Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to Crate Free USA founder Jessica Chipkin about reducing the suffering of animals on factory farms. Then Monica talks to Maui Nui Venison founder Jake Muise about wild Hawaiian deer. And she and co-host Louisa Chu talk to Brown Sugar Bakery founder Stephanie Hart about Vice President Kamala Harris’ visit to her shop in Chicago and the border controversy that followed.

Episode 93: Crate Free USA, Maui Nui Venison, Brown Sugar Bakery

Chewing podcast co-host Louisa Chu talks to Anthony Bourdain’s co-author Laurie Woolever about their new book “World Travel: An Irreverent Guide.” Then co-host Monica Eng talks tahini and tahina with Soom Foods co-founder Amy Titleman. And from the Chewing Twitch stream Yvonne Maffei of My Halal Kitchen about Ramadan recipes and Dr. Brenda Rivera Garcia of Americares about a TikTok mask dance campaign.

Episode 94: New Bourdain book, Soom Foods tahini, My Halal Kitchen

Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks to Tomato Bliss. Then from the Chewing Twitch Monica and co-host Louisa Chu talk hot dogs with Chicago Tribune food reporter Nick Kindelsperger and author / Coney dog expert T.M. Goeglein. And Monica dares Louisa to taste beef heart hot dog Coney sauces, but Will She Eat It?

Episode 95: Tomato Bliss, regional hot dogs, Coney sauces

Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to Jimmy Buona about the new Italian Beefless sandwich, City Cast Chicago host Jacoby Cochran about South Side vegan food, author Barry Estabrook about his new book “Just Eat: One Reporter's Quest for a Weight-Loss Regimen that Works,” and Big Fork founder Lance Avery about his new Chicago Sauce that blends all the toppings of a Chicago-style hot dog into one bottle.

Episode 96: Buona Beefless, Jacoby Cochran, Barry Estabrook, Chicago all-in-one hot dog sauce

Chewing podcast co-host Monica Eng talks about chef Gregory Gourdet, author of “Everyone's Table: Global Recipes for Modern Health.” Then from the live Twitch stream, she and co-host Louisa Chu talk to barbecue guru Steven Raichlen about his new book “How to Grill Vegetables: The New Bible for Barbecuing Vegetables Over Live Fire.” Then Monica dares Louisa to eat giardiniera straight out of the jar, but Will She Eat It?

Episode 97: Steven Raichlen, Top Chef Gregory Gourdet, giardiniera

Chewing podcast co-hosts Louisa Chu and Monica Eng talk to hungry hound Steve Dolinsky, author of the upcoming book “The Ultimate Chicago Pizza Guide: A History of Squares & Slices in the Windy City.” Then they’re joined by former Chicago Tribune restaurant critic, now a cider maker / owner of Carriage House Ciders and trans woman, Paula Camp. Then they play a pop food quiz on 80s restaurants in Chicago.

Episode 98: Steve Dolinsky, Paula Camp, 80s Restaurants

Episode 99: Chinese Zongzi, Peter Engler, Krakatoa Hot Chips

Episode 100: Catherine Lambrecht, Abra Berens, County Fair Foods

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 105: Pie, Women’s History and Future

This week, Monica and Louisa talk about Americans abroad! First, Monica has a conversation with her son about what he’s eating in France. In contrast, she talks to restaurateur Kevin Boehm about bringing French food to Chicago. Then, Monica talks to video game and filmmaker Josh Tsui about Korean Chinese food in LA and Chicago. Finally, in what may now become a tradition, Louisa dares Monica and Iris to eat expired jam, but Will They Eat It?

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Louisa Chu: Insta  @louisachu1, Twitter  @louisachu
Monica Eng: Insta  @monicaengreporter, Twitter  @monicaeng

Links
Pre-order  Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites  *Discount code S23UIP

Music
Theme music:  Carsick Cars - Zhong Nan Hai 
Outro music:  Carsick Cars - 15 Minutes Older
Segments: “Cadeau” by Aya Nakamura ft. Tiakola, “Le Paradis Perdu” by Lucienne Delyle,  “Gondry” by Hyukoh, “Ditto” by NewJeans, “Be Sweet” (Korean Version) by Japanese Breakfast feat. So!YoON!

Episode 120: American French food, Korean Chinese restaurants, expiration dates

This week, Monica tells us about her whirlwind trip to Europe. Back in Chicago, Monica and Louisa visit Stephanie Izard’s new Little Goat Diner. Then, Monica learns about puppy chow cake from pastry chef Leigh Omilinsky at Daisies. Lastly, Louisa gets influenced to buy Chinese casseroles from Costco, but Will They Eat It?

chewing.xyz
chicagotribune.com/chewingpodcast
facebook.com/chewingpodcast

Louisa Chu: Insta @louisachu1, Twitter @louisachu
Monica Eng: Insta @monicaengreporter, Twitter @monicaeng

Links
Pre-order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites
*Discount code S23UIP

Music
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments: “Chicago at Night” by Spoon, “This Year” by The Mountain Goats

Episode 122: Top chef Stephanie Izard, puppy chow cake, viral Costco casserole

New food and health podcast by Chicago Tribune food critic Louisa Chu and Axios Chicago reporter Monica Eng

Episode 122: Top chef Stephanie Izard, puppy chow cake, viral Costco casserole

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