Food Fusion
Food, News, Lifestyle, Commentary
Episodes
21 episodes
Food Fusion: Food Fusion: It Takes as Long as It Takes - Cooking Through the Chaos
After nearly a year away from the mic, Charles returns to Food Fusion with a deeply personal episode about productivity, life transitions, and rediscovering the kitchen during demanding seasons of life. Inspired by Four Thousand Weeks by Oli...
Snacks, Screens & the Art of Enough
In this Food Fusion episode, Charles Mathison continues his series on “Living Into Enough” by examining the relationship between digital overstimulation and unconscious eating habits. He explores how constant screen time mirrors...
Ditching Overwhelm: How to Eat, Sleep, and Drink Differently
In this episode of Food Fusion, host Charles Mathison explores the idea of “Living Into Enough,” a lifestyle philosophy that challenges the relentless pursuit of more—more money, more achievements, more stuff—and ...
Food Fusion: Rethinking Success, Sleep, and Sober Sips in NYC
In this episode of Food Fusion, Charles explores what it means to live into enough—an honest reflection on stepping off the hamster wheel of "more" and redefining success on your own terms. Inspired by the books Essentiali...
Food Fusion: Snack Inventions, Kitchen Prep, and Life Upgrades
In this episode of Food Fusion, I’m diving into some of my latest snack creations—from bold wasabi pretzel bites to rich olive oil–soaked sandwiches and versatile rice cake combos that just might replace your bread. I also take you into the kit...
Setting the Tone for Cooking at Home and The Politics of Food in the Illegal Immigration Debate
Welcome to Food Fusion, the podcast where cooking meets culture, inspiration, and conversation. In this episode, we explore how to set the tone for long cooking sessions—perfect for meal prepping or simply losing yourself in the ...
Mobile Cocktail Parties, Aloha Bread and Free Drinks in Bushwick!
In this episode of Food Fusion, I’m taking you on a journey through some of my favorite rediscoveries and adventures. I’ll share how I hosted a mobile cocktail party during the holidays, featuring drinks like Moscow Mules, Salty Dogs, and the c...
Zhoug, Spice, and Everything Nice
In this fiery episode of Food Fusion, you will explore the vibrant flavors of Zhoug, a spicy and herbaceous Yemeni condiment that’s sure to elevate any dish. Discover dynamic favorite pairings for this zesty delight and learn how to bring a spi...
The Power of Planning Meals: How to end the question 'What Should I Eat?"
Get ready to dive into the ultimate guide to mastering meal planning. In this episode, I break down how tapping into culinary resources like YouTube, cookbooks, and magazines can take the stress out of the everyday question, "What's for dinner,...
Food Fusion: Cooking on Fly: Riffs on Soy Sauce and Rosemary Roasted Chicken, Cooking with Family
Welcome to today's episode of Cooking on the Fly, where we explore the art of making the most out of what’s in your kitchen. I decided to focus this episode on cooking with leftovers because, like many of you, I really dislike wasting ...
The Power of Bringing Lunch to Work - I started doing it again!
Get ready for a delicious journey in this podcast, where I share the excitement of bringing homemade lunches back into my routine! I'll take you through last week's mouthwatering creations and give you a sneak peek into the upcoming week's irre...
New York City Staycation 2024: Brand New Brooklyn! Old is New
In this episode I discuss my 3 week staycation (August 2024) in my hometown of Brooklyn, New York in which I rediscovered three neighborhoods directly connected to my district, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. I explore the vibes, bars and restaur...
Episode 9: Berlin Has Grown Up! Return to Berlin
In this podcast, I reflect on the changes that have taken place in Berlin since I first visited in 1998. I share recommendation on finding good art and design, food and dining experiences. 1. Art and Design Places to ...
Food Fusion: Episode 8: How to Use Zhoug Sauce and Green Curry with Small Vegetable Plates
In this podcast I talk about how to use Yemeni zhoug sauce and Thai Green Curry with small plates that are vegetable based. I also highlight how Tequila is taking over as the most used liquor in the United States.
Food Fusion: Episode 7: Reflections on Food and Lifestyle Puerto Rico
In this episode I reflect on the food and lifestyle I experienced while in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico during my mid-winter getaway.00:38 Cuba Libre cocktail02:17 Drinking in Puerto Rico03:32 Eating in Puerto Rico05:57 B...
Food Fusion Podcast : Episode 6, "Luxurious" Jagermeister Tasting Anisette, Craft Ice & Dumplings
In this episode03:05 Anisette liquer - Anise flavored liquer I recently discovered. Sweet and complex, kind of like a luxurious JagermeisterRecipe for D'Amour https://www.absolutdrinks.com/en/drinks/damour-cocktail/
Food Fusion: New Year's and A lot of Weird Stuff
In this episode:00:23 The amazing edamame in salads03:36 Tonic water with bitters 06:20 Tobacco Infused Christmas Trees11:10 5 in 1 Mandolins15:27 New Year's 2025 Steak Night with my Dad19:19 Doritos Flav...
Food Fusion: Recent Culinary Observations
In this episode I rate some recent culinary observations. I also talk about my current food cycle which includes Asian inspired dishesWant to do something fun? Join me for "After Hours, Cooking with Charles Mathison", Live on Y...
Food Fusion: Using Hearty Veggies in Winter and The Crisis of Drink Inflation at Bars
In this podcast, I review the highlights of "After Hours" my live cooking event on Youtube in which I cooked Chicken Chow Mein.I also discuss the the current crisis of drink inflation at bars, Era Drinks (the drinks that matured us back...
Food Fusion: Winterizing Your Diet for Winter
In this episode I discuss how to winterize your diet for the cold season by using hearty vegetables and enjoying hot drinks! I also discuss how to beat the recent scourge of drink inflation at bars!Food cycle = What I've been eating the las...
