On this edition of The Feed Podcast, we’re talking about the basics of any good bowl of soup – by digging down to the bones, or rather, the broth they create. We talk to some entrepreneurs focusing on broth production in Portland, OR and Chicago, as well as the Chef/Owner of Strings Ramen in Chicago, … Continued
On this edition of The Feed Podcast (where you’ll find the recipes), a Black Bean Challenge with the Chef and Owner of May Street Café & Steakhouse in Chicago. Chef Mario Santiago joins Rick Bayless in the test kitchen to come up with an easy weeknight meal in 15 minutes or less, using a can of … Continued
I receive a lot of cookbooks during the year, but a recent one, Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand stood out because of its thoroughness and vivid representation of what eating and cooking in Thailand is really like. If you’ve ever been curious about how the Thais truly eat, this is the book for … Continued
On this week’s The Feed Podcast, a chat with the force behind the Momofuku restaurants that have seemingly opened all over the world. David Chang joins me and Rick Bayless for a wide-ranging conversation, including his passion for fermentation, what “authenticity” means to him, the work involved in being a chef and we ask what … Continued
On this edition of The Feed Podcast (where you’ll find the recipes), to celebrate the Jewish New Year, a pair of kugels worth trying at home. I spent the afternoon in my mother-in-law Nina Dordek’s kitchen, to see how she goes about making one of her family favorites. Then, another dear friend, Meme Hopmayer, shares … Continued
Let’s immediately dispel the stereotypes about Los Angeles. Sure, there are juice bars and vegan-friendly cafes aplenty, but the City of Angels has been on the culinary map for quite awhile, showcasing some of the best talent in the country. There are amazing ethnic enclaves – Mexican, Korean, Chinese and Japanese come to mind – … Continued
In France, you might start off a meal with some bubbly from Champagne or an aperitif like Lillet. In America, it seems like everyone is happy to make you a hand-crafted cocktail before you peruse the menu. But in Spain, vermouth is the spirit of choice to lead off an afternoon of day drinking; in … Continued
Coming up on this week’s show, we’ve got a few great drinking options for July 4th weekend (or any summertime cookout for that matter), as we welcome a few special guests to help us sort through a few scenarios: low alcohol cocktails and juicy red wines that pair well with beef. First, one of Chicago’s top tiki … Continued
For the last 35 years, through different owners and corporate partners, the Editors and Publishers at Food & Wine Magazine have attracted the nation’s top culinary talent every June, with the promise of mountain breezes, stunning scenery and a seriously deep bench of winemakers and producers from around the globe. It’s also very good marketing for a … Continued
From the urban bustle of Sydney, to the narrow alleys and coffee shops of Melbourne or even the laid-back wine country vibe of the Barossa Valley and Adelaide, eating in Australia is a lot more delicious than you might think. The World’s 50 Best Restaurants held its annual awards ceremony in Melbourne in April, and … Continued
It’d be hard to miss a Dragon Boat in Hong Kong this time of year. The annual races, featuring long paddle-powered boats often ornamented with dragon heads, go on all over the city for three days straight as part of the Tuen Ng, or Dragon Boat Festival. This year’s kicked off on May 30. But … Continued