderstood item. Beyond the potential health benefits, and tastyness, making sauerkraut at home opens the do...

A Brief History Of Vegetable Oil

19 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From olive, to coconut, sunflower to soy bean, peanut and everything in between, this is the brief history of vegetable oils

Spicy Noodles -30 Minutes Or Less

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week we make one of my go to quick meals, spicy noodles in 30 minutes or less. This quick and delicious dish qill quickly become one of your go t...

Everything I Know About Pork Chops

15 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If you don't like pork chops it is entirely possible that it's because you have only ever had dry, over cooked ones. Let me show you how to fall in lo...

Secret Aardvark - An Interview With Stacy Moritz

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are doing something a little different on Food In Five. Rather than our usual Thursday Brief History, I am joined by Stacy Moritz, owner of S...

My Guide To Un-Healthy Eating

13 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Put down the kale, push away the quinoa, and say good bye to whole grains. Today is all about junk food. This is my guide to un-healhty eating.

A Brief History Of Vinegar

12 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Since the dawn of civilization people have been screwing up batches of wine and making vinegar. What else do you need to know? Find out here in a brie...

Miso Salmon - 30 Minutes Or Less

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This will be your new favourite salmon dish. Period.

Everything I Know About Braising

08 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most useful cooking techniques there is, braising can be used for a lot of things. This is everything I know about braising.

A Brief History Of Bob's Red Mill

07 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For over 40 years Bob's has been producing high quality whole grain products at low prices. But there is more in yhe Bob's Red Mill bag than you know....

My Journey To Master Homemad Tortillas

06 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This is everything I've learned about making tortillas at home over the last few years. If you have never made tortillas, or even if you have, you sho...

A Brief History Of San Marzano Tomatoes

05 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here is everything you never new about San Marzano Tomatoes

Chicken Pesto - 30 Minutes Or Less

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Want a quick and delicious dinner? Every Monday I share a recipe that can be made in 30 minutes or less. This week it is chicken pesto and garden sala...

Everything I Know About Roast Chicken

01 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Roasting a chicken isn't a complex process but doing it well takes patience and skill. This is everything I know about roasting a chicken.

A Brief History Of Instant Ramen

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A staple of dorm rooms the world over instant ramen is a cheap, easy and delicious food. But there is more than meets the eye to this little noodle bl...

How to make a basic crumble

27 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From apples to pears, peaches to blueberries there isn't much you can't make into a crumble. Here is everything you need to know about how to make you...

A Brief History Of A Brief History

26 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this 100th episode of brief history special I take a look back at som of my favorite things that I've learned over the last year abd the last 99 ep...

Beef and Broccoli - 30 minutes or less

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn to make delicious beef and broccoli in under 30 minutes start to finish.

Everything I Know About Eggplant

22 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Eggplant is another one of those ingredients that we walk by without much thought. Its time to give it some love. Here is everything I know about eggp...

A Brief History Of The Campbell's Soup Company

21 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

With over 150 years of history, there is a lot to know about the Campbell's soup company. Find it all in the brief history of the Campbell's soup comp...

Mastering Pho

20 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The classic Vietnamese noodle soup isn't hard to make. It takes time, but it is time well spent. Today we're learning the ins and outs of how to make ...

A Brief History Of Bologna

19 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's your favourite or least favourite lunch meat, you have to admit that you're a little curious about it, right? Today, we get into the brie...

30 Minutes Or Less - Pork Chops with Smashed Baby Potatoes

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In my new Monday segment, I walk you through cooking a delicious, healthy meal in 30 minutes or less.

Everything I Know About Cast Iron Pans

15 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From seasoning, to cleaning, cooking, and maintaining, this is everything I know about cast iron.

A Brief History Of Le Creuset

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From the beginnings in a small French town almost 100 years ago to the modern, innovative, global brand they are today. This is a brief history of Le ...

A guide to a romantic dinner for two

13 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This Valentine's Day avoid busy restaurants and downtown parking. Make dinner together at home

A Brief History Of The Mars Corporation

12 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Stared at the dawn of the 20th century, Mars corp has a long and interesting history. In this episode of food history, we take a look at the brief his...

Getting to know Swiss Chard

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Swiss Chard is probably one of those vegetables that you walk by all the time and never give a second thought to. Its time to change that and to see w...

A Ship On The Sea

08 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, I wanted to do something a bit different. Today, I didn't really want to talk about food. I wanted to talk about dreams, and about a ship on th...

A Brief History Of Cheese Puffs (cheezies)

07 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been coated in orange dust, all experienced the crunch. We've all felt miracle that is a cheese puff melting on our tongues. Today, today my...

The Great Tomato Taste Test

06 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This simple and cheap experiment can and will change how you understand flavour and how you season your food.

A brief history of margarine

05 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For over 140 years margarine has been causing problems for the dairy industry. Lets take a look at the brief history of margarine

Why we should invite more people over for dinner

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For all of human history food has been a point of connection for people, that is up until recent history. What are we missing? And how do we get it ba...

Everything I Know About Chinese Food pt. 3

01 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the third and final installment of Everything I know about Chinese food we take a look at won tons, vegetable dishes, and soup. It's a do not miss!...

A Brief History Of Ham

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The ham of history goes way beyond the stuff you buy and the deli counter. It is a human tradition that stretches back thousands of years in history. ...

Meal Plans For The Win

30 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Meal plans can take a lot of stress out of your week. They can save you money and prevent waste. What's not to love? Join me as i talk about how to bu...

A Brief History Of Boursin Cheese

29 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Grab some bread, open the box, remove the foil and dig in. Today, we are talking about the brief history of Boursin cheese

Eating nostalgia

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all get cravings for things we wish we didn't. Sometimes you need to satisfy that craving and enjoy a little taste of the past.

Everything I Know About Chinese Food Pt. 2

25 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the second of three installments of my Everything I Know About Chinese Food I talk about noodle dishes and egg rolls

A brief history of bread

24 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For 10000 years or longer nwe have been creating and enjoying bread. Today we are going to discover the history of brwad and how it changed the course...

My take on the new Canadian food guide

23 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The new Canadian food guide was released yesterday. In today's episode I'll share my thoughts on it and talk about what i think it got right and what ...

A Brief History Of Cornbread

22 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For almost 10 000 years corn has been cultivated in the Americas at one point they decided to make it into bread. Find out all about the history of co...

How to taste your food

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today I talk about taste. How to know wheb you need tp add an ingredient or not and I he secrets of salt, pepper, acid, and sweet ingredients.

Everything I Know About Chinese Food pt. 1

18 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

North American Chinese food is a thing unto itself. I grew up eating, my first jib was cooking it, and i love it with all my heart. In this two part s...

A Brief History Of Navel Oranges

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How did all the navel oranges in the world come from one mutation? How did they get their name? And who is Eliza Tibbs and what does she have to do wi...

Side Dish Secrets

16 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Let's cure those side dish blues. With a few simple changes you can make even the most mundane side dish one to remember

A Brief History Of Lobster

15 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

From the garbage pile, to dinning in style, these hard shell crustaceans have been around a while. Let's dig deep and unravel the mystery, Im Chef Ben...

The Five Best Meals Of My Life

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Here are the fove best meals of my life and the lessons I've learned from them. Maybe you'll learn something too.

Everything I Know About Stew

11 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For such a imple dish there sure is a lot to say about it. Find out what you can do to make your stew even better than it already is as I share everyt...

A Brief History Of Refrigeration

10 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We rely heavily on that fridge sitting in our kitchen. But it wasn't that long ago that cold food was a luxury. Find out about the chilly and interest...

5 Tips To Cooking scallops

09 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Learn to cook perfect scallops every time. Your life will never be the same

A Brief History Of Jell-O

08 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How do you like your celery flavoured jell-o? Oh, you don't? Yes, that was really a jell-o flavour. What other mysteries are waiting below the shimmer...

Getting to know Mexican Food

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For over 9000 years the cuisine of Mexico has been developing and maturing. Whatever you think you know is only the tip of the tip of the iceberg.

The Story Of My Pirate Christmas

04 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For those of you who saw some interesting pictures of me on Christmas eve, this is the story behind them and and exactly happened to my

A Brief History Of Recipes

03 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

For most of human history the average person got their recipes by learning them from their parents. But that doesn't mean that people haven't been wri...

How to make healthy food taste good

02 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

If your New Years resolution is to take off some weight than this is the episode for you. Healthy food doesn't have to be bland. So, you can go down a...

Questions of the week ep. 10

22 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I will be answering google auto complete "What is the best way to cook"... beets, pork chops and more.  Last episode of 2018! facebook....

Everything I Know About Christmas Dinner

21 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Turkey, potatoes, carrots and turnip, Brussels sprouts, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. This is my Christmas dinner.

A brief history of hot chocolate

20 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

For over 2500 years people have been drinking hot chocolate. How much has it changed? Facebook.com/benkellycooks Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter....

A look at international Christmas Traditions

19 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how different we may all seem, there are some things that we all have in common. Let's take a look at some international Christmas tradition...

A brief history of Advent Calendars

18 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Learn all about this common Christmas Tradition. Facebook.com/benkellycooks Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter.com/chefbenkelly chefbenkelly.com How...

Getting to know bacon

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The fatty, salty, porky flavour of bacon is the perfect combination. But what do you really know about the stuff? More importantly, what don't you kno...

Questions Of The Week Ep. 9

15 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I will be answering questions about cooking oils, the difference between restaurant food and home cooked food and how to make popcorn on the...

The story of how I got my Red Seal

14 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

It was a cold Yukon morning in early November. The test I was about to write was the culmination of four months or hard studying and fifteen years of ...

A brief history of eggnog

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From a medieval drink called posset to modern day nog. Today we are discovering what we don't know about eggnog.

How to make Espagnole and its Derivatives

12 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the fifth and final installment of my series on the classic French mother sauces we will be looking into Espagnole. Possibly the most versatile of ...

A Brief History Of Hors D'ourves

11 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

First of all let's clarify what an hors d'ourve actually is. Do you know? Facebook.com/benkellycooks Instagram.com/chefbenkelly Twitter.com/chefbenke...

Getting To Know Butternut Squash

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week we will be getting to know butternut squash. How to buy it, prepare it, and pair it. For the written version of this post and and a delici...

Questions Of The Week Ep. 8

08 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This week I will be answering questions about resting steak, shipping baked goods, and more. Check it out. If you have a question that you want answ...

10 Foods To Have On Hand This Holiday Season

07 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Don't let a surprise guest get you down. Be ready to host and entertain at the drop of a hat by having these 10 foods ready and waiting.

A brief history of fruitcake

06 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Love it or hate it, fruitcake is a human tradition that dates back to the Ancient Romans and even the Ancient Egyptians. There is a lot I didn't kno...

How to make Hollandaise Sauce

05 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The fourth and most popular sauce in our Classic Mother Sauce series Hollandaise. Learn how to make it, what can go wrong, troubleshooting, and how to...

A Brief History Of Gingerbread

04 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

From a humble monk named Gregory to the Queen of England gingerbread has a long and storied past. Join me as I answer that one question that has been ...