The Off The Menu Podcast

The Off The Menu Podcast Food is more than fuel—it’s a bond that holds people together, it shapes relationships, cultures, and life itself.

Join hosts Wal Ozello and Joel Nepa with producer Tom Clemens as they go beyond the plate and talk Off the Menu!

NEW EPISODE: The Hidden Food Safety Mistakes Almost Everyone MakesIn this episode of The Off The Menu Podcast, Wal, Joel...
06/02/2026

NEW EPISODE: The Hidden Food Safety Mistakes Almost Everyone Makes

In this episode of The Off The Menu Podcast, Wal, Joel, and Tom sit down with food safety expert and Rutgers University professor Don Schaffner to separate food safety facts from fiction.

From the 5-second rule and cutting board debates to restaurant safety, food recalls, proper cooking temperatures, and the hidden risks lurking in everyday foods, Professor Schaffner explains what really makes food safe—and what doesn't. Along the way, we discuss leftovers, food trucks, grilling season, food poisoning, and the simple habits that can dramatically reduce your risk of getting sick.

If you've ever wondered whether that pizza left on the counter is still safe to eat, how worried you should be about restaurant food, or what food safety experts actually do, this episode is for you.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-off-the-menu-podcast/id1868103210?i=1000770750231

05/31/2026

In this episode of The Off The Menu Podcast, Wal, Joel, and Tom sit down with agricultural economist David Anderson from Texas A&M University to unpack the real reasons behind why beef prices are so high. NOW PLAYING!

Every podcast needs a home, and The Off The Menu Podcast is grateful to Brainstorm Media Inc. Recorded in their beautifu...
05/31/2026

Every podcast needs a home, and The Off The Menu Podcast is grateful to Brainstorm Media Inc.

Recorded in their beautiful downtown Columbus, OH studios, Brainstorm produces media that moves one, or one million. Small screen media that moves your customers, or BIG screen media to move your employees!

Thank you Brainstorm Media Inc!

05/28/2026

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NEW EPISODE: Why are beef prices so high? In this episode of The Off The Menu Podcast, Wal, Joel, and Tom sit down with...
05/27/2026

NEW EPISODE: Why are beef prices so high?

In this episode of The Off The Menu Podcast, Wal, Joel, and Tom sit down with agricultural economist David Anderson from Texas A&M University to unpack the real reasons behind soaring beef prices.

From shrinking cattle herds and rising ranching costs to supply chain bottlenecks, meat processing capacity, consumer demand, and global trade, Professor Anderson breaks down the economics of beef in a way that actually makes sense. Along the way, we explore why chicken and pork remain relatively affordable, whether imported beef could help, and how long Americans may be paying premium prices for burgers and steaks.

If you’ve looked at the meat aisle lately and wondered what happened, this episode is for you.

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-off-the-menu-podcast/id1868103210?i=1000769804939

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05/20/2026

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NEW EPISODE: The Surprising History of Beer, Taverns, and Human ConnectionBeer has shaped human civilization for thousan...
05/19/2026

NEW EPISODE: The Surprising History of Beer, Taverns, and Human Connection

Beer has shaped human civilization for thousands of years — from ancient Egypt and medieval taverns to modern sports bars and craft breweries. In this episode, food historian Professor Jeffery Pilcher explains the surprising history of beer, how it fueled trade and community, why taverns changed society, how Prohibition transformed drinking culture, and why beer became the social drink of the modern world. A fascinating conversation about beer culture, human connection, and the evolution of one of humanity’s oldest beverages.

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05/18/2026

Join us on Tuesday, May 19th for "History of Beer" Featuring Professor Jeffery Pilcher, a leading expert in the field of food history!

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Psst, here is Wal's "famous" Cannoli Pie recipe from yesterday's "Mailbag" question! Cannoli PieIngredients • 1 9 inch g...
05/13/2026

Psst, here is Wal's "famous" Cannoli Pie recipe from yesterday's "Mailbag" question!

Cannoli Pie

Ingredients
• 1 9 inch graham cracker crust homemade or from the grocery store
• 1 1/2 cups of ricotta cheese, strained
• 8 ounces of mascarpone cheese
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of fresh orange zest
• 1/4 teasooon of ground cinnamon
• 1 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions
• In a large mixing bowl, beat together ricotta, mascarpone, and powdered sugar, with an electric mixer on medium speed, until well combined. Beat in vanilla, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt. Then stir in mini chocolate chips.
• Spoon filling into cooled pie crust. Spread the filling in pie crust.
• Refrigerate pie for at least 3-4 hours or overnight before serving. Top as desired with whipped cream, mini chocolate chips, chopped nuts (pistachios), crumbled pizzelles, and/or maraschino cherries.

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