This episode was lost and was found in the lost files! In this episode many months ago Zack and I discussed the cooking circuit and the community the rules and the process of cooking competition in the local circuits.  Zack eagerly awaits the day of competition to be able to share what he's been working on with the judges the people and his fellow competitors alike.  We also discuss the pros and cons of doing local festivals and the agendas of the cities that hold them and how they affect the small vendors vs the bigger vendors. If you have any questions comments concerns or just want to say Hi! or Hello! go ahead and drop us a message on Instagram or Facebook page. instagram: @2_cooks  Facebook: @doscooks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

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# 212 The Cooking Circuit

This week Zack and I discuss something that hits close to home for us and how it affects so many individuals especially the individuals in the service industry.  This week we are also joined by a few special guests David and Becky all the way from Boston & NY and Josh & Anabel all the way from Charleston South Carolina. They all share a bit of insight from all of their perspective cities and how it's affected everyone in their vicinity.  They share the obvious concerns and how long this pandemic is going to last, how it's already affected the service industry and beyond.  We're excited for this episode because we have been trying to set up a show like this.  We do ask to bare with us as there were some technical difficulties during the episode (mainly sound) but we rolled with it and pushed through.  I hope y'all enjoy the show and as always feel free to contact us on our insta: @2_Cooks if you have any, questions comments or concerns or just to say Hello! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 1321 COVID-19

It's a new year we've talked about it before and it's finally here! This week Zack and I get into Noodle fest "Rise of the Noodles" music festival.  We get the details from Zack about the menu for this years noodle fest music festival. We share past stories and experiences about the previous years.  We're excited to get the show on the road. We also kick off this new year appreciating the friendships and hardships that we've gone through the last year and for all of that and much more we are thankful. To all our listeners out there and supporters that followers on Twitter and Instagram and or Facebook page we thank you and we appreciate you for your continuous support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 2020 Mas Noodles & friends

Happy Holidays! This week Zack and I discuss the cooking that takes place during the holidays.  Zack and I discuss what we like to do best when it comes to cooking a turkey and it's accoutrements and so much more.  To smoke to fry or to roast which one is the right one? It doesn't really matter just as long as you pick one and have fun doing it.  We cover everything from Halloween to Dia de los Muertos to Thanksgiving to Christmas and so on.  We discussed pies cookies and so much more but most importantly we discuss the joy of what we like to do during the holidays and that is cooking.  We wanna wish you a happy holiday season!  If y'all have any questions comments concerns hit us up to say hi or hello on social media. Follow us:  Instagram @2_cooks Twitter @CookwO Facebook @doscooks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 1312 Holiday cooking

This week Zack and I are joined by David Alejandro from a bunny product and we discuss the local scenery & vibes along with awesome local artists and local bands. We discuss how something that started as an idea to throw a good get together evolved into something more and what it might become. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 204 Sunday funday!

This week Zack and I discuss the craze for the Popeye's chicken sandwich is it really worth getting arrested or assaulted for? We will let you be the judge of that but we wouldn't risk it for the time being.  We discuss new trends some and some olds ones as well and how they have evolved.  As well as a couple more things that are knocking around in our heads wanting  to get out.  Don't for get to follow us on social media feel free to reach out and say hi or hello! instagram: @2_cooks twitter: @CookswO facebook: @doscooks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 1902 Food trends

In the episode Zack and I discuss substance abuse and addiction and what leads to it. David joins us as we discuss the the topic of different substances and share some stories of what we've seen personally. We discuss the state mind of addictions and how some can never shake off binds that addictions have on people. We talk about having the courage to speak up and help someone that is in need.  If you or anyone you know is struggling with any substance or addiction abuse please reach out and don't be afraid to ask for help. instagram: @Heard_ord instagram: @2_cook facebook: @doscooks 24/7 helpline 1-800-633-3239  northpointrecovery.com drughelpline.org --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 1420 Substance abuse

This week Zack and I received our next Universal Yum's box all the way from Indonesia. We have our friend Amanda Banda  joining us this week as dive in and explore what the box contains as we consume our tasty snacks. Once again Zack beats me to the punch as he can't resist eating some of the tasty snacks before I get there. This universal yums box is full of surprises and it doesn't disappoint one bit. We all discuss the favorite snacks from the sweet to the savory as well as the not so favorite "tic tacs" those were a bit much.  If you any questions or comments or would just like to say hello! DM's on on instagram or Twitter.  Follow us:  instagram @2_cooks   twitter @CookswO --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 199.5 Snacks of the world

This week Zack and I try out a Universal Yum’s box. These boxes are filled with specific snacks from sweet to the savory from different countries in the world and this week we have Colombia. Zack and I try the snacks that Columbia has to offer. We’re excited to try something different and share our thoughts on it and compare if they are similar to any other snacks that we have had before.(Please excuse the loud crinkling that goes on.)  Follow us: instagram @2_cooks  twitter @CookswO --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 199 Snacks of the world

This week Zack and I discuss The Summer and everything that comes with it from the fruits to the heat waves.  I jump straight into the tasty summer snacks that I enjoy and Zack talks about the record heat waves we are having in Texas. What to do grill or bbq we share our thoughts and differences and we conclude that it doesn't matter which you do as long as you do it and enjoy yourself.  We discuss summer cocktails libations and refreshments that we enjoy and are popular that are perfect for the summer.  Pool, lake, beach, or river which is the best? All of them are a good ways to cool off this summer. Remember to follow us on instagram and Twitter DM us if you have any questions or comments about food the show or just to say Hello!  Follow us below:  instagram @2_cooks  twitter @CookswO --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 119 Summer time

This week Zack and I discuss noodles and their history and influence across different cultures . We share our favorite noodles and styles from different cuisines, cultures, and regions where and how they are made.   --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 202 Noodle's

This week Zack and I decided to continue on the topic of food documentaries and continue to discuss and explore the the information that is provided. We discuss the topics of immigrants, food allergies, and animal agriculture. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 112.3 Food documentaries

This week Zack and I discuss our thoughts on food documentaries the information that they provide and other food related shows. We jump into the topic of food fads and disinformation that is out there and explain the importance of educating ourselves about the food we consume. We try to take on and race against time to try and cover everything all the shows we want to talk about. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 112 Food documentaries

This week Zack and I talk about charcuterie and it’s history. We discuss some of our favorite charcuterie items and some not so popular but also tasty. We discuss prosciutto, Serano, ibérico hams the similarities and distinctions from each other from the taste to the price and much more. We also discuss the more popular charcuterie items such as bacon, pepperoni, and hot dogs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 113 Charcuterie

This week Zack and I cover tacos from the fillers to the tortillas to the salsas. We go over a brief history of tacos and their origins. What fills the tacos? What accompanies a taco? Flour or corn tortillas. The breakfast taco debacle and where it started and who makes it best. Gourmet or not which is better? This and much more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/2Cooks/support

# 115 Tacos

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