One Million Stringbeans

This episode is an extended chat with Steve Barnes. Steve is and arts and theater critic, food writer and he also host the very popular food blog TABLE HOPPING hosted by the Albany Times Union. We chat about his start, food writing and criticism and our favorite foods. It's good fun. Enjoy! Here is a link to Table Hopping https://blog.timesunion.com/tablehopping/ And to me http://ricorlando.com Follow me on Facebook ricthechef Instagram, Twitter and Youtube chefricorlando

In this very special Woodstock podcast I spent some time with my good friend Eric Mann, former chef and co-owner of the beloved Bear Cafe in Woodstock. We talk about his beginnings in the industry, celebrities including a great David Bowie story and we also get into our restaurant and food philosophy. This is deep..and fun! Follow me http://ricorlando.com fb ricthechef IG, Twitter and Youtube chefricorlando

A few weeks ago I had the honor of spending an afternoon with the legendary Barry Wine, co owner with his (ex) wife Susan of NY City's Quilted Giraffe. CLick this link to read about the excesses of 1980's NY and the place the Quilted Giraffe had in history! This hour is filed with stories, philosophy and history. Sorry, no caviar or cocaine will fill your headphones... Enjoy. http://ricorlando.com fb ricthechef IG chefricorlando Tw @chefricorlando

A few weeks ago I had the honor of spending an afternoon with the legendary Barry Wine, co owner with his (ex) wife Susan of NY City's Quilted Giraffe. Read about the excesses of 1980's NY and the place the Quilted Giraffe had in history! This hour is filed with stories, philosophy and history. Sorry, there will be no cocaine or caviar in your headphones. Enjoy. http://ricorlando.com fb ricthechef IG chefricorlando Tw @chefricorlando

So here it is ...the Memoir Podcast, part one. If you already listened to it, stay tuned, there are more episodes to follow. Powerhitters, clams, pizza, pimps, and old cars, Hey, grew up right!

I'm back! I have been traveling and working quite a bit but i am back in the groove. This episode was recorded at WKZE in Kingston for the show Kingston Happenings with Kevin Godbey and Veronica Fassbender. We chat about everything from how underground music influenced our food to why Vegan burgers at Burger king are NOT a good thing. Http://ricorlando.com FB https://www.facebook.com/ricthechef/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chefricorlando/ Twitter @chefricorlando

What A Trip! While I was hosting my food tour of Sicily, Amy Sins, a chef from New Orleans with whom we have mutual friends, was also hosting a food tour of Sicily. Not only were we in Sicily at the same time, we were both in Taormina, about 1000 meters away from each other. So, we have some drinks along with my friend and travel Agent Virginia Barthel. We chatted over vodka and pizza until we closed the joint down! Enjoy and REVIEW, FOLLOW, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE! Here are my other connects...

This special episode of One Million Stringbeans features my conversation with N.Y. Punk Rock Legend and current "Woodstocker" Andy Shernoff. Andy formed one of NY's first "punk" bands the Dictators in '73. They were pure guitar rock with irreverent, witty lyrics that tell stories of being a kid in NY. Andy is also a wine expert and has worked in some of NY's best wine stores. Andy and I also play some music together and the podcast finishes with one of the Dictators Anthems "Who Will Save...

The Latest Episode of One Million Stringbeans takes on Chefs and Addiction---but not addiction to substances like drugs or alcohol. It's about the addiction to adrenaline, to the gambles and risks and to the applause a chef receives and how these addictions can work to be a positive driver in a chefs life. Yes, It's about being addicted to love! Please check out https://www.candlestock.com/, promo code STRINGBEANS at checkout for 15% off your first purchase Please check out...

On this episode of One Million Stringbeans, called Hedonic Elixirs, I chat about cocktails, farms, films, life and a little politics with the creator of Hedonic Tonic and other beverage mixers, Jill Malouf. I also include two recipes using Jill's elixers, one for a Gin and Tonic flavored creme brulee and the other for a sensation cocktail called the Bourbon Tang. Enjoy, Subscribe, Share and Rate and Tattle on me. Please check out https://www.candlestock.com/, promo code STRINGBEANS at...

Here is Pirate Girl, the second half of the interview I have done with Albany Legend, Debbie Klauber, aka Debbie's Kitchen.Listen to her tell her story of her baked goods brand Pirate Girl Treats, as well has her escapades in Belize, her return to Albany and her fascination with edibles. Please check out https://www.candlestock.com/, promo code STRINGBEANS at checkout for 15% off your first purchase Please check out https://www.woodstockvitamins.com/, promo code STRINGBEANS at checkout for...

Happy St. Patrick's Day. Here is my amazing corned beef and cabbage recipe, told quite amusingly! Sure, Corned Beef and Cabbage is Irish-American, but it is the celebration dish of the holiday, so don't be a snob. Cook it, eat it and have fun. Please check out candlestock.com, promo code STRINGBEANS at checkout for 15% off your first purchase Please check out woodstockvitamins.com, promo code STRINGBEANS at checkout for 15% off your first purchase Check out http://ricorlando.com and find me...

This is Part one of a two part interview featuring Debbie Klauber, long time owner of Debbie's Kitchen in Albany. Debbie has an amazing history and a fun story to share beyond making thousands of pies and sandwiches. Please check out candlestock.com, promo code STRINGBEANS at checkout for 15% off your first purchase Check out http://ricorlando.com and find me on social media, chefricorlando Woodstock Podcast Network is in association with http://www.radiowoodstock.com/

So for something a little different, in this podcast I am the subject of the interview! Back in 2018, Mary Darcy, owner of the website All Over Albany interviewed me for a profile piece. Since then, All Over Albany has shut down so she sent me the interview, and I thought what the hell... I'll share. We discuss my early career, music, my business philosophy, Albany, and small cities in general. It ends with a great rocking song "U Flip 4 Every 1" from my Boston Band SKIN, circa 1987. Check...

The interviews are BACK! This week's cast features my dear friend, former New World server and artisanal food producer, Maria Gandara, owner (with her family) of the Hudson Valley's beloved Buddhapesto. She will rant, giggle and plow her way through about 40 minutes of convo! (and that was after a thorough edit). The One Millions Stringbeans Podcast is now part of the Woodstock Podcast Network. Check that out, and check me out at Ric Orlando.com Please subscribe, share, review this podcast...

"I want a revolution, there's too much hate pollution" Episode 8 of One Million Stringbeans is a solo show! Yeah, I am good with cutting back on straws but there is so much more to it. I rant on about the environmental impact of our convenience food culture and offer some ideas on how to change it! The recipe of the week celebrates the peak summer harvest with a great Greek Country Salad ( No Lettuce!) and I even offer a trick to make Feta vegan. The closing song this week is a poignant and...

In episode 7 of One Million Stringbeans, I finished up part two of my conversation with my dear friend and Albany restaurant colleague, Tess Collins. We discuss the burning of the Lark tavern, managing a strip club and the random acts of kindness she experiences in her restaurant and bar "Family". The recipe of the week is for one of my favorite Connecticut treats, BBQ clams on the half shell. Subscribe, share and comment. Bring it on! Visit my world at http://ricorlando.com

This is the first of a two part conversation I recorded with my friend, Tess Collins in her home in Albany. Tess has been one the most community active, loved and generous people in the hospitality industry in New York's Capital Area for over 30 years and she's still going strong. We get into her start our time running Justin's on Lark together and changing the Capital restaurant scene, and her move to owning her own bar. There was too much for one podcast discussed so next week we will...

On episode 5 of One Million Stringbeans I have a lengthy chat with my friend Dora Swan and Pete Kenyan, owners of Fin, your Fishmonger, The Albany, NY areas premiere fish market specializing in sustainable seafood. We discuss starting out selling fish out of the back of a truck in a hardware store parking lot in 2006 to their retail shop and many of places they serve today. I also turn you on to the glories of Bluefish with a recipe for Bloody Mary bluefish. Find my recipes at RicOrlando.com

On my 4th podcast I have a lengthy chat with Raul Cienfuegos. Raul is an El Salvadorian immigrant who is "doing it by the book". We has worked in kitchens in the US since 2001 and has worked his way up the right way. He worked at both New World Home Cooking AND New World Bistro Bar. He chats about pay and workload inequities, earning respect and making it in America. He also is pretty funny, though a wee bit shy. This podcast's recipes are featuring summer radishes! Butter poached radishes...