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Episode 119: Monica's new book, Do Good Chicken, Niman Ranch Feb 06, 2023

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This week, Monica tells us about her new book, "Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites," co-written with David Hammond. Then Monica interviews former Obama White House and Chicago restaurant chef Sam Kass about his organization Do Good Chicken that reduces food waste by putting it towards their chickens' diet. Then she talks to Niman Ranch and Mariano's representatives about stocking sustainable pork behind the butcher counter. Finally, Monica shares tomato chips with the ladies, but Will They Eat It?

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Music:

Theme music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai

Outro music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older

Segments: "Chicago Bound Blues" by Bessie Smith, "The Greasy Chicken" by Andrew Williams, "Green Pastures" by Emmylou Harris, "Home Grown Tomatoes" by John Denver

Episode 118: Lunar New Year food and Lexington Betty Smokehouse Jan 16, 2023

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This week, we're celebrating Lunar New Year and talking BBQ. We start off by giving some updates on holiday health scares. Then Louisa gets the story behind the Lexington Betty Smokehouse barbecue style. And then the ladies are presented with a spicy Chinese snack that's gone viral and chocolate fortune cookies, but will they eat it?

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Intro Music: Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai

Outro Music: Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older

Segment 1 Music: 高爾宣 OSN - Without You 沒了妳

Segment 2 Music: Louis Armstrong - Struttin' With Some Barbecue

YouTube Reference: Cooking Korean Food with @Maangchi

Episode 117: Christkindlmarket, Feld restaurant, Omarcito's Latin Café Dec 19, 2022

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This week, we're talking about holiday foods and new chefs. Monica visits the Christkindlmarket to find some fishy treats. Then she talks to TikTok chef Jake Potashnick who has plans to open a sustainable restaurant called Feld in Chicago. Louisa goes behind these scenes of Omarcito's Latin Café to find out more about chef Omar Cadena's family recipes. Finally, Monica shares a spread of sunflower cream cheese, but will they eat it?

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Episode 116: Thanksgiving, Little Fat Boy, Loaf Lounge Nov 21, 2022

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This week, we're gearing up for Thanksgiving by sharing our traditions (and disasters). Monica talks to Frankie Gaw, aka Little Fat Boy, about his first generation Taiwanese-American cookbook. Plus, she checks in with former Chicago Tribune restaurant critic Paula Camp at her cidery. Lastly, Louisa surprises Monica and Iris with a Thanksgiving pastry from Loaf Lounge. chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast facebook.com/chewingpodcast First Generation: Recipes from My Taiwanese-American Home by Frankie Gaw aka Little Fat Boy Carriage House Ciders Loaf Lounge

Episode 115: Grocery Stores, Beer and Bratwurst Potato Chips Oct 31, 2022

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This week, Monica explains the big news about the Jewel and Mariano's grocery store merger. She also shares the new grocery report card on antibiotic policies. Then, Louisa and Monica share grocery tips and talk about the politics of grocery store decisions. Plus, the ladies try beer and brat flavored potato chips from...you guessed it...Aldi!

Episode 114: Publican Quality Bread, Historic Pot Pies and Oil-Fried Ghosts Oct 17, 2022

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This week, Monica concludes her conversation with Oprah's former personal chef Art Smith. Plus, she talks to James Beard award-winning chef Greg Wade about his debut cookbook. Louisa tells us about her search for the woman behind the historic pot pie recipe in Chicago, and then we hear about some delicious ghost stories.

Chewing Extra: Clyde's at Goodman Theater Oct 08, 2022

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This week, Monica talks to production director Tyler Jacobson about sandwiches and the behind-the-scenes of the play Clyde's now showing at the Goodman Theater.

Episode 113: Reunion, Art Smith, Maa Maa Dei mooncakes Oct 01, 2022

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Louisa and Monica are back to report on their summer vacations. Monica talks to Oprah's former personal chef Art Smith, plus, Louisa picks up some street corner mooncakes for the ladies to try.

Episode 112: Summer vacation food, "The Bear" and Italian beef Jul 18, 2022

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This week, it's the season finale where Monica Eng and Louisa Chu get Jeremy Allen White, star of the new Chicago-based show "The Bear," to do a Chicago accent. Plus, Louisa shares her list of the best Italian beef to binge with the show.

Episode 111: James Beard Awards Jul 01, 2022

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This week, Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to the big winners of the James Beard Awards...and Louisa has a run-in with security. Plus, Monica finds some delicious treats at a Little Village farmers market, and dares Louisa and their producer to eat preserved eggs. But will they eat it?

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