But I’ll Take a Pinot Grigio

Season 23, Episode 4 Top Chef "Pick A Side"
We are cooking and talking about some our very favortite things this week: sides and southern staples.  Some of our special treasures and even brought to us by some insanely talented chefs; Greg Collier and the current Top Chef, Tristen Epps-Long. It's collards, corn meal, cabbage and so much more.
We'll take a look at all the cheftestants and see which category of ours they fit into; weeded, seeded or defeated.  It's gonna be a great season, y'all.
 
We head to Last Chance Kitchen as well, so be sure to catch us on Wednesdays when we discuss that, have book recs and make hilarious observations, of course.
The Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. Listen to Sundi and special guest and former socialite, Emile, dissect what is basically the Real Housewives of London. 
Find us for vintage VPR on Tuesdays and Fridays and for season 12 recaps on Tuesday nights dropping right after the show.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

We made it to one of the most iconic seasons of reality television, ever! Season 4 of Vanderpump Rules is where dreams are made. Kristen is gonna Kristen, Jax's Mom is a real person and DJ James Kennedy can NOT handle his Fireball.
We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food).
The Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. Listen to Sundi and special guest and former socialite, Emile, dissect what is basically the Real Housewives of London. 
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

You would think with all this money they could afford some emotional regulation, but alas.... Cliques are starting to form and there's more fallout from the biggest bummer of a wine tour, ever.
We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food).
Find us for vintage VPR on Tuesdays and Fridays and for Top Chef recaps dropping right after the show.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Jeff and Sundi take a a little detour from Top Chef coverage to discuss Sean Brock’s Heritage, a Laurence-inspired pick, We Are Lady Parts, and find this week's cook challenge. 
Otherwise, the Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. Listen to Sundi and special guest and former socialite, Emile, dissect what is basically the Real Housewives of London. 
Find us for vintage VPR on Tuesdays and Fridays where we are undertaking the iconic season 4. 
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

However unsatisfied you were with the reunion, be prepared to sit with that for the "Secrets Revealed." Things took a dark turn as we see more of how these dummies move through the world
We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food).
The Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. Listen to Sundi and special guest and former socialite, Emile, dissect what is basically the Real Housewives of London. 
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Who says liver mush can't be fancy? Not us. There's a quickfire challenge that utilizes the legend of pig livers and an elimination challenge that calls up mill history and culture. It's a real ride.
We'll take a look at all the cheftestants and see which category of ours they fit into; weeded, seeded or defeated.  It's gonna be a great season, y'all.
The Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. Listen to Sundi and special guest and former socialite, Emile, dissect what is basically the Real Housewives of London. 
Find us for vintage VPR on Mondays and Fridays and for season 12 recaps on Tuesday nights dropping right after the show.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

Jeff shares his lates hare recommendations,  Gabrielle Hamilton’s work "Blood, Bones and Butter" and "Prune," inspired by our chat with Top Cheftestant, Chef Jennifer Lee Jackson. Sundi shares her very unserious rec of Cardi Bi's episode of Hot Ones and Jeff commits himself to make barbeque, two ways, using Talenti Gelato. Good luck to us all.  
Blood, Bones and Butter - A "kitchen confidential" that follows an unconventional journey through the many kitchens Hamilton has inhabited through the years
Prune - A cookbook debut filled with signature recipes from her celebrated New York City restaurant Prune.
Listen to our recaps of Top Chef, season 23 every Monday, once the show drops. 
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.

We made it to the season 3 reunion and we are ... underwhelmed. Without Stassi, the first hour just wasn't what we wanted, but she delivered in the end. Here is both part 1 and part 2 of the reunion, such as it was. 
We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food).
The Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’all and we’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. Listen to Sundi and special guest and former socialite, Emile, dissect what is basically the Real Housewives of London. 
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.
 

I guess it matters not how much money you have or the title you wear, everybody is just gonna be a bitch about it. The continued fallout out from the saddest wine tasting ever continues to plague the ladies and Sundi and Emilie have had enough of their bitching.
We're also in deep with season 23 of Top Chef, where Jeff is the expert and Sundi is along for the learning (and the food).
Find us for vintage VPR on Mondays and Fridays and for Top Chef recaps dropping right after the show.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can come  through this with us.
 

Sundi sat down for a chat with Chef Jennifer Jackson, fellow Georgian to talk biscuits, Southern heat and what its like to compete against a loved one. Chef Jennifer is a major contender for season 23's Top Chef and we're always gonna root for a hometown girl!
AND... the Pinot Pod has gone posh, y’al.  We’re delving into season 4 of Ladies of London. Listen to Sundi and special guest and former socialite, Emile, dissect what is basically the Real Housewives of London. 
Find us for vintage VPR on Mondays and Fridays and for season 12 recaps on Tuesday nights dropping right after the show.
Watch, listen, and find visual aids and poor decisions at @takeapinotpod on Instagram and on YouTube. Questions, complaints, and hot takes go to sundi@pinotpod.com. And please leave a review so more people can suffer through this with us.