My guest this week is Jeremy Scheck with his new book ScheckEats—Cooking Smarter: Friendly Recipes with a Side of Science
From next-gen culinary phenom and TikTok superstar Jeremy Scheck, easy and delicious recipes for every day and beyond—plus expert tips to make you a better, happier cook. Get a copy NOW!
Jeremy Scheck has charmed a new generation of home cooks with his simple yet remarkably tasty recipes and his reliable culinary know-how. Now, in this stunning and personal book brimming with approachable recipes and step-by-step guidance, Jeremy shares the building blocks of what he calls culinary literacy: understanding why a recipe works and empowering readers to cook with confidence every day. Recipes are designed to minimize single-use ingredients and equipment (for example, all baking recipes are no-mixer-required), encouraging versatility with easily available essentials and Jeremy’s favorite kitchen staples. Organized by course, recipes include:
- Honey Lemon Chicken
- Coca-Cola Braised Brisket
- Spaghetti Aglio e Olio
- Maple Za’atar Carrots
- Sheet Pan Teriyaki Salmon and Veggies
- Mac and Cheese Orzo
- Pretzel Blondies
Invaluable primers throughout offer simple explanations of age-old techniques and food science facts, such as how to get the perfect creamy pasta sauce, how to make leftover veggie soup without a recipe, why you need brown butter in your life (and in your cookies!), and why a little sweetness is the secret to the best roast chicken. With this must-have kitchen companion, everyone can learn the basics of cooking simple but delicious food, whether it’s your first cookbook or it’s joining a full shelf of dog-eared and sauce-stained classics. Learn more at https://scheckeats.com/
Jeremy Scheck spent high school perfecting his signature cupcakes, making quiches and coffee cake by the dozen at a local bakery, and teaching cooking demonstrations at Williams-Sonoma. As a 10th grader in 2016, he began documenting his favorite recipes on a blog called The After School Bakery. In college, Jeremy learned to make 50 gallons of ice cream in the food science lab, how to prune grape vines in the teaching vineyard, the best way to milk a cow in Northern Italy, and why film photography is an art worth saving. As a sophomore in 2020, he traded blog photos for video and became a TikTok culinary sensation. Jeremy has been featured on the Today show, The Washington Post, Bloomberg, BBC Radio, People, and Access Hollywood, among others. Jeremy is a graduate of Cornell University with a double major in Spanish and Italian, and significant coursework in food science. He lives in Brooklyn, NY. Follow Jeremy Scheck on TikTok & Instagram
In the second half, Whitney Stratton will be joining us to talk about her new endeavor; Wines to You by Whitney You may know her as one of the talented wine specialists at Jacob Liquor Exchange, her classes at Mark Arts or you’ve just been lucky to meet her and her husband Jamie at a wine event. Whitney is a WSAT Advanced wine educator, a sommelier and a great gal! Follow Whitney on Facebook.
Whitney says:
“I believe that wine is not common knowledge and snobbery has no place in wine education. After 13 years of experience in wine consulting/buying for a local retail establishment, hosting private events and educational workshops, I have decided to focus on the joys of wine education! I will come to your home or venue of choice and take you through a journey. Whether wine enthusiast or expert, I can curate a special experience just for you and your group.”
Later in the show Whitney and I will be telling you all about the Jacobs Liquor Exchange customer appreciation event going on Saturday November 11th
Good Life Guy’s Wine of the Week:
2022 Augustine Bordeaux Blanc
This exquisite and original blend of Sauvignon blanc, Semillon with 5% of muscadelle gives the wine a slight roundness. Augustine is Fresh, elegantly grassy, and abundantly aromatic. This wine has complexity with notes of pear, white peach and fresh almonds. On the palate a well balanced acidity follows through to a long lasting finish. ABV12%
Summer pool wine or Winter fireplace sipper, this wine is a mouthful of citrus, green apple, pear and refreshing herbaceous acidity. The addition of muscadelle offers a soft mouthfeel while adding to the zesty captivating aromas. Learn more here.
The good news, it’s modest price makes it the perfect weeknight libation. Come see me at the Jacob Liquor Exchange Customer Appreciation day this Saturday and pick up a few bottles, you won’t be disappointed! 🙂