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Episode 110: Martin Yan, Candy Show Jun 08, 2022

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This week, Monica Eng shares the serendipitous story behind how Martin Yan started his cooking show Yan Can Cook. Louisa Chu regales us with the offerings of the Sweets & Snacks Expo, aka The Candy Show, and presents Monica and Iris with some intense treats. But will they eat it?

Episode 109: Chop Suey and Mushrooms May 23, 2022

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Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk about their trip to the oldest Chinese restaurant in Chicago, Orange Garden, and reveal who bought their classic old neon sign. Plus, a conversation about the nation's first Chinese-American TV chef Joyce Chen, and another close encounter with COVID.

Episode 108: Beards, Bakeries, and Backyard Gardens May 09, 2022

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Chewing podcast co-host Louisa Chu got her first James Beard award nomination, so co-host Monica Eng reveals secrets as a five-time nominee and formers Beards judge. Then Louisa shares behind the scenes moments on the last day at Dinkel's Bakery, closed after 100 years in Chicago. And Monica shares tips on getting compost ready for planting season.

Episode 107: Cheesy and Jelly Apr 25, 2022

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Chewing podcast co-host Louisa Chu went to Philadelphia so talks Philly cheesesteaks, and the cherry pepper bars at Pat's and Geno's. Then she dares co-host Monica Eng and producer Iris Lin to taste taco truck jellybeans, but Will They Eat Them?

Episode 106: Covid and Spice Bags Apr 11, 2022

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Chewing podcast co-host talks about her trip to Ireland, where she got unlucky with COVID-19. Then co-host Louisa Chu explains how to have The Talk, and set boundaries with COVID prevention. And Monica shares her visits to Chinese-Irish fast food shops, and their specialty called spice bags.

Episode 105: Pie, Women's History and Future Mar 21, 2022

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Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk favorite pies, including Mrs. Hering's 1890 chicken pot pie at The Walnut Room in Chicago for Women's History Month. Then Louisa dares Monica and their producer Iris Lin to taste three-cup lion's mane mushroom, inspired by sanbeiji or three-cup chicken, from Veggie House, the first dedicated vegetarian and vegan restaurant in Chinatown.

Episode 104: Pandemic-versary Number Two Mar 07, 2022

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Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk about what they're doing, or not doing, anymore when it comes to eating out on the second anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then Louisa dares Monica and their producer Iris Lin Iris to taste blood pudding pizza from Irish-inspired bar and restaurant The Wolfhound in Chicago, but Will They Eat It?

Episode 103: Nom Nom New Year Food Feb 07, 2022

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Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to New York Times best-selling cookbook author Michelle Tam about "Nom Nom Paleo," co-written with Henry Fong. Then co-host Louisa Chu gets a galette des rois from Floriole bakery in Chicago, the seasonal French pastry fit for queens. Then Louisa dares Monica to taste snail noodles, the viral sensation from China.

Episode 102: How To Eat Like A Better Human Dec 20, 2021

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Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to archaeologist, chef, and author Dr. Bill Schindler about his new book "Eat Like a Human." Then co-host Louisa Chu goes to Chicago's most infamous hot dog stand, The Wieners Circle. And Monica meets up with humanitarian, chef, and old friend of Chewing, José Andrés.

Episode 101: The Korean Vegan, Owamni by The Sioux Chef Nov 24, 2021

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Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng visits TikTok star The Korean Vegan aka Joanne Lee Molinaro to talk about her debut bestselling cookbook "The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma's Kitchen."

Then co-host Louisa Chu goes to Owamni by The Sioux Chef restaurant in Minnesota to talk to founders Dana Thompson and Sean Sherman about Indigenous food and decolonized ingredients.

And Louisa brings Monica Owamni's maple crickets, but Will She Eat It?

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