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Two Many Cooks in the Kitchen

Two Many Cooks in the Kitchen

Hosted by: Janel Ohletz

Welcome to Two Many Cooks in the Kitchen, the podcast where a mother-daughter duo stirs up real food, real talk, and the occasional over-seasoned opinion.We’ll dish out healthy recipes, debunk food & health myths,...

Episodes

A Personal Backstory of Two Chefs

Season #1 Episode #19

Yes, we're getting personal in this episode. Reality, dreams, and what brought us to working in the food world. The podcast episode features an introduction to 'Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen' and delves into the...
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Looksmaxxing vs. Longevity: The Paradox of plastic surgery culture

Season #1 Episode #18

Looks maxing promises better beauty, but at what cost?Janel and Lauren unpack the internet’s obsession with cosmetic perfection, and make the case that true longevity has a lot more to do with health, confidence, and...
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Food Fads: What Were We Thinking?

Season #1 Episode #17

Food Trends Through the Decades: From Canning to Dubai Chocolate Lauren and Janel trace a century of food trends, from the rise of commercial canning and convenience foods to the modern push toward fermentation,...
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Water: Drink to Your Health

Season #1 Episode #16

The conversation delves into the importance of water, the safety of tap water, contaminants in tap water, water filtration systems, and hydration and water consumption. It explores the significance of clean drinking...
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Fight Inflammation with Food

Season #1 Episode #15

The conversation explores the concept of food as medicine and the role of anti-inflammatory foods in promoting health. It delves into the impact of dietary choices on inflammation and discusses the use of...
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Dopamine: The feel good trap

Season #1 Episode #14

Lauren and Janel discuss dopamine. Why this feel good chemical can trap us into habits that make us feel worse in the long run. We offer a candid discussion about why we doom scroll and ways to stop the habit in its...
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The Pie Debate

Season #1 Episode #13

What makes a pie...a pie? The episode delves into the definition of pie, the controversy of cheesecake as a pie, the origin and symbolism of apple pie, and the debate over cheddar cheese on apple pie. It also...
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Picky Eaters or Gut Imbalance

Season #1 Episode #14

The conversation explores the complexities of picky eating, childhood food memories, and the influence of family dynamics on food choices. It delves into the challenges of expanding food choices and addresses the...
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Is Buying Organic Worth It?

Season #1 Episode #10

A mother and daughter duo discuss the organic debate, inflammation, and health in their podcast, 'Too Many Cooks in the Kitchen'. They emphasize the importance of food, health, and lifestyle, and provide insights into...
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Toxic Kitchens - We're not talking about the food

Season #1 Episode #10

The conversation covers the impact of toxic kitchen culture, the inspiration for the topic, disappointment and impact of Noma news, the impact of toxic culture on chefs, Noma and Renee Redseppi incidents, impact of...
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The Great Sandwich Debate

Season #1 Episode #9

Join us as we debate the age-old question: Is a hot dog a sandwich? This lively conversation explores definitions, food categories, and cultural perceptions, with humorous banter and insights from culinary...
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Recipe Challenge Recap - Episode 8

Season #1 Episode #8

The hosts introduce the show and discuss the format and topics. They delve into specific recipes, comparing and reviewing them, and engage in banter about ingredients and cooking techniques. The conversation also...
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