The Shameless Chef
A podcast series that takes us back in time to home kitchens in the 1970s, but still has a lot to teach us today. The show’s original host, Michael A. Davenport shares his fearless attitude towards food and encourages home cooks to have fun and take risks in the kitchen. Get inspired by recipes, techniques, and above all The Shameless Chef’s audacious attitude that we hope you’ll take with you in your home kitchen.
Developed for public radio in 1977, the series has been off the air for more than 40 years and many episodes have never been heard before. Sadly, Michael A. Davenport passed away in 1985; but he lived a truly vibrant life. Now the show’s original producer, Mike Schreiber is making these audio treasures available for the first time on Heritage Radio Network. Each episode includes several bite-sized segments that focus on a particular food, ingredient, or home cooking tip, accompanied by Mike’s anecdotes about the effervescent legacy of Michael A. Davenport and The Shameless Chef.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 34
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2021
Bonus: Modernist BreadCrumbs
Modernist BreadCrumbs is a special series created in collaboration with Modernist Cuisine founder Nathan Myhrvold and head chef Francisco Migoya. The show takes a new look at one of the oldest staple…
01:01:21 |
Thu 19 Aug 2021
Bonus: The Feedfeed
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00:49:39 |
Thu 05 Aug 2021
Bonus: Cooking in Mexican from A to Z
Similarly to The Shameless Chef - pick up cooking tips and delicious recipes while learning a lot about the way in Cooking in Mexican from A to Z. The hosts are mother and son, but also award-winning…
00:54:03 |
Thu 29 Jul 2021
Bonus: A Taste of the Past
If you enjoyed going back in time with The Shameless Chef while learning home cooking tips that are still relevant today, then you’ll love the insights that A Taste of the Past has to offer.
A Tast…
00:45:52 |
Thu 24 Jun 2021
Bonus: Bug Out on Meat and Three
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00:27:47 |
Thu 17 Jun 2021
The Final Course: Dessert
In the final episode of The Shameless Chef, Michael Davenport entertains and delights with the richer things in life. From pavlova to sundae smorgasbords and homemade pie crusts, it’s all about desse…
00:18:52 |
Thu 10 Jun 2021
Ingredients Plus Imagination
Revisit ingredients you may be overlooking and realize that experimentation is a big part of the joy of eating. First, Michael hams it up, discussing whole hams, ham and bean casserole, and ham salad…
00:15:06 |
Fri 04 Jun 2021
Summer Produce and Roadside Stands
Michael Davenport was thrilled whenever he found a roadside stand and if you’re anything like him, and have gone overboard buying too many fruits and vegetables, this episode has some ideas for putti…
00:22:10 |
Thu 27 May 2021
How to be a Shameless Dinner Party Host
Michael Davenport offers tips for being a great host, from the moment guests arrive to the time they leave when you’re left with the dirty dishes. Knowing how to ad-lib in the kitchen is an important…
00:13:12 |
Thu 20 May 2021
An Extraordinary Salad Extravaganza
Michael Davenport proclaims: “along with peanut butter, I think salads are the gifts of the Gods.” However he would not stand for a bowl of iceberg lettuce with bottled dressing. He suggests employin…
00:13:28 |
Thu 13 May 2021
Adventures in Eating Outside: From Picnics to Mountain Food
Head outside with The Shameless Chef this week. Michael’s ideal picnic was easy to transport and easy to clean up but that doesn’t mean the food has to be forgettable. His favorite hamper meals inclu…
00:11:21 |
Fri 16 Apr 2021
Culinary Techniques: From Pan Broiling to the Perfect Pasta
Never commit the crime of overcooking your food again with some timeless tips from The Shameless Chef. No matter what sauce you’re serving with spaghetti, you have to boil the pasta first and Michael…
00:13:39 |
Fri 09 Apr 2021
Restaurant Woes: The Shameless Chef Dines Out
Michael Davenport didn’t frequent restaurants often because he preferred to prepare a meal. Perhaps his love for home cooking is why this episode’s stories are about the woes of dining out. Enjoy fun…
00:12:12 |
Thu 01 Apr 2021
Try Something New: Weeds, Coriander, and Almond Soup
Try something new this week, whether it’s a novel recipe or an unfamiliar food. Michael talks edible weeds; from sage and fiddlehead fern to dandelions, he has tips for cooking and serving all types …
00:16:13 |
Thu 25 Mar 2021
Decoration, Festive Treats, and a Well-Set Table
From ornamenting your pastries to adding embellishment to your table, Michael Davenport believed that for all the time we take preparing our food, it should be presented proudly. An elaborately, or e…
00:12:18 |
Thu 18 Mar 2021
Clams, Cranberries and Canned Food Galore
Michael Davenport shines a spotlight on canned food, which can be wonderful as long as you add some imagination. He offers tips to enliven canned foods by chilling canned pears and adding mint leaves…
00:14:48 |
Thu 11 Mar 2021
Lunch Break: Brown Bags and Bean Salads
Dig into lunch with Michael’s ideas for stepping up what’s in your brown bag. Lunch doesn’t have to be boring - fresh fruit, salads, soups and even a little white wine can be on the menu according to…
00:14:03 |
Fri 05 Mar 2021
Flavors! Spices, Herbs, Sauces, and Chutneys
Discover new ways to flavor your food with delicious sauces, spices and fresh herbs. Michael Davenport didn’t have anything secretive in his spice cabinet, in fact he shares its contents so you can g…
00:17:46 |
Thu 25 Feb 2021
Learning to Cook: From Trial and Error to Culinary School
Michael Davenport felt it was better to cook three new meals in a day and hate them, than to eat the same dishes again and again. He offers tips to spark the creative process: open a cookbook to a ra…
00:15:51 |
Thu 18 Feb 2021
Truth Be Told: The Shameless Chef's Strongest Opinions
Michael Davenport believes people feel one of two ways about food: either they simply see it as fuel, or they have strong preferences (especially about the things they prefer not to eat). But in Mich…
00:19:42 |
Thu 11 Feb 2021
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