Whip Cream Salmon

By: Brian Bastanza & Ronnie Sanchez
  • Summary

  • Welcome to Whip Cream Salmon! Buckle up, fellow service industry survivors, because behind these kitchen doors, former line cooks are ready to dredge up some of the weirdest and wildest tales of restaurant life. This ain't your mama's Michelin-starred experience; this is a pirate ship on a booze cruise to the Island of Misfit Toys. So, grab a lukewarm beer, a scoop of today's family meal surprise, and get ready to relive the glory (and some of the horror) of those long, hard-fought service industry nights. Hosted by Brian Bastanza & Ronnie Sanchez.

    contact: whipcreamsalmon@gmail.com

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Episodes
  • #028 Sandwich Draft & Dry January w/ Mike Garcia
    Jan 14 2025

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    What We Drank
    Ronnie - New Belgium Brewing Co. - Fat Tire Ale
    Brian - The Olde Mecklenburg Brewing Co. - Dunkel Dark Lagar
    Mike - Cerveceria Cuauhtemoc Montezuma - Dos Equis (and some other shit)

    STAY CREAMY

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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • #027 Train Whitey
    Jan 7 2025

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    In this episode of Whipped Cream Salmon, hosts Brian and Ronnie celebrate the New Year, share their holiday experiences, and discuss their culinary adventures in Atlanta. They explore biking in the city, the challenges of staying healthy while working in a kitchen, and their recent dining experiences at a new Thai restaurant and a Szechuan spot. The conversation is filled with humor, anecdotes about everyday life, and insights into food culture. In this engaging conversation, Brian and Ronnie delve into their culinary experiences, focusing on Szechuan cuisine, cooking mishaps, and the joys of vlogging their cooking adventures. They share their favorite dishes, discuss the differences between American and authentic Chinese food, and reflect on the challenges of filming cooking videos. The conversation also touches on kitchen tips, including the importance of using proper tools and the fun of creating vision boards for their podcasting journey.

    Chapters

    00:00 Welcome to Whipped Cream Salmon
    00:59 New Year Celebrations and Reflections
    03:00 Exploring Atlanta: Food and Culture
    05:49 Biking Adventures and City Exploration
    08:58 Sickness and the Cycle of Health
    11:58 Dining Experiences: Thai and Szechuan Cuisine
    14:54 Culinary Insights: Authenticity in Asian Cuisine
    17:53 Lentils and Comfort Food
    21:01 Humorous Anecdotes and Everyday Life
    26:37 Exploring Szechuan Cuisine
    28:25 Dumplings and Dim Sum Adventures
    30:41 Vlogging Cooking Experiences
    37:21 Cooking Mishaps and Lessons Learned
    41:44 Vision Boards and Podcasting Goals
    46:28 Kitchen Tips and Recommendations

    What We Drank
    Ronnie - Hot toddy - Tin Cup Whisky
    Brian - Sapporo - Sapporo

    Chai Pani - Atlanta, GA
    Chez Pannise - Berkley, CA

    STAY CREAMY

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    56 mins
  • #026 Black Mole & Scrambled Carbonara
    Dec 31 2024

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    In this episode, hosts Ronnie and Brian celebrate the holiday season with a light-hearted discussion about their recent culinary adventures, particularly focusing on the intricate process of making mole. They delve into the techniques, ingredients, and significance of balancing flavors in mole, while also exploring the versatility of this traditional sauce in various dishes. The conversation also touches on the art of tortilla making and the joy of cooking together during the holidays. In this episode, Ronnie and Brian explore various culinary topics, including the art of puffing potatoes, the intricacies of fermentation with kimchi and sauerkraut, and share personal cooking fails. They also provide valuable cooking tips, emphasizing the importance of not crowding the pan and using fresh spices for enhanced flavor.



    Beers we drank
    Brian - Resident Culture - Island Time
    Ronnie - Resident Culture - Island Time

    Rick Bayless' Black Mole
    How to make Kimchi
    How to make Carbonara

    STAY CREAMY

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    1 hr and 2 mins

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