Episodes

  • Batch #68 - Chef Kriss Harvey LIVE: National Pastry Conference

    Batch #68 - Chef Kriss Harvey LIVE: National Pastry Conference
    Oct 22 2024
    One more time! Live from 2024 PastryCon, Abby and Jen welcome Chef Kriss Harvey, award-winning pastry chef, chocolatier, and author, to talk cross-cultural influence, the importance of learning from the masters, and keeping chocolate the main player in chocolate making - fine by us! Learn more (and check out his e-book) at krissharvey.com
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    27 mins
  • Batch #67 - Chef Adriano Zumbo LIVE: National Pastry Conference

    Batch #67 - Chef Adriano Zumbo LIVE: National Pastry Conference
    Sep 30 2024
    Coming to you live from the 2024 National Pastry Conference in Charlotte NC, international superstar Chef (and Dark Lord of Pastry) ADRIANO ZUMBO sits down for a chat with Amused Bouche and reminds each of us to follow our passion: you never know where it might lead you.
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    22 mins
  • Batch #66 - 2024 NCRLA Chef Showdown

    Batch #66 - 2024 NCRLA Chef Showdown
    Sep 9 2024
    After a year of waiting, the Chef Showdown is back! Jen and Abby recount their experience at the final event, where the best culinary and mixology talent across NC served guests sweet and savory bites featuring local North Carolina ingredients.
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    29 mins
  • Batch #65: Tommy Trull, Peppervine

    Batch #65: Tommy Trull, Peppervine
    Aug 19 2024
    From mime to wine, Tommy Trull has had quite a journey to his current role as GM and Wine Director at Peppervine. Tune in to learn what kind of cheese ignited the shift, geek out about wine for a while, and then run, don’t walk, to Peppervine to try the insanely good food and wine pairings they’re serving up with passion.
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    50 mins
  • Batch #64 - Justin Fry, JF Chocolat & National Pastry Conference

    Batch #64 - Justin Fry, JF Chocolat & National Pastry Conference
    Jul 29 2024
    Join Jen & Abby at the National Pastry Conference in Charlotte, NC August 29-31! Justin Fry shares delicious details about the competition and how you can get involved. Hobbyists and pros, get your applications in soon: entries close July 31. Tickets on sale now at www.pastrycon.com
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    23 mins
  • Batch #63- Battle Afternoon Tea

    Batch #63- Battle Afternoon Tea
    Jul 22 2024
    Put on your fascinators, friends - it's Battle Afternoon Tea! Marking the end of the long battle hiatus, Jen and Abby duke it out for best pairing with secret ingredients selected way back in Batch #61. Spoiler alert: there were no losers.
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    24 mins
  • Batch #62: Mary Wilson, Thoughtful Baking Co

    Batch #62: Mary Wilson, Thoughtful Baking Co
    Jul 8 2024
    Jen and Abby welcome farmers market favorite Mary Wilson of Thoughtful Baking Co into the studio. Mary's baking up more than just pies...she's making it easier for you to find locally-made comfort food in the Queen City.
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    25 mins
  • Batch #61

    Batch #61
    Jun 17 2024
    Another jam-packed session in the studio, Jen and Abby are inspired by the Ballantyne Hotel to set the stage for another food battle. They drool over their memories of a recent visit to Panzu, a must-visit restaurant and brewery in Mint Hill, and Jen and Abby reflect on recent unexpected cocktail experiences.
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    28 mins