Thrift Shop Chef


Host Satchel Mantz finds unique kitchen devices in area thrift shops and then uses those tools, along with locally-sourced ingredients, to create incredible meals that you can prepare in your own home.

Clips and Recipes

peanut butter and jelly sandwich on cutting board

Satchel Mantz shows you how to make your own strawberry jelly and peanut butter to create the perfect peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Watch »

Posted on November 21, 2017

 

Mincing Garlic

Satchel demonstrates how to mince garlic. Watch »

Posted on November 21, 2017

 

knife cutting through an onion

Satchel demonstrates the proper way to Julienne cut an onion. Watch »

Posted on November 21, 2017

 

Satchel Mantz

A stable cutting board is a safe cutting board. Watch »

Posted on November 21, 2017

 

Satchel Mantz

In the pilot episode Satchel explores the wonders of cast iron pans, serving up rib eye steaks and bacon-wrapped scallops! Watch »

Posted on November 14, 2017

 

Cooked steak on plate with roasted potatoes

Ribeye Steak with Vegetable Medley, Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Brown Butter Purée Watch »

Posted on November 8, 2017

 

Satchel Mantz holding cast iron pan

Satchel shows you how to take a rusty old cast iron pan and give it new life. Watch »

Posted on November 8, 2017

 

Bacon Wrapped Scallops

Bacon-Wrapped Scallops with Braised Lentils and Baked Multi-Color Carrots Watch »

Posted on November 8, 2017

 

onion

Satchel demonstrates the best ways to chop and dice onions. Watch »

Posted on November 8, 2017

 

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