RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_bbe6a11a-4787-47e7-b816-4d242512ae5a -- Rendered At Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:33:15 +0000 Crutchfield Cooks: The Podcast https://redcircle.com/shows/crutchfield-cooks en-US Copyright Crutchfield Cooks, All rights reserved. Robert A. Crutchfield Restaurants, grocery stores, cooking, food news and more are fair game in this podcast. Our motto is " Learn More, Eat Better !" By better we mean a wide range of things. We mean more flavorful meals, we mean more enjoyable food experiences, and of course we mean just plain better for you ! Our goal is to empower you with information from every corner of the food world to accomplish all this and more. Hosted by nationally known food blogger Robert A. Crutchfield. bbe6a11a-4787-47e7-b816-4d242512ae5a Restaurants, grocery stores, cooking, food news and more are fair game in this podcast.

Our motto is " Learn More, Eat Better !" By better we mean a wide range of things. We mean more flavorful meals, we mean more enjoyable food experiences, and of course we mean just plain better for you !

Our goal is to empower you with information from every corner of the food world to accomplish all this and more.

Hosted by nationally known food blogger Robert A. Crutchfield.

]]> episodic no Robert A. Crutchfield crutchfieldcooks@gmail.com no full The Magic of Restaurant Membership Programs with Court Allum The Magic of Restaurant Membership Programs with Court Allum Robert A. Crutchfield What's a membership program ? How are they different from a loyalty program ? How can a membership program help build my small independent restaurant ? Court Allum answers these questions and more in this episode.

]]> <p>What&#39;s a membership program ? How are they different from a loyalty program ? How can a membership program help build my small independent restaurant ? Court Allum answers these questions and more in this episode.</p> a54d93c6-a2d7-491d-a24d-e514fe0133cb http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:30:00 +0000 1420 no full Feral the Outdoor Network Show & Hmong Cuisine ! Feral the Outdoor Network Show & Hmong Cuisine ! Robert A. Crutchfield Yia Vang Host of the hit show Feral on the Outdoor Network, talks about that show, and Hmong Cuisine.

]]> <p>Yia Vang Host of the hit show Feral on the Outdoor Network, talks about that show, and Hmong Cuisine. </p> 3f87df4e-1956-4c99-93e9-aac185206bca http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1594 no full FOOD MYTHS: Cooking FOOD MYTHS: Cooking Robert A. Crutchfield Whatever you call it, what we have always heard does not always match up with the science. This episode I take to my own microphone to explore some examples that may help you become a better cook.

]]> <p>Whatever you call it, what we have always heard does not always match up with the science. This episode I take to my own microphone to explore some examples that may help you become a better cook.</p> 04400689-1b3e-4577-b723-26bd54a10871 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 13 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000 671 no full Teaching Children to Cook Teaching Children to Cook Robert A. Crutchfield Today Chanel Miller, a mother herself and veteran homeschooler tells about her upcoming book. The goal of the book, which is really more of a kit is to teach children as young as three how to cook. Yes as young as three !

]]> <p>Today Chanel Miller, a mother herself and veteran homeschooler tells about her upcoming book. The goal of the book, which is really more of a kit is to teach children as young as three how to cook. Yes as young as three !</p> 443c0778-64c0-4f73-b481-51efa23d584a http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1915 no full Chasing down lost family recipes with Magnolia TV's Casey Corn Chasing down lost family recipes with Magnolia TV's Casey Corn Robert A. Crutchfield On her Magnolia TV Show, Recipes Lost and Found Chef and Food Anthropologist Casey Corn helps people find/re-create their lost family recipes. She Talks about how she does this, and more fun food stuff in this episode.

]]> <p>On her Magnolia TV Show, Recipes Lost and Found Chef and Food Anthropologist Casey Corn helps people find/re-create their lost family recipes. She Talks about how she does this, and more fun food stuff in this episode.</p> 89bce206-8f4d-43e5-89ea-0eb7899b4b43 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:00:00 +0000 1836 no full World Food Championships with C.E.O. Mike McCloud World Food Championships with C.E.O. Mike McCloud Robert A. Crutchfield C.E.O. Mike McCloud has been part of building the World Food Championships since the beginning! He joins us to talk about how their competition works, and the exciting plans they have for the future.

]]> <p>C.E.O. Mike McCloud has been part of building the World Food Championships since the beginning! He joins us to talk about how their competition works, and the exciting plans they have for the future.</p> 05fd0f3c-19a0-49e3-80e8-3c0d5dd49b6a http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Mon, 21 Aug 2023 15:36:23 +0000 2188 no full How to Taste with Mandy Naglich How to Taste with Mandy Naglich Robert A. Crutchfield Did you ever want to taste things like a pro ? You know like a sommelier, or a food contest judge or somebody ? Well have we got a guest for you ! Mandy Naglich, Author of How to Taste: A guide to Discerning Flavor and Savoring Life is here to turn us into the best tasters we have ever been !

]]> <p>Did you ever want to taste things like a pro ? You know like a sommelier, or a food contest judge or somebody ? Well have we got a guest for you ! Mandy Naglich, Author of How to Taste: A guide to Discerning Flavor and Savoring Life is here to turn us into the best tasters we have ever been !</p> 19d2439e-8597-4d14-961c-f7821a8b3e50 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 12 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1762 no full World Food Champion John McFadden World Food Champion John McFadden Robert A. Crutchfield Australian Chef John McFadden was the first person from outside the USA to win the World Food Championships. We talk about his early career, his WFC experience and throw in a cooking tip or two along the way !

]]> <p>Australian Chef John McFadden was the first person from outside the USA to win the World Food Championships. We talk about his early career, his WFC experience and throw in a cooking tip or two along the way ! </p> 30ef8db0-774a-4df0-9879-243a400926be http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 28 Jun 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1740 no full Chef and Cookbook Author Keith Sarasin Chef and Cookbook Author Keith Sarasin Robert A. Crutchfield He's al about farm to table. He's all about Indian Food. As of this summer he's the author of five cookbooks, and was a keynote speaker at last summer's American Culinary Federation National Convention ! We talk food with Keith Sarasin.

]]> <p>He&#39;s al about farm to table. He&#39;s all about Indian Food. As of this summer he&#39;s the author of five cookbooks, and was a keynote speaker at last summer&#39;s American Culinary Federation National Convention ! We talk food with Keith Sarasin.</p> 66552b7d-7999-445a-b437-22574b9b87f2 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:05:00 +0000 1841 no full Food Myths: Nutrition Food Myths: Nutrition Robert A. Crutchfield In part one of an intermittent series Chef Crutchfield shares insights on some commonly held nutritional ideas that may not be as accurate as you think.

]]> <p>In part one of an intermittent series Chef Crutchfield shares insights on some commonly held nutritional ideas that may not be as accurate as you think.</p> a44cc0bd-1585-449c-952a-80bb94480b67 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 17 May 2023 21:30:00 +0000 1599 no full Tuscan cooking, Utilizing Leftovers, and Food Insecurity with Maria Liberati Tuscan cooking, Utilizing Leftovers, and Food Insecurity with Maria Liberati Robert A. Crutchfield Italian born, and Philadelphia based Maria Liberati joins us for a second time. This time she talks about traditional Tuscan cooking. Maria helps us explore how Tuscan cooking naturally leads to better use of leftovers. Of course fewer leftovers also plays into the food insecurity issue.

]]> <p>Italian born, and Philadelphia based Maria Liberati joins us for a second time. This time she talks about traditional Tuscan cooking. Maria helps us explore how Tuscan cooking naturally leads to better use of leftovers. Of course fewer leftovers also plays into the food insecurity issue. </p> daa5ab12-8cd0-4f81-8db9-0799140aead6 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 10 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1918 no full Cooking with His Love Author Julio Rubio Cooking with His Love Author Julio Rubio Robert A. Crutchfield Cooking with His Love Author Julio Rubio talks about his book. In it he shares his journey, which saw him cooking in 5 star hotels at 19. Then the substance abuse that too often can be found in kitchens left him sleeping under bushes in the park. Through his faith he found his way back, and now leverages his experience to help others through his example.

]]> <p>Cooking with His Love Author Julio Rubio talks about his book. In it he shares his journey, which saw him cooking in 5 star hotels at 19. Then the substance abuse that too often can be found in kitchens left him sleeping under bushes in the park. Through his faith he found his way back, and now leverages his experience to help others through his example.</p> f0015010-b022-4ac4-a1a9-2966598f1e21 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 03 May 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1804 no full My Favorite Ingredients: Cheese My Favorite Ingredients: Cheese Robert A. Crutchfield Crutchfield Cooks: The podcast Host Robert A. Crutchfield takes the microphone for a second week, to help us better understand the world of cheese.

]]> <p>Crutchfield Cooks: The podcast Host Robert A. Crutchfield takes the microphone for a second week, to help us better understand the world of cheese.</p> d58751c0-54cb-49b0-8d4a-3e9d72fb9996 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1240 no full My Favorite Ingredients: Onions My Favorite Ingredients: Onions Robert A. Crutchfield Onions are a beautifully diverse, flexible ingredient. Most of us have been around them forever. But how much do you really know about them ? In this episode I walk you through the many aspects of the onion.

]]> <p>Onions are a beautifully diverse, flexible ingredient. Most of us have been around them forever. But how much do you really know about them ? In this episode I walk you through the many aspects of the onion.</p> 2030cebb-3bee-46cb-8572-c8fc20ee8c1a http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:35:00 +0000 1220 no full Getting Serious About Nutrition with Comedian Devin Morrison Getting Serious About Nutrition with Comedian Devin Morrison Robert A. Crutchfield Devin Morrison is a great guy to turn to when you need a good laugh, But he is also a self trained nutritionist, who shares with us his insights on traveling the path to better eating

]]> <p>Devin Morrison is a great guy to turn to when you need a good laugh, But he is also a self trained nutritionist, who shares with us his insights on traveling the path to better eating</p> 6c007a73-cbb6-48cf-99a3-89d2bb8c12f2 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 12 Apr 2023 20:49:44 +0000 1639 no full Staffing Challenges & Technology with Brian Duncan of Me & U Staffing Challenges & Technology with Brian Duncan of Me & U Robert A. Crutchfield Me &U's Brain Duncan explores staffing challenges in the restaurant industry post pandemic, and how his company's technology products were designed to meet those challenges. He goes on to explain how all of this is really about elevating the guest's experience.

]]> <p>Me &amp;U&#39;s Brain Duncan explores staffing challenges in the restaurant industry post pandemic, and how his company&#39;s technology products were designed to meet those challenges. He goes on to explain how all of this is really about elevating the guest&#39;s experience.</p> fbab4ebb-d9c0-4cfb-abaf-adc64b36fc56 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1344 no full Hosting and producing a cooking show with Joe Gatto Hosting and producing a cooking show with Joe Gatto Robert A. Crutchfield Boston based Chef Joe Gatto joins us to discuss his real world experiences hosting and producing his own cooking show.

]]> <p>Boston based Chef Joe Gatto joins us to discuss his real world experiences hosting and producing his own cooking show. </p> b84e4aff-9206-4628-9b15-497bbaa05ca0 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1779 no full Introducing the biome with Sarah Schenck Introducing the biome with Sarah Schenck Robert A. Crutchfield What we eat can have a major affect on microbes throughout our body, and the way they function to keep us healthy. Film maker Sarah Schenck was recently involved in directing a documentary that tells the whole story. She joins us to talk about the biome, the documentary and other related topics.

]]> <p>What we eat can have a major affect on microbes throughout our body, and the way they function to keep us healthy. Film maker Sarah Schenck was recently involved in directing a documentary that tells the whole story. She joins us to talk about the biome, the documentary and other related topics.</p> 4424e4ab-4b8b-43ad-9cf3-4b028be98585 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 22 Mar 2023 14:00:00 +0000 1731 no full Teaching Food to Children with Author Sara Ayers Teaching Food to Children with Author Sara Ayers Robert A. Crutchfield Farm wife, mother of 4, and author of 3 books Sara Ayres joins us to talk about teaching food to children and why its important. We also talk about food insecurity, and gardening even in tight environments.

]]> <p>Farm wife, mother of 4, and author of 3 books Sara Ayres joins us to talk about teaching food to children and why its important. We also talk about food insecurity, and gardening even in tight environments.</p> dc875868-9ded-4450-8312-83e27ba56fc4 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 08 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000 1603 no full The ins and outs of date seed coffee The ins and outs of date seed coffee Robert A. Crutchfield What do you know about date seed coffee ? Not as much as you will after listening to this interview with Trenton Hudson, founder of Korma Date Coffee.

]]> <p>What do you know about date seed coffee ? Not as much as you will after listening to this interview with Trenton Hudson, founder of Korma Date Coffee.</p> 216a36b2-cb9e-4ea5-a690-54471e41a268 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:00:00 +0000 1507 no full Good Flour Co. CEO Matthew Clayton Good Flour Co. CEO Matthew Clayton Robert A. Crutchfield Flour that can be better for you ? Absolutely ! And it tastes great too ! The Good Flour CEO Matthew Clayton fills us in on that and more in this episode ! Good Flour Co. Stock ymbol GFCO.

]]> <p>Flour that can be better for you ? Absolutely ! And it tastes great too ! The Good Flour CEO Matthew Clayton fills us in on that and more in this episode ! Good Flour Co. Stock ymbol GFCO.</p> cbec7268-6de1-46bb-8f1b-2a150325ce0c http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:23:14 +0000 1652 no full Italian Cooking with Maria Liberati Italian Cooking with Maria Liberati Robert A. Crutchfield Pizza, Lasagna, Spaghetti, and Ravioli are what most Americans think of when you say Italian cooking. But there is a whole world more to explore in Italian cuisine. Fortunately for us, we have Gourmond Award winning cook book author Maria Liberati as our guide. In this episode she shares with us some of the basics.

]]> <p>Pizza, Lasagna, Spaghetti, and Ravioli are what most Americans think of when you say Italian cooking. But there is a whole world more to explore in Italian cuisine. Fortunately for us, we have Gourmond Award winning cook book author Maria Liberati as our guide. In this episode she shares with us some of the basics.</p> 16a517b9-88c4-4552-bd42-835468906074 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 08 Feb 2023 22:30:23 +0000 1831 no full Discovering Hydroponics with Adam Cohen Discovering Hydroponics with Adam Cohen Robert A. Crutchfield Hydroponics is a whole different way of growing plants, including food crops. No dirt required ! I've known about hydroponics for decades, but never knew much about it. Adam Cohen is here to fix that for all of us !

]]> <p>Hydroponics is a whole different way of growing plants, including food crops. No dirt required ! I&#39;ve known about hydroponics for decades, but never knew much about it. Adam Cohen is here to fix that for all of us !</p> 4e06f346-3b52-467d-b611-4346ca290864 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 01 Feb 2023 22:38:17 +0000 1495 no full Red Chocolate's Glenn Gardone Red Chocolate's Glenn Gardone Robert A. Crutchfield The U.S. Country Director for Red Chocolate joins us to talk about the company's line of no sugar added premium imported chocolate. But don't be fooled ! Its meant for the masses !

]]> <p>The U.S. Country Director for Red Chocolate joins us to talk about the company&#39;s line of no sugar added premium imported chocolate. But don&#39;t be fooled ! Its meant for the masses !</p> f927ae2a-5cbe-4c2f-8283-903799d50dfc http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 25 Jan 2023 23:17:15 +0000 1838 no full Joe Gatto of From Scratch, and more Joe Gatto of From Scratch, and more Robert A. Crutchfield Joe Gatto is a private chef to A-list clients, a chef on national t.v. and radio, and a whole lot more. He shares his food world adventures with us on this episode of Crutchfield Cooks: The Podcast !

]]> <p>Joe Gatto is a private chef to A-list clients, a chef on national t.v. and radio, and a whole lot more. He shares his food world adventures with us on this episode of Crutchfield Cooks: The Podcast !</p> aaf0c6fb-66cb-4e8b-9950-efab5f40731c http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:05:00 +0000 1675 no full EP 10: Vegan Dining Month with Diana Edelman EP 10: Vegan Dining Month with Diana Edelman Robert A. Crutchfield Diana Edelman is the founder of Vegans Baby and Vegan Dining Month. She joins us to give us the low down on Vegan Dining Month. She also talks about the challenges to eating a more vegan diet, and how to surmount those challenges.

]]> <p>Diana Edelman is the founder of Vegans Baby and Vegan Dining Month. She joins us to give us the low down on Vegan Dining Month. She also talks about the challenges to eating a more vegan diet, and how to surmount those challenges.</p> 4b19103d-71fd-41bc-bcf6-d9b9b187d883 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 11 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 1529 no full Ep9- Talking Comedy And Food With Devin Morrison Of RAN:DOMpm Ep9- Talking Comedy And Food With Devin Morrison Of RAN:DOMpm Robert A. Crutchfield Devin Morrison of RANDOMpm is known for being funny, but food is also a big part of his life. Join us as we sit down with a foodie worth tge listen.

]]> <p>Devin Morrison of RANDOMpm is known for being funny, but food is also a big part of his life. Join us as we sit down with a foodie worth tge listen.</p> 4d543d81-25b5-496d-a20e-ee43da7aebd5 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 04 Jan 2023 15:00:00 +0000 1424 no full EP 8: Talking Nutrition with Katie Dea EP 8: Talking Nutrition with Katie Dea Robert A. Crutchfield We discuss nutrition and more with Denver based Wellness Coach, Katie Dea.

]]> <p>We discuss nutrition and more with Denver based Wellness Coach, Katie Dea. </p> d5609c51-b0e0-434e-92c7-052ed7046ae4 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 1579 no full Ep 7: Matthew Gray Ep 7: Matthew Gray Robert A. Crutchfield How do you go from selling t-shirts on tour with some of history's greatest rock bands, to world class chef ? Matthew Gray knows because he's done it. We talk with him about it in this episode.

]]> <p>How do you go from selling t-shirts on tour with some of history&#39;s greatest rock bands, to world class chef ? Matthew Gray knows because he&#39;s done it. We talk with him about it in this episode.</p> f12b0f70-cdb0-4990-9495-c4a372ff9e3d http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Mon, 19 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 1513 no full Ep6-Plant based bacon with David Jones of Thrilling Foods Ep6-Plant based bacon with David Jones of Thrilling Foods Robert A. Crutchfield Have you tried plant based meat before and been disappointed ? Well, wait until we speak with David Jones of Thrilling Foods about their product Bakon.

]]> <p>Have you tried plant based meat before and been disappointed ? Well, wait until we speak with David Jones of Thrilling Foods about their product Bakon.</p> a2f30362-985e-40e8-8925-9df76f4ef20d http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 14 Dec 2022 23:42:18 +0000 1652 no full Ep5-Interviews Casey Castro, Chef/Owner Astor's Restaurant Ep5-Interviews Casey Castro, Chef/Owner Astor's Restaurant 6 1 Robert A. Crutchfield How does a young boy in South Africa with dreams of becoming a lawyer, become a Chef/Owner in Katy, Texas ? Join Chef Casey Castro and I as we discuss tackling two continents worth of challenges. Then we talk about blending culinary influences from around the world, and the challenges if running a restaurant these last few years.

]]> <p>How does a young boy in South Africa with dreams of becoming a lawyer, become a Chef/Owner in Katy, Texas ? Join Chef Casey Castro and I as we discuss tackling two continents worth of challenges. Then we talk about blending culinary influences from around the world, and the challenges if running a restaurant these last few years.</p> 126b8192-60fe-4c6c-8772-ff8e89dd577d http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 1943 no full Ep4-Favorite Ingredients: Potatoes Ep4-Favorite Ingredients: Potatoes Robert A. Crutchfield How many kinds of potatoes are there ? Did you know they grew a potato in space ? How much running does it take to burn the calories in an average potato ? Don't know. Then this episode of our podcast is for you !

]]> <p>How many kinds of potatoes are there ? Did you know they grew a potato in space ? How much running does it take to burn the calories in an average potato ? Don&#39;t know. Then this episode of our podcast is for you !</p> af2cf761-13eb-4a54-9f1f-2575f46f6774 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000 634 no full Ep3-Holiday Cooking Tips Ep3-Holiday Cooking Tips Robert A. Crutchfield Thanksgiving may be over, but the holiday Cooking and baking is not ! In this episode we share tips from a range of sources to help make your cooking this holiday your best ever.

]]> <p>Thanksgiving may be over, but the holiday Cooking and baking is not ! In this episode we share tips from a range of sources to help make your cooking this holiday your best ever.</p> 01915af4-ba66-4708-ad55-74a0e273a142 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:14:13 +0000 520 no full Ep2-My Favorite Ingredients: Eggs Ep2-My Favorite Ingredients: Eggs Robert A. Crutchfield Every great cook has to know their ingredients. In this episode I share some thoughts and facts on one of my favorites, eggs.

]]> <p>Every great cook has to know their ingredients. In this episode I share some thoughts and facts on one of my favorites, eggs.</p> 0924fc2c-c07d-4b41-9a83-d51fbdfd72b1 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:46:05 +0000 825 no full Ep1-Why Are Food Prices So High ? Ep1-Why Are Food Prices So High ? Robert A. Crutchfield Nationally known Food Blogger Robert A. Crutchfield gives us his explanation of the forces behind the historical increase in food prices. He goes on to explain where he thinks food prices will go from here. Then he shares some practical ideas on how we can reduce the strain on our food budgets as we ride out the storm.

]]> <p>Nationally known Food Blogger Robert A. Crutchfield gives us his explanation of the forces behind the historical increase in food prices. He goes on to explain where he thinks food prices will go from here. Then he shares some practical ideas on how we can reduce the strain on our food budgets as we ride out the storm.</p> 4e7e535e-165a-4c4a-ade2-d65c1dbb7755 http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:52:15 +0000 1233 no trailer Crutchfield Cooks: The Podcast Intro Trailer Crutchfield Cooks: The Podcast Intro Trailer Robert A. Crutchfield A brief introduction to America's next great food podcast !

]]> <p>A brief introduction to America&#39;s next great food podcast !</p> 9a2880dd-c61c-467c-95a9-7d3846b0dbeb http://www.learnmoreeatbetter.com Wed, 28 Sep 2022 20:12:01 +0000 114 no