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The Shameless Chef

 Heritage Radio Network

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.

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Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
34
Years Active
2020 - 2021
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Treat Yourself: Truffles, Lobster, and Skirt Steak

Treat Yourself: Truffles, Lobster, and Skirt Steak

Treat yourself with stories about the finer things in life as well as some suggestions for daily delights. This episode kicks off with truffles. Michael explains why this fungus is so expensive and s…
00:17:41  |   Thu 04 Feb 2021
Kitchen Tools, Cast Iron, and Microwave Cooking

Kitchen Tools, Cast Iron, and Microwave Cooking

Not all kitchen gadgets are useful. In fact, Michael Davenport was glad to be free of the clutter too many cooking tools can cause. In this episode, he shares what gadgets are fun to try and which ar…
00:18:16  |   Thu 28 Jan 2021
Seafood: From Hangtown Fry to Dishwasher Fish

Seafood: From Hangtown Fry to Dishwasher Fish

This episode is all about seafood. Michael shares some of his favorite dishes that he enjoyed in restaurants and replicated at home. He talks about the misunderstood origins of cioppino and lists the…
00:15:19  |   Thu 21 Jan 2021
Finding Color and Texture in Healthy Meals

Finding Color and Texture in Healthy Meals

Michael Davenport admits he is no dietician, but he believes that you can trust many of your cravings - if food smells good and looks good, your body is sending you a signal. When it’s cold, a hot he…
00:11:18  |   Thu 14 Jan 2021
Gaining Confidence and Breaking Rules in the Kitchen

Gaining Confidence and Breaking Rules in the Kitchen

This episode is about trying new recipes and techniques and being unafraid to make them your own. Michael Davenport notes that many confident cooks don’t use exact measurements - they use a pinch, a …
00:11:09  |   Thu 07 Jan 2021
Three Cheers and Hangover Cures

Three Cheers and Hangover Cures

This episode is all about beverages - from judging fine wine to the infamous holiday punch bowl. The Shameless Chef was no “label snob,” Michael Davenport preaches the importance of judging a wine (a…
00:12:52  |   Mon 28 Dec 2020
Making the Most of Leftovers

Making the Most of Leftovers

Mike Schreiber loves leftovers because they remind him of the holidays. This episode is about just that: how to best put your leftovers to use, the joy of sharing them with others, and wishing everyo…
00:14:52  |   Wed 23 Dec 2020
Thrifty: Economy Cuts and Time Savers

Thrifty: Economy Cuts and Time Savers

Get strategies for being thrifty - whether you’re trying to save money grocery shopping or save time in the kitchen. Michael Davenport used to test different brands in his recipes to see how to get t…
00:15:51  |   Thu 17 Dec 2020
All Day Cooking Projects

All Day Cooking Projects

This episode features culinary inspiration for the days you have a little more time on your hands. While some nights, dinner is all about convenience; weekends, rainy days, and now quarantine present…
00:13:41  |   Thu 10 Dec 2020
Breakfast Any Time of Day

Breakfast Any Time of Day

This week’s episode is all about the first and most important meal of the day. Get Michael Davenport’s secrets for perfecting scrambled eggs and making a high quality cup of coffee. He insisted that …
00:16:46  |   Thu 03 Dec 2020
Familiar Ingredients, New Recipes

Familiar Ingredients, New Recipes

This week Mike is sharing The Shameless Chef’s ideas for using familiar ingredients in a new way. There are plenty of tips for adding some more zest to your next meal, and even tricks for how to clea…
00:16:15  |   Thu 19 Nov 2020
Impress Your Guests

Impress Your Guests

Michael Davenport knew that chips and dips don’t make a party. Whoever you may be cooking for, this episode has ideas that will make you and your food the highlight of any gathering. Michael suggests…
00:14:14  |   Thu 12 Nov 2020
How to be Audacious

How to be Audacious

Michael Davenport believed there was no excuse for being a ‘meat and potatoes man’ and suggests throwing out the rules to break up the monotony of your meals. Buy an ingredient you’ve never tried bef…
00:14:28  |   Fri 06 Nov 2020
Meet The Shameless Chef

Meet The Shameless Chef

In the first episode of The Shameless Chef, meet your hosts Mike Schreiber and Michael A. Davenport. Get a sense of what this podcast is all about as Mike shares memories from how it all began in the…
00:13:56  |   Thu 29 Oct 2020
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