Feed the Bean

by Andrew Dufont

An exhausted father cooks gourmet-ish foods for his picky toddler, Beanie. As he chronicles this sometimes frustrating but often hilarious process, insights about cuisine, family, and parenthood are realized.

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Beef Bourguignon for Picky Toddlers

    Beef Bourguignon for Picky Toddlers

    Andrew prepares Julia Child's famous Beef Bourguignon for his picky eating toddler, The Bean and also vents a bit about math teachers, the stubborn curmudgeons that keep school interesting. The Bean is delighted and distracted to find a very special guest join them for dinner!

  • Announcement

    Announcement

    A quick announcement to let you all know that The Bean and I are moving to a bi-weekly release schedule moving forward until probably the summer. Come back next Thursday for some delicious gourmet meals and enthusiastic refusals to eat by The Bean!

  • Croque Monsieur for Picky Toddlers

    Croque Monsieur for Picky Toddlers

    Andrew takes on the challenge of feeding his two-year-old daughter healthy, tasty meals that she actually wants to eat. Join him on this adventures while he attempts to make the delicious dish Croque Monsieurs with roasted Brussels sprouts. Follow along as he tries to win his daughter over with delectable meals and funny stories. Tune in for some hearty laughs, weekly recipes, and family-friendly entertainment!

  • Rack of Lamb and the Best Roasted Potatoes for Picky Toddlers

    Rack of Lamb and the Best Roasted Potatoes for Picky Toddlers

    Andrew takes you on a culinary adventure as he cooks and experiments with gourmet meals for his picky-eating toddler. From sous vide rack of lamb to roasted potatoes and a Brussels sprout slaw, Andrew's creations will have your taste buds asking for more. Hear some of his unique ingredients that he finds at his new favorite market and get tips on how to cook the perfect potatoes. Plus, get a behind-the-scenes peek into Andrew's personal life as he tries to distract his little one with fun LED lights in the bathroom! Join Andrew on his journey to feed the Bean and discover some tasty recipes along the way!

  • Confit Duck Legs and Roasted Duck Breast for Picky Toddlers

    Confit Duck Legs and Roasted Duck Breast for Picky Toddlers

    Andrew takes us on an exciting adventure as he attempts to create gourmet meals for his picky eating toddler. From duck legs to steam buns, and everything in between, he’s committed to mastering these challenging dishes – and he’s not afraid to share his humorous mistakes along the way. Join Feed the Bean and laugh, learn, and appreciate the beauty of a truly triumphant meal. This meal was inspired by Nautilus' Whole Roasted Peking Duck https://www.thenautilus.com/ twitter.com/feedthebean Instagram.com/feedthebeanpodcast feedthebeanpodcast@gmail.com https://rss.com/podcasts/feedthebean/