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Making Food My Way with Jose Alberto Berraza
Episode 71
Tuesday, 18 November, 2025
Exploring Unconventional Flavors with Jose Alberto Barraza: From Tacos to Grasshoppers In this engaging episode of the Okayest Cook Podcast, host Chris Whonsetler welcomes special guest Jose Alberto Barraza, a Texas-born, Mexico-raised cooking enthusiast and content creator behind 'No Way Jose Cuisines.' Jose shares his culinary journey, from growing up in a family bakery to becoming a popular food content creator on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Together, they dive into the art of making authentic Mexican dishes, experimenting with international cuisines, and trying unconventional ingredients like beef tongue, tripa, and grasshoppers. The episode also touches on the importance of open-mindedness in food, mental health challenges in content creation, and the joys of commensality—eating together to create lasting memories. Tune in for delicious recipes, unique food experiences, and valuable insights into culinary creativity. Find Jose Web: https://nowayjosecuisineshop.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NoWayJoseCuisine Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/NoWayJoseCuisine/ ~ Support Okayest Cook by shopping with our favorite brands ~ Anova: We love their Precision Cooker 3.0 & vac sealers - https://bit.ly/3WT36ZR MEAT!: Powerful meat grinders - https://bit.ly/4ho5a4r Hedley & Bennett: Quality Aprons - https://hedley-and-bennett.sjv.io/EEzBq2 Yeti: The king of coolers - https://yetius.pxf.io/a1NJXq Lodge: Cast Iron cooking - https://lodgecastiron.pxf.io/zxe7dr ~ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:14 Guest's Background and Early Life 02:43 Journey to Becoming a Content Creator 05:51 Challenges and Successes in Content Creation 17:25 Mental Health and Taking Breaks 28:17 Favorite Foods and Cooking Techniques 45:39 Exploring Local Mexican Restaurants 46:35 Authenticity in Ethnic Cuisine 48:06 Cooking at Home vs. Dining Out 48:56 The Rise of Home Cooking 49:45 Challenges of Finding Ingredients 50:47 Adventures in Trying New Foods 54:04 The Benefits of Eating Insects 54:43 Cultural Differences in Food Consumption 01:01:33 The Importance of Using the Whole Animal 01:19:35 Food Memories and Cultural Connections 01:21:40 Encouragement to Try New Foods Mentioned in Episode: Jose’s Rice Paper Taco Salad: https://youtu.be/iv8wcGmnGXc?si=LDHBcZKwW4byq5h8 Indy Taco Places: https://pacostaquerias.com/ https://www.laparadaindy.com/ More at OkayestCook.com Connect with us on Instagram @Okayest_Cook And facebook.com/AnOkayestCook Video feed on YouTube.com/@OkayestCook Crew: Chris Whonsetler Email: Chris@OkayestCook.com Web: ChrisWhonsetler.com Instagram: @FromFieldToTable & @WhonPhoto
