Best Pints And First Bites Podcasts (2025)

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A Winter Minestrone and a Quick Weeknight Midwestern “Snappy Pizza”! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week (Re-Release) 13:11

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As the days get colder and darker, are you searching for a nourishing dinner that will warm you up from the inside out? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! This week we're rereleasing a fan fanvorite episode, and talking about two must-try winter weeknight me…

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Cooking for the New Year! Our Top Recipes for Celebrating and a Fresh Start! 28:02

2d ago28:02

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What if the dishes you cooked on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day could invite luck, prosperity, and ease into the year ahead? New Year’s can feel surprisingly complicated for home cooks: too celebratory to ignore, but too close to the holidays to summon big energy. That’s why this week we’re helping you decide what’s worth cooking, what can be ma…

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First Look: Christmas Tips, The Retro Room Belfast, Top 5 Arcade Games & Labubus Explained 36:01

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It’s a festive-packed episode of First Look Gnomes as we dive into everything from Christmas prep to retro gaming nostalgia. This week we share practical Christmas tips for parents, explore The Retro Room in Belfast for a blast of classic gaming fun, and count down our Top 5 Arcade Games of all time — from pixel legends to button-mashing chaos. We …

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Whole Grain Baking Made Easy with Two Sweet Treats – Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week! 11:59

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Have you ever wondered how to incorporate more whole grains easily into your cooking and baking? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll want to make homemade Einkorn graham crackers that are as wholesome as they are snackable. …

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What Are The Best Appetizers For A Holiday Party? Cooking Our Favorite Hors d’Oeuvres At Home 30:45

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Who doesn’t love a great appetizer – but do you get stumped on what to serve? Are you looking for something a little more exciting than crudites and a cheese board? This week, we’re sharing our go-to appetizers for festive hosting. These are small bites that you can easily make (or even buy!), that will encourage your guests to graze and linger for…

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Two Make-Ahead Dinners: A Hearty Soup and a Meatless Main to Get You Through the Holiday Season! Our Best Bites of the Week 12:29

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What’s the last recipe you made that instantly earned a spot in your regular dinner rotation? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll want to make our new go-to beef-and-vegetable soup that can be made days in advance, freezes w…

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First Look: Whitewater Brewery, Newcastle (NI), Spelga Dam Magic Road, Power Hungry Pets & Grace’s Amazing Machines 30:17

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Join the First Look Gnomes for another week of hilarious and unexpected discoveries! We kick things off with a first look at Whitewater Brewery — one of Northern Ireland’s most loved craft breweries — before heading to the beautiful seaside town of Newcastle, County Down for some family-friendly exploring. Things get weird (in the best way) when we…

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It’s Time to Celebrate! Four Home Cooking Menus for Hanukkah, Christmas, and the Holiday Season 29:54

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Are you trying to decide what to cook for the holidays this year? Whether you're hosting or attending a family or friends gathering, if you’re craving a delicious December, this week we’re sharing four menus to make your holiday planning and cooking more peaceful and joyful. By the end of this episode, you’ll: Discover four menus for Hanukkah, Chri…

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Cookbook Club Recap: Samin Nosrat’s “Good Things” – And A Make-Ahead Winter Brunch Menu. Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week! 16:41

23d ago16:41

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What if you could host a brunch where nearly every single dish was made ahead of time? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll learn the tips and strategies for starting a cookbook club, and you’ll also discover must-try recipes…

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First Look: The Boys, Blue Lights, & Surviving Nursery - Plus Tales From Tradespeople 27:50

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This week on First Look Gnomes… we’re everywhere at once. From nursery drop-offs to the madness of tradespeople turning a “quick job” into a two-week saga, we dive into the most relatable parts of real life — gnome-style. Then it’s onto the screen: 💥 The Boys – the characters causing chaos, and why it’s still one of the wildest shows on TV. 🚔 Blue …

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What to Bake for the Holidays: Our Top Cookies and Treats for Gifting and Hosting 32:05

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How do you choose from the endless holiday cookie recipes to include in your holiday baking? Whether you’re prepping for a cookie swap, assembling homemade gift boxes, or heading to a holiday potluck, this episode is your calm, curated roadmap through the season’s abundant baking options. By the end of this episode, you’ll discover: Which cookies a…

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Fall Favorite Recipes: A TikTok-Famous Soup, A Favorite Chowder, And Cookies Worth Repeating. Our Best Bites Of The Week! 12:52

1M ago12:52

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What are the recipes you can return to again and again – the ones that will warm you up, can be made quickly, and that your friends and family ask for the most? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll discover a meatball soup re…

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Holiday Gift Guide for Home Cooks: Our Most-Used, Most-Loved Kitchen Essentials 31:28

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Are you overwhelmed trying to find holiday gifts? Want to give a home cook a gift they will truly use and love? If you’ve ever wanted to give a food friend a present that feels both thoughtful and useful, this episode is your guide. As two cooks who have spent countless hours in real home kitchens, we’re sharing the gifts that genuinely make a diff…

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Seasonal Salads For The Colder Months, And A Classic French Appetizer! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 14:23

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Are you looking for new ways to use seasonal produce in salads you’ll actually crave? What if they could be meal prep-friendly? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll want to try make-ahead and entertaining-friendly salads, inc…

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First Look at Buying a Car, Dad Hacks, the Pinter Beer Gadget & Pints and First Bites 43:38

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This week, the Gnomes take a First Look at buying a car . Then it’s time for a Pints & First Bites segment featuring a Pinter brew test — we find out if this home beer gadget is actually genius or just gnome-shaped chaos. 🍻 🎧 Tune in for relatable parenting moments, honest reviews, and the kind of pub chat that somehow always ends up about snacks. …

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Cook Like a Private Chef: Six Menus for Hosting + Weeknight Meals 31:36

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Do you wish you could meal plan easily for busy weeks or easy entertaining? This week, we’re sharing menus and lessons learned from our private chef days, like: how to plan menus and meal prep, adapting to clients with different tastes and needs, and most importantly, what approaches build more confidence in the kitchen. By the end of this episode,…

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5 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes! Our Top Foolproof Recipes for Every Home Cook (Re-release) 36:38

1M ago36:38

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Do you feel overwhelmed by the onslaught of Thanksgiving recipes and techniques coming at you? Not sure where to start? We're rereleasing this episode to help unlock your best holiday meal with foolproof recipes to satisfy and impress all the guests at your Thanksgiving table. We’re covering 5 essentials: classic roast turkey, the creamiest mashed …

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What Are You Cooking For Thanksgiving? Menus + Meal Plans For The Holiday 30:56

2M ago30:56

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How do you make Thanksgiving feel easy, stress-free, and delicious – without spending all week trapped in the kitchen? Whether you’re planning your holiday menu or organizing meals for the whole Thanksgiving week, this episode will help you make it all easier (and more enjoyable). We’re breaking down how to plan a memorable Thanksgiving with: The e…

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Ina Garten’s Italian Wedding Soup + A No-Bake Snack! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 11:56

2M ago11:56

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Are you craving a homemade soup that’s a full meal in a bowl? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll want to cook up a pot of Ina Garten’s Italian Wedding Soup — a flavorful classic filled with tender chicken meatballs, fresh s…

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First Look: Comic Con Belfast 2025 & Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary 28:33

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Cosplay, comics, and… cuddly donkeys? In this episode of First Look Gnomes, we dive into two worlds that couldn’t be more different — the vibrant energy of Comic Con Belfast 2025, and the peaceful charm of the Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary in Devon. At Comic Con Belfast, we take a first look at the best costumes, panels, and pop culture moments lightin…

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What Recipes Do Home Cooks REALLY Rely On The Most? Lunches, Dinners, and Snack Ideas From Our Real Life Food Friends 31:46

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How do working parents manage to cook thoughtful, home-cooked meals while balancing everything else — and still have time to bake, plan ahead, and enjoy the process? If you’ve ever wished you could get delicious meals on the table without the stress, this episode is for you. This week, we’re talking with two home cooks, who happen to be our real li…

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A Timeless Julia Child Recipe and the Easiest Apple Dessert! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 13:37

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Looking for the perfect make-ahead menu for hosting on a chilly fall evening? In this bite-sized episode, we share the best things we ate this week to inspire each other and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll be craving Julia Child’s classic boeuf bourguignon; it’s famous for a reason, with tender beef and a rich, velvety sauce. You’ll also pi…

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The Cookbooks We Actually Use: Our Favorites for Baking, Entertaining, and Weeknight Cooking at Home 32:36

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What cookbooks are worth the investment? And which ones will you really cook from, time and time again? Even the most passionate home cooks struggle with navigating the sea of available cookbooks out there! In this episode, we’re sharing the ones that have earned a permanent spot in our kitchen — these are the books that make weeknight cooking easi…

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Two Sheet Pan Meals for Busy Weeks — One You Can Even Make Ahead! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 13:19

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What if dinner could practically cook itself? In this bite-sized episode, we’re sharing our best home-cooking bites of the week, including two sheet pan meals that make busy weeknights a breeze. By the end of this episode, you’ll discover: A Hungarian-inspired sheet pan chicken dinner loaded with veggies and big flavor — all roasted together for mi…

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From AI to Steam Power: Sora, Cornish Engines, 90s Car Rallies & LEGO Tips for Dads | First Look Gnomes Podcast 42:55

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Step into the workshop of wonder with First Look Gnomes! In this episode, we explore the power of innovation — from the cutting-edge AI Sora to the roaring nostalgia of Cornish steam engines and 90s car rallies. Join our gnome hosts as we uncover how creativity connects generations — including fun, hands-on LEGO building tips for dads and families.…

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What Do You Stock Your Freezer With? Make-Ahead Dinners and Cooking for Comfort 35:24

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Are you searching for easy ways to stock your freezer for busy days, or for a friend’s meal train? If you’ve ever wished you could pull dinner from your freezer when life feels too hectic, or to help a friend in need, this episode is for you. This week, we’re sharing our favorite freezer-friendly recipes that are designed to be stored and reheated.…

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Can Your Diner Order Inspire Dinner at Home? Plus, a Lemony Take on Chicken Soup! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 16:27

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Can your favorite diner order be turned into dinner? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll get inspired to try a classic Greek soup that’s creamy without any dairy, and can cook up quickly with a few shortcuts. You’ll also dis…

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Soup Season! Our 8 Go-To Recipes For Cooking Up Comforting Soups At Home 34:27

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What’s better than a bowl of homemade soup after a long, chilly day? If you’ve been craving easy soup recipes that actually work, this episode is your invitation to dive into soup season! We’re sharing our go-to soups for cozy weeknight dinners — the tried-and-true recipes we make every year, plus new favorites you’ll want to add to your rotation. …

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A Winter Minestrone and a Quick Weeknight Midwestern “Snappy Pizza”! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week (Re-Release) 13:11

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Cooking for the New Year! Our Top Recipes for Celebrating and a Fresh Start! 28:02

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First Look: Christmas Tips, The Retro Room Belfast, Top 5 Arcade Games & Labubus Explained 36:01

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Whole Grain Baking Made Easy with Two Sweet Treats – Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week! 11:59

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What Are The Best Appetizers For A Holiday Party? Cooking Our Favorite Hors d’Oeuvres At Home 30:45

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Two Make-Ahead Dinners: A Hearty Soup and a Meatless Main to Get You Through the Holiday Season! Our Best Bites of the Week 12:29

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First Look: Whitewater Brewery, Newcastle (NI), Spelga Dam Magic Road, Power Hungry Pets & Grace’s Amazing Machines 30:17

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It’s Time to Celebrate! Four Home Cooking Menus for Hanukkah, Christmas, and the Holiday Season 29:54

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Cookbook Club Recap: Samin Nosrat’s “Good Things” – And A Make-Ahead Winter Brunch Menu. Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week! 16:41

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First Look: The Boys, Blue Lights, & Surviving Nursery - Plus Tales From Tradespeople 27:50

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What to Bake for the Holidays: Our Top Cookies and Treats for Gifting and Hosting 32:05

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Fall Favorite Recipes: A TikTok-Famous Soup, A Favorite Chowder, And Cookies Worth Repeating. Our Best Bites Of The Week! 12:52

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Holiday Gift Guide for Home Cooks: Our Most-Used, Most-Loved Kitchen Essentials 31:28

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Seasonal Salads For The Colder Months, And A Classic French Appetizer! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 14:23

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First Look at Buying a Car, Dad Hacks, the Pinter Beer Gadget & Pints and First Bites 43:38

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Cook Like a Private Chef: Six Menus for Hosting + Weeknight Meals 31:36

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5 Essential Thanksgiving Dishes! Our Top Foolproof Recipes for Every Home Cook (Re-release) 36:38

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What Are You Cooking For Thanksgiving? Menus + Meal Plans For The Holiday 30:56

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Ina Garten’s Italian Wedding Soup + A No-Bake Snack! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 11:56

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First Look: Comic Con Belfast 2025 & Sidmouth Donkey Sanctuary 28:33

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What Recipes Do Home Cooks REALLY Rely On The Most? Lunches, Dinners, and Snack Ideas From Our Real Life Food Friends 31:46

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A Timeless Julia Child Recipe and the Easiest Apple Dessert! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 13:37

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The Cookbooks We Actually Use: Our Favorites for Baking, Entertaining, and Weeknight Cooking at Home 32:36

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Two Sheet Pan Meals for Busy Weeks — One You Can Even Make Ahead! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 13:19

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From AI to Steam Power: Sora, Cornish Engines, 90s Car Rallies & LEGO Tips for Dads | First Look Gnomes Podcast 42:55

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What Do You Stock Your Freezer With? Make-Ahead Dinners and Cooking for Comfort 35:24

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Can Your Diner Order Inspire Dinner at Home? Plus, a Lemony Take on Chicken Soup! Our Best Home Cooking Bites of the Week 16:27

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Soup Season! Our 8 Go-To Recipes For Cooking Up Comforting Soups At Home 34:27